Legendary soul icon Frankie Beverly dies at 77
Frankie Beverly, the iconic frontman of the soul, R&B and funk band Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, has died at the age of 76.
James Earl Jones, iconic voice of Darth Vader and EGOT winner, dies at 93
James Earl Jones, the legendary actor whose deep, resonant voice became synonymous with some of the most iconic characters in film history, passed away Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at his home in Dutchess County, N.Y. He was 93.
Co-founder of Abundent Life Church of Christ leaves lasting impact
Mother. Wife. Pastor Foreman. Libby. Lady “O.” Beatrice Olivia A. Foreman had many roles and was known by many names throughout her long life, which included decades as co-founding pastor of the Abundant Life Church of Christ. Foreman died Monday, …
Civil rights pioneer Sybil Haydel Morial dies
Sybil Haydel Morial, widow of New Orleans’ first Black mayor and a prominent civil rights activist, died at 91, her family announced last Wednesday.
Pioneering VSU Historian Lucious Edwards Jr. dies at 80
Virginia State University lost a luminary figure last week with the death of VSU archivist and professor Lucious Edwards Jr. at the age of 80 on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. His death marked the end of decades of work at …
Gregg, first Black lieutenant general, remembered for legacy of leadership
Military trailblazer Lt. Gen. Arthur J. Gregg, who paved the way for African Americans in the armed forces, passed away Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at the age of 96 after decades of distinguished service.
Family and church strive to continue mission of pastor
The work of the Rev. Wilson E. B. Shannon will live on thanks to his family and congregation, after the pastor of First Baptist Church Centralia died at the age of 68, leaving a legacy of service.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, trailblazing Texas Democrat, dies at 74
Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, one of the longest-serving members of the Texas delegation died at the age of 74 on Friday, July 19, 2024. In June, Jackson Lee announced her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, yet she showed little indication …
Dr. JoAnn Thomas Wilson remembered
JoAnn Thomas Wilson, a revered figure in psychology and community service, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ga.
Raymond E. Gross, Air Force veteran and community leader, dies at 89
Raymond E. Gross, a retired U.S. Air Force veteran and community leader, died Monday, May 20, 2024. He was 89.
Giants’ Willie Mays, ‘Say Hey Kid,’ dies at 93
Willie Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93.
Longtime Southern Baptist leader Paul Pressler, who was accused of sexual abuse, dies at 94
Paul Pressler, a leading figure of the Southern Baptist Convention who was accused of sexually abusing boys and young men and later settled a lawsuit over the allegations, has died. He was 94.
Rev. James Lawson Jr., original Freedom Rider and apostle of nonviolence, dies at 95
Rev. James M. Lawson Jr., a foundational figure in the Civil Rights Movement and an original Freedom Rider, passed away at 95, his family announced on Monday. Lawson, who dedicated his life to advocating nonviolent protest, died Sunday, June 9, …
Basketball Hall of Famer dies at 84
Chet Walker, a key component on one of the most illustrious teams in NBA history with the 1966-67 Philadelphia 76ers, died Saturday, June 8, 2024. He was 84.
Marian Robinson, the heart of the Obama family, remembered fondly
Marian Robinson, mother to former First Lady Michelle Obama, died on Friday, May 31, at 86. Her loved ones said she leaves behind a void in the hearts of many. As a steadfast figure in the Obama White House, Robinson’s …
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