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Updated through June 30. For previous obituaries, transfers and retirements (dating to January 2016), click here.

Obituaries

Glenda M. Beardmore, 83, died May 30, 2026, in Longview, Texas. The former HQ medical claims manager retired in 2013.

Mary K. Bloodworth, 90, died April 18, 2026, in North Augusta, South Carolina. The former Fort Gordon Exchange services operations clerk retired in 1990.

Donald J. Brigham, 79, died June 1, 2026, in Lacey, Washington. The former JBLM-Fort Lewis Exchange warehouse worker retired in 2010.

Linda S. Brooks, 75, died June 5, 2026, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The former Eglin AFB Exchange office assistant retired in 2007.

Winston E. Childree, 84, died June 7, 2026, in Ozark, Alabama. The former HQ senior purchasing analyst retired in 1993.

Jack D. Childs, 96, died May 24, 2026, in Red Oak, Texas. The former HQ business assistant retired in 2000.

Journee Cullars, 20, died May 22, 2026, in Claxton, Georgia. She was a Fort Stewart Consolidated Exchange food service employee.

Patricia M. Donovan, 90, died April 20, 2026, in DuPont, Washington. The former JBLM-Fort Lewis AFB store manager (branch) retired in 1999.

Peggy J. Doswell, 78, died June 24, 2026, in Panama City Beach, Florida. The former Dobbins ARB Exchange office assistant retired in 2003.

Elsie R. Graves, 82, died May 22, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia. The former Hunter AAF supervisory store assistant retired in 2010.

Jonathan W. Green, 63, died June 3, 2026, in Fairfield, California. The former Travis AFB food court manager retired in 2026.

Jackie N. Hall, 84, died April 16, 2026, in Pearl, Mississippi. The former Keesler AFB Exchange shift supervisor retired in 1995.

Jo An Holman, 91, died June 4, 2026, in Everman, Texas. The former HQ purchasing assistant retired in 1996.

Takeo Ito, 101, died May 18, 2026, in Honolulu, Hawaii. The former Exchange architect retired in 1990.

Terry P. Jackson, 79, died May 14, 2026, in Wylie, Texas. The former Deferred Payment Program  manager retired in 1993.

Rhea R. Kale, 95, died Dec. 15, 2025, in Eagle River, Alaska. The former warehouse worker foreman retired in 1982.

Curtis Monroe, 46, died May 29, 2026, in Donsieders, Germany. He was a Kaiserslautern Vogelweh food service foreman.

Ufelia F. Moreland, 91, died June 3, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The former Kirtland AFB Exchange customer service representative retired in 1996.

Larry J. Noble, 85, died June 18, 2026, in Duncan, Oklahoma. The former Edwards AFB Exchange general manager retired in 1993.

Angelina O. Ortiz, 93, died May 29, 2026, in Humacao, Puerto Rico. The former Puerto Rico Exchange warehouse worker retired in 1986.

David M. Palmer II, 78, died May 26, 2026, in Smiths Station, Alabama. The former Fort Benning Exchange electrician retired in 2006.

Edmundo R. Ramos, 92, died June 14, 2026, in El Paso, Texas. The former Fort Bliss Exchange automotive worker retired in 1987.

Brenda S. Rhorer, 76, died June 18, 2026, in Indianapolis. The former Fort Benjamin Harrison Exchange administrative reorder assistant retired in 2007.

Marcella A. Rich, 84, died June 9, 2026, in Glasgow, Kentucky. The former Central Region food business manager retired in 1996.

Virginia Rivera, 76, died May 26, 2026, in Manteca, California. The former West Coast DC materials handler retired in 2017.

Anthony J. Scanapico, 85, died June 19, 2026, in Schulenburg, Texas. The former HQ motion picture officer retired in 1993.

Angelita P. Smith, 74, died April 9, 2026, in Peyton, Colorado. The former Luke/Williams AFB inventory control associate retired in 2012.

Marvin R. Smith, 73, died June 19, 2026, in Mansfield, Texas. The former Eastern Region retail program specialist retired in 2008.

Sandra G. Smith, 80, died May 21, 2026, in Evans Mills, New York. The former Fort Drum Exchange store manager (branch/gas) retired in 2010.

Margaret L. Thielenhaus, 89, died May 24, 2026, in Rantoul, Illinois. The former Chanute AFB Exchange sales area manager retired in 1993.

Linda R. Thompson, 68, died May 30, 2026, in Niceville, Florida. The former Eglin AFB Exchange store manager (branch/gas) retired in 2013.

Ommie C. Thompson, 93, died June 16, 2026, in Morrow, Georgia. The former HQ Specialized Distribution Center associate retired in 1995.

Rolando I. Tungol, 81, died May 19, 2026, in San Lorenzo, California. The former Oakland Distribution Center warehouse materials handler retired in 2001.

Kenneth F. Webster, 84, died June 8, 2026, in Spring Hill, Florida. The former Eglin AFB Exchange accounting assistant retired in 1999.

Margarete West, 89, died June 17, 2026, in Radcliff, Kentucky. The former Fort Knox Military Clothing store shift manager retired in 1998.

Kyonte Woods, 27, died June 15, 2026, in Jacksonville, Arkansas. He was a Little Rock AFB Exchange food service employee.

 

Transfers

Celina E. Forget – restaurant manager, Redstone Arsenal Exchange, to services business manager, Kirtland AFB Exchange

Aaron M. Hobbins – financial analysis manager, financial strategic business group, to financial analysis manager, HQ

Hollie Heft Morales – general manager, Fort Sill Exchange, to general manager, Fort Hood Exchange

Immacula Pierre – assistant main store manager, Kirtland AFB Exchange, to services business manager, Fort Riley Exchange

Tyler Stampes – sales and merchandise manager, Okinawa Exchange, to general manager (dual), Carlisle Barracks Exchange

 

Retirements

James Alexander, Procurement, 5 years

Doris Banks, Dan Daniel Distribution Center, 14 years

Jeffrey L. Beaver, Dan Daniel Distribution Center, 37 years

Percilla L. Brissette, Dyess AFB Exchange, 37 years

William R. Carlon, Ramstein/Baumholder, 33 years

Secelia Cooks-Dabney, HQ, 25 years

Russell Echols, RE Construction Global, 15 years

Wesley W. Hedricks Sr., Fort Carson Exchange, 17 years

Thomas E. Puskaric, West Coast DC, 12 years

Tina L. Retka, Nellis AFB Exchange, 24 years

Rebecca G. Rodriguez, HQ, 23 years

Tom Shull, Director/CEO, 14 years.

Mike Smietana, Senior Vice President, Real Estate, 18 years

Rowchell N. Williams, HQ, 17 years

Joseph W. Wolski, RAF Alconbury, 20 years

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