Gospel Star Edwin Hawkins, Known for ‘Oh Happy Day,’ Dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Edwin Hawkins, the gospel star best known for the crossover hit “Oh Happy Day” and as a major force for contemporary inspirational
Planning for the Future: Talking about Death is Difficult but Imperative
Important conversations are seldom easy to have. As a child transitions into adolescence, parents often dread “the talk.” Years later, roles shift and adult children are
A Time to Die
It was 40 years ago, but I remember it like yesterday. My sister called, “We took Mom to the hospital today. It’s her heart. Doesn’t sound good.”
Retired pastor Dwight Clifford Clark dies at 84
Dwight Clifford Clark, 84, died Jan. 31 at his home in Independence, Mo., with his wife by his side.
Former Missouri WMU President Bray dies
Former Missouri Woman’s Missionary Union President Barbara Bray died Jan. 15 at John Knox Village Care Center in Lee’s Summit, Mo.
Carl Hunker, longtime missionary to Chinese, dies at 99 years
William Carl Hunker was born in Lakeview, Ore., on April 24, 1916, to Harry C. Hunker and Louise A. Bosworth. He served as a missionary, church
Deaths of young people are among worst human tragedies
Within a week’s time, a multi-car accident and a condominium fire claimed the lives of eight young people in central Missouri.
Racial bias seen as a key reason to eliminate the death penalty
Baptist layman and bestselling author John Grisham opposes the death penalty, as evident in his only nonfiction book and multiple fiction books and short stories.
A cousin’s death and an opportunity to be family
One of the cousins with whom I grew up died while experiencing a COPD attack a few weeks ago. His name was Bill Derry. He was 68 and a retired dispatcher for a trucking firm. I was able to return to my hometown of Mt.
Finding that loneliness increases risk of death is nothing new but….
The research findings that loneliness in a person’s life may increase her or his risk of death are hardly surprising. An analysis of 70 studies confirms that conclusion. It appears in the March issue of Perspectives in Psychological Science. But one of