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Samuel Walker Kellogg of Watch Hill, Rhode Island, Tragically Departed: Remembering the Life and Legacy of Samuel Walker Kellogg, 25, as He Leaves Behind a Loving Family, Including Parents Thomas P. Kellogg III and Leslie Ross Kellogg, Siblings Thomas P. Kellogg IV (Bo) and Elizabeth R. Kellogg (Daisy), Grandmother Jane R. Kellogg, and Many More…

James Daugherty of Lincoln, NE, Dies at 30: Community Mourns the Sudden Loss of a Beloved Son, Friend, and Neighbor The community of Lincoln and Blair, Nebraska, is reeling from the unexpected death of James Daugherty, who tragically passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the age of 30 in Blair. His passing has…

Thomas Bell, Beloved Resident of Berlin, New Jersey: Community Mourns the Loss of a Cherished Member; Celebration of Life Services Scheduled at Mt. Zion UAME Church The small yet close-knit community of Berlin, New Jersey, is grappling with the sudden loss of one of its most cherished members, Thomas Bell. A figure respected and adored…

Kenton Brake Obituary: Community of London, Ohio, Mourns the Loss of Litchfield Fence and Repair LLC Employee The small town of London, Ohio, is grappling with the tragic loss of one of its own, Kenton Brake. Kenton, a dedicated and valued employee of Litchfield Fence and Repair LLC, has left behind a deep sense of…

Natalie Smith Cleveland OH Obituary Death: The Devastating Loss of a Bright Light – The Hathaway Brown Community Mourns the Passing of Natalie Smith, a Vibrant Student Whose Compassion, Intelligence, and Radiance Will Be Forever Remembered The community of Hathaway Brown School in Cleveland, Ohio, is reeling from the devastating news of the tragic passing…

Liam Xavier Whitworth, Levi Buxman, and the Enduring Legacy of Two Young Warriors: A Memorial Tribute to Their Lives, Struggles, and Unyielding Spirits With heavy hearts and a profound sense of peace, we announce the tragic passing of two incredible young souls, Liam Xavier Whitworth and Levi Buxman, who fought battles far beyond their years.…

Evan Michelman, USC Student, Remembered: Grief Strikes the Cincinnati and USC Communities Following Tragic Passing of Beloved Student The tragic loss of Evan Michelman has sent shockwaves through two distinct communities, those of Cincinnati, Ohio, and the University of Southern California (USC). The untimely death of this vibrant young man has left a void that…

Greg Pavao, a Beloved Husband, Father, and Esteemed Fire Lieutenant, Dies Suddenly in Warwick, Rhode Island: A City Mourns the Loss of a Heroic Firefighter and Community Pillar The city of Warwick, Rhode Island, is in profound mourning following the sudden and untimely death of Greg Pavao, a cherished Fire Lieutenant within the Warwick Fire…

Jessica Gail Ward Myrtle Beach SC Obituary: A Heartfelt Tribute to the Life and Legacy of a Beloved Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend, and Caregiver—Jessica Gail Ward (May 27, 1992 – May 4, 2025) Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and beyond are grappling with the deep sorrow that accompanies the unexpected passing of Jessica Gail Ward, a…

Jay Groves, Beloved Husband, Father-to-Be, and Business Owner of Groves Electric, Tragically Passes Away in Cross Plains, TN – A Community Mourns the Loss of a Local Hero and Family Man The close-knit communities of Cross Plains and Springfield, Tennessee, are mourning the sudden and tragic passing of Jay Groves, a well-known and respected figure…

  In Loving Memory of Braun Levi ’25: A Beacon of Light in the Loyola Community It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that the Loyola High School community mourns the tragic and untimely passing of Braun Levi ’25, who lost his life in a vehicular accident. Braun was more than just a student—he…

Apparent Suicide Concludes Intense Standoff with Armed Individual in Neersville, Virginia, Following Hours-Long Confrontation with Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office at Sawmill Lane and Harpers Ferry Road Neersville, Virginia (Loudoun County) — A somber calm returned to the typically peaceful stretch of Sawmill Lane and Harpers Ferry Road late Tuesday evening following a harrowing and fast-moving…

  Yovanni Banos-Merino, 10, Fatally Shot in Washington Township, NJ — Community Mourns Tragic Loss of Birches Elementary Student Washington Township, NJ — A community is reeling from an unthinkable tragedy after 10-year-old Yovanni Banos-Merino was fatally shot inside a home on Tuesday afternoon in Gloucester County. Authorities confirmed the child, a student at Birches…

In Loving Memory of Ryan Jackson LaRue (1991–2025): A Life Remembered with Love and Grace It is with heavy hearts that we bid a heartfelt farewell to Ryan Jackson LaRue of Frost, Texas, whose journey on this earth came to a peaceful close on May 2, 2025, at the age of 34. His passing leaves…

Tragic Death of Robert Markel, 89, and His Dog in Florida’s First Fatal Black Bear Attack Naples, FL — In a shocking and unprecedented incident, 89-year-old Robert Markel and his beloved dog were tragically killed on Monday, making this the first fatal black bear attack in Florida’s recorded history. The attack occurred near the Big…

In Loving Memory of Camden Poole: A Heartbreaking Loss for the Hephzibah Community as 8-Year-Old’s Life is Tragically Cut Short in a Car Accident on His Birthday The Hephzibah community, along with countless others who were touched by the radiant spirit of Camden Poole, is grappling with the loss of a young life full of…

Inglewood, Calif. — Jesse Figueroa Charged with Murder and Attempted Murder Following Fatal Shooting at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology: Victims Identified as John Doe and Jane Smith, Tragically Killed in the Attack On May 2, 2025, a tragedy unfolded at the Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Inglewood, California, leaving the community…

Remembering Taylor Johnson, Emma Richardson, Sarah Thompson, and Ethan Adams: A Life Cut Short in a Tragic Car Accident in Hendricks, Minnesota The small town of Hendricks, Minnesota, is reeling from the sudden and heartbreaking loss of four beloved community members, whose lives were tragically cut short in a devastating car accident. Taylor Johnson, Emma…

Robert Sexton, 60, and Sharon Sexton, 60, Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide in Florence, Kentucky: Community in Shock The tragedy that unfolded in Florence, Kentucky, has deeply shaken the local community. On a quiet residential street, Castleoak Drive, the lifeless bodies of Robert Sexton and his wife, Sharon Sexton, both 60 years old, were discovered…

Tragedy Strikes Spartan College: Former Security Guard Jesse Figueroa Shoots Two Employees, Killing Dean Dr. Cameisha Clark, Leaving Another Victim Critically Injured In a shocking and heartbreaking act of violence, Spartan College, located in Inglewood, California, has been devastated by a shooting incident that claimed the life of Dean Dr. Cameisha Clark and left another…