NOTABLE DEATHS | September 23, 2017
Charles Bradley (1948 – 2017), soul singer lived his dream ›
Soul singer who gained fame late in life…
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ADVICE AND SUPPORT | September 14, 2017
You Are Not Alone: Connect With Others Grieving the Loss of a Child ›
To all those who have lost a child, we invite you to visit our newest private Facebook grief support group, "Loss of a Child."
DIED TODAY IN HISTORY | September 24, 2017
Died September 24 ›
Dr. Seuss was one of the best-loved and prolific children's authors.
Did You Know?
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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Each person must live their life as a model for others.
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CULTURE AND TRENDS | September 11, 2017
The 9/11 Memorial Hidden Inside My Closet ›
Sometimes our own grief is hard to understand.
CELEBRITY DEATHS | May 18, 2017
2017 Celebrity Deaths ›
We remember celebrities we've lost this year...
Did You Know?
Some Chinese funeral attendees are given a red thread, which they tie around their front doorknob to ward off bad luck.
Funny Obituaries
Obituaries usually inspire tears, but a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.
INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
Bob Sheridan
Beloved grandfather who appreciated family, humor, and good automobiles.
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
Victor Segura
Entered heaven at the age of 89. His last words: "I am ready to go dancing and romancing."
Hobert Nelson
The sketch artist they called "The cop who caught crooks with his pencil, not his gun"
Louise A. Hutchinson
Reporter was the first woman to overnight at the South Pole.
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Where there is love there is life.
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Liliane Bettencourt (1922 – 2017), the richest woman in the world ›
September 21, 2017
L’Oreal cosmetics heiress…
Bernie Casey (1939 – 2017), artist, actor, and athlete ›
September 21, 2017
Former NFL player turned actor…
Lillian Ross (1918 - 2017), The New Yorker's bold narrative journalist ›
September 20, 2017
Pioneering reporter was friends with Ernest Hemingway and J.D. Salinger…
Jake LaMotta (1922 - 2017), boxing champ who inspired "Raging Bull" ›
September 20, 2017
Legendary boxer was portrayed by Robert De Niro in the classic film.
Central Mexico Earthquake Victims ›
September 19, 2017
At least 225 people have been killed in a major earthquake…
Stanislav Petrov (1939 - 2017), "The man who saved the world" ›
September 19, 2017
Former Soviet military officer helped avert a nuclear war during the Cold War era...
