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Ashley Graybill Remembered: Roanoke Mourns the Sudden Passing of Beloved North Valley Montessori School Preschool Teacher Known for Her Dedication, Nurturing Spirit, and Lasting Legacy in Early Childhood Education ROANOKE, VIRGINIA — May 19, 2025 — The community of Roanoke is heartbroken as it comes to terms with the unexpected and tragic passing of Ashley…

Van Driver Shot in Suspected Road Rage Incident on Route 58 in Lorain County; Langston Middle School Temporarily Locked Down as Authorities Investigate LORAIN COUNTY, OHIO — May 19, 2025 — A suspected road rage shooting on Monday morning has triggered an urgent investigation by the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office after a local van driver…

Kelveonna Holmes Mourned in Nash, Tennessee: Community Grieves the Sudden Loss of Beloved Young Woman Known for Her Vibrant Spirit, Generosity, and Deep Roots in the Heart of Town NASH, TENNESSEE — May 19, 2025 — The town of Nash, Tennessee, is enveloped in grief following the untimely and heartbreaking death of Kelveonna Holmes, a…

Eric Clerk Remembered: Beloved Community Leader with Deep Ties to Oceanside, California and Daytona Beach, Florida Dies Suddenly, Leaving Both Coastal Communities Grieving His Unexpected Loss OCEANSIDE, CA / DAYTONA BEACH, FL — The tight-knit communities of Oceanside, California and Daytona Beach, Florida are united in grief following the sudden and unexpected death of Eric…

Erika Williams, 41, Killed in Fatal Lauderhill Shooting; Second Female Victim Injured as Authorities Launch Intensive Investigation into Early Morning Gun Violence in Quiet Residential Neighborhood LAUDERHILL, FL — In a devastating act of violence that shattered the pre-dawn stillness of a quiet residential community, Erika Williams, 41, was fatally shot in the early hours…

Mitokala, 58, and Daughter O. Naing, 38, Killed in Fremont Train Collision; 5-Year-Old Granddaughter Missing in Sandusky River After Tragic Fishing Outing Near Railway Bridge FREMONT, OH — What began as a serene family fishing trip on a warm May evening ended in devastating tragedy for a resettled refugee family, as a freight train collided…

Kiera Lashay Remembered: Montgomery Mourns the Tragic Loss of a 23-Year-Old Community Light Silenced Too Soon by Gun Violence Montgomery, Alabama — May 19, 2025 A deep and aching silence has settled over Montgomery, Alabama, as the community mourns the devastating and untimely loss of Kiera Lashay, a vibrant and deeply loved 23-year-old woman whose…

In Loving Memory of Morgan Savannah Kemper: Honoring the Life, Legacy, and Everlasting Impact of a Beloved Daughter, Fearless Law Enforcement Officer, Devoted Fiancée, and Cherished Friend in McMinnville, Tennessee In the quiet, close-knit town of McMinnville, Tennessee, where life often flows with the gentle rhythm of Southern grace, a sudden, soul-shaking stillness has taken…

Fabo Lamar, 34, Beloved Chicago Community Advocate and Inspirational Voice, Passes Away After Private Battle with Cancer CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — The city of Chicago is mourning the untimely passing of Fabo Lamar, a cherished member of the local community who died recently after a battle with cancer. Known for his vibrant personality, resilience, and unwavering…

Cassandra I. Hernandez, 27, Tragically Killed in Early Morning Hit-and-Run on Mile 4 West Road in Weslaco; Texas DPS Seeks Public Assistance in Identifying Driver of Dark-Colored Passenger Car In the early hours of Sunday, May 18, 2025, a tragic hit-and-run incident claimed the life of 27-year-old Cassandra I. Hernandez, a resident of Weslaco, Texas.…

Tesla Driver Tragically Killed in Fiery Three-Vehicle Collision Amid Torrential Storm on U.S. Highway 6 in Carbon County, Utah; Dangerous Weather and Treacherous Road Conditions Cited as Contributing Factors CARBON COUNTY, Utah — A violent three-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 6 tragically claimed the life of an unidentified driver on Sunday, May 18, 2025. The…

Sommer Simon, 40, of Crowley, Tragically Dies in Fiery Single-Vehicle Crash on Louisiana Highway 335 in Vermilion Parish In a heartbreaking incident that has left the community of Crowley, Louisiana, in mourning, 40-year-old Sommer Simon lost her life in a devastating single-vehicle crash on the night of Saturday, May 17, 2025. The accident occurred shortly…

Latisha “Tish” Evette White, 56, Beloved Daughter, Devoted Mother, and Cherished Friend, Passes Away Peacefully in Rock Hill, South Carolina Latisha “Tish” Evette White, a radiant soul known for her unwavering kindness, infectious laughter, and deep love for her family and community, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 19, 2023, at Piedmont Medical Center in…

Jake Mosser, HonPSA, EPSA, HonNEC, Remembered: An Irreplaceable Giant in the World of Photography, Revered Mentor, Selfless Educator, and Cherished Friend Whose Legacy Will Forever Illuminate the New England Photographic Community and Beyond With immense sorrow and deep reverence, the photographic world mourns the loss of Jake Mosser, HonPSA, EPSA, HonNEC, a beloved icon whose…

Nathan Hawthorne Remembered: Founding President, Visionary Leader, and Beloved Community Builder of Oran Park Rovers Passes Away, Leaving a Lasting Legacy of Unity, Passion, and Purpose ORAN PARK, NSW — With deep sorrow and heartfelt tribute, the Oran Park Rovers Football Club and its broader community mourn the passing of Nathan Hawthorne, the club’s founding…

Man in His Twenties Fatally Shot on Vizcaya Lake Road in Orange County; Orange County Sheriff’s Office Launches Extensive Investigation into Sunday Night Homicide ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A tragic act of gun violence shook a typically quiet Orange County neighborhood on Sunday evening, leaving a young man dead and an entire community searching for…

Chloe Hastings: A Bright, Compassionate Soul Taken Too Soon — Priceville, Alabama Mourns the Tragic Loss of a Beloved Daughter, Friend, and Community Light The close-knit community of Priceville, Alabama, is enveloped in sorrow as it grapples with the heartbreaking and sudden passing of Chloe Hastings, a cherished young woman whose life was abruptly cut…

Ava Lodico, 18-Year-Old Honor Student, Tragically Killed in Devastating Single-Vehicle Crash on Prom Night in Falmouth FALMOUTH, Mass. — The tight-knit Falmouth community is mourning the devastating loss of Ava Lodico, an 18-year-old senior at Falmouth High School, whose life was tragically cut short in a heartbreaking car crash late Saturday night. Ava, known for…

  Dakota Britthouer Fatally Shot; 17-Year-Old Omariraine Red Bear Arrested for First-Degree Murder in Rapid City Shooting Incident RAPID CITY, S.D. — The close-knit community of Rapid City has been shaken to its core following the tragic and violent shooting that claimed the life of 33-year-old Dakota Britthouer late Saturday morning. Law enforcement officials swiftly…