Russell Clark Whitaker, 19, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of smoke inhalation. Russell was a volunteer firefighter and former high school track team captain. He succumbed to fire and smoke while on a call to the house of his grandmother, Eugenia Whitaker, with whom he was very close. Russell was a member of the St. Bartholomew's youth group and regularly sang in the church choir.
Dorothy Wei-Chen, 88, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of internal bleeding brought on by six broken ribs. Dorothy taught piano to three generations of local children, who knew her as a tough but dedicated instructor who insisted on proper posture. Police are still investigating the cause of her death, and are seeking information on suspects with small feet.
Eugenia Whitaker, 83, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of self-immolation. A regular at Florence Henderson's bridge club, Eugenia was known locally for her tall tales of town curses. Friends say she always knew how to light up a room.
Francisco Ramirez, 62, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of severe blood loss. Ramirez was discovered in the back room of the beloved Ramirez Family Restaurant with puncture wounds on his person. There are no known suspects. Ramirez was known for his passionate nature and love for promoting small business.
Mabel Louise Henderson (née Peterson), 74, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of internal bleeding. Mother to James and Edwin Henderson, wife to Jimmy Henderson, Mabel operated the town's only fabric shop for fifty-two years, located next door to the Ramirez Family Restaurant. Mabel was discovered on the street outside her shop with six sewing needles in her stomach. She had recently finished the costumes for the high school's upcoming production of "Our Town."
James Henderson, 34, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of self-inflicted axe wounds. James was found in the hardware store he inherited from his father, Henderson Hardware. Brother to local singer Edwin Henderson, James made headlines just last week when he dug up an artifact of unknown origin on his property while installing a new fence. He was quoted in the San Palmo Gazette as saying the artifact emitted a ‘pleasant hum’, a claim which was refuted.
Vernon Theodore Sullivan, 78, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of a gunshot to the head. Vernon was known for his prize-winning dahlias and morning canoe trips on Lake Conklin, where he often joined his good friend Bernard Goldman for dawn fishing. Owner of Sullivan’s Diner, in his spare time he ran the community garden for twenty-three years until handing it over to his friend and apprentice, June Cooper. He leaves behind a wife, Janice Sullivan, currently held in state custody for observation.
Harold Winston Greene, 27, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of heart failure brought on by sudden shock. A beloved Little League coach, Harold was discovered in the dugout after hours, clutching a small sneaker to his chest. Loved ones say it is a testament to his tireless dedication.
Ryan Mary Swanson, 28, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of severe exhaustion. Ryan suffered a neurological episode which caused her to run around the perimeter of Lake Conklin until her eventual collapse. She was a part time employee of Henderson Hardware.
Clarence "Clay" Jefferson, 76, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of a brain aneurysm. He was the longtime owner of Jefferson's Feed & Grain and a widower of twelve years. Known for his run-ins with the law, Clay recently made news when he attempted to break into the home of James Henderson for reasons unknown.
Ruth Ann Sullivan, 58, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of drowning. She was survived for six hours by her father, Vernon Theodore Sullivan. Ruth was found floating on Lake Conklin, a place she shared many fond memories of with her father. She was discovered by Ryan Mary Swanson just prior to the woman’s passing. Ruth was the devoted librarian of twenty-two years at James Porter Memorial Library.
Mary Jefferson, 42, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of multiple impacts inconsistent with falling. Wife to Christopher Jefferson, daughter-in-law to Clay Jefferson, Mary clung to life all day before succumbing to her injuries at San Palmo Hospital at 11:59 P.M. Earlier in the week, she had called the San Palmo Police to report strange noises coming from her father-in-law's study, which could not be verified, though several items were reported missing by Detective John Ramirez. The source of her injuries is still under investigation.
Samuel Cooper, 84, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of multiple gunshot wounds. Sam worked seven days a week at his barbershop located between Henderson Hardware and Stone Pharmacy. He enjoyed skeet-shooting with his granddaughter, June.
Walter Richardson, 92, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of a cerebral hemorrhage while attempting to place a long distance call. Walter was a decorated World War II veteran as well as a retired postal carrier. Nurses at Shady Lane Retirement Center, where Walter lived for his last seven years, claim he showed no sign of illness, though he had been exhibiting symptoms of stress.
June Elizabeth Cooper, 21, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of poisoning from unidentifiable plant matter. June recently took over the community garden from Vernon Sullivan, whom she shot.
Agnes Pearl Richardson, 19, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of asphyxiation while eating at Sullivan’s Diner, where she worked. Agnes was known for the handmade quilts she delivered to the Shady Lane Retirement Center during visits to her great-uncle, Walter Richardson. She was a member of the local science club where she met her fiancée, Jennifer Nguyen.
Lucille Mae Mason, 85, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of organ failure. A devout Christian, Lucille was choir director and church organist at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church for nearly five decades. The church is currently seeking a new organist.
George Abbott, 31, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of an overdose. Abbott was the night pharmacist at Stone Pharmacy as well as an amateur astronomer. Abbott published several scientific papers claiming the night skies over San Palmo exhibited several unusual characteristics found nowhere else on Earth. His body was discovered by Raymond Murphy, who had stopped by to pick up his wife's prescription. He is survived by his husband, Ernest.
Edwin Parker Henderson, 29, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of forceful decapitation. Edwin was performing with local rock band Summoner when the crowd, energized by his performance, surged forward and tore him apart. The band was playing a song they’d recently written, inspired by his brother James's artifact. Friends say Edwin died doing what he loved: screaming.
Helen Grace Sullivan, 35, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of unknown crushing injuries. As Vernon Sullivan's youngest daughter, Helen took over Sullivan's Diner just last month, and had already laid out plans for expansion with the help of Francisco Ramirez. She was a former piano student of Dorothy Wei-Chen's and occasionally played organ at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church.
Bernard Isaac Goldman, 77, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of a high speed car crash on Wilson Lane. Goldman was the former owner of Starlight Cinema as well as an impassioned youth mentor. Many residents of San Palmo have celebrated Bernard for the lasting impact he had on their lives.
Chester Beckman, 17, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Chester was the science club president and a weather station volunteer. He was leaving the weather station in a hurry, for reasons unknown, when he was struck by Bernard Goldman’s car on Wilson Lane. He leaves behind two parents, Edward and Christina Beckman, both missing.
Florence "Flo" Henderson, 89, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of unknown electric shock. Described as the rock-solid foundation on which the Henderson family was built, Florence hosted a weekly bridge club attended by Eugenia Whitaker and Martha Holloway, among others. Florence was found in her favorite bridge club chair, which she is now one with for eternity.
Iris Eleanor Murphy, 28, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of a prolonged bludgeoning by multiple assailants, still at large. Iris was a dedicated wife who helped make ends meet by baking and selling cakes out of the family kitchen. Her specialty was wedding cakes.
Raymond Patrick Murphy, 33, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of suffocation by his wife, Iris Eleanor Murphy. Raymond worked at the lumber mill and was often seen in his garage, working into the night. A candle was lit for him at Grady’s Bar where he was a regular.
Martha Jane Holloway, 77, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th after attempting to swallow a ream of newspaper. Martha worked as a reporter for the San Palmo Gazette since 1966, for which she earned multiple journalism awards, including recognition for her series on unexplained disappearances around Lake Conklin. Her last assignment was the interview of James Henderson regarding the artifact found on his property. The artifact became something of an obsession for Martha up until the time of her passing.
Theodore Sullivan, 91, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of natural causes. A cherished uncle to Vernon Sullivan, and great-uncle to Helen Sullivan, Theodore retired at age eighty-four as longtime projectionist at the Starlight Cinema. The Starlight made the news just two days ago when it burned down in a suspected case of arson.
Philip Douglas Holloway, 28, of San Palmo, passed away on April the 12th of unknown causes. Philip was an assistant basketball coach and substitute teacher, as well as a dedicated grandson to journalist Martha Jane Holloway. Phillip was discovered to be in possession of the artifact recovered from the property of James Henderson. It’s believed he was attempting to destroy it when he collapsed unexpectedly. In his pocket was an antique journal which appears to match one reported missing from the study of Clay Jefferson. No services are being held.
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