Category Archives: Obituary

Etta James (1939-2012)

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

I was saddened to hear of Etta’s passing today and became more appreciative of her as a person when I heard her comments regarding Beyoncé and Barack on television and confirmed it with the Huffington Post. “I can’t stand Beyoncé… … Continue reading →

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Theodore Anselmo Sierra (April 21, 1942-November 15, 2010)

Posted on November 22, 2010 by

This was my dad’s cousin, as well as mine. I accompanied my parents to the viewing on Friday and was reacquainted with family that I rarely see anymore. I saw some cousins that were about 3 and 4 years of … Continue reading →

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Bozo The Clown — 1925-2008

Posted on July 4, 2008 by

Larry Harmon wasn’t the original Bozo the Clown, but he was the real one. Harmon, who portrayed the wing-haired clown for more than half a century, died today of congestive heart failure, said his publicist, Jerry Digney. He was 83. … Continue reading →

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Janet Leigh (July 6, 1927–October 3, 2004)

Posted on October 4, 2004 by

Actress Janet Leigh, best known for her role in classic thriller Psycho, died peacefully at her Beverly Hills home yesterday. She was 77. She is survived by her husband Robert Brandt and daughters Kelly Curtis and Jamie Lee Curtis. Leigh … Continue reading →

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Izora Rhodes Armstead

Posted on September 29, 2004 by

Izora Rhodes Armstead (July 6, 1942–September 16, 2004) of Two Tons O’ Fun and Weather Girls fame died of heart failure. My favorite songs were “ I Got The Feeling,” sung with Martha Wash as Two Tons o’ Fun and … Continue reading →

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