In the news
People whose deaths were reported in the news: victims of accidents, attacks and disasters, and others the country stopped to notice. 709 people are remembered here. Light a candle, read their story, and add a memory of your own.
- BBarbara E. Appleton† 2026
A devoted nurse, wife, mother and grandmother, remembered for her care of others.
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Leatha Diane Hobgood† 2026A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, remembered for her fierce love of family.
4 candles · 1 tributes- TTyler Ulrich† 2026
Southern Nazarene University safety, remembered by his team and his hometown of Azle, Texas.
4 candles · 1 tributes - GGail Ann Christensen† 2026
A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother remembered for her warmth and love of family.
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Ivana Smit† 2026Dutch model whose death in Kuala Lumpur became an enduring mystery and a years long fight for answers.
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Ethan Hauschultz† 2026A seven-year-old boy whose death led Wisconsin to reform its guardianship laws.
4 candles · 1 tributes- WWilliam C. Dennon† 2026
A devoted husband, father and grandfather remembered for his quiet, gentle nature.
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Sister Michael Kathleen Deane, OSF† 2026 · Franciscan sister and Catholic school principalShe knew every child by name, and taught thousands to believe one person can make a difference.
4 candles · 1 tributes- RRobert "Bobby" J. Kampa† 2026
A lifelong Sauk Rapids man remembered for bringing music and joy to Sacred Heart Church.
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Margaret Paula Barrett† 2026A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother from Smyrna, Delaware.
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Rod Calarco† 2026 · Radio executiveCBS radio man who led WCBS-FM to number one and mentored a generation of colleagues.
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Mary Collins† 2026Mary Santina Collins, 2000 to 2020, remembered as sweet, kind and innocent.
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- PPatrick Allen McCartin† 2026
A construction worker remembered for hard work, long friendships, and time with his grandkids.
4 candles · 1 tributes - RRalph "Doc" Ganz† 2026
Beloved veterinarian, mentor, and community volunteer who cared for Benton County for 56 years.
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Dauda Biu† 2026Former Corps Marshal of Nigeria's Federal Road Safety Corps, remembered as the Jagaban Sabon Gari.
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Paul H. Walder† 2026A Vietnam veteran, truck driver and devoted family man, remembered with love.
4 candles · 1 tributes- JJasper Daniel Christopher Fleming† 2026
A private family loss; no public biography exists to tell.
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Emma Marie Laurent† 2026A French traveller who lived for the road, the van and the sea.
4 candles · 1 tributes- EEldon L. Bruner† 2026
A devoted husband, father, and community volunteer in Huntington, Indiana.
4 candles · 1 tributes - MMark A. McGrew† 2026
A Havana, Illinois community builder remembered for his humor, generosity, and love of books.
4 candles · 1 tributes - MMichael "Mike" Ellis† 2026
A devoted husband, father and storyteller, remembered for his humor and his service to others.
4 candles · 1 tributes - BBroda D. "Dave" McCoy† 2026
A Chester, West Virginia man remembered for hard work, classic cars and devotion to family.
4 candles · 1 tributes - GGwendolyn McMillan Kearse† 2026
A pediatric nurse remembered for a lifetime of care for other people's children.
4 candles · 1 tributes - CCostantin Gabureanu† 2026
A Romanian construction worker whose death in Benevento became a case of suspected assault.
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Janese Chapman1956 – 2026 · HistorianDetroit historian who helped the city keep its past, one building and one street sign at a time.
4 candles · 1 tributes- RRobert E. Fluhr† 2026
A hardworking tradesman, father, and grandfather who loved the water and loved to laugh.
4 candles · 1 tributes - SSwapan Bose† 2026
Joint Director of the Enforcement Directorate, remembered for 33 years of dedicated service.
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Walter Edward "Eddy" Ford III1939 – 2026 · Nuclear engineer and mayor of FarragutFarragut's second mayor, who guided his hometown's growth for 29 years.
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Harry DeBourcy† 2026A devoted educator, family man, and tinkerer who never met a stranger.
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Jaylon Johnson† 2026A rising basketball talent whose life ended at 19, far too soon.
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Gordon Knight1929 – 2026 · Civil and structural engineerEngineer, veteran and family man whose warmth reached millions through his daughter's story.
4 candles · 1 tributes- JJuanita Louise Richardson† 2026
A beloved wife, mother and longtime resident of Rotan, Texas, remembered by family and friends.
4 candles · 1 tributes - SSusan J. Dorais† 2026
Susan J. Dorais of Montague, Massachusetts, remembered by her husband and community.
4 candles · 1 tributes - PPaul L. Hoffman Jr.† 2026
A devoted father and grandfather of Cecil, Pennsylvania, remembered for family, faith, and hard work.
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Hadiya Usman and Aidah Usman† 2026Twin sisters, a doctor and a pharmacist, remembered for lives devoted to healing.
4 candles · 1 tributes- JJohn Traynor† 2026
A Ballycastle workman remembered as a good and gentle man, father of two.
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Darya Shipilova† 2026Laboratory technician whose death exposed a secretive race to contain a dangerous infection.
4 candles · 1 tributes- MMichael Thomas Gillespie† 2026
A familiar, welcoming face in East Grand Rapids who never let cerebral palsy limit his life.
4 candles · 1 tributes - VVernon H. Lowell† 2026
Devoted husband, Vietnam veteran, gardener and conservationist who loved deeply and lived simply.
4 candles · 1 tributes - RRobert Francis Garro† 2026
A devoted father, grandfather and Air Force veteran remembered for his quiet strength and humor
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Herbie Kelly† 2026Remembered by his village as a man whose death left the whole community in shock.
4 candles · 1 tributes- TTerry Lee Ratliff† 2026
A devoted grandfather and friend, remembered for his warmth and love of Georgia Bulldogs football.
4 candles · 1 tributes - RRashied M. Schuelke† 2026
A 15-year-old from La Crosse, Wisconsin, whose life was cut short by gun violence.
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Curtis Flowers1970 – 2026 · Exonerated death row survivor and gospel singerTried six times, imprisoned nearly 23 years, and finally free. His fight changed how America sees race and juries.
4 candles · 1 tributes- JJorge Enrique Silva Salvatierra† 2026
A devoted husband, father, and grandfather remembered for his curiosity and kindness.
4 candles · 1 tributes - BBethany Anne Reynolds† 2026
A devoted mother, grandmother and early childhood educator, remembered for her warmth and humor.
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