Motown pioneer Janie Bradford, who helped shape the label from the beginning, dies at 87
One of Motown’s earliest employees, Bradford helped write the label’s first major hit and preserve its legacy for generations. Janie
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One of Motown’s earliest employees, Bradford helped write the label’s first major hit and preserve its legacy for generations. Janie
One of the label’s first hires, she worked on “Money (That’s What I Want)” and went on to have a hand in many other songs.
Janet Sue Elli, 85, of Morgantown, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, after a long battle with cancer. She was born Sept. 4, 1941, in Morgantown, to the...
Photo via the Country Music Hall of Fame Country singer, actress and entrepreneur Dolly Parton has died. She was 80. An official announcement from Parton’s team memorized her with...
Betty Jane Burton 1935-2026 Betty Jane Burton, age 90, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Winchester Medical Center. Born October 6, 1935 in...
RIPTON — Geraldine M. Jackson, born July 26, 1946, passed away Sept. 21, 2026, peacefully at home, surrounded by those who loved her most. Geraldine met the love of her life, Homer...
American country singer Jeannie C. Riley performs at the International Festival of Country Music at Wembley Arena, London, UK, 12th April 1982. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Ge...
She helped pen hits including “Money (That’s What I Want)” and “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby."
Janice Lynn (Steffen) Nichter, 64, of Fort Wayne and Noblesville, passed away peacefully at Stillwater Hospice Home on Saturday morning, Oct. 10, 2026, following a brief battle wit...
Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs, who helped pen hits including “Money (That’s What I Want)” and “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby,” has died at 87.
Nana Joretta Deep Warman Winter, affectionately known throughout her life as “Nana Jo,” passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in Morgantown. Born January 21, 1941, she was the on...
Nancy Tucker Jones 1941-2026 Nancy Tucker Jones, age 84, of Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center in Berkele...
John DeMarinis, Jr. 1935-2026 John DeMarinis, Jr., age 91, Berkeley Springs, W.Va., passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Harmony at Martinsburg and while under the care of H...
Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs, who helped pen hits including “Money (That’s What I Want)” and “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby,” has died at 87.
Songwriter who contributed to the first record made at Motown’s Detroit studio and co-wrote many of the label’s hitsJanie Bradford was a poetry-loving receptionist, not yet out of...
CARROLL, Ohio — Janet Marie Russell passed quietly and peacefully at the age of 94, Oct. 12, 2026, at Carroll Place in Carroll, Ohio. She was born Aug. 15, 1932 and lived in Middle...
The legendary singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist is gone at 80.
NASHVILLE, TN - Jean Shephard attends the 2011 Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony induction at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on May 22, 2011 in Nashville, Tennes...
Tributes continue to pour in for Dolly Parton after the iconic country singer, actor and philanthropist’s death on August 25 at age 80. Her former co-star Jane Fonda tells Democrac...
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