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Clarence Carter, Brassy Soul Legend Behind 'Strokin' and 'Patches,' Dies at 90
Clarence Carter, the blind Southern soul singer-producer known for bold hits like "Strokin" and the Grammy-winning "Patches," died at age 90. A Muscle Shoals–era staple who wrote braille-arranged hits at FAME Studios, Carter enjoyed chart success in the late 1960s–70s and a late-career resurgence with "Strokin" in 1986, continuing to release music and perform into the 2020s.
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Jeff Olson of Suring Remembered for Family, Farming Roots and Adventure
Jeffrey John Olson, 46, of Suring, Wisconsin, died April 25 after battling stomach cancer. Born January 24, 1980, he grew up on a farm, graduated from Suring High School in 1998, earned a Building Construction Management degree from UW–Platteville, and worked 18 years at CPR Services in De Pere. He loved trucking, dirt bikes, farm toys, Hodag Country Fest, kayaking and camping, and cherished time with his nephew and nieces and partner Jodie Blumreich. Survived by his parents Jack and Judi Olson, sister Jamie Neils, brother Jesse Olson, and many relatives. Visitation May 2 at Ryan Funeral Home in De Pere, with a memorial service at 11:00 am; donations to the Suring FFA Alumni Association are encouraged.
Loving Kokomo Family Man Mark Wolfe, 57, Dies After Cancer Battle
Mark Alan Wolfe, 57, of Kokomo, Indiana, died unexpectedly on April 15, 2026 after a long battle with stage 4 cancer. He is survived by his wife Kathleen, children Charity Wolfe-Cole, Brittany Wolfe, and Amber Wolfe, grandchildren, siblings, and other relatives. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and devout Catholic who owned Mark’s Contracting and previously supervised at Foam Rubber Products, he enjoyed travel, especially to Ponce Inlet, Florida, and loved sharing his faith. A funeral service will be held April 18, 2026 at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory in Kokomo with visitation from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, followed by the service at 3:00 PM; memorial contributions may be made to assist with final expenses at the funeral home.
Puppetry Visionary Sid Krofft, Creator of H.R. Pufnstuf, Dies at 96
Sid Krofft, the puppeteer and co-creator of Krofft-era kids’ shows such as H.R. Pufnstuf and Land of the Lost, died in Los Angeles at 96, leaving a lasting legacy of colorful, imaginative television created with his brother Marty Krofft.
Trailblazer of multidisciplinary cancer care dies at 83
Professor Ann Barrett, a pioneer in multidisciplinary cancer treatment, helped merge Glasgow’s radiotherapy and medical oncology into the Beatson Oncology Centre in 1987, led Glasgow’s Radiation Oncology chair for 15 years, and later chaired Clinical Oncology at the University of East Anglia; she also held leadership roles with the Royal College of Radiologists and ESTRO, translated important French oncology texts, and authored influential textbooks. She died aged 83 in March 2026.
Jim Hubers, 68, of Carrol, IA, passes away; celebration of life planned
Jim Hubers, 68, of Carrol, IA, died April 8, 2026 at home. Born February 13, 1958, he will be laid to rest with a Celebration of Life to be announced; burial at Carroll City Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are with Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home; online condolences can be left at dahnandwoodhouse.com.
Eric Overmyer, Prolific TV Writer Behind The Wire and Treme, Dies at 74
Eric Overmyer, a playwright-turned-TV writer who helped shape St. Elsewhere, Homicide: Life on the Street, The Wire, Treme and Bosch, died March 16 in Mount Vernon, N.Y., at 74 from complications of Parkinson's disease. A Reed College alumnus who collaborated closely with David Simon and Michael Connelly, he earned two Emmy nominations and a Peabody Award for Treme and later helped develop Bosch and its spinoff.
KiKi Shepard: Apollo Co-Host and Charity Advocate Dies at 74
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Robert Carradine, Nerds’ Quiet Star and Lizzie McGuire’s Dad, Dies at 71
Robert Reed Carradine, the younger brother of Keith, David and Bruce Carradine, died at 71 after a long battle with bipolar disorder that was worsened by his brother David’s 2009 death. His career spanned Mean Streets, The Long Riders, Coming Home, and Django Unchained, with lasting fame from Revenge of the Nerds and a role as Lizzie McGuire’s dad, plus hosting King of the Nerds and pursuing professional car racing. He is survived by his brothers Keith and Christopher, half-brother Michael Bowen, and by his daughter Ever and his children Madrika and Ian from his marriage to Edith Mani.
Tribute to Wes Rucker: Tenn. sports journalist dies at 43
Beloved Tennessee sports journalist Wes Rucker, known for his distinctive voice and two-decade coverage of UT and broader college sports, died at 43 in a car crash on I-40 near Cedar Bluff. His career spanned The Daily Beacon, Times Free Press, 247Sports, CBS, ESPN Knoxville radio, GoVols247, and WBIR, where he hosted 10 at 3. He survived a stroke at 32 and balanced a demanding career with family life—wife Lauren, son Hank, their corgi Gus, and a baby girl due this spring. Colleagues and WBIR leadership praised his integrity and energy, and a GoFundMe has been set up to support his family.
McSteamy's final act: Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS battle
Eric Dane, the Grey's Anatomy star who played Dr. Mark Sloan (McSteamy), died at 53 after revealing he had ALS in 2025. His family said he spent his final days with loved ones and that he used his platform to raise awareness about ALS. He is survived by wife Rebecca Gayheart and two daughters, Billie and Georgia.