NOTABLE DEATHS | April 14, 2016
Nera White (1935 - 2016) ›
Legendary women's basketball player...
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ADVICE AND SUPPORT | April 6, 2016
What Adults Can Learn from Teen Grievers ›
Teens grieve differently than adults do, and some of their practices may be healthier.
DIED TODAY IN HISTORY | April 15, 2016
Died April 15 ›
President Abraham Lincoln led the United States through the Civil War.
Did You Know?
To prepare it for burial, Muslim tradition requires that same-sex family members wash the body an odd number of times before covering it with a shroud.
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CULTURE AND TRENDS | April 7, 2016
The Most Characteristic Euphemism for "Died" in Each State ›
In collaboration with Mental Floss: a state-by-state breakdown of euphemism trends in obituaries
CELEBRITY DEATHS | January 10, 2016
2016 Celebrity Deaths ›
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Did You Know?
Japan has one of the highest cremation rates in the world - 99.9% (compared to approximately 40% in the United States).
Funny Obituaries
Obituaries usually inspire tears, but a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.
INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
David Baker
Prolific jazz composer who founded jazz studies program at Indiana University
Gilbert Horn Sr.
World War II Native American code talker and tribal official.
Marilyn Barnett
Advertising executive and entrepreneur who founded The Mars Agency
Bettie Brannen
Pilot, served in WWII, one of the first female students at Georgia Tech
Gloria Mae Bailey
The first African-American schoolteacher to integrate New Bern High School
Kay Y. Anderson
Artist, writer and educator who wrote about African culture in Jamaican art.
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NOTABLE DEATHS
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Fred Hayman (1925 - 2016) ›
April 14, 2016
Entrepreneur known as the Godfather of Rodeo Drive...
Gib Guilbeau (1937 - 2016) ›
April 14, 2016
Cajun musician played with later-year Flying Burrito Brothers...
Anne Jackson (1925 - 2016) ›
April 14, 2016
Tony-nominated actress...
Ed Snider (1933 - 2016) ›
April 12, 2016
Founder of the Philadelphia Flyers...
David Gest (1953 - 2016) ›
April 12, 2016
Produced music and starred on British reality TV...
Doug Banks (1958 - 2016) ›
April 12, 2016
Hosted nationally syndicated "Doug Banks Radio Show"...