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An obituary is often the last news article written about a person. Some obituaries are short death notices run for free, others are more elaborate and run for a fee.

Florida death metal pioneers Obituary and German thrash band Holy Moses finish European leg of the Xecutioner's Return tour live at the University of London Union (ULU).

Newspaper obituaries are some of the most valuable documents for genealogists, but there's no single method for finding them.

The Greater Omaha Genealogical Society (GOGS), working with the Omaha Public Library, has compiled an obituary index of over 100,000 names -- and it's still growing!

A review of the non-fiction book The Dead Beat: Lost Souls, Lucky Stiffs, and the Perverse Pleasures of Obituaries by Marilyn Johnson.

Keith Floyd was well known and loved as a exuberant TV personality, and he will be sorely missed.

Keyboardist Rick Wright from Pink Floyd has passed away. Founder of one of the biggest bands ever, he has left an untouchable legacy.

At the age of 80, French soprano Régine Crespin died on Thursday, July 5, the victim of liver cancer. Her international career spanned nearly 50 years.

It is not always easy finding vital records for the 19th century Ontario. However, for Wesleyan Methodists there are three very helpful sources.

Fill out facts on your family tree and more through a search of cemetery records.

It was revealed on Monday 16th November 2009 that Edward Woodward, veteran star of British film and television, had died.

Death records contain a wealth of genealogical information as well as provide key clues leading to other vital records and avenues of research.

Ancestry.com recently added more Jewish records to its online collection. These are excellent resources for armchair genealogists tracing Jewish ancestry.

The Forest Lawn Memorial Park Association has now placed over 90,000 names on its online burial database. A great aid for locating Omaha obituraries, family information.

Meredith Corp. experiment at Saginaw WNEM may tempt other television stations to raid the obituary publishing business, threatening another newspaper revenue source.

The USGenWeb is a free genealogy website whose resources include vital records; obituary, Bible & cemetery transcriptions, local photos & histories; court & land records.

Angela Morley, the composer for films like Watership Down and The Little Prince, died age 84.

Family historians looking for Cass County obituaries and other information may find this collection of constantly updated Nebraska cemetery records helpful.

The world of cinema was shocked today as it was announced that Anthony Minghella, director of the Oscar-winning movie "The English Patient" died early Tuesday morning.

Jinzo Toriumi, a scriptwriter and planner for animes like Gatchaman, Speed Racer and Casshern, died Thursday of liver cancer. He was 78.

It was a fractured career - and yet, writer-director Jules Dassin showed a talent that could not be corrupted

When a family member dies, there are certain steps that must be taken. These include contacting the funeral home, the florists, obituary publishers and the church.

After over two months since a battle with kidney failure, MC Breed passed away November 22, 2008.

American playwright Horton Foote, born March 4, 1919, died a few days ago, on March 4, 2009.

The debate over how newspapers can make money online is raging within the industry. Some publishers are taking action, putting pay walls around their websites.

The Spanish pianist Alicia de Larrocha, known for her elegant touch and advocacy of Spanish composers, died last Friday night in a Barcelona hospital.

She’s Ahsahta’s controversial editor; we often forget Janet Holmes is also a poet of remarkable talent. Her work belongs in our ongoing discussion of image and poetry.

Thirty-six Wunder families lived in Iowa in 1920. Many were descendants of Wunder immigrants who came to Scott County in the 1800's. Who were those immigrants?

Debuts from Al Robertson, Matthew Kressel, and Paul M. Berger, while Alaya Dawn Johnson, regular contributor Will McIntosh and -after two decades- Bruce Sterling return.

Animator José Cuauhtemoc "Bill" Meléndez, who animated Peanuts specials such as "A Charlie Brown Christmas," died September 2nd, at the age of 91.

World Supersport rider Craig Jones loses his fight for life after horrific crash during the Brands Hatch World Superbikes event.

Lloyd Ruby is regarded by many as the greatest driver never to win the Indianapolis 500. His Indy racing career spanned 18 years.

Robert Dunlop was one of road-racing's most successful competitors with numerous TT and NW 200 victories.

Jack Nelson's career at the Los Angeles Times spanned over 35 years. He covered civil rights, Watergate among breaking stories and led the paper to national prominence.

The Gary Dotson rape case made headlines in the mid-1980s when Cathleen Crowell Webb came forward with the truth. The accusation that sent him to prison was a lie.

If you are new to genealogy there are a few terms you should know. Understanding the meanings ahead of time could prevent following the wrong branch of the family tree.

Needlepoint artist Dolli Tingle and Italian painter Raphael were honored by having their work chosen for 1973 Christmas commemorative stamps.

A brief guide to Europe's best hard rock and metal festivals, from Wacken Open Air and Hellfest to Tuska Open Air, Italy's Gods Of Metal and the Sweden Rock Festival.

Researching your family can be a daunting task, so its best if you just take it one step at a time. First of all, you have to actually begin.

French woman Jeanne Calment lived for more than 122 years, and her staggering age is the oldest to have been verified beyond reasonable doubt.

Michael Steinberg, former critic for the Boston Globe and program annotator for several American orchestras, died on Sunday, July 26 at the age of 80.

When people pass on, one imagines that they would like to be remembered for something good. Sadly, not everyone receives this luxury, as Don Fox knew all too well.

Opportunities exist for industrious freelance writers in poor economic climates.

Sixty years ago, a deeply disturbed man embarked on a carefully planned killing orgy in Camden, New Jersey; he just died of old age.

Todd Snider again shows why he is considered one of music's great songwriters on his new album "The Excitement Plan."

Despite noises to the contrary, poetry is doing just fine in the 21st century, and by all lights, it should continue to do well into the far distance future.

The death of Gabonese President Omar Bongo offers cautionary lessons to African leaders that they will one day be judged by history if not by their own people.

In genealogy female ancestors are most commonly revealed as "wife of", with unknown maiden names. Here are 10 tips for finding them in public records and other places.

Get help planning a funeral with these suggestions and a checklist of things to do.

Who were Disney's Nine Old Men? I run down the careers of the influential animators. This installment honours Ollie Johnston (October 31, 1912 - April 14, 2008).