Obituaries, Transfers and Retirements

Updated through Aug. 31. For previous obituaries, transfers and retirements (dating to January 2016), click here.

Obituaries

Consuelo A. Abadam, 79, died July 29, 2026, in San Ramon, Calif. The former JRM-Andersen Area Exchange assistant retail manager retired in 1993.

Jean Alloway, 95, died Aug. 17, 2026, in Killeen, Texas. The former Fort Hood Exchange food manager retired in 1998.

Susie E. Banta, 100, died July 3, 2026, in Belhaven, N.C. The former Patrick AFB Exchange associate retired in 1976.

Annie M. Battle, 86, died Aug. 19, 2026, in Montgomery, Ala. The former HQ process project manager retired in 2002.

Joyce A. Bergey, 83, died Aug. 24, 2026, in Longview, Texas. The former Fort Carson Exchange customer support manager retired in 1995.

Hannah I. Bishop, 82, died July 26, 2026, in Clarksville, Tenn. The former Fort Campbell Exchange accountant retired in 2003.

Thomas Blong, 94, died Feb. 6, 2026, in Brandon, Suffolk, England. The former U.K. Consolidated Exchange motor vehicle operator retired in 1999.

Eva M. Burgan, 69, died Aug. 1, 2026, in Ennis, Texas. The former HR data analyst retired in 2020.

Nona T. Capel, 61, died Aug. 22, 2026, in Yorktown, Va. The former Dan Daniel Distribution Center logistics operations manager retired in 2024.

David Casteel, 70, died Aug. 20, 2026, in Sierra Vista, Ariz. He was a Fort Huachuca Exchange custodial worker.

Jacqueline D. Chambers, 69, died June 19, 2026, in Columbus, Ga. The former Fort Benning Exchange supervisory customer experience associate retired in 2026.

Pearl M. Christianson, 93, died Aug. 19, 2026, in Marion, Ill. The former Eaker AFB Exchange combined activities manager retired in 1992.

Teresita Cobar, 82, died Aug. 4, 2026, in Chula Vista, Calif. The former Oakland Distribution Center warehouse logistics assistant retired in 2001.

Rolando R. Convento, 96, died July 15, 2026, in San Diego, Calif. The former HQ Senior Executive Dining Room associate retired in 1988.

Wallace O. Cross, 87, died Aug. 10, 2026, in Gurley, Ala. The former Redstone Exchange warehouse worker retired in 1994.

Emilio N. Del Rosario, 56, died Aug. 15, 2026, in Stockton, Calif. The former West Coast Distribution Center logistics assistant retired in 2024.

Kevin R. Douglas, 76, died July 20, 2026, in Lincoln, Neb. The former Travis AFB food service foreman retired in 2012.

Gloria A. Eversley, 86, died July 11, 2026, in Bend, Ore. The former Vandenberg AFB Exchange senior store associate retired in 2006.

Mattie E. Foster, 106, died Aug. 5, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. The former HQ computer operator retired in 1985.

Rosa E. Furry, 93, died May 27, 2026, in Tacoma, Wash. The former JBLM-Fort Lew sales associate retired in 1992.

Laura J. Gardner, 90, died Aug. 12, 2026, in Newburgh, N.Y. The former U.S. Military Academy Exchange human resources manager retired in 2003.

Robin E. Green, 85, died July 29, 2026, in Mineola, Texas. The former HQ data resources planning specialist retired in 1997.

Terry W. Grissom, 75, died July 22, 2026, in Duncanville, Texas. The former HQ quality-assurance specialist retired in 2013.

Victor Grizelle, 52, died Aug. 31, 2026. He was an HQ-Controller systems analyst.

Jonathan Harris, 72, died Aug. 31, 2026 in Columbus, Ga. He was a laborer at the Fort Benning Exchange.

Elizabeth Heronymus, 92, died Aug. 11, 2026, in Abilene, Texas. The former Fort Stewart Consolidated assistant retail manager retired in 1995.

Mary E. Hightower, 93, died Aug. 8, 2026, in Mt. Juliet, Tenn. The former Denver Exchange operations assistant retired in 1995.

Frankie C. Hill, 86, died Aug. 10, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. The former MacDill AFB Exchange training instructor retired in 1995.

Nathaniel P. Howard Jr., 76, died July 24, 2026, in Hinesville, Ga. The former Atlanta Distribution Center inline processing/bulk industrial equipment mechanic foreman retired in 2008.

Lillian B. Humphries, 90, died July 21, 2026, in Littleton, Colo. The former Barksdale AFB Exchange store associate retired in 2004.

Haruko Kamisato, 95, died May 31, 2026, in Wahiawa, Hawaii. The former Hawaii Area Exchange cashier retired in 1986.

Kikuko Kilzer, 96, died Aug. 6, 2026, in San Anselmo, Calif. The former Presidio of San Francisco food service worker retired in 1992.

Stephen L. Leoras, 86, died July 29, 2026, in Spotsylvania, Va. The former Fort Belvoir wood craftsman retired in 1996.

Marilyn J. Massey, 68, died Aug. 3, 2026, in Flower Mound, Texas. The former Real Estate store fixtures & equipment manager retired in 2016.

Myrna J. Mathieson, 79, died Aug. 3, 2026, in Burkburnett, Texas. The former Sheppard AFB Exchange senior store associate retired in 2013.

Jane McClintock, 75, died Aug. 20, 2026, in Green Valley, Ariz. The former Davis-Monthan AFB operations manager retired in 2017.

Doreen R. Merriman, 87, died July 16, 2026, in Cabot, Ark. The former Little Rock AFB Exchange senior store associate retired in 2005.

Jutta M. Morrill, 91, died Aug. 26, 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colo. The former U.S. Air Force Academy Exchange department supervisor retired in 1996.

Thomas M. Orlik, 79, died July 26, 2026, in Castroville, Texas. The former JBSA-Lackland AFB Exchange senior store associate retired in 2005.

Robert P. Pierson, 78, died Aug. 25, 2026, in El Paso, Texas. He was a Fort Bliss Exchange customer experience associate.

Lydia Ramos, 96, died July 27, 2026, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The former Puerto Rico Exchange sales associate retired in 1992.

Quantisha Reeves, 48, died Aug. 27, 2026, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. She was a food service worker at the JBLM Burger King.

Lee T. Robinson, 79, died Feb. 2, 2026, in Alexandria, Va. The former Fort Belvoir warehouse worker retired in 2012.

Eddie L. Sanders, 87, died Aug. 22, 2026, in Montgomery, Ala. The former Atlanta Distribution Center warehouse worker foreman retired in 1992.

Shirley R. Shanklin, 90, died Aug. 17, 2026, in Fayetteville, Neb. The former Denver Exchange sales associate retired in 1996.

Katherine S. Smith, 81, died July 24, 2026, in College Park, Ga. The former HQ Specialized Distribution Center warehouse worker retired in 2009.

Imogene Sparks, 89, died July 29, 2026, in Woodbridge, Va. The former Fort Belvoir inventory control associate retired in 2011.

Robert M. Stetson, 83, died Aug. 7, 2026, in Arden, N.C. The former Okinawa Exchange associate retired in 1995.

Debbrey A. Stevenson, 73, died Aug. 11, 2026, in Clarksville, Tenn. The former Fort Campbell Exchange food service foreman retired in 2017.

Warren Travis, 64, died Aug. 3, 2026, in Sedalia, Mo. He was a Whiteman AFB Exchange customer experience host.

Helga M. Voegel, 90, died July 30, 2026, in Bautzen, Germany. The former HQ-Europe associate retired in 1992.

Albert J. Wheeler, 86, died July 22, 2026, in Hampton, Va. The former Joint Base Langley-Eustis Exchange automotive worker retired in 1995.

Geneva P. Williams, 88, died Aug. 18, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. The former MacDill Exchange supervisory store associate retired in 2000.

Gerald D. Williams, 79, died Aug. 15, 2026, in Cibolo, Texas. The former Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom Exchange services business manager retired in 2011.

 

Transfers

Keon D. Boney – general manager, Edwards Exchange, to general manager, Travis AFB

Robin J. Boylan – general manager, EUCOM Exchange, to general manager, Grafenwoehr Exchange

Dylan E. Carlile – shift manager (retail/gas), JBMDL-Dover Area Exchange, to assistant store manager (branch), Pituffik Exchange

Courtney (Page) Clark – general manager, JBMDL-Dix Consolidated Area, to general manager, EUCOM Exchange

Maecelle S. Cummings – services business manager, Fort Knox Exchange, to services business manager, Fort Campbell Exchange

Stacy J. Firemoon-Saulsberry – general manager (dual), Barksdale AFB Exchange, to general manager, Fort Leonard Wood Exchange

Ivy Garcia-Romero – Central Region services program specialist, to services  business manager, Ramstein/Baumholder

Gina L. Gerhard – store manager (branch/gas), JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Exchange, to operations manager, JRM-Andersen Area Exchange

Roland Guerra Jr. – main store manager, Okinawa Exchange, to general manager, U.S. Military Academy Exchange

Antonio D. Headen – assistant food court manager, Kwajalein, to assistant food court manager, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

Zaemma R. Hord – shift manager, Schofield Exchange, to assistant food court manager, Kwajalein

Ju Y. Leon – restaurant manager, Hill AFB Exchange, to assistant restaurant manager, JBPHH-Hickam AFB Exchange

Jessica Mack – store manager (branch), C.E. Kelly Exchange, to store manager (branch/gas), Maxwell-Gunter AFB

Jose A. Solares Jr. – West Coast Distribution Center fleet manager to regional fleet supervisor, Humphreys Distribution Center

Johnny R. Tomlin – food court manager, Fort Carson Exchange, to food court manager, EUCOM Exchange

Christopher L. Woods – main store manager, Fort Polk Exchange, to general manager, Yokota AB Exchange

 

Retirements

Lynne E. Adkerson, HQ-RE, 12 years

Johnny Bonner, IT, 10 years

Robert D. Brown, HQ-MD, 20 years

Johannes K. Cats II, Hill AFB Exchange, 17 years

Garth A. Clayton, IT, 15 years

Sabrina D. Coston, Fort Rucker Exchange, 15 years

Robert S. Danek, HQ-MD, 36 years

Ingrid G. De Luca, Eastern Region food business office, 16 years

Janette E. Doyle, HQ-SFD, 19 years

Susan G. Eaton, Vice President of Audit, 21 years

Belinda Grayson, West Coast DC, 38 years

Julie C. Gregory, Offutt AFB, 30 years

James K. Hampton, IT, 5 years

Yong W. Han, HQ, 20 years

Mellanese D. Hanks, HQ-MD, 21 years

Clifford Holland, Fort Bragg, 15 years

Keiko Y. Hopkins, Fort Hood Exchange, 8 years

David C. Kern, HQ-EG, 18 years

Alexander A. Mamaril, Grafenwoehr Exchange, 32 years

Rebecca L. Manglona, West Coast DC, six years

Alleana D. McKenzie, HQ, 20 years

Donald W. Montgomery, Waco Distribution Center, 34 years

Charito M. Orenia, JBLM-Fort Lewis, 18 years

Tan Q. Pham, IT, 17 years

Nickolas L. Riggs, Altus AFB Exchange, 24 years

Margarita Rivera, Fort Bragg Exchange, 23 years

Otfried “Otti” Schaaf, safety specialist, Europe Region, 45 years

Daniel S. Stinson, Dan Daniel Disributiont Center, 17 years

Shirley A. Truman, Luke-Williams AFB, 26 years

Vey Tsin, Dan Daniel Distribution Center, 7 years

Charles E. Wickersham, IT, 27 years

Kevin O. Williams, HR, 36 years