Obituaries, Transfers and Retirements

Updated through Feb. 28. For previous obituaries, transfers and retirements (dating to January 2016), click here.

Obituaries

Vicki L. Amundson, 77, died Jan. 15, 2026, in Frankston, Texas. The former Exchange catalog/online associate retired in 2005.

Dorothy R. Bailey, 93, died Jan. 24, 2026, in Port Aransas, Texas. The former JBSA-Lackland AFB Exchange Human Resources associate retired in 1997.

Barbara C. Barrera, 75, died Feb. 19, 2026, in Phenix City, Ala. The former Fort Benning Exchange senior store associate retired in 2015.

George G. Brown, 79, died Dec. 14, 2025, in Moultrie, Ga. The former Dan Daniel Distribution Center motor vehicle operator retired in 1999.

Stefania Brunson, 85, died Feb. 9, 2026, in Montrose, Colo. The former Vicenza Exchange reorder associate retired in 2002.

Kwan I. Chon, 82, died Jan. 12, 2026, in Hayward, Calif. The former West Coast Distribution Center materials handler retired in 2003.

Socorra Dayhuff, 102, died Jan. 22, 2026, in Marina, Calif. The former Presidio of Monterey Exchange associate retired in 1977.

Harold Delellis, 78, died Feb. 9, 2026, in Trippstadt, Germany. The former Ramstein/Baumholder customer Experience Associate retired in 2018.

Carmen P. Echazarreta, 94, died Feb. 9, 2026, in San Francisco. The former Oakland dc warehouse accounting technician retired in 1994.

James R. Edson, 82, died Feb. 3, 2026, in Culpeper, Va. The former HQ merchandise program analyst retired in 2000.

Barbara A. Edwards, 92, died Jan. 20, 2026, in Camden-Wyoming, Del. The former JBMDL-Dover Area Exchange supervisory customer experience teller retired in 1995

Arceli S. Equila, 62, died Jan. 10, 2026, in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. The former Schofield Exchange Express store manager retired in 2024.

Herbert W. Floyd, 81, died Jan. 18, 2026, in Cedar Creek, Texas. The former HQ collections manager retired in 2006.

Floy L. Furr, 87, died Jan. 16, 2026, in Corinth, Texas. The former HQ accounting tech retired in 1999.

Charlette L. Godfrey, 91, died Jan. 24, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. The former JBSA-Lackland AFB Exchange operations clerk retired in 1989.

Leona M. Hanson, 74, died Jan. 27, 2026, in Goldsboro, N.C. The former Seymour-Johnson AFB Exchange inventory control associate retired in 2016.

Douglas L. Haun, 81, died Dec. 22, 2025, in Howe, Texas. The former HQ contract team leader retired in 2005.

Donald J. Jenkins, 75, died Feb. 2, 2026, in Germany. The former Kaiserslautern-Vogelweh gas station manager retired in 1998.

Wilma F. Jenkins, 83, died Feb. 2, 2026, in Johnson City, Tenn. The former Fort Campbell Exchange annex operator retired in 2007.

Edgar E. Jimmerson, 93, died Jan. 19, 2026, in Cedar Hill, Texas. The former HQ computer software specialist retired in 1990.

David P. Judd, 86, died Jan. 27, 2026, in Reno, Nevada. The former HQ auditor-in-charge retired in 1995.

Melvin E. Krasow, 91, died Jan. 24, 2026, in Jonesboro, Ga. The former America Catalog Group associate retired in 1993.

David W. Lane, 92, died Jan. 12, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. The former JBSA-Randolph AFB Exchange manager retired in 1985.

Ester Lopez, 95, died Feb. 9, 2026, in Irvington, N.J. The former Puerto Rico Exchange office associate retired in 1997.

Naoko K. Marriott, 87, died Feb. 15, 2026, in Bonaire, Ga. The former Misawa AB Exchange store manager (branch) retired in 1997.

Carolyn L. Means, 79, died Jan. 28, 2026, in Converse, Texas. The former JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Exchange store manager (branch) retired in 2013.

Pearl Nelson, 95, died Feb. 12, 2026, in Niceville, Fla. The former Eglin AFB Exchange store associate retired in 1998.

Josephine Ortiz, 100, died Jan. 12, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. The former Homestead AFB Exchange sales associate retired in 1986.

Carrie L. Pearson, 84, died Jan. 17, 2026, in Newport News, Va. The former JBLE-Fort Eustis Exchange store associate retired in 2002.

Elton l. Perkins, 83, died Jan. 16, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. The former JBSA-Randolph AFB Exchange shift manager retired in 2009.

Phyllis J. Pires, 83, died Dec 8, 2025, in Kaneohe, Hawaii. The former Hawaii Area Exchange associate retired in 1992.

Karen K. Pupuhi, 73, died Jan. 27, 2026, in Pahoa, Hawaii. The former Hawaii Area Exchange services business manager retired in 2007.

John P. Rogers Jr., 69, died Feb. 13, 2026, in Abilene, Texas. The former Dyess AFB Exchange Human Resources manager retired in 2011.

Akiko I. Simmers, 94, died Jan. 9, 2026, in Atwater, Calif. The former Castle AFB Exchange senior store associate retired in 1995.

Dorcas K. Stanton, 91, died Feb. 15, 2026, in Kennesaw, Ga. The former Robins AFB Exchange stockroom manager retired in 2008.

Louise E. Swittenberg, 90, died Jan. 24, 2026, in Fort Washington, Md. The former JB Andrews cook retired in 1994.

Francisca G. Tadeo, 88, died Jan. 1, 2026, in Tracy, Calif. The former Oakland Distribution Center Human Resources associate retired in 1999.

John C. Taylor, 93, died Jan. 29, 2026, in Honolulu. The former deputy director of Engineering retired in 1988.

Thelma C. Waldron, 92, died dec 18 2025 in Tipp City, Ohio. The former Wright-Patterson AFB accounting associate retired in 1997.

Mildred P. Walton, 77, died Jan. 28, 2026, in Grovetown, Ga. The former HQ learning manager retired in 2005.

Raymond A. Weaver, 86, died Feb. 10, 2026, in Bullhead City, Ariz. The former March Air Reserve Base automotive worker retired in 1994.

Joyce M. Wheeler, 91, died Jan. 29, 2026, in Bossier City, La. The former Barksdale AFB Exchange retail supervisor (annex) retired in 1994.

Warren R. Whetstone, 74, died Jan. 17, 2026, in Newport News, Va. The former Dan Daniel Distribution Center materials handler retired in 201

Judith L. Wiggins, 80, died Feb. 14, 2026, in New Port Richey, Fla. The former Holloman AFB Exchange business manager retired in 2003.

Sylvia E. Williams, 71, died Jan. 27, 2026, in Frederica, Del. She was a JBMDL-Dover AFB Exchange inventory control associate.

Kathryn Wilson, 80, died Jan. 15, 2026, in Whitsett, N.C. The former Dan Daniel Distribution Center associate retired in 2000.

Patricia A. Wyatt, 71, died Feb. 25, 2026, in Axtell, Texas. The former Waco Distribution Center office administrator retired in 2010.

Jose A. Zapata, 80, died Jan. 25, 2026, in Mansfield, Texas. The former Waco Distribution Center materials handler retired in 2005.

 

Transfers

Nelly E. Acosta-Alvarado – services business manager, Fort Gordon Exchange, to services business manager, JBER-Elmendorf AFB Exchange

Joseph Borja – assistant main store manager, Fort Jackson Exchange, to region retail program specialist, Western Region

Taryn R. Charvoz – main store manager, U.S. Air Force Academy Exchange, to general manager, Incirlik Exchange

Kristine L. Cowley – general manager, Okinawa Exchange, to North East Area regional vice president

Benjamin W. Gaucher – supervisory customer experience associate, EUCOM Exchange, to shift manager, Pittufik Space Force Base Exchange

Brenda J. Goodie – Military Clothing store manager, Nellis AFB Exchange, to Military Clothing store manager, JBSA-Lackland AFB Exchange

Amanda S. Tuten – food concept manager, Fort Hood Exchange, to restaurant manager, JBSA-Lackland AFB Exchange

Ma Carmela Huebner – store manager (branch), JBPHH-Hickam AFB Exchange, to main store manager, Wright-Patterson AFB Exchange

Jerry Jordan – sales & merchandise manager, Travis AFB, to main store manager, Edwards AFB Exchange

Krystal R. McLaurin – services business manager, Ramstein/Baumholder Exchange, to general manager, Scott AFB Exchange

Felicia D. Robinson – restaurant trainer, Human Resources, to core business instructor,  Human Resources

Spenser Stancil – store manager, Pittufik Space Force Base, to store manager, Camp Mabry Exchange

Bobbi J. Watson – services bus manager, Redstone Arsenal Exchange, to services business manager, Korea Southern Exchange

Leazel Williams – general manager (dual), Carlisle Barracks Exchange, to main store manager, Fort Meade Exchange

Christopher J. Zewatski  –  sales & merchandise manager, JRM-Andersen AFB Exchange, to sales & merchandise manager, USAG Humphreys Exchange

 

Retirements

Regina K. Austin, HQ, 34 years

Clarence Bell, Fort Stewart Consolidated, 14 years

Anthony Blas, Nellis AFB Exchange, 6 years

James H. Bookmiller, Denver Exchange, 17 years

Karl J. Bowen, Dan Daniel Distribution Center, 19 years

Cheryl M. Chevis, Fort Bragg Exchange, 29 years

Tina M. Dangerfield, HQ, 16 years

Hal de Graffenried, U.K. Consolidated Exchange, 23 years

Carolyn A. Dixon, NAS-JRB Fort Worth Exchange, 8 years

Polly Y. Galmore, HQ, 30 years

Yasuyo K. Jackson, Dobbins AFB Exchange, 7 years

Mark A. Kaste, Wiesbaden Exchange, 12 years

Frankie R. Mantanona, Central Region Facilities Management Office, 20 years

Linda E. Mason, HQ, 35 years

Susanne M. Monserrate, Puerto Rico Exchange, 27 years

Ray E. Owens, Seymour Johnson AFB Exchange, 30 years

Banchee Porter, Fort Belvoir Exchange, 16 years

Dean A. Schluter, Katterbach-Illesheim, 22 years

Teresa A. Weber, Wiesbaden Exchange, 35 years

Brian K. Yarbrough, HQ, 30 years