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James Avery, Creator of a Southern Jewelry Empire, Dies at 96

2018-05-03T19:24:24+0000

His company grew from a one-man operation in Texas to 80 stores across the South, gaining particular renown for its religiously inspired creations.


Producers Guild noms announced, Avery dead at 65

2014-01-02T20:52:58+0000

The day's top showbiz news and headlines including nominees for the Producers Guild Awards are announced, James Avery dies at age 65, and J.K. Rowling's lawyer is fined for breach of confidentiality. Bob Mezan reports.


James Avery, ‘Fresh Prince’ Actor, Dies at 68

2014-01-02T01:24:06+0000

Mr. Avery, who played the surrogate father to Will Smith’s character on the 1990-96 NBC sitcom, also appeared in movies and was a popular voice-over actor.


Mary Ellen Avery, Premature Babies’ Savior, Dies at 84

2012-01-12T01:59:27+0000

Dr. Avery was a medical researcher who made a single, crucial discovery about newborns’ ability to breathe.


Val Avery, Tough-Guy Actor in Movies, Is Dead at 85

2009-12-15T06:23:49+0000

Mr. Avery was an actor who worked for nearly 50 years playing tough guys on both sides of the law in dozens of television series and films.


Cardinal Avery Dulles, Theologian, Is Dead at 90

2008-12-12T18:34:33+0000

Cardinal Dulles was the only American theologian ever appointed to the College of Cardinals.


Cardinal Avery Dulles, theologian, dies

2008-11-12T05:00:00+0000

Cardinal Avery Dulles, a scion of diplomats and Presbyterians who converted to Roman Catholicism, rose to pre-eminence in Catholic theology and became the only American theologian ever appointed to the College of Cardinals, died Friday died Friday morning at Fordham University in the New York. He was 90. His death, at the Jesuit infirmary at the university, was confirmed by the New York Province of the Society of Jesus in Manhattan.


Paid Notice: Deaths EVARTS, KATHARINE AVERY

2006-05-07T05:00:00+0000

EVARTS--Katharine Avery of Kent, CT died peacefully on April 19, 2006, at the age of 107. She was born in Westbury, Long Island on October 29, 1898. As a child, Mrs. Evarts lived with her family at ''Wheatly.'' Summers were spent in Newport, where she became an accomplished sailor, inspired by her father, Edwin D. Morgan, who had defended the America's Cup with the sloop Columbia in 1901. She lived in Windsor, Vermont, during her marriage to Jeremiah Maxwell Evarts, where she managed the Evarts ...


Paid Notice: Deaths CHAPPELL, SMITH, AVERY LINCOLN

2005-05-17T05:00:00+0000

CHAPPELL - SMITH -- Avery Lincoln. On May 14th, 2005, at age 38, after a courageous fight with breast cancer. Beloved wife of J. Kevin Smith. Adoring mother of Ellery, Emeline and Stillman Smith. Cherished daughter of William B. Jr. and Percilla Avery Lincoln Chappell. Devoted sister of Richard B. Chappell. Interment private. Memorial service at The Church Of The Heavenly Rest, Fifth Avenue at 90 Street, Wednesday, May 18th at 11 AM. Contributions to The Avery L. ChappellSmith Memorial Fund, C/O ...


Paid Notice: Deaths CHAPPELL, SMITH, AVERY LINCOLN

2005-05-16T05:00:00+0000

CHAPPELL - SMITH -- Avery Lincoln. On May 14th, 2005, at age 38, after a courgeous fight with breast cancer. Beloved wife of J. Kevin Smith. Adoring mother of Ellery, Emeline and Stillman Smith. Cherished daughter of William B. Jr. and Percilla Avery Lincoln Chappell. Devoted sister of Richard B. Chappell. Interment private. Memorial service at The Church Of The Heavenly Rest, Fifth Avenue at 90 Street, to be announced in tomorrow's paper. Contributions to The Avery L. Chappell - Smith Memorial ...



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Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:41:11 +0000

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