USS MULLINNIX
DD-944
LOST SHIPMATES
6/10/24 - Ron Webster passed away on
6/8/2024. Ron was on the Mux 1964 to 1967. He was a GMG3. He was president of
the Mullinnix association. He was on board for THE 1966 WestPac cruise.
https://www.hoggfh.com/obituaries/Ronald-Webster-7/
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6/2/24 - Timothy C. Moll, 73, passed away on May 25, 2024.
Bob Houghton said, He was on my watch team as Forward Switchboard operator for a couple of years
(including Westpac in 1972) and has attended many of our reunions. Members
wishing to send cards may do so. Send them to the family via:
Susan
Moll
2312
Cleveland Ave.
Westlawn,
PA 19609
https://memorials.kuhnfuneralhomes.com/timothy-moll/5436375/index.php
6/2/24 - Linwood M.
Varney Jr passed away May 18, 2024.
https://www.dolbyblaissegee.com/obituaries/Linwood-Varney/
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4/16/24 - Roger Bocek recently has been
in touch with Bill Kazort, a shipmate, a member of the Mullinnix
Association and dear friend. We first met in 1966 when we both were assigned to
the USS Mullinnix A/S Div.. Less than a week ago he contacted me and told
me his wife Sharon (of 55 years) had surgery to remove her Thyroid.
The operation came out fine but during recovery she suffered a severe stroke
that affected the left side of her brain. She passed away
Saturday night at approximately 9:15PM. Once I get more information I will pass
that along. Please keep Bill and family in your prayers. Contact Roger
for more information on how to get in touch with Bill.
https://www.saundersmcfarlin.net/obituary/Sharon-Kazort
3/25/24 - Steve Hanyok informed us our USS Mullinnix
shipmate Thomas Frank
Hoddinott, FTGSN died on 12 MARCH 2020. I served with him during
the 1969 WestPac cruise and we were friends. He was an outstanding
shipmate; I don't know when he was discharged. He was also
in the 1970 Med Cruise as a FTG3 and served as editor and chief photographer
of the cruise book. In the 1972 WestPac cruise book he is listed as FTG2 as a
member of the crew.
https://www.tetrickfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Thomas-Hoddinott/
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207917790/thomas-frank-hoddinott
3/21/24 - Received word that James H.
"Cricket" Jackson, Jr passed away March 15, 2024. He was in R Div HT2 (Hull
maintenance technician) from 1979-1983.
http://www.keslerfuneralhome.com/obituary/JamesHCricket-JacksonJr
3/17/24 - Bob Houghton talked with Jerry Kaufman yesterday and
wanted to let everyone know that dear Shirley passed away Tuesday this week -
March 12, 2024. She was still hospitalized, weakened and dealing with too
much difficulty breathing. Jerry expressed sympathy for all of her recent pain
and suffering and shared that he is just very thankful for their 62 years of
love, marriage and time together.
2/7/24 - Received word from Debbie Hoenscheid, William
Hoenscheid daughter. I'm sorry this
has taken me so long to send but I am writing to let you know that William
Hoenscheid passed away on January 25, 2020 after a courageous battle with
cancer. My dad always spoke fondly of his time on the Mullinnix.
Anytime we were in the car or watching the news or the weather channel and the
time was 9:44 he would say 944 and we all knew what he meant. I do it
myself and probably always will. He had several stories he loved to
tell. He was great at telling a story, unfortunately I am not.
Bill served aboard the Mullinnix 59-62 as a Quartermaster.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/mcall/name/william-hoenscheid-obituary?id=8940657
12/14/23 - Received word from Russel Fawkes that Master Chief Jack Watson, served on the USS Mullinnix 68'-71' and was
onboard for the 1969 VietNam cruise and passed away January, 2022. Open the
obituary below to read about Jack.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/fredericksburg/name/jack-watson-obituary?id=32514365
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.