Comedy writer and producer, best known as the creator of "Hee Haw" -- via the Palm Springs Desert Sun
Interesting, overlooked, and significant obituaries from around the world, as they happen, emphasizing the positive achievements of those who have died. Member, Society of Professional Obituary Writers.
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Kenneth Bursteiin aka Ken Barry
St. Louis restaurateur and balladeer -- via alt.obituaries and stltoday
Jack Tatum
Football player known as "The Assassin" -- via the New York Times. His career was defined by his crippling tackle of Daryl Stingley.
Maury Chaykin
A really wonderful actor who didn't get as much credit as he deserved -- via the L.A. Times
Bennett Keith Schaeufele aka Ben Keith
Quite simply, the most beautiful lap steel guitarist of our time -- via the Guardian. His work graced many of Neil Young's greatest songs, and many others' work as well.
Mark Blytheway
Quizmaster (as in master of trivia, facts and lore. In America, the quizmaster is he or she who asks the questions.) -- via the Guardian
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