DL Capt. Clifford Ellerbee Waddell

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Clifford Ellerbee Waddell

January 18, 1934 ~ March 14, 2021

 

Notification with the passing of retired Delta pilot Captain Clifford Ellerbee Waddell, age 87, of Hartwell, Georgia.  Captain Waddell joined Delta Air Lines 12-18-1961 and retired with Delta in 1994, based 030/ATL. 

To view the obituary online, please click on the funeral home website at

https://www.stricklandfh.com/obituaries/Clifford-Waddell/

Captain Waddell had most recently resided at

1439 Hatton Ford Rd.,  Hartwell, GA 30643.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  : Clifford Ellerbee Waddell, 87, of Hartwell, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at his home.

 

Born on January 18, 1934 in Emory, Ga., he was the son of the late James B. Waddell and Gladys Kathryn Morgan Waddell. Mr. Waddell attended Decatur

 

Boys High School and graduated from Presbyterian College in 1956. He flew fighters for the United States Navy. He also graduated from the Naval Justice School in Norfolk, Va. and was the squadron legal officer for VFAW 4 in Atlantic City New Jersey. Mr. Waddell flew for Delta Airlines for 33 years and served as Captain Check Pilot on the DC9, Boeing 727, 757 and 767.

 

He is survived by his nephew, Robert Chesnut of Santa Cruz, Calif., and his great-nephews Bianca and Cliff. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister.

 

He wished to be cremated and a memorial service celebrating his life will be announced in the near future.

 

The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.stricklandfh.com

 

PAA/NEA/DL Capt. Robert Charles Gasko

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF veteran, PAA/NEA/DL Capt. Robert Charles Gasko

May 8, 1930 ~ March 10, 2021

 

Submitted to our website comes news with the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Northeast/Delta pilot Captain Robert Charles Gasko, age 90.  First with Pan American, Captain Gasko then joined Northeast Airlines 06-17-1957 and retired with Delta Air Lines in 1990, based Atlanta.  He is survived by his wife Kerstin, his children and his grandchildren.

To view the obituary and share memories online please visit the funeral home website:  http://www.mowells.com/obituaries/Robert-Charles-Gasko?obId=20258979#/obituaryInfo

Arrangements entrusted to Mowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Fayetteville  

www.mowells.com   or   email  fytoffice@mowells.com

Condolences may be sent to the family at

325 Grand Teton Circle,  Fayetteville, GA  30215-5288.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary :  Robert Charles Gasko took his final flight on March 10, 2021. Bob was born in The Bronx, NY, on May 8, 1930. He received his Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he proudly served in the Korean War.

 

Bob began his career dusting cotton in Louisiana and then moved to Miami, FL, in 1954 to pursue his aviation career with Pan American Airways. Bob went on to fly with Northeast Airlines/Delta Air Lines. Bob retired in 1990 after a distinguished career of 33 years.

 

Bob and his wife, Kerstin, moved to Peachtree City, GA, in 1979 where he became involved in the community as a member of the Peachtree City Council, and he was a longtime member/past president of the Peachtree City Rotary Club. Subsequent to his retirement in 1990 he continued his community service as founder and a former chairman of the Fayette County Bank. Bob was a Civil War buff, loved to play golf, travel, and soar in gliders. Bob is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife, Kerstin; his children, Kristofer Gasko (Kelly), Lisa Gasko, Tracy Burkart (Bill), Robert Gasko, Jr. (Deborah), Paul Hives (Jane), and Fran McNealy (Russell); and his grandchildren, Maximum Gasko, Gina Gasko, Chase Gasko, Stephanie Brunner, and Evan Hives.

No services are scheduled at this time. We welcome you to provide your condolences, thoughts, and memories on our Tribute Wall. Mowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fayetteville, www.mowells.com  

DL Capt. Warren Lee Waite, Jr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. Warren Lee Waite, Jr.

July 8, 1934 ~ March 7, 2021

 

Notification with the passing of Delta Golden Wings member retired Delta pilot Captain Warren “Lucky” Lee Waite Jr., age 86.  Captain Waite joined Delta Air Lines 11-11-1957 and retired with Delta in 1994, based 031/ATL at the time of his retirement.  He is survived by his wife Judy, his son Warren L. Waite III , and his grand- and great grandchildren. 

To view the obituary online and share memories please visit  

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/katy-tx/warren-waite-jr-10090002 

obituary is also available for viewing at

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?n=warren-waite&pid=198004371&fhid=16975

Condolences may be sent to the family at

1602 Kelliwood Oaks Drive,  Katy, TX 77450.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  :  Warren L. Waite, Jr. made his trip to Heaven on March 7, 2021.

Warren was born in Nashville, TN. to his parents, Warren L. Waite, Sr. and Virginia Allman Waite. In 1953 he married the love of his life, Judy K. Waite.

Warren's career as a pilot began while he was in high school when he rebuilt a plane in his parent's garage and learning to fly by reading a few books. In 1954 he earned his Air Force wings at the age of 20. He joined Delta Airlines in 1957, retiring in 1994.

Warren is pre-deceased by his parents; brother, William; children, Ashley Waite Mullins and Michael King Waite.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Judy; his son, Warren L. Waite III; daughters-in-law, Melanie Waite and Marianna Waite; nine grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.

Warren's greatest passions were love of his family as well as hunting, fishing, and flying. Warren's ability to entertain others for hours with his humor, jokes, and stories will not be forgotten by those that knew him.

Visitation will be on Monday, March 15th from 4 to 8 pm at Katy Funeral Home, 23350 Kingsland Blvd., Katy, TX 77494 with services at 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 16th. Burial will follow at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079.

Warren will be greatly missed by his family and all that knew this remarkable man.

 

DL Lt. Colonel Richard C. Hill Jr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

USAF, DL Lt. Colonel Richard C. Hill Jr.

May 29, 1953 ~ March 7, 2021

 

Notification with the passing of retired Delta pilot Lt. Colonel Richard C. Hill Jr., age 67.  Captain Hill joined Delta Air Lines 06-16-1995 and retired with Delta in 2018, based ATL.  He is survived by his wife Donna, his children and his grandchildren.

Obituary information is available online at the funeral home website: 

https://peninsulafuneralhome.com/obituary/lt-colonel-richard-c-hill-2/

also at https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/richard-hill-obituary?pid=198003427

Captain Hill had most recently resided at:  109 Jesse St.,  Yorktown, VA 23693

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Peninsula Funeral Home of Newport News, Virginia.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary  :  Lt. Colonel Richard C. Hill, 67, passed away on March 7, 2021. He was a native of Newton, Massachusetts and was a resident of Yorktown, Virginia for 26 years. LTC Hill served in the U.S. Air Force as a F15 fighter pilot during Operation Desert Shield/Storm and achieved during his career the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Combat Readiness Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. He graduated from Parks College of St. Louis University, the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, U.S.A.F. Fighter Weapons School (Nellis AFB in Nevada), and he received his Master's Degree in Foreign Policy from Saint Leo University. Richard retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service. He then continued his career as Captain for Delta Airlines for 23 years.

 

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Richard C. and Mary E. Hill. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Donna Jean Hill; sons, Christopher and Amy Hill of Dallas, TX, and Matthew and Marina Hill of Kill Devil Hills, NC; grandchildren, Rylee J. Fowler, Pierce C. Hill, Eleanor Jean Hill, and Maxwell R. Hill; brothers, Craig and Susan Hill of Milford, MA, and Brian and Sue Hill of Taunton, MA; sister, Diane and Joseph Champagne of Acton, MA; mother-in-law, Dorothy J. Hall of Newport News, VA; and a host of nieces and nephews.

 

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd., in Newport News. Livestreaming will be available at www.peninsulafuneralhome.com/video   Guests are required to wear a mask and maintain social distancing. Interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.

 

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215.

 

 

Rosemary Hymes, wife of NAL/PAA/DAL Captain Rayford M. Hymes Jr.

 

…..this news comes to us from our National Airlines friends …….

for those who may wish to send a personal note, I see the family address listed in whitepages as

258 Eagleton Estate Blvd.,  Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

…………………………………..

- IN MEMORY-

Rosemary Hymes, wife of NAL/PAA/DAL Captain Rayford M. Hymes Jr.

DOB July 9, 1941      DOD Feb 27, 2021

We are grateful to Faye Smithers and Karren DuPuis for news of Rosemary's passing.

 

https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/herald/obituary.aspx?n=rosemary-joyce-hymes&pid=197916343

 

Rosemary Joyce Hymes

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida - Rosemary Joyce Hymes died peacefully on February 27, 2021, at her home in Palm Beach Gardens. Her family was at her bedside throughout the month.

She was born in Miami on July 9th, 1941 to Mary Alice and Robert Beck, Sr. Rosemary attended Notre Dame Academy for Girls and graduated in 1959. During the summers she worked as a volunteer at Mercy Hospital in Coconut Grove. Her volunteer work led her to Spaulding University in Louisville, Kentucky, where she earned a B.S. degree in Nursing in 1964. She worked at Coral Gables Hospital and South Miami Hospital in the Outpatient Clinics.

Rosemary and Ray spent 22 years in Islamorada before moving to Palm Beach Gardens in 2014. She enjoyed boating, snorkeling, fishing and gardening. She delighted in watching her grandchildren grow up learning to enjoy the ocean waters around her home in Islamorada. While there she was a hospice volunteer for 19 years. She was a compassionate woman who enjoyed listening to the patients talk about their lives or just sitting next to them and holding their hands. While in Palm Beach Gardens she volunteered at a school for underprivileged children until her health forced her to stop, but she was thankful for the opportunity to help them in some small way.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Rayford, her children Mary Wilburn (Edward) of Palmetto Bay, Fl, John Joyce (Tara) of Redondo Beach, Ca, David Hymes (Yvonne) of Riverview, Fl, Michael Hymes (James) of Trussville, Al. She has 5 grandchildren, Daniel Hymes, Sean Wilburn, Kathryn Wilburn, Caroline Wilburn and John Henry Joyce. Also surviving her are brother John Beck (Dolores) and sister Mary Clare Holiday (John).

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a service for family members will be held on March 4th at St Louis Catholic Church in Pinecrest, Fl. A live feed of the service is available at: STLCATHOLIC.ORG/LIVE-FEED at 12:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to Trustbridge Hospice Foundation, www.trustbridgefoundation.org