NOTABLE DEATHS | October 20, 2017
Rita Henley Jensen (1947 – 2017), pioneer of women’s journalism founded Women’s eNews ›
Amplified women’s voices…
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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 | October 20, 2017
Died October 20 ›
Burt Lancaster built his acting career on an all-American image...
Did You Know?
Though used interchangeably today, gravestones and tombstones were once two different things: the marker on top of a gravesite and the coffin's stone lid.
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CELEBRITY DEATHS | May 18, 2017
2017 Celebrity Deaths ›
We remember celebrities we've lost this year...
Did You Know?
Ancient Greeks and Romans placed a coin in the mouth of the deceased as payment to the ferryman Charon for passage across the river Styx to the afterlife.
Funny Obituaries
Obituaries usually inspire tears, but a few unique souls would rather make us laugh.
INSPIRATIONAL LIVES
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.
Bob Sheridan
Beloved grandfather who appreciated family, humor, and good automobiles.
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"
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Where there is love there is life.
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Danielle Darrieux (1917 – 2017), star glowed in French cinema for over 80 years ›
October 19, 2017
Famous for acting skill, beauty, and career comebacks...
Gord Downie (1964 – 2017), frontman for beloved Canadian rock band the Tragically Hip ›
October 18, 2017
Singer was known for his mesmerizing stage presence…
Mychael Knight (1978 - 2017), "Project Runway" fashion designer ›
October 18, 2017
Lifetime network star made waves in Atlanta fashion scene.
Harriette Thompson, three-time cancer survivor set marathon record at age 92 ›
October 17, 2017
Began running marathons at age 76...
John Dunsworth (1946 – 2017), actor starred on “Trailer Park Boys”… ›
October 16, 2017
Played trailer park supervisor Jim Lahey on the comedy series…
Roy Dotrice (1923 – 2017), British actor played Leopold Mozart in "Amadeus" ›
October 16, 2017
He portrayed Hallyne the Pyromancer in “Game of Thrones”…
