USS MULLINNIX
DD-944
LOST SHIPMATES
8/9/23 - Received word that Kyle D. Griffin, served on the USS
Mullinnix 78'-82' as a SM2 in the OC Division and passed away July 24, 2022. Open the
obituary below and then click on the download funeral program to see more about
Kyle.
https://beckfuneralhomeinc.com/obituaries/kyle-dewayne-griffin-2/
7/21/23 - Roger Bocek received word about
another sonarman who passed
away this year, his name is Randall Bobbs. He served during 1969 VietNam,
the same timeframe as Michael Farinella, Stephen Hanyok and myself.
He passed this year on February 12, 2023, however he was not a member of the
Mullinnix Association.
https://www.parzynskifuneralhome.com/obituary/Randall-BobbsSr?fbclid=IwAR2SMjMep11WZumOlSgl9A9Mkcp9aJEyb9jwBmbxoWp-qSGom3w7GIgdGRA
7/17/23 - The association recently found out that Michael Farinella, our
previous newsletter editor(sonarman),had passed away from complications from a
back surgery in Oct. 2022. Roger called Nancy, his wife, and she's doing
good but she's going to miss the wonderful life they shared and enjoy traveling
together.
https://www.muellermemorial.com/obituaries/michael-farinella
3/14/23 - Bob Houghton received the following email earlier
today and want to share this sad news with everyone.
I am the daughter
of Howard Everett. I am sorry to inform you of my father's passing.
I don't have any of the phone numbers of any of his shipmates, but I know he
was close to many and enjoyed the reunions he attended in the past. I
have included my email address if anyone needs to reach out to me.
Regards,
Marykay
Everett Lindtner
https://obituaries.nationalcremation.com/obituaries/marietta-ga/howard-everett-11191879
2/16/23 - We have lost another great shipmate. Ray Filewicz passed
away recently while he and Joanne were visiting their daughter and family in Florida.
He was hospitalized with severe breathing difficulty and died a few days later
on February 10th while still in the hospital. Joanne called
Mary Jane Wednesday this week to make us aware and asked us to let those who
have become close friends through the reunions know as well. Joanne especially
wanted you all to know that attending the upcoming reunion is all that Ray has
talked about since the last one in Norfolk back in April 2022. She plans to
attend the reunion in Providence with Mary Simmons.
https://www.daviswatkins.com/obituary/Raymond-FilewiczJr
Please use the address below to send any cards and letters to the
family:
JOANNE FILEWICZ
740 SWEINHART RD
APT F5
BOYERTOWN PA
19512
9/09/22 - Roger recently spoke to the widow (Isabele) of
Charles H. Miller, a shipmate that served on the USS Mullinnix and crossed the
equator July 6, 1958 enroute to South America. Charles never joined the
association. He passed away in August 2021.
Charles H. Miller obituary
7/11/22 - Roger was notified that a
shipmate named Ronald Scheppman at age 80 passed away on January 14,
2022. I came aboard in January 1966 and he was my leading PO for the A/S
division. Ron never joined the Mullinnix Association even though several
sonarman invited him. He was a great guy and good leader and it was a pleasure
to serve with him. He was on board during the 1966 VietNam cruise.
Ronald-Scheppman obituary
5/21/2022 - James Freeman BT2 65'-69' has been suffering
from a lung disorder over the past several years and was recently
diagnosed with cancer affecting the lungs due to asbestos. He is also
waiting for a Knee replacement. Jim is doing fairly well and the Veterans
Administration has provided some compensation for his condition. Jim
expects to attend our next reunion in Providence. Please keep Jim and his
wife Barbara in your prayers.
5/10/2022 - Tim Beam passed away. He served
on the Mullinnix in 1966 on the West Pac cruise. He was a MM3.
https://
https://www.hardmanfamilyfuneralhome.com/memorials/timothy-beam/4926498/
12/2/2020 - Ken Carroll. We learned just a few minutes ago from shipmate Frank Wood that he
just saw on social media that shipmate Ken
Carroll (MM2 onboard 1979-1983) died this morning of a massive heart attack.
Additional details to follow once they are learned. Knew you all would want to know as Ken and Kim have
attended many of our reunions. You may already have this info as Frank told me
he will pass the word via Facebook.
You can send
Kim and family cards at the address below and her cell number
is 636-485-4804
for those of you who want to call her.
Kim
Carroll and Family
2600 SE
Ocean Blvd.
BLDG 1-12
Stuart, FL
34996
https://www.treasurecoastseawinds.com/obituary/kenneth-carroll
11/18/2020 - Allan Ayers passed away. He
enlisted in the Navy in 1969 and served on the Mullinnix in 1972 on the West
Pac cruise. He was a TM3.
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/baltimoresun/obituary.aspx?n=allan-w-ayers&pid=197143672
9/27/2020 - Jack
Hogue passed away on September 22, 2020. According to his wife, Elaine,
his body will be cremated in California and
at a later date (2020-2021) the interment shall be conducted in
Oklahoma. The Veterans shall conduct a memorial service in California.
Please send cards/donations to the address below. Please keep the family
in your prayers. Jack was a
Gunnersmate and served aboard the Mullinnix (68'-70') during the 1969 Vietnam
cruise. In fact, Jack, another GMG and I (Roger Bocek) left the USS
Mullinnix during the Med cruise at Athens, Greece on Sept. 1970 and returned to
the USA for discharge. That's the last time I saw Jack.
Elaine
Hogue
233 Ash Parkway
Oroville,
CA 95966
9/2/2020 -From
Kelly Jones
I
just wanted to let you and the other shipmates of the USS Mullinnix DD-944 that
my father Lloyd E Yoho passed away on 8/1/2020. He was a proud veteran and
proud to have served on the USS Mullinnix DD-944 during 1959 -
1962. We did not do an obituary. He was cremated and his remains
were placed in my mother’s grave (as he requested). He passed away at The Good
Shepherd Hospice house in Sebring Florida. Also, we had a private service
on the 29th with the Belmont County Veterans doing a military service which was
very nice.
Please
send condolence to:
Lloyd E Yoho C/O Kelly Jones
402 N. Tarsus Rd
Avon Park, FL 33825
9/5/19 - John
"Jack" O'Connell passed away September 5, 2019. Jack served on the Mullinnix 1957 - 1960 and
was a plank owner. He was a LT and served as the ships Electronics Officer.
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/WickedLocal-plymouth/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=193845916
6/26/19 - Larry W. Soule passed away this past
Sunday June 23, 2019. Larry served on the Mullinnix 1962 - 1966. He attended
many reunions starting in 2007.
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/greensboro-nc/larry-soule-8759823?utm_source=share_obit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=obit_detail&utm_content=view_obit_button
11\12\18 -
Shipmate Lt. j.g. Bill Pfouts passed away December 24, 2015. Bill was chief
engineering officer on a West Pac cruise. He was a member of the association and on the board at
one time. Link to his obituary - http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/triblive-tribune-review/obituary.aspx?pid=177029918
10/16/18 -
Shipmate James Conway passed away. My father James Conway was a fire control technician
aboard the USS Mullinnix DD 944 from 1961-63. He passed away at age 76
September 24, 2018. He was part of the Bay of Pigs Invasion and Cuban Missile
Crisis.
Best
Regards,
James
Conway Jr
10/3/18 -
Shipmate Donald Spencer Harris passed away. He lost his fight with colon cancer
on Sep 28th at 2100. He was surrounded by family at his home under Hospice Care. Mr. Harris, the best husband and
father you could ever be blessed to have. He was a SK3 and served on the Mux
during the Cuban missile crisis naval blockade.
I only recently became aware of his service on the
Mullinnix. I was reviewing your
web page and read of your interest of the passing of your fellow shipmates. He
was so very honored to have served in the Navy and the bond he always felt for
his peers. This was a very difficult time for him as I am certain it was for
all of you. He was prone to tear-up when asked to
discuss those times.
His funeral was held
at First Baptist Church of Jackson, MS at 1130 on Tuesday the 2nd of Oct.
V/R,
Kathryn Robbins
5/25/18 - Shipmate James F. Carter passed away February 21, 2018 in Indiana. James was BTC onboard 1963-1965.
4/12/18 - Shipmate John Scott Hardin passed away April 2, 2018 in Virginia. John was YN3 onboard 1980-1983. View obituary here..
http://adamsgreen.com/tribute/details/4701/John-Hardin/obituary.html
3/8/18
- We have lost a great shipmate
and a better friend. MMCM Carl Ross
passed away Friday, March
2, 2018. Carl was Founding Father of our
USS Mullinnix DD-944
Association back in the '90s, catalyst for our annual reunions and
our first President. View obituary here.
http://www.gracefuneralhomehudson.com/obituaries/Carl-Ross-3/
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1/25/18 - Shipmate Jesse Newton passed
away January 6, 2018 in Longview,Texas.
Jesse
was a Senior Chief Sonarman onboard 1969 - 1971. His last reunion was 2015 in Nashville, TN.
View obituary for
Jesse Newton.
12/20/17 - Mike
Simmons lost his battle with cancer and passed way this morning. Late August
Mike was diagnosed with stage four cancer. In mid-September he started chemo.
If you did not get the email from Bob, email him for more information.
View obituary
for Mike Simmons.