Linda Ann Hight
Linda Ann Hight Linda Ann Hight, 68, of Lee’s Summit, Mo., passed into the presence of her Savior on January 18, 2022, surrounded by the family she cherished. A native North Carolinian, ... Read More »
Funeral held for peacemaker Archbishop Desmond Tutu
A funeral service was held in Cape Town, South Africa, over the weekend for Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning peace activist who helped end apartheid but also fought against the ... Read More »
Mom’s photo of miscarried 14-week-old son has saved other babies
A 40-year-old mother has shared photos of her miscarried baby in the hope that people will see the humanity of preborn children. Sharran Sutherland says that when she miscarried her son, Miran, ... Read More »
Funeral planning tips for seniors and their caregivers
Planning a funeral for a family member can be emotional, complicated and costly. Creating a funeral plan well in advance can minimize stress and confusion for surviving family members, ensure a late ... Read More »
Late actor Chadwick Boseman frequently shared his Christian faith
Actor Chadwick Boseman, perhaps best known for playing the title role of “Black Panther,” recently died at age 43 after a battle with colon cancer. From the impression he left on a ... Read More »
Service announced for slain St. Louis police officer Tamarris Bohannon
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department announced the funeral and memorial arrangements for fallen Officer Tamarris Bohannon. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 5 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the ... Read More »
‘He loved the Lord’ and his country, say tributes for singer Charlie Daniels
Tributes continue to pour in days after a memorial for singer Charlie Daniels. A funeral service held at World Outreach Church in Tennessee drew hundreds of friends and family, including legends in ... Read More »
Funeral homes struggle with Covid-19 gear and regulations
Countless organizations and individuals have stepped up to meet the needs of the state’s first responders during the Covid-19 pandemic. Less attention has been paid to the last responders – the state’s ... Read More »
Family honors memory of George Floyd at ‘homegoing’
George Floyd’s was remembered as a “Superman” by family members at a homegoing service punctuated by spirited praise and worship and a good dose of politics inside Fountain of Praise Church in ... Read More »
Hundreds turn out at memorial for retired black police officer killed by looter
Hundreds of people gathered on June 9 to pay their respects to the family of David Dorn, a retired St. Louis police captain who was gunned down by a looter while trying ... Read More »
Memorial for Ravi Zacharias will be livestreamed Friday morning
Tributes continue to pour in for evangelist and apologist Ravi Zacharias, who died on May 19 at age 74 after a brief battle with cancer. His life and legacy will be celebrated ... Read More »
Community rallies to support family of firefighter Chuck McCormick
The Kansas City community is coming together to honor firefighter Chuck McCormick and help his family. McCormick, who had been working for the West Peculiar Fire District for only three weeks, died ... Read More »
Alec gets his dying wish for sports car funeral procession
The last dying wish of Missouri teenager Alec Ingram has been granted by his loving community. Ingram was diagnosed in 2015 with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer that he bravely ... Read More »
Consumers are dying to explore new funeral options
A funeral in the 21st Century has less to do with faith and more to do with the personal preferences of the deceased and their loved ones. That is one of the ... Read More »
65 Christian Nigerians slaughtered after funeral
Over 65 Christians returning from a funeral in Nigeria have been slaughtered by Muslim extremists over the weekend. Nigerian state television is reporting it is one of the deadliest attacks on civilians ... Read More »
Governor douses Viking funeral bill with veto
Those looking for a Viking funeral as a form of cremation may be burning with anger after a bill allowing it was vetoed. Legislation that would have made legal outdoor funeral pyres ... Read More »
Sarah Palin says McCain family gave her ‘gut punch’ in wake of senator’s death
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin revealed Monday that not being invited to the funeral of Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona was like a “gut punch.” Palin, who was McCain’s running mate in the ... Read More »
Full transcript of the often funny eulogy given by George W Bush
The eulogy was filled with humor, emotion and personal observations about his family. If you were not able to watch the funeral of former President George H. W. Bush, here is the ... Read More »
Michael W Smith to sing at Bush funeral
Christian recording artist Michael W. Smith will sing “Friends” at former President George H.W. Bush’s service at the Washington National Cathedral on Wednesday. “It means something because I’ve been friends with him ... Read More »
Details of Bush memorials announced
The memorials for former President George H.W. Bush began yesterday as his casket arrived in Washington D.C. Bush’s body will lie in state in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol through Dec. 5 ... Read More »
Watch Billy Graham’s funeral online today
Live streaming of the funeral for Billy Graham begins at 9 a.m. Central Time today, while the funeral service itself begins at 11. The actual funeral service will last approximately 90 minutes. ... Read More »
Graham first civilian since Rosa Parks to lie in Capitol Rotunda
Thousands lined the streets Saturday as the body of Billy Graham made the four-hour trip from Asheville to Charlotte, North Carolina, in a motorcade. People paid their respects in personal ways, often ... Read More »
Billy Graham service to gather thousands under a big white tent
Details for the memorial service for Billy Graham allow him to finish the same way he started – under a large white tent in front of thousands of people. Family spokesman Mark ... Read More »
