NOTABLE DEATHS | January 1, 2017
William Christopher (1932 - 2016) ›
Actor played Father Mulcahy on the hit TV series "M*A*S*H"...
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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 | January 1, 2017
Died January 1 ›
Hank Williams died New Year's Day in 1953 at the young age of 29.
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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A smart, tough woman gave us the smart, tough princess we needed.
CELEBRITY DEATHS | November 14, 2016
2016 Celebrity Deaths ›
Join us as we remember celebrities who died in 2016.
Did You Know?
There are more than 200 euphemisms for death in the English language, from 'shuffled off this mortal coil' to 'with the ancestors'.
Funny Obituaries
Obituaries usually inspire tears, but a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.
INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
Mary Louise "Lou" Rodeen
The first woman to be accepted into the Northwestern University Band.
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.
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
William Ziegler
Former New Orleans firefighter whose humorous obituary went viral
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Istanbul Nightclub Shooting Victims ›
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Allan Williams (1930 - 2016) ›
December 31, 2016
First manager of The Beatles…
LaVell Edwards (1930 - 2016) ›
December 30, 2016
Legendary coach made BYU a football power…
Keion Carpenter (1977 - 2016) ›
December 30, 2016
Former NFL defensive back played for the Bills, Falcons...
Debbie Reynolds (1932 - 2016) ›
December 29, 2016
Actress and singer starred in “Singin’ in the Rain”…
Robert Hulseman (1932 - 2016) ›
December 29, 2016
Creator of iconic red Solo cup…