Final Flight
Bathman, Charles D.
Charles D. Bathman, Major, USAF (Retired)August 21, 1935 – March 07, 2023 Watauga, Texas – Charles D. Bathman, Major USAF Retired, “Charlie” born August 21, 1935, passed away at the age of 87 on March 7, 2023, in Ft. Worth, Texas. Charlie is survived by his son, daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren. In his early…
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Peter J. Thomas, SMSgt., USAF (Retired)March 09, 1945 – August 07, 2024 A memorial service to honor Pete was held at Vista Verde Memorial Park, Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 11:00 am, 4310 Sara Rd, SE, Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124, where memories of Pete were shared. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pete served a tour in the Vietnam…
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Harmon Brotnov, Colonel, USAF (Retired)September 23, 1931 – August 05, 2024 Harmon Brotnov was a man of wisdom and wit. He left us Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, with the words, “Trust and Love.” It was short and sweet, but we all knew exactly what he meant. Those are the words he lived by, which he…
Read MoreNorman, Norman David Jr.
N. David Norman Jr.,March 31, 1950 – July 09, 2024 N. David Norman, Jr. 74, of Tijeras, NM, died on Tuesday, July 9, at home, after his heroic battle against the disease that claimed him too soon. Dave was a graduate of West Orange (NJ) High School and Furman University (SC). He was smart, loyal,…
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Charles E. Trapp, Colonel, USAF (Retired)September 06, 1932 – January 08, 2024 Col. Charles E. Trapp Jr, USAF retired, 91, after living an out loud life and 46 years with his wife, Susie Trapp, quietly took his final flight on January 8th. He is also survived by his beloved daughters Linda Trapp (and Robert Shook)…
Read MoreStover, Steven L.
Steven Lee Stover, MSgt., USAF (Retired)October 22, 1945 – June 10, 2024 Stephen “Smokey” Lee Stover, age 78, Milton FL went to be with his Lord June 10, 2024.He was born October 22, 1945, Rogers, Arkansas to Ralph Lee and Lydia Cannady Stover. He played football in high school and was awarded Most Valuable Player…
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Joseph A. Civello, Capt., USAFFebruary 10, 1938 – September 23, 2022 Joseph A. Civello passed away on 23 September 2022 at the age of 84. Joe was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Pauline and Anthony Civello. He attended Parks Air College in St. Louis where he met and married his soul mate Mary…
Read MoreBedingfield, James
James Bedingfield, Sgt., USAFApril 06, 1947 – June 22, 2020 James Bedingfield Las Vegas NV. passed away 06-22-2020.He was born April 6, 1947, in Trenton NJ. To M. C. and Rose Bedingfield. Jim graduated from North Burlington County Regional High School in 1965. Jim enlisted in the Air Force in March 1966. He completed helicopter…
Read MoreMellender, Robert G. RIP 2024, Jun 06
Robert “Bob” Godfrey Mellender, USAF (Retired)December 17, 1943 – June 6, 2024 Robert “Bob” Godfrey Mellender was born on December 17, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois. He passed away on June 6, 2024, at the age of 80 years old after a long battle with leukemia and lung cancer. Bob graduated from Crete-Monee High School in…
Read MoreEastman, William D. Jr.
William D. Eastman, Lt. Colonel, USAF (Retired)June 04, 1932 – May 23, 2024 Eastman Jr., William Donald “Don” Flew His Last Flight West on May 23, 2024. Don was born on June 4, 1932, in Port Arthur, Texas and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur. Don is a graduate of Texas Tech…
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