NOTABLE DEATHS | December 7, 2018
Pete Shelley (1955 - 2018), Buzzcocks singer-songwriter ›
The legendary punk band influenced many musicians
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ADVICE AND SUPPORT | June 21, 2018
What to Do When a Loved One is Terminal ›
A checklist for caregivers in three areas of support: medical, practical, and emotional.
How to Write an Obituary ›
Learn how to preserve your loved one’s life story.
Did You Know?
Japan has one of the highest cremation rates in the world - 99.9% (compared to approximately 40% in the United States).
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CULTURE AND TRENDS | November 27, 2018
This Veteran Died Alone, But Hundreds Attended His Funeral ›
A "sea of people" responded to the Vietnam vet's viral obituary...
CELEBRITY DEATHS | April 23, 2018
2018 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
Louise A. Hutchinson
Reporter was the first woman to overnight at the South Pole.
Pat Quinn
Top ranked featherweight boxer was a double for Mickey Rooney
Hobert Nelson
The sketch artist they called "The cop who caught crooks with his pencil, not his gun"
Sylvia Jean Thogmartin
Beloved grandmother and community volunteer in Millersport, Ohio
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
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Where there is love there is life.
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George H.W. Bush (1924 - 2018), 41st president of the United States ›
December 1, 2018
Served as President from 1989 - 1993...
Thomas Billington (1958 - 2018), wrestling legend known as “Dynamite Kid” ›
December 1, 2018
One half of former WWE tag team champions The British Bulldogs
Ken Berry (1933 - 2018), star of the sitcom “F Troop” ›
November 30, 2018
Also starred in “Mayberry R.F.D.,” and “Mama’s Family”
Gloria Katz (1942 - 2018), “American Graffiti” screenwriter ›
November 29, 2018
Script doctor for “Star Wars” who gave Princess Leia her strength
Stephen Hillenburg (1961 - 2018), “SpongeBob SquarePants” creator ›
November 27, 2018
The popular animated series has aired on Nickelodeon since 1999
Vernita Lee (1935 - 2018), Oprah Winfrey’s mother ›
November 26, 2018
Oprah was the oldest of Lee’s four children
