Obituaries - Aug. 27, 2010

Felicia Tetro Andriani, 85, known to everyone as "Nanny," passed away on Aug. 19, 2010 surrounded by her family, at the age of 85. She was born on Jan. 1, 1925 to Rose and Mauro Tetro . Nanny was so small at birth, her mother put her in a shoebox.

KU alumna’s outlook on life a positive influence she left behind

When Stan Loeb tells people about Jessica Roark, he often talks about her positive outlook. But it often just sounds inadequate, he admits.

New Orleans: There's No Place Like Home

August 30, 2010, is five years and one day since Hurricane Katrina attacked the Gulf Coast. That's right, five years ago yesterday Katrina blew in and caused havoc. But five years ago today we picked ourselves up, dusted ourselves off, and told the world we're not going anywhere. Hell, high water, and howling winds...looting and destruction will not win! We Are New Orleanians and We Have ...

Victims of Brunswick killings mourned one year later

BRUNSWICK - Alva Cross traveled more than 2,000 miles to bring flowers to the dead and seek solace with the living as she struggles with memories of the horrific slayings of her brother, his four children and three others in the home they shared near Brunswick. "This is something that could drive you insane if you let it ...," Cross said the morning after she arrived in Brunswick from her ...

Body of East Lancs soldier returns to UK

UPDATE: East Lancashire soldier Jordan Dean Bancroft has been repatriated this afternoon.