NOTABLE DEATHS | October 3, 2016
Gordon Davidson (1933 - 2016) ›
Film, theater director founded L.A.'s flagship Mark Taper Forum...
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ADVICE AND SUPPORT | September 22, 2016
Turning Grief Into Purpose ›
While grieving a loss, you learn a lot about what helps or hampers healing.
DIED TODAY IN HISTORY | October 4, 2016
Died October 4 ›
Janis Joplin's big voice catapulted her to stardom in the 1960s...
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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Breast Cancer Awareness Month ›
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join us in remembering those who battled breast cancer.
CELEBRITY DEATHS | October 2, 2016
Famous Faces of Breast Cancer ›
Seeing the names and faces of people who died of breast cancer reminds us that the disease touches all of us.
Did You Know?
Some Victorian families hired professional mourners to attend a loved one’s funeral. Their loud and public wailing would encourage others to weep.
Funny Obituaries
Obituaries usually inspire tears, but a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.
INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
Mary Crocker Fassett
An accomplished artist whose work has been featured in galleries in America and France
William "Bill" Covington
One of the first African Americans to integrate the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Force.
Penni Pearson Beuf
Award-winning pastel artist and actress
William Ziegler
Former New Orleans firefighter whose humorous obituary went viral
Joyce Brock
Created one of the first modeling agencies and schools for African-Americans
Duncan Gray Jr.
Episcopal bishop and civil-rights advocate from Mississippi
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NOTABLE DEATHS
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Norma Bauerschmidt (1925 - 2016) ›
October 3, 2016
Michigan resident chose U.S. travels over cancer treatment...
Neville Marriner (1924 - 2016) ›
October 2, 2016
Renowned conductor founded the Academy of St Martin in the Fields...
Oscar Brand (1920 - 2016) ›
October 1, 2016
Canadian folk singer and radio host…
Mike Towell (1991 - 2016) ›
October 1, 2016
Scottish welterweight boxer…
Richard Trentlage (1928 - 2016) ›
September 30, 2016
Writer of “The Oscar Mayer Wiener Song”…
Larkin Malloy (1954 - 2016) ›
September 30, 2016
Soap opera star played roles on "The Edge of Night," "All My Children"...