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Staff Sgt. Kevin M. Marsh
FORT HOOD, Texas – Fort Hood officials have released the name of a Soldier that was found in his barracks room dead Jan. 1, 2009.
Staff Sgt. Kevin M. Marsh, 41, of Friedens, Pa., was found dead the evening of Jan. 1 by senior non-commissioned officers of his unit that had come to check on his welfare following a concerned call from a family member that had contacted his chain of command.
Marsh was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division Rear-Detachment since June 2008. He deployed twice previously in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, serving as a gunner and vehicle commander in 3rd Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment in Iraq in 2003-04, 2005-06.
His medals and awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Army Service Ribbon and the Combat Action Badge.
Sgt. Timothy Allen David
Fort Hood announced the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Timothy Allen David, of Gladwin, Michigan, died June 28, 2009 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered earlier in Sadr City, Iraq, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle.
David joined the military in April 2001 as an Infantryman and was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Calvary Division, Fort Hood, Texas, since February 2006. David deployed to Iraq in December 2008.
David’s military awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal with Valor, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon.
Sgt. Shameka Nicole Jones
Sgt. Shameka Nicole Jones, 26 of Vadslia, Louisiana died Monday June 22, 2009 at Fort Hood, Texas after allegedly being stabbed by her former husband.
The former husband, a civilian, was apprehended and transferred to the FBI’s custody in Waco.
Jones entered the Army in November 2005 as a construction equipment repairer. She was assigned to 59th Mobility Augmentation Company, 20th Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade since May 2006.
Sgt. Jones deployed to Iraq in Nov. 2007 and returned in Feb. 2009.
Sgt. Jones awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon.
Allen D. Mosley
Services for Allen D. Mosley, age 91, of Austin and formerly of Salado were held June 27, 2009 at First Baptist Church of Salado with Rev. Ryan Arnold officiating with Jim Fitzhenry and Don Jeffreys speaking. Burial followed in the Salado Cemetery.
Mr. Mosley died June 24 in a Austin hospital.
He was born in Wingate, Texas August 12, 1917 to Allen Broughton and Emma Bessie (Smith) Mosley. He was a graduate of Winters High School. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II as a aircraft mechanic. He married
Elisabeth Street November 28, 1939 in Elm Springs in rural Bell County. He was stationed in San Angelo and later settled there where he was a rural letter carrier for 31 years. Upon his retirement he moved to Salado where he lived until recently. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Salado and First Baptist Church of Salado.
Survivors include his wife, Elisabeth Mosley of Austin, 2 sons, Martin Derward Mosley of Keller and Harlan Ray Mosley of Austin, 2 sisters, Dortha Howard of Keller and Sudell Jeffreys of Converse, 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the Salado cemetery or the charity of choice.
Dossman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Paul Edwin Boggs
Paul Edwin Boggs passed away on Saturday June 20, 2009, in Mt. Pleasant. Funeral Services will be held Monday June 22, 2009 at the First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Pleasant at 2:00 P.M. Visitation will be Sunday night from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Curry-Welborn Funeral Home.
Boggs was born March 25, 1920 in Commerce, Texas, the son of Edgar Benton Boggs and Frances Pauline Pattillo Boggs.
He graduated from high school in Commerce and attended East Texas State Teacher’s College in Commerce. He graduated in 1939 with a B.S. degree from East Texas, and received his M.S. degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 1942.
He joined the Navy and proudly served his country during World War II as an officer on the U.S.S. Rebel, a minesweeper in the South Pacific where he participated in the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
After the war while turning his ship into dry dock in Orange, Texas he met the love of his life, Barbara Helen LeFloor. It is reported that when he first met her he told his best friend that was the girl he was going to marry. Eventually they married
January 25, 1947 and started their life together in Dallas, Texas. This union produced a daughter, Lenice Boggs Smithwick, and a son, Donald Bryan Boggs.
Boggs began working as an auditor for Braniff Airlines. He studied for and passed his entire C.P.A. exam the first try. He began working for Intercontinental Manufacturing Co. in Garland, Texas as head of the accounting department. He eventually became Treasurer of the company and then later served as President. Paul was a very active member of the National Association of Accountants serving as president of the Texas chapter. Paul was very proud to be a 32nd degree mason, a Shriner, and a member of the Lions Club for over 20 years.
The Boggs entered the next stage of their lives in 1972 when they moved to Mount Pleasant, Texas. He started a private C.P.A. business while Barbara opened an interior decorating business. While living in Mount Pleasant Paul served as president of the Chamber of Commerce, County Auditor of Titus County and as elder and Treasurer of the First Presbyterian Church of Mount Pleasant.
In 1991 they moved to Salado for retirement until Barbara was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. They were active members of the First United Methodist Church of Salado. He was the sole caregiver of Barbara and devoted his life to her care until she died in Nov. 2004. He remained in Salado for another year until he moved back to Mount Pleasant to live with his son, Don. He was a resident of the Pleasant Springs Nursing Facility of Mount Pleasant at the time of his death.
Boggs was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Don Wendell Boggs, his wife, Barbara Boggs, and one grandson, Richard Boggs. He is survived by a daughter, Lenice Boggs Smithwick and husband, Jack of Florence; a son, Donald B. Boggs and wife, Annaleisa of Mount Pleasant, Texas; granddaughters Jaime Smithwick Cowan and husband, David, of Round Rock, Texas, and Sarah Boggs of Miami, Florida; grandsons Bryan Boggs of Arlington, Texas and Joseph Boggs and wife Sheila of Altus, Oklahoma; and great-grandchildren Olivia and Reece Cowan of Round Rock, Texas.
David Evans
David Evans, Jr., 70, of Salado died June 20 at his residence. Funeral services were held June 23, 2009 at the First Baptist Church in Salado, Rev. Randy Carder and Rev. James Haney officiated. Interment followed at Salado Cemetery.
David was born on December 3, 1938 in Oglesby to Emil David (San) and Geraldine Ethridge Evans, Sr. He married
Laura Dean Humphrey on August 28, 1964 in Belton, Texas.
David graduated in 1959 from Temple Junior College with an Associated of Applied Science then received his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1961 and his Masters in Education in 1967 from Southwest Texas State. He did post graduate work at the Killeen Campus in Supervision.
He taught at the same school, Nolan Middle School in Killeen for 44 years. He was the Talented and Gifted (TAG) Coordinator. During his tenure with the Killeen Independent Schools he received numerous awards and recognition among some of the most notable were the Kileen Herald’s Teacher of Excellence Award, Nominee for the Outstanding and Notable Teacher of America, Primo Palomino Emeritus Award from Teachers Under my Supervision, Awarded the State Historical Commission Award for Excellence in Historical Markers, City of Killeen Award for Teaching Excellence, Nominated for The Texas Teacher of the year for State and National Competition, Certificate and Plaque of Appreciation from Scott & White Hospital for facilitating eleven Historical Markers for the Hospital and Staff, Region 12 Gifted Teacher Award, Award of Excellence from the House of Representatives for Teaching Excellence. He also received numerous letters, certificates and awards from the Governor House of Representatives and Senators for his many accomplishments.
Evans served on the Bell County Historical Commission for 20 years as Marker Chairman for the County. He was on the Bell County Historical Commission for 20 years as Marker Chairman for the County. He was an avid gardener and was known for the orchids that he grew.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Laura Dean Evans of Salado; son, Jeffrey David Evans of Salado; daughter Jennifer Anne Mays and husband Jim of Peachtree City, GA; mother, Geraldine Evans of Temple; brother, Sam Evans of Belton; sister, Sandy Scully of Temple; three granddaughters, Amanda, Katelyn and Rebecca Mays of Peachtree City, GA.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Scott & White Hospice 5701 Airport Road Temple, Tx 76502.
Arrangement are under the direction of Heartfield Funeral Home in Belton.
Private John Curtis DeSilva
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a soldier after next-of-kin had been notified, who died Friday, June 5, 2009, in a motorcycle accident in Ottawa County, Oklahoma.
Private John Curtis DeSilva, 21, of Commerce, Oklahoma, an Infantryman, entered the military in May 2008. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division since September 2008.
DeSilva, during the time of the incident, was the driver of a privately owned motorcycle. He was killed as a result of injuries sustained during the accident.
Private DeSilva was currently deployed to Iraq and home on leave.
Pvt. DeSilva’s decorations and awards include the National Defense Service Medal, and Army Service Ribbon.
The accident is under investigation.
Spc. Christopher Milton Kurth
Fort Hood officials announced today the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Christopher Milton Kurth, 23, of Alamogordo, New Mexico, died June 4, 2009 in Kirkuk, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle was struck by an anti-tank grenade.
Kurth entered the Army in June 2005 as a Food Service Specialist. He was
assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division since December 2005.
Specialist Kurth deployed to Iraq January 2009.
Specialist Christopher Kurth’s awards and decorations include the Purple
Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good
Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal,
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon.
N J “Jay” Goodman
N J “Jay” Goodman, 88, of Stamford passed away May 30, 2009. Funeral services were held June 2 at the First Baptist Church in Stamford with the Rev. James Brigham presiding. Burial followed in Highland Memorial cemetery under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home.
Jay was born February 16, 1921 to Bennie and Mattie Reeves Goodman in Frost, Texas. He served his country in the Army during WWII. In 1945, when Jay was discharged from the Army, he rode the bus to this area, put down roots and began his farming career. He married
Imogene Putnam January 11, 1942. She preceded him in death in December 1969. On February 19, 1971 he married
Frances “Susie” Holladay Leggott. Jay was a member of the First Baptist Church in Stamford, Stamford VFW and the Sons of Hermann. He served as a director on the Farmers Coop Gin Board. After retiring Jay and Susie spent 14 summers in Gunnison, CO where he enjoyed fishing as much as he did farming.
Goodman is survived by his wife, Frances of Stamford, one daughter; LaJuan Shelton and husband Garlyn of Salado; one grandson, Jay Shelton of Temple; one stepson, William Leggott of Snyder; one brother, Olan Goodman of Stamford, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son Larry Jay Goodman; a granddaughter, Melissa Layne Goodman; his first wife Imogene Putnam Goodman; two sisters: Willie Ruth Thompson and Louise Freeze; two brothers: Chester Goodman and A. R. Goodman, and his parents
Pvt. Thomas Edward Lee
Fort Hood announced the death of a Soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pvt. Thomas Edward Lee, 20, of Dalton, Georgia, died May 29, 2009 in Mosul, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an explosive device struck his vehicle.
Lee joined the military in February 2008 as an Infantryman and was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division since July 2008.
Private Lee deployed to Iraq in December 2008.
Lee’s military awards and decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon.
