NOTABLE DEATHS | May 12, 2017
Yale Lary (1930 - 2017) ›
NFL Hall of Famer, 9-time Pro-Bowler played for the Lions...
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Some thoughtful acts can make this time a little less painful.
DIED TODAY IN HISTORY | May 13, 2017
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Gary Cooper was known for his natural acting...
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U.S. military tradition calls for a three-volley salute at a veteran’s funeral. A rifle party fires blank cartridges three times.
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CELEBRITY DEATHS | January 8, 2017
2017 Celebrity Deaths ›
We remember celebrities we've lost this year...
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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
Ned Garver
One of only 2 MLB pitchers to win 20 games on a team that lost more than 100 games.
Dane R. Balcon
Army specialist tragically died in Iraq; his legacy lives on in memorial scholarship fund
Jill Saward
Rape victim became an advocate for victims of sexual assault
Bob Sheridan
Beloved grandfather who appreciated family, humor, and good automobiles.
Allan Williams
The first manager of the Beatles
Willie Evans
Buffalo football star whose 1958 team refused to play in a bowl game banning black players
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Where there is love there is life.
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Douglas Netter (1921 - 2017) ›
May 11, 2017
TV exec produced cable TV's "Babylon 5" series...
Michael Parks (1940 - 2017) ›
May 10, 2017
Actor appeared in films such as “Django Unchained” and “Kill Bill”...
Robert Miles (1969 - 2017) ›
May 10, 2017
Legendary DJ was known for the 1995 international smash hit “Children”…
Christopher "Big Black" Boykin ›
May 10, 2017
Musician starred on the MTV reality show “Rob & Big”…
George Irvine (1948 - 2017) ›
May 9, 2017
Former pro player coached NBA’s Indiana, Detroit teams…
Stanley Weston (1933 - 2017) ›
May 9, 2017
Licensing pioneer was called the Father of the G.I. Joe action figure...
