SSgt. Donna R. Johnson, 29, of Raeford, N.C., died Oct.1, in Khost, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when an insurgent detonated a suicide vest while they were on dismounted patrol. The soldiers were assigned to the 514th Military Police Company, 60th Troop Command, Winterville, N.C.
Staff Sergeant Donna Johnson, 29, of Raeford died Monday, October 1, 2012 while on patrol in Khost City, Afghanistan.
SSgt Johnson was born in Moore County on May 10, 1983 to Mr. Philas Ray Johnson and Mrs. Sandra Guiton Johnson. SSgt. Johnson was raised in Raeford, North Carolina and joined the North Carolina Army National Guard in 2006. SSgt Johnson was a member of the 514th Military Police Company based in Winterville, NC and had previously deployed to Iraq from 2007 to 2008. SSgt Johnson awards and decorations included, the Bronze Star Medal posthumous, the Purple Heart posthumous, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, Iraq Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device, 2, Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal posthumous, North Carolina Meritorious Service Medal posthumous, 1, Combat Action Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge, Bar, Driver-W (for wheeled vehicles), Combat and Special Skill Badge Basic Marksmanship Qual Badge, Bar, Weapon: Rifle (Inscription: Rifle), Expert, Overseas Service Bar, 2.
Survivors include her spouse, Tracy Joe Dice of Raeford; parents, Mr. Philas Ray Johnson and Mrs. Sandra Guiton Johnson of Raeford; sister, Rene Anne Johnson Albattrawi of Raeford; godchildren, Jason and Hanna.
Visitation will be held 6:00-9:00 PM Friday, October 12, 2012 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Avenue Raeford, NC 28376
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Raeford Presbyterian Church, 126 West Edinborough Avenue, Raeford, NC 28376 with Chaplain (CAPT) Kevin Winemiller officiating.
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Fisher House, 111 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20850, Ronald McDonald House of Durham, 506 Alexander Avenue Durham, NC 27705 or to The USO of North Carolina, P.O. Box 91536 Raleigh, NC 27675. Information provided by Crumpler Funeral Home
Staff Sergeant Donna Johnson, 29, of Raeford died Monday, October 1, 2012 while on patrol in Khost City, Afghanistan.
SSgt Johnson was born in Moore County on May 10, 1983 to Mr. Philas Ray Johnson and Mrs. Sandra Guiton Johnson. SSgt. Johnson was raised in Raeford, North Carolina and joined the North Carolina Army National Guard in 2006. SSgt Johnson was a member of the 514th Military Police Company based in Winterville, NC and had previously deployed to Iraq from 2007 to 2008. SSgt Johnson awards and decorations included, the Bronze Star Medal posthumous, the Purple Heart posthumous, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, Iraq Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device, 2, Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal posthumous, North Carolina Meritorious Service Medal posthumous, 1, Combat Action Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge, Bar, Driver-W (for wheeled vehicles), Combat and Special Skill Badge Basic Marksmanship Qual Badge, Bar, Weapon: Rifle (Inscription: Rifle), Expert, Overseas Service Bar, 2.
Survivors include her spouse, Tracy Joe Dice of Raeford; parents, Mr. Philas Ray Johnson and Mrs. Sandra Guiton Johnson of Raeford; sister, Rene Anne Johnson Albattrawi of Raeford; godchildren, Jason and Hanna.
Visitation will be held 6:00-9:00 PM Friday, October 12, 2012 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Avenue Raeford, NC 28376
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Raeford Presbyterian Church, 126 West Edinborough Avenue, Raeford, NC 28376 with Chaplain (CAPT) Kevin Winemiller officiating.
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Fisher House, 111 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20850, Ronald McDonald House of Durham, 506 Alexander Avenue Durham, NC 27705 or to The USO of North Carolina, P.O. Box 91536 Raleigh, NC 27675. Information provided by Crumpler Funeral Home
SSgt. Donna R. Johnson, 29, of Raeford, N.C., died Oct.1, in Khost, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when an insurgent detonated a suicide vest while they were on dismounted patrol. The soldiers were assigned to the 514th Military Police Company, 60th Troop Command, Winterville, N.C.
Staff Sergeant Donna Johnson, 29, of Raeford died Monday, October 1, 2012 while on patrol in Khost City, Afghanistan.
SSgt Johnson was born in Moore County on May 10, 1983 to Mr. Philas Ray Johnson and Mrs. Sandra Guiton Johnson. SSgt. Johnson was raised in Raeford, North Carolina and joined the North Carolina Army National Guard in 2006. SSgt Johnson was a member of the 514th Military Police Company based in Winterville, NC and had previously deployed to Iraq from 2007 to 2008. SSgt Johnson awards and decorations included, the Bronze Star Medal posthumous, the Purple Heart posthumous, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, Iraq Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device, 2, Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal posthumous, North Carolina Meritorious Service Medal posthumous, 1, Combat Action Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge, Bar, Driver-W (for wheeled vehicles), Combat and Special Skill Badge Basic Marksmanship Qual Badge, Bar, Weapon: Rifle (Inscription: Rifle), Expert, Overseas Service Bar, 2.
Survivors include her spouse, Tracy Joe Dice of Raeford; parents, Mr. Philas Ray Johnson and Mrs. Sandra Guiton Johnson of Raeford; sister, Rene Anne Johnson Albattrawi of Raeford; godchildren, Jason and Hanna.
Visitation will be held 6:00-9:00 PM Friday, October 12, 2012 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Avenue Raeford, NC 28376
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Raeford Presbyterian Church, 126 West Edinborough Avenue, Raeford, NC 28376 with Chaplain (CAPT) Kevin Winemiller officiating.
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Fisher House, 111 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20850, Ronald McDonald House of Durham, 506 Alexander Avenue Durham, NC 27705 or to The USO of North Carolina, P.O. Box 91536 Raleigh, NC 27675. Information provided by Crumpler Funeral Home
Staff Sergeant Donna Johnson, 29, of Raeford died Monday, October 1, 2012 while on patrol in Khost City, Afghanistan.
SSgt Johnson was born in Moore County on May 10, 1983 to Mr. Philas Ray Johnson and Mrs. Sandra Guiton Johnson. SSgt. Johnson was raised in Raeford, North Carolina and joined the North Carolina Army National Guard in 2006. SSgt Johnson was a member of the 514th Military Police Company based in Winterville, NC and had previously deployed to Iraq from 2007 to 2008. SSgt Johnson awards and decorations included, the Bronze Star Medal posthumous, the Purple Heart posthumous, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, Iraq Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device, 2, Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal posthumous, North Carolina Meritorious Service Medal posthumous, 1, Combat Action Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge, Bar, Driver-W (for wheeled vehicles), Combat and Special Skill Badge Basic Marksmanship Qual Badge, Bar, Weapon: Rifle (Inscription: Rifle), Expert, Overseas Service Bar, 2.
Survivors include her spouse, Tracy Joe Dice of Raeford; parents, Mr. Philas Ray Johnson and Mrs. Sandra Guiton Johnson of Raeford; sister, Rene Anne Johnson Albattrawi of Raeford; godchildren, Jason and Hanna.
Visitation will be held 6:00-9:00 PM Friday, October 12, 2012 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Avenue Raeford, NC 28376
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Raeford Presbyterian Church, 126 West Edinborough Avenue, Raeford, NC 28376 with Chaplain (CAPT) Kevin Winemiller officiating.
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Fisher House, 111 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20850, Ronald McDonald House of Durham, 506 Alexander Avenue Durham, NC 27705 or to The USO of North Carolina, P.O. Box 91536 Raleigh, NC 27675. Information provided by Crumpler Funeral Home
