NOTABLE DEATHS | December 12, 2016
Joe Ligon (1936 - 2016) ›
Founder, frontman of the Grammy-winning gospel group Mighty Clouds of Joy...
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ADVICE AND SUPPORT | November 21, 2016
Handling the Holidays After the Death of a Loved One ›
Remember that you have options about how to cope with the holidays after the death of a person you love.
DIED TODAY IN HISTORY | December 13, 2016
Died December 13 ›
It is never too late to follow your passion. Grandma Moses was living proof...
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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.
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CELEBRITY DEATHS | November 14, 2016
2016 Celebrity Deaths ›
Join us as we remember celebrities who died in 2016.
Did You Know?
U.S. military tradition calls for a three-volley salute at a veteran’s funeral. A rifle party fires blank cartridges three times.
Funny Obituaries
Obituaries usually inspire tears, but a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.
INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
William Ziegler
Former New Orleans firefighter whose humorous obituary went viral
William "Bill" Covington
One of the first African Americans to integrate the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Force.
Anne Jennings
First African-American registered nurse to graduate from Hartford Hospital School
Mary Crocker Fassett
An accomplished artist whose work has been featured in galleries in America and France
Mary Louise "Lou" Rodeen
The first woman to be accepted into the Northwestern University Band.
Joyce Brock
Created one of the first modeling agencies and schools for African-Americans
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NOTABLE DEATHS
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Ken Hechler (1914 - 2016) ›
December 11, 2016
Former West Virginia congressman and author…
Cairo Cathedral Bombing Victims ›
December 11, 2016
At least 25 people have died in a bombing attack in Cairo…
Istanbul Bombing Victims ›
December 11, 2016
At least 38 people have died in bombing attacks in Istanbul…
Bill Dineen (1932 - 2016) ›
December 11, 2016
Former professional hockey player and coach…
Joseph Mascolo (1929 - 2016) ›
December 9, 2016
Longtime “Days of Our Lives” villain Stefano DiMera…
Johannah Deakin (1973 - 2016) ›
December 9, 2016
Mother of One Direction star Louis Tomlinson