Tributes to 'kind and gentle man' who dedicated his life to helping community

Tributes to 'kind and gentle man' who dedicated his life to helping community

Friends and family have paid tribute to Norman Apps, whose life was dedicated to helping others and was a pillar of the community in Weymouth

'A pillar in the community:' family mourns Avenue E shooting victim

BATON ROUGE - 80-year-old James Williams was sitting on his front porch Tuesday when police say a gunman came to the house he lived in for over 60 years before the gunman shot and killed him.Family members of Williams say he was a pillar in the community and will never be forgotten around the neighborhood for his generosity."You took him from us. I mean took him with a gun at 80-years-old. Why? Why would you do that? He can't hurt nobody. He's b…

Melbourne mourns the passing of community pillar Nick Andrianakos

The funeral of Nick Andrianakos was held on Tuesday, April 1, at Saint Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church in Fawkner, Victoria where family, friends, and community members gathered in deep sorrow to bid him farewell. The service, presided over by His Grace Bishop Evmenios of Chora, was attended by a large crowd, causing traffic congestion in the area. His grandson, Nick, gave a heartfelt speech, reflecting on the legacy of his grandfather, describi…

Fresno State mourns the passing of visionary supporter Bill Lyles

Dr. William M Lyles, DHL, an engineer, businessman, longtime community philanthropist and ardent supporter of Fresno State, passed away on March 26. He was 91. “Bill Lyles and his family have been pillars of our community, embodying the true spirit of generosity, leadership and dedication,” said Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval. “Bill’s entrepreneurial vision and his commitment to empowering future generations have left an indelible …