PT/IS3 Ralph Taylor Hewling, USN/USNR Served with RVAH-12 in the early/mid 70s Passed away in 2016

Ralph Hewling farthest right in picture.

Ralph Taylor Hewling Buena Vista, Colorado February 12, 1953 - January 15, 2016

Ralph T. Hewling, 62, of Buena Vista, died peacefully at home on January 15, 2016. Ralph was born on February 12, 1953 in Chic

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AQCS Robert Wayne Postak, USN Retired, Served with multiple squadrons and NAMTRA Det 1002

With RVAH-13 on the America in 1971

With his wife, Donna.

Headstone at BARRANCAS NATIONAL CEMETERY, PENSACOLA, FL

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ATC Frank Richardson, USN Retired, Served with RVAH-14

Mr. Frank Richardson, 90, of Albany died Tuesday March 29, 2022 at his residence.
His funeral service will be held Monday April 11, 2022 10:00AM at Kimbrell-Stern with interment to f

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Captain Douglas Connor Coleman, USN Retired, Former CO of RVAH-5 (Oct 71 - Oct 72)

Then Cdr Douglas Coleman CO of RVAH-5

Douglas Coleman, 3 Aug 1934 - 26 Feb 2022

Obituary

Captain Douglas Connor Coleman, USN (Ret), husband, father, and beloved grandfather died peacefully in his home on February 26, 2022 in Pensacola, Florida. He w

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AMH3 Thomas Willam Stancik Sr. USN, Served with RVAH-1 in the late 1960s/early 1970s

From his son on Facebook:

"On 1/18/2022 we lost Thomas Stancik Sr. who served in the Navy from 1968-1971 aboard the USS Ranger. RVAH-1 He was discharged in 1971 after sustaining a gun shot wound in Albany, GA. He went on to get his Masters in Social W

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Vice Admiral Carol Castleman Smith Jr. USN Served with RVAH-3, RVAH-9, CO RVAH-6, CO USS Enterprise (CVAN-65), and Commander of Naval Air Forces Atlantic

Carol Castleman Smith, Jr
7 Sep 1930 to 14 Oct 1983

Sunday, October 16, 1983
Norfolk - Age 53, Commander of Naval Air Forces in the Atlantic. The funeral will be conducted at 11:00 am Monday, October 17, 1983 in Eastern Shore Chapel Episcopal Ch

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Captain Gerald Leonard "Jerry" Coffee, USN Retired, POW, Served with RVAH-13

From Captain Coffee's Facebook page:

We are saddened to relay the news of Captain Jerry Coffee’s passing on Friday November 12th 2021 after 87 years and countless achievements.

It is always difficult to find a way to fit a great man into words,

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LtCdr Lester Kennon “Ken” Lindsey Jr. USNR Retired, Served with RVAH-6 in the Mid to late 1970s

Ken's daughter, Holly, has reported that Ken passed away in March of 2021.

Obituary

Ken Lindsey, 71, passed away March 18, 2021, at home in the loving presence of his beloved daughter, Holly. Ken was born in San Antonio, and was a Texan through an

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AT1 Donald J. Ennis USN Served with RVAH-6 and NAS Key West mid to late 1970s

Obituary for Donald Ennis

MR. DONALD “DONNIE” JOE ENNIS, age 64, of Eastman, GA, formerly of Chicago, IL, died Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Dodge County Hospital.

A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00PM Mon

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Yolanda “Lanny” Harris Skelly, US Navy Spouse of Captain A.R. "Art" Skelly, USN Retired

Yolanda Harris Skelly

Yolanda “Lanny” Harris Skelly of Tallahassee, Florida passed away Friday, June 4, 2021.

Lanny was born July 9, 1939 in Key West, Florida to William Curry Harris and Yolanda Mendoza Harris. She met the love of her life while sh

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PHCS Thomas "Tom" Allen Grube, USN Retired, Served with RVAH-7 in the late 1970s

Then PH2 T A Grube with RVAH-7 on the USS Ranger

Obituary

Thomas (Tom) Allen Grube passed away on October 31st, 2021. He is survived by his wife Maestella Grube, his son Edward Grube, and brother Tim Grube. He is also survived by his granddaughte

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Lloyd Warren Pearson, Served with RVAH-11 in the late 1960s

OBITUARY Lloyd Warren Pearson December 16, 1945 – September 8, 2020

Lloyd Warren Pearson 74, Natural Dam, AR passed from this earthly vessel into the arms of Jesus on September 8, 2020 at the Baptist Hospice Center in Fort Smith, AR. He faithfully fou

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Cdr William J. Belay, USN Retired, Former CO of RVAH-6

William J. Belay
Cdr., U.S.N. (Retired)
June 9, 1931 - March 8, 2001
Passed away at his home in Pensacola, Florida.
Survived by two sons, James (Carol) of Atlanta, GA and Glenn of Tallahassee, FL; and one beloved granddaughter, Claire Marie of Atlanta

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Don Everly, USMCR

Don Everly of early rock ‘n’ roll Everly Brothers dies at 84

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AT-2 Kim S Aerts Served with RVAH-6 in the Early 70s

Served in RVAH-6 1970-1974. Passed on Nov 2016. Fair winds brother

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ATR-3 Richard Kent Hill, USN RVAH-12 Plankowner

Tim Canady has reported the passing of Richard Hill.

Richard Kent Hill

Died: August 9, 2021

Richard Hill, 77, of Greeneville, TN passed away early Monday morning at his home.

He is now with his Lord, his eternal resting place.

He was born in Greenw

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Captain Patrick Eugene O'Gara, USN Retired Former CO of RVAH-12 and RVAH-3

Obit from The Orlando Sentinel March 22, 1988

PATRICK EUGENE O'GARA, 59, 6 Sand Dune Drive, New Smyrna Beach, died Sunday. Bom in Tampa, he moved to New Smyrna Beach from Sanford in 1981. He was a retired Navy captain, having served 30 years includ

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Cdr Henry J. Thiemann Jr, USN Retired CO RVAH-12 1975-1976

Henry J. Thiemann Jr. 1936-1983

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James Michael "Hambone" Ham, Served with RVAH-12 in the mid to late 70s

James Michael Ham Obituary 1

JAMES MICHAEL HAM from the Chronicle-Independent Newspaper website

James Michael Ham Obituary

Here is James Michael Ham’s obituary. Please accept Echovita’s sincere condolences.

It is always difficult saying goodbye t

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AE-1 Joseph "Joe" Barker, Sr. USN, Served with RVAH-6 and RVAH-14 in the mid 70s

Joe passed away around the 20th of July from cancer.

Joe's family is arranging for a burial at sea. Plans are in the work for a memorial service on Joe's birthday on March 5th.2022.

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PT/IS3 Ralph Taylor Hewling, USN/USNR Served with RVAH-12 in the early/mid 70s Passed away in 2016

AQCS Robert Wayne Postak, USN Retired, Served with multiple squadrons and NAMTRA Det 1002

ATC Frank Richardson, USN Retired, Served with RVAH-14

ATC Frank Richardson Obituary

Obituary for Mr. Frank Richardson

Captain Douglas Connor Coleman, USN Retired, Former CO of RVAH-5 (Oct 71 - Oct 72)

Then Cdr Douglas Coleman CO of RVAH-5

Douglas Coleman, 3 Aug 1934 - 26 Feb 2022

Obituary

AMH3 Thomas Willam Stancik Sr. USN, Served with RVAH-1 in the late 1960s/early 1970s

Vice Admiral Carol Castleman Smith Jr. USN Served with RVAH-3, RVAH-9, CO RVAH-6, CO USS Enterprise (CVAN-65), and Commander of Naval Air Forces Atlantic

Captain Gerald Leonard "Jerry" Coffee, USN Retired, POW, Served with RVAH-13

LtCdr Lester Kennon “Ken” Lindsey Jr. USNR Retired, Served with RVAH-6 in the Mid to late 1970s

Obituary

AT1 Donald J. Ennis USN Served with RVAH-6 and NAS Key West mid to late 1970s

Obituary for Donald Ennis

Yolanda “Lanny” Harris Skelly, US Navy Spouse of Captain A.R. "Art" Skelly, USN Retired

PHCS Thomas "Tom" Allen Grube, USN Retired, Served with RVAH-7 in the late 1970s

Then PH2 T A Grube with RVAH-7 on the USS Ranger

Obituary

Lloyd Warren Pearson, Served with RVAH-11 in the late 1960s

Cdr William J. Belay, USN Retired, Former CO of RVAH-6

Don Everly, USMCR

AT-2 Kim S Aerts Served with RVAH-6 in the Early 70s

ATR-3 Richard Kent Hill, USN RVAH-12 Plankowner

Captain Patrick Eugene O'Gara, USN Retired Former CO of RVAH-12 and RVAH-3

Cdr Henry J. Thiemann Jr, USN Retired CO RVAH-12 1975-1976

James Michael "Hambone" Ham, Served with RVAH-12 in the mid to late 70s

James Michael Ham Obituary

AE-1 Joseph "Joe" Barker, Sr. USN, Served with RVAH-6 and RVAH-14 in the mid 70s

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Then Cdr Douglas Coleman CO of RVAH-5Douglas Coleman, 3 Aug 1934 - 26 Feb 2022Obituary

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Obituary for Donald Ennis

Then PH2 T A Grube with RVAH-7 on the USS Ranger

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James Michael Ham Obituary

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ATC Frank Richardson Obituary

Obituary for Mr. Frank Richardson

Then Cdr Douglas Coleman CO of RVAH-5

Douglas Coleman, 3 Aug 1934 - 26 Feb 2022

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