Kobe Straw, 27, of South Dakota- Is being remembered by loved ones and the wider community after a tragic drowning accident at Waubay Lake on Sunday, June 30, 2025. His untimely passing has sent ripples of grief through Day County and beyond, touching the lives of all who knew his quiet resolve, compassion, and unwavering loyalty. Authorities confirmed that Straw went missing during a recreational outing at Waubay Lake, a popular body of water in northeastern South Dakota. Emergency crews from Day County recovered his body the following day after an extensive search effort. While the incident remains under review, law…
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Katie Eller Lakeland, Georgia — Katie Lauren Eller, a beloved wife, mother of four, entrepreneur, and devoted Christian, died unexpectedly on June 30, 2025, at the age of 37 following a fatal car accident. Her passing has left the Lakeland and Enigma communities in deep mourning, with family, friends, and residents reflecting on a life marked by compassion, purpose, and unwavering faith. Born on February 1, 1988, in Atlanta, Katie was the daughter of Michael and Donna Bell. She graduated from Lowndes High School in 2006 and later married Mark Eller Jr., her high school sweetheart. Together, they built a…
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Wakefield, UK – July 2, 2025 — A serious multi-vehicle crash on the M1 motorway has caused major disruption this morning, leading to the complete closure of the southbound carriageway between Junction 41 (Carrgate) and Junction 40 (Wakefield Road/A638). The collision was first reported at approximately 8:15 AM, according to the traffic monitoring service Inrix, which stated: “All traffic being temporarily held and stationary due to serious accident on M1 in both directions.” What We Know So Far Both carriageways were initially closed following the crash, but as of mid-morning, northbound lanes have reopened. The southbound carriageway remains fully closed,…
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Raymond Keith Jarvis, Australia — Raymond Keith Jarvis passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025 at Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital in Nowra. A longtime resident of Sanctuary Point, formerly of Winmalee and Moree, he was 79. In his final days, surrounded by loved ones, he remained the steadfast patriarch his family described as gentle, loving, and generous. Born in 1945, Ray’s life was marked by deep personal connections—spanning towns, careers, and hearts. His 50-year partnership with Helen remains a cornerstone of his legacy. Beyond their bond, Ray devoted himself wholeheartedly to children and grandchildren: Brett, Vicheka, Mitchell, Molly, Rebecca, Anthony, Steven, Katherin—and adopted youngsters—his…
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Jimmy Swaggart, Baton Rouge: the fiery Pentecostal preacher whose global television ministry once defined an era of American evangelicalism—and whose dramatic public downfall in the late 1980s became a cultural flashpoint—died early Tuesday morning, July 1, at age 90. According to his family, Swaggart had suffered cardiac arrest on June 15 and passed away peacefully at a Baton Rouge hospital. Once one of the most recognized voices in religious broadcasting, Swaggart’s rise was as meteoric as his fall was public. At the height of his influence in the 1980s, his ministry reached millions of households across more than 100 countries…
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Jarmond Johnson, a 25-year-old staff member and beloved mentor at Memphis Rox Climbing and Community Center, was fatally shot on Sunday, June 29, during an altercation outside the facility. His death has sparked an outpouring of grief from the South Memphis community where he worked tirelessly to inspire youth and uplift others through climbing and service. Police confirmed that Johnson was one of two victims killed in the shooting. The second victim has not yet been identified. Memphis Police arrested 28-year-old Farris Haley, who faces charges of evidence tampering and resisting arrest after allegedly removing the firearm…