Tag Archive | "Deaths"
Sherman Parker Dies at 37
The Post-Dispatch reports former State Rep. Sherman Parker was declared brain-dead Thursday night after suffering a brain aneurysm. Post your memories and condolences in the comments section. UPDATE: In lieu of flowers or plants, the family has asked that you make donations to his daughter Alexandra Parker’s college fund. Please send savings bonds or checks to: PO Box 410334 St Louis, [...]
Continue reading...Clay on the Death of Stephanie Tubbs Jones
Thursday, August 21, 2008
The following statement is from Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay on the sudden death of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-Ohio): “I am shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic death of my friend, Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones. She will be remembered as a great legislator and a true fighter for the interests of her constituents. The people of Cleveland [...]
Continue reading...We Already Miss Tim
Saturday, June 14, 2008
For all my adult life, if it was Sunday, it was "Meet the Press" and Tim Russert. What will I do tomorrow?
Continue reading...R.I.P. Bobby Fisher
Friday, January 18, 2008
Bobby Fischer, one of the greatest chess players in history, has died. He was 64. Keep up with St. Louis politics at www.pubdef.net
Continue reading...Triplett Funeral Saturday
Thursday, December 20, 2007
John L. Triplett, father of Alderwoman Kacie Starr Triplett passed away on Tuesday, December 18. There will be viewing on Saturday, December 22, 2007 at Hopewell MB church which is located at 915 N. Taylor from 10am - 12noon. Services will begin at 12noon at the same location. All condolences and/or flowers can be sent to Austin [...]
Continue reading...Triplett, Father of Alderman, Passes
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
John Triplett, father of 6th Ward Alderman Kacie Starr Triplett, passed away early this morning of a heart attack. Known to many as “Big John,” Triplett, 55, was an official with the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 562. UPDATE @ 9:44 PM: Below is a statement from Comptroller Darlene Green on the passing of Mr. Triplett: “My heartfelt [...]
Continue reading...R.I.P. Ike Turner
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
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Continue reading...Former State Rep. Goward Passes
Friday, July 27, 2007
BREAKING NEWS Russell Goward, former State Representative and Democratic Committeeman, passed away today. He was 71-years-old. A former Assistant Majority Floor Leader, Goward was first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 1966 and served 15 terms representing north St. Louis’ 60th District. Goward’s major legislative accomplishments include a role in drawing up the first congressional district [...]
Continue reading...Greens Mourn Loss of Willie Marshall
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Press release from the Green Party… “More than anyone else, Willie Marshall was responsible for bringing a Black perspective to the Green Party,” says Party activist Barbara Chicherio. Willie Marshall passed while asleep early July 14 after a long bout of lung and heart problems. He was Chair of both the Missouri Green Party [...]
Continue reading...R.I.P. Marti Frumhoff
Thursday, May 17, 2007
One of the earliest supporters of Public Defender, the newspaper and precursor to PubDef.net, was Marti Frumhoff. Her excitement, enthusiasm, and support in those early days helped keep that short-lived and underfunded venture going for as long as it did. But those who knew Marti know that her support for such underdog efforts was a staple [...]
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Friday, September 19, 2008
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