NOTABLE DEATHS | April 19, 2018
David Buckel (1957 – 2018), LGBT rights lawyer and environmental activist ›
Represented the estate of Brandon Teena…
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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 19, 2018
Died April 19 ›
Levon Helm achieved fame as the drummer...
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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.
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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 | January 8, 2018
2018 Celebrity Deaths ›
We remember celebrities we've lost this year...
Did You Know?
A traditional New Orleans jazz funeral starts with somber music. It's only after the burial that the band cuts loose with raucous, celebratory tunes.
Funny Obituaries
Obituaries usually inspire tears, but a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.
INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
Dane R. Balcon
Army specialist tragically died in Iraq; his legacy lives on in memorial scholarship fund
Hobert Nelson
The sketch artist they called "The cop who caught crooks with his pencil, not his gun"
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.
Louise A. Hutchinson
Reporter was the first woman to overnight at the South Pole.
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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Randy Scruggs (1953 – 2018), Grammy-winning country music artist ›
April 19, 2018
He was the son of bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs…
Erin Popovich (2018) ›
April 19, 2018
Wife of beloved San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich…
Barbara Bush (1925 – 2018), former first lady of the United States ›
April 18, 2018
Barbara Bush and George H.W. Bush were married for 73 years…
Vel Phillips (1923 – 2018), civil rights pioneer ›
April 17, 2018
First black person elected to a Wisconsin statewide office…
Jennifer Riordan, Albuquerque bank executive, remembered after airplane tragedy ›
April 17, 2018
Her family wrote, “Jennifer’s vibrancy, passion, and love infused our community"...
Bruno Sammartino (1935 – 2018), all-time wrestling great ›
April 17, 2018
He was known as the "Living Legend"…
