Tributes to Writers and Authors

Our beloved mother, wife, and friend, Raquel Mora Martínez, entered into the eternal arms of her Savior on the afternoon of April 12, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was 86 years old. Her vibrant smile, legacy of music, and endless compassion live on in all those who knew and loved her. The...

Isolde Stein Amherst, MA - Isolde Mara Stein (nee Mulfinger), known to friends as Iso, passed away on February 19, 2026 at age 93. She is survived by her sister Uta Raedler (Helmut), sons Geoffrey (Patricia Poglinco), Alex (Amy Engelhardt), Andrew, and grandson Ian. She is predeceased by her...

MANNING John Speare 4/4/1935 ~ 25/3/2026 Formerly of 2 The Croft, Bures. Son of Marjorie, husband of the late Pauline, fostered through Banardo's by Billy and Lilian Woods, foster brother of David and Helen. Pupil of Nayland Road primary and Sudbury grammar schools, member of Bures baptist...

Deonna Todd-Green Barryton, Michigan 06/23/1948 - 04/09/2026 Deonna Jane Todd-Green passed away peacefully at her home on April 9, 2026, after a long illness. She was 77 years old. She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Grant Green; her loving children, Brian (Colleen) Green, William...

Peter St. James, 72, died peacefully with his loved ones by his side on April 9, 2026. Peter was born on October 22, 1953 in Portland, Maine to Barbara (Ballantine) and Arthur Bishop. Peter grew up in Massachusetts and Maine and attended the University of Maine before settling in New Hampshire....

Katharine Hoyenga passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The family is being cared for by K & L Mortuaries, Inc. - Whitehall.

Mary Ann Hackett Jacksonville - Mary Ann Hackett, 94, of Jacksonville, passed away April 8, 2026, at Cedarhurst Senior Living in Jacksonville. She was born in Carrollton, Illinois in 1931, the daughter of Leola B. and O. Everett Gibbs. She married John W. "Jack" Hackett in 1952, and he preceded...

“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also” John 14:3 KJV Dr. Herbert Lawrence Green, Jr. a resident of Fredericksburg Virginia, but a native of New Orleans, Louisiana entered Eternal Life on...

Dr. Dwain Lee Eckberg passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. The family is being cared for by Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory.

Thomas Radford Benson died on December 17, 2025, in Denton, Texas. Born in Geneva, Illinois, on July 18, 1947 to Ted and MaryLou Benson, his family moved to Colorado Springs in 1951. Tom attended Colorado Springs Public Schools; in high school he joined sports teams and excelled in track events....

Patricia Laney Brinson (Pat) was born on November 2, 1928 in Chipley, Florida to Jeremiah Columbus Laney (Judd) and Ila Belle Williams. She was the youngest of five children, all daughters. Pat’s childhood was a happy one. She recalled memories ranging from playing hopscotch to climbing trees;...

Dr. Owen David Collins, 90, of Butler, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the River Valley Nursing Home in Butler, after an extended illness. Born on December 4, 1935, in Elkatawa, Breathitt County, KY, Owen was a son of the late Cyrus William and Grace Gabbard Collins. On August 17,...

Holly Neeson Wall died April 9th. 2026 peacefully at New Horizons Limestone nursing home, Gainesville, GA after a long illness of Parkinson’s Dementia. She was born on December 22,1937 in Atlanta, GA. to Barbara Baker Neeson and Roland S. Neeson, Sr. Holly was an Atlanta native having...

, NH — Warner Peter St. James, 72, died peacefully with his loved ones by his side on April 9, 2026. Peter was born on October 22, 1953 in Portland, Maine to Barbara (Ballantine) and Arthur Bishop. Peter grew up in Massachusetts and Maine and attended the University of Maine before settling in...

Richard Michael Rominiecki December 6, 1941- April 10, 2026 Richard M. Rominiecki was born in Philadelphia, PA to Ann (née Bednar) and Chester Rominiecki.  Born the day before the Pearl Harbor attack, Richard liked to say that he was born, “The day before the day that will live...

Samuel Humes, beloved husband of Lynne DeLay, dad of Hans and Hamilton, and Daddy Daddy for Willem, Henk, Samuel Kees, Etta, Elias, Mina, and Amielyn, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, April 11. The family will schedule a celebration of life for the family and community. In lieu of...

Dwight Calvin Neal May 3, 1935 March 16, 2026 John 3:16 Dwight Calvin Neal passed to his eternal reward with Jesus in Heaven with his family gathered around him on March 16, 2026, at the age of 90. Dwight was born in Lamar, Colorado on May 3, 1935. He was retired and residing with family in...

John T. Reed 07/05/1946 - 01/31/2026 Alamo, California, resident John T. Reed, also known as Jack Reed, an author, coach, journalist, and real estate investment analyst known for his blunt critiques of get-rich-quick real estate gurus, died January 31, 2026, at his home of complications from...

Richard E. Tustian passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The family is being cared for by Robert A. Pumphrey Funeral Homes Inc. - Bethesda-Chevy Chase.

EXETER - Dr. Dana Lord Huntley, 76, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. A devout Christian whose life was marked by kindness, intelligence, and a propensity to collect lifelong friends. Born in Bellows Falls, VT, on March 27, 1950, to Rev. Quentin and Frances (Lord)...

Terra Therese Koernke, age 43, of Adrian, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at Regency Hospital in Sylvania, Ohio. She was born on October 25, 1982, in Monroe, MI to Eli and Teresa (Beddoes) Radu. Terra graduated from St. Mary Catholic Central High School in 2001 and later earned her...

Ann Mate Scott of Sarasota, FL and North Haven, NY, passed away on February 6, 2026, at age 100. She was raised in Yonkers, NY, graduated with an English degree from Mary Washington College in 1948, and led the Letters Departments at Life Magazine, Time/Life Books, and untimely Sports...

Richard Gubbe, born July 25, 1954, has had a multi-faceted career that has encompassed writing, public relations and event production. He’s held the positions of lead writer for Caesars Palace, editor-in-chief and lead writer for Las Vegas Magazine and features editor and magazine editor for the...

Roswell Lee Walburn (born March 9, 1937) was a native of LaGrange, Georgia, who lived his final years in his adopted hometown of Armuchee, Georgia. Born to humble beginnings in a West Georgia cotton mill village, Walburn graduated from LaGrange High School and went on to become one of the South's...

Karin Janin Peterson-Sitrin, 79, of Marlboro, NY, passed away peacefully in the quiet early hours of Monday, March 30, 2026, at Ivy Lodge in Saugerties. Her life was a luminous tapestry of resilience, creativity, and profound inspiration. Born on June 2, 1946, in Ansbach, Germany, Karin's...

Dr. Linda Ciofu Baumann was a trailblazer in nursing, behavioral medicine, and interdisciplinary health education. She earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in nursing from the University of Michigan and a PhD in social psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Throughout...

William (Bill) Patrick Hassan (1941–2026) passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026. Born on March 4, 1941, he was the son of Edward and Anna Hassan and grew up in Belleville, New Jersey, alongside his siblings John, Edward, Mary, and Anne. Bill’s early life, including time spent at St. Joseph’s...

Charles A. Bowen Jr. Peterborough, NH - Charles A. Bowen Jr., known as "Charlie," died on April 5, 2026, at the age of 88 at RiverMead, a retirement community in Peterborough, NH. He was born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, to a family of Irish and Yankee heritage. As a child, he was a favorite of...

David M. Donovan, a man of intellect, creativity, and a lifelong passion for the plush green fairways, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, in Slidell, Louisiana, at the age of 77. Born on September 29, 1948, David was the son of the late Gerard R. and Mary Elizabeth Donovan. He is survived...

Howard Jordan, 90, passed away on April 2nd, 2026 in Cobourg, Ontario, Canada. Born August 27, 1935 as the second son of David and Ruth Jordan, Howard spent much of his life in his hometown of Palmyra, NY. He retired as Treasurer of the Palmyra-Macedon Central School district in the late 90's,...

Jeremy Crispin Garlington was a thoughtful advisor, writer, and mentor who spent much of his career helping others navigate moments of change and transition. Through his consultancy, Point of View, LLC, and his writing in The Garlington Report (TGR)—a publication he was especially proud...

Terry Lee Bote passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The family is being cared for by Sensible Funerals and Cremation.

Donald (Ducky; Pearlie Jenkins) Ray Caudill passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The family is being cared for by Southern Oaks Funeral Home.

Arla Lee Chatfield, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, after a courageous and fierce battle with vascular dementia. Arla was born on October 27, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Arlo and Mabelle (Neer) Chatfield. Arla was Captain of her debate team in...

Joanne Renee Sutton, age 76, of Lakeside, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, due to complications from ovarian cancer. Born on January 18, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, Joanne was the daughter of the late Thomas and Anne Sutton. She graduated...

Elaine Wheeler Krause, 77, passed away on March 31, 2026. Born on January 5, 1949, in Amarillo Texas, Elaine lived a life of kindness, laughter, and fierce Texas grit. After growing up in Plainview Texas, Elaine met her best friend and love of her life, Gary Richard Krause, while attending Texas...

Philip Leroy Vega passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The family is being cared for by Hatfield Funeral Home.

Don Allan Graves, age 69 of Pella, died Friday, April 10, 2026. He was born May 16, 1956 in Des Moines, Iowa to Marion Eugene Graves and Mary Lorraine (Young) Graves of Pleasantville. Don attended school in Pleasantville graduating with the Class of 1974. He then went on to Hawkeye Institute of...

Elaine Katz passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The family is being cared for by Santos-Robinson Mortuary.

Our beloved mother, Helen Williamson Sommerkamp Inman passed away on April 8, 2026. She was born in Wilson, NC in 1932 to Bertha Batts Williamson and Zelda Williamson. She was our nurse, our teacher, our inspiration and anchor. We miss her greatly. Her example has guided us in many aspects of our...

Samuel Humes, beloved husband of Lynne DeLay, dad of Hans and Hamilton, and Daddy Daddy for Willem, Henk, Samuel Kees, Etta, Elias, Mina, and Amielyn, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, April 11. The family will schedule a celebration of life for the family and community. In lieu of...

William Crawford Mann passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026. The family is being cared for by Adams-Green Funeral Home & Crematory.

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Jeffrey Lee Smith, who departed this world unexpectedly on March 18, 2026, at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware. Born on July 27, 1963, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, Jeffrey was a cherished husband, father,...

William P. Modoono, age 77, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, April 12, 2026, with his wife and children by his side. Bill was born on June 4, 1948, in Malden, Massachusetts, a son of Edward and Marjorie (Murphy) Modoono. Bill was a writer. His curiosity and his grace with words...

Katie (Stence) Marissa Stence (Stence) passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The family is being cared for by Matinchek Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc..

Dawson, Grace Dagmer (Hillstrom) – age 88, of Grand Blanc, formerly of Granger, Indiana, passed away April 10, 2026. A Committal Gathering will be held for the immediate family on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly, Michigan 48442. Grace was...

Gary Jon Korb, 70 years of age, entered into eternal rest on April 11, 2026 surrounded by his loving family at his home in Nazareth, PA. Gary fought a valiant fight after being diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer one year ago. He always maintained a positive outlook, even while going through...

Gina Kay Stratos, 53, of Reno, Nevada, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Born on August 4, 1972, in San Francisco, California, Gina carried the soul, creativity, and resilience of her hometown with her throughout her life. She was the daughter of the late Kathy Jane Livesey and the wife of...

Robert S. Gebelein (Bob), author, musician, sailor, gardener, philosopher and beloved uncle, died at his home on March 16, 2026. He was born on May 7, 1934, to parents Roberta Seaver Gebelein and Ernest George Gebelein, in New Bedford, MA. His grandfather George Gebelein was a famed Boston...

John Ralph Reed passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026. The family is being cared for by Ott/ Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Inc..