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James Edward Collis 1946-2022 James Edward Collis fondly known to many as “Jim” passed away Saturday morning, May 14 at Ashby Ponds in Ashburn, VA. He was surrounded by his wife of over 50 years, Janice Collis, his older sister, Mary Fox, and his only daughter, Cassandra Jackson. Born in a small farm house in Loudon, TN, Jim made his way in his early teens with his family to Los Angeles, CA, where he met the love of his life Janice and graduated from Franklin High School. He served in the National Guard and began a long career in telecommunications eventually retiring from Sprint Communications with over 40 years. Jim’s love for the outdoors brought him to duck blinds and various hunting...

Winnie Kast of Wauseon, OH passed away on May 1, 2022 at age 85. She was born Edwinnie Smatts on December 8, 1936 and graduated from Chesterfield High School in 1955. She worked at multiple factories, including Handy & Harmon, and worked nearly 30 years as a waitress in Fayette, OH. Winnie loved teddy bears, hummingbirds, and enjoyed puzzles, bingo, and playing games with her friends and family. Winnie is preceded in death by 7 older siblings and son-in-law Fred Wheeler. She is survived by two daughters, Vicki Wheeler and Kandy (Troy) Wood, grandson Wesley (Kristin) Kast, and granddaughter Kendra (Rodney) Tussinger, and younger sister Myrna Bates. She will also be greatly missed by her...

Mary Helen Lecinsky-Capulish was a beloved grandmother, mother, wife and sister. The oldest of seven children, she worked incredibly hard from a young age, always putting her loved ones first. She worked at Capital Records and led tour groups to Hawaii, Atlantic City and more. She was an incredible baker, had a sharp intellect and deeply loved music. She was witty, feisty, intelligent, kind, funny, creative and will forever be honored.

Joanna passed away surrounded by her family. Beloved mother of Michael Dugan (Angela) and Nicol Osborn (Geoff) Beloved stepmother of Jason Dugan (Lauren) Brandi Watkins (Brian) and Jeremey (Katie) Best Mommom of Lilly, Samantha, Jack, Caleb, Cooper, Amon, Makenna, Madison, Skylar, Logan, Natalee, Charleigh. Loving sister of Chuck and Sis. Preceded in death by Mike and Monk. Joanna loved her family and friends very much. She loved going to wildwood. She enjoyed concerts & road trips with friends. She was a spitfire that marched to her own beat!

Kenneth Byrl Cook JUNE 24, 1947 – MARCH 21, 2022 Kenneth Byrl Cook, age 74, of Lee’s Summit, MO. passed away on March 21, 2022, at Cedarhurst, Blue Springs, MO. He was born on June 24, 1947 in Kansas City, Kansas the son of Paul Kenneth and Electa June (Spangler) Cook. Following Ken’s graduation from Argentine High School (Kansas City, KS) in 1965 he enlisted in the United States Army and was deployed to Fulda, Germany to serve our country during the Vietnam War. Kenneth met the love of his life Lucye Mae Oliver and they married on November 14, 1969, in Miami, OK. Once his tour of duty ended Kenneth continued to serve in the United States Army and later Airforce Reserves through 1982. He...

Norma is survived by her two loving daughters, Cheryl Taber Andersen (Tim), Colorado Springs, Debbie Taber-McCauley (Jack) Central Point OR. She was a proud and supportive grandmother to her three grandchildren, Greg Spearman & wife Kayla, stationed in Crestview, FL, Jordan McCauley and Dalyn McCauley, both of Portland OR and adored her 1st great granddaughter, Lyra Spearman. She was the 5th of 7 children and leaves behind her younger brother Jim and older sister Shirley, both of California. She was the wife of two veterans and loved her former military life that allowed her to travel and make a home in 9 states. She was an air evac volunteer at Elmendorf Airforce Base in Alaska in the...

Cary “Lynn” Douglas Lynn Douglas, age 79, of Brownwood passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood. Celebration of Life for Lynn will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Blaylock Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mister Curtis Klein officiating; private interment will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Blaylock Funeral Home of Brownwood. Lynn was born on February 8, 1942, to John Malcom and Willie Eunice (Williams) Douglas in Mexia, Texas. He served in the Army National Guard from Feb. 1959 to Sept. 1974. During his time in the service, he worked to receive his Bachelor’s Degree from Sam Houston State University in...