NOTABLE DEATHS | April 24, 2018
Bob Dorough (1923 – 2018), “Schoolhouse Rock” musician ›
Wrote and performed songs like “Three Is a Magic Number”…
Where Life Stories Live On®
Wikimedia Commons
Sign up for obituaries via email
Get customized obituary news delivered directly to your inbox.
ADVICE AND SUPPORT | March 27, 2018
What Does "Rest in Peace" Mean, Really? David Kessler Explains ›
One of the world's leading grief experts offers gentle thoughts on our feelings after a death.
DIED TODAY IN HISTORY | April 26, 2018
Died April 26 ›
Lucille Ball won America's hearts...
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.
SEARCH OBITUARIES BY NEWSPAPER
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Chicago, IL
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Columbus, OH
DEMOCRAT & CHRONICLE
Rochester, NY
THE BALTIMORE SUN
Baltimore, MD
SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS
Savannah, GA
THE BIRMINGHAM NEWS
Birmingham, AL
ASBURY PARK PRESS
Monmouth and Ocean County, NJ
DAYTON DAILY NEWS
Dayton, OH
STAR-TELEGRAM
Fort Worth, TX
©iStock.com/IakovKalinin
Each person must live their life as a model for others.
FUNERAL HOME LOOKUP
›
CULTURE AND TRENDS | April 2, 2018
Why Newspaper Obituaries Are So Valuable for Genealogy Research ›
When it comes to researching family history, the obit is a treasure trove of information.
CELEBRITY DEATHS | April 23, 2018
2018 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
Louise A. Hutchinson
Reporter was the first woman to overnight at the South Pole.
Hobert Nelson
The sketch artist they called "The cop who caught crooks with his pencil, not his gun"
Victor Segura
Entered heaven at the age of 89. His last words: "I am ready to go dancing and romancing."
Dane R. Balcon
Army specialist tragically died in Iraq; his legacy lives on in memorial scholarship fund
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.
©iStock.com/Teradat Santivivut
Where there is love there is life.
NOTABLE DEATHS
View All ›
Roy Hawthorne Sr. (2018), World War II Navajo Code Talker ›
April 24, 2018
Enlisted in the Marines at 17…
Toronto Van Attack Victims (2018) ›
April 23, 2018
Ten people have been killed…
Bennie Cunningham (1954 – 2018), former NFL tight end ›
April 23, 2018
Won two Super Bowls with the Pittsburgh Steelers…
Davey Nelson (1944 – 2018), former All-Star infielder ›
April 23, 2018
Broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers…
Nashville Waffle House Shooting Victims (2018) ›
April 22, 2018
Four people were killed…
Verne Troyer (1969 – 2018), actor played Mini-Me in “Austin Powers” movies ›
April 21, 2018
Verne Troyer (Kristian Dowling / Getty Images)
