Matt Schudel has been an obituary writer at The Washington Post since 2004. He previously worked for publications in Washington, New York, North Carolina and Florida.

Harrison Smith is a reporter on The Washington Post's obituaries desk. Since joining the obituaries section in 2015, he has profiled big-game hunters, fallen dictators and Olympic champions. He ...

When Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at 100, newspapers around the world quickly published obituaries, some written decades ago by reporters who have moved on.

Bobbye Pratt, news researcher at Washington Post, dies at 89 She was remembered as an “invaluable” staff member, especially during the D.C. sniper shootings. January 21, 2025 ...

John Feinstein, sports commentator and best-selling author, dies at 69. He had a long affiliation with The Washington Post and wrote books including “A Season on the Brink,” about Indiana ...

A previous version of this obituary included a photo caption that incorrectly identified William H. Luers with Muhammad Ali in 2002, based on information from the Associated Press. Mr.

Pope Francis, whose humility and empathy reshaped the papacy, dies at 88. He made few changes to Catholic doctrine, but his inclusive style inspired adoration and provoked criticism.

A previous version of this obituary incorrectly said that Frances Conley was 84 when she died. She died at 83. The obituary has been corrected. For Frances Conley, one of the first women to join ...

Kenneth Walker, award-winning journalist, dies at 73. He shared an Emmy Award for his reports on apartheid South Africa for ABC News’s “Nightline.” ...

Matt Schudel has been an obituary writer at The Washington Post since 2004. He previously worked for publications in Washington, New York, North Carolina and Florida.