April 7, 1933-June 22, 2009
Former Alaska resident Duane Gilbert Alexander, 76, of Custer, Wash., passed away Monday, June 22, 2009. He was born April 7, 1933, in Fort Collins, Colo.
Custer John Bolton
July 15, 1927-May 17, 2009
Michael Q. Sheppard Oct. 19, 1945-June 10, 2009
Surrounded by family, Homer resident Michael Q. Sheppard, 63, died on June 10, 2009, of Agent Orange induced mantle cell lymphoma at the Veteran's Hospice unit in Vancouver, Wash.
John Anthony Damitz
May 27, 1938-June 2, 2009
Nikiski resident, Mr. John Anthony Damitz, 71, died Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna with his wife by his side. Memorial services are at 4 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2009, at The Driftwood Inn, 138 W. Bunnell Ave., in Homer.
Esther Lee Hopkins
Dec. 7, 1946-June 7, 2009
Kenai resident, Ms. Esther Lee Hopkins, 62, died Sunday, June 7, 2009, at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna.
July 16, 1918 - Aug. 7, 2008
A gathering in honor and remembrance of Thelma Murto is at 2 p.m. June 13, 2009, at the Anchor Point Senior Center. A full obituary was published in the Aug. 14, 2008, Homer News.
James Allen 'Jim' Clarquist
Dec. 13, 1956 - May 31, 2009
Anchor Point resident, Mr. James Allen "Jim" Clarquist, 52, died Sunday, May 31, 2009, at South Peninsula Hospital in Homer.
George A. Navarre
Aug. 27, 1923 - June 4, 2009
Longtime Alaskan and Kenai resident George A. Navarre, 85, died Thursday, June 4, 2009, at home in Kenai.
Oct. 25, 1921 - May 31, 2009
Constance "Connie" Marie Benston, 87, died at her residence at Friendship Terrace in Homer May 31, 2009, surrounded by family. A memorial service is at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2009, at Friendship Terrace. As she requested, her ashes will be scattered across Kachemak Bay.
Bert Elmore
Feb. 14, 19471-June 1, 2009
DeVon Dee Huffnagle May 17, 1927-May 16, 2009
Homer resident DeVon Dee Huffnagle, 81, died Saturday, May 16, 2009, at her home in Homer.
Kevin M. Towsley
March 7, 1970-May 14, 2009
Kevin Michael Towsley, 39, died May 14, 2009, at Seward Providence Medical Center after a valiant five-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
Scott Ray Nicholson Aug. 6, 1951-April 8, 2009
Homer and former Big Lake resident Scott Ray Nicholson, 57, died April 8, 2009, in Eaton, Colo.,
John Konaruk Pannick
March 24, 1945-May 20, 2009
Custer John Bolton
July 15, 1927-May 17, 2009
Long-time Homer resident Custer John Bolton, 81, died peacefully at South Peninsula Hospital on Sunday, May 17, 2009.
Willis Kahn; Edna Kahn
Willis Kahn Sept. 19, 1922-Aug. 3, 2008 Edna Kahn Jan. 4, 1925-Oct. 18, 2008
Phyllis Marie Hoffman Homer resident, Ms. Phyllis Marie Hoffman, 93, died Friday, April 17, 2009, at Friendship Terrace Assisted Living, where she had lived the past five years.
Joyce L. Moe Aug. 6, 1931-April 25, 2009
Longtime Alaskan and Homer resident Joyce Lorraine Moe, 77, died Saturday, April 25, 2009, at Main Street Assisted Living in Homer. A celebration of her life will be held early this summer.
Norman Jean Gibson
Feb. 14, 1969-May 9, 2009
Sterling resident Norma Jean "Tootie" Gibson, 40, died Saturday, May 9, 2009, from cancer at the Heritage Place in Soldotna.
May 3, 1914-Nov. 9, 2008
A memorial service for Alfred T. Clayton Sr. is at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2009, at Homer United Methodist Church. Al was born May 3, 1914, and died Nov. 9, 2008. Please join Al's family for food and fellowship after the service.
Elizabeth "Betsy" Berry Fritz
Sept. 13, 1913-April 15, 2009
Pioneering Alaska Nurse Elizabeth "Betsy" Berry Fritz, 95, died in her sleep, Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at her home in Anchor Point.
Corneal Mae "Shirlee" Manson
Dec. 16, 1920-April 22, 2009
Homer resident Corneal Mae "Shirlee" Manson, 88, died at 7:50 a.m. April 22, 2009, at Maria's Majestic View Assisted Living Home in Homer, with a caregiver holding her hand, telling her "It's OK to leave now." She slipped away very peacefully, her family said.
July 2, 1961-April 7, 2009
Bryan Farrow, 47, died snow machining near Caribou Lake. A memorial service is at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2009, at the Salvation Army Church.
George LeRoy Morey Jan. 2, 1938-March 26, 2009
Former Homer resident George Leroy Morey, 77, died peacefully in his sleep at the home of his daughter in Clarksville, Tenn., on March 30, 2009, after a long battle with cancer.
Longtime Anchor Point resident, Mr. Ronald Eugene Stafford, 72, died March 26, 2009, from cancer at South Peninsula Hospital in Homer.
Verda McAlmond
Longtime Ninilchik resident Verda McAlmond, 89, died Monday, March 9, 2009, at South Peninsula Hospital Long Term Care in Homer. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Terry Arthur Klingel
Longtime Alaska resident, Mr. Terry Arthur Klingel, 83, died Sunday, April 5, 2009, at Long Term Care, South Peninsula Hospital in Homer where he had been a resident for 32 months.
Vanchai Mongkol-Ua-Aree
Former Homer resident Vanchai Mongkol-Ua-Aree, 60, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2009, at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage.
Longtime Anchor Point resident, Mr. Ronald Eugene Stafford, 72, died Thursday, March 26, 2009, from cancer at the South Peninsula Hospital in Homer.
Ralph J. Wolf
June 26, 1932-March 25, 2009
Richard A. Rutan March 24, 1946-March 29, 2009
Dorothy C. Moonin March 21, 1936-March 10, 2009
Lifelong Port Graham resident Dorothy "Lady" Claudia Moonin, 72, died Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at her home in Port Graham. Funeral services were held March 12, 2009, at St. Herman Russian Orthodox Church in Port Graham. Viewing was held at the church. Father Sergie Active officiated. Pallbearers were Reuben, Kyle, Kristan, Andrew and Nikolai Norman. She was laid to rest at the Port Graham Cemetery.
Margaret Olsen "Peggy" Tener Feb. 26, 1944-March 3, 2009
Longtime Homer resident, Mrs. Margaret Olsen "Peggy" (Lund) Tener, 65, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, March 3, 2009, at her home in Homer.
Arthur "Art" S. Tlucka
Aug. 5, 1947-Feb. 26, 2009
Longtime Homer resident, Mr. Arthur "Art" S. Tlucka, 61, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009. of natural causes at his home in Homer.
Dannie W. Garroutte March 9, 1925-Feb. 27, 2009
Gene 'Whitey' Wadsworth April 9, 1915-Feb. 27, 2009
Former Alaska homesteader and fisherman Gene "Whitey" Wadsworth, 93, died Feb. 27, 2009, in Oakley, Idaho. Services were held March 3, 2009, in Oakley, Idaho.
Grover F. Huffnagle Dec. 28, 1930-Feb. 17, 2009
Longtime Homer resident, Mr. Grover F. Huffnagle, 78, died Feb. 17, 2009, at South Peninsula Hospital Long Term Care in Homer.
John D. McFarland
June 6, 1943-Feb. 20, 2009
John "Johnny Mac" D. McFarland passed away Feb. 20, 2009, in Homer following a short illness.
Russell K. Griffith July 14, 1936-Feb. 12, 2009
Russell K. Griffith, 72, died Feb. 12, 2009, at South Peninsula Hospital with his wife by his side after a long battle with cancer.
Nellie Lee McDaniel
April 9, 1929-Jan. 29, 2009
Homer resident Nellie McDaniel, 79, died Jan. 29, 2009, at Providence Hospital, Anchorage. A celebration of lie is at 3 p.m. Feb. 21, 2009, at Down East Saloon in Homer.
Aug. 14, 2008 - Feb. 13, 2009
Anthony Michael Seward, age 6 months, died in his sleep on Feb. 13, 2009 in Anchorage. He was born Aug. 14, 2008, to Devon Seward and Justina Thaggard in Anchorage.
Lauren LecomteJan. 25, 1989-Feb. 2, 2009
Lauren Lecomte, 20, died Feb. 2, 2009, in Fairbanks. She was born to Serge Lecomte and Anna L. Johnson on Jan. 25, 1989, in Fairbanks.
M. Lindy WaltersSept. 2, 1954-Jan. 29, 2009
Lindy Walters died quietly at her home Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 after a long illness.
Camille Coffey
Sept. 12, 1916-Jan. 27, 2009
Homer resident Camille Coffey died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009 at South Peninsula Hospital Long Term Care. She was 92.
Paul Edward Ottobre MooreJan. 28, 1985-Jan. 30, 2009
Ninilchik resident Paul Edward Ottobre Moore died Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 at home as a result of a snowmachine accident. He was 24.









