NOTABLE DEATHS | August 9, 2016
Bill Dooley (1934 - 2016) ›
Former head football coach at North Carolina, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest...
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ADVICE AND SUPPORT | March 3, 2016
Comforting the Bereaved Through Supportive Listening ›
Lending an ear might be the kindest thing you can do for someone grieving a loss.
DIED TODAY IN HISTORY | August 10, 2016
Died August 10 ›
Isaac Hayes' soulful, funk-infused music won him an Oscar...
Did You Know?
Ancient Greeks and Romans placed a coin in the mouth of the deceased as payment to the ferryman Charon for passage across the river Styx to the afterlife.
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CULTURE AND TRENDS | July 11, 2016
Twilight Wish Foundation is Like Make-a-Wish for Seniors ›
This nonprofit makes dreams come true for elders nearing the end of life. Here are some of our favorite wishes they've granted.
CELEBRITY DEATHS | January 10, 2016
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A traditional New Orleans jazz funeral starts with somber music. It's only after the burial that the band cuts loose with raucous, celebratory tunes.
Funny Obituaries
Obituaries usually inspire tears, but a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.
INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
John McLaughlin
Animator who created the pre-show roller coaster sequence for Regal Cinemas
Penni Pearson Beuf
Award-winning pastel artist and actress
Duncan Gray Jr.
Episcopal bishop and civil-rights advocate from Mississippi
Margaret Heldt
Hairdresser who created the iconic Beehive hairstyle
Dr. Ben Branscomb
One of the founders of modern pulmonary medicine and early clean air activist
Carolyn Berkley
Founder and Superintendent of A+ Arts Academy in Columbus, OH
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Padraig Duggan (1949 - 2016) ›
August 9, 2016
Co-founded the Grammy Award-winning Irish group Clannad...
Bryan Clauson (1989 - 2016) ›
August 8, 2016
Popular dirt track racer...
Pete Fountain (1930 - 2016) ›
August 6, 2016
Virtuoso New Orleans jazz clarinetist…
Rouen, France, Bar Fire Victims ›
August 6, 2016
Accident leaves 13 people dead…
David Huddleston (1930 - 2016) ›
August 5, 2016
Character actor played millionaire in "The Big Lebowski"...
Gloria DeHaven (1925 - 2016) ›
August 1, 2016
Singer, actress starred in several MGM musicals...