News Topic: Obit

Thursday October 15 2009

Cocaine Did Not Kill TV Pitchman Billy Mays

The widow of TV pitchman Billy Mays says an independent medical examiner found no evidence of chronic cocaine use. The physician classified his death as "natural." more »
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By The Associated Press
Comment by Jlynnsmom: An independent examiner really isn’t independent as they are being paid by the family. view »
Wednesday October 14 2009

Bear Bryant’s First QB At Alabama Dies

Bobby Jackson, who graduated from Murphy High School, was 73 years old. Jackson also played for the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles. Hear Scott Hunter's comments.

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By Randy Patrick
Sunday September 13 2009

Tennis Legend Jack Kramer Dies

A long-time promoter of the sport, Jack Kramer was a founding member of the ATP more »
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By Associated Press
Wednesday August 26 2009

Dominick Dunne Dead At Age 83

The Best-selling author and journalist, who gained fame for his coverage of OJ Simpson's 1995 murder trial, lost his battle with bladder cancer. more »
3:30 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by BamaBob: I liked that program too.  He was an interesting character. 2 Responses »
Monday August 17 2009

Former Auburn Pitcher Dead At Age 31

Auburn says former Tigers pitcher Brent Schoening has died after a lengthy battle with leukemia. Schoening was a 5th round pick of the Minnesota Twins in 1999 and spent seven seasons in the minor leagues. more »
10:55 AM
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By The Associated Press
Thursday August 13 2009

Father Of The Electric Guitar Dead At 94

BREAKING NEWS Les Paul died of complications from pneumonia at a hospital in White Plains, New York. more »
10:26 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by carl: As best i can remember the duo of Les Paul and mary ford were the top of the line ,for a long time.One of the greatest,if not the greatest! 1 Responses »
Thursday August 06 2009

‘80s Teen Flick Director John Hughes Dies

59-year-old Director of Coming-of-age Films like "The Breakfast Club" Had Heart Attack During Morning Walk in NYC.. more »
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By Associated Press
Thursday July 23 2009

Walter Cronkite Funeral

Colleagues from CBS and throughout broadcast journalism gathered at a New York church for Cronkite's funeral. The longtime CBS News anchorman died Friday at 92. more »
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By The Associated Press/CBS/WKRG Staff
Friday July 17 2009

Journalism Giant Walter Cronkite Dead At Age 92

BREAKING NEWS Cronkite, who anchored the CBS Evening News from 1962-1981, was so revered by Americans that he was once considered the "most trusted man in America." more »
6:31 PM
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By CBS
Comment by BamaBob: Back in those days people trusted Walter Cronkite and the news media to an extent.  Now we have Katie Couric and most of the news media is just a… 3 Responses »
Monday July 13 2009

Auburn Trustee From Mobile Dies At 65

Jack Miller, a prominent Mobile attorney, died at his home on Dog River after losing his battle with cancer. more »
3:45 PM
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By The Associated Press/WKRG Staff
Thursday June 25 2009

Michael Jackson Dead Of A Heart Attack At Age 50

BREAKING NEWS Pop star Michael Jackson was pronounced dead by doctors after arriving at a Los Angeles hospital in a deep coma. more »
3:42 PM
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By CBS News
Comment by minimay87: I just saw it. Adorable girl, but it makes you feel a little bad. I know that if they did find out how to expand life beyond what it already is, which… 99 Responses »

‘Charlie’s Angel’ Farrah Fawcett Dies At 62

BREAKING NEWS Fawcett had battled cancer for 2 1/2 years. more »
11:13 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by EdsweetP: I hope that she has found peace. Her entire life has been in the spotlight and now she is in the light. A true Angel has left us. 6 Responses »
Monday June 15 2009

Founder Of Mobile-Based Leroy Hill Coffee Company Dies

Hill passed away Friday at Mobile Infirmary Hospital. He was 76 years old. more »
2:58 PM
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By WKRG Staff/The Associated Press
Comment by quiltez: It started out as HBG Coffee and then went to Hill and Brooks and then to Leroy Hill Coffee. It was started by ALL the brother, sisters and their husbands. 1 Responses »
Friday June 12 2009

Gulf Breeze Mayor Dies

Mayor Lane Gilchrist passed away Friday after a long battle with Leukemia. He was 72 years old. more »
9:35 AM
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By Jamie Burch
Thursday June 04 2009

Actor David Carradine Found Dead In Hotel Room

Carradine, star of the 1970s TV series "Kung Fu," found dead in Bangkok, Thailand. more »
8:47 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by bobcat: Some Actors have a different way of thinking than the average Joe. :(understatement) 20 Responses »
Wednesday May 13 2009

Grandson Of George Wallace Found Dead

George Corley Wallace IV, a grandson of former Alabama Governor George C. Wallace, has been found dead at his home in Pensacola. He was 25. more »
1:34 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by mustuknow: 25?  That is awful young.  Does anyone know the circumstances of his death?  My deepest condolences to his family and friends but something… view »
Tuesday May 05 2009

Actor Dom DeLuise Dead At 75

BREAKING NEWS DeLuise is probably best-known for his work in movies like "Blazing Saddles," "Space Balls," and "Cannonball Run." more »
10:17 AM
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By CBS News
Comment by Wait4Me: I loved Captain Chaos. 1 Responses »
Wednesday April 29 2009

Country Singer Vern Gosdin Dies

Gosdin's song "Chiseled in Stone" was voted 1989 Song of the Year by the Country Music Association. more »
11:59 AM
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By The Associated Press
Tuesday April 21 2009

Remembering Ray Ray

Funeral arrangements announced for former 93 BLX morning show host Ray Ray Russell. more »
11:45 AM
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By Jamie Burch
Friday April 17 2009

Ray Ray Russell Dies

Russell was the long time morning show host on 93 BLX who left to manage his nephew, Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell. His family spoke to News 5 about his life. more »
1:29 PM
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By Mel Showers/ WKRG Staff
Comment by DJ Solo: I’m really sad to hear this news!!! Ray Ray, Ricky Smiley, JB Smooth, Mitch Henry and I had great times putting on comedy shows back in the day at… 11 Responses »
Monday April 13 2009

Legendary Broadcaster Dies

Harry Kalas, the Hall of Fame radio and TV voice of the Philadelphia Phillies, passed out in the booth before today's game in Washington. He was 73. more »
6:17 PM
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By The Associated Press
Tuesday March 24 2009

Mobile City Councilman’s Wife Dies

Betty Copeland passed away Monday night in her sleep. Her husband Reggie has been a city councilman since 1985. more »
11:22 AM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by cmb1: How sad. my prayers go out to the Copeland Family. Had she been sick? view »
Wednesday March 18 2009

Actress Natasha Richardson Has Died

The 45-year-old was injured Monday in a skiing accident. Her mother is Oscar winning actress Vanessa Redgrave. She was married to actor Liam Neeson. more »
6:09 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by BamaBob: There was this little movie on Encore, or one of those type channels called Widow’s Peak.  Didn’t think I would care much for the flick,… 4 Responses »
Monday March 16 2009

Actor Ron Silver Dead At 62

The Tony Award-winner and Emmy nominee has died after a long battle with esophageal cancer. more »
5:46 AM
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By Associated Press
Tuesday March 03 2009

Senator Jeff Sessions’ Mother Has Died

Abbie Powe Sessions died Sunday in an assisted-living center in Mobile. She was 95. more »
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By The Associated Press
Tuesday February 17 2009

Famous Rocket Scientist Dies

German rocket scientist Konrad Dannenberg, a member of the Wernher von Braun team that helped put man on the moon, has died at a Huntsville rehabilitation center. more »
10:12 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by KxVicious: “Rocket Scientist”? What ever happened to “Aerospace Engineer” or “Aerospace Physicist”? view »
Tuesday February 03 2009

Habitat For Humanity Founder Dies

Millard Fuller is an Alanama native. He graduated from Auburn and earned a law degree from the University of Alabama. more »
10:03 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by dixiebelle365: This is a great loss to society!  May he rest in peace! view »
Friday January 30 2009

Reaction To Governor Hunt’s Death

Guy Hunt, Alabama's first Republican governor since Reconstruction, died Friday afternoon at a hospital in Birmingham. He was 75 years old. more »
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By Jamie Burch
Wednesday January 14 2009

Actor Ricardo Montalban Dies

The Mexican-born actor who played the wish-fulfilling Mr. Roarke on "Fantasy Island" has died. Ricardo Montalban was 88. more »
7:32 PM
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By The Associated Press
Monday January 12 2009

Alabama Senator Found Dead

72-year-old W.H. "Pat" Lindsey was seven-term member of the Alabama Senate. more »
8:54 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by milvetfam: Yes dougstech he is a current Senator. Governor Riley will call for a Special Election to fill his seat until the enteire AL Legislature is re-elected… 1 Responses »
Friday January 09 2009

Former First Lady’s Funeral Arrangements Announced

The funeral for Cornelia Wallace will be Monday in Winter Haven, Florida. Wallace died Thursday from cancer. READ OBITUARY more »
4:39 PM
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By The Associated Press
Monday December 29 2008

University Of Mobile Leader Dies

53-year-old Mike Blaylock, vice president for campus affairs, died at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with colon cancer. more »
6:32 PM
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By WKRG Staff/University of Mobile
Monday November 10 2008

World’s Ugliest Dog Dies

Gus, the one-eyed, three-legged pooch who was rescued from a bad home and went on to be deemed the world's ugliest dog, has died after battle with cancer. more »
2:52 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by Citronellemomma: Poor ugly thing!!! May he rest in peace!!! My prayers goes to the family!!! view »
Wednesday November 05 2008

Michael Crichton Loses Battle With Cancer

Chrichton is the best selling author who wrote "Jurassic Park" and created the hit TV drama "ER." more »
12:24 PM
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By The Associated Press
Friday October 17 2008

Four Tops Lead Singer Levi Stubbs Deat At 72

The man who sang "Baby I Need Your Loving," "Reach Out (I'll Be There)" and "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)" died Friday morning at his home in Detroit. more »
11:41 AM
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By The Associated Press
Tuesday October 14 2008

Director Of Dauphin Island Sea Lab Dies

Dr. L. Scott Quackenbush Sunday after a brief illness. He was 56 years old. more »
2:28 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Thursday October 02 2008

‘Mr. Clean’ Dies at 92

House Peters Jr., a TV actor who became the original Mr. Clean in Procter & Gamble's commercials for household cleaners, died Wednesday. He was 92. more »
10:52 AM
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By The Associated Press
Saturday September 27 2008

Paul Newman Dead At 83

Legendary actor died Friday after a long battle with cancer. Click here for clips from movies like "Cool Hand Luke" and "The Hustler" more »
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By CBS
Comment by rosepetal: i loved him in the long hot summer. isnt that where he met joanne woodward? even tho he was a liberal, he did it with class unlike the ones today. view »
Friday September 19 2008

Co-Founder Of SCLC Dead At 90

The Reverend Simmie Lee Harvey helped start the Southern Christian Leadership Conference with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. after the Montgomery bus boycott. more »
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By The Associated Press
Tuesday September 16 2008

Former Alabama State Football Coach Dies

George James Junior, known as "The Houdini of Football" because he led the Hornets to several upsets, was 81 years old. more »
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By The Associated Press
Tuesday September 02 2008

Singer-Actor Jerry Reed Dies

Reed, who was best known for his roles in the "Smokey and the Bandit" movies, had a string of hits that included "When You're Hot, You're Hot." more »
1:57 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by rosepetal: i think the first time i saw jerry reed was on hee haw. 5 Responses »

‘King of Voiceovers’ Dies at 68

Don LaFontaine, the man behind the chilling voice in various movie trailers and commercials, died Monday, his agent said. He was 68. more »
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By The Associated Press
Comment by CSAVIRGINIA: As an amateur impressionist and voiceover artist, I think to say that Don was a prolific voice “in the world” of movie trailers would be a… 6 Responses »
Tuesday August 19 2008

Mobile Icon Dies

Charles Pollman, who's father founded Pollman's Bakery in 1918, passed away at the age of 88. more »
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By Jamie Burch
Monday August 18 2008

Isaac Hayes Memorial Service

During the service attended by 3,000 fans and friends, a congressman suggested the city rename its airport Isaac Hayes International. more »
5:04 PM
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By The Associated Press
Friday August 15 2008

Famed Record Producer, Dies At 91

Legendary record producer Jerry Wexler, who helped shape R&B music with influential recordings of Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and other greats, and later made key recordings with the likes of Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, has died. more »
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By Associated Press
Monday August 04 2008

Atlanta Braves Broadcaster Died In His Sleep

Skip Caray, the son of famous Chicago Cubs voice Harry Caray, took a nap Sunday afternoon and never woke up. He was 68 years old. more »
2:29 PM
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By The Associated Press
Friday June 13 2008

Tim Russert Dies Of A Heart Attack

NBC's Tim Russert, host of "Meet The Press," died of an apparent heart attack. He was 58-years-old. more »
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by Kevin: he will be missed view »
Friday June 06 2008

Mississippi Flags Ordered At Half-Staff For Lucas

Gov. Barbour orders Mississippi flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Jack Lucas who was as the youngest Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor. Lucas died Thursday in Hattiesburg. more »
3:14 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by carl: What can you say? A man of courage and Honor has passed away, You served your country well and made the rest of us Marines proud! You were just a kid then,… view »
Thursday June 05 2008

Alabama’s First Female Cop Dies at 81

Mary Nell Rollings, Alabama's first female police officer known for patrolling Florence's streets on a Harley in the early 1950s, has died. more »
9:47 AM
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By The Associated Press

Youngest Marine To Receive Medal of Honor Dies

Jack Lucas, who at 14 lied his way into military service during World War II and became the youngest Marine to receive the Medal of Honor, died Thursday in a Mississippi hospital. He was 80. more »
9:36 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by carl: Mercy ! KxVx what are you majoring in at school ? Aggravation? Cool it some, you’re in the attack mode. Your no dummy, you know what he’s getting… 25 Responses »

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