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Apr 4, 2021

Obituary for James "Jim" Lowell Henderson, of Mabelvale, AR - Arkansas Online

He was a member of Park Place Baptist church in Bryant. Jim leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Wanda Sue Henderson, his daughter Sheila Head and husband Donny of Little Rock, his grandchildren Nicole Anderson and her husband Joseph of Little Rock, Brandon Head and his wife Jordin of Perryville, great-grandchildren Lilianna Gonzalez and Riggs Head, three sisters Betty Henderson, Vangalee Brown, and Rita Hardin and her husband Clifford, all of Searcy. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers Virgil and Rick Henderson.Visitation will be held at Pinecrest Funeral Home in Alexander on Monday, April 5, 2021, from noon to 2 p.m., with funeral services beginning at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park, with military honors being rendered by the Unites States Army. Jim's family suggest that in lieu of flowers, memorial contribution in his honor be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Published April 4, 2021 ...

Feb 27, 2020

Corona del Mar cemetery denies reported location of Kobe and Gianna Bryant grave - Los Angeles Times

The Corona del Mar cemetery widely reported as the final resting place of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna says visitors have been leaving tributes to the Lakers great at the wrong gravesite.People began going to Pacific View Memorial Park to place flowers at an unmarked gravesite after it was pictured in a Feb. 14 Daily Mail article.The article said Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter were laid side by side in a private burial plot marked by newly planted purple and yellow flowers, balloons and pinwheels.Death certificates indicated the two were buried at the cemetery in a private service Feb. 7. Advertisement Pacific View, where movie legend John Wayne and other notables from entertainment, sports and industry are interred, says it doesn’t release grave locations to the public and declined to comment about the Bryants’ gravesite earlier this month after it was reported they were buried there. The exact location of the grave is not marked, and a spokeswoman for the cemetery disputed the Daily Mail article.“We cannot divulge any additional details...

Feb 1, 2020

Sad, surreal scene in Los Angeles before Lakers' first game since Kobe Bryant's death - San Angelo Standard Times

He painted as people watched, adding careful strokes to a work he called “Carry Me Dad.” It depicted Gianna Bryant on the shoulders of her father Kobe, the Lakers legend, both of whom died Sunday with seven other people in a helicopter crash in Calabasas — an accident that sent shockwaves of sadness the world over. This was the first time the Lakers played since their deaths. And it felt like a state funeral, dwarfing in emotional importance the game itself, which the Lakers lost, 127-119. At 7:25 p.m. PT, the lights went off inside the area, sparking chants of “MVP!” and a star-studded tribute to Bryant. Singer Usher started it, belting out a soulful rendition of “Amazing Grace” as he stood on the court between giant displays of Bryant’s two Lakers jersey numbers in gold flowers: 8 and 24. Cellist Ben Hong then took Usher’s place and played for the crowd as a video of Bryant played on the screens above the court. “You guys will always be in my heart,” Kobe said in it. “Thank you, thank you, from the bottom of my heart." R&B music group Boyz II Men followed with the national anthem, crooning with emotion before the microphone was handed to Lakers star LeBron James. He spoke publicly for the first time since the tragedy. “I want to continue, along with my teammates, to continue his legacy not only for this year but for as long as we can play the game of basketball that we love, because that’s what Kobe Bryant would want,” James said. “So in the words of Kobe Bryant, `Mamba out.’ But in the words of us, `Not forgotten.' Live on brother.” Lakers luminaries Magic Johnson, Elgin Baylor and James Worthy were among those in attendance, along with Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea and LA Galaxy striker Chicharito. Team owner Jeanie Buss sat with boyfriend and comedian Jay Mohr and general manager Rob Pelinka, who was Bryant's agent for much of his career, held his daughter on his lap as he watched. Fans without tickets came from hours away just to honor Bryant, inc...

Feb 1, 2020

Roses for Kobe and Gianna as Lakers return to action - Rome Sentinel

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James wiped his eyes as the national anthem ended. Wearing Kobe Bryant’s No. 24 jersey, James wrapped teammate Anthony Davis, in a No. 8 jersey, in an embrace.The Lakers’ two current superstars were back on the court Friday night for the team’s first game since Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash five days earlier. “Everybody was emotional,” James said after the Lakers lost to Portland 127-119. Davis, who scored 37 points, added, “We wanted to make him proud.” Portland’s Damian Lillard had 48 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds in a Kobe-like performance. “I don’t think anybody walks away from this moment and this situation a winner,” Lillard said. “The memories that we’ll take away from it was just sad and just tough.” James paid tribute by wearing an oversized jersey, finger sleeve, wristbands and Bryant’s shoes. “Just showing that appreciation and love he gave us way before he knew us,” said James, who had 22 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists. The crowd tried to rally the Lakers, breaki...

Feb 1, 2020

Bob Shane, last original member of the Kingston Trio, dies at 85 - Los Angeles Times

Kobe Bryant was just 18 when he started playing for the Lakers, but by the end of his 20-year career — all of it as a Laker — the Black Mamba was a five-time world champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist and 18-time All-Star. His post-basketball career included an Oscar for the animated short “Dear Basketball” and a series of children’s books that became New York Times bestsellers. He was 41. (Andrew D. Bernstein / NBAE / Getty Images) 5/8 Former California Rep...

Aug 22, 2019

Nell Nolan: Floral Trail, Rotary Club Metairie, Imperial Woods Gourmet Club - NOLA.com

Sophia Dianne Cruze, Allison Mary Hedrick and Katherine Ann Koppens, respective daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Stacy Ayres Cruze, Mr. Bryant Bernard Hedrick and Mrs. Tracie Roddy Senior, and Mrs. Jennie Ann Sciarrotta and the late Mr. Kirk Allen Koppens and stepdaughter of Mr. Charley Gerard Hassinger, her escort. The demoiselles and their parents were Misses Sophia Margaret Dusang, Mr. and Mrs. Chad Paul Dusang; Emily Bernard Hedrick, Mr. Hedrick and Mrs. Senior; Mia Catherine Henry, Mr. Tommy Brian Henry and Mrs. Glenda Marie Grabert; Mercedees Mary Hernandez, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Joseph Hernandez; Zoe Grace Hernandez, whose mother is Ms. Deborah Lynn Hernandez; Shelby Marie LaSalle, Mr. and Mrs. Shelby Paul LaSalle Jr. (Dr. Marija LaSalle); Ainsley Claire Liles, Dr. and Mrs. A.C. Liles III; Chloe Caroline Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Robertson; and Isabella Grace St. Philip, Mr. Vincent Joseph St. Philip and Mrs. Faith Ann Boudoin.The five princesses and their parents were Misses Avery Caitlin Liles, Dr. and Mrs. Liles; Jillian Annalise Orellana, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Orellana; Lily Elizabeth Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. Robertson; Kaelynn Marie Steltz, Mr. and Mrs. Craig Joseph Steltz; and Meadow Cecelia Waltemyer, Mr. and Mrs. Cory Tait Waltemyer. Completing the court were the nine flower girls, namely little Misses Anniston Rose DiBenedetto and Ava Anne DiBenedetto, Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Anthony DiBenedetto; Ella Claire Langlois, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Christopher Langlois; Adriana Elizabeth Orellana and Caitlin Alise Orellana, Mr. and Mrs. Orellana; Liv Elise Steltz, Mr. and Mrs. Steltz; Mary Kate Elizabeth Steltz, Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Michael Steltz; and Emery Lynne Tantillo, Mr. and Mrs. Jed Alan Tantillo.More features of the festival of Flowers were music by Carnaval, under the direction of B.J. Perez III; the return of former queens; centerpieces of geraniums and light pink roses; and the legacy of royalty, which her majesty Emma will behold and experience through the years.InstallationThe Metairie Country Club was the site for the night when the Rotary Club of Metairie held its 66th annual installation of officers. Prominent was the motto, “Service Above Self” in the dining room that was aglow with candles and blooming white orchids. Past cocktails, master of ceremonies Jim Ray (with Janice) welcomed everyone and introduced outgoing President Randy Martin (with Gayle), who reported on the achievements of the year. Guests then dined on turtle soup, a main course choice and pecan pie.Honored during the formalities was Citizen of the Year, Messina’s Catering and Events, which sponsors the annual Thanksgiving lunch for the Harahan Senior Citizens. From the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, were honorees Deputy Elizabeth Walker from the 1st district and Detective Breadon Cohen, 4th district. Accompanying them, in turn, were Lt. Andrew Walsdorf and Lt. Brian Karcher. Lamar “Trip” Jones, Katie Buchler, Harold Buchler Jr. and Michele Morel received Paul Harris Fellow achievement awards.In addition to new President Harold Buchler Jr., the officers — as installed ...