New funeral plans for civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson shared, including services in DC and South Carolina

The Rev. Jesse Jackson’s family announced revised funeral arrangements for the Chicago-based civil rights icon and presidential candidate beginning next Thursday.

Memorial services for Rev. Jesse Jackson expanded to include South Carolina and Washington, DC

Memorial services honoring the life of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. will be expanded beyond Chicago with events in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina.

Death notices for Feb. 25

Bach, Brandon Matthew, 34, Olympia, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at home. Funeral Alternatives of Washington, Tumwater, 360-753-1065. Divesti, Sharon Lee, 77, Yelm, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at Prestige Rosemont Assisted Facility, Yelm. Funeral Alternatives of Washington, Tumwater, 360-753-1065.
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Hundreds attend 'funeral' for the penny in Washington, DC

WASHINGTON (WJW) – Hundreds of people gathered together in Washington, D.C. on Saturday to mourn the penny after the recent discontinuation and retirement of the U.S. coin. People came together at the Lincoln Memorial dressed as Abraham Lincoln, George ...