Crystal Lake, IL Jeff Hornagold loved Nascar, baseball, spending time with family and friends....and his job at UPS, where he worked for 20 years as a driver. Hornagold died last Tuesday from lung cancer. As a memorial tribute, his friend and co-worker Michael McGowan, made a final delivery in his UPS truck, transporting the casket with Hornagold's body from the funeral home to the church where memorial services were held on Saturday. McGowan says he plans to keep a picture of Hornagold … [Read more...] about Special Delivery
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Fred Miller RIP
Fred Miller, longtime KY3 weatherman passed away yesterday in his home, he was 86. Unfortunately, I didn't get to know Fred well, he retired shortly after I arrived at KY3, but like many other Ozarkers, I grew up watching Fred and had the pleasure of hearing his co-workers speak in the highest regard for this man. He was loved by all who knew him. Image courtesy of KY3. … [Read more...] about Fred Miller RIP
Celebrate Life
One of the advantages of cremation is the luxury of time. Although many families want immediate closure, memorial services and interment can actually be planned for a later date to allow for family that may have to travel, or even better weather. Such was the case with the Lee family. When Mary Lou Lee passed away in March, her family honored her wishes: She wanted her services to be held after school was out for the summer as she did not want her school-age grandchildren and … [Read more...] about Celebrate Life
Everybody Loved Chris
Been thinking about my old friend Chris Sifford. Back in the early 90's I had the good fortune to make Chris' acquaintance when we worked together at a local radio station. Everyone loved Chris, he was smart, funny, and I developed a mild crush on him. Later, our careers took different paths, and we lost touch. I never forgot him though. Chris wound up taking a job with Missouri Governor Carnahan as a staffer, serving in various capacities. During Carnahan's 2000 campaign for the U.S. … [Read more...] about Everybody Loved Chris
Will Kurt Cobain Ever Have Peace?
A little late to the party, but I just found this story regarding the supposed theft of Curt Cobain's ashes at the first of June. From Rolling Stone: The majority of Cobain's ashes were spread at a New York Buddhist temple and in Washington's Wishkah River. Cobain's widow, Courtney Love said she kept a small amount (as well as a lock of his hair) for herself and was storing the ashes in a pink bear-shaped handbag that was hidden in the wardrobe closet of her Hollywood home. She believes … [Read more...] about Will Kurt Cobain Ever Have Peace?