Interesting, overlooked, and significant obituaries from around the world, as they happen, emphasizing the positive achievements of those who have died. Member, Society of Professional Obituary Writers.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Ben Cauley
Trumpeter, singer, songwriter, and arranger; co-founder of the Bar-Kays -- via Scripps Media. The only survivor of the plane crash that killed Otis Redding and four of his bandmates in 1967,
Peggy Jones
Guitarist, songwriter, singer, bandleader, and session musician -- via She Shreds. AKA The Queen Mother of Guitar, Lady Bo (for her early collaborations with Bo Diddley).
Adam Purple
Environmentalist and master gardener -- via the New York Times. AKA Rev. Les Ego, John Peter Zenger 2nd, General Zen of the Headquarters Intergalactic of Psychic Police of Uranus.
Monday, September 21, 2015
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
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