Posts in category Obituaries

RANGE FUNERAL HOME  Joan Hospedales, 71, retired certified nursing assistant, died August 30 in Houston, TX. Service 11am Friday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Elga …

BENNY GOLSON: Legendary tenor saxophonist who released dozens of albums as a solo artist and a member of various ensembles; composed such standards as "Killer …

MERCURY MORRIS: "He loved the Dolphins, the fans and the community of South Florida and will forever be remembered as one of the greatest players …

RANGE FUNERAL HOME  Gloria Mitchell Young, 76, retired administrator Miami-Dade County School System, died September 15 at home. Service 3pm Saturday at Allen Chapel AME …

TITO JACKSON: "You could say Tito was the glue that held the Jackson 5 together on their journey to superstardom," Motown founder Berry Gordy said …

FRANKIE BEVERLY: "His music had feeling. It had positive themes of love, happiness, family and togetherness," said former New Orleans mayor Marc Morial, now president …

Los Angeles (AP) — Rich Homie Quan, the Atlanta rapper who gained mainstream fame through the trap singles "Type of Way" and "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, …

New York (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — …

ROY MIZELL & KURTZ FUNERAL HOME  Leroy Franklin, Jr., 78, died August 28, Service 11am Wednesday, September 11, at Mizell & Kurtz Worship Center. George …

DR. SOLOMON STINSON: The School Board nearly renamed its downtown headquarters after him, saying he was a highly respected figure in the Black community, revered …