We report deaths and obituary news in communities as they break. The remembrance team ensures all reported deaths and confirmed and follow standard ethics respectfully without infringing on family privacies.
Canadian food safety officials have issued a precautionary recall of certain batches of Kendamil infant formula after concerns about possible contamination with cereulide toxin. According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recall affects Kendamil Infant Formula with whole milk (1049 g), a milk-based powder with iron that was sold at Costco Wholesale locations … Read more
HOCKESSIN, Del. — Carol Anne Johnson, a retired U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sergeant, educator and longtime Delaware resident, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 7, 2026. She was 71. Born in Chicago to Harold and Leona Johnson, Carol enlisted in the U.S. Air Force after high school, training as a Russian linguist during the Cold … Read more
A dramatic fall during the men’s freeski big air qualifiers has sparked widespread concern for 18-year-old Finnish skier Elias Lajunen, after he crashed attempting a high-difficulty jump on Sunday. Big air — one of the most visually spectacular events at the Winter Games — sends athletes soaring more than 15 feet above the snow as … Read more
Authorities have identified the four people killed in a private plane crash in northwestern Colorado as prominent members of the Franklin, Tennessee community. According to Routt County Coroner Mitch Locke, the victims were Aaron Stokes, believed to be 47; Jakson Stokes, 21; Colin Stokes, 21; and Austin Huskey, 38. Ages are still being formally confirmed. … Read more
Michael Henbury, widely recognized as the United Kingdom’s shortest man and fondly remembered by fans for his role in Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi, has died at the age of 67. Standing at just 2 feet 11 inches tall, Henbury carved out a unique space in popular culture through his portrayal … Read more
Crystal Lake, Illinois – The Crystal Lake community is mourning the sudden loss of Sam Sweeney, a respected musician, tennis professional, and devoted family man who passed away unexpectedly on February 9. Sweeney, of Crystal Lake, leaves behind his wife, Kellirose, and their two children, Noah, 7, and Lilly, 5. Family members described his passing … Read more
Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has paid a permanent tribute to two members of his inner circle following a fatal road accident in Nigeria late last year. Joshua, 36, recently had the names “LATZ” and “SINA” tattooed beneath the outline of Africa on his right bicep, honoring strength and conditioning coach Sina Ghami and … Read more
Louisiana – Family, friends, and members of the shooting sports community are mourning the loss of Garrett Bertaut, whose life and legacy were recently honored through arrangements at Garden of Memories Funeral Home & Cemetery. His passing has prompted an outpouring of remembrance from those who knew him as both a skilled sportsman and a … Read more
The Emmetsburg community is mourning the loss of Kelsi Soenen, whose death has been confirmed by local funeral home announcements and shared widely by family and friends. Her passing has left a noticeable void in the small northwest Iowa city, where community ties run deep and losses are felt collectively. While specific details surrounding Soenen’s … Read more
More than two years after a December 23, 2023 shooting shattered a quiet neighborhood in Friendswood, Texas, the ripple effects of that night continue to shape lives, courtrooms, and community conversations. The violence unfolded inside a La Salle Street residence, where 17-year-old Connor Lynn Hilton shot two of his friends: Ethan Matthew Riley and Benjamin … Read more
