IJR News - today's news from every sideThree women remembered in Maine, Massachusetts obituariesLifestyle — Nov 1, 2026Nancy Lee Wakefield, 83, of South Portland, died Oct. 27; she was remembered for her kindness, devotion to family and Christian faith, and her interest in genealogy. Separate notices report the deaths of Nancy J. Hemond, 75, of North Chelmsford, and Nancy Jane Smith, who died Oct. 15; Smith’s service is scheduled for Nov. 5 in Winslow.
Franklin Dean Crumley, 90, diesLifestyle — Oct 26, 2026Franklin Dean Crumley, 90, died Oct. 23 after a life of service in Johnson City, including decades running his repair shop, working at a funeral home and serving his church and community. Clayton Crouse was remembered for his devotion to family and faith, love of sports and golf, and service on his church’s security team; his funeral was scheduled for Oct. 28 in Benton, Kentucky.
Obituaries Reported Across Tennessee, MaineLifestyle — Oct 25, 2026Clarksville-area obituaries remember Susan Rittenberry, 54, and Patsy Oliver, 74, for their devotion to family; Rittenberry also for her faith and work supporting children, with services scheduled in Clarksville. In Maine, Kim Hebert, 67, died after a battle with leukemia, while Annette Hedwig Fey is remembered for her close family ties and the joys she found in everyday life.
Montana Tech 3D-Prints Edmonia Lewis Statue ReplicaLifestyle — Oct 18, 2026Phyllis Catherine Etter, 88, of Dupont, and Jean Ellen Emmons, 91, of Portland, Maine, have died; their obituaries remember their devotion to family and share funeral or remembrance details. Effie Mae Smith, 85, of Bedford, also died at her daughter’s home; her obituary notes her Kentucky roots and that she was preceded in death by her husband.
