(Flickr / John Brighenti) 'There Was No Stronger Conservative:' Sitting Republican Congressman Dies at 59 "Jim's focus was always on the priorities of the region: agriculture, small business, transportation, and our world class health care system" By Andrew Jose, The Western Journal February 18, 2022
@5thForces / Twitter Special Forces, CIA Legend John Singlaub - Vet of WWII, Korea, Vietnam - Dies at 100 Army Maj. Gen. John Singlaub was forced to retire in 1978 after criticizing then-President Jimmy Carter's military policies. By Randy DeSoto, The Western Journal February 2, 2022
@virginianpilot / Twitter screen shot America in Mourning: Last Surviving WWII 'Band of Brothers' Officer Dead at 99 Eddie Shames fought in several battles throughout World War II and even entered Hitler's Eagle's Nest after Germany's surrender. By Cameron Arcand, The Western Journal December 8, 2021
Cameron Arcand Young Not Stupid: My Grandfather's Legacy of Living the American Dream Deserves to Live On He oversaw the rapid growth of Bellingham into the 21st Century by ensuring that the grass was cut, the snow was plowed, and so much more. By Cameron Arcand, The Western Journal June 21, 2021
Taylor Dee / Facebook Country Singer Taylor Dee Dies at 33 After Rollover Car Crash 'Truly the music world has no idea what kind of loss they have suffered,' said songwriter Chad Roland, a longtime friend. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal March 23, 2021
Louis Hansel / Unsplash Flashback: Never Forget Rush's Generous Spirit of Tipping Waitstaff $5,000 Rush Limbaugh's generosity - both in tipping and in his charity work - went unmentioned in most of the radio icon's obituaries. By C. Douglas Golden, The Western Journal February 18, 2021
Jeopardy! / YouTube screen shot 'Jeopardy!' Champion Brayden Smith Dead at Age 24 'He was kind, funny and absolutely brilliant,' the game show said in a statement. 'Our deepest condolences go out to Brayden’s family.' By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal February 15, 2021
Michael Wright / Flickr 'Police Academy' Actress Marion Ramsey Dead at Age 73 She was probably best known for playing Officer Laverne Hooks in 'Police Academy,' though she appeared in many other productions. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal January 8, 2021
Tyler Neu / Flickr Country Music Legend Charley Pride Dead at Age 86 Raised on blues, gospel and country music, Pride bought his first guitar at 14 and learned to play by ear. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal December 14, 2020
Miss America Organization / Facebook Former Miss America Leanza Cornett Dead at Age 49 A recent post on the 'Leanza Cornett's Circle of Love' Facebook page alerted followers to the fact that she had experienced some sort of accident. By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal October 29, 2020
Bradley Wagoner / Facebook Widower Finds Heartbreaking Goodbye Video on Late Wife's Phone Stephani Wagoner's condition flared up, but she resisted seeking treatment because of 'her fear of bringing COVID home to her children.' By Amanda Thomason, The Western Journal August 21, 2020