Presley Gerber, model and son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27
Gerber died at a rehab facility, according to online records of the Los Angeles County...
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Annie Dillard, meditative author of ‘Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,’ dies at 81
A writer — a theologian, she'd say — who delved into nature in her efforts to...
Edythe Harrison, civil rights activist and Virginia Opera principal founder, dies at 91
The longtime Hampton Roads resident also established Old Dominion University's women's studies department.
Bill Corvello, who led Virginia State Police and 2 Hampton Roads departments, dies at 94
"He just expected excellence from everybody." — Corvello served with the Virginia State Police for...
Gloria Steinem, defining symbol of women’s movement and eloquent advocate for equality, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols...
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80
Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes...
Founder of Norfolk nightclub The Banque dies at age 81
Dennis Doughty, the longtime owner of Norfolk nightclub The Banque, died this month at age...
Don Nelson, second-winningest NBA coach who won 5 titles as a Celtics player, dies at 86
Don Nelson, the second-winningest coach in NBA history who won five championships as a player...
Agnes Stokes Chisman, member of Dixie 3 who protested Hampton segregation, dies at 84
The Civil Rights Movement was rife with small acts of defiance that never made it...
Former Virginia Sen. Janet Howell, a powerful voice for children, dies at 82
For many years, Howell was a calm but passionate voice for school and social services...