DL Capt. Bernard Lawrence Rosenbach

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Bernard Lawrence Rosenbach

December 31, 1939 - August 29, 2021

 

From friends we have learned of the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain Bernie Rosenbach, age 81. Captain Rosenbach joined Delta Air Lines 10-02-1967 and was based MSY and ATL.  He is survived by his wife Pat, and by his children and stepdaughters, also his grandchildren and a great grandson.

To view the obituary and share memories online please visit the funeral home website at

https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/22180397/bernard-lawrence-rosenbach or

http://www.mowells.com/obituaries/Bernard-Lawrence-Rosenbach?obId=22180397#/obituaryInfo

For those who may wish to send a personal note, the Rosenbach address is listed in whitepages as

120 Kenton Pl.,  Peachtree City, GA 30269

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : Bernard Lawrence Rosenbach

Bernard L. Rosenbach, 81, passed away peacefully August 29, 2021 at home in Peachtree City after a 13 year journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Bernie was born to Ruby and Lawrence Rosenbach on December 31, 1939 in Schulenburg, Texas. He entered Tulane University on a Naval ROTC scholarship which led to a career in aviation flying with Delta Air Lines for 30 years, residing in New Orleans for 24 years before moving to Peachtree City. Upon retirement, Bernie was an avid golfer, enjoyed traveling, and had a deep Catholic faith serving many years as a lector at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

 

Bernie is survived by his wife, Pat; his two brothers, Bill (Colleen) Rosenbach and Larry (Meg) Rosenbach; children, Paige (Shaun) McCarthy and Brett (Jennifer) Rosenbach; step daughters, Kim (Randy) Gullatt and Stephanie Zelczak (Ashley Massarini); grandchildren, Winnie, Kevin, Owen, Emmie, Brooke (Brandon) Blackmon, Taylor, Paul, Kirsten, Paris; and great-grandson, Maverick.

 

The family is grateful for the devoted team of caregivers and supportive friends. He will continue to be the inspiration for Team Bernie’s Babes for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is appreciated, http://act.alz.org/site/TR?px=6022092&pg=personal&fr_id=14405&et=HOT3I5pZiMK5cJWmHdGVFUIdgi7anCXwIUFoCFBmEkDKvEfgEQSNOA

 

Friends and family are invited to visitation on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Mowell Funeral Home, 200 Robinson Rd, Peachtree City from 5:00 -7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Peachtree City at 9:00 AM.

 

SO/NWA Capt. Ernest Clark Finch II

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, SO/NWA Capt. Ernest Clark Finch II

July 13, 1943 ~ August 22, 2021 (age 78)

 

Notice of passing….please visit the funeral home website to share memories and offer condolences:   https://www.johnsonbrownservicefh.com/obituary/ErnestClark-Finch

Captain Finch is survived by his wife Linda, and by his daughters and grandchildren.

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary:

     Ernest Clark Finch, 78, was born on July 13th, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama and died on August 22nd, 2021 in his home in Germantown, Tennessee.

 

     He was a graduate of Shades Valley in Birmingham, Alabama and Auburn University. He was a US Air Force veteran and retired as a Captain from Northwest Airlines after 31 years.

 

     Mr. Finch is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda Finch; daughters, KayKay Finch Pearcy (Scott) and Kali Finch; granddaughter, Madison Bennett (Blake); great-grandson, Bryson Bennett; sister, Lyn Proffit.

 

     He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Lynette Finch.

 

     Funeral services with military honors will be held at the graveside in Oakwood Cemetery in Lanett, Alabama on Saturday, August 28th, 2021 at 2:00 PM (EDT).

 

     Please visit our website a www.johnsonbrownservicefh.com  to leave a condolence for Mr. Finch’s family, to share a memory of Mr. Finch, or to light a Remembrance Candle in his memory.

 

     Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home of Valley directing.

NWA Capt. Leonard W. Jankowski

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USNR, NWA Capt. Leonard W. Jankowski, LCDR

February 1, 1936 ~ August 20, 2021

 

From the retired Northwest Airlines pilot group, we have learned of the passing of Captain Leonard “Len” Jankowski, LCDR, age 85.  It is suspected that Len suffered a stroke while driving to church resulting in a single car accident and medical complications.  Captain Jankowski joined Northwest Airlines 08-01-1966.  Widowed in April of 2006 with the passing of his wife JoAnne, Captain Jankowski is survived by their children and grandchildren.  

To view the obituary for Captain Jankowski and share memories online please visit the funeral home website at

https://www.washburn-mcreavy.com/obituaries/Leonard-Jankowski-2/ 

or go to https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2354944091573/leonard-jankowski-lcdr

Please see links below to articles that give us more insight into the Jankowski’s life and work.

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary:  Leonard Jankowski, LCDR

Jankowski, Leonard, LCDR 85, of Greenfield, MN passed away peacefully on August 20th, 2021. Leonard was born on February 1, 1936 in Vilnius, Poland to Sergei and Anna Jankowski. He immigrated to the United States when he was 13. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 44 years, JoAnne (Hampton) Jankowski. He is survived by his sister Irene Umen, children Stephen Jankowski, Judi (Ken) Kulus, Thaddeus (Joni) Jankowski, and Rachel (Robert) Schaus. He was proud of his grandchildren, Anacari (Josh) Storms, Marie Jankowski, Jeneva (James) Griffin, Sinclair Jankowski, Michael Wallace, Daniel Kulus, SheaAnna Kulus, Khaia Kulus, Anna Jankowski, Andrew Jankowski, Matthias (Brittany) Schaus, Joanna Schaus, Jakeh Schaus, great grandchildren Judah Storms, Abigail Storms, Hadassah Storms, and Joy Griffin.

After graduating from high school in Sandstone, MN in 1954, he went on to study economics at the University of Minnesota and served as a naval aviator from 1957 to 1978. He loved flying DC-10's as a pilot for Northwest Airlines. More important than his career, Leonard had a passion to serve his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He contributed to dubbing the Jesus movie into many different languages, was a founding member of Faith Academy, owned and managed nursing homes, and published the Minnesota Christian Chronicle.  Additionally, he served on the board of the National Association of Evangelicals for fourteen years and was active in Christian Business Men's Connection.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Officer's Christian Fellowship at ocfusa.org. There will be a reviewal on September 4th, 2021 at 4pm at Grace Church Eden Prairie, 9301 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347 (door 3) followed by a celebration of life at 5pm and a light reception at 6pm. Washburn-McReavy.com Eden Prairie Chapel 952-975-0400.

 

https://www.eplocalnews.org/2021/07/31/air-expo-2021-planes-pilots-and-the-stories-they-tell/ 

“We’re both retired Navy pilots,” said Leonard Jankowski, referring to himself and his colleague, David Lundin.

Jankowski and Lundin described working in Anti-Submarine Warfare, flying 747s to locate Russian submarines. “When we knew approximately where the Russian submarine was located, they launched us to go locate it, so, in case of war, we would try to sink it,” explained Jankowski…………………………

 

http://www.missionpoland.pl/Welcome/MPBoard/tabid/73/Default.aspx 

Leonard Jankowski (2007) of Minnesota  :  Leonard is a retired naval officer and Pilot. He has flown for Northwest airlines for many years. Leonard organized the Polish translation of the Jesus Film, which was the first of 1500 translations. Leonard’s mother came to America in 1933 to complete her studies at the Moody Bible Institute and returned to Poland. Leonard was born in Wilno, Poland and then came to America as a young teenager.

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https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/7577497/    

Wife:   Joanne Jankowski  (1940-2006)

Jankowski, JoAnne Age 65 of Greenfield died April 4, 2006 after a valiant battle with cancer. Born April 13, 1940 in Ohio to Harley and Effie Hampton. She married Leonard Jankowski on July 1, 1961. She was preceded in death by her parents. ………………………. JoAnne worked her entire life to further the kingdom of God. She was an Attorney, Nursing Home owner and Administrator, co-publisher of the Minnesota Christian Chronicle, member of many evangelical boards, member of 1st Baptist Church in Minneapolis and Grace Church Eden Prairie, active in the state and national republican party, and promoter/facilitator of mission projects in South America and Eastern Europe…………………..

PAL/RW/NWA Capt. Tommy Anderson Tinker

 UPDATE:  

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/09/15/obituaries/obituaries-for-september-15-6/ 

Tommy Anderson Tinker

Hawaii Tribune-Herald (Hilo, HI) - Wednesday, September 15, 2021 

Tommy Anderson Tinker, 88, of Kapaau, died August 22 at Kona Community Hospital. Born in Van Nuys, Calif., he was a retired U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant colonel, commercial pilot for Pacific Airlines and Northwest Airlines, a diver, skier and past president of the Merchants Association and Kohala Hospital Community Foundation Board. No service planned at this time. Ocean scattering of ashes at a later date. No flowers; memorial donations to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Survived by wife, Cynthia Smith of Kapaau; son, H.G. (Laura) Tinker of New York; daughters, Kelly (Jim) Gronwald of Arizona, Dana (Bill) Greenroad and Rebecca (Greg) Coburn of California; 12 grandchildren. Arrangements by Cremation Services of West Hawaii.

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~ IN MEMORY ~

PAL/RW/NWA Capt. Tommy Anderson Tinker

April 16, 1933 ~ August 22, 2021

 

From friends and colleagues we have learned of the passing of retired Pacific/Hughes AirWest/Northwest pilot Captain Tommy Anderson Tinker, age 88.  Born in California and a Marine pilot, Captain Tinker began his commercial aviation career with Pacific Air Lines 08-19-1959, made the various mergers with Republic/Hughes AirWest etc., and retired with Northwest Airlines.  He is survived by his wife Cindy/Cynthia.  For those wishing to send condolences, whitepages lists the family’s most current residence address as PO Box 599 , Kapaau, HI 96755.

To date I’ve not been able to locate an online obituary but will forward if more information becomes available.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

DL Capt. Roger Allen Haas

UPDATE WITH OBITUARY:   CAPT. ROGER ALLEN HAAS

Roger Allen Haas, of Ellijay, GA, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2021 in Asheville, NC. Born in Chicago, IL in 1936, Roger served 34 years as a Captain for Delta Airlines based out of Atlanta. He married Gretchen Jeanne Barry in 1962 and raised their two daughters in Atlanta before moving to Ellijay in 1985 where he could devote more time and energy to his workshop and vegetable garden on Walnut Mountain. Roger served as a LINK instructor and a sharpshooter in the US Army at Fort Rucker in Alabama before joining Delta Airlines. As a captain of both planes and sailboats, Roger enjoyed taking his family and friends on voyages along both coasts and teaching his daughters to be capable sailors. A collector of all things mechanical, Roger was the go-to when in need of assistance for cars, lawnmowers, and anything else. His workshop stands as a mini museum of lathes, drills, saws, and more. In later years, Roger enjoyed sharing stories and adventures with fellow pilots and flight attendants as a Delta Golden Wings member, and spoiling his dogs and grand-puppies. He and his Great Dane, Tiny Tim, took tremendous care of his wife Jeanne, during her stay at the Gilmer Nursing Home. 

He is survived by his two daughters: Laura J. Shields-Haas of Rockland, Maine and Linda C. Haas Patton of Asheville, NC and their spouses, and grand-daughter Jeanne L. Shields-Haas as well as two grand-puppies: Herbie and Tilghman, and Amite, the tiny cat. Roger was predeceased by his wife Jeanne and his beloved dog, Tiny Tim. 

Special thanks to the capable and considerate staff at Western North Carolina Baptist Home and Four Seasons Hospice for their attentive care and overall kindness.  

No services will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to MemoryCare in Asheville (memorycare.org), the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org), or to the Homeward Bound Pet Rescue of Gilmer County (HBPR.org). 

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~ IN MEMORY ~

DL Capt. Roger Allen Haas

July 5, 1936 ~ August 21, 2021

 

From close friends we have learned of the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta pilot Captain  Roger Allen Haas, age 85.  Captain Haas joined Delta Air Lines 12-18-1961 and retired in 1996, based ATL.  Widowed in February 2017, Captain Haas is survived by his daughters Laura and Linda. 

http://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2017/02/g-jeanne-haas-wife-of-dl-capt-roger-haas.html 

To date I’ve not been able to locate an online obituary …. funeral arrangements are not yet known.  As more information is received we will be sure to post all updates. 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

DL Capt. Wayne Bundrick

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. Wayne Bundrick

January 4, 1941 ~ August 22, 2021

 

Word has reached our group with news of the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta pilot Captain Wayne Bundrick, age 80.   Captain Bundrick joined Delta Air Lines 02-03-1969 and retired with Delta in 1997.  Widowed in December 2018 with the passing of his wife Helen, Captain Bundrick is survived by his daughters Janet and Jenny, and his grandson Ben.  

To view the obituary and share memories online please visit

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/winter-garden-fl/wayne-bundrick-10323474

Or at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/ledger-enquirer/name/wayne-bundrick-obituary?n=wayne-bundrick&pid=199931504

Captain Bundrick had most recently resided at

13798 Speer Island Dr. Unit 252 , Windermere, FL 34786

A Celebration of Life event is yet to be determined….please see obituary below.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : Wayne Bundrick, Windermere, Florida –

Wayne Bundrick passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 22 after a nearly 20 year battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Wayne was born in Columbus, Georgia to MC and Ruby Bundrick. He grew up in Columbus graduating from Columbus High School. He attended Auburn University where he majored in Graphic Design. Hewas a talented artist but his main love was flying. While at Auburn, he served in the Air Force ROTC.

Upon graduation, Wayne entered the US Air Force serving for six years and rising to the rank of Captain. He served at Laughlin AFB in Texas and Craig AFB in Alabama flying T-38 fighter jets as well as training other pilots.

In 1969, Wayne joined Delta Air Lines as a pilot based in Atlanta, Georgia. He flew DC9, MD88 and MD11 aircraft for Delta serving as a Flight Trainer for many years as well. He served as Chief Pilot for the base in Portland, Oregon for two years late in his career but returned to Atlanta to fly international trips for his last year. He retired in 1997 after 28 years.

Aside from travel, Wayne loved great food and wine. He and his wife Helen were members of the Chaine des Rotisseurs gastronomy society. They also loved to play golf. He had a beautiful voice and was a member of the Atlanta Symphony Chorus. His lifelong love of art led him to be a docent at the Ringling Musuem in Sarasota, Florida after he retired from Delta. He enjoyed portraying John Ringling in the musuem's annual Ringling festival.

Wayne spent the last three years in assisted living in Windermere, Florida where he was cared for by a wonderful team of private aides and staff. He enjoyed playing Rummikub with his buddies and listening to the entertainers who came for weekly happy hours. His other great passions were cheering on his beloved Auburn Tigers in all sports and watching the Atlanta Braves games every day.

He is preceded in death by his wife Helen Bundrick.

He is survived by his daughters Janet Burnley (Rick) of Windermere, Florida and Jenny Bridges (Joel) of Atlanta, Georgia; his sister Ann Kelley of Troy, Alabama and his grandson, Ben Burnley (Katie) of Arlington, Virginia.

In accordance with his wishes, there is no formal service planned. The family will hold a celebration of life at a later time with details to be shared at that time. Those wishing to honor his memory are encouraged to donate to either The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (Michaeljfox.org) or the National Parkinson's Foundation (Parkinson.org) in hopes of finding a cure for this terrible disease.

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Wife : Helen Imboden Bundrick  2/24/1942 - 12/29/2018

http://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2019/01/dl-fa-helen-bundrick-wife-of-dl-capt.html

 

SO/NWA Capt. Charles "Buddy" Owen

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, SO/NWA Capt. Charles "Buddy" Owen

June 20, 1943 - July 23, 2021

 

To view the obituary and share memories online please visit

https://www.robertbarhamffh.com/obituary/charles-owen

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary :  Captain Charles Joseph Owen, affectionately known as Buddy.

On a quiet summer’s night after 2 to 3 scotch on the rocks, an absolute legendary life came to an end, and Captain Buddy received the wings he had so long sought.

 

Legend has it that the second he entered this world, the entire city of Meridian MS lost power for 34 seconds.  Allegedly Buddy’s first sounds were a deep powerful belly laugh, and at that exact moment, the power returned to the city of Meridian creating what scholars have since described as an electrical phenomenon.

 

Against the odds he miraculously survived his youth, despite all attempts from his father David, and entered his teenage years where would eventually find his passion for football.

 

From the years of 1958 through 1960, on any crisp fall Friday night, the entire town of Meridian would line up hours ahead of time, often ensuing in physical altercations, in the pursuit of the perfect seat at Ray Stadium, which would later become known as the house that Buddy Owen built.

 

Playing RB, he was the only person to achieve All Big-8 honors his junior and his senior year.  After multiple scholarship offers, he decided to take his talents to Mississippi State, where his career was regrettably derailed due to fast women and cheap booze.  During his time at Mississippi State, he clearly excelled academically “After my Freshman year, my grades were so good they asked me to stay home for a semester” –  Buddy Owen: Class of 1961 Meridian High School 50th anniversary self-written biography.

 

From 1962 to early 1967 there is no confirmed knowledge of assumed shenanigans.

 

In the summer of 67’ Buddy would have what most would describe as an “Ah-Ha” moment; he would begin his lifelong pursuit of perfection through aviation.  After receiving his commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Mississippi Air National Guard, he went on to complete Air Force Pilot Training at Williams Air Force Base in Phoenix, AZ.

 

After spending years working odd jobs (private aviation, crop dusting, flight instructor, corporate pilot, and even repossessing a private plane in Miami), he would finally get his opportunity to pursue his dream of being a commercial pilot in 1970.  In 1975 Buddy successfully completed his military career, and he would go on to be a regular member of the mile high club for the majority of his adult life until he met the love of his life in 1981.

 

At Anderson’s Hospital in Meridian, MS,. during a scheduled gallbladder surgery, Buddy (who was high as a kite) told the gorgeous nurse named Judy, whom he had never met, that they were going to have beautiful children together.  Fast forward after what can only be described as a regrettable amount of Bud Lite & Rose wine, Buddy made true to his word.  On November 12th 1985 & September 27th 1988, those two crazy kids produced arguably the most handsome children known to man.  Especially the eldest child.

 

Throughout the 80’s and 90’s he drove fast cars, owned multiple airplanes, drank enough bourbon to kill normal men, and used his god given charm to get out of more sticky situations that any of us will ever be able to comprehend.  Buddy would continue to live his life in such a way that it would have made Howard Hughes, Hugh Hefner, and even his idol, Elvis Presley, blush.

 

He would eventually achieve his ultimate goal, and in 1997 was rewarded with the honor of becoming an International Captain on the Boeing 747-400.  After 33 years, and reaching the pinnacle of his career, he retired at the age of 60 where he swore, he would never fly again….and he never did.

 

When he wasn’t flying, Buddy dedicated himself to being the best father that any two sons could ever ask for.  His favorite times were the ones spent with his children.  He was fully invested in their lives, he cared deeply about their passions which would then become his passions.  He built an environment for them on that was based on the foundation of love, kindness, and laughter.

 

He would cultivate a lifetime of memories for them.  Buddy would eventually give his two sons, Austin & Justin, the greatest gift that any father could pass along to their children, a blueprint of how to a perfect Dad.  Which his oldest son Austin would need in 2018, making Buddy a grandfather for the first time.

 

He would tell them that he loved them every single day…and he never missed a day.

 

He is survived by his older brother Les Owen (who he never gave a compliment to in the 78 years of his existence), his nephews/nieces Les Owen, Dave Owen, David Randall, Robin Hall & Lisa Kittrell (who according to Buddy, owed all of their success to him). The mother of his children Judy Miles (who he loved until his last breath) His two sons Austin & Justin (who his entire world revolved around), and his granddaughter, Harper Grace Owen (who he loved more than anything else in this world).  He was preceded in death by his father David Owen, his mother Marie Lewis Owen-Harrington (who was an absolute Saint of a woman) and his sister Peggy Randall.

 

*Some of the names, dates, places, and actions have been greatly exaggerated to protect the innocent in typical Buddy Owen fashion*

 

**No animals were harmed in the making of this production**

Elsie B. Ehmann, wife of NEA/DL Capt. Pete “PJ” Ehmann

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Elsie B. Ehmann, wife of NEA/DL Capt. Pete “PJ” Ehmann

July 10, 1942 ~ August 21, 2021

 

Word has reached our group with news of the passing of Elsie Ehmann, wife of retired Northeast/Delta pilot Captain Peter J. Ehmann.  We understand that Elsie’s passing was due to complications of pancreatic cancer.  Captain Ehmann first joined Northeast Airlines 09-03-1968 and retired with Delta Air Lines.   

To send condolences to the family and share memories online please visit the funeral home website at

https://baileyfuneral.com/tribute/details/2967/Elsie-Ehmann/obituary.html#tribute-start

It is noted that services will be private. 

If more is learned, we will be sure to pass along those updates.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : Elsie Ehmann passed away peacefully on August 21, 2021 at Morristown Medical Center.  She was 79.

Services will be private.

Elsie Ehmann's passing has been publicly announced by Bailey Funeral Home in Mendham, NJ.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/elsie-ehmann-obituary?id=6334826

DL Capt. Huey Coleman Walsh

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Huey Coleman Walsh

April 1, 1941 ~ August 19, 2021

 

Notification with the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain Huey Coleman Walsh, age 80.  Captain Walsh joined Delta Air Lines 01-05-1970.  He is survived by his wife Judy, and by his sons and their families.

Obituary information and funeral arrangement details are available online at

https://www.fcfhs.com/obituaries/Huey-Coleman-Walsh?obId=22106746#/celebrationWall 

Also at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pensacolanewsjournal/name/huey-walsh-obituary?pid=199892312

For those who may wish to send a personal note, the family address is listed in whitepages as

1298 Golden Rod Rd.,  Cantonment, FL 32533

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : Huey Coleman Walsh

Huey Walsh passed of advanced Parkinson's in Pensacola on August 19th at the age of 80. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Judy Walsh, two sons Bennet Walsh and Kent Walsh, their spouses, and nine grandchildren.

 

Huey was born on April 1st 1941 in Natchitoches, La. He grew up in Pensacola FL graduating from Escambia High School the first year it was open in 1959. During those years he threw papers, raced motorcycles, and worked construction with his father Douglas Walsh. While at PJC, in 1963 Huey entered the U.S. Marine Corps Aviation Cadet program and was "winged" in 1965 the same year he and Judy Francis Sandlin married.

 

Huey served in Vietnam from 1966-1967 as a CH-46 helicopter pilot where he was decorated multiple times. He returned to Instruct in T-28s in Pensacola FL and retired from the New Orleans Belle Chase Naval Air Station Marine Reserves. Huey was hired to fly for Delta Airlines in 1970 where he flew for nearly a quarter century.

 

Huey was a genuine person that was deeply motivated by his Faith, his family, and his friends. Huey was a family man with a servant's heart who could anticipate other's needs and was a profound blessing to many, especially his "boys" who were molded by his love and leadership.

 

Services will be held at Faith Chapel, North Cantonment FL, 850-937-8118, on August 25, 2021. Visitation for family is at 10:00 followed by friend's visitation at 11:00. Huey's memorial services will be held at 12:00 followed by burial services at Barrancas National Cemetery at 2:00pm.

 

FUNERAL HOME

Faith Chapel Funeral Homes - North Chapel

1000 Highway 29

Cantonment, FL

Leslie Pearson Litvik, daughter of DL Capt. Marce Pearson

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Leslie Pearson Litvik, daughter of DL Capt. Marce Pearson

November 8, 1970 ~ August 16, 2021

 

Sharing this sad news from the Pearson family,,,, we have learned that daughter Leslie passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 16^th.  Leslie is the daughter of retired Delta Captain Marce Miles Pearson and the late Jane Cooper Pearson…..Jane passed just two years ago.  Please see available online information and links below.

Memorial services for daughter Leslie will be held on Monday, August 23^rd at 10:30 AM at the

Denton Bible Church, 2300 East University, Denton, Texas.

For those who may wish to send a personal note, Captain Pearson’s address is

156 Chaparral Drive, Denton, TX 76208. 

Or by email at marcep@centurytel.net 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

IMDb Mini bio : https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5799501/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm 

Leslie Pearson Litvik was born and raised in the Dallas Ft. Worth area. The oldest of two kids, she and her younger brother Marc, grew up taking full advantage of the perks available through their Dads job as an airline pilot. Leslie graduated from Liberty Christian School in 1989 and attended Oklahoma Baptist University where she studied Radio, TV and Film. Introduction into the film industry came quite unexpectedly when her children were cast in a feature film shooting at the High School her son attended. Soon after "HOOVEY the Movie" wrapped, Leslie was cast in her very first principal role in the touching film, LOVE LAND. She and her children, Conner and Kathryn, started working on productions, in front and behind the camera. Almost immediately the three realized they had found their calling and their first company, LoneStar Cast & Crew (LoneStar Management Group) was born. LoneStar has developed into "flipped entertainment", a family business devoted to working with Texas talent, crew and productions, flipped has quickly grown into a powerhouse of creative media. Although she still enjoys acting she has started focusing more on producing and casting for feature films, independent projects, TV shows and music videos. This Texas Tornado and her flipped crew have created a unique and ever growing presence in the Texas film community. Her open door policy, heart for others, infectious energy and dedication to family and friends has created the perfect recipe for success.

- IMDb Mini Biography By: K.M. Hocking

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http://www.mulkeymasondenton.com/obituary/jane-pearson 

https://pcnflightwest.blogspot.com/2019/07/jane-cooper-pearson-wife-of-dl-capt.html 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Jane Cooper Pearson, wife of DL Capt. Marce M. Pearson

December 15, 1939 ~ June 15, 2019

 

NWA/DL, USAF ret. Lt. Col. Kenneth L. Silas Sr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

NWA/DL, USAF ret. Lt. Col. Kenneth L. Silas Sr.

November 30, 1952 ~ August 13, 2021

 

Notification with the passing of Northwest/Delta pilot USAF retired Lt. Col. Kenneth Lutrell Silas Sr., age 68.  Captain Silas joined Northwest Airlines 07-07-1995 and retired with Delta Air Lines.  He is survived by his wife Irma, his son and his daughter.  Obituary information for Captain Silas can be found online at

https://obits.al.com/us/obituaries/birmingham/name/lieutenant-colonel-silas-obituary?pid=199796230 

also at https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/22019005/kenneth-lutrell-silas 

Visitation and services will be held August 19th and 20th at Rosewood Funeral Home in Atascocita, 17404 W Lake Houston Parkway, Humble, TX 77346.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth L. Silas, US Air Force retired pilot received his heavenly wings on August 13, 2021. Earthly flights included Captain for NW and Captain for Delta airlines. He was a native of Lakeland Florida, born November 30, 1952. He was a graduate of Alabama State University '74 and a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity. He is survived by son Kenneth L. Silas, Jr. & daughter Sydney Silas. Services celebrating his life will be August 20, 2021 in Humble, TX and interment in Texas National Cemetery.

 

Full obituary at :  https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/22019005/kenneth-lutrell-silas

Obituary for Kenneth Lutrell Silas in Humble , Texas

A very special gift from God has been called home, Kenneth L Silas, or more commonly known as Husband, Father, Brother, Friend, and Florida Red, will forever live in our hearts. Just as his mother “Gerry” showed Ken how to accept all of life’s highs and lows, Ken soldiered on and always repeated the mantra of “keep your eyes on the prize.”

Ken, a fifth generation Floridian, was born on November 30, 1952. Kenneth was the fourth and last child born to the union of Harold G. Silas and Geraldine Whitaker-Silas in Bartow, Florida. Following the untimely passing of Harold G. Silas, Geraldine moved the family to Lakeland, Florida to begin a new life.

Ken attended Lakeland High School in Lakeland, Florida, where he excelled both in academics and athletics. During his senior year, Ken was offered an athletic scholarship to play football at Alabama State University in Montgomery, Alabama. Ken accepted the scholarship and started his college career on August 15, 1970.

In 1972 Ken joined the Gamma Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, which started his many years of community service. Ken loved building and flying model aircraft. He would often fly them around his parent’s home frequently breaking things, but it didn’t deter his love for flying. In 1972, Ken joined the Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) Program Detachment 019 at Alabama State University, and in 1974 Ken was one of the first 13 cadets to receive a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the USAF from Alabama State University.

With his college degree, and Commission in hand, Ken embarked on his military career. In 1974 Ken completed Aircraft Avionics Officers School at Lowry AFB in Denver, Colorado. After serving as an Aircraft Maintenance Officer for several years, Ken applied and was accepted into the United States Air Force’s Undergraduate Pilot Training Program. Ken completed his USAF pilot training which led to a 21-year flying career. Along the way Ken held a plethora of jobs including Undergraduate Pilot Training instructor in the T-37 Aircraft, Instructor in the C-141 Aircraft, and Instructor in the C-9 aircraft.

Ken retired from the USAF at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and moved on to his second career as a Professional Airline Pilot starting with Northwest Airlines and then Delta Airlines. During his years as an Airline Pilot, Captain Silas flew the A330, A320/319 Airbus family of aircraft, Boeing 757 300/200 models, Boeing 717 and the MacDonnell Douglas DC-9-10/30/40/50 family of aircraft.

Kenneth’s legacy is one filled with a myriad of accomplishments and deep seeded relationships with friends and family.

On August 13th, 2021, the angels came to take Ken. Now Ken belongs to the Lord. Ken was proceeded in death by his father Harold G. Silas, his mother Geraldine Silas-Tillmon, sisters Jacqueline Martin and Laroilyn V. Silas, and brother Harold L. Silas.

Kenneth leaves behind his loving wife Irma Silas, son Kenneth Silas Jr., daughter Sydney Silas, nephews Kyle Martin and Aaron Silas, nieces Christy Martin and Vanessa Silas, many other relatives, and a plethora of devoted friends.

Visitation will be held from 3-4 pm for immediate family and from 4-7 pm for the public on Thursday, August 19th, 2021, at Rosewood Funeral Home in Atascocita. The service will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021, at 2 pm at Rosewood Funeral Home in Atascocita. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the American Red Cross and handwritten Memory Cards.

 

Penny Banks Monk, wife of DL Capt. M. Gary Monk

Obituary: With regret, we announce the passing of Penny Monk, beloved wife of retired ATL-based Delta pilot, Captain Gary Monk, who surrendered to cancer on Sunday, August 1. We are humbled by the challenge of recognizing the wonderful wife, mother, sister, teacher, and friend that she was. Her warmth and strength will be missed by many. Please keep Gary and the children, Cathi, Liz, Jennifer, and Cullen as well as their spouses and the grandchildren in your thoughts and prayers. There will be a Celebration of Life followed by a reception Friday, August 27 at 1pm at Roswell United Methodist Church (814 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell, GA 30075).

~ IN MEMORY ~

Penelope ‘Penny’ Banks Monk, wife of DL Capt. M. Gary Monk

July 28, 1946 ~ July 31, 2021

 

Word has reached our group with news of the passing of Mrs. Penny Monk, wife of retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Marcus Gary Monk.  Penny is survived by her husband Gary and their children.  Memorial services are to be held for Penny on Friday, August 27^th at 1 PM in the RUMC/Roswell United Methodist Church Chapel.

Inurnment will follow in the Garden of Love.  The family will receive friends in the RUMC Fellowship Hall after these services.   Roswell United Methodist Church is located at 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell, GA 30075.

Condolences may be sent to Captain Monk and his family at

 5665 Aven Road, Marietta, GA 30068.

An online funeral announcement and full obituary is not yet available. As more is learned we will pass along that information and update our memorial site.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

DL Capt. Donald Lee Hiers Sr.

 

Plz forgive my mistake….this is a resending of a previous notice with the passing of Captain Hiers…

My mistake ….sorry for any inconvenience….thank you/Carol

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Donald Lee Hiers Sr.

May 7, 1938 ~ July 10, 2021

 

Notification with the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta pilot Captain Donald Lee Hiers Sr., age 83.  Captain Hiers joined Delta Air Lines 01-03-1967. He is survived by his wife Carol, his children and his grandchildren.

Obituary information may be viewed online at

https://www.poolefuneralhome.net/obituary/Donald-Hiers

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : Donald Lee Hiers, Sr passed away peacefully on July 10th, 2021 after an extended battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born May 7th, 1938 in East Point Georgia, Don was the youngest of three siblings. He was an Eagle Scout and enjoyed helping his father with the family building business. While in college he met and married his first wife Sue in 1960.

 

Don graduated from Georgia Tech with a Bachelor in Industrial Management and joined the US Navy as naval aviator in 1964. He supported US Military efforts in Vietnam by flying P3 reconnaissance aircrafts. His love of flying led him to a long career with Delta Airlines with stints in Chicago, Atlanta and Salt Lake City; where he both flew as a Captain and trained upcoming pilots as an FAA certified instructor with Delta. Don and Sue raised three children. He loved the outdoors and spent time at the lake with his family, taking hunting and fishing trips and serving as a Boy Scout Master in Marietta for many years. Don could always be found at church fixing things and giving out hugs. After retiring in 1997, he traveled the country in a 5th wheel camper when not spending time with his five grandkids.

 

Don also worked with Habitat for Humanity in Marietta as a project foreman, successfully completing over 16 homes that have helped many families get back on their feet. After Sue's passing he married a long time family friend, Carol and they spent close to 10 happy years together. Don loved helping people and his quick wit and humor always put a smile on many faces. He will be truly missed by his many friends and family.

 

The family will hold a private service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Don Hiers to Habitat for Humanity NW Atlanta, 1625 Spring Road SE, Smyrna, GA 30080 or at habitatnwma.org. Notifications for contributions can be sent to Deriso, PO Box 727, Bracey, Virginia 23919.

 

The link for the Live Stream for the service will start at 12:30 pm. Please click on the link https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/9715462272

 

NEA/DL Capt. Jonathan ‘Jon’ G. Palsson

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, NEA/DL Capt. Jonathan ‘Jon’ G. Palsson

November 21, 1938 ~ July 29, 2021

 

Notification with the passing of retired Northeast/Delta pilot Captain Jonathan Gudmundur Palsson, age 82.  Captain Palsson joined Northeast Airlines 09-06-1966 and retired with Delta Air Lines based QNY/030, Ld. Ln. Ck. Airman.  He is survived by his wife Joan, his son Timothy, and his grandson Luke.

Obituary information is available online at the funeral home website: 

https://www.leightonmackinnon.com/obituary/Jonathan-Palsson 

For those who wish to send a personal note, the family address is listed in whitepages as

17 S. River Trl.,  Duxbury, MA 02332.

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : Jonathan G. Palsson, son of Gudmundur and Louise Palsson was born November 21, 1938 and was raised in Quincy, MA.  While growing up, he met his best friend and future wife, Joan Harron. They lived in Duxbury, MA for 52 years, but they also enjoyed spending time in Sarasota, FL and at their camp on Thompson Lake, ME

 

Jon was known for his quick wit, outstanding memory and ability to make others laugh with his wonderful sense of humor. A graduate of Quincy High School.  He joined the USAF in 1957, discharged in 1961.

 

Jon enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an active member of Ducks Unlimited.  He always loved aviation and while young, spent hours flying an Aeronca single-engine airplane with his brother, Gene.  He was fortunate to spend his career doing what he loved. He began his flying career in 1966 with Northeast Airlines, then went on to become a Captain with Delta Airlines, retiring in 1998.

 

He leaves behind his wife, Joan, son Timothy, grandson, Luke, his sister-in-law, Janet Harron Jackson, a niece and several nephews.  He was pre-deceased by his brother Eugene and sister Athena Phillips.

 

Services will be private.

 

Arrangements by Leighton MacKinnon Funeral Home, 4 West Washington St., (Corner Rte. 58), Hanson, MA

WA/DL Capt. Richard A. 'Dick' Deeds

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

WA/DL Capt. Richard A. 'Dick' Deeds

February 16, 1934 ~ August 6, 2021

 

Please see family tribute and obituary below as we share news of the passing of retired Western/Delta pilot Captain Richard Austin Deeds, age 87.  Dick joined Western Airlines  01-20-1964 and retired with Delta Air Lines in 1994, based 030/LAX at the time of his retirement.  Left to mourn Dick’s passing is his wife Mary Ann, his sons and many more family members, friends, and colleagues.

.....from son Ken's facebook page:  “It's with the heaviest of hearts I post my father, Captain Richard A. Deeds, passed yesterday at the age of 87 after a long battle with several health problems.   I don't know if there are words

in life for when we lose someone that loves us as much as my father loved me and our family.  His final months were not easy and his passing was a also a blessing at this point as he was in great pain and had no chance of ever

leaving a hospital bed.   To quote my father, "Getting old isn't for pussies."  

My father loved to fly.  If you never were in cockpit with my dad I don't know if you really knew the man.  His love for flight started from the first day he saw an airplane.  He learned to fly by going to the airport in Erie, PA, and cleaning and fueling planes for people.  They'd then sometimes take him and up and that's how he learned.   He worked on the original black box recorder for aviation and has a wall full of awards for his work and dedication to airline safety.  At the top of those was the Rare Bird award from ALPA (pilots union) which was for the single person that did the most for airline safety in a year.  My dad's concern and care for the passengers and other pilots was second to none.  He was lucky in that he spent his life doing what he loved the most for work.    I really don't know what happens after life but I pray my father is just flying an airplane somewhere.   It's what he was born to do.

My father accomplished so many things in his lifetime it's hard to list them here.  He served during the Korean War, he became an accomplished computer programmer after retiring from flying, he could make a speech like few people ever can, and he was one of the first people to survive a full kidney removal in the 1950s.   But among his accomplishments his love for me, my brother, and our family was probably his greatest.  You couldn't ask for someone to care more about their family than he cared about us.   You might match it, but you just can't care more than he did. I thank you dad for all the great times and memories.   I wish your passing was easier for you and once again I just hope you are flying an old biplane

through the clouds.  I love you and we'll all miss you.   The earth is a quieter and duller place without you.”

https://www.lastingmemories.com/memorial/richard-austin-deeds

Condolences may be sent to the family at

6555 Gillis Drive , San Jose, CA 95120.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary:  Richard "Dick" Deeds

Richard Austin Deeds passed away August 6, 2021 in San Jose. He was born in Erie, PA on February 16, 1934 to Leonard and Grace (Klenk) Deeds. He graduated from Cathedral Prep in Erie, joined the Navy and after returning from the Navy moved to Los Angeles, CA. He graduated from Northrop Institute of Technology in 1955 and went to work at Fairchild. After Fairchild he taught at Northrop Institute in Inglewood, CA and honed his flying skills and became an airline pilot with Western/Delta Airlines. He was the regional air safety coordinator for Airline Pilots Association for many years, member of QB San Jose hangar and after retirement worked for AOPA. Predeceased by his parents, a brother Leonard, a sister Joyce Figurski and grand daughter Jeanne Deeds Green. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann, sons Ken (Dina) Whitefish, MT, Rick (Nancy) grandson Rich (Melinda) and former wife Agnes Deeds all of Tracy, CA and many nieces and nephews.

 

View the online memorial for Richard "Dick" Deeds

https://www.lastingmemories.com/memorial/richard-austin-deeds

DL Capt. George Benedict Martin Jr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. George Benedict Martin Jr.

January 13, 1954 - July 31, 2021

 

Notification with the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain George Benedict Martin Jr., age 67.  Captain Martin joined Delta Air Lines 12-06-1985.  He is survived by his wife Lisa, his children and his siblings.

To view the obituary and share memories online please visit

  https://www.tlcfuneralhome.com/obituary/George-Martin

For those who may wish to send a personal note, the family address is listed in whitepages as

123 Colonnade Dr.,  Peachtree City, GA 30269. 

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : Peachtree City - George Benedict Martin, 67, a retired Delta Air Lines pilot and a former Air Force fighter pilot, died on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at his home in Peachtree City, GA. George grew up in Newburyport, MA.

 

He was born to George and Mary (Dineen) Martin on Jan. 13, 1954, in Hampton, VA. The Martin family lived at 20 Johnson Street for many years. After graduating from Newburyport High School in 1971, George went to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs to become a pilot. He graduated in 1975 and spent 10 years as an officer in the Air Force flying fighter jets, including the F-106 Delta Dart. He also flew the F-106 for the Otis Air National Guard on Cape Cod. George joined Delta Air Lines in 1985, where he spent 34 years flying Boeing jets to many cities around the world, finally retiring in 2019.

 

George and his wife Lisa were married on May 29, 1976 in Colorado Springs. Two of their three children were born in Falmouth with their youngest born in Newburyport. After his military career, the family lived in Falmouth and in Hampton Falls, NH, moving to Georgia in 1998. George enjoyed spending time with his family, running, reading, and playing chess. The classic film, "The Wizard of Oz," was a personal favorite of his and he referred to it often in his life. He danced the father-daughter dance at the weddings of each of his daughters to "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." Always a New Englander at heart, he swam in the unheated neighborhood pool in Georgia well into November as he never found the water to be as cold as the Atlantic Ocean of his youth.

 

Survivors include his wife, Lisa Martin of Peachtree City, GA; son, Michael Martin of Indianapolis, IN; two daughters, Theresa Andriano and her husband Gregg of Pasadena, MD, and April McElrath and her husband Jason of Cupertino, CA; two brothers, J. Michael Martin of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Jack Martin of Provincetown, MA; four sisters, Maureen Madden Smolski of Newburyport, MA, Catherine Spinazola and her husband Joseph of Medway, MA, Mary Rumore and her husband Mark of Goffstown, NH, and Tara Tripp and her husband Kenneth of Amesbury, MA.

 

Instead of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of George Martin to the Fayette Humane Society, Donation for Cats, through their website at fayettehumane.org/donate/ or by mailing a check to the Fayette Humane Society, P.O. Box 244, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Lisa and George supported the organization by fostering litters of kittens in their home.

 

The Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home, Newburyport, MA, is assisting with arrangements. A graveside memorial service will be on Saturday, August 14, 2021, held at 11 a.m. at the Rowley Burial Grounds, Main Street, Rowley, MA. Following the burial, and for those not able to attend the service, friends are invited to Maureen's home at 6 Newhall Lane, Newburyport.

 

To offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com

DL Capt. John Edward Miller

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. John Edward Miller

January 11, 1939 – July 25, 2021

 

Notification with the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain John Edward Miller, age 82.  Captain Miller joined Delta Air Lines 01-05-1970 and retired in 1999, based 030/ATL.  Widowed just this past February with the passing of his wife Cathy, Captain Miller is survived by their children and grandchildren. 

Memorial services will be held August 14th at Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Sharpsburg, GA. 

Please see both obituaries below.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : https://times-herald.com/news/2021/08/john-edward-miller

 

Born in Cherryvale, KS, John grew up on a farm, lettered in numerous sports, and graduated valedictorian of his class at Cherryvale High School.

 

He earned his agricultural engineering degree from Kansas State University then served as a US Navy pilot for eight years. His joy of flying took him to a career of 29 years with Delta Airlines. That career saw him move to Newnan in 1978, and he ultimately retired as a Captain in 1999. In his 43 years in Newnan, he worshiped and served at various churches and the Newnan Kiwanis Club. And, of special note, John was 31 years sober and continuously active in AA as a coach/mentor to countless people.

 

He was a devoted husband to Cathy for almost 40 years. In those years they cared for their sons and daughter and the depth of his love is demonstrated in the many and wonderful memories he has provided his twelve grandchildren. His was a life of quiet generosity. He loved to travel and explore, truly appreciating the backroad that was less traveled and that obscure point of history for which few would take the time to stop. It is appropriate that he passed while on one of those trips.

 

Dad would chuckle at this, but if you knew him well, you would agree that he could sometimes be called cantankerous, even a touch critical. And yet, he never meant harm. He really just knew no pretense. You knew where he stood. His uniquely John phrases and perseverance in keeping everyone in touch will be missed.

 

John was preceded in death by Charles & Mildred Miller of Cherryvale, KS (mother & father), Jean Sleeth (sister), and Cathy Miller (wife) who passed in February 2021. He leaves behind a family legacy and many friends that will miss him terribly. His remaining immediate family includes his sister Ruth Rusmisel, sons Scott & (spouse Sharla) & Bob (spouse Sheryl) Miller and Eric (spouse Tammy) Polly, daughter Missy (spouse Misty) Polly Howell and twelve grandchildren; Zack, Spencer, Nick, Jack, Mackenzie, Sarah, Abby, Emma, Rex, Chase, Heath, Kason.

 

As John was a pilot, the first and last stanzas of the poem High Flight are fitting as he has certainly 'slipped the surly bonds of earth' and now 'put out his hand and touched the face of God'.

 

There will be a Memorial service at 2 pm on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Cornerstone United Methodist Church on Highway 154 in Sharpsburg, GA. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Kiwanis International Childrens Fund in his memory.

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Cathy Miller  (February 1, 1947 - February 10, 2021)

Obituary :  Cathy Sue Wyrick Miller, born in New Orleans, LA, 74 years old, passed away on Feb 10, 2021, in her hometown of over 40 years, Newnan, GA.

 

Cathy had an unmatched spirit and passion for life and Christ and as a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church- she illuminated everything and everyone she encountered.

 

Cathy truly always had a smile and an open heart and door for everyone she met. She touched countless lives and hearts and spent a lifetime educating children as a teacher and driver of excellence within her classrooms, most recently in the Coweta County School System. In her retirement, she became extremely active in Kiwanis and K-kids.

 

She is no longer in pain and for that we are thankful. We are not sure how any of us will move forward without her, but commend the exceptional efforts and care of the team at Piedmont Newnan.

 

She has always been and still is a warrior. A warrior in her ability to prevail through just about anything, including COVID. A warrior through pain. A warrior through loss. A warrior through success. A warrior in her own strength. A warrior in fighting for her children and family. A warrior in her unmatched love of her 12 grandchildren. A warrior in every single thing she did. And above all a warrior in Christ. She did ALL of this with grace and kindness and inner and outer beauty. Fly high, our sweet angel. Fly high.

 

Cathy is survived by her beloved family - husband, John E. Miller, daughter, Melissa Polly (Misty Howell), son, Eric Polly (Tammy) and their kids - Rex, Chase, Heath and Kason, stepson Scott Miller (Sharla) and their children, Zach, Nick, McKenzie and Abby, stepson Robert Miller (Sheryl) and their children, Spencer, Jack, Sarah and Emma. She is also survived by her three siblings, Beth (Mike) Respess, Eddie (Pat) Wyrick, Charles (LeeAnn) Wyrick and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins and other extended family.

 

She is preceded in death by her devoted parents, Ed & Lois Wyrick and nephew Jonathan Respess.

 

The family has chosen to hold formal services at a time when more people will be able to join in the celebration of her life well lived and well loved.

 

In lieu of flowers, please send all donations in memory of Cathy to the Kiwanis Club of Coweta County to support their continued efforts within the community she loved so dearly. Please send to:

 

Kiwanis Club of Coweta County, P.O. Box 2305, Newnan GA 30264

Re: In memory of Cathy Miller

 

Condolences may be expressed at www.mckoon.com  

McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory | 770-253-4580

 

WA/DL Capt. Lawrence ‘Larry’ David Smith

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, WA/DL Capt. Lawrence ‘Larry’ David Smith

January 11, 1938 ~ June 20, 2021

 

Notification with the passing of retired Western/Delta pilot Captain Larry Smith, age 83.  Captain Smith joined Western Airlines 02-24-1969 and retired with Delta Air Lines, based 030/SLC.  He is survived by his wife Mary, his daughters plus many more dear family members and close friends.  Obituary information is available online at

https://www.riverviewabbey.com/obituary/Lawrence-Smith

For those who may wish to contact the family, that address as listed in whitepages is

3617 County Road 106 , Elizabeth, CO 80107.

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary :  After a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease, Lawrence D. “Larry” Smith went home to be with his Heavenly Father on June 20, 2021.

 

Larry was born to Lawrence and Margaret Smith on January 11, 1938, in Whittier, CA.  In the early 1960’s Larry was living in Colorado and met Mary Schroeder. They fell in love and married in 1964 having 57 wonderful years together.  They had two daughters Jill and Stephanie.

 

Larry knew he liked airplanes at a young age and in 1957 he started Air Force pilot training, beginning a long and wonderful career in aviation.  Larry flew fighters and was a test pilot in the Air Force.  In 1969 Larry joined Western Airlines starting the airline portion of his career with Western then Delta Airlines.  After retiring from the airlines, Larry joined Sky Fighters in Englewood, CO, flying aerobatics with people wanting a military dogfighting experience.  Larry loved sharing aviation with friends and family. He never turned down a chance to take someone that expressed an interest in aviation, flying.  He also taught Sunday school and bible study, volunteered for the Food Bank and prison ministry and was a founder of Harvest Bible Church in Elizabeth, Colorado.  Larry also enjoyed riding horses, swimming, reading, singing and spending time with his family.

 

Larry loved The Lord and was a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend.  He is survived by his wife Mary, his daughters Jill and Stephanie, son-in-law John, sister and brother-in-law Linda and Jim Laing, sister Sharon Mair, numerous brother and sisters in law, cousins, nieces and nephews.  He will be missed.  A funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Riverview Abbey, in Portland, Oregon and a memorial service will be held at Harvest Bible Church in Elizabeth, CO at a later date.