Posts by Jim Burns
Caswell, Kerry L.
Kerry L. Caswell, USAFAugust 08, 1954 – December 22, 2025 Kingsville, TX – Kerry L. Caswell, born on August 8, 1954, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 71. Words cannot fully express our sadness in sharing the passing of Kerry. Kerry was a proud graduate from Concord High School in 1972.…
Read MoreHayes, Walter V. Jr.
Walter Vincent Hayes Jr., USAF1948 – December 24, 2025 Walter Vincent “Vinnie” Hayes Jr., 78 of Gilbert, AZ, formerly of Weston, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025. Born in Newport, RI, he was the son of the late Walter V. Hayes and Aline Hayes. Walt graduated from Rogers High School in Newport, RI. After…
Read MoreBruchey, John W. III
John Bruchey, USAFJanuary 04, 1949 – December 23, 2025 John William Bruchey, III, 76, of Waynesboro, PA., passed away on December 23. He was married to Carol Ann Bruchey, since July 1, 1983. Born on March 1, 1949, he was the son of the late John William Bruchey, II and Minnie LaVinia Jones Bruchey. John…
Read MoreBrown, Travis L.
Travis L, Brown, TSgt. USAFDecember 18, 1984 – February 16th, 2022 Technical Sergeant Travis L. Brown, 37, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, tragically lost his battle with PTSD and took his own life on February 16, 2022. Travis graduated from Chancellor High School in June 2003 and enlisted in the United States Air Force at 19 in…
Read MoreBales, Steven D.
Steven Dean Bales, USAFSeptember 21, 1947 – November 29, 2025 Mr. Steven Dean Bales, age 78, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at his home. Celebration of Life services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Pastor Jacob Hall officiating. Military honors will be given by…
Read MoreMoellers, Loyal W.
Loyal William Moellers, USAFOctober 02, 1948 – November 29, 2025 Bill Moellers, age 77, passed peacefully into Heaven on November 29, 2025, at his home in Petaluma, California, held lovingly in the arms of his family.Born on October 2, 1948, in Decorah, Iowa, Bill was the beloved son of the late Esther (Uhlenhake) and Rafael…
Read MoreBlazejewski, Ronald T.
Ronald T. Blazejewski, Colonel, USAF & USA (Retired)May 10, 1943 – December 10, 2020 Caledonia, NY – Ronald T. Blazejewski, Colonel US Army (Retired), passed away on Thursday December 10th after a lengthy illness. He is predeceased by his parents, Thaddeus and Eleanor Blazejewski. He leaves behind the love of his life, Beverly Blazejewski, daughters,…
Read MoreArketa, Philip
Philip Arketa, SSgt. USAF (Retired)November 03, 1934 – November 30, 2016 Philip Arketa, a resident of Mount Clemens, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at the age of 82. He was born November 3, 1934, in Juneau, Alaska. On December 29, 1959, in Fukuoka, Japan, he was united in marriage to the former…
Read MoreYoungblood, Theodore M
Theodore M. Youngblood, TSgt., USAF (Retired)November 18, 1930 – December 08, 2020 SEDALIA – Theodore Madison Youngblood, 90, of Sedalia, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Bothwell Regional Health Center. He was born November 18, 1930, in Pasadena, CA, son of Earl W. and Sarah Helen (Slover). His mother died when he was young and…
Read MoreTorsani, Joseph A. III
Joseph A. Torsani III, Lt. Colonel, USAF (Retired)January 20, 1958 – June 04, 2023 TORSANI, III. US Air Force (Ret.) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Kennedy Space Center Flight Operations Chief Pilot. On June 4, 2023, in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Husband to the love of his life Weezy Torsani. Phenomenal dad to…
Read More