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02/25/2025

Roberta Flack dead at age 88...😪

Singer Roberta Flack, whose signature voice and soulful interpretations catapulted her to the top of the charts and influenced generations, has died. She was 88.

01/03/2025

Mr. Jerry Earl Granderson, 61, of Fredericksburg, Virginia passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024 surrounded by family in the comfort of his home.
Service arrangements have been entrusted to the Excellent Care of Darren Marcelle Bates and staff, "The Service of Faith, Dignity & Compassion," Bates Funeral & Cremation Service.
Service arrangements are complete and are posted on our website. You may feel free to utilize our portal by clicking the link below to access the service schedule, view the obituary information as it develops, express condolences and send the family a sympathy gift or floral arrangement.
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11/10/2024

Actor Tony Todd a.k.a. "Candyman" dead at age 69...😪

Tony Todd, the actor who played the eponymous phantom killer in the original “Candyman” horror franchise and other notable roles, has died at 69.

11/04/2024

Quincy Jones dead at 91...😪

As a producer, he made the best-selling album of all time, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” He was also a prolific arranger and composer of film music.

10/25/2024

The Illinois Secretary of State is hiring...

10/08/2024

Cissy Houston dead at 91...😪

Hailing from a musical family, she won Grammys, sang backup to Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin and helped shepherd Whitney Houston to superstardom.

09/30/2024

Pete Rose, baseball’s all-time hits leader, dead at 83...😪

LAS VEGAS — Pete Rose, one of Major League Baseball’s most polarizing athletes and the game’s all-time hits leader, has died at the age of 83, according to TMZ. Rose’s agent, Ryan…

09/30/2024

Basketball star Dikembe Mutombo dies at age 58...😪

Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo – known for his shot-blocking and famed finger wave after denying opponents at the hoop – died Monday from brain cancer aged 58, according to the NBA.

09/27/2024

Ms. Rowshan Louie, 59, of Chicago, Illinois’ West Loop neighborhood passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 12:35 a.m. surrounded by family in the comfort of her home.
Service arrangements have been entrusted to the Excellent Care of Darren Marcelle Bates and staff, "The Service of Faith, Dignity & Compassion," Bates Funeral & Cremation Service.
Service arrangements are complete and are posted on our website. You may feel free to utilize our portal by clicking the link below to access the service schedule, view the obituary information as it develops, express condolences and send the family a sympathy gift or floral arrangement.
Our most heartfelt thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family.

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09/11/2024

Soul singer Frankie Beverly dies at 77...😪

Singer and songwriter Frankie Beverly, who fronted the soul/funk band Maze, has died at 77, his family announced.

09/09/2024

Revered actor James Earl Jones dead at age 93...😪

He gave life to characters like Darth Vader in “Star Wars” and Mufasa in “The Lion King,” and went on to collect Tonys, Golden Globes, Emmys and an honorary Oscar.

07/14/2024

Shannen Doherty dead @ 53...

Beverly Hills 90210 and Charmed star Shannen Doherty was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. Doherty's rep confirmed the death of the actress in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE on Sunday, July 14.