NOTABLE DEATHS | April 22, 2018
Nashville Waffle House Shooting Victims (2018) ›
At least 4 people were killed…
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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 22, 2018
Died April 22 ›
Pat Tillman was already a hero to football fans...
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.
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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?
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
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"
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.
Victor Segura
Entered heaven at the age of 89. His last words: "I am ready to go dancing and romancing."
Ned Garver
One of only 2 MLB pitchers to win 20 games on a team that lost more than 100 games.
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Where there is love there is life.
NOTABLE DEATHS
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Verne Troyer (1969 – 2018), actor played Mini-Me in “Austin Powers” movies ›
April 21, 2018
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Avicii (1989 – 2018), World famous Swedish DJ and producer ›
April 20, 2018
Hits include “Wake Me Up” and “Hey Brother”…
Gil Santos (1938 – 2018), longtime New England Patriots broadcaster ›
April 20, 2018
Began working Patriots radio broadcasts in 1966…
Earle Bruce (1931 – 2018), former Ohio State football coach ›
April 20, 2018
Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame in 2003…
David Buckel (1957 – 2018), LGBT rights lawyer and environmental activist ›
April 19, 2018
Represented the estate of Brandon Teena…
Randy Scruggs (1953 – 2018), Grammy-winning country music artist ›
April 19, 2018
He was the son of bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs…
