Young Dolph Obituary: Celebrated Memphis Rapper and Paper Route Empire Founder Fatally Shot in Hometown

Young Dolph Obituary Celebrated Memphis Rapper and Paper Route Empire Founder Fatally Shot in Hometown

On November 17, 2021, Memphis lost a formidable presence in Adolph Robert Thornton Jr., known worldwide as Young Dolph. Shot outside Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies in his South Memphis neighborhood, Young Dolph’s death reverberated far beyond his circle, cutting short the life of a man whose authenticity, independence, and generosity left a lasting impact on … Read more

Major I-75 Crash in Sarasota Causes 9-Mile Backup and 78-Minute Delay After Semi Crosses Median

Major I-75 Crash in Sarasota Causes 9-Mile Backup and 78-Minute Delay After Semi Crosses Median

SARASOTA, Fla. — Traffic delays are building rapidly on northbound I-75 this evening following a major crash involving a semi-cab that crossed the median into oncoming lanes. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the semi-cab veered across the guardrail and grassy median from southbound I-75 into the northbound side, triggering a significant response. Debris from … Read more

Mark Dunleavy, Celebrated Blue Angels Pilot and JetBlue Captain, Dies of Glioblastoma

Mark Dunleavy, Celebrated Blue Angels Pilot and JetBlue Captain, Dies of Glioblastoma

  Commander Mark “Gucci” Dunleavy, who transitioned from active duty on July 11, 2025, after a courageous, multi-year battle with glioblastoma. A revered Naval Aviator, Blue Angels pilot, and later a distinguished commercial captain with JetBlue, Mark’s life embodied service, leadership, and unwavering humanity that resonated across military and civilian spheres. A life of precision … Read more

Obituary: Brandon Dolce, CTE Computer Science teacher at Cox Mill High School in Harrisburg, Succumbs Suddenly

Obituary Brandon Dolce, CTE Computer Science teacher at Cox Mill High School in Harrisburg, Succumbs Suddenly

HARRISBURG, N.C. — Brandon Dolce, 34, who passed away suddenly on July 17, 2025. A dedicated CTE Computer Science teacher at Cox Mill High School and the beloved “taproom hero” at Percent Small Batch Brewery, Brandon was a vibrant spark whose kindness, knowledge, and humor enriched every environment he entered. At Percent Small Batch Brewery, … Read more

Russ Hewitt, Emmy-Winning Guitarist and Master Composer, Dies at 60

Russ Hewitt, Emmy-Winning Guitarist and Master Composer, Dies at 60

CARROLLTON, Texas — The music world mourns the loss of Russ Hewitt, an Emmy Award-winning guitarist and composer whose life’s work redefined contemporary guitar performance. Known for blending Spanish, classical, flamenco, jazz, Latin, Cuban, and Brazilian styles into a seamless virtuoso expression, Hewitt passed away peacefully at his Carrollton home at the age of 60. … Read more

Patrick Tillman, NFL Standout-Turned-Army Ranger, in Afghanistan Friendly-Fire Incident, Dies at 27

Patrick Tillman, NFL Standout-Turned-Army Ranger, in Afghanistan Friendly-Fire Incident, Dies at 27

April 22, 2004 – Spera, Afghanistan — Patrick Daniel Tillman Jr., known to fans as Pat Tillman, the Arizona Cardinals safety who walked away from a lucrative football career to serve his country, was tragically killed at age 27 while serving as an Army Ranger during Operation Mountain Storm in eastern Afghanistan. His death, caused … Read more

Deadly Rip Current: Claims Life of Chase Childers, Former Baseball Player-Turned-Officer, During Rescue Attempt in South Carolina

Deadly Rip Current Claims Life of Chase Childers, Former Baseball Player-Turned-Officer, During Rescue Attempt in South Carolina

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. — Chase Childers, a former professional baseball player and police officer from Georgia, died on Sunday, July 14, 2025, while trying to rescue swimmers caught in a rip current off the South Carolina coast. He was 38. The incident occurred around 4:45 p.m. near Pawleys Island, a popular beach town just south … Read more

Car Accident: Ercole Chila, Legendary Pitmaster of Uncle Pig’s Barbecue, Dies in New Jersey

Car Accident Ercole Chila, Legendary Pitmaster of Uncle Pig’s Barbecue, Dies in New Jersey

New Jersey – It is with profound sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Ercole Chila, founder, pitmaster, and guiding force behind Uncle Pig’s Barbecue, who died suddenly in a car accident on July 17, 2025, in New Jersey. Known throughout the competitive barbecue circuit as a grill champion and master teacher, Ercole’s warmth and … Read more