NOTABLE DEATHS | May 29, 2017
Frank Deford (1938 - 2017) ›
Sportswriter won awards for his work with Sports Illustrated and NPR
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ADVICE AND SUPPORT | May 19, 2017
Greater Than Heroin: Battling Ohio's Opioid Epidemic ›
In the state hardest hit by opioid deaths, the community is fighting back.
DIED TODAY IN HISTORY | May 30, 2017
Died May 30 ›
Clarice Taylor was nominated for an Emmy...
Did You Know?
Some Victorian families hired professional mourners to attend a loved one’s funeral. Their loud and public wailing would encourage others to weep.
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CULTURE AND TRENDS | May 23, 2017
How to Create a Veteran’s Memorial Garden ›
Memorial Day can be a very personal experience in a very personal space.
CELEBRITY DEATHS | May 18, 2017
2017 Celebrity Deaths ›
We remember celebrities we've lost this year...
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
Willie Evans
Buffalo football star whose 1958 team refused to play in a bowl game banning black players
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
Ned Garver
One of only 2 MLB pitchers to win 20 games on a team that lost more than 100 games.
Allan Williams
The first manager of the Beatles
Bob Sheridan
Beloved grandfather who appreciated family, humor, and good automobiles.
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Where there is love there is life.
NOTABLE DEATHS
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John Severson (1933 - 2017) ›
May 28, 2017
Founder of Surfer Magazine and pioneering surf filmmaker…
Mississippi Shooting Victims ›
May 28, 2017
Eight people including a sheriff's deputy were shot and killed in Mississippi…
Gregg Allman (1947 - 2017) ›
May 27, 2017
Founding member of the Allman Brothers Band…
Zbigniew Brzezinski (1928 - 2017) ›
May 27, 2017
Carter administration National Security Advisor…
Jim Bunning (1931 - 2017) ›
May 27, 2017
Hall of Fame pitcher and Congressman…
Jared Martin (1941 - 2017) ›
May 26, 2017
Actor played "Dusty" Farlow on "Dallas"...
