DL Capt. J. D. Barksdale

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, DL Capt. J. D. Barksdale

February 11, 1929 ~ April 16, 2016 

Notification with the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired DL pilot Captain J. D. Barksdale, age 87.  Captain Barksdale joined Delta Air Lines 01-02-1956 and retired with Delta in 1989, based DFW.  Captain Barksdale's obituary indicates services will be held Thursday, April 21st.  Captain Barksdale's obituary also indicates that he was widowed with the passing of his wife Jean Clair Hatcher Barksdale.  To the best of my knowledge Jean was born 02-14-1935 and passed January 2, 2014.

To view/sign the online guestbook please visit the funeral home website at http://www.ripleyfuneralhome.com/notices/JD-Barksdale 

or   http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/djournal/obituary.aspx?n=JD-Barksdale&pid=179690931 

Should we receive further information, we will be sure to pass it along.  Corrections are always appreciated.

            Thank you,

                ~ Carol for the PCN 

Obituary......................................

J.D. Barksdale   (1929 - 2016)
J.D. Barksdale, 87, US Veteran, retired pilot and husband of the former Jean Hatcher of the Pine Grove Community in Tippah County , passed away April 16, 2016 in Colleyville, Texas. Graveside Services for Mr. Barksdale will be at 1 p.m. Thursday April 21 in the Pine Grove Cemetery with visitation 30 minutes before services. The Ripley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He was born February 11, 1929 in Union Church, MS to the late Everett Lee and Myra Varnado Barksdale. A Baptist, Mr. Barksdale was a pilot serving his country in the United States Air Force, and then a pilot for Delta Airlines for 33 years, where he retired as a Captain. Mr. Barksdale is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Barksdale Watson (Rick) , grandsons, Taylor and Tanner Watson all of Colleyville, TX, a sister, Doris Lassetter of Tuscaloosa, AL, and many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, his beloved wife of 58 years, Jean Hatcher Barksdale preceded him in death. The family request memorials in J.D.'s memory to Alzheimer's Association , North Central Texas Chapter, 2630 West Freeway #100, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. Our Flag at The Ripley Funeral Home entrance honors Mr. Barksdale and all Veterans for serving Our Country. The Ripley Funeral Home is honored to serve the Barksdale family and invite you to share memories at www.ripleyfuneralhome.com

Funeral Home : Ripley Funeral Home, Inc
1011 City Ave. N.  Ripley, MS 38663   ...  (662) 837-3262

.Published in Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal on Apr. 21, 2016

WA/DL Capt. Robert W. Records

update/obituary......... WA/DL Capt. Bob Records , age 79

 

To view/sign the online guestbook please visit

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pressdemocrat/obituary.aspx?n=Robert-W-RECORDS&pid=179694409

Capt. Robert W. RECORDS   (1936 - 2016)

RECORDS, Robert W. Bob Records, 79, of Sonoma CA, passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2016 with his family by his side. Bob was born in Chicago, IL on June 7, 1936. He grew up in Southern California where he graduated from Washington High School in 1954, and then attended USC. He joined the Navy in 1956 as a naval aviator until 1962. Bob started flying for Western Airlines in 1963 and soon after that he met Beth, the love of his life. Bob and Beth married in 1964. They have two children, Bill and Kristin. Bob, Beth and the kids moved to Sonoma in 1976. After 33 years of commercial flying, Bob retired as a Captain with Delta Air Lines in 1996. Upon retirement, Bob and Beth continued to travel the world. Bob and Beth were married for 52 years. Bob was a man of family and friendship, community and generosity, wit, humor, laughter, and delight. Bob influenced many, leaving everyone he touched changed for the better. Bob is survived by his wife Beth, son Bill (Cody), daughter Kristin (Craig Myers), grandsons Jimmy, Bobby, Hank, and Evan, granddaughter Lauran, and sister Caryl Horn and Caryl's four children and her eight grandchildren. A celebration of Bob's life will be held on Sunday April 24 at the Vintage House Senior Center from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by Duggan's Mission Chapel of Sonoma. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or to the local charity of your choice.

        Funeral Home : Duggan's Mission Chapel
        525 W Napa St Sonoma, CA 95476  ...  (707) 996-3655

.Published Online in the Press Democrat from Apr. 21 to Apr. 22, 2016

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~ IN MEMORY ~

WA/DL Capt. Robert W. Records

June 7, 1936 ~ April 17, 2016

 

News has reached us with the passing of retired WA/DL pilot Captain Robert William Records, age 79.  Captain Records joined Western Airlines 05-09-1963 and retired with Delta Air Lines in 1996, based LAX and SFO, then 030/LAX at the time of his retirement.  He is survived by his wife Elizabeth 'Beth'.  Memorial services for Captain Records will be held this Sunday, April 24th at 4:00 PM at the Vintage House in Sonoma CA.  Personal condolences may be sent to the family at 180 Wilking Way , Sonoma, CA 95476-5774   .... (707) 996-9648

Questions and/or concerns may be directed to friends of the family

Bob & Robin Lyon, email: lyonranch@aol.com 

Should we receive more information we will be sure to update our memorial site.

            Thank you,

                ~ Carol for the PCN

From: Dick Deeds    Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 4:43 PM   Subject:  Bob Records

It is with great sadness that pass along this message. Bob was a good friend!

I'll let you know when I get any further information.

Dick

On Apr 18, 2016, at 13:31, lyonranch@aol.com wrote:

We are sad to notify you of Bob Records  passing last evening.
He was a great guy to fly with, and a delightful neighbor, always with a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eyes.
He will be sorry missed in our community.
Condolences can be mailed to his wife, Beth Records at 180 Wilking Way, Sonoma, CA 95476
Bob and Robin Lyon  lyonranch@aol.com
Services for Bob will be held:  Sunday, April 24, 2016. Vintage House, Sonoma, California

On Apr 19, 2016, at 19:19, lyonranch@aol.com wrote:
    A Memorial Service for Bob Records is going to be this coming Sunday, April 24 at 4:00pm.
It will be held at the Vintage House, 264 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 .........................lyonranch@aol.com

NWA/DL Capt. Steven Eugene Parks

~ IN MEMORY ~

Navy veteran, NWA/DL pilot Steven Eugene Parks

November 7, 1955 ~ April 10, 2016

 

Notification with the passing of Delta pilot Steven Eugene Parks, age 60.  Note: Obituary below indicates birth date 11-14-1955 but our records show a birth date of 11-07-1955.  Captain Parks joined Northwest Airlines 03-06-1987 and retired with Delta Air Lines.  To view/sign the online guestbook please visit http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sunherald/obituary.aspx?n=Steven-Parks&pid=179622198  The obituary below indicates that visitation will be held April 17th in Gulfport MS with memorial services at a later date. 

Should we receive more information we will be sure to update our blogspot.

            Thank you,

                ~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary......................................

Steven Eugene Parks

 Nov. 14, 1955 - April 10, 2016

 Choburi, Jomtien, Thailand

 

 Formerly of Gulfport, MS, passed away April 10, 2016, in Choburi, Jomtien, Thailand after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. A decorated Navy veteran he served his country with distinction and honor.

 

 Steve lived a life of adventure, traveling around the world as a pilot with Delta Airlines. He was a gifted athlete, an accomplished scuba diver and photographer. He was a compassionate son, father, brother and devoted friend.

 

 He is survived by his loving companion Tudka, Choburi, Jomtien Thailand, who cared for him during his extended illness; daughter Mesha K. Parks, Marysville, WA; mother Donna Parks, Gulfport, MS; and brother Cary J. Parks, Hampton, VA. He was preceded in death by his brother T. Scott Parks, 2007 and father James M. Parks, 2013.

 

 A memorial service is pending at a later date. There will be drop-in visitation with the family on Sunday, April 17, 2016, from 4:00 - 6:00pm, at 916 E. Beach Blvd., Gulfport, MS.

 

.Published in The Sun Herald on Apr. 15, 2016

RW/RC/NWA Capt. Edwin L. Dudley Jr.

~ IN MEMORY ~

RW/RC/NWA Capt. Edwin Loughlin 'Dusty' Dudley Jr.

December 12, 1947 ~ February 26, 2016

Belated notification with the passing of NWA Captain Edwin L. Dudley Jr., age 68. 

Survived by his wife Donna, Whitepages lists their residence as

7890 E. Bramble Berry Lane , Prescott Valley, AZ  86315-3019.

To view the online obituary please visit http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/azcentral/obituary.aspx?n=Edwin-L-Dudley-Dusty&pid=179568584 

ABC/Affordable Burial & Cremation of Prescott Valley was entrusted with arrangements.

Should we receive more information we will be sure to update our memorial site.

            Thank you,

                ~ Carol for the PCN 

Edwin L. "Dusty" Dudley Jr.

Dudley, Edwin L. Jr. "Dusty"68, of Prescott Valley, Arizona passed away on February 26, 2016, in Prescott, Arizona. The son of Edwin L. and Olga R. Dudley, Dusty was born in Port au Prince, Haiti while his parents were there due to his father's military service with the U.S. Army. He grew up in Tempe, spent a brief time in Oklahoma with his family, and then later returned in 1965 to attend Mesa College and Arizona State University. He later graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. At a young age, Dusty became a Ham Radio operator and eventually got licensed. He also developed an intense interest in aviation and began flying by the age of 15. He received his general aviation license shortly thereafter and worked for several companies to obtain flying hours. After working as the manager of Cave Creek Airport, he did further work in aviation in the South and elsewhere before becoming a pilot for Scenic Airlines. Dusty then became a pilot for Hughes Air West Airlines, which merged into Republic Airlines. He became a Captain following the subsequent merger with Northwest Airlines. After leaving them due to a medical issue, he worked for America West Airlines in their training department before retiring. He is survived by his wife Donna Dudley, his children Wendy Kuhns and Dusty Dudley, Jr., as well as his sisters Grace Burdette and Linda (Linn) Thome.

Services will be announced at a later date.

.Published in The Arizona Republic on Apr. 10, 2016.

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Arizona Obituary Archive
Edwin Loughlin Dudley, Jr.
.Posted 2016-03-01 in The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona

Edwin L. "Dusty" Dudley Jr., 68, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, passed away on Feb. 26, 2016, in Prescott, Arizona.

Arrangements by ABC Funerals.

Nancy Huntley, widow of PNA/WA/DL Capt. E. W. 'Ted' Huntley

~ IN MEMORY ~

former WAL F/A Nancy Hilton Huntley, widow of PNA/WAL/DAL pilot Capt. Edward Welles 'Ted' Huntley

June 24, 1942 ~ January 12, 2016

 

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/seattletimes/obituary.aspx?n=Nancy-Anne-Hilton-Huntley&pid=179574459 

 

(PNA/WA/DL Capt. E. W. 'Ted' Huntley passed away 04-07-1996....CF)

 

Nancy Anne Hilton Huntley

Nancy Anne Hilton Huntley

Nancy Anne Hilton Huntley, 73, passed away January 12, 2016 in Poulsbo. She was born June 24, 1942 in Phoenix, AZ to Dr. Robert K. & Roberta (Jensen) Hilton. She spent her childhood in Litchfield Park, AZ, attended Agua Fria Union High School in Avondale, AZ and went on to attend Arizona State University in Tempe, where she received a B.A. degree in Sociology. She spent 10 years as a flight attendant for Western Airlines. She married Edward (Ted) Welles Huntley, a Western Airlines pilot (later Delta) November 5th, 1974 in San Juan County, WA. They made their home in Bainbridge Island, Washington, where they raised their two children, Christopher Erik and daughter Anne Martine. She had a busy retirement, devoting time to raising Chris and Annie as well as taking an active role in Ted's various business ventures. Just a few of her many interests include lace making, equestrian, calligraphy, and Chinese knotting. She was a member of International Old Lacers Inc. and the Bainbridge Island Saddle Club. Nancy was also very active in the Poulsbo Chapter of Order of the Eastern Star. She held every office in the Poulsbo Chapter and was also a member of the OES chapters in Port Orchard and Priscilla in Port Gamble.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband Ted; and her brother Thomas R. Hilton of Phoenix AZ. She is survived by her son, Chris, daughter Annie; a stepdaughter, Petra Mulvey of Bethesda MD, stepson Benjamin R. Huntley of Sequim WA, and a sister, Elizabeth H. Rouse of Litchfield Park AZ. She is also survived by her brother-in-law James (Colleen) Huntley of Sequim WA; aunt & uncle, Lucy (Jensen) & Alden Wadleigh of Long Beach CA, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 17th 2016 from 12:30pm-3pm at Kiana Lodge, 14976 Sandy Hook Rd. NE, Poulsbo WA 98370. Memorial donations can be made to the ALS Association, Gift Processing Center, PO Box 6051, Albert Lea MN, 56007. Arrangements entrusted to The Stone Chapel "Poulsbo Mortuary"

Funeral Home............Poulsbo Mortuary/Stone Chapel
22272 Foss Rd Ne Poulsbo, WA 98370   .. (360) 779-4474

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Capt. Huntley's obituary...................................

        Name: Edward W. Huntley  
        Date of Birth: Wednesday  November  12, 1930
        Date of Death: Sunday  April  07, 1996
        Age at Death: 65 years, 4 months, 26 days

Mr. Edward Wells Or Ted Huntley, age 65

OBITUARIES

Anchorage Daily News (AK) — Sunday, April 14, 1996

Longtime Alaska pilot Edward Wells ''Ted'' Huntley, 65, died suddenly April 7, 1996, in Pascagoula, Miss., where he was engaged in a groundbreaking aerial mapping venture.

A memorial service is scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday at the Masonic Temple in Bainbridge Island, Wash. A celebration of life is scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. May 19 at the Museum of Flight at Boeing Field in Seattle.

Mr. Huntley was born Nov. 12, 1930, in Seattle. He graduated from Highline High School, became an Eagle Scout in Troop 376, and earned a bachelor's degree at Washington State University in 1953. From 1953 to 1955, he served in Germany as an officer in the U.S. Air Force.

Mr. Huntley began his career as a pilot and airlines captain in 1955. He spent much time flying in Alaska as a Bush pilot and in commercial service, first with Pacific Northern Airlines, and later with Western Airlines, which subsequently merged with Delta airlines. He retired from commercial service in 1990.

He and his wife, Nancy, moved to Bainbridge Island in 1974.

Mr. Huntley also was a visionary and tireless entrepreneur, his family said. He lived a life full of adventure and service and was a gold prospector in Alaska, British Columbia, and Panama. He was a tugboat captain and founder of Sea Lease Inc. of Bainbridge Island, and most recently, founder and guiding light of Airborne Laser Mapping.

Mr. Huntley enjoyed working with Boy Scout Troop 1525 and strongly supported the Bainbridge Island Saddle Club. He was known for his joviality, tugboating, flying exploits and many civil activities, his family said.

Mr. Huntley is survived by his wife, Nancy, children, Annie and Christopher, all of Bainbridge Island; son, Benjamin of Suquamish, Wash.; daughter and son-in-law, Petra Huntley Mulvey and Frank, and grandson, Conor,of Bethesda, Md.; brother and sister-in-law, James and Colleen of Bainbridge Island; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends and colleagues.