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At random: The USS Blenny SS 324, on her last patrol of WW II sank 63 vessels. One by torpedo and 62 by deck gunfire, demolition charges set by boarding parties or by burning. On several occasions shotguns were fired through the boats bottoms. These were all vessels under the 500 ton JANAC limit for tonnage sunk and not counted in the "official" totals or ships sunk. This is also a record for the most vessels ever sunk by a submarine on one patrol.

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Posted 2023-06-01 3:10 PM (#103634)

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ANDREWS, Merle Frederick, 95, died peacefully on November 2, 2022. Born to the late Harley and Almira (Decker) Andrews in Princeton, Maine on March 2, 1927, Merle was the youngest of six brothers and sisters - Oliver, Allan, Leo, Ruth, and Virginia. Merle has left behind the love of his life for over 70 years, Valerie Haleck. Merle loved history and traveling, and seldom missed a Red Sox game. A proud member of the US Navy, Merle was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Throughout his career, Merle served on diesel and nuclear-powered submarines. During World War II, Merle was a member of the Amphibious Operations Force. Merle graduated from the Naval Nuclear Power School in New London, CT, and served on the USS Scamp (SSN-588) in the reactor controls (RC) division. Merle retired from the Navy as a Senior Chief and returned to his dearly loved hometown. The family would like to express their gratitude for the support provided by Dean, Wayne, Diane, Patricia and Melony throughout the last few years. A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Calais Veterans Cemetery. After the service, there will be a gathering with close friends and family at the Princeton Rod and Gun Club on Greenland Point Road in Princeton, Maine. Published on May 31, 2023

WALDEN, Oscar Lavaughn, 81 of Ohatchee Alabama died on May 26, 2023. He was born on February 3, 1942, raised in Oxford, and graduated from Oxford High School in 1960. He joined the Navy in 1960 and was sent to Pearl Harbor serving on Tin Cans and USS Johns McCain DL3 then volunteered for the Submarine Service and was assigned to USS Bashaw (SS-241). Being discharged after 6 years, he became a member of the Army reserved (315 field artillery), then transferred to the Naval Reserve for the next 32 years, retiring in 1998. In civilian life he was employed by Alabama Department of Correction as a game warden. Attending night classes, he earned a bachelor degree from JSU. His class received their diploma from George C. Wallace. He is preceded in death by his parents, W.O. and Mertice Walden; brother, Carter Donald Walden; sister, Judy Viviette Butler; niece, Diane Butler. He is survived by his brother, Joseph Earl Walden and his wife Barbara. Oscar married Connie L. Andrews and had 2 stepchildren, Kim and Scott Andrews; and four grandchildren. A graveside service will be announced soon.

SHIPPS, Karl Olin, LCDR, USN, Ret,, of New Carrolton, MD, died due to complications with his heart on due May 26, 2023. Karl was a good and hardworking man who loved his family, served the Lord and his country, and dreamed of and worked toward a more just and righteous human existence. Karl was born in Germany, on February 17, 1955 where his father was stationed with the U.S. Air Force Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron. In 1973, he graduated from Durango High School (Colorado), where he was valedictorian, and enrolled in Rice University on a full scholarship through the Reserve Officers' Training Corps program. In 1977, he graduated from Rice with degrees in physics and history. A committed student with a keen intellect, Karl was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society. He would later study nuclear physics at the University of Hamburg (Germany) through the US Navy's Olmsted Scholar program and earn a Master of Engineering degree from Johns Hopkins University. Karl had a long career of service to the United States, first through the US Navy, and later with the Department of Defense. Early in his military tenure, Karl served on nuclear submarines; he then worked on US submarine operations at the Pentagon and the Washington Navy Yard. Outside of work, Karl consistently found ways to contribute to his community – by volunteering with Special Olympics, by serving as an usher at St. Mary's Catholic Church (Landover Hills, MD), by participating in the Eleanor and Franklin Roosevelt Democratic Club (Greenbelt, MD), to list a few examples. Karl was a space enthusiast; he revered astronauts and loved stargazing through his telescope. Karl was also a talented writer. He composed songs and poems that deftly captured humor, absurdity, and humanity in situations as diverse as Clinton-era Base Realignment and Closure priorities; the patron saint selection process of his wife's second-grade Confraternity of Christian Doctrine class; or congressional redistricting battles in Texas. While his writing often made people laugh, it also demonstrated Karl's tremendous capacity for analytical thought about a range of complex issues. From 1981 until his death, Karl was a devoted husband to his wife, Anne. Together, they had three children, Joan, Ruth, and Grace. Karl adored his family, and shared with them his Catholic faith, his hope for American democracy, his integrity and compassion, his patience, his humility, his intellectualism and curiosity, his wit and humor, and his commitment to community. In recent years, Karl delighted in spending time with his young grandchildren, Ophelia and Alice. In addition to his wife, children, and grandchildren, Karl is survived by three siblings: Tom, Mary-Ellen, and Frank (Bede). Karl's memorial service will take place at St. Dominic's Catholic Church (630 E St. SW, Washington, D.C.) on Saturday, June 3, at 2:00 p.m. A light reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to the Arc of Prince George's County (Largo, MD); the organization supports the development and livelihoods of people with disabilities. Published by Legacy on May 30, 2023.

MURPHY, Gary Don, 81, of Coleman, died at his residence Wednesday, May 31, 2023. The family will host a time of visitation from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 400 W. Pecan Street, in Coleman. A private interment will be in the Coleman City Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman. He was born Gary Don Murphy to Jackson Lee Murphy and Annie Lucille Robinson Murphy in Ranger, Texas on May 13, 1942. Gary grew up in Quinlan at the Boles Home where he attended school and graduated. He then attended Abilene Christian College and East Texas State College. Later in life Gary felt the call to preach. He applied and was accepted to the Brown Trail School of Preaching where he graduated in 2007. Gary proudly served in the United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard. He served on nuclear submarines during Vietnam. Outside of his military career Gary also worked for the Texas Highway Department, the City of Dallas as a Police Officer, and spent many years in Alaska working on the Alyeska Pipeline where he retired in 1997 and moved back to Texas where he called home. Gary was a Church of Christ minister. He preached in Quinlan and Ranger from 2007 to 2021. He most recently preached when needed at Hillcrest Church of Christ in Coleman. His life was a wonderful model of what walking daily with Christ and serving others should look like. He married Mary Alice Evans on April 22, 2004, at Lake Tawakoni. He is survived by his wife, Mary Murphy of Coleman; one son, Gary Murphy II and Kanittha Namnok of Nikiski, Alaska; one daughter, Johnna Phillips and husband Berry of Coleman; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Raymond Eugene Murphy and Carol of Minnesota; two sisters in law Ramona Murphy and Sue Murphy. He was preceded in death by his parents, 6 brothers, and a special uncle, Frank Robinson. The family kindly requests no flowers. Memorials are requested to the Brown Trail School of Preaching at 1801 Brown Trail, Bedford, Texas 76021. We invite you to share fond memories and words of comfort and condolence with the Murphy family by signing the virtual guestbook on Gary’s tribute page at www.stevensfuneralhome.com. Stevens Funeral Home is honored to serve the Murphy family.

SWISHER, Todd Eugene0 died unexpectedly while vacationing with his husband & friends in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on April 15, 2023 His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death. Todd was born on June 29, 1964 to the late Eugene and Betty Swisher. He is survived by his husband Simon Dale Gomez-Swisher, one stepson William and grandson Emmett Gomez. Todd will be forever remembered by his siblings, nieces, and nephews, Brother- Kenneth (Brenda) Swisher of Blue Springs, MO, Kenny & Laura- great nephew Wesley, Jennifer- great niece Hailey; Dennis (Connie) Swisher of Kirksville, MO; Chris (Edith) Swisher of Columbia, MO, Courtney & Brittney; A very special cousin – Jeff (Kristin) Potts of Pearland, TX . He is deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his extended and chosen family as well. Mother-in-Law -Shirley (Jerry) Lujan- Taos, NM; Special Brother-in-law – Jason (Beth) Gomez of Frenchburg, KY, Hunter (Haley) and his adored great nephew Lane, Rylan. Hunter and Rylan were very special nephews to Todd. He always considered them as his own and they held a special place in his heart. Sister-in-law Pam (Scott) Gingerich of Middlefield, OH, Chelsea and Kendal Gingerich, Alyssa & Amber Smalley; Sister-in-law Nashima Lujan of Taos, NM; The Smallwood Family; Chosen Son Jaime (Shyla) Alaniz of Indianapolis, IN; Chosen Sister Bunnie Wells Cruse of Albuquerque, NM; Chosen Sister Gilbert Bustillos of Dallas, TX; Chosen Brother Christopher Thomas of Louisville, KY; Chosen Brother Kaleo Tevaitea Ramos, Oahu, HI. Todd was preceded by his parents Eugene and Betty Swisher, sister Betty Swisher, nephew Brandon Swisher and niece Heather Swisher. Todd was born in Adair County, MO in June of 1964. He was the graduating class of 1982 from the Adair County R-1 High School. He then attended NMSU graduating in 1986 with a BS Business Administration/Data Processing. Todd joined the Navy and graduated from the Naval Nuclear Power School in 1988. He served in the Navy from 1988-1992 while being stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on the USS Olympia (SSN-717) and graduated from Regis University in 1997 with a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems. Todd was currently employed as a SR Principal Systems Security Engineer for Vertex Company. Todd was a fun spirited and giving soul who took on many passions. One of which included travel. Todd & Simon loved to explore the world together. In the past year he enjoyed traveling to Hungary, Romania & Croatia. His favorite places always included the ocean with Hawaii at the top of his list. In 2010, he was made an honorary Hawaiian by his chosen brother Kaleo Ramos. Todd had a huge passion for children and donated to their education and special causes. He had a wide range of hobbies that included woodworking, farming, cooking and his favorite was spending time with family & friends. He was a beautiful person inside and out. His smile was contagious, and his eyes lit up the whole room. He cared deeply for the people around him. He was so kind and passionate and made a huge impact on everyone he met. He will forever be missed. Until we meet again. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jason Gomez, Hunter Gomez, Jeff Potts, Rylan Gomez, Rick Smallwood, Timmy Smallwood, and Steve Smallwood. We will be having a Hawaiian style celebration of life to honor Todd's wishes. Everyone is welcome to come and help us share stories, memories & pictures of such a wonderful man. The celebration will be held on June 24, 2023 @ 11:00 AM Bluegrass United Church of Christ, 500 Don Anna Drive, Lexington, KY 40511. Appropriate Tropical Attire recommended. Published by Kirksville Daily Express Jun. 1, 2023.

ORNDORFF, Clarence Richard, 93, died peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 26, 2023. He was born the son of the late Maurice and Irene (Wivell) Orndorff on August 28, 1929. Clarence served in the US Navy (1950-1954) in the submarine service during the Korean War. He is retired from Mt. St. Mary’s College. Clarence was a great cook and loved outdoor barbequing. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, gardening, playing the harmonica, and family functions. He was a lifetime member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, and at Vigilant Hose Company. Clarence also belonged to VFW Post 6658, American Legion Francis X, Elder Post 121, Amvets, and various local social clubs, and fish and game clubs. Clarence is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Louise (Miller) Orndorff, seven children, Terry (Doug), Ken (Melisa), Janis (Chuck), Tom (Michelle), all of Emmitsburg, MD; Kevin (Tammy) of Rocky Ridge, MD; Brian (Tracy), and Richard (Lisa), of Fairfield, MD; 12 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Clarence is preceded in death by his grandson, Nathan Ryder, sisters, Ethel Long, Pauline Orendorff, Dorothy Joy, Margaret Williamson, and brothers, Karl, Louis, Sterling, and Francis. Memorial donations in memory of Clarence can be made out to Vigilant Hose Company, 25 W Main St, Emmitsburg, MD 21727. Service will be private at his wishes. Arrangements were made by J.L. Davis Funeral Home, and online condolences can be offered at www.jldavisfh.com.

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