Doris Jane Sanchez

Jan 18, 2026

Doris Jane Sanchez unexpectedly passed away on January 18, 2026, at the age of 78.

She was born in Artesia, CA on June 10, 1947 to George and Johanna Dirken. Doris graduated from Artesia High School in 1965 and was later employed at Safeway, retiring after 29 years. Doris was given the nickname "Olive Oil' at Safeway by her co-workers as...

Kenneth J. Shelly

Jan 16, 2026

Kenneth J. Shelly, age 87, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, in Longwood, Florida.

Ken was born on August 9, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, where he spent his early years before retiring from Ford Moter Company after 32 years. After retiring from Ford he and his wife Ann lived out their dream of living on a sail boat for the...

Timothy Paul Dineen

Jan 12, 2026

Timothy (Tim) Paul Dineen Sr, 71 of Bradenton, Florida previously of Boston, Massachusetts passed away on January 12th, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. Born on February 11th, 1954, 

Tim was a man of many talents. He was a graduate of Christopher Columbus High School, Boston State College and New England School of Law, using his education to become a defense attorney....

Gary L Ackerson

Jan 11, 2026

Dr. Gerald “Gary” Lee Ackerson

January 7, 1935 – January 11, 2026

Dr. Gerald “Gary” L. Ackerson, a distinguished Illinois educator, lifelong coach, and devoted family man, passed away peacefully in Mesa, Arizona, on January 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was 91 years old. Gary’s life was defined by a journey from humble beginnings to a career marked by...

Verne Mantle Robertson

Jan 9, 2026

In Loving Memory of

Verne Mantle Robertson

December 9, 1944 – January 9, 2026

Hacienda Heights, California

Verne passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 38 years, Susan Robertson; his children, Sheri, Julie, Carolyn, Stephen, Katherine, and Michele; his eight grandchildren; brothers Bill and Tom; and his loyal dog, Jax.

Verne grew up in Palm Springs, California,...

Jeanne Elaine Shipp

Jan 9, 2026

Jeanne (Snyder) Shipp of Port Orange, FL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 9, 2026, just eight days shy of her 77th birthday, with her loving husband and daughter by her side.

She was born on January 17, 1949, in York, Pennsylvania, and was the daughter of the late Herman and Marian Snyder. She fell...

Elaine Marie Dickerson

Jan 5, 2026

Elaine Marie Dickerson was born on January 26,1953, in Pineville, Louisiana, to Earl Brooks, Jr. and Jessie Jewel Brooks. She fell asleep in death on January 5, 2026, in her apartment in Phoenix, Arizona.

Elaine is preceded in death by her parents Earl Brooks, Jr. and Jessie Jewel Brooks, her siblings: Gwendolyn Jewel Brooks, Earl Brooks III, Linda Brooks, Errol Brooks,...

Linda Faye Johnson

Jan 5, 2026

Linda Faye (Nichols) Johnson was born on August 10, 1940, in Pensacola, Florida, to James Bernard Nichols and Ruby Janette Nichols. She survived by her sister, Christine Dee (Nichols) Bruley. From the very beginning, Linda carried a quiet strength and a deep kindness that would define her entire life. On January 5, 2026, she was called home, and the world...

Kenneth Ray John

Jan 5, 2026

Kenneth Ray John, the oldest of six boys, was born to Bertie and David John in Toppenish, WA. on March 9, 1945, and passed away January 5, 2026, in Everett, WA. from Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer.

Ken retired a MSGT. in the USAF in 1986 and had served in Germany, Japan and Vietnam. His second career was in IT with UW, retiring...

Dennis Michael Martin

Jan 3, 2026

Dennis Martin, 83, died peacefully at home in Tacoma, WA on January 3, 2025. A beloved, respected English professor, he is survived by his wife Gloria, sons Andrew and Michael, and grandchildren Yukiko, Kai, Phoenix, and Olivia. 

He grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania, the son of Edward Martin and Agnes Wright Martin and brother of Tom Martin and Linda Martin Heinl....