All Obituaries

Lois Mae Hosack, age 72 of Fairbanks, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 202 at her home. Private burial services will take place at Birch Hill Cemetery.

On Friday, May 1st, 2020, Martin J. Hall died peacefully in his own home, ending his well-lived life’s journey.  Marty was born in Hartford, CT on December 25, 1937 to Oscar Hall and Barbara Evelyn Zehrer. The family moved to California in 1944, and Marty returned to Connecticut to attend high school at Promfret Academy in Pomfret, CT.              Aviation was his passion. Marty joined the Navy in 1955, and was...

On May 14th, 2020 Shirley Jenkins, age 79, of North Pole passed away surrounded by her loved ones. She will be greatly missed by all those that knew her.  Obituary and service information will be announced at a later date. 

James Clifford, born on May 4th, 1945 passed away on May 10th,2020 in Fairbanks, AK. 

On May 10th, 2020 artist Julia Cockerille, age 73, of Fairbanks passed away. A great artist with a great heart, she will be missed by all of those that knew her. Obituary and service information will be announced at a later date. 

Glenn Jackson, Sr. passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020. Glenn was born on March 11, 1961 to the late Douglas and Floria Jackson in Chicago, IL where he was raised and graduated from High School. He lived in various places with two of his sons, Glenn Jr. and Christopher and their mother. He moved to Alaska and later married D. Rochelle Jackson, August 1, 2015. Glenn worked at Eielson as a cook, Seekings Ford as a detailer, Regal Cinema as an usher and most recently, Wendy’s on Airport...

On May 8th, 2020 Randall “Randy” Blevins, age 63, of Fairbanks passed away. A man that loved his family, had a wonderful sense of humor, a great instructor and a proud member of Union 302. He will be wholly missed by all those that knew him.  Obituary and service information will be announced at a later date. 

Randall James Blevins, Adored Husband, Father, grandfather, son, brother and Friend to many went to Heaven on May 8, 2020 after a courageous 10-month battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully at home surround in love from family and friends and his wife by his side. He painted an amazing sunrise that morning to let us know he made it. He was born in Milwaukee WI on October 22, 1956 to Richard (Dick) and Joan Blevins. He is one of 5 kids, Bruce, Lorrie, Brian, and Ricky. The family moved...

Moonyen Maria Rankin, age 53 of Fairbanks, Alaska, passed on from this life in her home on 7 May 2020 of natural causes. Moon was born in Jacksonville, Florida on 26 March 1967 to the late Maria A. DelVillar-Rankin and Richard F. Rankin currently of North Carolina. Known by many friends and beloved children as Momma Moon, she ran the well-known and established M&M Kids Childcare for over 10 years before closing the business in favor of retirement. We will forever miss our dear friend,...

David R. Merryfield, age 67 of North Pole, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at his home with his loving wife, Donna, by his side. David was born on May 17, 1952 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. David was a Commercial Fisherman out of Sand Point, Ak in the 1970’s and 1980’s. He finished his working career as a line haul truck driver to the slope and back. He loved his job. He loved to hunt and fish and was an avid music lover. He played his guitars and recorded his music all the time....