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George Jones, Dead at Age 81. He Stopped Loving Her Today [VIDEO]

Sean McMaster — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:31:14 +0000

News agencies are currently reporting the death of Country Music Legend George Jones. Cause of death has not been officially released although he was hospitalized Thursday for fever, and irregular blood pressure. George is survived by four children and his fourth wife of 30 years, Nancy. He is also survived of course by millions of [...]

When You Pass On, Would You Want Your Obituary To Be Funny Or Serious? [POLL]

Richie Phillips — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:24:57 +0000

I know this is a rather weird question, but the subject came to mind when I read this article lately about an obituary that is going viral on the web. First I’ll share that with you, and then ask the obvious, yet personal question and see where you lie (no pun intended) Recently an obituary [...]

Actor Don Grady Of 'My Three Sons' Classic TV Show Dead

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 01:26:11 +0000

Actor Don Grady, who played Robbie Douglas on the classic TV show ‘My Three Sons’ died earlier today, June 27, 2012. According to the TMZ website, he was suffering for some time from cancer. He had other acting jobs during his career including an original Musketeer on the Mickey Mouse Club. Grady was also a [...]

Richard Dawson – Actor And Game Show Personality Dead At 79

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 15:34:42 +0000

He was probably best known for being the host of the tv game show ‘Family Feud’, Richard Dawson Died yesterday. In a story from ABC News, Dawson died from complications from cancer. His son, Gary posted this statement on Face Book this morning – “It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you [...]

Robin Gibb, Co-founder Of The Bee Gees Dead

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Mon, 21 May 2012 02:24:30 +0000

The Bee Gees were a major force in music starting in the 1960s and had a career that spanned into the 2000s. In a story from AP, one of the co-founders, Robin Gibb died on Sunday May 20 after a long battle cancer and and intestinal surgery.

Donna Summer – Disco Queen Dead At 63

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:02:27 +0000

Donna Summer, also known as the ‘Queen Of Disco’, died earlier today. According to TMZ, she died after a battle with lung cancer, and it was believed she contracted it because she inhaled toxic particles after the 9/11 attack in New York City. It was also mentioned that Summer did her best to keep the [...]

CBS News Legend Mike Wallace Dead At 93-Years-old

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 15:00:27 +0000

Mike Wallace was one of the first news legends for the CBS news magazine ’60 Minutes’ died in New Haven, Connecticut on Saturday night.

Albany Area Blues Legend Ernie Williams Dead At 87

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 01:36:10 +0000

Ernie Williams, a blues legend that played many Albany area events, passed away earlier today. Ernie Williams Face Book WNYT reported that he suffered not only a heart attack, but also a massive cranial bleed. He was rushed to Albany Medical Center. From Erniewilliams.com, Ernie lived in a shack on a Virginia Plantation. He played [...]

Details Of A Scandalous Affair Published In A Man's Obituary

Sean McMaster — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:53:39 +0000

Last Saturday a 63 year old man, Bob Caldwell died of a heart attack. On Sunday "The Oregonian" newspaper ran an obituary on the man saying that he had died of a heart attack while in his parked car. The obituary went on to say that Bob was survived by his wife and three daughters. With that, all was fine.

Florence Green – The Last Known Veteran From WWI Died at Age 110

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:05:36 +0000

Two weeks before her 111th birthday, Florence Green, the last known veteran from World War One (WWI) died Saturday in England. In a story from AP, she joined the newly formed Women’s Royal Air Force, which trained women to work as drivers, mechanics and other to free men for duty on the front lines. She [...]

Actor Harry Morgan Dead at 96-Years-Old

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:55:58 +0000

Harry Morgan, who was probably best known for his character from 1975 – 1983 on the tv show M*A*S*H has died at the age of 96. He died at his home in Los Angeles. He’s been recently treated for pneumonia. In the mid 1960s, he played police officer Bill Gannon in the tv show “Dragnet”. [...]

Andy Rooney Dead At Age Of 92

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 12:16:14 +0000

Andy Rooney has died at 92-years-old. He died Friday night. He died from complications from a recent a recent surgery. I did an article about when he was leaving the program and I can’t believe that I’m reporting about this now. He did his final essay and sign off for the CBS-TV show ’60 Minutes,’ [...]

Steve Jobs – Apple Co-Founder is Dead

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:58:32 +0000

The co-founder of Apple, Steve Jobs is dead. In a story from ABC in 2004, he beat back an unusual form of pancreatic cancer, and in 2009 he was forced to get a liver transplant. He was the mastermind behind iPad, iPod,iPhone iMac and iTunes, all products of Apple. The Apple website has a tribute [...]

Hugh Carey – Ex-New York Governor Dead at 92 Years Old

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 02:12:54 +0000

He served as governor of New York State from 1975 – 1982, being the first democratic governor in 16 years. Before that served for seven terms as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York’s 12th district. We learned from WTEN that Ex-Governor Hugh Carey assisted to help New York City, when [...]

Sherwood Schwartz Dead – Creator of The Brady Bunch and Gilligan's Island

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:24:16 +0000

You may not recognize him by name, but I’ll bet you know the shows that he’s known for. He created some very popular sitcoms and tv shows of the 1960s and 1970s. Sherwood Schwartz died at 94-years-old. The two most popular shows that he’s best known for are “The Brady Bunch” and “Gilligan’s Island.” According [...]

60-Year-old Jeff Conaway Dead

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Fri, 27 May 2011 23:37:22 +0000

Some sad news to pass along, today. After a long battle with substance abuse, the 'Grease' and 'Taxi' star Jeff Conaway died Friday after falling into a coma two weeks ago, TMZ is reporting. He was 60.

Conaway was known for his role as Kenickie in the 1978 movie-musical 'Grease.' From 1978-1981, he also played Bobby Wheeler on the sitcom 'Taxi,' earning a Golden Globe nomination along the way before leaving the series after its third season.

Last World War I Combat Veteran Passed Away

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Fri, 06 May 2011 05:29:45 +0000

With the events about Osama bin Laden this week, I feel we should recognize our veterans, especially this particular vet. Claude Stanley Choules died in a nursing home Thursday, in a Western Australia nursing home. He was age 110-years-old. In a story from AP, he was known as “Chuckles” to his comrades in the Australian [...]

Osama Bin Laden-See Ya' [Videos]

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Mon, 02 May 2011 14:24:48 +0000

It’s all known now. The death of Osama Bin Laden. After, just about 10 years, the most hated man in America is finally gone. You can go to any news site, including AP, and get a bunch of details. Also the blogs from our own website. What I’m going to do is just give you [...]

Inventor Of Super Glue Dies At 94

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:38:44 +0000

A couple of things that I consider some of the greatest, at least the handiest inventions are Bunji Cords, Duct/duck Tape, Velcros and Super Glue. The inventor of the all mighty adhesive Super Glue has died. He is Harry Wesley Coover Jr. As the story goes, Coover was an employee at the Tennessee Eastman Kodak [...]

Seinfeld's Uncle Leo—Len Lesser Dead at 88

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 03:33:25 +0000

If Seinfeld is one of your favorite shows (it’s one of mine), then you know Jerry’s annoying “Uncle Leo” and his special way to say “hello”. He’s character actor Len Lesser. Lesser died today at the age of 88. He had pneumonia and cancer. Len played in hundreds of movies and tv shows since the [...]