NSSA Life Member Guy P. McMurray, age 93, of Asheboro, NC died Sunday, March 8, 2015 at Randolph Hospice House. Guy joined NSSA in 1969. Guy was born in Chicago in 1921. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942 and served in both WWII and Korea, receiving multiple decorations, including the Silver and Bronze Stars and Purple Hearts. After 22 years of service, he retired as a Lt. Colonel. In addition to shooting skeet, Guy enjoyed tennis, racing sports... [SEE MORE]

We are sorry to report the death of longtime NSSA and TSSA Life Member Rollyn “Ronnie” Tolleson of Universal City, Texas. Ronnie passed away February 25, 2015 at 78 years of age. He was a lifelong resident of the San Antonio area and retired from San Antonio City Public Service. He was a fixture at Randolph Skeet and Trap Range and known to always lend a helping hand. NSSA extends its sincere condolences to Ronnie’s family and... [SEE MORE]

Tony Kelley, longtime Life Member of NSSA-NSCA from Jamaica, passed away the week before Christmas after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 89. Tony was an active registered skeet competitor for over 40 years in Jamaica, Florida, Zone 4, and at the World Shoot, his specialty in skeet being the .410. He shot many 100 straights with the .410 even into his later years. Tony and his wife Patsy also embraced sporting clays, and over the past 20+ years,... [SEE MORE]

We are saddened to report that Toni Ann Rogers Steen, a well-known skeet shooter, shoot host, and promoter of the sport, passed away on December 20, 2014 at a hospital in Dallas following a short illness. Toni was born in Oklahoma City on August 28, 1946, but was a lifelong Dallas resident. With her vivacious, engaging personality, Toni endeared herself to everyone she met. Although she was petite in stature, she had an exuberant presence that filled... [SEE MORE]

We are saddened to report that Ann Aikman Myers, 84, former Director of NSSA and NSCA, passed away on July 18. Her grandson, Eric Battersby, informed us that she died of Alzheimer’s disease. “I grew up visiting her at the house up on the hill at the National Shooting Complex,” said Battersby. “I know that she truly loved being a part of the NSSA-NSCA, and she dedicated many years of her life to the organization.” Ann... [SEE MORE]

Robert “Bud” Decot, founder of Decot HyWyd Sport Glasses, died suddenly February 10, 2014, at his home in Phoenix, Arizona. Bud was 88 and lived each day to the fullest, right up until the very end. Bud was an industry icon and fixture at major NSSA-NSCA events. In 1947, after serving in the U.S. Navy, the young licensed optician was asked by his father, a renowned eye surgeon and hunter, to design a pair of shooting glasses. Two years... [SEE MORE]

James “Jim” Carver, NSSA Assistant Chief Referee, of Granite Falls, NC, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, after a short illness. Jim was a Life Member of the NSSA and served 44 consecutive years as chief, assistant chief and/or referee of the World Skeet Championships. Per his request, there will be no memorial service. Should you wish to send condolences to his family, the address is as follows: Mrs. Maxine Carver 4769 Greenwood... [SEE MORE]

In a very sad week for the skeet shooting community, Cyndi Bender, the wife of Todd Bender, has passed away. We ask that you respect Todd’s privacy at this very difficult time to allow him to grieve with his family. Services will be private. Todd requests that, in lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Cyndi make a donation in her memory to a charity that has been very dear to Todd and Cyndi, the Navy SEAL Foundation. Donations may be made... [SEE MORE]

NSSA extends condolences to the family and friends of Ronald E. Tree, an NSSA Life Member from Lakewood, Washington, who passed away on May 2, 2013. Memorial services were held on May 9. Ron was inducted into the Washington Skeet Shooting Hall of Fame in 1985 and the NSSA Zone 7 Hall of Fame in 2006. Born in Schenectady, NY, Ron traveled the world with the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1972, when he retired and made his home in Washington. Ron was... [SEE MORE]

Members and staff of NSSA mourn the death of skeet referee Tom “Bucky” Buchanan, who died on Friday, May 3 at his home in Livonia, NY, at the age of 61. He was known for his sharp sense of humor, generosity, kindness, and dedication to his family, friends, community, and NSSA. Funeral services were held in Livonia on Thursday, May 9, followed by a celebration of his life at the Conesus Lake Sportsman’s Club. Skeet shooting and refereeing... [SEE MORE]