Al Williamson

Illustrator was renowned for his work on science fiction and fantasy titles -- 50 years' worth! -- via Comic Mix and Wikipedia

George Susce

Pitcher -- via legacy.com

Jimmy Dean

Country/Western singer and businessman -- via the New York Times. He will always be remembered for his enormous hit, "Big Bad John." One of my earliest memories was watching his TV show -- he had a genial persona and a way with a tune.

John Grabb

Postman and local historian -- via the Chillicothe, Ohio Gazette

Leonara Degnan aka Nonnie

Beloved proprietor of Cape Cod eatery -- via Cape Cod Times