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Raila Odinga's body will arrive in Kisumu for a public viewing at Kenyatta International Stadium, with no speeches allowed, and security measures in place, as part of his funeral arrangements, before being transported to Bondo.
Kenneth 'KT' Jones, 55, passed away on October 2, 2025, in Carthage, NY. He was a dedicated public servant and avid collector of Star Trek, NASCAR memorabilia, and trading cards. Survived by his mother and sisters, he was remembered for his organizational skills and love of community activities. Memorial donations can be made to the Cape Vincent Volunteer Fire Department.
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Laken Riley, the 22-year-old nursing student who was tragically killed on the University of Georgia campus. Visitation and funeral services will be held at Woodstock City Church, with donations requested for Laken's GoFundMe account to start the Laken Hope Riley Foundation, aimed at promoting homicide awareness and safety for women.
Emily Matson, a beloved journalist and anchor for Erie News Now, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 42. Known for her commitment to community reporting and storytelling, Matson had a successful career spanning nearly 20 years. She will be remembered for her warmth, light, and dedication to her craft. Funeral arrangements include visitation on December 15th and a Funeral Mass on December 16th. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Lucy's First Step.
The funeral arrangements for Pogues singer Shane MacGowan, who passed away at the age of 65, have been announced. The funeral will be held in Nenagh, County Tipperary in Ireland, and will be open to the public. MacGowan died of pneumonia after battling viral encephalitis. He had completed an album before his death. His remains will be cremated and his ashes scattered across the river Shannon, which he sang about in one of his songs. Tributes have been pouring in from musicians around the world.
Funeral arrangements have been set for F. L. "Bubba" Copeland Jr., the mayor of Smiths Station, Alabama, and Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Phenix City, who tragically took his own life. A public visitation will be held on Wednesday evening, followed by a funeral service on Thursday at First Baptist Church of Phenix City.
Howard Hubbard, Bishop Emeritus, has passed away at the age of 84. Funeral arrangements, to be handled by the McVeigh Funeral Home in Albany, are pending.
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Nikki McCray-Penson, former University of South Carolina women's basketball assistant coach and two-time Olympic gold-medalist. The funeral will be held on July 15 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, and instead of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. McCray-Penson, who was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012, passed away after battling cancer.
Visitation and funeral arrangements have been made for Trooper Aaron Smith, who will receive police and military honors. The visitation will take place on July 6, 2023, and the funeral will be held on July 7, 2023, followed by burial at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis. The community is encouraged to line the procession route to honor Trooper Smith's service and sacrifice.
Kentrel Miller, a 16-year-old boy, was shot multiple times by three masked suspects in the parking lot of a mall in Alabama. He was pronounced dead on the scene. His mother, Chelsia Miller, described him as intelligent, smart, strong, and a leader. She forgives those who killed her son but wants justice. She is focusing on funeral arrangements and wants to know who gunned down Kentrel. She also wants something to be done about automatic weapons. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers or the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy Brett Harris has died after sustaining catastrophic injuries in an on-duty traffic accident in San Jacinto. Harris was responding to a call for service when the accident occurred. Another deputy and the driver of the other vehicle were also injured. Harris wished to donate his organs, and funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
St. Croix County Deputy Kaitie Leising, 29, who was shot and killed while responding to reports of a driver in the ditch near Glenwood City, Wisconsin, leaves behind a wife and an infant son. Funeral arrangements are set to be shared on Tuesday. The suspect, Jeremiah Johnson, was found dead next to a gun after running into the nearby woods.
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Jerry Green, the iconic Detroit News sports writer who died at the age of 94. Visitation and services will be held at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Home in Troy. Green began his journalism career in 1952 and covered every Super Bowl until this year. He is survived by his daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughters.