Romay Johnson Davis (1919–2024), WWII Women’s Army Corps vet

Romay Johnson Davis was a World War II veteran and a member of the first all-female, all-Black Army Corps unit deployed overseas during the conflict. 

George Winterling (1931–2023), meteorologist who created heat index

George Winterling was the longtime chief meteorologist at Jacksonville, Florida’s WJXT, where he developed the concept of the heat index. 

Brig Owens (1943–2022), Washington defensive back

Brig Owens was a legendary defensive back for the NFL’s Washington franchise who has the second most interceptions in the team’s history.

James Rado (1932–2022), co-creator of the hit rock musical ‘Hair’ 

James Rado was a co-writer of the story and lyrics for the groundbreaking musical ‘Hair,’ the first Broadway musical to feature rock music.    

Jaylon Ferguson (1995–2022), Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker

Jaylon Ferguson was an outside linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens, entering his fourth season with the team.

Angela Madsen (1960–2020), inspirational Paralympic rower

Angela Madsen was the firstwomanwith a disability to rowsolo acrossthe Atlantic Ocean.

Susan Bernard (1948–2019), “Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!” actress

She became publisher of her father’s famous Marilyn Monroe photos.

Robert Friend (1920–2019), one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen

One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, Robert Friend directed the U.S. Air Force’s Project Blue Book investigating UFOs.

Charles Krauthammer (1950–2018), influential conservative voice

Worked for The Washington Post and Fox News Channel…

Wayne Jackson (1941 - 2016), Memphis Horns trumpet player

Wayne Jackson, the trumpet player and one-half of the legendary Memphis Horns that backed hit records by Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, and others, died June 21, 2016.

The Awful Frank Sidebottom

A look back at the classic comedy of Chris Sievey and his alter ego Frank Sidebottom.