All Obituaries

Preston Louis Davis, age 58 of North Pole, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at his home. Preston was born on September 5, 1959 in Worchester, MA to George and Carolyn Davis. He and his family have resided in Alaska for over 14 years. Preston was proudly and honorably married to his wife Kae of 37 years, who were married on January 24, 1981. He was always working incredibly hard to provide for his family. His careers were most commonly in the food service industry with his most...

Fairbanksan and loyal Chicago Blackhawks fan, Scott William Griffith passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2018 at the age of 53 while hiking in the wilderness of Alaska with his wife Nancy. Born April 8, 1965 to Charles and Beverly Griffith, he enjoyed growing up in Davenport, Iowa. It was there that he later met and fell, head over heels, for his lifelong love, Nancy Garrels. They married on February 11, 1989 and embarked on their lifetime together, building a family and filling it to the...

Terry DeHart-King, age 70 of North Pole, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. The family will have private services at a later date. 

Joseph Thomas Notkin was born on April 28, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away unexpectedly July 3, 2018 in Fairbanks, Alaska. An architect and past president of the Alaska Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, he was a loving brother, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, partner and friend to many. He had a warm and generous heart, and he leaves behind many friends worldwide. Joey was preceded in death by his devoted parents, Nathan T. Notkin (1917-2013) and Thelma N....

Art and Ann Ward died together June 24, 2018, in a small aircraft crash. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 7, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in North Pole, followed by a 4 p.m. celebration of life potluck at the Ward's home in Salcha. Arrangements will be made by Blanchard Family Funeral Home. Ann Catherine Ward was born Dec. 12, 1958, to Ted and Nora Mulberry, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the fifth of eight brothers and sisters. She graduated from...

Wilson D. Batangan, age 54 of Fairbanks, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018. 

Margaret was born November 20, 1940, in Olney Maryland. She lived there until her marriage to Martin J. Hall on December 20, 1969. She soon went to Rhode Island, and then to California where, upon retiring from the Navy, Marty worked for a fire bomber company. In 1976, his work took them to Fairbanks Alaska. Before this, she attended Sherwood High School in Sandy Spring Maryland where she graduated in 1958, followed by two years earning degree in Business Administration attending St....

The earthly journey of Larry Noel Knapman reached its end on 5 June 2018 at Liard Hot Springs Campground on the Alaska Highway in British Columbia, Canada.  The gift of life was given to him on 22 January 1939 by George E. and Ione L. (Rosenbrock) Knapman when he was born in Detroit, Michigan.  At a very young age, the family moved to Wrightstown near Tucson, AZ. where Larry  grew up and graduated from High school. He earned his  degree from University of Arizona and...

Sheryl Lynn Boyer, age 70 of Fairbanks, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018. A full obituary and service information will be announced at a later date.

Donald G. Stephens, age 51 of North Pole, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018. A celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Blanchard Family Funeral Home; 611 Noble Street 482-3232.