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Frank Victor "Vic" Iams
Vic's grave
August 31, 1945 - November 29, 1999

NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV - Frank Victor "Vic" Iams, 54, died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, at Lookout. Mr. Iams was an independent contractor and funeral director, a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Paden City, and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. Frank served in the 281st AHC in 1968-1969.

Survivors include his mother, Louise Morris Iams of New Martinsville; two sons, Thomas V. Iams of New Martinsville, and Dana R. Iams of Fayetteville; two daughters, Misty Dawn Rice of Charleston and Autum Heather Adkins of Lookout; a brother, Luke Iams of New Martinsville; and two grandchildren.

Services were at 11 a.m. Thursday at Iams Funeral Home, 833 Third St., New Martinsville. Burial was held at the Northview Cemetery, New Martinsville.



Russel G. "Greg" Isaacs
Greg Isaacs
February 9, 1942 - January 22, 2020

Russel joined the 145th as a Door Gunner, on temporary duty from the 25th Infantry Division, Hawaii, in 1965. He subsequently served in the 281st and completed his tour of duty with the 48th AHC. He was an active member of the 281st AHC Association and shall be remembered by the Intruder family. His Obituary follows:

"ISAACS, Sr., Russell "Greg" Age 77, died at home peacefully in Mt Sterling, Ohio on January 22, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born February 9, 1942 in Hamilton, Ohio to Russell and Lavilda (Garrett) Isaacs who proceeded him in death. Greg was a farmer in Mt Sterling, Ohio for 48 years. He was member of Scottish Rite, a Shriner, a Knights Templer and a 1965-1966 Vietnam War Veteran. Greg Isaacs was a man of God; he loved the United States of America and was a genuine Cowboy. Greg is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jane (Adams) Isaacs. They have two children, Russell "Greg" Jr. (Diana) and Lori (Jesus) Lopez-Ochoa; six grandchildren,;five great-grandchildren; brother Lyle Isaacs and sister Wynoaka (Ron) Speer. Greg was very close to his brothers-and sisters-in law and his many nieces and nephews."



Roger Ladon "Don" Ivey
Roger Ivey
September 7, 1945 - July 8, 2022

Roger Ladon "Don" Ivey passed away on July 8, 2022 at the VA Hospital in Tampa, FL. Roger served in the 281st in the 69-70 era. He is survived by one son and a daughter. He shall not be forgotten by the Intruder family.

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From the Hodges Family Funeral Home obit:
Roger Ivey Roger (Donnie) Ivey 76 passed away on July 8, 2022, at the James A Haley Veterans Hospital. He passed peacefully with his wife and dog "CoCo" by his side.

Donnie was born in Dundee, Florida on September 7, 1945, to Hugh and Myrtice Ivey. At the time of his death, he resided in San Antonio, Florida with his wife Janice Ivey. Donnie was a proud U.S. Veteran of the United States Army. He served his country with pride for 5 years. He was an Army Ranger Jumper serving in Vietnam.

Donnie was an active member, with his wife at Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church in Tampa, Florida.
Donnie worked as an agriculture inspector before transitioning to the citrus industry as a Citrus Packing House Manager on the East Coast of Florida. After retiring Donnie worked part-time for Sonny's Appliance in Dade City, Florida.

He loved fishing on the rivers and waterways of Florida. He loved exploring while camping with his wife and grandkids. Papa, as his grandkids would call him, enjoyed watching them play their sports, from basketball, baseball, volleyball, football, and motocross to fishing tournaments. He was proud of every one of them near or far. He tried to attend as many games, tournaments, and sporting events however big or small. He showed up. He was excited about his grandkid's future and to watch all of the accomplishments that they had achieved. Papa enjoyed rocking on the front porch and floating in the pool, one of his favorite relaxing past times. He was so proud to sit on the back porch and watch every detail of the pool and backyard. He loved taking care of his birdhouses and seeing which ones had just flown in for the season. Donnie had many good friends along his life journey.

He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Michael that was taken from him way too soon.

Donnie was honored on Friday, August 5 at the Bushnell National Cemetery with Honors for his service to OUR country.



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