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Kerr County, Texas — John Burgess, a devoted father from Liberty, Texas, is among the victims of the devastating Fourth of July flash flooding that tore through the Texas Hill Country. He died a hero—clinging to his sons in a desperate attempt to protect them as floodwaters surged through the Blue Oak RV Park in … Read more
Houston, Texas — With hearts heavy with grief, the Houston community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Blake McCrory, an 8-year-old girl whose life ended far too soon during the catastrophic flash floods that struck Camp Mystic on July 4, 2025. Blake was spending part of her summer immersed in nature and friendship at the … Read more
Chloe Childress obituary, Texas – Chloe Childress, a dedicated counselor at Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, tragically lost her life over the Fourth of July weekend as catastrophic flooding swept through Kerr County. She was 18 years old. A recent graduate of The Kinkaid School in Houston, Chloe was preparing to begin her studies at … Read more
Peter Russell-Clarke Obituary, Australia, – Australia is mourning the loss of one of its most endearing cultural icons, Peter Russell-Clarke, who passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at the age of 89. Known far and wide for his signature greeting—“G’day!”—and his exuberant larrikin spirit, Russell-Clarke left an indelible mark on generations of food lovers, … Read more
A Texas family has shared the devastating final moments of a young father who died trying to save his loved ones from the catastrophic flooding that struck the Hill Country over the July 4 weekend. Julian Ryan, 27, was at home in Ingram with his fiancée, Christinia Wilson, their children, and his mother when floodwaters … Read more
Christopher Brignetti Obituary – Prayers and tributes are pouring in after Christopher Brignetti, a beloved cycling coach and mentor, tragically died in a bicycle accident on Saturday in San Rafael, California. He was 54. According to the San Rafael Police Department, Brignetti was struck by a vehicle while riding through the intersection of Freitas Parkway … Read more
Anthony Piccolo obituary Eastchester, NY – It is with profound sadness that family, friends, and the community of Nyack, New York, announce the passing of Anthony Piccolo, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend. Anthony died unexpectedly, leaving those who knew him heartbroken and grappling with the sudden loss of a man whose kindness and … Read more
An Indiana community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of 4-year-old Maverick Flinn and his great-grandmother, who died following a farming accident in Jackson County. The tragedy unfolded on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Redding Township when both were struck by a combine tractor. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, emergency responders were called to … Read more
Sam Peterson of Bluffton, IN Obituary: The Wells County community is mourning the loss of Sam Peterson, a young man from Bluffton, Indiana, whose life was tragically cut short in a traffic collision on July 4, 2025. Authorities confirmed that the accident occurred late in the evening amid Independence Day celebrations and fireworks displays. Peterson … Read more
Lyndon Byers Obituary – The hockey world is mourning the loss of Lyndon Byers, Canadian former ice hockey player, a rugged power forward who spent nearly a decade in the NHL and earned a reputation as one of the league’s fiercest competitors. Byers, who played nine seasons with the Boston Bruins before finishing his career … Read more
