Tributes to Artists & Musicians

John M. Hollingsworth 05/16/1952 - 3/18/2026 John M. Hollingsworth, 73, of Winchester, Tennessee, passed away March 18, 2026, at Vanderbilt Harton Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 16, 1952, to the late Clyde Hollingsworth and Johnnie-Dell (Modena) Hollingsworth. John...

Joseph A. Vernazza passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The family is being cared for by Kimak Funeral Home.

Beverly J. Balch Hanover, NH - Beverly J. Balch, 92, of Hanover, NH, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026 at Hanover Terrace. Born April 3, 1934, in Lyme, NH to Chester & Marion Jenks. She graduated Hanover High School in 1952, and then married Harvey Balch on April 3, 1954. She went to...

John Wahlstrom Daytona, FL - John Wahlstrom passed away peacefully from natural causes on February 9, 2026 in Daytona, Florida at the age of 67. He is survived by his sister Andrea Brownell and his two nieces, Rhiannon and Robin. Throughout his 67 years, John's vivacious character and deep...

Ronald Wayne Warner, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on March 22, 2026, at the age of 74. Ronald spent the majority of his career working in the dairy production industry, where he was known for his strong work ethic and dedication. Outside of his professional life, he was a passionate...

March 16, 1969 - January 21, 2026 Lancaster – Michael Tyrone Bryant, 56, joined heaven's angels on January 21st, 2026. Michael was born on March 16, 1969, in Los Angeles, CA, to John and Edwina Bryant. He is a proud graduate of Morningside High School Class of 1986. He devoted his life to the...

Shirley “Jean” Richardson, age 78, of Waverly, Il. died Sunday afternoon (April 19, 2026) at Arcadia Healthcare in Auburn, Il. surrounded by friends. She was born December 30, 1947, in Gainesville, Ga. daughter of the late Ormand and Grace Gowan Ritch. She married Curtiss Richardson on April 24,...

Candice Jones-Simpson passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The family is being cared for by Monahan Funeral Home - Gettysburg.

Lester E. Elmore, 65, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 15, 2026. He was born on November 21, 1960, in Riverside, California, to the late Lewis Elmore and Joan (Horn) Copenhaver. Lester was a self-employed painter who entered the family business at a young age. Painting was more than a...

Richard I. "Rick" Moeller Born: July 21, 1950 Died: April 18, 2026 Richard I. Moeller, 75 of Nelson, died Saturday April 18, 2026 at his home. He was born on July 21, 1950 in Dixon, the son of Robert J. and Effie E. (Wilson) Moeller. He attended Nelson Grade School and was a graduate of Rock...

Bette Jan Carney, born September 13, 1938, in Silsbee, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 21, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. She grew up in Beaumont, Texas, where she graduated from Beaumont High School before attending the University of Texas at Austin. She earned...

Clyde Jerome De Cuio passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. The family is being cared for by Sanders Mortuary - Williamsport.

Urbana — John Charles Wustman, 95, of Urbana entered his eternal rest on Thursday, April 16, 2026, after a brief illness. John was a devoted husband, father, brother, friend and teacher who now joins his beloved wife, Nancy, in heaven. His smile and positive outlook will be missed by all who knew...

Jeffrey Steve Nino, of Lincoln Park, Michigan, passed away on April 19, 2026, at the age of 23. Born on June 15, 2002, in Detroit, Jeffrey was a talented musician whose life was centered around his love for music and his family. He is survived by his loving parents, Hipolito and Alba, who...

Cecil Eugene Walker Jr. passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026. The family is being cared for by Baker Funeral Home - East Wichita.

Richard Alan McClung, 74, of Spring Dale, passed away April 12, 2026, from pancreatic cancer. Born January 25, 1952, Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Vella (Shaffer) McClung. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Pizzey. He is survived...

COBDEN - Harry Don Wirth, a proud United States Air Force Veteran, passed from this life on April 14, 2026, at the age of 82 in SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, surrounded by his family. Born on July 21, 1943, in Harrisburg, Harry was the son of Harry Elmer and Donna (Mofield) Wirth. After...

Millie Patricia Sports Turner Tyson, devoted Mother, music director and long time piano instructor, died at sunrise on Sunday, April 19, 2026. She passed away in the home she loved after a long illness with family at her side. Born in Parkton, NC on July 25,1935 to William Richard and Ara Riddle...

David E. Gordon passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The family is being cared for by Kenworthy Funeral Home - Hanover.

Loading On April 15, 2026, Larry Kenton of Eugene, Oregon passed away from complications connected to prostate cancer. Born in Pana, Illinois, Larry was a lifelong musician, first gaining notoriety touring with Doc Severinsen. He later toured with The Carpenters and followed as a respected member...

Michael A. Lemoi passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The family is being cared for by Prata-Gallogly Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held for Mrs. Mary L. Davis Copeland, age 72, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 405 East 5th Street, Homer, LA, on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with Bro. Gary Davis, officiating. Interment will be at Arlington Cemetery in Homer, LA. Mary was born November 5, 1953, in...

Anthony (Tony) Wargacki passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The family is being cared for by McCriskin-Gustafson Home for Funerals - South Plainfield.

Michael Bernard Worthans Jr., a dedicated musician known for his technical expertise and creative contributions to the field of sound engineering, passed away on April 19, 2026, in Lithonia, Georgia. He was born on November 22, 1996, in Atlanta, Georgia. Throughout his career, Michael...

WINTHROP- Howard J. Busch, 84, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Howard was born on February 18, 1942, in Bayshore, Long Island, son of the late William F. and Mary E. (Jones) Busch. He was a graduate of Lindenhusrt Senior High School...

Leland Morris Mickelson passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The family is being cared for by Mengis Funeral Home.

Brian Mathew King passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. The family is being cared for by Shaffer Funeral Home.

Bernard Most, Beloved Children's Author and Illustrator, Passes Away at Age 88 Bernard Most, the acclaimed author and illustrator whose imaginative and humorous children's books delighted generations of young readers, passed away on April 18, 2026. He was widely celebrated for his ability to...

Richard Wayne Burch, 89, of Atlanta, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026. Richard was born on Oct. 12, 1936. In 1946, Richards family moved to Wytheville, Virginia. This is where he first heard the mountain sound of the Stanley Brothers and Clinch Mountain Boys as well as Lester Flatt and...

Alex Boatright, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, in Palmetto, Georgia, at the age of 92. Born on October 11, 1933, in East Point, Georgia, Alex lived a life marked by dedication to his family, faith, and country. A proud...

Joan Ann Farr, 74, of Jackson, Michigan, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Henry Ford Hospice Home. She was a woman defined by her vibrant creativity and an unbreakable zest for life. Throughout a lengthy and courageous health battle, Joan defied every medical prediction, fueled by a...

Beverly Ann Rose, age 85, passed away on April 13, 2026 at Azria Health Assisted Living Center in Wichita, Kansas. She is survived by her husband, Carlton (Curly) at Azria Health, and children Kimberlee and Timothy. She was proceeded in death by her infant daughter, Kelly. Beverly was previously...

Born on Earth Day in Elizabeth City, NC, Salem was fiercely intelligent, outspoken, unafraid to challenge injustice, and always ready to lend a helping hand. He knew how to make others feel heard. Deeply empathetic and committed to his community in Philadelphia's Norris Square (Kensington)...

Irvin B. “Russ” Claussen Jr., 75 years, of Houghton Lake, MI passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026 in his home. The son of Irvin B. and Shirley Ann (Osenbaugh) Claussen Sr. he was born January 30, 1951 in Toledo, OH. A devoted outdoorsman, who lived for hunting and fishing followed the rules and...

William "Bill" Nass, age 85, of Watertown, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, after a brief illness at the end of a life richly blessed. Bill was born on June 3, 1940, the eldest son of the late Ruben and Ruth (Blase) Nass. He was baptized on June 6, 1940 and confirmed on March...

Marie Therese Overtoom (née Barry), 97, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland. Born on June 8, 1928, in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, she was the cherished daughter of Irish heritage who embraced life with boundless energy and creativity. Marie's life was a vibrant...

Sister Jacqueline Shively passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The family is being cared for by Rainey Funeral Home - Dale.

Gordon was born in New York City in 1938 to Kenneth John Davies and Christine Ann Andrian Davies. He died peacefully at Carol Woods in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on April 12, 2026 from complications from Alzheimer's Disease. Gordon is survived by his wife, Betsy Brinson, who was his life-partner...

Larry James Doot, age 82 of Sparta, TN passed away Friday April 17, 2026. Mr. Doot was born in Detroit, MI December 6, 1943, to the late Burdette and Agnes Fitzgerald Doot. He is also preceded in death by two sons Scott and Jeff Doot. One brother Robert Leroy Doot. Mr. Doot loved the Lord and was...

Martha Jean Parker, 86, of Terre Haute passed away Monday April 20, 2026 in Gibson Family Hospice Center. She was born May 7, 1939 in Parke County, Indiana to Harry and Margaret (Wilson) Hendrickson, Martha was a wonderful mother and is survived by a son, Rob Ennen (Mary); daughter, Kim Heald...

Michael Harrison October 24, 1958 – April 17, 2026 It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Michael Harrison on April 17, 2026 at the age of 67. Known for helping re-define the role of Just Intonation in the American canon, classical composer Michael Harrison is survived by his...

Mary "Maxine" Shadle of Denton, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, April 18, 2026, with her “Sweet Sister” Carolyn Allen by her side. She was the loving wife of Bill Shadle and the devoted mother to Stan, Carol Beth, and Joanna. She was preceded in death...

Joseph P. McCloskey, age 85, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of 57 years to Maureen McCloskey (née McCann), and a devoted father to Jill McGinley, her husband Jerry, and Tara Cawley, her husband Timothy. He was a proud...

Chaz Mitchell Harris, age 30, a resident of Georgia, passed away on March 31, 2026, as the result of a car accident in Alabama. Born on December 1, 1995, Chaz lived a life defined by curiosity, individuality, and a deep love of exploration. Chaz was a multifaceted and truly one-of-a-kind person...

Willie B. Henderson passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by Stephens Funeral Home - Walterboro.

Johnny Ray Jacobs, who was born on September 22, 1958, in Columbus, Georgia. He was the beloved son of John T. Jacobs and Mattie Manley Jacobs. He leaves behind siblings, John Wayne, Ricky and Betty and son Thomas Jacobs. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Kenneth. Johnny made his...

Ronald Allen Gardetto of Anaheim, California, passed away on March 31, 2026, at the age of 84, with his wife, Eva, and his daughter, Katie, by his side. Born on May 24, 1941, Ron grew up in Los Angeles. After high school, he began working as a printer, a career that would last his entire working...

Ronald Allen Gardetto of Anaheim, California, passed away on March 31, 2026, at the age of 84, with his wife, Eva, and his daughter, Katie, by his side. Born on May 24, 1941, Ron grew up in Los Angeles. After high school, he began working as a printer, a career that would last his entire working...

Arthur “Sonny” Paul was born on May 30, 1937, in Couva, Trinidad, a place rich in warmth and rhythm, elements that would forever live in his spirit. His memory lives in the hearts and minds of those who experienced his unmistakable generosity of heart and the legacy he built through resilience,...

Dante Clayton Tony Vince Peters passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026. The family is being cared for by McKenzie's Portage Funeral Chapel.