LTJG Blake Cameron Carter, 27, of Norfolk, Va., formerly of Stillwater, passed from this life on June 29, 2014. Services have been entrusted to the care of Palmer Marler Funeral Home and a service celebration of Blake's extraordinary life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2014, at Sunnybrook Christian Church in Stillwater with Rev. Calvin Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, Calif. Visitation will be held at the Palmer Marler Funeral Home on Friday, July 11, 2014 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the family will greet friends at the funeral home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday evening. Blake was born on Sept 7, 1986, in Stillwater, Okla., to Craig and Phyllis (Long) Carter. He grew up and attended schools in Stillwater, where he excelled at track and was awarded all-district honors as he served as SHS football team captain his senior year. He was also an active member of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church as well as the Stillwater High School Spanish Club. Blake graduated from Stillwater High School in 2005 and spent a year at the U.S. Navy Academy Prep School before enrolling at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Blake was the starting cornerback for the Navy Midshipmen football team his junior and senior year. During his four years with the program, the Midshipmen won the coveted Commander-in-Chief trophy and each year Blake was honored with a trip to the White House. During his senior year, Blake had the opportunity to shake hands and interact with President Obama, truly the highlight of his naval career. Following his graduation from the USNA, Blake attained the rank of LTJG.
He was stationed in Norfolk, Va., aboard the USS Mesa Verde where he served as a Division Officer. Most recently, Blake served aboard the USS Wasp as the Assistant Damage Control Officer. Blake was a proud member of the U.S. Navy and made many wonderful friends and brothers while honorably serving his country. Blake was a fun loving and active guy who loved to try new things. He had recently taken up karate, yoga, ballroom dancing, salsa dancing and modeling. He had a passion for traveling and he traveled to many different countries and locations, but he had a profound love for San Diego, Calif. Blake was a devoted Christian who acted on his faith by loving others and selflessly giving of his time and resources to better the lives of those around him. Blake was well known for his constant smile and his engaging sense of humor. His kind heart made him easily likeable and he never met a stranger. Blake was a family man who always made time with his family a top priority. He had a special bond with his older brother Brian, whom he always looked up to, and most of their conversations included random movie quotes, especially Blake's favorite, Will Smith movies. He was a patient son who was never too busy to give his dad technical instructions and he was even able to accomplish the seemingly impossible task of teaching his mother how to send text messages. He was a wonderful child who always made his parents proud. Blake Carter was a loving son, a caring bother, a proud uncle, a beloved nephew, a dedicated Christian, a gifted athlete, a true teammate, and an honest and trustworthy friend and his legacy of love and compassion will live on through the lives of those he leaves behind. He will truly be missed by all those lucky enough to have been a part of his amazing journey. Blake was preceded in death by his grandparents: William "Bill" Long, Iva Long, Calvin Carter, and Helen Moore. He is survived by his parents, Craig and Phyllis Carter of Stillwater, Okla., a brother Brian Carter and wife Brandy, of Edmond, Okla., a niece and nephew, Peyton and Cameron Carter of Edmond, Okla., a cousin, Tommy "Bubba" Carter of San Diego, Calif., two uncles, Brandy and Derek Anderson, both of San Diego, Calif., an aunt, Ann Long Dolan, of Los Angeles, Calif., great aunt and great uncle, Rose Carter and Tom Carter, both of San Diego, Calif. He is also survived by many in the USNA and Navy Midshipmen football brotherhood. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to the LTJG Blake Carter Scholarship Fund in care of Palmer Marler Funeral Home, 5106 N. Washington, Stillwater, OK, 74075 Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at www.pmcfh.com.
Chastity Brione Dunnaville, a Navy lieutenant junior grade and Naval Academy graduate who had played on its women's rugby team, died of rhabdomyosarcoma Sunday at University of Maryland Medical Center. She was 24 and had lived in Lauraville. Born in Baltimore and raised on Catalpha Road, she attended Garrett Heights Elementary School. While in fifth grade, her parents took her to private schools for visits as a prospective student. One day, she stopped at Notre Dame Preparatory School in Towson. "She came out skipping," said her mother, Taryn Dunnaville. "She said, 'That's the school I want to go to.'" She played volleyball and basketball at Notre Dame and was elected president of its Athletic Association. She also worked to produce the school's annual student-run production, the Gym Meet. "She didn't have a single group of girlfriends. Everyone was her friend," said Haley Harman, a former classmate who lives in Baltimore. "She made friends with the students, faculty, staff and coaches. She had great relationships with the whole Notre Dame Prep community." Ms. Harman said that students suspected she would do well at the Naval Academy because she kept her navy-blue Notre Dame uniform and its white collar and cuffs so perfectly. In her senior year, she received the award for best uniform. During her 2006 graduation year, she received the school's highest honor, the white blazer, "for the girl who exemplifies the ideals of Notre Dame Prep." "I knew her as a delightful, hardworking, friendly, conscientious eighth-grader," said Gail Caltrider, a Notre Dame Prep social studies teacher. "And I watched her grow into an amazing leader. She had integrity. Chastity's word was gold." Friends said it was her dream to attend the Naval Academy. A 2006 Baltimore Sun article detailed her first weeks in Annapolis. "She weathered plebe summer with the wind of family tradition at her back," The article said. Her grandmother Gloria Irving told The Sun at the time, "She's from a long line of Navy. Her mother had 21 years in the Navy and her two uncles are on active duty.'" Ms. Dunnaville said in the story: "It was long days and early mornings, but I'd do it again. I have a lot more teamwork and leadership skills, and move a lot faster, with more urgency. You learn how to change uniforms and sheets fast in rack drills." In 2009, she became the plebe summer regimental commander for the Class of 2013. "She played rugby for the Naval Academy and was getting invited to national tournaments," said her brother, Leslie A. Dunnaville IV. "She was looking to go to the Olympics because there is a possibility that rugby will be admitted as a new sport." After her 2010 graduation from the Naval Academy, where she earned a degree in information technology, she was initially stationed in Annapolis and worked in the school's admissions office. She had planned to go into Naval Intelligence when she diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a type of cancer, in September 2010. She also was an assistant coach of the Naval Academy women's rugby team in 2011 and 2012. "She was someone to look to for advice and strength when you were going through something tough," said a friend, Diana Healy of Baltimore. While on medical leave from the Navy, Ms. Dunnaville returned to Notre Dame Prep as a volunteer and helped teach classes in women's studies and civil liberties. "At that time she had no hair. She would take a seat in the rear of the classroom and when she spoke there would be silence," said Ms. Caltrider, the Notre Dame teacher. "Her character and warmth came through. She had the ability to meet the kids and ask them to take a step farther." Ms. Caltrider reflected on Ms. Dunnaville's accomplishments in her 24 years. "As a mentor, she said, 'You need to remember the women who go before you but also remember the ones who go behind you,'" she said. "My sister was one of the toughest people I have ever met," her brother said. "She was doing exercises in the intensive care unit the day she died." A funeral with full military honors will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Mount Pleasant Church and Ministries, 6000 Radecke Ave. In addition to her mother, brother and grandmother, all of Baltimore, survivors include her father, Leslie A. Dunnaville III of Roanoke, Va.; and her grandfather Leslie A. Dunnaville Jr., also of Roanoke. jacques.kelly@baltsun.com
Isaiah D. Frias, age 31, died suddenly. Devoted son of Ruben & Dalia; dear grandson of Ana Maria & the late Natividad Flores and the late Isais & Julia Frias; beloved brother of Albert; loving uncle of Izaiah; fond nephew & friend to many.
LT. John Eugene Grider was born on January 21st, 1987, and became the oldest of five children. John was patriotic and became an Eagle Scout. John was accepted into the United States Naval Academy and earned an Ocean Engineering degree and the Russian language. He moved on to Nuclear School and served as a Chief engineer qualified Nuclear Submarine officer aboard the USS Louisville. He enjoyed those years stationed in Hawaii. He embarked on some “Secret Missions” even as a very young man. He was promoted to Lt. John Grider then made a career decision to become a Medical Doctor. He entered Medical School at the Uniformed Services University at Bethesda. In his fourth year, John unfortunately passed in a tragic accident on July 3rd, 2020. John loved his military family and is sincerely missed by them, his family and his many friends. He will always be loved and remembered.
Joseph Stephen Jennett, 23, entered into life on Friday, January 15, 1988 in Houston, Texas. He entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 28, 2011 in California. Joseph graduated from the United States Naval Academy in May 2010. Commissioned as 2nd Lt. in the United States Marine Corps upon his graduation. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion Light Armored Reconnaissance, 1st Marine Division in Twentynine Palms, California at the time of his passing. He leaves to cherish fond memories, his loving parents, Gilbert and Laura Jennett; sister, Karen Jennett; brother, Andrew Jennett; maternal grandparents, Elizabeth Vanderzyl Harris and Robert Harris; paternal grandparents, G.P. Jennett and Shelia Jennett; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and his Naval Academy family, especially members of the 16th Co. and his sponsor parents, Chris and Christy Morgan. A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Monday, September 5, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m. at Pat H. Foley & Company. A Celebration of Life will be on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 4040 Watonga Blvd., Houston, TX 77092 with a final period of visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m. Joseph will be laid to rest with full military honors at Houston National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. via an escorted cortege. Due to Houston National Cemetery floral regulations, the family requests that in lieu of customary floral tributes memorial donations be made in honor of Joseph Stephen Jennett to Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 4040 Watonga Blvd., Houston, Texas 77092 or Fisher House Foundation, Inc., 3623 George C. Beach Road, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234. Pat H. Foley & Company 1200 West 34th Street Houston, TX 77018
Ryan J. Marko, 32, of Caldwell, died Friday, March 17, 2017, at home of natural causes. Funeral Home: Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Caldwell.
Lt. j.g. William B. McIlvaine III was a true Renaissance man being equally at home with art, science and music, but his lifelong dream was to fly. The United States Naval Academy was his first and only choice to achieve his dream. McIlvaine was commissioned from the academy with merit in May 2010, earning a bachelor's degree in chemistry. In 2006, McIlvaine graduated from Deerfield Academy. There he served as a Proctor, a captain of the ski team and co-leader of the Mello-D's, a men's a cappella group. He was introduced to the bagpipes, an instrument that would frustrate and inspire him for the rest of his life. He played at most events at Deerfield including piping his class into their graduation. At graduation McIlvaine received the Music Prize, the Chemistry Prize and His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan, a fellow alumnus, awarded Will Deerfield's inaugural Prize for International Studies. McIlvaine shared his love of music through his involvement with the Pipes and Drums during all four years at Annapolis, the Protestant Choir during plebe summer and the Men’s Glee Club during his plebe year. He led the Pipes and Drums which toured the U.S. Immediately after graduation from the Academy he was temporarily assigned duty at the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, R.I. where he was awarded the Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal for excellence in leadership. Although his eyesight kept him from being a pilot, McIlvaine was thrilled to serve as a naval flight officer, earning his wings at NAS Pensacola in May 2012. From there, he selected EA-6B Prowlers and joined VAQ-129 at NAS Whidbey Island in June 2012. McIlvaine's genuine kindness and true humility fostered respect and friendship in all who knew him. A loving son and brother, a faithful friend and a loyal comrade in arms, he is and shall be forever missed by his family and many friends. However, he would never ask us to mourn his death rather to celebrate his life. He is survived by his parents William and Stephan, his siblings Julia McIlvaine, Elizabeth Hauptfuhrer, Jonathan Hauptfuhrer, his grandparents Mr. and Mrs, William B. McIlvaine of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Philip Fanning of Coatesville, PA. He also leaves behind Lt j.g. Kristen Keelor, who will always be part of our lives as she was central to his. The family plans a personal memorial at the U.S. Naval Academy Chapel at a date and time to be announced. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of McIlvaine can be sent to the United States Naval Academy Foundation, 291 Wood Road, Beach Hall, Annapolis, MD 21402-1254.Checks should be made payable to the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation and be noted ‚ "In memory of LTJG William B. McIlvaine to the Class of 1961 Pipes and Drums Fund‚" in the memo line or on an accompanying note.
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Brandon Michael McLean, 27, of Timber Creek Drive, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, at his home. A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sheets Memorial Baptist Church by the Rev. Frankie Matthews. Burial will be in Salisbury National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Davidson Funeral Home and other times at the family's respective homes. Brandon was born July 1, 1986, in Lynchburg, Va., to Rodney Wayne McLean and Bonnie Baker Wishnietsky. He was a member of Sheets Memorial Baptist Church and was a U.S. Navy veteran. Surviving are his parents; stepfather Dan Wishnietsky of Winston-Salem; stepmother Jackie McLean of Lexington; three sisters, Raena, Rachel and Casey McLean of Lexington; stepsister Julie Pickett of Lexington; stepbrother Steven Pickett of Wilmington; and grandparents Bernard and Rosilene McLean of Fremont, Mich., and Ann L. Baker of Lexington. Memorials may be directed to the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.
Byron Keala Silbanuz, of North Brunswick, NJ, passed away Monday, August 11, 2014. He was 25. Born in Honolulu Hawaii, he lived in Pohnpei Micronesia before moving to New Jersey 3 years ago. Byron graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland in 2010, with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. He is the first citizen of the Federal States of Micronesia to graduate from the Naval Academy. While attending the Academy, Byron made the Commandant's List, the Dean's List, and the Superintendent's List for academic achievement. He also received an award for his capability in combating cyber warfare. He was a programmer for the law firm of Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP in New Brunswick for the past 3 years. During his time at the firm, Byron volunteered his time tutoring New Brunswick students, setting up musical stairs for the New Brunswick Holiday season, and for various other community and firm sponsored causes. Byron had many interests, which included salsa dancing, playing guitar, sports, scuba diving, and learning new languages. Surviving are his parents, Bernard Vishan Mendis of Waianae, Hawaii and Phyllis Erwin Silbanuz of Kolonia Pohnpei, Micronesia and his brother, Brandon Silbanuz. Friends and relatives may call on Monday, August 18, 2014 from 4 to 7 pm at The Crabiel Home for Funerals, 170 N Main St. - at Riva Avenue in Milltown with a service at 4:30 pm. Burial will be in Pohnpei Micronesia. You may sign the "obituary" email "guestbook" at www.crabiel.com
LT Gordon Alexander Turnbull, Jr., USN, died on Thursday, January 5, 2017, in San Diego, where he served as a helicopter pilot with HSC-3.
Alec was born on March 14, 1988, in Nashville, Tenn. He graduated in 2006 from Bristol Tennessee High School and in 2010 from the United States Naval Academy. A gifted Naval Aviator, he deployed aboard the USS John C Stennis and USS Carl Vinson in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Inherent Resolve, and later he served as a Flight Instructor. His personal decorations include the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, and various unit and campaign awards.
Alec was a beautifully loving and giving man; a beloved son, devoted brother, and dedicated Navy man. He was fiercely loving of all his expansive network of friends and family. He approached his work with excellence and dedication, generously serving the needs of those in his care which earned him the admiration and respect of all who served with him. He was happiest in the outdoors, and never more at peace than fly fishing on a river. Alec had a deep, abiding trust in God's gracious love; he will be acutely missed by all who cherished him.
He is survived by his parents, Gordon A. and Elizabeth T. Turnbull; his brothers, Thomas M. Turnbull and wife, Caroline, John R. Turnbull, and Miles A. Hite and wife, Morgan; grandparents, Norman C. and Marilyn M. Thomas, and a host of loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was predeceased by grandparents, Thomas Turnbull, IV and Julia M. Turnbull.
A Memorial Service will be held this Friday, January 20, 2017, at 1 p.m. aboard the USS Midway Museum in San Diego. A Service of Witness to the Resurrection was held on Friday, January 13, 2017, at 2 p.m. at John Knox Presbyterian Church, Greenville, S.C., with Dr. David L. Welch officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to First Presbyterian Church, Bristol, Tenn., John Knox Presbyterian Church, Greenville, S.C., or the ministry of your choice.
Second Lieutenant Patrick Trevor Wayland, 24, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2011, surrounded by family, close friends and fellow Navy and Marine officers. Patrick was born in Midland, Texas, on Jan. 28, 1987, to David and Carole Wayland. He grew up in Midland where he was active in Little League baseball, youth soccer, church league basketball and church activities. He attended Midland High School, where he played both varsity football and basketball. During high school, he was an academic letterman and was a member of MOAS and the National Honor Society. Patrick was reared in the First Presbyterian Church where he was an active member of their youth program. He participated in many church activities, including Vacation Bible School, Sunday school, youth choir and many trips. Patrick loved traveling with his close friends to Mo Ranch and the Mystery Rambles, but his most beloved times were the four annual Spring Break Mission trips he spent building homes in Juarez, Mexico. He graduated in 2005 and attended Texas Tech University for one year. In 2006, Patrick received a Congressional nomination and accepted an appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. During his four years at the academy, Patrick developed many new friendships with fellow midshipmen and their families from around the country, which would last a lifetime. He excelled at the academy and served as Company Commander (21 Company) his senior year. He graduated from the Academy in May 2010 with honors with a bachelor of science in economics, and received his commission as Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. He attended TBS (The Basic School) in Quantico, Va., for six months, and completed the skills required of a rifle platoon commander in March 2011. He was transferred to Pensacola, Fla. in April and was assigned to Marine Aviation Training Support Group. He was in his second week of API (Aviation Pre-flight Indoctrination). He was injured in a training exercise from which he was unable to recover. Patrick is preceded in death by his grandfather, Donald Wayland. He is survived by his parents, Carole and David, and by his two younger sisters, Meagan and Lisa. He is also survived by his childhood brothers from Midland, his Midshipmen brothers from Annapolis and his Marine Corps brothers from Pensacola and Quantico. He is survived by his grandparents, Inez and Royce Hillman of Plainview, Texas, and Virginia Wayland of Wilmington, Del., as well as his childhood nanny, Ida Zubiate. Patrick is also survived by aunts and uncles, Anna and Mark Wayland of West Chester, Pa.; Lisa and Robert Carpenter of Wilmington, Del.; Susan and Jack Blanchard of Bolingbrook, Ill.; Kathy and John Hillman of Waco, Texas; Kay Hillman Littlefield of Slaton, Texas; JoCaye and Bob Anderson of Azerbaijan and Mona Gale Gibson of Houston, Texas; and cousins, Marshal Hillman, Michael Hillman, Holly Smith, Clayton Dorrity, Jake Dorrity, Katy Christy, Stephen Wayland, Lindsey Wayland, Michael Blanchard and Katy Blanchard. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, at First Presbyterian Church in Midland with Dr. Steve Schorr, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com
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