Phoenix mother dies from COVID-19 on Christmas Day, leaving behind 3 kids and fiancé
On Christmas morning, Maurice Turner lost his fiancée, 30-year-old Lareesia Wright. Turner says they both caught COVID-19 in late August, despite taking the pandemic seriously.
Decatur woman dies of COVID-19 complications before meeting newborn son
A 27-year-old Avondale Estates mother is dead from coronavirus complications and her husband said she never had the chance to meet her newborn baby.
Fond du Lac officer dies, complications from COVID-19
Officer Joseph Kurer, 26, has died due to complications from COVID-19.
Arizona woman devastated after father of her child died from COVID-19
A Valley widow is speaking out, weeks after her husband and the father of her child lost his battle with COVID-19.
Georgia couple dies just days apart after being diagnosed with COVID-19
A family is grieving the loss of a couple who passed away just days apart. Family members say Leroy and Lisa Johnson both died after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
Flags displayed on National Mall in honor of 600,000+ COVID-19 deaths in U.S.
A new art exhibition is being installed on the National Mall that features more than 600,000 white flags, each one representing a life lost to COVID-19 in the U.S. during the pandemic.
Auburndale High teacher dies at Lakeland hospital after contracting COVID-19
An Auburndale High School science teacher has died after contracting COVID-19. D’Anthony Dorsey was just 24 years old and a life-long athlete.
SC mom of 4 dies of COVID-19 complications after giving birth
Sara Caitlin Vilchez, 31, was taken back to the hospital because she was having trouble breathing hours after bringing her newborn home.
Newnan officer’s patrol car now a memorial outside his department
The patrol car for a Newnan policeman who died of COVID-19 has been posted outside his department to allow the public to show their support for him and his family.
Seagoville mom of three dies from COVID-19 days after giving birth
Krystal Blackwell started feeling COVID-19 symptoms about two weeks ago. She now leaves behind two sons and a newborn baby girl, who is just a week old.
Newnan police officer passes away from COVID-19 complications, chief says
Officer Frankie Gutierrez passed away from complications of COVID-19, according to Newnan Chief of Police Brent Blankenship.
Daytona Beach police officer passes away from COVID-19, officials say
Police said that Officer Adam Webb lost his battle at 11:29 a.m. on Wednesday with his wife by his side.
13-year-old Floyd County student dies from COVID-19, coroner says
A 13-year-old Coosa High School student who had been battling COVID-19 since last week died Tuesday morning, officials confirmed.
Pastor’s wife prays for a miracle as unvaccinated husband remains hospitalized with COVID-19
"He bought into all the conspiracy theories that were saying somehow vaccination was a way to infiltrate bad things into your bloodstream, control and freedom. My daughter and I used to tease him all the time and say, ‘You know, there’s no freedom if you’re dead.’"
‘He always followed her’: Polk husband dies a few days after wife’s death; both tested positive for COVID-19
A Polk County husband and wife who were battling COVID-19 for weeks passed away just a few days apart. Both had underlying health conditions and were unvaccinated. "I have such loving and beautiful angels looking over me now," their daughter said.
Six boys orphaned after losing both parents in three years
Two tragedies in three years have left six boys without their parents.
Hall County school resource officer loses month-long battle with COVID-19
Deputy Chris Bachelor, 42, passed away at Northeast Georgia Medical Center around 5:31 a.m. after nearly a month of battling the disease, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office.
COVID-19 delta variant races through entire Oakland household, killing father and sending mother to ICU
An Oakland family has been dealing with the heartbreaking loss of a father from COVID-19 as they’ve been holding out hope for their mother’s full recovery from the devastating illness.
Tampa pediatric nurse, mother of 3, dies from COVID-19
Nikki Bass' life revolved around children; her three girls -- Ally, Sierra and Hannah – and the children she treated at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa. She wasn't vaccinated and contracted COVID-19 as pediatric cases surged in her hospital. Now, at 38, she's gone and her family is left to pick up the pieces.
Battling cancer and unable to get vaccine, teacher dies from COVID-19 complications
Kelly Peterson was being treated for leukemia and had a compromised immune system. Her doctor decided the vaccine may be too hard on her body and suggested she wait, but despite wearing a mask, she became infected with COVID-19 and died. Her family hopes Kelly's story will inspire others to get vaccinated.