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BEREA, KY — With heavy hearts, the Berea community mourns the passing of Dr. Eef Ji Fontanez, 55, who died on November 8, 2025. Born on June 4, 1970, in Richmond, Virginia, to Israel James and Mary Levina Fontanez, Eef spent his early years in Wilsonburg, West Virginia, before pursuing a distinguished career in medicine.…

ASHLAND, KY — The Ashland community is grieving the sudden loss of Mompida “Pida” Hay, 42, who passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Born on August 5, 1983, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Pida was the cherished son of Sar Sa Hay and Heng Sreychea. Pida was widely known for his warm personality, dedication to…

NEW ORLEANS, LA — The world of New Orleans music is in mourning following the passing of Jeff Hannusch, esteemed author, historian, and longtime contributor to OffBeat magazine. Hannusch, who passed away early this morning, was celebrated for his deep knowledge of the city’s rich musical heritage and his tireless dedication to preserving the stories…

PATENSIE, SOUTH AFRICA — The South African culinary and television community is mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Mynie Steffens, a beloved chef, cookbook author, and co-host of the lifestyle cooking show Speel met Vuur. Steffens, 43, died on Monday, November 10, 2025, after the helicopter she was piloting crashed at a citrus farm…

SLIDELL, LA — The Slidell community is reeling after the heartbreaking loss of a 5-year-old child, who was fatally struck by a vehicle in the driveway of their home Tuesday morning, November 11, 2025. According to the Slidell Police Department, officers were called to the 300 block of Spartan Loop shortly after 7:00 a.m. regarding…

ALLEN PARK, MI — The Allen Park community and United States Postal Service are mourning the tragic loss of a postal worker in his 30s, who was killed in a machinery accident at the Detroit Network Distribution Center on Oakwood on November 8, 2025. According to USPS officials, the employee was operating mail handling machinery…

CALGARY, AB — The Calgary community is grieving the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Kelly Kimber, who passed away unexpectedly on November 5th, 2025. Known for her radiant spirit, kindness, and generosity, Kelly left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know her. Kelly was a devoted mother to her beloved child, Jordan, and…

PHOENIX, AZ — The vibrant and tightly-knit BMX community of Arizona is grieving the sudden loss of Anthony Alvarez, a talented and dedicated BMX racer whose life was tragically cut short in a motorcycle accident. Alvarez, known for his boundless energy, passion for racing, and infectious spirit, was a beloved figure both on and off…

LOS ANGELES — The entertainment world is mourning the passing of Cleto Escobedo III, the beloved bandleader for Jimmy Kimmel Live! and a close personal friend of the late-night host. Escobedo, 59, passed away earlier this week, leaving colleagues, fans, and the music community in shock. Kimmel shared a heartfelt statement, saying, “Early this morning,…

WARWICK, MD — The community is mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Aidan Daniel Thompson, 21, of Middletown, Delaware, who died in a single-vehicle accident on Sunday evening, November 9, 2025, in Cecil County, Maryland. Authorities confirmed that Thompson was driving a 2019 Ford F-250 pickup truck when the crash occurred. Initial reports speculated…