Remembering Dezna Napier: A Beloved Wife, Mother, Teacher, and Friend
Please keep the Napier family close in your hearts and prayers during this incredibly painful time. Today, the world lost an extraordinary woman—Dezna Napier—a loving wife, a devoted mother, a dedicated teacher, and a cherished friend to many. Her passing…
Heartbreak Within the Firehouse: Columbus Fire and EMS Mourns the Loss of a Dedicated Firefighter
A wave of sorrow has swept through Columbus, Georgia, as Columbus Fire and EMS has confirmed the heartbreaking loss of one of its active-duty firefighters. The department released a public statement expressing its grief, calling this “a difficult time for…
Tragedy on U.S. Highway 27: Remembering Thera Raugh and Her Son, Dallas Raugh
A thick veil of heavy fog blanketed U.S. Highway 27 on Tuesday morning, turning the familiar route into a deadly stretch of obscured vision and uncertainty. By 8:34 a.m., that fog had set the stage for a heartbreaking collision at…
Robbery Suspects Arrested Following Dramatic Incident in South Broadway Parking Lot
On the evening of [Insert Date], at approximately 7:00 PM, officers responded to a reported robbery in the parking lot located at 125 South Broadway. The situation quickly escalated into a dangerous encounter that ended in a vehicle crash, foot…
A Shining Light Remembered: Honoring the Life of Evadora Grace Jones
It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Evadora Grace Jones—a bright and beautiful soul whose presence brought joy, warmth, and love to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Evadora passed…
Remembering Charlotte and Sebastian Trotter: Two Precious Lives Lost in the Ruidoso Flash Flood
In the wake of an unimaginable tragedy, Charlotte and Sebastian Trotter have been identified as two of the victims who lost their lives during the devastating flash flood that tore through the quiet mountain village of Ruidoso, New Mexico. Their…
With Broken Hearts, We Remember Darrell Watkins — A Man of Integrity, Hard Work, and Heart
With broken hearts and tearful eyes, we remember the life and light of Darrell Watkins, a man whose spirit touched countless lives in ways that words can scarcely capture. Known affectionately throughout the Cleveland community as the face behind Watkins…
Celebrating the Life of William Michael “Mike” Bird A Life Well Lived, A Legacy Cherished
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of William Michael “Mike” Bird, a man who brought joy, kindness, and warmth to all who knew him. While his absence leaves a profound void in our hearts, we…
Remembering Matthew Wood: A Bright Light Gone Too Soon at Age 10
Atchison, Kansas – With profound sadness and heavy hearts, the Atchison community mourns the loss of Matthew Wood, who passed away on July 8, 2025, at the tender age of 10. Though his time with us was far too short,…
In Loving Memory of Barb Wilson A Guiding Light, A Gentle Spirit, A Profound Loss
It is with a heavy and grieving heart that we share the sorrowful news that Barb Wilson is no longer with us at the sanctuary. Her passing has shaken our hearts and left an immeasurable void—not only in the lives…