Grief, Tributes Pour In After Devin “Dev Dev” Braxton’s Sudden Death In Montgomery County
Maryland friends, family, and former classmates are grieving the sudden loss of Devin “Dev Dev” Braxton, who passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday.
A fundraiser launched by Omari Braxton says the goal is to raise $5,000 to help with memorial expenses as the community tries to process the loss.
“Devin touched countless lives. He was a friend to all who knew him—generous, loving, hardworking, always full of laughter, and a bright light in every room," he wrote. "His heart for others was truly unmatched. He will be deeply and forever missed."
Friends have been sharing raw, personal messag…
'She Lit Up Every Room': Torrington Grandmother Who Died Unexpectedly Remembered For Compassion
A Connecticut community is rallying around a family grieving after the sudden death of their grandmother just before Thanksgiving.
Allison Beckwith, 57, of Torrington, died on Nov. 25 from complications related to liver disease. Her daughter, Erika Horton, said her passing came as a shock.
"My mom was the kind of woman who lit up every single room she walked into," Horton wrote in a GoFundMe. "She was warm, funny, loving, and stronger than most people ever knew. She fought hard and stayed strong and sober until the very day she passed. Her life wasn’t always easy, but she faced every challe…
Charles County Infant Dies Unexpectedly At 4 Months: ‘Will Always Be Cherished Family Member'
Serenity was only four months old when her family’s world suddenly shattered.
The infant’s death on Sunday, Nov. 23, was unexpected, her loved ones said, and the kind of loss that knocks the breath out of an entire family. But in the days since, they’ve come together in grief, leaning on faith, prayer, and each other as they try to understand a life cut far too short.
“Our precious, 4-month-old Serenity left this life and entered the arms of Jesus,” Wendy Yowell and Kevin Guiffre wrote in a fundraiser arranged for the family. They said the baby girl leaves behind “a loving and grieving moth…
Gaithersburg Rallies To Bring Holiday Support To Family Of Young Father Killed In Crash
A Maryland community is looking to bring some holiday warmth to the young family of Jonathon “Jonny” Burgess, a beloved father, husband, and city employee who was killed in a tragic motorcycle crash earlier this year.
The City of Gaithersburg is showing what community really looks like after the sudden loss of Burgess, 36, who was struck and killed while riding his motorcycle on May 7, on his way to work, according to his obituary.
Burgess was known for his hard work, his bright smile, and the way he could lift any room, coworkers said. He was a key member of the City’s Department of Public…
‘A Ray Of Sunshine’: Beloved Maryland Mom Killed In Beltsville Bike Crash Remembered
A mother whose life revolved around her two children is being remembered for her warmth, generosity, and love of the outdoors after a tragic crash claimed her life.
Lisa Martin, an avid cyclist, was struck and killed while riding her bike on Tuesday, Oct. 8, during one of her regular weeknight rides, according to a friend of the family.
"We all know the danger we run into when out on the bike," Martin's husband, Mario Zometa, said. "Unfortunately, my wife passed away due to the irresponsibility of a driver who hit the road.
"It is very sad for me to share this with everyone. I don't want …
Aubrey Plaza’s Heartbreaking Grief Analogy — And The Rihanna Joke That Followed
Aubrey Plaza is opening up about life after loss in a rare, emotional interview on Amy Poehler’s new podcast, "Good Hang with Amy Poehler."
Plaza, 40, lost husband Jeff Baena, 47, in January to suicide.
The actress hasn’t spoken much publicly about her loss, but that changed this week when her former “Parks and Rec” co-star Amy Poehler asked about it on her podcast — with notable warmth and grace.
“To get it out of the way, people want to see you and they want to see how you are,” Poehler said at the top of the episode, which dropped earlier this week. “You had this terrible, tragic year. …
