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2022 Obituaries

Clarence Newton “Newt” Campbell  W5DAD

November 16, 1937 - October 26, 2022 

Clarence Newton Campbell went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.  Newt, as his friends called him, was the oldest son of Paul and Juanita Campbell.  Newt lived a full and fulfilling life.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2022 in the Chapel of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home in Burkburnett.

He met Marlene Burkhart- the love of his life- while studying at the University of Arizona.  After graduation, they were married on July 30, 1960, and Newt started his career in the Air Force. An officer and pilot for 24 years, Newt flew many different types of aircraft.  In Vietnam, he flew 700 combat missions, earning numerous awards and decorations. 

Newt was an instructor pilot, teaching hundreds of young military men how to fly. During this time, he and Marlene had a son, Robert, and a daughter, Deborah.  The family would often run into his former student pilots in chance encounters. No matter where the family was stationed, Newt was active in the local Baptist church, serving in many positions including deacon.

Newt was an amateur radio operator his whole life, earning his operator’s license at the age of 13.  As a “Ham”, Newt was involved with the weather spotter’s organization. Many people tuned in to hear if he would broadcast, “Marlene, go to the hall” as their cue to “duck and cover”.  He was the county emergency coordinator for amateur radio operators and a national traffic system net control operator.

Newt enjoyed helping the community.  He coordinated emergency services for the Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred for 40 years.  He helped erect the Hospice Tree of Lights for fifteen years.

Newt is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marlene, children Robert and wife Kim of Cresson, TX, Deborah Hattendorf and husband, Paul of Flower Mound, TX; grandchildren Kelsey Moelling and husband Jonathan of Ft. Worth, TX, Madison Lowrie and husband, Nathan of Cresson, TX, Erik Hattendorf, and Scott Hattendorf; great-grandchildren Campbell and Olivea Moelling; and his brother, Paul C. Campbell II and wife, Mardena of Corpus Christie, TX; and grand-nephew Paul C. Campbell III and wife, Sandy.

Memorial Service

 Wednesday, November 02, 2022 

10:00 AM 

      Owens and Brumley Funeral Home 

1101 Sheppard Road

Burkburnett, Texas 76354

940-569-3361

Thanks to KA5CRL for informing us

Dr. Thomas Williams Comstock III  N5TC

January 2, 1931 – September 22,2022  

Dr. Thomas W. Comstock passed away on September 22, 2022. His, by any definition, was a life well lived.

He was born in Freeport, Texas and moved to Houston shortly thereafter. His parents divorced when he was very young, and he was raised by his mother. This had a profound effect on him.

After graduation from high school, where he played football, was on the swim team and played tuba in the band, he entered Texas A&M College. During his time at Texas A&M, he was on a conference winning swimming relay, played on the water polo team, and was named Most Valuable Swimmer. Over a period of two weeks in 1952, he graduated from Texas A&M, was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the US Air Force, and married Judith Caroline Reeves. They would stay married for over 69 years until her death in October of 2021. Their marriage was an inspiration to everyone who knew them. He stayed in the Air Force for the next 20 years and retired in 1972 as a Lieutenant Colonel. During his time in the Air Force, he had two overseas postings and four domestic ones. One of those was with the Texas A&M ROTC program in College Station, Texas. It was during this time that he received his master’s degree and PhD. After retiring from the Air Force, he went back to College Station for a position at Texas A&M University. He taught in the Industrial Technology and Industrial Distribution departments for almost twenty years and published two textbooks, as well as influencing the lives of innumerable young people. When he retired, he was made a Professor Emeritus of the University.

During the 70s, he become an avid Ham radio operator. He served as the Vice President for the Gulf Coast Region of the ARRL and on the board of the ARRL for many years. It was also during this time that he and Judith purchased their first RV, and this became a lifelong passion. They traveled across the US and Canada and made many great friends. In fact, they were still using their motor home until the beginning of 2021.

He and Judith met through the United Methodist Church, and they were dedicated and serving members their whole lives. He sang in the choir of every church they belonged to. Their Christian faith was a huge part of their lives and sustained them through the ups and downs of their time together.

He is preceded in death by his wife Judith. He is survived by his sister Donna Jean Brown and her husband Bobby. He is also survived by his children Thomas Jr. and his wife Elizabeth, Cathryn, and David and his wife Mona, his grandchildren Thomas III (Trey) and his wife Sidney, Andrew and his wife Caitlin, Austin, Caraline, and Nicholas, his great grandchildren Thomas IV, Jane, and Esther, and his nieces Amanda and Janell.

He was a loving and beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and a devoted friend. Everyone who knew him would attest to his kind and gracious heart. He will be missed.

The services will be private and in lieu of flowers, please send all donations to the Methodist Children’s Home at 1111 Herring Avenue Waco, TX 76708.

Dossman Funeral Home

2525 N Main

Belton, TX  76513

254-933-2525

Thanks to NC5G for informing us

In part From ARRL  

ARRL Director Emeritus Dr. Thomas W. Comstock, N5TC, passed away on September 22, 2022. He was 91 years old. During the 1970s, Comstock became an avid amateur radio operator. He served as ARRL West Gulf Division Vice Director from 1980 - 1991 and as Director from 1991 - 1997. He was also a Director of the ARRL Foundation and the Scholarship Committee. In recognition of his service to ARRL, the Board of Directors named Comstock  as Director  Emeritus in July 2012.   He was also a member of the ARRL Maxim Society in the  Ambassador Class.  

 JERRY PALMER  KA5UUN

Jerry KA5UUN of Mt Ida, AR passed away on November 27, 2022. 

No additional information was available.

PHIL DEWEY FISHER W5NT

June 26, 1935 – August 8, 2022  

Phil Dewey Fisher passed peacefully at his Wimberley home on August 8, 2022, at 87. Phil was the only child of Jack and Phyllis Fisher of Frisco, Texas. He attended Texas A&M on ROTC, earning his graduate degree in Electrical Engineering and serving for three years at Edwards Air Force Base.   

Phil worked for Bell Labs, AT&T, and Lucent Technologies in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Later, he worked for Sematech in Austin, Texas.   

Phil enjoyed ham radio, skiing, biking, running, scuba diving, underwater photography, his many cats, and his Brangus cattle. He was a deacon at the Wimberley Baptist Church.   

He is survived by Doris Jo Fisher, his wife of 64 years, and his children Patrick Dewey Fisher of San Marcos, Texas, Catherine Jo Fisher of New Haven, Ct, and Melinda Friend of Grens, Switzerland as well as his grandchildren Parker and Edison Fisher, Noah, Isabel, and Clio Bate, and Marina and Leo Friend and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Vernon and Jacqueline Dean of Beaumont, Texas.   

Phil was laid to rest in the IOOF Cemetery in Denton Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to PAWS of Austin. 

Thomason Funeral Home

2001 Ranch Road 12

San Marcos, TX  78666

512-396-2300    

Allen Lee Fields KE6LGE

Allen, of San Antonio, TX  became a SK on  April 25, 2022.

No other information  available.

Douglas Shingler  W5DWS

March 19, 1963 - August 05, 2022 

Douglas Shingler, 59 of Jonesboro passed from this life Friday, August 5, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center.  He was born  March 19, 1963 to Harold and Anna Denney Shingler in Oneida, New York. 

Douglas has lived in Jonesboro since 2006 coming from New York.  He was a truck driver.  Douglas was a ham radio operator, storm chaser, he enjoyed building things, he loved his dog and cats and most of all he loved his grand kids.  

Douglas is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Butch, Tom and Ron; sisters, Patricia, Pam and Dee. 

Survivors include his wife, Kelle Shingler of the home; sons, John Shingler of Jonesboro, Douglas Shingler, Jr. of Utica, New York; daughters, Jessica Benson of New York, Charity Shingler of New York, Amy Shingler of New York, Heather and James Dishlacoff of New York and Nicole Scott of Paragould; brother, Rick Shingler of New York; sisters, Mary Hutchings and Shirley Hoffert both of New York and many, many grandchildren.

Services will be private.

Emerson Funeral Home

1629 E Nettleton

Jonesboro, AR  72401

870-935-4345

emersonfuneralhome.com

Mark McGilvray  K5MRK

April 11, 1943 -September 8.2022

Mark McGilvray was born in Savanna, OK on April 11, 1943 and passed away at his home in Cashion, OK on September 8, 2022.   

Mark worked as a Greyhound driver until he retired after 30 years of service. He then became a Ham operator and talked to many people from all over the world daily. He was a proud member of the Amateur Ham Operator’s Club.  

Mark is survived by  his wife Judith; his 2 children Judi Cruz and James McGilvray; and 3 grandchildren.  

Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Smith-Gallo Funeral Home. There will be private graveside services for the family.

Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.smithgallo.com.

Smith-Gallo Funeral Homestead

220 N First St

Guthrie, OK  73044

405-282-2272  

Thanks to W0ZWS & KE5LTA for informing us  

Donald Eugene King  KB0MOE

August 2, 1937 - August 15, 2022

Donald “Double T” Eugene King, 85, retired Beech Aircraft employee,

passed from this life into the Lord’s care, on Monday, August 15, 2022,

with Janice, his wife of 49 years, by his side.

Donald was born and raised in Rich Hill, Missouri and relocated to Wichita

in the late 1950’s.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, David and Veldo King and by

a daughter, Diana Jean King, sister Betty Gilkey and brother William King.

He is survived by his wife Janice “Gracie” and their children, Donna

(Cleveland) Beverage of Wichita, David (Chandra) King of Midwest City,

OK, Loren “Jimmy” (Johna) King of Carl Junction, MO, Dana (Alvin) Hess of

Wichita and Amy (Dave) King-Brandt of Wichita. Don was blessed to have

15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Double T was one in a million with a sense of humor that was infectious

and was the life of the party. His kids and grandkids all looked forward to

having him call and sing Happy Birthday to them in his own “unique style.”

His great loves were his wife and family, his Boxer dog Jesse and old-time

country music.

He was a CB/Ham radio operator for over 50 years. This passion led to

many friendships both near and far. KB0MOE has forever gone “Silent

Key.”

Donald had a strong faith and loved the Lord. He was a man of character,

a faithful son, husband, dad, father-in-law, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle

and friend.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 12,

2022, at Hope Community Church, 1831 E. 21 st Street, Andover, KS 67002.

In lieu of flowers the family has established a memorial with: The Kansas

Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside Street, Wichita, KS 67219.

Baker Funeral Home

6100 E Central Ave  Suite 201

Wichita, KS  67208

316-612-1700

Thanks to W0ZWS & KE5LTA for informing us

Jay Allen  Boehs  KC5ADQ

Ocober 17, 1935 – July 18, 2022  

Jay Allen Boehs was born on October 17, 1935 in Enid to William Boehs and Mary Schmidt Boehs and passed from this life on July 18, 2022 in Enid.  Due to the death of Jay’s mother, Mary, his stepmother, Julia Koehn Boehs, raised him with his father, William. 

Jay worked as an aircraft refueler at Vance Air Force Base in Enid and was very proud to serve in this capacity.  Jay was employed in various positions with Drummond Grain Co-op and the Tonkawa Grain Co-op, spending a total of approximately forty-five years in the grain industry.  He was widely recognized as a grain expert and was sought after for his considerable expertise.

Jay married Peggy June Hand and to this union, four daughters were born: Debra Lynn, Patricia Lee, Karyl Ann, and Barbara Kay.  Jay considered his almost sixty-five years of marriage to Peggy his greatest personal achievement and success.  Jay and Peggy have resided in the Kaw City area for over thirty years.

Jay and Peggy were members of the Kaws and Squaws Square Dancing Group.  He was a Red Cross volunteer and was RSVP Volunteer of the Year through the Retired Senior Volunteer Program.  Jay was a ham radio operator, a member of the IOOF / Oddfellows, and the Drummond Volunteer Fire Department. 

Those who preceded Jay in death are his mother, Mary Schmidt Boehs; his father, William Boehs; his stepmother, Julia Koehn Boehs; his brother, Wayne Dee Boehs; his sister, Wanda Caraway, and two infant sisters.

Survivors include his wife, Peggy Boehs; his four daughters, Debra Lynn Unruh, and husband, Greg, Patricia Lee Nelson and husband, Bill, Karyl Ann Paxson and husband, James, and Barbara Kay Davidson and husband, Tracy; nine grandchildren, and sixteen great grandchildren.

A memorial service for Jay will be Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Christian Outreach in Kaw City.  Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Helena.  www.lanmanmemorials.com  Facebook: Lanman Funeral Home Inc.

Memorials may be given to Christian Outreach through the funeral home.

Lanman Funeral Home

309 E Fourth

Helena, OK  73741

580-852-3212

Thanks to KE5LTA for informing us  

Marlin Hickman  W5TVP

May 7, 1933 – May 7, 2022

Marlin Hickman, 89, of Pampa, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022 in Pampa.

Services will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 13, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints with Bishop Drew Jennings, Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Pampa ward, officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM on Thursday at the funeral home.

Marlin was born on May 7, 1933 in Montgomery, Louisiana to Virgil and Ophelia Paige Hickman. He attended school in Montgomery before enlisting in the United States Army on November 13, 1948. Marlin was discharged from the Army on July 26, 1952. He then enlisted in the Marine Corps on December 11, 1952 and was discharged on December 10, 1955. After his time in the military Marlin began his career in the oilfield by driving truck for Mobil. He later worked for McCullough Gas and Oil until his retirement after 25 years with the company. Marlin lived in Oklahoma and Canadian before making his home in Pampa in 1980. 

He married Marie Lowe on October 6, 1981 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Marlin was a member of Masonic Lodge #855 in Canadian. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a two-time past master. Marlin was a long-time member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 

He enjoyed traveling and playing baseball with his son, Tyson. Marlin also enjoyed his longtime hobby of amateur radio operator. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Virgil Hickman, Jr., Nolan Hickman, Howard Hickman, and Travis Hickman; and two sisters, Dauphine Cooley and Peggy Hernandez.

Marlin is survived by his wife of 40 years, Marie Hickman; six children, Tyson Hickman and wife Alicia, Belinda Whitley, Kirk Hickman and wife Kim, Grant Hickman, Ruth Ann Rollins and Dewayne Hickman; one brother, Charles Cheek; grandchildren, Andru Hosler, Rory Hickman, and several other grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and many close friends.

Carmichael Whatley Funeral Directors

    600 N Ward

    Pampa, Texas 79065

Thanks to KC5NPC for bringing this to our attention

Johnie Lee Perry W5ZIN

July 7, 1947 – July 11, 2022  

Johnie Lee Perry, 75, of Caldwell, Texas passed away peacefully on July 11, 2022 after a twenty-year battle with Parkinson's disease. He fought hard, but with love, surrounded by family and friends that gave him strength.   

A public visitation is scheduled in his honor at 9:00 AM, Friday, July 15, 2022 followed by a funeral service at 10:00 AM, in the chapel at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell. Interment will follow at Caldwell Masonic Cemetery.  

Johnie was born on July 7, 1947, to Hubert and Laura Perry. He graduated High School from Caldwell, Texas, then went on to continue his studies at Blinn College. Johnie then attended Texas A&M University and graduated in 1969, a true Aggie. Johnie loved all sports, including  football, golf, fishing and hunting. His love and devotion for his parents was exceptional.  

He is survived by his uncle and Aunt Ernest and Bonnie Malkey, Uncle Phil Perry and wife Cindy, Aunt Velma and Husband Jim Morales, numerous cousins.  

Johnie accepted as his Lord and Savior Jesus, and was baptized at the Cowboy Church in Caldwell on July 31, 2016. He continued to faithfully serve the Lord him from that day on.  

Serving as pallbearers will be Danny Brack, Larry Hannon, Chet Hannon, Devin Hannon, Brandon Malkey, Rafael Martinez as well as Jim Limmer, devoted friend. Special thanks to Ernest Malkey for his love and dedication to the family during this most difficult time.  

Express condolences at PhillipsandLuckey.com.  A picture tribute to Johnie can be viewed on the funeral home website.

NOTE:

Johnie Perry was the son of W5ZIN Hubert Perry one of the

founders of the 7290 Traffic Net.  Johnie took

his fathers call after his death in 2008.

Johnie was active on the net until his health

prevented him from joining us.

Thanks to KA5HRF for informing us.  

 Willard Harold Duffey, Sr. K5QPL

May 13, 1934 – June 23,2022  

Willard Harold “Dub” Duffey, Sr, 88, of Ore City, Texas, went to be with the Lord on June 23, 2022. Services will be held at First Baptist Church in Ore City on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. with Brother James Gray officiating. Burial will be at Dennis Cemetery in Hughes Springs following the service. The family will receive visitors on Friday, July 1, 6 – 8 P.M. at Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Diana.  

Willard was born on May 13, 1934 in Galveston, Texas to Leonard Francis and Ella Estelle Duffey. On April 15, 1954, he married Wilma Jean Golden. He attended and majored in Forestry at The Agricultural & Mechanical College of Texas, currently known as Texas A & M and was a member of the Corp. The summer of his Junior year he worked for the National Forestry Service as a lookout, living with his new bride in the Sawyer Ridge Fire Tower in Idaho. As a master electrician, Willard worked in many places, including Lone Star Steel, SWEPCO Power Plants, offshore in the Gulf of Mexico and in Longview, Texarkana, Paris, Shreveport, Oklahoma, Washington, and Tennessee. He was a member of IBEW Local 301 in Texarkana. Willard was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed spending time in the woods and on the lake.  

As a lifetime member of the NRA and TSR, he taught hunter safety to many young people. One of his favorite pastimes was being a lifetime HAM radio operator and a member of SkyWarn Storm Spotter Program. He spent time working disaster relief with the Texas Baptist Men and The Salvation Army Disaster Relief traveling as a Radio Communications Specialist and helping with the Hot Food Big Rigs set up after many of the hurricanes in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida. He had the privilege of joining the Search and Rescue team in Northeast Texas, after the Columbia Space Shuttle broke up during re-entry into the atmosphere. As an adult, he was awarded the Silver Beaver Award, which is awarded to scouts of exceptional character who have provided distinguished service within a council. He was a Boy Scout leader in Ore City for many years and served in Council positions. He was honored to escort a group of Eagle Scouts from the Council one summer as their Counselor, to hike Camp Philmont, New Mexico. Willard was a member of First Baptist Church in Ore City, where he served as a Deacon, Treasurer for the Church, and the sound board operator. He and Jean loved the Lord and spent a lifetime serving in their church. Known as “Popal” by his grandchildren, he loved spending time with them all and they have many, loving memories of those times.  

Survivors include his sister: Helen Baxter, daughter: Pamala Jean York and husband Dwight, son: Willard Harold Duffey, Jr and wife Melinda, grandchildren: Amanda Jones and husband Casey, Justin Duffey and wife Erica, Amelia Potter and husband Dillan, Christopher Stevens, and Ayriana Stevens, great-grandchildren: Cole Jones, Laynie Jones, Clay Jones, Emma Stevens, Jaxon Stevens, Barrett Duffey, and Tatum Duffey.  

He was preceded in death by his parents Leonard Francis Duffey, Sr. and Ella Estelle Duffey, his wife of 63 years, Wilma Jean Golden Duffey, and a brother: Leonard Francis Duffey, Jr.  

Visitation

Friday July  1,2022

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home Diana

1782 U.S. Hwy 259 S

P.O. Box 447   Diana, TX 75640

Service

Saturday  July 2, 2022

10:00 AM

First Baptist Church

212 Cedar St

Ore City, TX 75683

Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home Diana

1782 U.S. Hwy 259 S

P.O. Box 447

Diana, TX 75640

Phone: (903) 663-3811  

Thanks to Jason Duffey (Dub’s grandson) for informing us   

FARRELL MURDERS N5EBH

December 15, 1937 – June 5, 2022

Farrell Murders, 84, of Woodville passed away June 5, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

Born December 15, 1937 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Garland and Alice Murders, he lived in Woodville for many years.  He worked as a carpenter and machinist before retiring as a correctional officer for the Texas Department of Corrections.  Farrell enjoyed hunting, fishing, and anything that involved working with his hands.  He worked with the Tyler County Emergency Management as a Ham Radio Operator.

Farrell was a member of the Snow River Lodge #389 in Spurger having received his 25 year pin in December 2021.  He was a Past Master having serv ed twice and was very involved in serving his community through his lodge.  He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.

Farrell was preceded in death by his parents, Garland Murders and Alice Lucille Coker Murders and a son, Laddie Fox Trainer.

He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Murders; children, Duane Trainer of Woodville; Pamela Aline Murders-Shugart and husband, Ronald of Pasadena, Kimberly Irene Murders-Johnston and husband, Jared of Woodville and their children, Raven Macaw Murders and Jubilee Willa Johntson; brothers, Carl Murders and wife, Becky of Houston, Glenn Murders of Angleton and Gerald Murders and wife, Debbie of Normangee; sisters, Betty Barnes, Dora Raup and Shirley Aguilar all of Longview; grandchildren, Jennifer Barajas, Melody Parks, Laddie Trainer II and Michael Trainer as well as numerous great grandchildren, great, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 1 pm at the Riley Funeral Home Chapel with Masonic Rites and military honors.

Memorial Service

Saturday

June 25, 2022

1:00 PM

Riley Funeral Home

913 U.S. Highway 190 W.

Woodville, TX 75979 

Thanks to K5PFE for informing us  

William M Matthews  KF5CBF

February 11, 1933 - June 02, 2022  

Funeral services for William M. Matthews, 89, of Leesville, will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in the Labby Memorial Funeral Home of Leesville with  Bro. Rickey Robertson and Bro. Ricky Pavlu officiating.  Burial will follow in the Oak Forest Cemetery in Leesville.  

Visitation will be Sunday, June 5, 2022 from 12:00 P.M– 2:00 P.M in the funeral home.  

William was born on February 11, 1933 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana to his parents, George & Gracie Cobb Matthews. He passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at his home in Leesville.  

He worked for TWA Airlines and served in the United States Air Force. He was an avid CB and Ham Radio Operator.  

William is preceded in death by his parents, wife; Betty Jo, sister; Sherry Snell, brothers; Ralph, Cleveland, Donald Matthews.  

Left to cherish his memory is his daughter; Sissy Green and her husband Mark of Leesville, LA., son; Sidney Matthews and his wife Paulia of Florien, LA., sisters; Brenda Wilson and her husband Jerry, Terry Matthews and his wife Kim, Gary Matthews and his wife Terri, Marilyn Marr and her husband Autrey, Linda Lewis, Jean Sharp, Dorothy McComick, Charlie Matthews and his wife Linda, grandchildren; Shere’ Thaxton and her husband Deron of Alexandria, LA., Jason Green and his wife Jamie of Leesville, LA., Tanner Matthews of Florien, LA., great grandchildren; Aiden Thaxton, Braylon Green, Hadley Green, Arabella Matthews, a host of nieces and nephews that he loved.  

The family would like to express special thanks to his caretaker Faye Guydry and to his niece Vanessa Jones for always being there.  

Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Bradley Marr, Colby Matthews, Robert Matthews, Kenny Sharp, Ethan Bruce, Chris Matthews, those serving as honorary pallbearers are Charles Dalme, Autrey Marr, John David Wilson, Audie Wilson, Larry Bruce and Ronnie Matthews.  

Words of comfort may be expressed to the Matthews Family at www.labbymemorial.com  

Visitation 

Sunday, June 5, 2022 

12:00 PM - 2:00 PMLabby Memorial Funeral Home 

601 S 4th St 

Leesville, Louisiana 71446 

Funeral Service Sunday, June 5, 2022 

2:00 Labby Memorial Funeral Home 

Labby Memorial Funeral Home 

601 S 4th St 

Leesville, Louisiana 71446 

Thanks to NE5V for informing us

Charles Caldwell Culver  WB5NGV

February 22, 1934 ~ March 11, 2022   

Charles Caldwell Culver, 88, passed away March 11, 2022, in Copperas Cove, Texas.  A graveside service will be held at Killeen City Cemetery on Friday, March 18 at 1 p.m.  

He was born in Houston, Texas to Clinton and Irma Culver on February 22, 1934.  He joined the Air Force after graduating high school because it had always been his dream to fly.  In 1960 he was stationed at Gray Air Force base in Killeen where he met and married Gay Lynn Sprott.  The Air Force moved them around frequently until he retired, and they came back to Killeen. They had two children and five grandchildren.  

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife Gay, brother Allen and a granddaughter, Violet.  

Survivors include his brother Richard Culver his wife Pat, sister Nina Corbin her husband Rel, daughter Carla Sutton her husband Jerry, his son Clay Culver. Grandchildren Tommie Ann Constantine, Rhonda Sutton, Corey Culver and Chase Culver. Great-grandchildren Marla Belle and Anthony Constantine. 

Harper-talasek

Funeral Home 

506 N. 38th Street  

Killeen, TX 76543  

Tel: 1-254-699-8200

Thanks to N5FKW for informing us

Edward Allen Schmidt  KG5FRZ

June 22, 1949 - February 3, 2022  

Edward Allen Schmidt, 72, passed away February 3, 2022 at Copiah County Medical Center. Visitation will be 9am-10am Wednesday at St. Martin Catholic Church. Service will be 10am Wednesday at St. Martin Catholic Church with burial at Wesson Cemetery. Stringer Family Funeral Services in Hazlehurst is handling arrangements.  

He was born on June 22, 1949 in Independence, LA. He was a Superintendent in Commercial Construction and worked as a Public Assistance Task Force Loader for Emergency Management. Mr. Schmidt was a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps serving six years and was a Vietnam combat veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen Welch Schmidt, Clarence Joseph Schmidt and Edward O. Hutchinson; and grandchild, Everette Allen Schmidt.  

He is survived by his wife, Anita Carol Schmidt; children, Chris Schmidt (Janet) and Amber Schmidt Watts (Jess); brother, Ron Hutchinson (Judy), Russell Schmidt (Pam), Mike Schmidt (Amy), and Tony Schmidt (Karen); sister, Annette Schmidt Harreld; grandchildren, Clarence James Schmidt (Lauren), Andrew Nicholas Schmidt, Hadley Barrett Watts, Caitlyn Marie Burns, Sheldon Burns, and Dalton Burns; and great grandchildren, Kaiser Alan Schmidt and Marley Carrol Schmidt  

Memorials may be made to St. Martin Catholic Church in Hazlehurst.

Stringer Family Funeral Homes

28023 Highway 28

Hazlehurst, MS

Thanks to Ed's grandson, CJ, for informing us

Ray's Memorial Service at Fellowship Baptist Church

New Braunfels, TX

https://youtu.be/D7kg5hkmc0I

 JAMES "JIM" RUSSELL HELMKE  KF5KYT 

September 21, 1947 - January 1, 2022

James Russell Helmke went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 1 in Floresville, Texas, at the age of 74 years, 3 months, 11 days. Jim, as he was known to his family and friends, was born on September 21, 1947, in San Antonio, Texas, the only son and child of Florence Meerscheidt Helmke and Stanley L Helmke. He married the love of his life, Beverli Baumann Helmke on August 12, 1972 at the First Lutheran Church in Floresville. 

 While Jim lived in Floresville, from 1976 until 2010, you would find him in La Vernia at Baumann’s Supermarket where he helped manage the family business, along with his brother-in-law. Since 1986, Jim has been known as “the Voice of the Floresville Peanut Festival”. His voice was recognizable by all who would hear it! He served as the parade announcer/producer, media liaison, electronic media coordinator, and general “hired hand” performing many other jobs behind the scenes. Jim was also known as the local weather expert in Wilson County, always keeping an eye on the sky and warning of approaching storms or inclement weather. He also lent his voice to the Floresville Opry from its inception until COVID put a halt to the shows. Jim also enjoyed photography and spending as much time as he could with his children and grandchildren. Jim was an active member of First Lutheran Church in Floresville. 

Jim is survived by his beautiful children, Linnci Helmke Angle and fiance Richard Silva and Blake Russell Helmke and his wife Bridget Penshorn Helmke; his beloved mother-in-law, Florence Baumann; loving sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Kimberli and Edmond Pruski; his precious grandchildren, Kaeden Angle, Kambri Angle, Landri Helmke, Journi Helmke, Courtney Silva Thresher, Patrick Silva, and Jacob Silva; and his adoring nieces, Tiffani Vickery and husband Dwayne, and Brittani Matthews and husband Mac as well as many loving great nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his beloved wife, his parents and his father-in-law, Henry Baumann. 

Visitation with family and friends will be held at Finch Funeral Chapel, La Vernia on Monday, January 10, 2022 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, with prayer service beginning at 7:00 pm this same evening.

FUNERAL SERVICE

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

10:00 AM

First Lutheran Church

1406 6th Street

Floresville, Texas 78114  

Pastor John Conrad will officiate the services with interment following at Floresville City Cemetery in Floresville, Texas. Memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church Building Fund, 1406 6th Street, Floresville, Texas 78114 or to the Floresville Academic Scholarship Fund, 1200 5th Street, Floresville, Texas 78114.

Thanks to W5OMR for informing us.  

Charles Clark Robinson  AF5AO

April 11 1938 - March 21 2022  

Charles Clark Robinson, 83, of Kerrville, passed away March 21, 2022 in Kerrville. He was born April 11, 1938 in Portsmouth, Ohio. He married Peggy Jean McClain on September 28, 1968 in El Paso, Texas.  

He graduated from EPCC. He worked in Civil Service at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. He was a Navy veteran and a Ham Operator. He was a member of the ARRL.  

His wife, Peggy McClain Robinson, preceded him in death.  

Survivors include daughter, Naomi Kull and husband, William A. Kull Jr.; daughter, Tracey Ciavarro; grandchildren, Krystle Sherman, Dane Robinson, Felica White and husband, Nicholas White, Alec Ciavarro; and great-grandchildren, Nicholas “Nicky” White Jr. and Ace Banks.  

Graveside services will be held at 10 AM, Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Garden of Memories Cemetery.  

The family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to Peterson Regional Medical Center and the Kerrville Police Department.

Grimes Funeral Chapels 

728 Jefferson St

Kerrville, TX 78028

830-257-4544 

www.grimesfuneralchapels.com  

CHRISTOPHER  MILLER NE5V

March 1, 1953 - December 7, 2022  

Christopher “Chris” Miller became a Silent Key on December 7, 2023 at his home in Liberty Hill, Texas.  His ashes were scattered on  his property at Liberty Hill.  He was the son of Alfred and Gussie Miller.  He was a member of the Glad Tidings Church in Liberty Hill.  

Chris lived a full and active life with many accomplishments.  In 1978 he received a degree from the University of Texas in Radio, TV and Film, in 1994 a degree in Computer Programming in Dallas.  He was the Radio News Director for a radio station in Brownfield, was in broadcasting in Freer, TX, did  programming for the public,  tuned pianos for the public and was an “on the road”  musician with Bob KA5CXG in the 1980’s and 1990’s.    

Chris was a very talented musician,  his favorite instruments were fiddle/violin, base guitar, mandolin, regular guitar, but also anything with strings or that could be played.  He had perfect pitch.  

He received his Amateur Radio license in 1976 and joined the 7290 Traffic Net the same year.   He was active in traffic nets, Estar and EMR.    

Over the years Chris lived in several places including, Big Lake in 1982, Brownfield and in 2003 moved to Liberty Hill with his wife Claudia.  His final request was to have his ashes scattered at his house in Liberty Hill since that is where he lived the longest.   

He is survived by his wife Claudia Maynard who he married in 1995, step son Jason, sister Dara in New Mexico,  twin brother Kevin in California.  A memorial was held on December 10, 2022.  

In addition to all his accomplishments, Chris should be remembered as not ever giving up, not letting anything stop him including his loss of vision.  He should be an inspiration to all of us.  

The Gabriels Funeral Chapel and Crematory 

393 North IH-35

P.O. Box 1727, (78627)

Georgetown, TX 78628

512-869-8888   

Many thanks to KA5CXG and WB5FBJ for the information on Chris