All Articles (8)
News
Mar 12, 2025
Bob Rivers (1956–2025), radio DJ and parody songwriter
Bob Rivers was a noted radio DJ in Seattle and other cities, known more widely for musical parodies that included his 1988 “Twisted Christmas” album.
News
Oct 29, 2024
Jim Donovan (1956–2024), voice of the Cleveland Browns
Jim Donovan was a sportscaster best known for his long tenure as the radio play-by-play announcer for the Cleveland Browns.
Whether you need help writing an obituary, or are ready to publish. We can help.
News
Jan 12, 2024
Lynn Yamada Davis (1956–2024), TikTok chef known as Lynja
Lynn Yamada Davis was known for her viral cooking videos on her TikTok channel, Cooking with Lynja.
News
Oct 13, 2021
Deon Estus (1956–2021), bassist for Wham! and George Michael
Deon Estus was the bassist for Wham! and as well as a singer who had a solo hit with 1989’s “Heaven Help Me.”
News
Aug 17, 2020
Howell Binkley (1956–2020), Tony-winning lighting designer for “Hamilton”
Howell Binkley was a lighting designer who won Tony Awards for his work on “Jersey Boys” and “Hamilton.”
News
Jan 31, 2020
Lucien Barbarin (1956–2020), Harry Connick Jr. trombonist
Lucien Barbarin was a trombonist for Harry Connick Jr. and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Barbarin was a New Orleans jazz legend who showcased his charismatic personality during Harry Connick Jr. concerts. The pair created comic routines that were fan favorites. Barbarin had been playing with Connick Jr. At least since the early 1990s. Barbarin released a few of his own albums, the last in 2007.
News
Sep 25, 2017
Barbara Blaine (1956–2017), founded Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
Ohio native launched the largest support group for clergy sex abuse victims.
News
Jul 29, 2016
Jerry Doyle (1956 - 2016), Babylon 5 star
Jerry Doyle, an actor known best as the star of the sci-fi TV series “Babylon 5,” died July 27, 2016, according to multiple news sources. He was 60.
