Caroline Plyler, wife of NAL/PAA/DL Capt. Dwight Plyler

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Caroline Plyler, wife of NAL/PAA/DL Capt. Dwight Plyler

October 23, 1940 ~ February 28, 2026

 

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Caroline Plyler Obituary

Caroline Whitehead Plyler died peacefully on Feb. 28, 2026, after a courageous battle against Parkinson's disease, surrounded by family on St. Simons Island.

Born Oct. 23, 1940, in Cuthbert, Caroline grew up in Blakely, where she was the second of three children of Dr. Earnest Pace Whitehead Sr. and Mary Grist Whitehead.

Caroline, the 1956 Early County Peanut Queen, graduated from Early County High School before attending the University of Georgia where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority and graduated with a B.A. in English Literature.

During her time in Athens, Caroline met the love of her life, Dwight Moody Plyler Jr., whom she married in 1963. After Dwight completed Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Florida, they were stationed in Texas, Florida, and Maine before settling in Coral Gables, Florida, where Dwight began his commercial aviation career with National Airlines. Caroline spent her time actively living in Coral Gables where she was a member of Beaux Arts at the Lowe Art Museum, the Junior League of Miami, the Riviera Country Club, Coral Gables United Methodist Church and served on the Board of Trustees at Palmer Trinity School. Caroline had many dear friends there and relished the colorful cosmopolitan life of Miami.

After raising their children Mary Ouida and Dwight III, Caroline and Dwight relocated with Pan American Airways to West Berlin, Germany, in 1986. During their five years in Berlin, they witnessed firsthand the fall of the Berlin Wall while traveling extensively throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia. For the remainder of her life, Caroline cherished the many close friendships developed within the Pan Am and Berlin communities.

Shortly after their return to the United States, Caroline and Dwight moved to St. Simons Island, followed by many close friends from south Florida (the Miami Mafia) establishing a mini-Miami coterie on the island. After moving to St. Simons, she became a member of the Junior League of the Golden Isles, Cherokee Garden Club, St. Simons Presbyterian Church and Sea Island Club.

 

Caroline was an avid bridge player and during her time living on St. Simons, she ultimately achieved the level of Bronze Life Master.

Tall, blonde, stylish, famously beautiful and always the best dressed and bejeweled, Caroline was also a superb cook. She honed her legendary lifelong hospitality skills as a woman who, with equal ease, could throw a large glamorous candlelit dinner party or a spontaneous magazine-worthy picnic after trekking to the ruins of an old German castle. From elaborate international concoctions to the simplest Southern fare, nothing was too challenging.

Caroline is survived by Dwight, her husband of 63 years; daughter, Mary Ouida Plyler of Miami; son, Dwight Moody Plyler III (Anna) of Atlanta; grandchildren, Patricia and Monica Vega and Caroline and Elizabeth Plyler; great-granddaughter, Gigi Tomlin; and brother, James Grist Whitehead (Stephanie). She was preceded in death by her brother, Earnest Pace Whitehead Jr.

Caroline's family would like to extend their loving gratitude to Caroline's caregivers, Veronica Cain and Lachelle James, who were with her over the final 18 months of her life.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that Caroline's memory be honored with a donation to the Georgia Chapter of the American Parkinson's Disease Association:

https://www.apdaparkinson.org/community/georgia/ways-give-ga/donate/

A family burial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 5 in Blakely, followed by a celebration of life with family and friends at 2 p.m. March 9 at St. Simons Presbyterian Church.

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The Brunswick News, March 4, 2026

DL Capt. Wyatt Harold Mooring Jr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, DL Capt. Wyatt Harold Mooring Jr.

April 10, 1942 ~ March 4, 2026

 

Wyatt Harold Mooring II joined Delta Air Lines 01-29-1973 and was based Atlanta for most of his career.  Captain Mooring is survived by his wife Julia, and by his children and their families.

A memorial service will be held on April 11th at First Presbyterian Church, in Rome GA.

 

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Wyatt Mooring Obituary

Wyatt Harold Mooring, Jr., 83, formerly of Rome, Georgia, passed away on March 4, 2026. Born in El Dorado, Arkansas, on April 10, 1942, he was the son of Wyatt Harold Mooring, Sr. and Mary Louise Franklin Mooring.

A graduate of Texas Tech University, Wyatt was commissioned through the NROTC program and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1965. He earned his wings of gold in 1966 as a Naval Aviator. His love for international travel began while he was stationed in Rota, Spain, on reconnaissance missions in the C-121. In his 20 years in the United States Navy, he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Following his military service, he had a 30-year career as a captain with Delta Air Lines. In retirement, he enjoyed archery, restoring old homes, and spending time with his family along the barrier islands of North Florida.

Wyatt was a devoted Christian, family man, and is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Julia Jackson Mooring; his five children, Lisa Mooring, Lianne Grant (Trevor), Molly Melin (Philippe), Wyatt III (Tracie), and Mark (Lauren); ten grandchildren; Wesley, Lizzy Kate, Maddie, Charlie, Maizy, Allie Gray, Wyatt IV, Marion, Ashley and Georgia; and his brothers John Mooring and Mark Mooring. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held on April 11, 2026 at First Presbyterian Church 101 E. 3rd Avenue, Rome, Georgia 30161. Visitation begins at 1 pm, with the ceremony to follow at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Rome, Georgia, or Christ Church of Lake Forest, Illinois.

In the care of  Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home & Crematory.

NWA Capt. Victor N. Voss

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, NWA Capt. Victor N. Voss

March 6, 1947 ~ February 26, 2026

 

Victor Norman Voss joined Northwest Airlines 11-24-1989.  He is survived by his wife Sonja, and by his children and their families.  Victor had most recently resided in Maine : 3580 Washington Rd, Waldoboro, ME 04572.

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Victor’s obituary

Victor N. Voss went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 26 at his home in Waldoboro, Maine, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 6, 1947. He was predeceased by his infant daughter Mary Elisabeth, his brother-in-law Leroy Sheldon, his brother-in-law Lloyd Streeter and his parents Vincent and Ann Voss.

He is survived by his beloved wife Sonja, his children: Ann Elllis and her husband Steve, Esther Vannoy and her husband Mark, Vincent Voss and his wife Christina, Peter Voss and his wife Angela; his grandchildren: Rebekah and Ralph Blanco, Kristin and Spencer Anderson, Erika, Benjamin, and Zachary Ellis, Jane, Annie, Arie, Finley, Eva, and Elsa Vannoy, Oliver and Neenah Voss, Lucy, Emme, and Grace Voss; his great grandchildren: Olivia and Zoe Blanco, Fiona and Arthur Anderson. He is also survived by his sister Karen Streeter and his sister Jan Sewell and her husband Paul.

Victor was a graduate of Canoga Park High School in Canoga Park, California and Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. He and Sonja raised their family in Tacoma, Washington where he was a pilot for the United States Air Force and later for Northwest Airlines. Sadly, a massive brain stem infarction in 1994 ended his career. In 1997, he and Sonja relocated to Morrill, Maine. He was a firm believer in Jesus Christ and was a faithful member of Lakeview Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Rockport, Maine.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the Lakeview Orthodox Presbyterian Church,188 Rockland St, Rockport, ME 04856. Memories and condolences may be shared on his tribute wall.

DL Capt. Charles William "Bill" Connor

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Charles William "Bill" Connor

August 2, 1935 ~ February 7, 2026

 

Delta Golden Wings member Captain Charles William Connor joined Delta Air Lines 03-14-1966 and was based Miami, then LAX based at time of retirement in 1995.  Bill is survived by his wife Retha, and by his children and their families. 

Bill’s most recent mailing address is listed in whitepages as  PO Box 837, Helen, GA 30545.

Services were held February 19^th in Miami.

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Charles William "Bill" Connor obituary

Charles Wm. “Bill” Connor, age 90 of Helen, Georgia, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026 at his home.

Charles Wm. “Bill” Connor, was born in Miami, Florida, on August 2, 1935, to the late Robert and Mary (Cauthen) Connor. He grew up on Venetia Avenue in Coral Gables, Florida, with his older brother, Bob. As soon as he was old enough he joined the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Eagle Scout, played football, baseball, basketball, track and much more! His Parents bought him a Tennessee Walking Horse and that began his love of horses and showing them. He was a member of the Miami Sunshine Circuit. He won many first-place ribbons and loved and cared for his horse for many years. While at Coral Gables High School, he excelled in many subjects like Math, Science and History. He joined Ching Tang, a fraternity that principles were honor, brotherhood, gentlemanly behavior and scholarship. He was a natural born athlete, a quarterback on the football team, lettered in track, played baseball and etc. Also during high school he joined the Civil Air Patrol and took his first airplane ride in a Stearman Biplane. Flying over Miami and Biscayne Bay, he decided flying was where he wanted to be.

At the University of Miami, he joined SAE (Sigma Alpha Epsilon) and ROTC. After receiving his degree, he was accepted to U.S. Naval Flight Training at Pensacola Naval Air Station. On November 25, 1958, he received his “Wings of Gold” and was designated a Naval Aviator with single and multi-engine land airplanes and helicopters. He took his commission in the Marine Corps joining HMR L 261. He had tours of duty in the Far East, Asia, Europe and the Caribbean. He flew during “Operation Hunger” in Taiwan after Typhoon Sarah (1959) and rescued hundreds of people and also flew in food and supplies. Many nights they had to help carry him out of the helicopter after him flying 17 to 18hour days. He was 1 of 26 people ever awarded in the U.S. Military “Chinese Air Wings”, Congress approved him wearing these wings on his uniform. In 1961, he was chosen to be a Marine Corps Recovery Pilot for the Project Mercury Program. He participated in the recovery of John Glenn, and Scott Carpenter and training pilot for Wally Schirra and Gordon Cooper. This started his lifetime friendships with all the original 7 astronauts. After the Marine Corps, Bill joined Boeing-Vertol as an experimental test pilot. He tested many helicopters including the CH-46A and CH47A transport for Vietnam.

In March 1966, Bill joined Delta Airlines and during his almost 30 years he flew the DC-6, DC-7, DC-8, DC-9, DC-10, B-727 and the L-1011. He loved the L-1011 best of all. He flew over 20,526 hours. He was a Delta Check Airman, FAA Aircrew Program Designee/APD/ATP, B-727 and L-1011. During his years at Delta, Bill went on to receive 2 Masters Degrees with Distinction in Aeronautical Science and a MBA in Aviation from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and a Doctorate Degree in Aeronautical Science and Human Factors Behavioral Psychology.

He founded the first 2 Human Factors Safety Committees of SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers, Aviation Division). The SAE G-10 and the HBT in 1982 and wrote their charters. These committees went on to produce Aerospace Recommended Practices and Aerospace Standards for the Aviation Industry that are being used in the cockpits today. He was a B-727 Training Department instructor from 1988 to 1990, and during that time was invited to do a special study on the effects of high- altitude radiation levels on Pilots’ vision through the Corning Corp.

In 1992 he founded the SAE G-10 Airborne laser Hazards Subcommittee, he was the ALPA Safety Chairman and the U.S. representative to ICAO on Airborne Laser Safety Standards. He was also an expert laser consultant for the FAA and the U.S. Air Force. He traveled to Las Vegas in 1995 to testify regarding the Lasers that were interfering with the landings and take-offs. He got them to turn off the lasers that were in navigable airspace trying to prevent a tragedy and was later interviewed on NBC, CBS and ABC.

He was asked by Donald Engen, the FAA Administrator, to implement the changes that Bill developed for the Jeppesen Approach Plates, which are in use today. He was a consultant in 2000, to Jeppesen as Human Factors Expert on Information Transfer and Symbology Recognition for the EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) now in use by all pilots!

He retired in 1995, and was asked by Delta to come back as an L-1011 Flight Simulator Instructor and Delta Pilot Interviewer of potential new-hires (1996-1999).

He developed “Operational Flight deck Laser Procedures to recognize and respond to startle effect due to Laser Flash Blindness”, which is used across the world today. This document is the core reference for ICAO and is the Standard Worldwide for “Outdoor Laser Safety” for the 184 – ICAO member countries.

Among his many Technical Awards was ALPA’s Presidential Citation for “Outstanding Service to Air Safety”. The FAA Administration Award “In recognition of Outstanding Contributions to Aviation Safety and Standardization, as the Founder and Chair of the SAE G-10 Aviation Behavioral Engineering Technology Committee for over 20 years. Under his direction and with his guidance the documents developed have served as the reference documents for most of the FAA and Industry Standards and Practices that have followed. Captain Connor leaves a legacy of hard work, effective Gov’t/Industry cooperation and much improved Air Safety.” By Jane F. Garvey, FAA Administrator.

Bill belonged to many Technical Societies, but his favorite was the Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP). He became a member in 1963 and an Associate Fellow in 1999. He served in many different capacities over the years, he started and was the Chairman for the New Member Committee Reception and was happy to serve for some years, held during the Anaheim Annual Meeting.

Bill had a heart of gold and never met a stranger. He loved and cherished his Family and was always there if they needed him. He loved playing golf, traveling to far off places and cruises. He also loved his dogs and cats and all animals, big and small and made sure to give to local shelters. He also gave to all service connected charities.

Bill is survived by his adoring wife of 38 years, Retha. His son, Chuck and (Teresa) Connor, his daughter, Christine Connor, and his daughter, Elizabeth Partee, his cherished grandchildren, Cameron and (Coleman) Tolbert, Sean Connor and Emma Partee.

Bill lived a full life dedicated to his family, close friends and his dedication to Aviation & Air Safety!

Services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Caballero Rivero Little Havana, 3344 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135. www.riverofuneralhomemiami.com ; Interment will follow in Caballero Rivero Woodlawn North.

Memorial Park Riverside Chapel, 989 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, GA 30501. 770-297-6200. For online condolences www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com    

 

 

NWA Capt. James “Jim” Hatfield

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA Capt. James “Jim” Hatfield

March 16, 1944 ~ February 9, 2026

 

From friends and colleagues, we have learned of the passing of Northwest Airlines pilot James Edward Hatfield.  “Jim was hired in one of the age discrimination lawsuit classes at Northwest. He was a 747 F/O when he retired medically after a 4 way bypass surgery at age 59.”

Jim is survived by his wife Marcia Slater, and by his sons and their families.

Jim had most recently resided in California : 136 Vista Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260.

A memorial service will be held on March 28th at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, located at 47535 CA-74, Palm Desert, CA 92260.

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James E. Hatfield, 81, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, in Palm Desert, California. Born on March 16, 1944, James lived a remarkable life defined by service, passion, and dedication.

A proud graduate of Wyandotte High School in Kansas City (1962), James continued his education at Kansas City Junior College and Finley Engineering College. His career as a pilot spanned an impressive 37 years, during which he flew everything from a Piper Cub to 747s for Alaska Airlines and Delta Airlines. With over 18,000 miles logged since beginning his aviation journey in 1966, flying was not just a profession for James but a lifelong passion.

James served his country with distinction in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1966. Later, he became a Lieutenant Commander and Coast Guard Rescue Pilot from 1986 to 1990, exemplifying his commitment to protecting and serving others.

James was a devoted member of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, where he spent his retirement years giving back to the community. He embraced life with a guiding motto: "Be Kind, Stay Safe, Have Fun, Give Thanks, and Pass it On."

He is survived by his beloved wife, Marica Slater; sons Brian Hatfield of Seattle and Christopher Hatfield of Big Sur; and their mother, Cecilia Dunham. He also leaves behind his sisters Lucy Large and Jean Hatfield; his brother John Hatfield of Kansas City; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, located at 47535 CA-74, Palm Desert, CA 92260. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Margaret's Episcopal Church in honor of James' service and support of Neighbors4Neighbors.

James will be remembered for his kindness, dedication to service, and love of life. May his memory bring comfort to all who knew him.