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Debbie Reynolds (1932 - 2016) ›
Actress and singer starred in “Singin’ in the Rain”…
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Remember that you have options about how to cope with the holidays after the death of a person you love.
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Actress Anne Francis made her mark in science fiction...
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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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A smart, tough woman gave us the smart, tough princess we needed.
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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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Obituaries usually inspire tears, but a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.
INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
Joyce Brock
Created one of the first modeling agencies and schools for African-Americans
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.
William "Bill" Covington
One of the first African Americans to integrate the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Force.
William Ziegler
Former New Orleans firefighter whose humorous obituary went viral
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LaVell Edwards (1930 - 2016) ›
December 29, 2016
Legendary coach made BYU a football power…
Robert Hulseman ›
December 29, 2016
Creator of iconic red Solo cup…
Keion Carpenter (1977 - 2016) ›
December 29, 2016
Former NFL defensive back played for the Bills, Falcons...
Barbara Tarbuck (1942 - 2016) ›
December 28, 2016
Actress played Lady Jane Jacks on the soap "General Hospital"...
Vera Rubin (1928 - 2016) ›
December 28, 2016
Pioneering astrophysicist confirmed the existence of dark matter…
Carrie Fisher (1956 - 2016) ›
December 27, 2016
Actress played Princess Leia in the original "Star Wars" blockbusters...