In the news
People whose deaths were reported in the news: victims of accidents, attacks and disasters, and others the country stopped to notice. 705 people are remembered here. Light a candle, read their story, and add a memory of your own.
Sister Dorothy Ann Plafcan1931 – 2026 · Sister of MercyA Sister of Mercy who taught Arkansas children for seventy years.
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Eric Todd Peveto1970 – 2026 · AttorneyOrange attorney remembered for warmth, humor, and nearly thirty years of local practice.
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Benjamin W. Nero1937 – 2026 · OrthodontistPhiladelphia orthodontist and Kentucky dental school pioneer who opened doors for others.
6 candles · 1 tributes- JJesiah K. Stegmann† 2026
An artist, poet and dancer who dreamed of becoming an art teacher.
6 candles · 1 tributes - AAnne Sullivan Haynie† 2026
A devoted editor, volunteer and matriarch remembered in both Sumter and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
6 candles · 1 tributes - JJeanne Lynn Diggs† 2026
Remembered by her family and community in Dallas, Georgia.
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Santiago Solis-Nava (reported as Santiago Solace)† 2026A Beau Chene High School student athlete, remembered by his community.
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David Addo-Wright† 2026A young man preparing for the Marine Corps, killed inside the jail meant to hold him only briefly.
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Success Ezenwafor† 2026A six year old boy who helped other children escape a flood and lost his own life doing it.
6 candles · 1 tributes- RReginald Steed† 2026
Tennessee inmate charged in a corrections officer's killing, died in custody awaiting trial.
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- JJerry Keith Sumler† 2026
Jerry Keith Sumler, of Jackson, Tennessee, remembered by his community.
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Noah Vesich† 2026Columbine freshman running back, loved by family, teammates and friends. Gone at 16.
6 candles · 1 tributes- KKevin Caulfield† 2026
Remembered by family and friends for his love of sports, heritage, and storytelling.
6 candles · 1 tributes - WWillie Egene Riley† 2026
A hardworking Ocala horseman remembered for his love of the land, animals and family.
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Christa G. Allen1936 – 2026 · Textile worker at Carroll FabricsA woman of faith and humor who found joy in simple things and treasured her family.
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Sue M. Hargrove† 2026 · HomemakerA homemaker of faith who poured her life into sons, church, and generations of family.
6 candles · 1 tributes- GGregory McGirt1953 – 2026 · United States Army veteran
Army veteran, husband and grandfather of Shannon, remembered for family and simple joys.
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Robert Eugene Blount1944 – 2026 · Boiler engineerA quiet Michigan engineer remembered for family, kindness and steady work.
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Dorothy Ann Sneider1943 – 2026 · HomemakerFaith, family, and a garden tended with love.
6 candles · 1 tributes- PPatricia Kurz† 2026
A nursing leader and mentor remembered for steady guidance and decades of care.
6 candles · 1 tributes - KKay Keepers Hartleb† 2026
Longtime Howard County register of wills, remembered for decades of public service.
6 candles · 1 tributes - NNancy Josephine Casey† 2026
A Dayton resident remembered by her community at 61.
6 candles · 1 tributes - LLeretha Marie Pincock† 2026
A resident of Yuma, Arizona, remembered by family and friends.
6 candles · 1 tributes - FFrederick William "Fritz" Reitmeyer1928 – 2026 · Factory worker
A devoted husband, father of eight, and quiet servant of his church and community.
6 candles · 1 tributes - JJames W. "Jim" Boelz1942 – 2026 · U.S. Navy veteran
Navy veteran and 36-year DeZurik craftsman, remembered for quiet dedication.
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Thomas J. Germano1940 – 2026 · Labor arbitratorLetter carrier who helped lead the 1970 postal strike and spent his life bringing fairness to working people.
6 candles · 1 tributes- OOscar Robayo† 2026
Oscar Robayo, whose death on August 24, 2026 renewed public concern about aviation industry safety.
6 candles · 1 tributes - MMardell Lord† 2026
A beloved mother and grandmother, remembered quietly by the family she cherished.
6 candles · 1 tributes - LLTC Herbert M. Tuttle† 2026
A soldier, intelligence officer and devoted father, remembered for a lifetime of service.
6 candles · 1 tributes - MMary "Polly" Curran† 2026
A life of devotion to family, adventure, and curiosity about the world.
6 candles · 1 tributes - LLinda Berris† 2026
A devoted wife, mother and grandmother remembered for her lifelong commitment to family and faith.
6 candles · 1 tributes - BBen Fuhrman† 2026
Finnish psychiatrist who taught the world to look for solutions, not just problems.
6 candles · 1 tributes - JJosh Foster† 2026
A little boy whose life ended far too soon, on a family holiday in Cyprus.
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Ozana Cisneros† 2026A San Antonio baby whose short life ended in a mystery still unsolved.
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Paul Flack† 2026Norwich graphic designer, brother of Caroline Flack, remembered for his talent and his devotion to family.
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Gade Sai Krishna† 2026A young man whose death in police custody in Vijayawada became a test of accountability.
6 candles · 1 tributes- CCraig Wilson McFarland† 2026
A carpenter, father and grandfather, remembered for what he built and whom he loved.
6 candles · 1 tributes - YYvonne Whear† 2026
A grandmother loved by her community, whose disappearance ended in heartbreak.
6 candles · 1 tributes - HHailey Buzbee† 2026
A 17 year old from Fishers, Indiana, remembered as dependable, sweet, and loved by everyone who knew her.
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Jacqueline 'Mimi' Torres-Garcia† 2025An 11-year-old girl failed by the adults who were supposed to protect her.
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Jahari Stegall† 2025A Cleveland teenager whose life was cut short by gun violence at 17.
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Win Rozario† 2024A teenager who called 911 for help and was killed by the officers who answered.
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Gabriella Hanley† 2021 · Restaurant server and young motherA devoted young mother with a heart of gold, whose family will not stop seeking justice for her.
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Rex Gill† 2019 · Tour guide (Coyote CruisesA well-liked Okanagan tour guide, killed by mistake in Kamloops.
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Michaela Boor1989 – 2018A loving young mother from East London, Kieran's mum, remembered by her family with blue butterflies.
6 candles · 1 tributes- HHershall Creachbaum Jr.† 2026
A seven year old boy with autism whose death exposed a system that failed to protect him.
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Lloyd Garner† 2026A trusted voice in the headset, remembered by the racers he watched over.
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