NOTABLE DEATHS | October 9, 2016
Aaron Pryor (1955 - 2016) ›
Former World Junior Welterweight Champion...
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Turning Grief Into Purpose ›
While grieving a loss, you learn a lot about what helps or hampers healing.
DIED TODAY IN HISTORY | October 10, 2016
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From crime-fighting superhero to crusader for spinal cord injuries, Christopher Reeve packed a lot into his too-short life.
Did You Know?
Though used interchangeably today, gravestones and tombstones were once two different things: the marker on top of a gravesite and the coffin's stone lid.
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CULTURE AND TRENDS | October 1, 2016
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.
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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
William "Bill" Covington
One of the first African Americans to integrate the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Force.
Duncan Gray Jr.
Episcopal bishop and civil-rights advocate from Mississippi
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
Penni Pearson Beuf
Award-winning pastel artist and actress
Mary Crocker Fassett
An accomplished artist whose work has been featured in galleries in America and France
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Where there is love there is life.
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Blake Snyder ›
October 7, 2016
St. Louis County police officer killed in the line of duty…
Raymond Haerry (1921 - 2016) ›
October 7, 2016
U.S. Navy veteran of WWII survived the attack on Pearl Harbor...
Hurricane Matthew Victims ›
October 7, 2016
At least 280 people have died in the Caribbean and 15 in the US...
Josh Samman (1988 - 2016) ›
October 6, 2016
Athlete starred on "The Ultimate Fighter" reality TV series...
Joan Marie Johnson Faust (1944 - 2016) ›
October 6, 2016
Former singer co-founded the New Orleans girl group the Dixie Cups...
Rod Temperton (1950 - 2016) ›
October 5, 2016
The legendary songwriter behind Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”...