Posts in category Obituaries

HOLLIS WATKINS: “Dedicated his entire life to improving the lives of Black Mississippians.” PHOTO COURTESY OF INSTAGRAM JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Hollis Watkins, who started …

SERGIO BROWN AND MOTHER MYRTLE: Authorities searched Monday for the former NFL player after his 73-year-old mother’s body was found near a creek behind her …

MIKE WILLIAMS: Passes two weeks after being put on a ventilator. PHOTO COURTESY OF ISYRACUSE.COM TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Former NFL receiver Mike Williams, who …

BRANDON HUNTER: Collapsed during a hot yoga workout in Orlando. PHOTO COURTESY OF INSTAGRAM ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Brandon Hunter, who played two NBA seasons …

TA’KIYA YOUNG: Suspected of shoplifting, her shooting was called a "gross misuse of power and authority,” especially for one accused of a relatively minor crime. …

ANGELA MICHELLE CARR, A.J. LAGUERRE, JERRALD GALLION: Ministers speaking at Carr’s funeral repeatedly criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis, who had made a “war on woke" a …

RUSCHELL BOONE: Spotlighted NYC’s diverse communities. PHOTOS COURTESY OF IMBD NEW YORK (AP) – Ruschell Boone, an award-winning reporter and anchor for New York City …

Guy Johnson PHOTO COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.COM/MAYAANGELOU A celebration of the life of Guy Bailey Johnson (Sept. 9, 1945 – Feb. 16, 2022), the only child …

REGGIE CHANEY: Described as “the ultimate teammate.” PHOTOS COURTESY OF TWITTER.COM OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) – Former NFL running back Alex Collins, who played five …

HOUSTON (AP) – Reggie Chaney, a forward who was part of Houston’s Final Four team in 2021, has died. He was 23. Chaney was found …