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In Kashmir, empty grave for teenager killed by Indian forces
BELLOW, India (AP) — On a recent chilly winter day in Indian-controlled Kashmir, Mushtaq Ahmed shoveled the earth, laboriously digging a grave for his teenage son. There was, however, no body to be lowered inside.
South Carolina considers breaking up public health agency
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's public health workers have been tasked with keeping the state safe for 143 years, ever since lawmakers created a health board in 1878 after a yellow fever outbreak killed 20,000 Americans.
South Carolina considers breaking up public health agency
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's public health workers have been tasked with keeping the state safe for 143 years, ever since lawmakers created a health board in 1878 after a yellow fever outbreak killed 20,000 Americans.
South Carolina considers breaking up public health agency
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's public health workers have been tasked with keeping the state safe for 143 years, ever since lawmakers created a health board in 1878 after a yellow fever outbreak killed 20,000 Americans.
Thousands of LA protesters won't face curfew, other charges
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thousands of Los Angeles protesters arrested for violating curfew and other police orders will not be charged with a crime, prosecutors said Monday as hundreds took to the city streets carrying caskets to signify the death of George Floyd and others killed by police.
Thousands of LA protesters won't face curfew, other charges
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thousands of Los Angeles protesters arrested for violating curfew and other police orders will not be charged with a crime, prosecutors said Monday as hundreds took to the city streets carrying caskets to signify the death of George Floyd and others killed by police.
Some Old Order Mennonites feel called to return to church
NEW HOLLAND, Pa. (AP) — For the first time in weeks, kids played in the church cemetery. Nearby, a group of men in their 20s reflected on what it meant to gather again during the pandemic.
Minnesota man exposed as commander of Nazi-led unit dies
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A retired Minnesota carpenter whom The Associated Press exposed as a former commander of a Nazi-led unit accused of war atrocities has died.
Friends say Tijuana woman was stalked even after death
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The man was obsessed with Marbella Valdez. He sent her gifts, bought food for her friends. Prosecutors say he even planted a tracking device on her car.
Friends say Tijuana woman was stalked even after death
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The man was obsessed with Marbella Valdez. He sent her gifts, bought food for her friends. Prosecutors say he even planted a tracking device on her car.
Justices rule LGBT people protected from job discrimination
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects gay, lesbian and transgender people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court.
Shunned by many, Indian man carries on cremating virus dead
GAUHATI, India (AP) — Ramananda Sarkar never wanted to burn bodies for a living, but he was deep in debt and desperate for money.
Detroit honors COVID-19 victims with public park memorial
DETROIT (AP) — An island park in Detroit has become an extraordinary memorial garden, with cars packed with families slowly passing hundreds of photos of city residents who have died from COVID-19.
They had 'dreams and plans': Detroit honors COVID-19 victims
DETROIT (AP) — The city turned an island park into an extraordinary memorial garden Monday as cars packed with grieving families slowly traveled past hundreds of photos of Detroit residents who died from COVID-19.
'It was so abrupt': COVID-19 upends burial rites in Cameroon
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — The commotion broke out in the cemetery after dark, flashlights flickering wildly. Curious, neighbors stumbled upon a dispute between a grieving family and Cameroon's security forces.
Shunned by many, Indian man carries on cremating virus dead
GAUHATI, India (AP) — Ramananda Sarkar never wanted to burn bodies for a living, but he was deep in debt and desperate for money.
Trooper quietly buried amid scrutiny over Black man's death
WEST MONROE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana state trooper who died in a single-car crash just hours after he was told he would be fired for his role in the death of a Black man was buried with honors Friday at a ceremony that authorities sought to keep secret out of concerns it would attract a mass protest.
Trooper quietly buried amid scrutiny over Black man's death
WEST MONROE, La. (AP) — A Louisiana state trooper who died in a single-car crash just hours after he was told he would be fired for his role in the death of a Black man was buried with honors Friday at a ceremony that authorities sought to keep secret out of concerns it would attract a mass protest.
From Powerball winner to scandal: Jack Whittaker dies at 72
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Andrew “Jack” Whittaker Jr., whose life became rife with setbacks and tragedy after winning a record $315 million Powerball jackpot on Christmas night in 2002, has died. He was 72.
Nadine McCullar
Nadine McCullar, 94, born, Aug. 15, 1914, in Hartford, Ark., moved on to her next level, Oct. 2, 2008, in Wilson Creek. She was met by those who preceded her; her mother Ola Crossley, husband Dee McCullar, son Bucky McCullar, and daughter-in-law Patricia McCullar. Remembering her life are; her daughters, Gayle Mizer; and Karen Hamilton; her sons, Gary (Sonny) McCullar, and Terol McCullar; her granddaughters, Kim Tyler, Krystal Budd, Delana Herring, Denise Kosta, Angela McCullar, Josie McCullar, Tammy Norcutt, Kimberly Schacht; her grandsons, Kenny Ewing, Kevin Ewing, Don Herring, Dan Herring, Ricky McCullar, Tim Stone, Bucky McCullar Jr., Gene (McCullar) St. Dennis, Brent (McCullar) St. Dennis, Glenn McCullar, Jody McCullar, Greg McCullar, Charlie Montano, Michael Montano. Nadine spent her early years around Joplin, Mo., and Hartshorne, Okla. She met and married Dee in the mid-30s and had five children. Living the ranch life and some city life she nurtured her family through the Depression years and the war and post war resurgence. She brought her family to California in about 1952, to forge a better life. Finally settling in San Pablo, she commuted daily to San Francisco, working at California Wafer Co. In about, 1962 she worked at a Fiber Can Plant in Richmond until she retired in about 1973. She moved to Elk Grove around 1974, where she and Dee were caretakers at the Elk Grove Meat Co. until about 1983 when the company closed. Then she moved to Sacramento with Dee, who worked as a freelance cowboy. When Dee died in 1995 she and her daughter, Karen, began to live together in the Sacramento area. In around 2000 they moved to Soap Lake and finally, settled in Wilson Creek. Nadine dedicated her life to her family always giving and only occasionally taking time for herself. Nadine touched so many lives and had so many friends, all of whom are so grateful for having known her. She did not have an easy life for most of her years, but she loved to laugh and have fun whenever she could. Ultimately, she found love and comfort with her family. Her last years were spent with Karen and her family in Wilson Creek. On Wednesday, Oct. 8 a memorial is planned at the Kingdom Hall in Ephrata at 10 a.m. and a remembrance will take place at 3 p.m. at the home of Gayle Mizer in George. Info: 509 345-2398. Arrangements in care of Carver Family Funeral Home, Moses Lake, WA.