Posts in category Obituaries

John “Jab’o” Starks PHOTO COURTESY OF SOUND OPINIONS By JAY REEVES Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) John “Jab’o” Starks, one of the drummers who gave …

James Cone, theologian and author of “Black Theology & Black Power,” has died at the age of 79. Cone’s writings and teachings connected religion with …

BIG TALENT: Although tiny in stature, actor Verne Troyer is being remembered for his big talents. He reportedly committed suicide April 21 at age 49. …

Daedra Charles-Furlow PHOTO COURTESY OF YOUTUBE.COM Daedra Charles-Furlow, a Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer who played on Tennessee’s 1989 and 1991 national championship teams, has …

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Hal Greer, a Hall of Fame guard and the Philadelphia 76ers’ career leading scorer, has died. The Sixers said Greer died Saturday …

Rev. Dr. Samuel B. McKinney, a friend of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. passed away at the age of 91. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE …

Donald McKayle PHOTO COURTESY OF ART FORUM STAFF REPORT IRVINE, Calif. (AP) – Donald McKayle, a modern dancer and choreographer who brought the black experience …

Jazz pianist, Cecil Taylor, has died at age 89 PHOTO COURTESY OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES BLOGS STAFF REPORT NEW YORK (AP) – Cecil Taylor, the …

Anita Shreve, author of the best-selling book, “The Pilot’s Wife,” has died. PHOTO COURTESY OF CELEBRITY RADIO By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK …

Local legend with an international reach, H. Wayne Huizenga, has died. PHOTO COURTESY OF LEGACY.COM Staff Report EDITOR’S NOTE: The obituary was provided by the …