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DANVILLE, NH: Alvin Russell Blaney, 93, of 29 Beach Plain Road, died at his home on August 18, 2015, after a brief illness. Born May 13, 1922 in Saugus, Mass., the son of William T. and Viola C. (Wilson) Blaney, and has resided in Danville for the past 51 years. Family members include, two daughters, […]

SEATTLE – Royal T. Billing, 89, formerly of Independence, died Feb. 1, 2015 in Seattle, Wash. He was born Aug. 1, 1925 to William Richard and Susan Gertrude Billing in Independence, Iowa, along with his twin brother Robert. They were the first twins born in the new Independence Hospital. Royal graduated from Independence High School […]

Roland M. Blatnick, 94, Ohio Veterans Home, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, in his residence. Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, until military services at 11:30 a.m., at the Ohio Veterans Home, Giffin Chapel, 3416 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, Sandusky, is handling the arrangements.

Walter F. Brady, born Oct. 16, 1922, in San Francisco, died peacefully on June 28, 2014, at the age of 91, after a brief illness. He was the proud son of Matthew and Clara Brady. He is joining his wife, Marie, and siblings, Jim, Gertude, Matthew and Bernice, who preceded him in death. Walt met […]

W. L. Bushwar, Jr., age 92, passed away on May 13, 2014. He was born on March 3, 1922 to William Leslie Bushwar Sr. and Bessie Cooper Bushwar, in Graham, Texas. He was raised in McCamey, Texas. He joined the Marine Corps shortly after graduating from McCamey High School in 1942. He went to Signal […]

John W. Baucum, 89, widower of Frances R. Baucum, died at home with his sons at his side on Saturday, March 29, 2014, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Baucum was devoted to his wife. He was a dedicated educator, a proud Marine, and a loving and caring father and grandfather to his […]

Jack Zemmy Boyd, age 91, died on March 26, 2014 in Temple, Texas. He was born on May 12, 1922 in Jones County, Texas to James Boyd and Erna Sedberry. In his youth he worked as a delivery boy for a pharmacy and later on a small dairy farm and the rice fields loading rice […]

Captain Edward W. Banks (Ret.) born June 12, 1922 in West Bay, Cayman Islands, entered into eternal rest on December 3, 2013 in Richmond, Texas. He is preceded in death by wife of over 50 years, Ruby Banks; parents, Eliza & Samuel Banks; sons, Henry Don Ellis & William John Ellis. Left to cherish his […]

Michael Balog, 95, passed away Thursday morning [October 17, 2013] at the VA Community Living Center, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Highland, he was the son of the late Michael and Anna (Bendick) Balog. A highly-decorated veteran, Michael served in the Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was awarded a Good Conduct […]

Butz, Kenneth H. Our Father Entered the Kingdom of Heaven peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at the age of 92. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ida and his son, Kenneth J. Butz. Ken and Ida had six children, (well planned as he would say): Michele (Bobbie Durrah), Michael (Donna), Renee, Tom […]