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Actor starred in “True Blood”…
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INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
Ned Garver
One of only 2 MLB pitchers to win 20 games on a team that lost more than 100 games.
Louise A. Hutchinson
Reporter was the first woman to overnight at the South Pole.
Bob Sheridan
Beloved grandfather who appreciated family, humor, and good automobiles.
Hobert Nelson
The sketch artist they called "The cop who caught crooks with his pencil, not his gun"
Dane R. Balcon
Army specialist tragically died in Iraq; his legacy lives on in memorial scholarship fund
Victor Segura
Entered heaven at the age of 89. His last words: "I am ready to go dancing and romancing."
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Where there is love there is life.
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Elsa Martinelli (1935 - 2017) ›
July 8, 2017
Italian actress starred in “The Indian Fighter”…
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July 7, 2017
The wife of Marvel Comics icon Stan Lee for 69-plus years…
Gene Conley (1930 - 2017) ›
July 5, 2017
One of only two players to win a championship in two major professional sports…
John Blackwell Jr. (1973 - 2017) ›
July 5, 2017
Acclaimed drummer played 12 years with superstar Prince…
Stevie Ryan (1984 - 2017) ›
July 3, 2017
YouTube star acted on VH1’s “Stevie TV” comedy series...
Kelan Phil Cohran (1927 - 2017) ›
July 2, 2017
Influential jazz musician played with Sun Ra and co-founded the Artistic Heritage Ensemble…
