I used to watch Hill Street Blues and really like the movie Colors. He was great in both of those rolls. Very convincible as a tough Latino gang member. He was killed by a drunk driver in 1988. By the time the movie Colors came out and I watched it he was already gone. RIP Trinidad. Please don't drink and drive

https://dailyvoice.com/pennsylvania/adams/pennsylvania-church-volunteer-killed-in-head-on-crash-going-home/?utm_source=reddit-obituaries&utm_medium=seed

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240603-cowboys-great-larry-allen-dead-at-52-team

Cleone Dixon 87 of Orem Utah passed away on August 18, 2021. She was a hateful woman and not a good mother. She walked away from four of her five children while they were still very young, knowingly leaving them with an abusive father. Cleone was an undeniable narcissist and tyrant. Her love of money was her priority.

She was never a mother, just a vessel for creating children. She never once attended any of her children's performances or graduations, and the only way to get a "Happy Birthday" from her was to call and remind her it was your birthday. If she, as a mother, could not love and nurture her own children, then why did she have them? Cleone was truly an awful person, consumed by greed and hatred. She never had a kind word for anyone, especially her mother and a few of her children.

She was preceded in death by her second husband, Carl Dixon, a good man in his own right. She is survived by her five sons, Martin, Robin, Rod, Ron, and Tony, as well as three stepchildren. No tears were shed upon her death, only the wringing of hands, wondering what one might inherit now that she is gone. One should not feel sorry for her; rather, feel sorry for the children who inherited her DNA and continue her cycle of hatred and greed.

The planet is a much better place now that she is gone. May she rest in peace (we certainly will).

Damn! Heidi Wilke Taylor passed away May 23, 2024 at age 49. Radiant with kindness and embracing of the eccentric, Heidi-Ho’s passionate drive to care for others spoke to her sincere selfless nature in all aspects of her life. That drive was so motivating that she changed careers and enrolled in nursing school in 2018 … just in time for COVID. She became an operating room nurse with an elite team here in Charlotte, NC.

Heidi was known as “Slippy” to her namesake trivia team of 15 years, as well as to countless pool players. Her eponymous line of billiards products were emblazoned with her goofiest face, an accidental candid shot so terribly unflattering that there was only one thing to do: share it with the world!

A testament to Heidi’s love of helping others, she was an organ donor. However, like so many plans she had for the future, that was suddenly derailed as a result of cancer. (Fuck cancer!) Struck down in her prime, Heidi’s diagnosis in September of 2022 of stage IV intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma came a day after running 18 miles, as she was training for her next marathon. However, she was able to posthumously “enroll” at the Congdon School of Health Sciences at High Point University, where she’ll help teach a new crop of healthcare workers. Her family encourages those who knew Heidi to become organ- or whole-body donors in her memory.

It should be noted that the family has had another, and more recent, loss. Heidi’s mother, Betty Lutz Wilke, died peacefully May 27, 2024.

As you know first-hand, everyone who met Heidi loved her and her infectious laugh. To celebrate Heidi — and the mutual fortune we all shared by knowing her — you are invited to “HeidiFest” at her house on June 23, 2024. In lieu of “thoughts and prayers,” we’d appreciate it if you joined us to enjoy “stories and smiles.” Please come meet Heidi’s family, and get to know Heidi from different perspectives. That being said, Heidi would never want you to feel like you have to do anything, so suit yourself! Go find all of the details at HeidiFest.org.

In honor of such a wonderful person, we have launched the Heidi Wilke Taylor Nursing Scholarship Fund, a not-for-profit corporation organized in the State of North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Fund or helping to launch it in other ways so we can help fix the nursing shortage, get potential students the tools they need, and fund other creative initiatives that Heidi would want to support. The overall goal is to continue, and to amplify, all of the kindness and goodness that Heidi has brought to the world, at such a scale appropriate for this unique, special person. To participate through donation or action, please visit HeidiFest.org.

There are so many people, hundreds in fact, to thank for all the care, love, support, generosity, kindness, and help we’ve received since September of 2022. There’s no way to list them all here (you’ll get to meet a bunch of ‘em at HeidiFest!). Still, we must thank all of Heidi’s friends with “Run For Your Life” who absolutely knocked it out of the park early on with their amazing kindness and generosity, setting the tone for everything that came afterwards. Heidi’s coworkers at Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute immeasurably showed their love and support for one of their newest teammates. Heidi’s former officemates at Sterling have kept the wheels on the wagon, allowing her spouse unlimited ability to spend time with her. Thank you, Heidi’s teachers at CPCC, for facing the instructional challenges during COVID, allowing Heidi to pursue her discovered-late-in-life dream of becoming a nurse. Frankly not very many family, friends, and neighbors knew of Heidi’s condition; she did not want to burden anyone with the knowledge unnecessarily. If you are just now learning, you now also know why, and thank you. All of the healthcare workers involved in Heidi’s care (lab techs, phlebotomists, sonographers, radiographers, and so on) deserve recognition and have our appreciation.

Thank you, Heidi’s doctors, for dedicating your lives, with great sacrifice, for the benefit of all your patients. Those letters before and after your name were earned, as was the right to be listed here by name. At both Atrium Health and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Heidi had direct care from Drs. Corso, Crane, Fountzilas, Hagen, Haggstrom, Iannitti, Kennard, Krishnamurthy, Nannapaneni, Puzanov, Rodman, Simpson, Tango, and Wynne, plus countless others behind the scenes.

Truly deserving of special recognition, of course, are the nurses and supporters who provided healthcare to Heidi. The known names of “Heidi’s Heroes” are Allison, Bethany, Caitlyn, Carleen, Carolyn, Faith, Genna, Jessica, Kathy, Kayla, Kenya, Kristen, La, La’Terra, Marioly, Marissa, Michelle, Rachel, Sarah, Sophie, Vicky, and Whitney.

To learn more about Heidi, HeidiFest, the Heidi Wilke Taylor Nursing Scholarship Fund, or to get updates on upcoming events, go to HeidiFest.org. Or don’t; Heidi wouldn’t want to tell you what to do!

https://dailyvoice.com/pennsylvania/dauphin/35-year-girl-scout-volunteer-killed-by-cancers-less-than-1-week-after-diagnoses-f/?utm_source=reddit-obituaries&utm_medium=seed

From today's New York Times;

Richard M. Sherman, the younger brother in a songwriting team that won two Oscars and two Grammys, brought Disney movies to musical life and gave the world numbers like “A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” and the ubiquitous, multiply translated “It’s a Small World (After All),” died on Saturday in Los Angeles. He was 95.

The death, in a hospital, was announced by the Walt Disney Company.

The careers of the Shermans — Richard and Robert — were inextricably linked with Walt Disney. Their Academy Awards were for “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” a chimney sweep’s alternately cheerful and plaintive anthem from “Mary Poppins” (1964), and for the film’s score. Their Grammy Awards were for “Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too,” shared in 1975 for best recording for children, and the “Mary Poppins” score.

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/24/nx-s1-4978739/morgan-spurlock-dead-super-size-me

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/24/nx-s1-4979767/caleb-carr-the-alientist-author-died-obit

Ruth langsford mother joan langsford at 94 has dementia and alzeimers and alcohol poisoning but drinking champagne every time she did a dance is near death

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/18/arts/music/phil-wiggins-dead.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb

In loving memory of Najla Al-Khalil, an incredible woman who left behind loving siblings, children and grandchildren.

'Selfless' does not go far enough in describing Najla, or Najo as she was affectionately called. She was no stranger to sacrifice and helping others. On the week of her passing when she was feeling ill, she spent her last remaining energy baking a cake for a charity. It is said she gave in life as she did always - selflessly.

She inspired others around her. To me, she'll undoubtedly be the best person I've ever met, and will ever meet. She is a clear highlight in every memory I have of her, and I will cherish them forever. I am grateful for having known her.

They say you live as long as you remembered. I hope this post serves as an incredibly small token of how long Najo should be remembered, as she deserves infinitely more.

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/13/1251006759/saxophonist-david-sanborn-6-time-grammy-winner-has-died-at-age-78

This might be long shot but I was wondering if anyone can find records of any kind on a man named Harold Pearon he died sometime in the 60s or 70s and he was a regional manager for Ford motor company and a friend of Henry Ford but I can't seem to find him online I've been looking for days and nothing on him he was born in Michigan and died somewhere in Tennessee probably Memphis but I'm not entirely sure. His son was my grandfather jay earl baxendale and his obituary is easy to find if you look up the name if that helps. Thank you tons for any info because it's one step closer.

Had a really nice chat with Mary who reads really interesting obituaries and learns great life lessons from them. Her channel on TikTok is so interesting with many followers (@tipsfromdeadpeople) I highly recommend it.

https://youtu.be/8X5d2oeTups?si=eoYg4QmmIkSimJFY

Looking to know what happened to my father March of 1992. I was just 2 when He was killed on Chicago transportation property via being pushed in front of train by another male. There was an altercation prior to his death. There were witnesses. I was told it was published in the defender chicago news paper in the 90s. I wasn’t able to find it. He went by Kelton webb alias Ricky. If anyone knows any thing or knows how I can get ahold of archives or such information please comment. Would be a blessing! Thank you

There's that country song "Love like crazy" about the older couple who had been together 58 years. This song, I swear was based off my grand-in laws. Except their marriage was a total of 69 years! That on top of everything else, included just shows what an incredible woman she was. I only got to know her for 14 years, but she was so inviting and easy to talk to. I loved every second of getting to see her.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/johanna-rohan-obituary?id=54453628

I didn’t know where else to turn, so here you go.

I’m not disclosing the some names, so bear with me. Someone close to me, we’ll call him X, lost someone very close to him from suicide. Her name was Brielle, X wasn’t able to say goodbye at Brielle’s last moments.

Brielle wasn’t given what she wanted when it came to death. Her parents were awful and instead of pitching in money on her death and burying her, they cremated her and tossed her ashes to the wind.

I don’t know much about her, but all I’m asking is for some help on maybe finding an obituary, parents names, family, anything and everything.

I’ll have this account for as long as needed. It may take me time to answer questions.

As far as what I know about her, here’s a list:

1. She went to Brandon Middle school in Virginia Beach, Virginia
2. Her and X last talked in 2019, in their 6th grade year
3. She was around 12-14 around when she passed
4. She’s white, a redhead with freckles, fair skin, has a bit of an oval or heart shaped face, green-blue eyes.
5. She has a slim frame and quite tall for a girl

Please help me find anything about her.

I'm screaming into the void. I miss you...
Winter 1988, you had your baby boy. You had a rough upbringing, and I was your light. As time went by, we grew far apart. You dealt with heartbreak that messed with your head. I'm so sorry, mom. Like a tumbleweed, we danced with life across the states. It's not easy raising a man all by yourself. Your resilience astounds me; you're the toughest person I've known. Because of you, I'm afraid of no one. Your last words were "I wish you a happy birthday." I'm sorry I abandoned you. I had no choice. I'll bear the burden for the rest of my life. The pain of missing you is unbearable.

You never had the farewell you deserved, a silent testament to our life away from the world. The bridges you burned left us isolated, mom. The responsibility to mend them felt overwhelming, yet I regret not trying harder. You deserved that effort, for you had sacrificed so much for me. I'm sorry.

There are three deaths. The first is when the body ceases to function. The second is when the body is consigned to the grave. The third is that moment, sometime in the future, when your name is spoken for the last time. - David Eagelman

You are the rose that grew from the concrete with damaged petals. With time, I'll make sure when I speak about you, it's only to say good things. I can only strive to be the best man possible because of you. These songs make me stop the world and think of you:

• Tupac - Momma just a little girl: https://youtu.be/azwzZIZHXzk?si=qSQ0Y6x2WAfJuihm
• Hoodoo gurus: https://youtu.be/srrqURBhWv8?si=1LyQGONKGTIfzKKa
• Toby Keith: https://youtu.be/aIq1LvzSLsk?si=h5TkvHWpe529kOXV
• Everclear: https://youtu.be/W05cPXpUHGI?si=WOTcd5X8Yrqx9X4Z
• Everclear: https://youtu.be/B3BdUTTBaek?si=TySKZz3tYO5mrscf
• Tupac: https://youtu.be/tEkiSy-SH8I?si=1K77CUvDUitpEK4k
• Third Eye Blind: https://youtu.be/rE1oIhSgTgI?si=iYQ3NJYXSs609pZy
• Bizzy Bone: https://youtu.be/cAaiu1V-FCE?si=PGxZq0FqqFxqRtlB
• Tracy Chapman: https://youtu.be/O_BTdz326Eg?si=gL9YxJuy4lzcpIY_

My time with you in the 90s and early 2000s, the music on the radio, tube tv's, and yellow books, way before social media... I'll cherish it forever. I'll never forget you spring cleaning the house with Toby Keith playing on the radio.

I love and I miss you so much, mom.
Your son

Hello, I am 23 yo and I am inexperienced when it comes to writing obituaries. I am seeking revisions and guidance for writing my mother's obituary.

I am unsure of how much detail to go into, if there is a typical length of obituaries, and how to address the cause of death. Any and all revisions or suggestions are appreciated.

Below is what I have drafted so far:

Sara, 62, passed away on September 11th, 2023, at her apartment in Seattle, WA, with her cherished Cat, Kitters by her side. She was born on July 18th, 1961, in Los Angeles, CA, to Sunshine and Jerian. Around 1964, Sara moved with her mother to Seattle, where Sunshine remarried, and Sara was adopted by Gadwin. Gadwin and Jerian were both fathers to Sara, and she had love for both very deeply. As a child, Sara visited Los Angeles, CA every summer to visit her father, Jerian, and family where Jerian would take her to see Disneyland every summer. She spent her formative years in the Pacific Northwest, primarily in Seattle and Redmond. As a child, she attended ski school, and took after her older sister Madeline, in showing horses. Growing up Sara, her mother, Sunshine, and her sister Madeline went around the country to different states showing horses.

Sara attended Underriver High School where her passion for music ignited. In 1975, she began her journey into the vibrant music scene of Seattle, where she formed lifelong friendships and discovered her innate talent for songwriting and performing. She met lifelong friends during her time at Underriver, and together they crafted melodies that resonated with their generation. Throughout her youth, Sara's love for music flourished. She found solace and inspiration in the rhythms of rock and roll, sharing her gift with audiences far and wide. From the stages of local clubs to the recording studios of LA, Sara poured her heart and soul into her craft, leaving behind a catalog of songs that continue to inspire.

Sara was known for her kind and peaceful nature, her national prowess in showing horses, and her incredible talents as a guitar player, singer, and songwriter. She graced the stage for many years, sharing her music with countless audiences and friends. Sara's passion for animals led her to be a dedicated supporter of various animal rescue organizations. In 2000, Sara embraced motherhood with unwavering devotion, dedicating herself to her son Sean and their beloved pets, including the family cat, Big Cat, family dog Buddy, and later, Kitters the Cat.

(Consider adding a section above about struggles/battles with drug addiction and being a part of NA/Treatment programs. Acheived more clean and sober days than using days over 40 years of opiate addiction. Became a Drug and Alcohol Youth Counselor for a period of time. Became clean and sustained it for a long time to be a mother and raised her son)

With the passing of Sara, this world has lost a great human being. She will be sorely missed by her many friends and family from California to Seattle and beyond. Sara was predeceased by her mother, Sunshine, her adopted father, Gadwin, biological father, Jerian, and her brother, Michealangelo. She is survived by her son, Sean, her brother Justin, her sister Madeline, Jada, Marie, and other cherished relatives. Sara will be remembered for her "Live and let live" personality, unjudgmental, compassion, sweet, nurturing, loving, caring nature, and the contributions she made as a loving mother, to the music community, and as an animal lover and defender.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2024, at 400 Broad St, Seattle, WA 98109. Please help spread the word to Sara's friends, old and new, who may wish to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity or organization of your choice in Sara's memory. "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."

Mr. Aaron Mitchell.  Enjoyed precision, loud music, and fast cars.  He was birthed in Fairbury, Nebraska. Born under the sign of Aquarius, on the 9th day of Febuary, 1970.   

He was the first born of Arnola and Don Mitchell.  He was farm raised, taught to be kind and loving.   Not a lover of farm fowl, and that sounds like an exaggeration, but he had been attacked by chickens, turkeys and even geese.   Whether he liked it or not, he helped his family work the farm.

Watching and working with his father, a trained automobile mechanic, and budding farmer in the 80s, Aaron found his work ethic.

While attending High School, Aaron participated in FFA, wrecked his parents car one evening delivering fruit, he was probably racing it. He learned how to drive from his mom.

Music, and fast cars ruled his late 80s and early 90s.  Along the way he worked as a mechanic, servicing Massey Ferguson AG equipment. He also worked as a machinist, working with a variety of CNC mills, CNC lathes, in a manufacturing role. He even for a short while worked in a cheese factory, he got fooled once, or twice.  

Early in the 21st-century,  Aaron would,  without formal training or schooling, own and operate a seamless gutter business.  I worked with him a couple times, he was on cloud nine.  He wanted me to come work with him, I couldn’t afford to.  During that time he was the most alive he would ever be.

My older sister knew Aaron as her white knight.  I’ll second that.  Aaron, knew my sister as his rock.  They were thick as thieves, his whole life long.  And they are, still.

I knew him best as a mentor.  While I was in grade school, Aaron gave me pointers on how to block and throw punches.  Also told me not to start trouble, but to finish it.  While he was away from home, I would snoop in his room, and dub his heavy metal CDs to cassette tape. Guns and Roses: Appetite for Destruction, Use Your Illusions I & II.  ‘Twas fate.

Guns and Roses, Van Halen, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Metallica, and Queen were some other artists Aaron enjoyed, loudly.

I was fortunate to ride in his 1976 Monte Carlo, he couldn’t drive 55.

He respected and admired those who served in our military, especially his youngest brother Lucas. He was even fortunate enough to gain a sister in law, who also served.

He adored his nephews and nieces.

He is survived by, his mother and father. Emily, his favorite sister. And two younger brothers, Reuben and Lucas Mitchell.

He died 13 years ago. I’ve tried to write this a few times, but was able to finally put it together about a week ago.

Feel free to have a look. Thanks for reading.

https://open.substack.com/pub/thiswaslife/p/william-phillips?r=ej87e&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post

I know his name, Stephen Ventura, his date of death, April 2 2019, his cause of death, suicide by traffic, his place of death, Tualatin, Oregon, and his birth year was either 2001 or 2002. Can anyone help me out?

so my ex-wife lied on my daughters obituary, saying she was born to her stepdad who didn’t even know her till years after she was born is there anything I could do legally or should I just leave it alone because I know in my heart who she was really born to?

I know the know the person's name and the exact location they died but I don't remember the date. It was by suicide but every keyword I have search in the funeral home around the areas, they all give me "no results found."

Is there some kind of online/digital database that I can use to find this person? I wanted to make them a memorial online because he deserves to be remembered. I was around 7 years old when it happened.

I don't want to go too much into detail because my stepdad was technically a witness. But... yeah..

If anyone can help me l, that would be really nice.

R.I.P. 🕊

My grandmother passed away. She owns a plot right next to my grandfather and that’s where we thought she’d be buried at. However, late in her life she decided to be buried in a different cemetery. Is it possible to sell her original plot?

Any ideas on how to find a buyer?

Mike Strain, an old Army buddy from back in the mid '90s, was a reddit user - he mentioned reddit a bit here and there over the years when we talked. Mike was into Anime, Star Fleet Battles, Eve online, tons of games that ran the gamut from tabletop games/rpgs to mmorpg and a lot in between. If you knew Mike in real life feel free to share with others;

Memorial Tribute page for Michael Todd Strain

Hi. I am searching for old classmates to see if they are still living or not. So far I am coming up empty. I understand that family may choose not to publish the announcement of their loved one's death but it's very hard to find anything online in Canada especially if you are searching for deaths that happened over 10+ years. Newspapers aren't helping either.

Any suggestions?