And the Emmy goes to...

Last night at the Emmy Awards, big names walked away with big prizes. But not every winner is Al Pacino or Tom Hanks. Here's a look at a few not-so-famous Emmy winners.

Pie Ladies

In the past year, quite a few “pie ladies” have passed on. Let us take a moment to remember them.

Stories of our Lives

An obituary can weave fascinating tales of a person’s life. We look at a few obituaries for centenarians and one supercentenarian that do just that.

Magnificent Moms

These mothers and mother figures touched hearts and shaped lives.

Distinguished Flying Cross recipients

The Distinguished Flying Cross is the third-highest award – behind the Medal of Honor and Distinguished Service Cross – for recognizing airmen for valor in aerial combat operations.

Remembering Flag-Wavers on Flag Day

We salute patriotic Americans who showed their love of country by proudly flying the American flag.

Remembering 'Mr. Moms' on Father's Day

A Father’s Day tribute to stay-at-home dads and other father figures who devoted themselves to nurturing and rearing children.

Clowning Around

These clowns were serious about making people laugh.

Soccer Coaches

We remember beloved soccer coaches who have died in recent months.

They Dug Rock 'n' Roll Music

They weren't famous rock stars but they loved playing rock 'n' roll.

Homemade Ice Cream Makers

During National Ice Cream Month, we remember folks known for their homemade ice cream.

Ice Cream Joes and Janes

These ice cream sellers made their neighborhoods a little sweeter.

Identical Twins

We're celebrating the annual Twins Days festival by spotlighting a few sets of identical twins.

Happy 50th, Peace Corps!

We commemorate the Peace Corps’ 50th anniversary with a tip of the hat to Peace Corps volunteers who have died in recent months.

The Older-Than-27 Club

These rockers missed the infamous "27 Club" of rock stars by 20 years, but still died young.

Late State Fair Participants

These people all found success at their local State Fair.

Remembering Labor Leaders

On Labor Day, we spotlight a few of the many Americans who have served their colleagues as part of labor unions.

The Help

The hit movie The Help has us all thinking about the generations of women who have cared for other people’s homes and children. Today we spotlight a few domestic workers who have passed away in recent months.

Driving the Bus

These six dedicated school bus drivers helped children get home safely.

He Fixed Hearts

Wilson Greatbatch invented the implantable cardiac pacemaker, keeping millions of hearts beating in rhythm.

Visionary Inventors

Not every inventor or innovator is as famous as Steve Jobs.

Lovable Curmudgeons

Andy Rooney and other curmudgeons people couldn't help but love.

Scrabble Points

Will you be remembered for your love of triple word scores?

The Grammy Connection

We remember a few not-so-famous folks who've been honored by The Recording Academy.

The Other Oscar Winners

These talented Academy Award winners were not-so-famous.

Six Degrees of Hollywood

March 27, 2002 was just another ordinary day … until three Hollywood stars died. A strange coincidence, yes, but that wasn't the only thing that connected these film and television legends.

Mom and Pop Shops

For National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day, we're celebrating folks who ran family businesses.

Record Breakers

Some Guinness World Record holders set out to reach new heights, and others have achievement thrust upon them.

Best Dads and Playmates

On Father's Day, we're remembering the dads who were also their children's best playmates.

Born on the 4th of July

As we celebrate our nation's independence, we salute a few folks who were born on the 4th of July.

Obits Highlight Presidential Picks

A recent trend in the obituary pages has prompted us to create our very own, extremely unscientific, presidential poll.

Neil Armstrong and NASA: One Giant Leap

First man on the moon Neil Armstrong routinely credited the thousands of scientists, technicians, and others who made his historic flight possible.

Five Things to be Thankful For

If you're looking to spice up your thankful list, we have a few suggestions.

Amadeus Only Knows

Sometimes fate throws together two people who ordinarily would never be paired. It happened 15 years ago today, when musicians Carl Wilson and Falco died...

Two Tasty Legacies

Food is becoming a frequently mentioned hobby or passion in today’s obituaries.

Secrets Die and are Buried Forever

We all take secrets to the grave, but let’s face it—some are more far-reaching than others. Some even have a significant impact on history.

Civil Rights Pioneers

Two little known pioneers in the civil rights struggles of the 1960s died within days of each other.

Fourth of July Memories

People love to reminisce about holidays spent with family and friends — even in condolence messages.

PT Boat Veterans of WWII

We remember President John F. Kennedy and other real-life PT boat veterans.

These Obituaries Offer a Glimpse Into a Concentration Camp

In Holocaust survivors' obituaries, horrific places like Treblinka are mentioned alongside recollections of happy marriages and personal achievements.

In Obituaries, Dr. Seuss Quotes Reflect Life's Magic

Some love Dr. Seuss so much that they've added his quotes to an unexpected place: obituaries.

The Two Biggest Regrets at the End of Life

We looked at hundreds of obituaries containing the keywords "biggest regret." Most peoples' regrets fell into two major categories.

Died Doing What They Loved

Somehow, knowing that a person died doing what they loved gives us comfort.

Puerto Rican Pride: Celebrating Heritage in the Obits

An obituary is a timeline, a record of where a person has been, what they've done, and who they are related to. It can be a simple list or a highlight reel of sorts, featuring the greatest jokes, sayings, and memories from a loved one's life. The most memorable obituaries paint brilliantly-colored portraits of life – and not just that one person's life, either. Because obituaries, at their heart, are about communities. An obituary tells someone's life story in a particular way: through their connections to family, friends, church, school, military unit, and hometown.

Remembering Olympians

As the 2018 Olympics get underway, we're taking a moment to remember winter Olympians who have died this year.

They Carried the Olympic Torch — Now We Say Goodbye

These Olympic torch bearers died recently — but they lived remarkable lives.

Stories of D-Day Veterans We Said Goodbye to This Year

Seventy-five years after the D-Day invasion of World War II, families and nations are honoring the service members who fought in one of the war's most famous battles.

Remembering Lives Lost to Epilepsy

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and we're honoring everyday warriors in the fight against epilepsy.

Nine People Whose Lives Were Shaped by JFK’s Assassination

For a few people, Kennedy’s assassination was more than a story to tell — it profoundly impacted their lives.