Obituaries
Marianne Elizabeth Noyd
Marianne Elizabeth Noyd, age 73, died on December 20, 2022 in Durham, NC, with her loving husband of 34 years, Terry, at her side after a courageous battle against an illness lasting about three months.
Stacey Gordon Sterling
It's a rare person who can affect the hearts and minds of both puppies and lawyers. Stacey Gordon Sterling was that person. She had an immense impact on animal welfare in Montana, from raising young puppies to teaching young law students how and why they should care about animal welfare, and did so while exhibiting kindness, compassion, and competence in every sphere of her life.
Jack Golden Edwards
Jack (Jacob) Golden Edwards passed away December 18, 2022, in Salt Lake City, Utah, surrounded by his family. Jack was born June 14, 1937, in Pocatello, Idaho to Junius David Edwards and Elfrida Katherine Klingenberg Fiksted. He served an honorable mission in Norway (1957-1959) – the birthplace of his mother - and relished the opportunity to learn Norwegian.
Jeffrey Lee Granberry
Jeffrey Lee Granberry passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness. Mr. Granberry was preceded in death by his parents, Gwen and William Granberry; and his brothers, Tad and Robert Granberry.
M. Mary Paine Rebeck
M. Mary Paine Rebeck was born on December 6, 1919 to Margaret Francis (Benn) and Leo Albert Paine in Providence Rhode Island. She grew up in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, attended St. Joseph's Catholic School and graduate from Pawtucket High School in 1937.
Clare Jones
Clare Jones passed away on December 4th after a 10-year battle with dementia. She was in Dhahran from 1981 through 1996 with her husband Bud. During her time there she worked as a telephone operator for Communications, taught stained glass, participated with the Dhahran Theatre Group (DTG), dodged SCUDs, fed troops during the Gulf War and traveled whenever possible.
Daniel Radman
Daniel Radman passed away peacefully with his loving wife Carol of 35 years by his side, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Dan was born September 26, 1928 in Sacramento to Zora and George Radmanovich. He is preceded in death by his sister Lee Harold and Brother In law Jim Harold.
James Drake
James "Jim" Drake, 75, of Duncan, passed away on November 22, 2022. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was the son of Ralph P. Drake and Hattie Heatherly Drake. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Drake, his children: Dr. Penny Drake, Cheryl Drake Ellis, James Eric Drake, Richard, Keller, Troy Keller, and Craig Keller. Other survivors include 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Keith Sims
Keith Sims passed away peacefully on Nov. 19, 2022, at his home in Georgetown, TX. Born in Pickford, Michigan on April 26, 1934, he grew up on a farm which instilled a hard work ethic, a desire to become a mechanical engineer and an even stronger desire to chart his course away from the farm.
John Leo Soileau, Jr.
John Leo Soileau, Jr. was born on July 6, 1943 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana and died on November 17, 2022 in Temple, Texas following a period of ill health. Leo is survived by his wife, Fiona, daughter Rebecca Robinson, her husband Michael and children Olivia and Cecily, and daughter Nina Matthews and her husband Russel.
Margaret Bird
Margaret Bird, Killiney Dublin Ireland passed away on November 14, 2022, in the care of the Intensive Care Unit of St. Vincents University Hospital Dublin. Margaret and her husband Tony were residents of Abqaiq from 1980 until retirement in 2004 and were sadly missed by her two sons Colin and Trevor, relatives, and friends. Margret was deeply involved in the choir singing fraternity in Abqaiq. May she Rest in Peace.
Wallace Clay Chappell
On November 14, 2022, God gave Wallace Clay Chappell rest from his earthly labors. Born in Hohenwald, Tennessee, on February 6, 1954, Wallace was the second of four children of Jesse A. and Bertha Mays Chappell. His father, Jesse, and older brother, Andrew J. Chappell, preceded him in death.