NOTABLE DEATHS | September 28, 2016
Shimon Peres (1923 - 2016) ›
Nobel Peace Prize-winner served as president and prime minister of Israel…
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ADVICE AND SUPPORT | September 13, 2016
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September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Find out how you can help stop suicide.
DIED TODAY IN HISTORY | September 28, 2016
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Jazz trumpeter Miles Davis was one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
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What’s the difference between a funeral and a memorial service? A memorial service is held without the remains present.
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CULTURE AND TRENDS | September 26, 2016
Back to School: The Incredible and Enduring Impact of Teachers ›
Teachers are such a huge part of our lives, it’s no surprise that we remember them so fondly in condolences.
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Some Victorian families hired professional mourners to attend a loved one’s funeral. Their loud and public wailing would encourage others to weep.
Funny Obituaries
Obituaries usually inspire tears, but a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.
INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
Duncan Gray Jr.
Episcopal bishop and civil-rights advocate from Mississippi
Joyce Brock
Created one of the first modeling agencies and schools for African-Americans
William Ziegler
Former New Orleans firefighter whose humorous obituary went viral
Penni Pearson Beuf
Award-winning pastel artist and actress
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.
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All-Star pitcher for the Miami Marlins...
Bill Nunn (1953 - 2016) ›
September 24, 2016
Character actor from “Spider-Man” and Spike Lee films…