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Spc. Michael Henry Bailey II
Sgt. Noah M. Korte
Spc. Kurt W. Kern
Pfc. Justin M. Whitmire
Kevin F. Manchester
Gwen McCarthy
Bayleigh Elizabeth Ringo
Sue Johns
Marilyn Reveley Brewer
Mary Jane Dulin Taylor
Sgt. 1st Class Roderick Demaine Johnson
Doug Morgan
Gwen Dalton
Wilson Glenn
Capt. Shawn Patrick Charles
Sgt. John A. Lyons
Specialist Russell Allen Richardson
Private First Class Steven Francis Shapiro
June Campbell
Sharon Jungman Copeland
Kay Lynn Neumann
Private Gregory Anthony Salas
PV2 Anthony Ray Secatero
Lois F. Casey
Dr. Thomas Preston Edwards
Freda K. Friedrich
Trudy Stuart
Marcella Mary Wilson
Charles William Meadors
Jackie Don (Jack) Wheeler
Sgt. 1st Class Washington Vaalele Ale
Paul T. Boston
CPL Chester G. Stoda
Taylor Willingham
Charles Allen Evans
Frances Marie Falkner
SGT Dennis L. Lee
Specialist Reggie D. Hudspeth
Bryce Carter Koerth
Bobby G. Luther
SPC Sarah E. Morris
SPC Justin W. Powell
Alayne Fuller Ramsden
Specialist Ralph Edward Dawson
Sandra Alison Sheard
SSG Steve Lancelot Watson
Bob Russell Howerton
Sergeant First Class Troy Dell Bargo
Staff Sergeant Jonathan Howard Monzingo
Specialist Charles L. Simmons
Sergeant Steven Luna Talamantez
Paul Edward White
Missy Jo Huber
Captain Matthew G. Nielson
Captain David E. Vancamp
Specialist Matthew Ryan Gallagher
Private First Class Dylan Jeffrey Johnson
Staff Sgt. Russell Jeremiah Proctor
Gayle Blaylock Herrin
Staff Sgt. Nicholas P. Bellard
Sergeant Glenn Michael Sewell
Specialist Cole L. Chambers
James Gaylon Arnold Sr.
Private First Class Matthew J. England
Private First Class William V. Norder
Elmer W. Glazener, Sr.
Vance Francis
Don Richard Welborn
Thomas McCarthy
David Charles Barnard
Antonio Guajardo
Corporal Gjelosh Vata
James Leonard “Jim” Ashworth
Private First Class Tommy Lee Curd
James Robbins
Margaret Ruth Ann Larsen
Sergeant First Class Shawn Michael Coolidge
Specialist Dustin Irl Johns
Specialist Juan Ortega Jr
Billye Street Fuller
Rhynold Lee Weehunt
Hazel Nichols
Carolyn Fay Grigsby Wallace
Arlee Lackey
Staff Sergeant Thomas Wayne Owens
Specialist Martin James Lamar
Donald Goodnight
Abby Goodrich Keeling
Edwin Moore Carpenter
Specialist Ian Anthony Borelli
Elizabeth Buzzini
Spc. Michael Henry Bailey II
FORT HOOD, Texas - Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died Dec. 29 in Temple, Texas, from injuries suffered from a gunshot wound Dec. 23 in Killeen, Texas.
Spc. Michael Henry Bailey II, 26, whose home of record is listed as Flint, Mich., joined the military in August 2008 as an air traffic control equipment repairer. He was assigned to 4th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood since June 2010.
Bailey deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from May 2011 to November 2011.
Bailey’s awards and deco rations include the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with campaign star and Army Service Ribbon.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are currently under investigation.
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Spc. Kurt W. Kern
FORT HOOD, Texas -- The Department of Defense announced the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Spc. Kurt W. Kern, 24, whose home of record is listed as McAllen, Texas, died Dec. 27 in Paktia, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered from the detonation of an improvised explosive device.
Kern joined the military in September 2009 as military police and was assigned to the 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, since September 2011.
Kern deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in December 2011.
Kern’s awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon.
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Sgt. Noah M. Korte
FORT HOOD, Texas -- The Department of Defense announced the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Noah M. Korte, 29, whose home of record is listed as Lake Elsinore, Calif., died Dec. 27 in Paktia, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered from the detonation of an improvised explosive device.
Korte joined the military in May 2003 as military police and was assigned to the 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, since September 2011.
Korte deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in December 2011. He also deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from September 2007 to December 2008, from March 2005 to February 2006 and from January 2004 to April 2004.
Korte’s awards and decorations include four Army Commendation Medals, two Good Conduct Medals, the Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medals with Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with numeral two, Army Service Ribbon, three Overseas Service Ribbons, Driver and Mechanic Badge with operator and Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-Wheeled Vehicles.
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Pfc. Justin M. Whitmire
FORT HOOD, Texas -- The Department of Defense announced the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Pfc. Justin M. Whitmire, 20, whose home of record is listed as Easley, S.C., died Dec. 27 in Paktia, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered from the detonation of an improvised explosive device.
Whitmire joined the military in September 2010 as a health care specialist and was assigned to the 720th Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, since September 2011.
Whitmire deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in July 2011.
Whitmire’s awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon.
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Kevin F. Manchester
Graveside services for Kevin F. Manchester, 58 of San Diego, California, were held Jan. 4 at the Salado Cemetery with Rev. Andy Davis officiating.
Manchester died December 25, 2011 in a San Diego hospital.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Gwen McCarthy
Services for Gwen McCarthy, 85, of Salado were held Tuesday December 27, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Temple. Interment followed at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Killeen, TX. Visitation was held at Broecker Funeral Home on Dec. 26.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Bayleigh Elizabeth Ringo
Services for Bayleigh Elizabeth Ringo, age 5, of Salado were held December 23, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Salado with Rev. Travis Burleson officiating. Burial followed at Harris Cemetery near San Saba.
Bayleigh died December 20, 2011 in a Temple hospital.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Sue Johns
Services for Sue Johns, 73 of Salado will be held at 2 p.m. Dec. 28 at Salado United Methodist Church, Salado. Interment will be at the Jennings Mountain Cemetery, Brownsboro, Texas at a later date.
Sue Johns died in a local nursing home on December 17, 2011.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Marilyn Reveley Brewer
Memorial services for Marilyn Reveley Brewer, 64, of Salado were held Dec. 10 at Grace Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kathy Vineyard officiating. Private burial held in Salado Cemetery.
Brewer died December 6, 2011 in The Meridian Health Care Center.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Mary Jane Dulin Taylor
Mary Jane Dulin Taylor passed away November 18, 2011 with her two daughters by her side
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Sgt. 1st Class Roderick Demaine Johnson
Sgt. 1st Class Roderick Demaine Johnson, 40, whose home of record is listed as Columbus, Ga., died Dec. 4 at his off-post residence from a terminal illness.
Johnson, entered active-duty service in November 1993 as a network switching systems operator maintainer and recently served as a telecommunications operations chief. He was assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, Warrior Transition Brigade, Fort Hood, since April 2011.
Johnson deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from July 2005 to July 2006 and from July 2009 to July 2010.
Johnson’s awards include the Bronze Star Medal, two Joint Service Commendation Medal, four Army Commendation Medals, two Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, five Army Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Device, Iraqi Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with numeral three, Army Service Ribbon, three Overseas Service Ribbons, NATO Medal, Recruiter Badge (Gold) with 3 Sapphire Achievement Stars and the Driver and Mechanic badge.
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Doug Morgan
Services for Doug Morgan, 75 of Salado will be held 11 a.m., Dec. 1 at Salado United Methodist Church.
He died on November 27, 2011.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
Gwen Dalton
Funeral services for Gwen Dalton, 51 of Salado were held Nov. 28 at the Dossman Funeral Home Chapel in Belton with Rev. Gary DeSalvo officiating. Burial followed at the Salado Cemetery.
Dalton passed away on November 20, 2011.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
Wilson Glenn
Funeral services for Wilson Glenn, 88, of Temple, were held Nov. 8 at the Dossman Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Kevin Avery officiating. Glenn died November 4, 2011 at The Arbor House of Temple.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Capt. Shawn Patrick Charles
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn.
Capt. Shawn Patrick Thoma Charles, 40, whose home of record is listed as Hickory, N.C., died Oct. 23 at Brook Army Medical Center in San Antonio from a terminal illness.
He entered active-duty service in January 2009 and was assigned to 2nd Battalion 8th Calvary Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division.
Charles deployed in support of Operation New Dawin in August 2011.
Charles’ awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, two Army Achievement Medals, Army Good Conduct Medal, two National Defense Service Medals, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with “M” device, Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon.
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Sgt. John A. Lyons
The Department of Defense announced the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. John A. Lyons, 26, of Seaside Park, N.J., died Oct. 26,2011 in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire.
Lyons joined the military in February 2009 as a combat engineer and was assigned to the 8th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, Fort Hood, since June 2009.
Lyons deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in December 2010.
Lyons’ awards and decorations include the NATO Medal, three Army Achievement Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and Combat Action Badge.
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Specialist Russell Allen Richardson
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died in his barracks room Oct. 29, 2011.
Specialist Russell Allen Richardson, 26, whose home of record is listed as Big Bear Lake, Calif., entered active-duty service in December 2008 as a motor transport operator. He was assigned to Company D, 1st Battalion, Warrior Transition Brigade, since December 2010.
Richardson’s awards and decorations include Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon.
Cause of death is under investigation.
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Private First Class Steven Francis Shapiro
The Department of Defense has released the name of a Soldier who died in Tallil, Iraq, October 21, 2011 in support of Operation New Dawn.
Private First Class Steven F. Shapiro, 29, whose home of record is listed as Hidden Valley, Calif., entered active-duty service in March 2010 as an M1 Armor Crewman. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, since July 2010.
Shapiro deployed in support of Operation New Dawn earlier this year.
Shapiro’s awards and decorations include an Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon.
Cause of death is under investigation.
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June Campbell
June Campbell, 103, of Salado, formerly of Henderson, Texas, passed away October 20, 2011, at the home of her daughter in Salado.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Sharon Jungman Copeland
Funeral services for Sharon Jungman Copeland, 63, of Salado have been set for 2 p.m. Oct. 27 at Heartfield Funeral Home Chapel in Belton with Rev. Arthur Washburn officiating and Alan Haire doing the Eulogy. Interment will follow in Salado Cemetery.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Artilla Patton
Artilla Patton 91 passed away on October 14, 2011, after an extended illness. She passed away in a nursing home in St. Louis, MO.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Kay Lynn Neumann
Kay Lynn Neumann, 67, of Salado, lost her battle with pancreatic cancer on Oct. 17, 2011.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Private Gregory Anthony Salas
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died October 14, 2011 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Temple.
Private Gregory Anthony Salas, 27, whose home of record is listed as Alamogordo, N.M., entered active-duty service in October 2005 as an armament/electrical/avionic systems repairer. He was assigned to 4th Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, since July 2007.
Salas deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from April 2009 to April 2010.
Salas’ awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, three Army Achievement Medals, Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon.
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PV2 Anthony Ray Secatero
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died in his barracks room October 3, 2011. Cause of death is under investigation.
Private Anthony Ray Secatero, 32, whose home of record is listed as Canoncito, N.M., entered active-duty service in October 2010 as a carpentry and masonry specialist. He was assigned to 104th Engineer Company, 62nd Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, since March 2011.
Secatero’s awards and decorations include National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon.
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Lois F. Casey
Services for Lois F. Casey, 89, of Belton were held October 8, 2011 at Salado Cemetery. Visitation preceded the service Oct. 7 at at Broecker Funeral Home, Salado.
Lois F. Casey died October 2, 2011 at a local hospital.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Dr. Thomas Preston Edwards
Memorial services for Dr. Thomas Preston Edwards, 90, of Morgan’s Point Resort, will be held at 10 a.m. October 15, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Belton with Rev. Andy Davis officiating. A private burial will be held for the family.
Dr. Edwards died October 7, 2011 at his home on Lake Belton.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Freda K. Friedrich
Graveside services for Freda Katherine Friedrich, 84, of Salado were held October 11, 2011 at Salado Cemetery. Friedrich passed away October 8, 2011 at a local care center.
Freda was born on December 10, 1926, the daughter of Rudolf and Elsie (Carsten) Meyer of Salado.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Trudy Stuart
Funeral services for Trudy Stuart, 57, of Salado, were held October 12, 2011, at the Grace Baptist Church in Salado with Rev. Ed Thomas and Rev. Steve Waechter officiating. Burial followed at the North Belton Cemetery.
Stuart died October 9, 2011 at her home in Salado.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Marcella Mary Wilson
Services for Marcella Mary Wilson were held October 8, 2011 at St. Stephens Catholic Church, Salado with Father Gregory McLaughlin officiating. Burial followed at Salado Cemetery.
Marcella Mary Wilson died October 1, 2011 at her residence. She was born on January 8, 1928 in Effington, Minn. to Paul Turchin and Pauline Danelke Turchin.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Charles William Meadors
Charles William Meadors, 79, of Salado, passed away September 26, 2011, at his home.
He was born September 23, 1932 in Decatur, Illinois to Rudolph and Martha Meadors.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Jackie Don (Jack) Wheeler
Jackie Don (Jack) Wheeler, age 73, died at home in Salado on September 25, 2011, surrounded by his wife Kate, friends and family.
He was born in Gorman, Texas to John Henry and Velma Mae Wheeler.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Sgt. 1st Class Washington Vaalele Ale
FORT HOOD, Texas -- Officials have released the name of a Soldier who died from an apparent gunshot wound September 24, 2011 in Harker Heights. Sgt. 1st Class Washington Vaalele Ale, 39, whose home of record is listed as Pago Pago, American Samoa, entered active-duty service in April 1992 as a cannon crewmember. He was assigned to 479th Field Artillery Brigade, First Army Division West, since April 2011.
Ale deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from October 2006 through December 2007 and again from August 2008 through October 2008.
Ale’s awards and decorations include a Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, three Army Commendation Medals, seven Army Achievement Medals, six Army Good Conduct Medals, three National Defense Service Medals, Korea Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with two campaign stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, three Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbons, Army Service Ribbon, three Overseas Service Ribbons, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Recruiter Badge-Gold with three Sapphire Achievement Stars, Combat Action Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge, and a Basic Marksman Qualification Badge.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation. A photo was not currently available.
Paul T. Boston
Memorial services for Paul T. Boston, 87, of Belton will be held on September 24, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Temple with Pastor Tom Robbins officiating.
Paul was born in Clarendon, Texas on June 1, 1925 to Pearl Talmage and Myrtle Belle Leverett Boston. He grew up in Shamrock, Texas.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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CPL Chester G. Stoda
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died on leave while scuba diving Sept. 2, 2011. in Kauai, Hawaii.
Cpl. Chester Gerhardt Stoda, 32, whose home of record is listed as Black River Falls, Wis., entered active-duty service in Feb. 2008 as a combat engineer.
He was assigned to the 8th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade since July 2009.
Stoda deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in December 2010.
Stoda’s awards and decorations include one NATO Medal, two Army Achievement Medals, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, two Overseas Service Ribbons, and a Combat Action Badge.
Taylor Willingham
Taylor Willingham passed away on September 5, 2011, surrounded by her family.
Community friends are invited by her family to a celebration of her life 11 a.m. Sept. 17 at the Salado United Methodist Church.
Taylor Willingham was born on August 17, 1957.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Charles Allen Evans
Memorial services for Charles Allen Evans, 61, of Salado were held Aug. 30 at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home with Rev. Don Johnson officiating.
Evans died Aug. 28, 2011 at his residence.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Frances Marie Falkner
Frances Marie Falkner, age 91, died August 28, 2011 in Belton, Texas. Frances was born August 17, 1920 in Waco, Texas to James M. Blackwell and Zelda Boyd Blackwell.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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SGT Dennis L. Lee
Sergeant Dennis Lamont Lee died after becoming ill during unit physical training Aug. 26. The exact cause of death is undetermined at this time.
Lee, 37, whose home of record is listed as Detroit, Mich., entered active-duty service in May 2006 as a cannon crewmember. He was assigned to 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, since November 2007.
Lee deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from November 2007 to January 2009.
Lee’s awards and decorations include two Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medal, Valorous Unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with three campaign stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, two Overseas Service Ribbons, one Combat Action Badge, and a Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver Wheeled Vehicles.
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Specialist Reggie D. Hudspeth
Specialist Reggie D. Hudspeth, 27, whose home of record is listed as Fort Worth, Texas, entered active-duty service in May 2003 as a automated logistical specialist. He was assigned to the 49th Movement Control Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), since May 2007.
Hudspeth deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from December 2008 to November 2009 and Operation Iraqi Freedom from April 2003 - March 2004.
Hudspeth’s awards and decorations include two Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, two Army Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star, Iraqi Campaign Medal with arrowhead device, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and a NATO Medal.
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Bryce Carter Koerth
Bryce Carter Koerth age 3 months, of Gatesville passed away Aug. 8, 2011.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Bobby G. Luther
Funeral services for Bobby “Grumpy” Gene Luther, 69, of Temple were held August 13, 2011 at Heartfield Funeral Home in Belton with Rev. Billy Johnson officiating. Interment followed in Salado Cemetery. Bobby was born in Belton on December 7, 1941 to the late Claude (C.E.) and Ivy Lawson Luther.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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SPC Sarah E. Morris
Specialist Sarah Elissa Morris, 23, of Mansfield, Texas, entered active-duty service in August 2007 as a food service specialist. She was assigned to 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, since February 2010.
Morris deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from October 2008 to October 2009.
Morris’ awards and decorations include an Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and the Overseas Service Ribbon.
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SPC Justin W. Powell
SPC Justin Wade Powell, 21, of Gilmer, Texas, entered active-duty service in November 2008 as an air traffic control operator. He was currently assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, since June 2009.
Powell deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from July 2010 to June 2011.
Powell’s awards and decorations include an Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with combat service star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO International Security Assistance Medal, Aviation Badge, and Sharpshooter Badge.
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Alayne Fuller Ramsden
Memorial services for Alayne Fuller Ramsden, age 76, of Salado will be held 11 a.m. Aug. 4 at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton.
Born July 7, 1935 in New York City to Edgar Rudolph and Marie (Gurnack) Fuller. Ramsden grew up in Norwick, Connecticut. She attended Ladycliff College in New York. She was an educator for most of her life and lived in Salado for the past 25 years.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Specialist Ralph Edward Dawson
Ralph Edward Dawson died July 24,2011. He was found unresponsive in his barracks room .
Specialist Ralph Edward Dawson, 41, whose home of record is Trevorton, Pa., entered active-duty service in October 2007, as a military police specialist.
Since April 2008, he was assigned to 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Calvary Division, here.
Dawson deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from December 2008 to December 2009.
Dawson’s awards and decorations include an Army Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with combat service star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Driver and Mechanic Badge. The incident is under investigation.
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Sandra Alison Sheard
Funeral services for Sandra ‘Sandy” Alison Sheard, 55, of Salado, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2011, at the Dossman Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Harbour officiating. Burial will follow at the Salado Cemetery.Mrs. Sheard died July 30, 2011 at her home in Salado.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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SSG Steve Lancelot Watson
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died July 26, 2011. He was found unresponsive in his barracks room here.
Staff Sergeant Steve Lancelot Watson, 58, whose home of record is listed as Riverside, Calif., entered active-duty service in July 1971. Watson served as an infantryman but was currently assigned as a battalion medical noncommissioned officer. Since May 2009, he was assigned to 2nd Battalion, Warrior Transition Brigade, here.
Watson deployed in support of Desert Storm/Desert Shield in May 1992 and Operation Iraqi Freedom from January 2006 to November 2006.
Watson’s awards and decorations include two Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon.
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Bob Russell Howerton
Bob Russell Howerton, 82, of Salado, passed away July 22, 2011 at a Temple hospital.
He was born April 15, 1929, in Abilene to Russell and Jeanette Howerton.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Sergeant First Class Troy Dell Bargo
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died July 12, 2011 from a serious illness in Scott and White Hospital, Temple, Texas.
Sergeant First Class Troy D. Bargo, 46, whose home of record is listed as Mary Alice, Ky., entered active-duty service in July 1996 as a multiple launch rocket system automated tactical data systems specialist. He was assigned to the Warrior Transition Battalion, here.
Bargo deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from April 2003 to August 2003 and on February 2004 to February 2005.
Bargo’s awards and decorations include two Army Commendation Medals, eight Army Achievement Medals, Meritorious Unit Citation, Army Superior Unit Award, four Army Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with combat service star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, two Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbons, Army Service Ribbon and three Overseas Service Ribbons, Army Recruitment Badge-Gold with three Sapphire Achievement Stars and the Driver and Mechanic Badge.
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Staff Sergeant Jonathan Howard Monzingo
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died July 12, 2011 after a terminal illness at Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas.
Staff Sergeant Jonathan Howard Monzingo, 28, whose home of record is listed as Safford, Ariz., entered the military in April 2002 as an AH-64 Attack Helicopter repairer, and deployed to Afghanistan with 1st Battalion, 285th Aviation Regiment, Arizona National Guard. He entered active-duty service in August 2005, and was assigned here to 1st Battalion, Warrior Transition Brigade.
Monzingo’s awards and decorations include the Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal and the NATO medal.
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Specialist Charles L. Simmons
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died from a terminal illness July 12, 2011 at Scott & White Hospital, Temple, Texas.
Specialist Charles L. Simmons, 34, whose home of record is listed as Waco, Texas, entered active-duty service in January 2007 as a cavalry scout. He was assigned to 504th Military Intelligence Battalion, here, since October 2010.
Simmons deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from July 2009 to July 2010.
Simmons’ awards and decorations include the Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with combat service stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Action Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge with wheeled vehicle skill tab.
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Sergeant Steven Luna Talamantez
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died July 10, 2011 from wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with indirect fire in Maysan Province, Iraq.
Sergeant Steven Luna Talamantez, 34, whose home of record is listed as Laredo, Texas, entered active-duty service in January 2008 as an M1 armor crewman. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, since May 2008.
Talamantez deployed in support of Operation New Dawn from February 2011 to July 2011, and Operation Iraqi Freedom from December 2008 to November 2009.
Talamantez’s awards and decorations include an Army Commendation Medal, two Army Achievement Medals, Meritorious Unit Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with combat service star, Global War on Terrorism Sevice Medal, Army Serice Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge with tracked and wheeled vehicle skill tabs. He will be posthumously awarded a Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart Medal.
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Paul Edward White
Services for Paul Edward White, 69, of Salado will be private. Paul died July 12, 2011 at St. David’s Hospital in Austin, Texas. He was born March 17, 1942 in Corpus Christi, Texas to John White and Catherine Pappas White.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Missy Jo Huber
Missy Jo Huber, 41, of Salado died Sunday July 3, 2011. Memorial services will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday July 7, at the Scanio-Harper Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Jeffreys and Pastor Kyle Pierce officiating. Burial will be private.
Complete obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Captain Matthew G. Nielson
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died June 29,2011 of wounds sustained from an indirect fire attack in Badrah, Iraq.
Captain Matthew G. Nielson, 29, whose home of record is listed as Jefferson, Iowa., received his commission in May 2008 as an armor officer and was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, since November 2010.
Nielson was deployed in support of Operation New Dawn.
Nielson’s awards and decorations include an Army Achievement Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and Air Assault Badge.
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Captain David E. Vancamp
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died June 29 of wounds sustained from an indirect fire attack in Badrah, Iraq.
Captain David Edward Vancamp, 29, whose home of record is listed as Wheeling, W. Va., received his commission in June 2002 as an armor officer and was assigned to Troop G, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, since February 2011.
Vancamp was deployed in support of Operation New Dawn, and had previously deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from August 2006 to May 2007.
Vancamp’s awards and decorations include a Bronze Service Medal, a Purple Heart, a Meritorius Service Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, Iraqi Campaign Medal with two combat service stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, a Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, two Overseas Service Ribbons, a Combat Action Badge and a Parachutist Badge.
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Specialist Matthew Ryan Gallagher
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died June 26, 2011 of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident in Wasit province, Iraq.
Specialist Matthew Ryan Gallagher, 22, whose home of record is listed as North Falmouth, Mass., entered active-duty service in October 2008 as a cavalry scout. He was assigned to 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, since June 2010.
Gallagher was deployed in support of Operation New Dawn, and had previously deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from April 2009 to November 2009.
Gallagher’s awards and decorations include an Army Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with combat service star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and a Combat Action Badge.
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Private First Class Dylan Jeffrey Johnson
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died June 26, 2011 from wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device in Diyala province, Iraq.
Private First Class Dylan Jeffrey Johnson, 20, whose home of record is listed as Tulsa, Okla., entered active-duty service in August 2009 as a cavalry scout. He was assigned to 4th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, since June 2010.
Johnson’s awards and decorations include an Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with combat service star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and an Overseas Service Ribbon.
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Staff Sgt. Russell Jeremiah Proctor
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died June 26, 2011 from wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device in Diyala province, Iraq.
Staff Sgt. Russell Jeremiah Proctor, 25, whose home of record is listed as Oroville, Calif., entered active-duty service in June 2005 as a cavalry scout. He was assigned to 4th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, since December 2005.
Proctor deployed in support of Operation New Dawn from May 2011 to June 2011, and Operation Iraqi Freedom from October 2006 to January 2008 and again from January 2009 to December 2009.
Proctor’s awards and decorations include two Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, two Meritorious Unit Citations, two Army Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with two combat service stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, three Overseas Service Ribbons, Combat Action Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge with tracked and wheeled vehicle skill tabs.
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Gayle Blaylock Herrin
Graveside services for Gayle Blaylock Herrin, 69, of the Woodlands will be held at 11 a.m. June 30, 2011 at Salado Cemetery with Rev. Jay Thomas officiating.
Full obituary appears in print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Staff Sgt. Nicholas P. Bellard
The Department of Defense announced the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn June 15.
Staff Sgt. Nicholas P. Bellard, 26, whose home of record is listed as El Paso, Texas, died June 13, in Wasit province, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.
Bellard joined the military in October 2003 as a cavalry scout was assigned to 6th Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, since August 2008.
Bellard deployed in support of Operation New Dawn from January 2011 to June 2011 and Operation Iraqi Freedom from January 2009 to November 2009.
Bellard’s awards and decorations include two Army Commendation Medals, five Army Achievement Medals, Meritorious Unit Commendation, two Army Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with two combat service stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon.
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Sergeant Glenn Michael Sewell
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died June 13 from wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device in Wasit province, Iraq.
Sergeant Glenn Michael Sewell, 23, whose home of record is listed as Live Oak, Texas, entered active-duty service in November 2007 as a cavalry scout. He was assigned to 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, since October 2009.
Sewell deployed in support of Operation New Dawn from January 2011 to June 2011 and Operation Enduring Freedom from June 2008 to June 2009.
Sewell’s awards and decorations include a Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, three Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with combat service star, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with combat service star, Global War on Terrorism Sevice Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Serice Ribbon, two Overseas Service Ribbons, Combat Action Badge.
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Specialist Cole L. Chambers
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died June 10, 2011 from injuries in a motorcycle accident in Belton, Texas.
Specialist Cole Leslie Chambers, 23, whose home of record is listed as Tomball, Texas, entered active-duty service in July 2006 as a cavalry scout. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, since July 2010.
Cole deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in September 2007.
Cole’s awards and decorations include an Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Combat Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Nation Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Combat Action Badge.
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James Gaylon Arnold Sr.
Services for James Gaylon Arnold Sr., age 55 of Salado were held June 13, 2011 at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton. Reverend John Warden officiated. Burial followed in the Salado Cemetery. Arnold died June 10, 2011 at his home in Salado.
The full obituary appears in the print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Private First Class Matthew J. England
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died June 8, 2011 when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device in An Najaf Province, Iraq.
Private 1st Class Matthew Joseph England, 22, whose home of record is listed as Gainesville, Mo., entered active-duty service in September 2009 as an armor crewman. He was assigned to 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, since January 2010.
England deployed in support of Operation New Dawn in August 2010.
England’s awards and decorations include an Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge and Driver and Mechanic Badge.
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Private First Class William V. Norder
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died June 9 , 2011 from injuries in a vehicle accident in Lincoln, Neb.
Private 1st Class William Victor Norder, 20, whose home of record is listed as Lincoln, Neb., entered active-duty service in May 2010 as an infantryman. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, since September 2010.
Norder deployed in support of Operation New Dawn in August 2010.
Norder’s awards and decorations include an National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Combat Infantry Badge.
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Elmer W. Glazener, Sr.
Memorial services for Elmer William Glazener, Sr., 81, of Belton will be held at 10 a.m. June 11, 2011 at Three C Cowboy Fellowship in Salado with Evelyn Glazener officiating. Mr. Glazener passed away June 8, 2011 at a local hospital.
The complete obituary appeared in the print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Vance Francis
Funeral services for Vance Francis, of Salado, were held May 18, 2011. He passed awya May 12, 2011. Vance Francis was born in Dallas April, 28, 1918 to Lorena Vance and Samuel T. Francis. He spent most of his life in Texas.
The complete obituary appeared in the print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Don Richard Welborn
Graveside services for Don Richard Welborn, 66, of Salado will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, May 13, 2011 at Live Oak Cemetery in Youngsport with Bert Alpha officiating. Welborn passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at his home in Salado.
The complete obituary appeared in the print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Thomas McCarthy
Thomas McCarthy, 85, of Salado, died at 11:58 p.m. May 9, 2011 at a local hospital. Celebration of Life for Tom will be held 4-7 p.m. Sunday, May 15 at Inn on the Creek.
The Mass will be May 16, at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Temple, with visitation from 9:30 a.m. to start of Mass at 10:30 a.m..
The procession to the Central Texas Veteran's Cemetery in Killeen will be led by the Patriot Guard after Mass for his internment.
The complete obituary appeared in the print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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David Charles Barnard
Services for David Charles Barnard, 70, Salado will be private.
Barnard died May 6, 2011 at a local hospital after a long illness.
He was born in Austin to Charles and Yvonne Barnard on November 20, 1940.
The complete obituary appeared in the print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Mildred Smith
Mildred Smith, 80, of Temple, Texas, passed away April 20, 2011. She was born to Emmitt and Minnie (Pfluger) Fuchs on September 26, 1930 in Pflugerville, Texas.
The funeral service was held April 23, 2011 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pflugerville.
Private First Class Antonio G. Stiggins
The Department of Defense announced the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn.
Private First Class Antonio G. Stiggins, 25, whose home of record is Rio Rancho, N.M., died April 22, in Numaniyah, Iraq, when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.
Stiggins joined the military in January 2010 as a cavalry scout was assigned to Troop F, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment. He arrived at Fort Hood May 2010.
Stiggins deployed in support of Operation New Dawn in September 2010.
Stiggins’ awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbons and Combat Action Badge.
1st Lt. Omar J. Vazquez
The Department of Defense announced the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn.
First Lt. Omar J. Vazquez, 25, whose home of record is Hamilton, N.J., died April 22, in Numaniyah, Iraq, when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.
Vazquez received his commission in February 2009 as a field artillery officer and was assigned to Troop F, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, since April 2010.
Vazquez deployed in support of Operation New Dawn in September 2010.
Vazquez’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbons and Combat Action Badge.
Sergeant Christian A. Garcia
The Department of Defense announced the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn.
Sergeant Christian A. Garcia, 30, of San Diego, Ariz., died April 2, 2011 in Babil province, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his position with indirect fire.
Garcia joined the military in June 1999 as a quartermaster and chemical equipment repairer and was assigned to the Maintenance Troop, Regimental Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, since August 2010.
Garcia deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from December 2004 to December 2005 and from November 2007 to January 2009.
Garcia’s awards and decorations include two Army Commendation Medals, four Army Achievement Medals, two Army Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with campaign stars, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbons, NATO medal, and Driver and Mechanic Badge for Mechanics.
Staff Sergeant Quadi S. Hudgins
The Department of Defense announced the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn.
Staff Sergeant Quadi S. Hudgins, 26, of New Orleans, La., died April 2, 2011 in Babil, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his position with indirect fire.
Hudgins joined the military in June 2003 as a radio and communications security repairer and was assigned to the Maintenance Troop, Regimental Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood, since June 2010.
Hudgins deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from October 2005 to September 2006.
Hudgins’ awards and decorations include two Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, Meritorious Unit Commendation, two Army Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbons, Air Assault Badge, and Basic Marksman Qualification Badge.
Sergeant Jorge A. Scatliffe
The Department of Defense announced the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn.
Sgt. Jorge A. Scatliffe, 32, of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, died April 3 in a non-combat related incident potentially from a medical condition at Mosul, Iraq.
Scatliffe, joined the military in April 1998 as a Bradley fighting vehicle system maintainer and was assigned to Company E, 27th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, since April 2005.
Scatliffe deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from April 2003 to August 2004, from December 2005 to December 2006, and from June 2008 to May 2009.
Scatliffe’s awards and decorations include two Army Commendation Medals, three Army Achievement Medals, four Army Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with campaign stars, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbons, Army Service Ribbon, Driver and Mechanic Badge for Mechanics, Driver and Mechanic Badge for Wheel Vehicle Drivers, and Driver and Mechanic Badge for Tracked Vehicle Drivers.
Specialist Charles A. Young
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier found dead from an apparent gunshot wound April 4 inside a vehicle in Temple.
Specialist Charles A. Young, 24, whose home of record is Elkhart, Ind., joined the military in September 2006 as a military intelligence systems maintainer and integrator and was assigned to Company B, 15th Military Intelligence Battalion, Fort Hood, since August 2010.
Young deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from March to September 2010.
Young’s awards and decorations include the Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Army Service Ribbon.
Circumstances surrounding his death are under investigation.
Sgt. 1st Class Randy Richard
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died at Carl R. Darnall Medical Center after collapsing while standing in formation March 29 here. The cause of death is unknown at this time.
Sgt. 1st Class Randy Richard, 40, of Mamou, La., joined the military in February 1991 as an automated logistical specialist and was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Brigade Troops Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade. 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), Fort Hood, since November 2010.
Richard deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from April 2003 to July 2004 and from August 2008 to October 2008.
Richard’s awards and decorations include the four Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, six Army Good Conduct Medals, two National Defense Service Medals, Korean Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon with numeral three, six Overseas Service Ribbons, Army Service Ribbon, United Nations Medal, NATO Medal and Driver and Mechanic Badge.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
Specialist Justin S. Richardson
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died from a gunshot wound to the chest April 2 at Carl R. Darnall Medical Center, here.
Specialist Justin S. Richardson, 25, whose home of record is Bronx, N.Y., joined the military in December 2005 as a motor transport operator and was assigned to Company A, 15th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, since September 2010.
Richardson deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from January 2008 to January 2009.
Richardson’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon.
Circumstances surrounding his death are under investigation.
Antonio Guajardo
Services for Antonio Guajardo, 80, of Belton were held March 26, 2011 at St. Stephens Catholic Church in Salado with Reverend Greg McLaughlin officiating. A visitation preceded the service.
Antonio Guajardo died March 21, 2011 at a local hospital. He was born January 17, 1931 in Bartlett, TX to Eusebio and Inez Capetillo Guajardo.
James Leonard “Jim” Ashworth
Services for Retired Major James Leonard “Jim” Ashworth, 84, of Temple, formerly of Killeen and Salado, were held 1 p.m. March 24, 2011 at the First Baptist Church of Salado with Reverend Pat Anderson officiating. Burial with full military honors followed at Central Texas State Veterans’ Cemetery in Killeen. Services have been entrusted to Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home of Killeen. Jim passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011, at his home.
Private First Class Tommy Lee Curd
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who was found unresponsive March 20, 2011 in his barracks. The cause of death is unknown.
Private First Class Tommy Lee Curd, 19, whose home of record is Ellington, Mo., joined the military in February 2010 as a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic and was assigned to 509th Forward Support Company, 504th Special Troops Battalion, 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, Fort Hood, since December 2010.
Curd’s awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Army Service Ribbon.
Circumstances surrounding his death are under investigation.
Corporal Gjelosh Vata
Ft. Hood released the name of a Soldier who died after battling a serious illness March 9 in Clinton Township, Mich.
Corporal Gjelosh Vata, 26, whose home of record is Macomb, Mich., was assigned to the Warrior Transition Unit, Fort Hood, since March 2. He entered active duty service in March 2008 as a Patriot launching station enhanced operator and maintainer.
Vata’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal (posthumously awarded), National Defense Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon and Army Overseas Service Ribbon.
James Robbins
Graveside funeral services for James Robbins 48, of Salado, were held at March 12, 2011 at the North Belton Cemetery with Minister Joe Baisden officiating.
James Robbins died March 9, 2011 in a Temple hospital.
Donna Marie Sarvis
Services for Donna Marie Sarvis, 43, of Harker Heights were held March 14, at the Broecker Funeral Home Chapel, Salado, with Pastor Tunis Schuurman officiating.
Donna Marie Sarvis died March 9, 2011 at a local hospital.
Margaret Ruth Ann Larsen
Services for Margaret Ruth Ann Larsen, 87, of Salado were held March 8, 2011 at Broecker Funeral Home, Salado.
Ruth Ann died on March 4, 2011 at a local hospital.
Sergeant First Class Shawn Michael Coolidge
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier found dead in his residence Feb. 17, 2011 in Killeen, Texas.
Sergeant First Class Shawn Michael Coolidge, 40, whose home of record is Lake Placid, N.Y., entered active-duty service in June 1991 as an M1 armor crewman. He was assigned to the U.S. Army Operational Test Command, Fort Hood, since December 2010.
Coolidge deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from November 2005 to November 2006 and from March 2008 to March 2009.
Coolidge’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, five Army Commendation Medals, seven Army Achievement Medals, five Army Good Conduct Medals, two National Defense Service Medals, Korean Defense Service Medal, two Armed Forces Expeditionary Medals, Southwest Asia Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, the Iraq Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon with numeral three, Army Service Ribbon, three Army Overseas Service Ribbons, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, Combat Action Badge and Driver and Mechanic Badge.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Specialist Dustin Irl Johns
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who was found unresponsive Feb. 7, 2011 at a residence in Killeen, Texas.
The cause of death is unknown at this time.
Specialist Dustin Irl Johns, 25, whose home of record is Crane, Texas, joined the military in November 2006 as a cannon crewmember and was assigned to 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood since August 2006.
Johns deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from November 2007 to February 2009.
Johns’ awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with campaign service star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon.
Circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.
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Specialist Juan Ortega Jr
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who died Feb. 21, 2011 from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident in Abilene, Texas.
Specialist Juan Ortega Jr., 23, whose home of record is Abilene, entered active duty service in February 2007 as a combat engineer. He was assigned to Company C, 2nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, since February 2011.
Ortega deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from October 2007 to May 2008 and from October 2009 to September 2010.
Ortega’s awards and decorations include two Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, two Overseas Service Ribbons and Driver and Mechanic Badge.
Circumstances surrounding this accident are under investigation.
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Billye Street Fuller
Funeral services for Billye Street Fuller, 90, of Salado,were held February 23, at the First Baptist Church Salado with Rev. Derald Dugger and Dr. Leroy Kemp officiating. Burial will follow at the Salado Cemetery. Billye Fuller died Saturday February 19, 2011 at a Belton nursing home.
The complete obituary appeared in the print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Rhynold Lee Weehunt
Services for Rhynold Lee Weehunt Sr., 80, of Holland were held February 21, at the 1st Baptist Church, Holland, with Michael Fortson and Danny Shaver officiating.
The complete obituary appeared in the print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Hazel Nichols
Private graveside services were held for Hazel Nichols at Hillcrest Cemetery, Temple.
Hazel Nichols died February 10, 2011 at her residence in Temple. She was 90 years old.
The complete obituary appeared in the print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Carolyn Fay Grigsby Wallace
Services for Carolyn Fay Grigsby Wallace, 60, of Temple were held 10:30 a.m. Feb. 16, at Heartfield Funeral Home in Belton with the Rev. Billy Johnson officiating.
The complete obituary appeared in the print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Arlee Lackey
Services for Arlee Sutton Lackey, 84, were held Feb. 2 at Heartfield Funeral Home in Belton with the Rev. Ridge Adams officiating. She died Sunday, Jan. 30, in a Temple living center.
Full obituary appears in the print edition of Salado Village Voice newspaper.
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Staff Sergeant Thomas Wayne Owens
Staff Sergeant Thomas Wayne Owens who died Jan. 24 in Killeen, Texas, from injuries suffered from an apparent gunshot wound.
Staff Sergeant Thomas Wayne Owens, 27, whose home of record is Slidell, La., joined the military in Jan. 2002 as a cannon crewmember and was assigned to Howitzer Battery, 2nd Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, Fort Hood since September 2006.
Owens deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from July 2003 to Feb.2004 and from Dec. 2007 to Jan. 2009.
Owens’ awards and decorations include the three Army Commendation Medals, four Army Achievement Medals, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with campaign service star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, four Overseas Service Ribbons, Combat Action Badge, Air Assault Badge and Driver and Mechanics Badge with track and wheeled device.
Circumstances are under investigation.
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Specialist Martin James Lamar
Department of Defense officials have released the name of a Soldier killed while supporting Operation New Dawn.
Specialist Martin James Lamar, 42, whose home of record is Sacramento, Calif., died January 15, 2011 in Mosul, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an Iraqi soldier from the unit with which he was training shot him with small arms fire.
Lamar joined the military in September 1999 as a cavalry scout. He was assigned to 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas, since May 2010.
Lamar deployed to Iraq in August 2010 and will be posthumously promoted to Sergeant.
Lamar’s awards and decorations include the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon.
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Donald Goodnight
Services for Donald Goodnight, age 82, of Temple and formerly of Salado, will be held 10 a.m. January 24, 2011 at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton with Rev. Bobby Ellis officiating. Burial will follow in the Salado Cemetery. The complete obituary appears in the Jan. 27 2011 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Abby Goodrich Keeling
Abby Goodrich Keeling, 101, died Jan. 24, 2011 in Salado. Born in Marlin, Oct. 7, 1909, She was the oldest of nine children born to Nick Whitney Goodrich, Sr. and Louise Finks Goodrich. The complete obituary appears in the Jan. 27, 2011 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Edwin Moore Carpenter
Edwin Moore Carpenter, 75 of Salado, died January 24, 2011 at his residence. Carpenter was born in Temple on January 11, 1936 to Willie Edwin Carpenter and Ira (Bell) Moore. Graveside Services will be held 10 a.m. January 27, 2011 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Temple. The complete obituary appears in the Jan. 27, 2011 print edition of Salado Village Voice.
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Specialist Ian Anthony Borelli
FORT HOOD, Texas - Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier who apparently died from a gunshot wound Jan. 4 in Portland, Ore.
Specialist Ian Anthony Borelli, 26, whose home of record is Yuba City, Calif., joined the military in July 2007 as an infantryman. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, since October 2007.
Borelli deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from December 2008 to December 2009.
Borelli’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with campaign star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon and Combat Infantry Badge.
Circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
The Department of Defense announced the death of a Fort Hood soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
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Elizabeth Buzzini
Graveside services for Elizabeth Buzzini, 97, of Houston and formerly of Dallas, will be at 1 p.m. Jan. 15, 2011 at Sparkman Hillcrest North Cemetery in Dallas.
Buzzini passed away January 10, 2011 in a Houston nursing facility. She was born to Dr. E.L. Spurlock and Ada May Carver Spurlock in Greenville, Texas on October 5, 1913.
Full obituary is in the print edition of the Salado Village Voice newspaper (Jan. 13, 2011 edition).
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