Sandra “Grandma Bear” Lea (Smith) Biernacki, 64, of Timken, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 8, 1962, in Miami, Oklahoma, to John and Helen (Baier) Smith. Sandra, affectionately known as Sandy, spent her childhood between Kansas and Oklahoma before graduating from Garden City High…
The reported passing of Robert Mccafferty has brought sadness to those who knew him, with friends, family members, and members of his community reflecting on the memories and connections he shared throughout his life. News of his death has prompted an outpouring of remembrance from people who knew Robert personally. Those who crossed paths with…
Dorothy Ann Hall (Nelson) Robideaux, affectionately known as Dottie or Dot, lived 92 years marked by strength, devotion, curiosity and an unwavering commitment to the people around her. Following the unexpected death of her husband, DeWayne Robideaux, on April 19, 2026, Dorothy was called home approximately four months later. Born in Tampa, Florida, on April…
Dale Penninger Griffin passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, at Harris Hospice in Charlotte following complications from lung cancer. Born in Charlotte in 1947, Dale was a lifelong Charlottean whose life was centered around family, friendship and making others feel valued. Dale graduated from North Mecklenburg High School in 1965. Three years later, on…
William Valcarcel, 54, was remembered as a determined man who refused to allow physical challenges or difficult circumstances to define the limits of his life. Raised in a Spanish-speaking household in Brooklyn, William faced significant obstacles from an early age. He contracted polio so severely that he spent years hospitalized and was unable to attend…
Susan “Sue” Sanders Hill, 85, of Reston, Virginia, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on December 2, 1940, to Josephine S. Sanders and Donald Sanders, she leaves behind a legacy shaped by creativity, curiosity, family and a lifelong passion for art. Sue expressed her creativity through countless forms of art…
Artist Lucien Smith died on September 7, 2026, in New York at the age of 37. His cause of death has not been publicly announced. Smith rose to prominence in the New York art scene while still in his early 20s, quickly gaining attention as a young artistic talent. He became particularly known for his…
Ethan Eckel is being remembered with sadness following his reported passing. His death has left family members, friends, and those who knew him mourning the loss of someone who was an important part of their lives. As loved ones come to terms with the loss, memories of Ethan and the moments shared with him are…
Kayla Saager-Beckley, a former Division 1 soccer player, coach and college recruiting scout, died on September 9, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 33. Her passing came only three months after she married John Beckley in Sayville, New York, on June 4, 2026. Her cause of death has not been publicly disclosed. A…