he said ‘You know you did this to yourself right?' " Heather Cornelius tells PEOPLE Buffalo Bills linebacker Cornelius Bennett knocks away a pass by New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler during Super Bowl XXV on Jan .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Mark Inabinett | minabinett@al.comCornelius Bennett considers his 14 seasons in the NFL to be worthy of a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame But the Hall of Fame Selection Committee has not confirmed that yet The former Alabama All-American linebacker has been eligible for enshrinement since the Class of 2006 but he has not been selected for enshrinement For the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 Bennett was among the final 50 players considered for induction “I’ll never give up hope,” Bennett said on Sunday at the Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa, where he was attending the Class of 2025 induction ceremony for the Senior Bowl Hall of Fame but you look at everything else I did on the football field one of the most unselfish guys to ever play the game of football “If I have to wait another 10 years to get in there After a career at Alabama that landed him in the College Football Hall of Fame in 2005 Bennett entered the NFL as the second selection of the 1987 draft and played in 206 regular-season and 21 playoffs games over 14 seasons Bennett played in four straight Super Bowls with the Buffalo Bills and another one with the Atlanta Falcons Bennett earned five Pro Bowl invitations and was a first-team All-Pro in 1988 when the UPI tabbed him as its NFL Defensive Player of the Year Bennett was a second-team pick on the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s All-Decade team for the 1990s. Junior Seau, former Auburn standout Kevin Greene and former Alabama standout Derrick Thomas were the first-team linebackers They’re all in the Pro Football Hall of Fame RELATED: ALABAMA ROOTS: TOP 10 IN NFL GAMES STARTED Since he became eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Bennett has annually been on the list of modern-era nominees But the Class of 2025 was Bennett’s last year to be selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in that way Bennett’s Hall of Fame candidacy will be considered by the Seniors Screening Committee to start a process that will result in the Seniors Blue-Ribbon Committee advancing three players to finalist status for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee’s vote Bennett is changing status because the 2025 season will be the 25th since he retired the limit for Modern-Era Committee consideration along with a coach finalist and a contributor finalist will be considered by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee for the Class of 2026 Each member will be able to vote for three of the candidates and candidates must be listed on 80 percent of the ballots to earn enshrinement This is a system used for the first time for the Class of 2025 the senior finalists were considered in the same vote as the modern-era finalists “I could care less how it happens,” Bennett said it’ll give my grandkids the opportunity to see Pawpaw so it’ll give them a chance to witness what I did as a living He’s given me that kind of patience to wait and see what happens.” Thomas is among the eight Alabama alumni in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Bennett played at Ensley High School in Birmingham Ten players from Alabama high schools are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame -- Robert Brazile FOR MORE OF AL.COM’S COVERAGE OF THE NFL, GO TO OUR NFL PAGE Mark Inabinett is a sports reporter for Alabama Media Group. 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All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices I spoke with architect and teacher Chris Cornelius at length on his project of creating Indigenous architecture and artifacts for contemporary and future audiences Cornelius’s work at studio:indigenous is slow We spoke about maintaining a magic in architecture and developing ways to share that are stripped from a compulsion to fully know and exhaustively understand This conversation is a small part of an extended exchange that has given me great hope Wisconsin and raised on the Oneida Reservation in Wisconsin He lives and works on the ancestral lands of the Pueblo Anoushka Mariwala (Rail): How do we talk about your work It’s an intense—though good—struggle for me to describe your practice as someone very clearly outside of it I don’t even have the language or vocabulary that it takes to talk about everything that you’re trying to do the way you move through the world with such intentionality Chris Cornelius: I remember distinctly when I was in graduate school thinking to myself “What is it that I want to do?” One was that I wanted to create spaces—buildings at that time—for Indigenous people that really reflected the culture create the contemporary artifacts of the culture If my ancestors came back from the seventeenth century and they saw a longhouse (our people are traditionally builders of longhouses) that was built out of concrete Is this all we got?” The other was really just as a professional who was really the only Indigenous architect that I knew and someone that had built his own career and created his own voice wasn’t replicating any sort of Indigenous forms but he was using Indigenous values in the work like the National Museum of the American Indian “We have to have Chris Cornelius design this.” That’s the goal but that was the thing that was driving and compelling me because I knew I had to be a good architect and designer first No one was going to listen to what I had to say unless I was but I also think that the way you think about yourself as a descendant of the practice of architecture is a refusal and negotiation with the profession You’ve been very deliberate about confronting and entering systems that have historically obstructed or rejected Indigeneity both as a designer and as an administrator Cornelius: I don’t think that Douglas Cardinal was the Indigenous guy and I didn’t want to be that either—to let that define who I am It happens in architecture a lot: there’s a sustainability person I didn’t want that kind of sort of moniker identifying my work I felt like they taught me how to think about the world and my teachers respected me as an Indigenous person I just felt like something was pushing me forward I had always just thought about my grandmother and my ancestors and I know that they had struggles that were real But I also understood that these people were counting on me I understand that if I’m going to do what I’m saying I’m going to do It was years before anyone really started paying attention to what I was doing I knew that if I wasn’t prepared for that moment What I really want to do is get people to think about Indigeneity differently There’s remarkable attention towards all Indigenous creative people today No one else was going to be able to give this sort of content to others These institutions I’m teaching at have begun to open up and they are doing something by inviting me to do this work What I’m doing is not just about Indigeneity Rail: I think part of the way I understand your practice is in language which is this whole other thing that is necessary to enter your world we also have this manifesto that you have written which seems like the very beginning of your thinking via words Cornelius: I think it’s valid to see it that way I find writing laborious; I don’t think that I’m good at it When I presented my graduate thesis project and I sat down at three in the morning when I finished pinning it up “How am I going to talk about all this?” I decided to talk about it in a sort of narrative way I think about this a lot when I’m making things when I’m not even sure where something came from is that is exactly how I think about architecture I’m trying to make a beautiful thing that someone’s going to look at and say “That’s a nice thing,” whether or not they get the story My thesis paper was largely based on Roland Barthes because I just got fascinated with this idea of the sign and the signifier This is what happens in my culture with iconography with things that stand for much more than what it is That’s where I value my architectural education It’s just that we have to augment this type of knowledge with other points of view which is the thing that architecture schools have not been doing Rail: The thing that I love that you do is what if the deer encountered it in the forest and answering it is not within your prerogative as much as presenting it is It is disarming to listen to you and think “It’s not about me.” To first remove myself from the architecture I had gotten to this point of being able to build and draw and make things That’s where I learned how to make; I learnt the skills but not what it is It didn’t make any sense until I did the bear model where I was trying to remove myself from the authorship and I wanted to tell the story What if I stopped thinking about the answers and started thinking about the real questions The storyteller is not trying to be a part of the story I feel like maybe the practice has started to gravitate away from that a little bit but it’s how star architects were sort of operating so I was trying to remove myself but also speak and maneuver and operate my own work Rail: The thing with both your methods—a geometrical operation and a hand craft—is that they are so intensely legible with closed logics of understanding their projection You are not interested in distinguishing a building from a model your practice is so densely bundled up in secrecy I don’t know how anything you make gets made There is no complex construction drawing and there is no detail section You are choosing what is relevant to someone encountering your work I realized at some point what I was going to keep secret and what I wasn’t and I need to come up with my own.” It’s usually not as good but because my life experiences are different If I’ve said an idea out loud twenty times I still haven’t told anyone what they’re made out of and what they are because I do think it will unravel it a little bit too much If a magician tells you the woman they’re sawing in half is two women I have found that if I start to reveal certain things If I tell you all about all the proportions I use and how I operate in Rhino that’s when I saw it up close and personal The way that he was doing things was the way he wanted to do them and the profession at the time didn’t see that as valid What he was actually doing was taking what he knew about the site Making the thing is actually sort of magical and if you tell too many people about the magic around it and then I started doing it on the full pieces and I will never tell anyone what they’re made out of the assumption that something has a use and a purpose What I’m trying to do is pull in a different kind of language and what it signifies is much deeper and much more vast than what it is made of that you have curated a story for me that I am going to encounter is a gift and it is consistently demanded to answer questions and justify its being in ways that are ungenerous and less exciting Cornelius: When I started pursuing architecture doing construction sets and learning how things go together Another thing that I learned with Predock was that the project had a budget but the decisions that were made to do that were based on the values we had established in the design already In changing this thing from this material to this one even when we were asked questions by a contractor There’s one thing about the school that I only show students no one else will know what this problem is but I knew from Predock that it was important to him it was knowing in that moment that this shit matters What you don’t see are all of the health clinics in Wisconsin that I designed You don’t see all of the high school additions I designed You don’t see the fifteen houses I designed on my own reservation And there’s a reason I don’t show it to you It doesn’t help advance what I’m trying to do or what I’m saying it’s all experience that I have to be able to do what I do now Rail: Can we talk about your project Not My HUD House I want to talk about how to make architecture at a building scale a thing to value How can we have a sustained relationship with the land we are cutting and they resolve themselves and belong to themselves Cornelius: That shouldn’t stop us from seeing the world If we as architects see the value of what we’re doing in that place The buildings that are on the High Line are almost like pieces of furniture The unoptimistic thing is to say that capitalism has taken over things and the people who benefit most from it are not the ones that are actually moving the system where that exchange value is removed from the land It’s actually about a thing that we’re supposed to take care of It was a conversation in my brain for years 12 of these homes when I was working for the development division of my tribe This HUD house has been deployed on so many Indigenous people in the US and Canada why not counter that with this thing that I’ve designed What if I can put a thing into the world that operates the same way as this other ranch home but it’s not made out of all of these things that people don’t realize are actually harming them I didn’t let the client in the project get in the way for someone to ask me to do it or commission it because no one’s going to engage with it until they see the thing Rail: That project is a big move away from the work is precious and different and singular There’s a different generosity that is associated with giving away the assumption is that parts of it will be taken and reproduced Cornelius: There was a point where I went to my own tribe to say You can have them and you don’t have to pay me for this.” But they wouldn’t do it It was almost a step too far out of the normal operative logic of funding and building People on these reservations literally go to a lumber yard to get all the pieces and parts to build a home I think about Frank Lloyd Wright and the Usonian homes and his textile block houses Le Corbusier did it with the Dom-Ino House by presenting a new standard way of making these homes Everyone has views about housing that really just don’t ever catch on because they’re almost too generic for an audience If they’re treated like these one-off masterpieces I designed this thing that is the future artifact because they just won’t build them anymore although this may or may not happen in my lifetime Rail: The ability to think in an extended X-axis of time is something I feel you have an intense muscle for It makes me think that the dexterity to be able to do it but also to translate it into some material form where I think the three-dimensional is already in the thinking Cornelius: Architecture school can ruin that for us sometimes and Zack made during our time together in studio last year Your education until the point of our studio had convinced you that it wasn’t an architectural drawing but a problem with the whole framework that we’re operating in I’ve started to really realize how much of my life as a very young person has to do with the way that I think now Without giving too many details about how I grew up because that’s not actually what's important here or I decided that I’m not going to look directly at that thing What I didn’t realize was that is the power of architecture I’ve always thought about that thing when I’m building models Can an architecture still have that response?” It’s completely uncontrollable the closest shared language that we can sort of arrive at when looking at a thing together is the feeling or all of the stuff that’s holding something up What’s important is the effect of the stuff Rail: Your project ukwé·tase (newcomer/stranger) and all of its materials do it so can you describe to me what deer hide is like because I wasn’t really thinking about what it is which I did for the Chicago Architecture Biennial I decided to use deer hides on a third of this thing this is how I think about materials.” I actually think about them as if they were animals There were a number of things that were surprising about the actual thing where I just took the same deer hide and copy-and-pasted it I actually had to order it from different sources The people that installed it did an amazing job at cutting it on a line making sure we couldn’t see fasteners along that edge because it reflects the colors of its environment onto its belly because its belly would be darker than the rest of its body I wanted to take that and open it out and spread it out as much as to think about materials in the same way that I think about countershading They’re probably 3 by 4 to 5 feet long each I decided to take the sheathing off and allow you to see the frame because I just want you to think about what that is to me and now it’s my responsibility to take care of it I couldn’t find another home for the piece I think about them differently than I would think about any kind of building material that’s a consumable thing that gets replaced because of maintenance or whatever or staining things in the world as they interact with water and air and light differently We should think about materials like I think of the life of that animal because it has to exist in the world and protect itself from snow and rain and mud And that comparison between the two things is what I think makes it so amazing Anoushka Mariwala is the Assistant Architecture Editor. Home Cornelius is a great example of how accepting The Lamron is to all majors at Geneseo She has made incredible contributions to the paper and we will miss her sparkling energy is a senior Anthropology major at SUNY Geneseo When not doing classwork or editing The Lamron Cornelius likes to spend her time crafting reading “cheesy romance books,” playing The Sims 4 Cornelius chose to attend Geneseo specifically for its Anthropology department She applied to several schools with similar departments but chose Geneseo “because they had way more anthropology…more opportunities and a much more solid program.” “I will admit that I did not know what anthropology meant to the full extent before going to Geneseo,” she explained when I asked why she had chosen this field She noted that she had always been interested in history and social studies but wasn’t unaware of their differences It's really about the actual people themselves.” Cornelius is currently focusing her studies on archaeology specifically When I asked if that had always been the plan she clarified that she had been very against archaeology originally: “Because of what I saw in pop culture I was deeply against the whole treasure hunters students must study all four subsections of the field: cultural and biological anthropology she had originally been focused on cultural studies realized that archaeology isn’t just “treasure hunting” but is the physical side of cultural anthropology “It's just looking into cultures,” Cornelius explained I had taken an Intro to Archeology class with Dr and I had learned the truth about archeology…and then I fell in love with it.” Cornelius recently did a semester-long directed study focused on the Vitale collection the Geneseo Anthropology department had a collection of artifacts donated by an amateur archaeologist and prepare them to go to the Livingston County Historical Society Museum which are any things that are made of stone or you might think of as like an arrowhead,” she explained resuming a short project from last year in Bristol Valley Cornelius will be joining students and professors who worked to uncover the foundation of a barn they will be attempting to discover remnants of a farmhouse “There's not just one way to do archeology There's not just one way things can get to a museum They're not always grave robbing,” Cornelius said “It's not all Indiana Jones.” Although cliché when I asked if she had a favorite Indiana Jones film she answered with Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) she was dealing with what she described as the worst mental health of her life very rough transition from high school to college my anxiety had gotten basically out of control and it had completely disconnected me from everything around me,” she admitted she was convinced that because of this setback she was not ready for college and couldn’t engage in new things “I didn’t see any longevity here,” she explained Things have changed a lot for Cornelius in the past three years “The reason I stayed is because nobody came to pick me up,” she joked Her family pushed and encouraged her to try She explained more about what else helped: “My freshman roommate is probably the only reason that I have actually stayed here this entire time.” (She flatters me) pushing herself to make friends and join activities Despite thinking that she wanted to transfer from Geneseo for years When I asked if there was anything she would have done differently she said she would have gotten involved earlier She is glad to have taken the time to work on her mental health and instead said and I had just as wonderful an experience in college as anybody else did It's not too late to make new friends.” I told her that I think her freshman self would be happy to see her now I asked Cornelius if she had advice for incoming students “You are way more capable than you think you are I am way more capable than I thought I was My confidence is maybe insane now…but that's so much better than being scared in your dorm… It is never too late to try to test how capable you are SUNY Geneseo’s student newspaper since 1922 all comments that include harassment or any sort of hate speech will be deleted promptly Arts and Entertainment Letters to the Editor The Normal Ajani Cornelius speaks with Staff Writer Tommy Yarrish on first impressions after arriving at the Cowboys facilities the relationship he has with Junior Adams and what he is trying to accomplish at rookie mini camp Tyler Neville speaks with the media about playing for the Cowboys his early impressions on Brian Schottenheimer and his background with programs that focus on culture Traeshon Holden talks with the media about taking advantage of every opportunity he gets what a dream come true it is to be with the Cowboys and how being an undrafted rookie had motivated him speaks with Staff Reporter Nicole Hutchison on rookie mini camp workouts so far what he loves about the facilitie and what keeps him going to battle his 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talks with Staff Writer Patrik Walker about what it means to play for the Cowboys and what the most impressive thing he has seen after arriving at the facilities Donovan Ezeiruaku talks with Cowboys Reporter Nicole Hutchison on what it means to wear a star on his helmet what the vibe of the rookie class is this year and what it means to be a versatile player The Draft Show and 105.3 The Fan speak for the first time with the Dallas Cowboys 2025 first round pick DE Donovan Ezeiruaku Watch as the Dallas Cowboys host a press conference to introduce 2025 first round draft pick G Tyler Booker from the Star in Frisco The Draft Show and 105.3 The Fan speak for the first time with the Dallas Cowboys 2025 first round pick G Tyler Booker WR Jalen Tolbert shares his thoughts on doing team events and what's to come in 2025 with new coaching changes OL Tyler Smith shares his thoughts on the playing field at the Home Run Derby and his experience with Zack Martin and what his retirement has meant to him Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again ROANOKE, Va. — Brad Cornelius, CEO of Farm Credit of the Virginias (FCV) has announced his plans to retire in the fourth quarter of 2025 With over 33 years of dedicated service to the Farm Credit System Cornelius joined Farm Credit in 1992 when he began his career at AgGeorgia Farm Credit He advanced to Chief Credit Officer of AgChoice Farm Credit in Pennsylvania served as CEO of Cape Fear Farm Credit in North Carolina and joined the FCV leadership team as Chief Credit Officer in 2019 he has created a culture of excellence and accountability as he focused on growing the association serving our customer-owners and communities and expanding our cooperative’s investments in talent and technology and process improvements,” said Farm Credit of the Virginias Board Chair Kevin Craun The financial services cooperative has grown to over $2.3 billion in total loan volume under Cornelius’ leadership and now serves more than 12,500 customer-owners “It has been an honor to lead our team members in our work to fulfill our mission and serve our customer-owners Serving those who work in agriculture has been the focus of my career and it is gratifying to know that I am leaving the cooperative in a solid position I’m looking forward to seeing what they can accomplish in the future,” Cornelius said “The dedication of our team members to our mission and the commitment of our customer-owners to supporting their cooperative is a powerful combination to continue to build upon.” “With the support of a talented team and experienced board we are confident the leadership transition will go well We will continue to put our customer-owners first and lead Farm Credit to success now and into the future,” said Craun Craun noted that the board of directors has been committed to staff development and succession planning for many years allowing FCV to be well-positioned for Cornelius’ retirement They will be launching a national search to fill this role “We remain committed to selecting a leader who will exemplify our values and work cooperatively to support the success of agriculture and our rural communities.” About Farm Credit of the Virginias Farm Credit of the Virginias provides over $2.3 billion dollars in financing to more than 12,500 farmers agribusinesses and rural homeowners throughout Virginia Farm Credit is a cooperative capitalized largely through investments made by farmers ranchers and the rural homeowners and businesses that borrow from them as part of a nationwide network they are the largest single provider of agricultural credit in the United States and have been for over 100 years  Farm Credit helps maintain and improve the quality of life in rural America and on the farm through its constant commitment to competitive lending expert financial services and for facilitating and sharing knowledge and resources through the Farm Credit Knowledge Center — USPOULTRY’s 2022 Women’s Leadership Conference developed by a team of professional women in various levels of management with diverse responsibilities management and communication skills necessary for professional growth and provide encouragement for women in all career stages to reach their full potential a lending cooperative that serves Virginia announced that Aaron Wolfinger joined the Association’s agribusiness lending team as a relationship manager based at the Harrisonburg branch Wolfinger will focus his efforts on retaining and growing the wood industry segment of the agribusiness […] — Caitlin Bailey has been elected to the Farm Credit of the Virginias (FCV) board of directors by its customer-owners Bailey will have the opportunity to support FCV in providing financing to rural homeowners farmers and landowners in 96 counties in Virginia — The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) has begun accepting nominations and applications for the fourth Cohort of the Advanced Training for Animal Agriculture Leaders Applications and nominations are due November 17 at 11:59 p.m The 16-month leadership program blends in-person and virtual working sessions to focus on four areas of development: […] FFAR Announces Grant Opportunity to Advance Crop and Animal Systems MDA New Video on the Effects of Saltwater Intrusion on Farmland FRISCO, Texas — The third and final day of the 2025 NFL Draft is one the Dallas Cowboys met with a bit of impatience, trading up in the fifth round after seeing several of their remaining top interests where they lacked a pick due to the trade for Jonathan Mingo And while Mingo will still be looked upon to step up in what will be his first full camp and regular season with the Cowboys and have used their sixth-round pick to select.. Using their first-round pick in this year's draft on offensive guard Tyler Booker didn't preclude the Cowboys from doubling down on their offensive line with yet another draft pick could be very well be tested at guard to see where he fits best One person on the Cowboys' staff that would know well is Junior Adams who signed onto Dallas' coaching staff after a successful stay at Oregon as co-offensive coordinator He isn't the most imposing as far as height goes though Cornelius is also not exactly a small human being standing at 6-foot-4 and weirhing in at 312 lbs (per his pro day measurements) His mean streak and bully demeanor might serve him better in a phone booth than on an island and Cornelius is far from bashful when it comes to .. an opposing defender in the chest and pads His background also lends to an exceptional work ethic — once traveling 90 minutes daily to an from prep high school in Upstate New York to give him an opportunity to play football for an organized team — earning his way to becoming a two-year starter at Oregon arguably the best team in the nation in 2024 for much of the season The 22-year-old is solid with his feet and spatial awareness and has the muscle to move large defenders off of their spot as well as the anchor that makes him difficult to move having started late in his young life due to circumstances/environmental factors that were out of his control until high school (no organized teams in his area) and his athleticism will make for a question mark in placing him at tackle full-time so this feels like a possible conversion to guard with his ability as a tackle being a "break glass in case of emergency" situation and to absorb the power delivered by NFL defensive tackles Cornelius could make for a solid flier that challenges players like T.J Bass and Brock Hoffman as insurance on the interior of the offensive line The former Bruin showed what he could do at UCLA and he explained what NFL gamewreckers he's been studying to bring that same violence for the Cowboys the Cowboys have added 30 new players to the roster creating plenty of changes at each position Former NFL head coach and current Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien has a unique perspective on the Cowboys' first two 2025 NFL Draft picks He offered his perspective on the two and what they bring to Dallas When Brian Schottenheimer became Cowboys' head coach and that includes some that required looking in the mirror New Cowboys defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku is ready to get to work in his new home and prides himself on being a versatile "dawg" that can cause havoc in the backfield The Cowboys hosted all 18 of their rookies at the Star in Frisco on Thursday to start the preparations for the team's rookie minicamp Not content to use only one 2025 NFL Draft pick on a running back the Cowboys launched one at Jaydon Blue and the other at Phil Mafah; and both appear ready for impact attended an East Carolina prospect camp in 2021 now head coach Blake Harrell had no idea that the 6'2 170 pound cornerback his staff saw that day would turn into a school legend Mazi Smith is the starting nose tackle for 2025 but the Cowboys' depth chart behind him needed firepower and they may have gained a lot of artillery with Toia and Akingbesote It's all beginning to sink in for the Cowboys' draft class of 2025 as Tyler Booker every other selection is officially assigned a shiny new jersey numbers in Dallas Former Cowboys running back Tashard Choice coached fifth-round draft pick Jaydon Blue for three years at Texas and now will get to see him play for the same team he did 17 years later Mickey Spagnola covers his overall impressions of the draft weekend A woman and her three children were found dead at an Oregon home in an incident authorities described as a "tragic story." "It was a call by somebody who came by the residence and found the bodies," Huey told Fox12 Authorities did not specify the cause of deaths and Huey in an email to USA TODAY on Thursday said his department did not have any new information to offer at the moment Cornelius police chief: The family's deaths are an 'unthinkable tragedy'Huey called the situation a "pretty tragic event" for "a small community between Cornelius and North Plains," KATU-TV reported he added that this incident is "going to hit them hard," per the TV station Cornelius Police Chief Mitch Coley, in a statement to ABC News said the "community has been shaken to its core," and described the deaths as "an unthinkable tragedy." "While the investigation is still ongoing and details are limited I want to acknowledge the heartbreak this brings to the families involved and our entire city," Coley said in his statement to the media outlet "This is a deeply emotional time for everyone: neighbors and the first responders who were called to the scene I ask that we all come together with compassion and care." Neighbors told KATU and KPTV they had seen the children happily playing every now and then and that the victims were like any other family adding they had limited interactions with them due to a language barrier According to neighbors who spoke with the local media outlets the family had recently returned to the home after being displaced by a fire Authorities said they did not believe there was any imminent danger to the public Authorities are in contact with the Forest Grove School District to ensure "timely communication reaches students and personnel impacted by this tragic story," according to the news release were kindergarten and second-grade students at Cornelius Elementary School The school district said while it had no additional information to offer on the open investigation it is "providing district grief and mental health care resources for students Authorities said the investigation into the incident is still in the early stages and they did not specify if any arrests had been made Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY Reach her at sshafiq@gannett.com and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7 (KATU) — A 37-year-old woman and her three children were found dead at a Cornelius home Tuesday afternoon according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s office spokesperson Deputy David Huey said someone called police at about 3 p.m That person had found the four people dead at the home in the 300 block of North 15th Avenue which is next to Cornelius Elementary School He said the bodies were found in a building attached to the home The sheriff's office said the children were 2 Huey confirmed to KATU News that two of the children went Cornelius Elementary School The sheriff's office did not release anyone's identities “This is a pretty tragic event,” a visibly shaken Huey said during a media briefing at the scene “This is a small community between Cornelius and North Plains People who live in the north Cornelius neighborhood were shocked to see the home become a crime scene “It's really pretty scary to know that happened right here,” Emmanuel Carrizales said The next-door neighbors expressed their sadness “Nobody ever really knew them in the sense that we didn't speak the same language So any kind of communication was not available seeing the kids happily playing and every now and then they come down the driveway the mom taking them to school back and forth every day It seemed like a very nice routine,” said Casey Dennis How the four people died has not yet been determined “The indications we have so far is this was an isolated incident," he said Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the sheriff's office at 503-846-2500 and reference case number 50-25-4892 Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application at MercyOne West Lakes Medical Center in West Des Moines followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. memorial contributions may be directed to St Patrick Catholic Church or Wounded Warriors Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.caldwellparrish.com He graduated from Carroll High School in 1971 and later attended technical school He honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps for 14 years before continuing his service with the Iowa Army National Guard for many years Sarge and Pat settled in Perry in 1977 when Sarge began his career at Oscar Mayer Foods He later retired after working for the Department of Transportation in Perry for the State of Iowa they built a beautiful life and were blessed with four children he was also actively involved in the Knights of Columbus and the Minburn American Legion Osborne Post #99 Sarge embraced life with passion and determination faithfully working out at the McCreary Rec Center six days a week he passed his love of riding on to his grandchildren often guiding them as they showed horses at the Dallas County Fair He was also an enthusiastic outdoorsman who found joy in hunting He was always willing to lend a helping hand or brighten someone’s day with his warm smile and he took immense pride in teaching them the values that mattered most in life Pat “Sarge’s Wife” Cornelius of Perry; his children: James Jr “Jimmy” (Kelli) Cornelius of Minburn and John Cornelius of Madrid; his grandchildren: Katie James and Mason James of Des Moines Wisconsin; Hanna Sucher and Austin Sucher of Perry and Abbie Elston of Madrid; and great-grandchildren: Kalani Russell (Barb) Cornelius of Carroll; sisters and Joyce (Roger) Behren of Des Moines; brother-in-law Nancy Cornelius of Sac City; as well as many nieces and love will live on in the hearts of all who knew him Add to Calendar Add to Calendar This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements Cornelius and his wife Tamika Copeland Hooper spent 23 loving years together Cornelius had an infectious smile and a laugh that was contagious Cornelius will be greatly missed by all that adored him Receive emails when new obituariesare published to our website Welcome to Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory When you have experienced the loss of a loved one you can trust us to guide you through the arrangements necessary to create a meaningful ceremony that celebrates the unique life being honored Our staff is committed to providing your family with the highest quality care and service in your time of need and we take pride in our responsibility to lighten your burden as you take the first steps toward healing.  At Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory we want to relieve you of the stress of funeral planning Whether you choose a full-service funeral or a budget-friendly direct cremation Funeral services can include a viewing or open-casket optional service Cremation services can be affordable and straightforward with a direct cremation without a service you can arrange cremation with a memorial ceremony our team can help you without the urgency of time You can plan ahead instead of forcing your family to make dozens of decisions regarding caskets when you choose our facility with an on-site crematory and a reception center your loved ones only have to make one stop Our Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory team serves St. Joseph, Savannah, Avenue City, Agency, Clarksdale, Faucett Our permanent memorialization options will help you honor your loved ones in the way they would have wanted Meet with a member of our team at Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory to tour the facility and get to know our staff. 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NC – A man who set fire to a family’s home in Cornelius has been convicted by a jury in Mecklenburg County Prosecutors say 27-year-old Mark Liventsov started a fire at a home on Smith Circle on November 9 and dogs were sound asleep inside the home at the time A Cornelius police officer saw the flames and got the family out safely The jury found Liventsov guilty as charged on four counts of attempted first-degree murder malicious damage of occupied property by use of incendiary material and burning caused during the commission of another felony The judge sentenced him to at least 13 years in prison NC – A Cornelius Police Officer talks only to WCCB News about the moments leading up to the night he saved a local couple and their children from their burning home Officer Lee Esposito immediately jumped from his patrol car and into action last Wednesday when he saw a massive blaze while out on patrol along Smith Circle and dogs were sound asleep inside the home They asked me what was going on and I told them their house was on fire,” says Esposito Esposito has been a police officer for several years His father is a New York City firefighter The family praised him for his heroic actions but I was just out there  doing what I’m supposed to be going,” says Esposito Cornelius Police are still searching for the suspect who set fire to the couple’s home NC – A Cornelius Police Officer jumped into action when he noticed a house on fire while he was out patrolling a neighborhood It happened Wednesday night on Smith Circle in Cornelius The Sitdikovs were sound asleep when the officer banged on their door and two dogs all got out of the home safely Investigators say someone intentionally set the family’s home and car on fire Cornelius Police say they have a possible suspect in the case The family says they are thankful their home can be repaired by Christina Giardinelli (KATU) — Three teddy bears were placed on the railing in front of a Cornelius home – one for each young life lost A vase of flowers was placed on the steps of the home for the mother of the deceased children Neighbor Elijia Garcia delivered the mementos to the home on Wednesday She was in tears as she described her feelings about the tragic death of the family that lives down the street from her I think the whole neighborhood [is sad]," Garcia said in Spanish one seven-year-old boy and two daughters aged five and two were found dead on Tuesday along with their mother READ MORE: Woman, her 3 children found dead at Cornelius home The Washington County Sheriff's Office has released very little information saying only that the person who found their bodies called around 3 p.m Garcia says she didn't personally know the family but often saw the mother walking the kids to and from school That is why it’s incomprehensible," she said Garcia says she didn't know much about the family or often we don’t even know our neighbors," she said "We are all closed in our own worlds and we don’t notice anything until things like this happen." The Forest Grove School District confirmed that the seven- and five-year-old children attended Cornelius Elementary School The School District sent this written statement: "We were notified yesterday by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office of the tragedy that occurred in the Cornelius community were students at Cornelius Elementary School This continues to be an open investigation being conducted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and information is limited We have communicated with school families and are providing district grief and mental health care resources for students At this time we ask that you be respectful of our elementary school community by directing all further questions to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Our students are going through a lot and need to focus on getting the support they need and to focus as much as possible on their school routines." Detectives are asking for information the community may have that could further the investigation including personal or professional connections If you have information about this case or a connection with the family please contact the investigations division at 503-846-2500 and reference case number 50-25-4892 Cornelius will be reunited with former Oregon Ducks coach Junior Adams versatility to play multiple positions on the line 315-pound Cornelius is a great fit for the Cowboys to help protect quarterback Dak Prescott as he called himself a "mauler" in the run game and "technician" in the pass game The dangerous tackle is experienced with an interesting story - Cornelius was labeled as a no-star recruit out of high school and grew up in Harlem USA; Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Ajani Cornelius (65) during the third quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images / Robert Hanashiro-Imagn ImagesHere is what he said after being drafted On the feeling of being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys: "I'm ready to go where they need me On what powered his success at Oregon as he gave up only 3.0 sacks the last two seasons: “Definitely [offensive line] coach [A’lique] Terry helping to continue to develop me as a player and just the culture that we had in the offensive line room at Oregon It's a real standard there that I was proud to be a part of.” On his relationship with wide receivers coach Junior Adams “I can't wait to get back with Coach Jun I am so glad to be a part of a program with him again MORE: Cleveland Browns Explain Drafting 'Poised' Dillon Gabriel Over Shedeur Sanders MORE: Cleveland Browns Draft 'Winner' Dillon Gabriel Over Shedeur Sanders: Perfect Fit? On the process of going from Rhode Island to Oregon and if he was a late bloomer: “The change, I'd say it sped up a little bit. Everywhere, football is football, and I was ready to compete at any level.” “I'd say I'm a mauler in the run game and a technician in the pass game.” On any NFL players he models his game after: “I really like watching Laremy Tunsil. I like Lane Johnson and Tyron Smith.” “I was just a bit banged up after the season, so I’m just continuing to get healthy.” On if he’s happy he now has his driver’s license now that he’s moving to Texas: “Absolutely. That's definitely a skill that I needed under my belt, and I've got it now. I'm ready to take on those roads over there.” “Great. I feel amazing. I'm ready to play both [tackle and guard].” On if Cowboys offensive line coach Conor Riley was at his Pro Day in Oregon: “Yes, he was. We got dinner the night before, and we established a good relationship there.” Nov 18, 2023; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Ajani Cornelius (65) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsOn what they talk about at those dinners: “Usually, it’s a lot of get to know who we are as people. Getting to know his core values as a coach and his experience and his whole journey. Also just him learning about my journey and who I am as a player.” On if he knows about the offensive line tradition with the Cowboys: “Yeah, they've got a great tradition at the Cowboys, and I'm just so excited to be a part of it.” On if he got any reps at guard in practice during his career: I've gotten many reps at guard. I primarily played guard through high school. If you would've told me I would've been a college tackle, I probably wouldn't have believed you. I ended up playing tackle in college, but I can play both.” Helping the Ducks to a Big Ten Conference title, Cornelius allowed just three sacks in 497 pass-blocking opportunities, according to Pro Football Focus, including zero sacks allowed in 12 of 14 games played. He earned a 74.2 overall grade from PFF with a 73.8 run-blocking grade and a 72.4 pass-blocking grade. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Click To Call Jane attended Isle of Wight Training School and graduated in the class of 1956 Jane attended Norfolk State University when it was affectionately known as “Little State” She lived a life of kindness and warmth and had an unwavering devotion to her children Jane traveled with a group of friends in her earlier years and many planted their feet under her table for a good meal Jane enjoyed watching Daytime Soap Operas and talking on the telephone weekly discussing the stories with her niece from New York She also loved receiving three-way calls with her sister and brother affectionately called “The Three Musketeers” Lloyd Johnson Company to care for her mother in her later years Jane joined Zion Light Church of Christ Disciples of Christ in April 1989 She served on the Pastor’s Aide Ministry and Beautification Committee I came to realize my mother was genuinely funny Her wit was quick and came at a time when you least expected it Jane will be deeply missed and was loved beyond description by her children Jane was preceded in death by her parents and six siblings Jane was a very special person to me she will truly missed So family just trusting n the Lord n he will see u ala thru it Slim i’ll alway’s b here for u To Valerie and all of “Mrs.Janey B’s” family rest assured that we are thinking about you in this time of lost We do however get to keep the legacy of her kindness,her generosity and her spirit… forever To the Willis and Cornelius Family I am so sorry to hear of your loss Sending love prayers condolences and sympathy May God give the Families the strength comfort and peace you all need during this difficult time Jane will be dearly missed but never forgotten Janet (Jan) Cornelius passed away peacefully at home on March 4 followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m Interment will take place at Dodge Center Cemetery in Bagley memorial contributions may be made to the family Online condolences may be left for the family at www.caldwellparrish.com She graduated from Pierceton High School in 1962 One of Jan’s most cherished roles was serving as a Paraeducator for Perry Schools for 11 years Cathy (Brett) Groth and their children Lindsey (Devin) French; and great-grandchildren Curt (Abigail) Cornelius and their daughters She was preceded in death by her parents and niece Add to Calendar Add to Calendar The Browns are adding depth to their offensive line as they have agreed to terms with OT Cornelius Lucas on a two-year deal Lucas is entering his 12th NFL season and spent the last five seasons with the Commanders Lucas played 464 offensive snaps and allowed just one sack started games at both left and right tackle He first signed as an undrafted free agent with the Lions in 2014 where he spent the first three years of his NFL career Saints and Bears before making his way to the Commanders in 2020 Lucas started 38 of the 76 games he played The Browns used seven different combinations through the first eight games of the season as they rotated through available players they found consistency in the latter half of the season to improve as a unit However, they still have health questions heading into the 2025 season with T Dawand Jones who sustained a fracture in his leg in Week 11 against the Saints that required surgery While Jones will use the offseason to continue his rehab and prepare for the 2025 season Lucas provides another option as a swing tackle for the Browns The Browns agreed to terms with T Cornelius Lucas, who has played in 129 career games with 54 starts with the Lions, Rams, Saints, Bears and Commanders. Washington Commanders offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (78) blocks during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.) Kansas State offensive linesman Cornelius Lucas (78) gets set on the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Chicago Bears offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas looks up ate the scoreboard during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty) Washington Football Team offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (78) blocks during an NFL preseason football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.) Washington Football Team offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (78) is seen with the words 'Stop Hate' and a 'Crucial Catch' sticker on his helmet before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Detroit Lions tackle Cornelius Lucas, center, blocks Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen, left, and cornerback Terence Newman (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski) Washington Football Team offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (78) walks in the bench area before the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Washington Commanders offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (78) warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman) Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (73) against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Washington Football Team offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (78) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) Washington Commanders offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (78) leaves the field following an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski) Washington Commanders tackle Cornelius Lucas (78) looks over the defense during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger) Washington Commanders offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (78) blocks during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, December 12, 2022 in Landover. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.) Washington Football Team offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (78) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams) Washington Football Team offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas defends against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Detroit Lions tackle Cornelius Lucas (77) watches from the sideline during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla., Friday, Aug. 28, 2015. The Lions won 22-17. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) Washington Football Team offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (78) in action during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.) Washington Commanders tackle Cornelius Lucas (78) looks on during warm-ups prior to the NFL championship playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) Washington Football Team offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (78) plays in an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) Washington Commanders offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas watches during warm ups before the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) Washington Commanders offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (78) lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Atlanta. The Washington Commanders won 24-16. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik) Chicago Bears offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (73) in action during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) Chicago Bears offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (73) in action against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. (AP Images/Rick Osentoski) Washington Football Team offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (78) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski) Chicago Bears offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas (73) plays against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) This is a 2016 photo of Cornelius Lucas of the Detroit Lions NFL football team. This image reflects the Detroit Lions active roster as of Monday, June 13, 2016 when this image was taken. (AP Photo) Detroit Lions tackle Cornelius Lucas (77) blocks Cleveland Browns linebacker Jamaal Westerman (49) in the second half of a preseason NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) Johnson spent the first five seasons of his NFL career with the Steelers  Needham enters his seventh NFL season and played his first six years with the Dolphins Okwara enters his sixth NFL season out of Notre Dame Flacco started five games for the Browns in 2023, leading Cleveland to the playoffs Reid appeared in 16 games with three starts during the 2024 season  Whiteheart played in 11 games with two starts during the 2024 season Carter also bolsters the Browns return game as a return specialist  Former Ohio State star, Clevelander joins his hometown team Former Bears O-lineman has 38 career starts Cleveland brings back a key special teams player Collins will bring depth on the interior of the defensive line Tomlinson played two seasons with the Browns beginning in 2023 2025 1 p.m.Uli Kirchler carves whimsical telescoping castles out of gnarly pieces of burl wood.“How do you do that?” It’s the question Uli Kirchler hears most often when people see his intricate castles suddenly popping up from pieces of burl wood with a flip of a wrist Many assume advanced tools — lasers or 3D printing — must be at work Cutting the castles is a precise dance of angles and friction He uses a scroll saw to cut several conical wedges that nest within themselves “It makes me smile a little bit because friction in this case just makes life run so smoothly,” Kirchler says Uli Kirchler says he collaborates with nature to create tiny castles that pop up out of burl wood Kirchler has a collection of large burled wood the gnarly bumps on the side or bottom of a tree When he hears a chainsaw buzzing near his home in Cornelius Kirchler jumps on his bike or gets in his car to see what tree is being cut up The word has spread that he’s on the hunt for burl wood Sometimes he’ll come home to find a huge piece sitting in his driveway “Collaborating with nature is part of my job,” Kirchler says ”I just try to bring the best out of it.” He is delighted when he finds beautiful patterns in black pink and other colors in the wood created by spalting fungi The circles in this vase are cross sections of branches and the stripes are pieces of twigs Artist Uli Kirchler fills the natural voids with sawdust or ground up rocks The circles in this vase are cross sections of branches Kirchler’s talent for transformation extends beyond castles He creates one-of-a-kind vases from pieces of wood others might overlook or discard the odds and ends — those are the most spectacular,” he says Kirchler discarded wood with cracks or holes and unconventional material like eggshells He uses a coffee grinder to process those materials and then mixes the fine powders with super glue creating stunning inlays that seamlessly integrate into his pieces Kirchler’s journey to woodworking was circuitous carrying all his possessions in a drum strapped to his back “I didn’t grow up in an artistic family — both my parents were teachers But busking taught me there are no boundaries I could express myself however I wanted,” Kirchler says He stopped playing music when he fell in love with a Californian woman and decided to settle down he took on a bathroom renovation project for his in-laws and discovered the joy of working with his hands He signed up for a woodworking class and slowly learned how to coax magic from a piece of wood I don’t think it happens on its own,” he says But I really think that’s where the thought is born.” Kirchler’s castles will be on display at the Gathering of the Guilds art show at the Oregon Convention Center April 25-27 Tags: Arts And Culture, Oregon Art Beat Stand with OPB and protect independent journalism for everyone Listen to the OPB News live stream (opens new window)Streaming Now Cornelius graduated from West End High School in 1964 He also attended Sinclair Community College He proudly served in the United States Air Force He retired from Flowserve after 36 year of service as a machinist He attended Porterfield Street Church of God in Townview He has been a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Dayton since 2002 Cornelius was a devoted husband and father who loved to travel especially cruising to beautiful Caribbean islands He also loved music and Ohio State and Bengals football Cornelius is preceded in death by his parents and Virginia Sue (Wilson) Maxwell; his siblings Cornelius is survived by his wife of 56 years Sonya Cordelia (Fran) Landers of Whittaker Michigan; and Erika Nichelle (William) Hardrick of Huber Heights and Jaden Hardrick; seven great grandchildren Family will greet friends from 10:00-11:00 AM on Saturday March 15th at Shiloh Baptist Church 3801 Fairbanks Ave To share a memory of Cornelius or to leave a special message for his family Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Fredrick graduated from Spring Valley High School He was formerly employed at the Sports Club and the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice He worked 27 years at SCDMH Midlands Center which was his dream job because of the love of his brother Mr. Cornelius accepted Christ and was baptized at Pentecostal Assembly Apostolic Church in Lydia under the leadership of the late Bishop Joe L Fredrick loved to cook for his family and friends He was known for making a delicious grilled chicken sandwich and his children enjoyed his chocolate chip cookies He was passionate about music and loved working as a DJ.  He loved old school music from the 70s and the 80s and various gospel music artist from the 90s nephew and friend.  Though he is no longer physically with he has left a legacy of love to all who loved and knew him Fredrick was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather and Annie Mae Cornelius; paternal grandparents Loving memories will be cherished by his daughters Christion Cornelius, all of Columbia Freddie (Delorise) Phillips - Johnson of Blythewood husband of Portia Cornelius and a resident of Summertown at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System.  A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 2:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Home with Randall Runions and Brandon Smith officiating he will be laid to rest in the Garden of Freedom in Maury Memorial Gardens with military honors provided by the United States Army from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at the funeral home Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.  LD was the son of the late Marion Levi Cornelius and the late Martha Ann Lane Cornelius He worked in maintenance at Tennessee Aluminum Processors particularly singing and playing the guitar He was a member of Unity Baptist Church in Summertown.  Randy Lee (Heather) Cornelius of Summertown Joshua Adam (Debi) Cornelius of Water Town Bobby Ray Cornelius and Gerry Wayne Cornelius.  Those serving as pallbearers will be Daniel Bobo Honorary pallbearers will include Jimmy Baxter Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services He was named second-team all-Big Ten by the media in 2024 Cornelius became the ninth Duck to get selected in the 2025 NFL draft Here's what Cornelius brings to the Cowboys 310-pounder with long arms (33.5 inches) and big hands (9.5 inches) where he started 22 games at right tackle before transferring to the Ducks in 2023 He was both a durable and standout performer for Oregon ranking second in offensive snaps played during both of his seasons in Eugene – 966 in 2024 and 899 in 2023 Ajani Cornelius highlights with Oregon footballCornelius was the blind-side tackle for left-handed quarterback Dillon Gabriel in 2024 and allowed three sacks in 497 pass-blocking opportunities Those three were the only sacks he allowed in 1,009 pass-blocking opportunities as a Duck Chris Hansen covers University of Oregon football cross country and softball for The Register-Guard You can reach him at chansen@registerguard.com and you can follow him on X @chansen_RG 2025 at Kent Hospital in Warwick after a brief illness He was the beloved husband of 57 years to the late Marie Rose (Cece) Payne.  MA he was a son of the late Agnes (Michelini) Vonette and adopted father Cornelius Payne Although he lived happily in Rhode Island with his family for 70 of his 93 years he still proudly declared himself a Bostonian.  he served during the Korean War and was awarded the National Defense Medal and Good Conduct Medal Neil was a proud member of the Korean War Veterans Association he was fortunate to be able to take part in an Honor Flight to Washington DC which he fondly spoke of as one of the greatest experiences in his life.  He was the owner of Neil’s Hair Fashions on the east side of Providence for many years He also worked at Butler Hospital for almost 40 years He was always ready for a party or the next adventure.  sharing memories of his younger days and his time spent serving in the war He was over 700 pages into writing his memoirs and visited over his long and interesting life.  He found great joy in visiting his Italian relatives and also meeting a long-lost cousin on his biological father’s side through Ancestry.com.  Michelle Marie Pike and her husband Brian of Warwick; brother Robert Von Ette of New Hampshire; granddaughter He was predeceased by his son Steven Neil Payne and his wife Doreen.  2025 at 10am from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory Cranston followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am in St VISITATION Thursday morning from 9-10am.  This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. 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go forth—you know what you need to do.’ I keep that in my ear and in my heart around this work.” offering his guidance to countless young people especially young Black gay men,” said Timothy Harrison “He was always willing to be a resource and to serve as a connector of people and ideas all the while reminding us of the history that brought us here and challenging us to lead with our humanity in tow I’m forever grateful for his decades of leadership and service Cornelius was a change-maker and truth-teller From his leadership in the formation of what is now OIDP to his continued work to support the goals and objectives of the Minority HIV/AIDS Fund and the global response to HIV through PEPFAR he was instrumental in creating a holistic response to HIV His contributions included helping to launch the first national organization of people with HIV and serving as the executive director of the Whitman-Walker Clinic He also served as a leader on the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) “He reminded us that we need to center our work around people with lived experience and bring the whole person to the work that we do,” said PACHA Executive Director Caroline Talev he was equally comfortable speaking about HIV at a White House state dinner as he was at a small rural town meeting “His passing is a significant loss for the public health community and for so many more who benefited from Cornelius’ vigilance,” said Hayes “His legacy will continue to inspire and motivate us all.” This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The Draft Show and 105.3 The Fan speak for the first time with the Dallas Cowboys 2025 sixth round pick OT Ajani Cornelius How does the crew feel about the class and who could make the most impact in year one and Voch Lombardi give their thoughts on the Draft Show sixth and seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft Our DallasCowboys.com staff along with 105.3 The Fan bring you analysis and opinions from the final day The Draft Show and 105.3 The Fan speak for the first time with the Dallas Cowboys 2025 seventh round pick RB Phil Mafah The Draft Show and 105.3 The Fan speak for the first time with the Dallas Cowboys 2025 seventh round pick DT Tommy Akingbesote The Draft Show and 105.3 The Fan speak for the first time with the Dallas Cowboys 2025 seventh round pick DT Jay Toia The Draft Show and 105.3 The Fan speak for the first time with the Dallas Cowboys 2025 fifth round pick LB Shemar James The Draft Show and 105.3 The Fan speak for the first time with the Dallas Cowboys 2025 fifth round pick RB Jaydon Blue Defensive Line Coach Aaron Whitecotton joins The 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Jr Dallas holds the 12th overall selection of the 2025 NFL Draft Our DallasCowboys.com staff along with 105.3 The Fan bring you analysis and opinions from the first round and the Cowboys newest offensive lineman Do the Cowboys have one final trick up their sleeve or will they go with the best player available in this year's draft An All-Star cast of NFL Draft gurus teamed up to talk all things Cowboys and NFL Draft Listen to Cowboys staff Tommy Yarrish and Kyle Youmans along with Zach Wolchuk Voch Lombardi and Nick Harris from 105.3 The Fan as they discuss the players they'd be ecstatic to see drop to the Cowboys at No which players would be the best value in the later rounds Now that the NFL Draft is just a week away where could Dallas actually use their resources to fill key needs Tommy Yarrish and Kyle Youmans break it all down With just over a week until the 2025 NFL Draft teams are now stacking their boards and getting close to finishing their scouting reports on this year's prospects What are some of the updates from multiple players of intrigue and how could teams be looking to shake things up Two weeks away from the 2025 NFL Draft and the Cowboys continue to weigh their options for the 12th overall pick Will Dallas go with a spot other than receiver or is it as simple as 'Golden or McMillan' to spice up the offense Now just over two weeks away from the start of the 2025 NFL Draft time is ticking for teams to find their next draft prospects Which players on which position groups could be the best fit for the Dallas Cowboys at the end of the month Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker died Thursday morning at his home surrounded by his loving family Surviving are his wife; his children: Jayme (Jim) Cornelius Raihl Robert (Becky) Harris and Paul (Nina) Harris III; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; siblings: Rodney Ralph and Clarence Cornelius and Kathy Bowmaster and Sue Burket; lifelong friends Bill and Vicky Patterson; his special friend Army and retired as an exterminator at Orkin He also drove bus #47 for Blair Senior Services where he was known as “Rocking Randy.” Newburg Volunteer Fire Department and Loyal Order of Moose decorating for the holidays and clowning around Copyright © 2025 Central Pennsylvania Newspapers LLC | https://www.altoonamirror.com | 301 Cayuga Ave. — A driver died and another was seriously hurt Tuesday morning in a crash along Cornelius Pass Road that sent a vehicle down a steep embankment a toddler in one of the cars and the driver of a third vehicle involved in the crash were unhurt was going around a corner on the road near Milepost 4 and went across the center line into the northbound lane Huard’s Subaru WRX crashed into a Kia Sportage driven by Cindy Crandall The Kia went over the guardrail and down an embankment Crandall was pronounced deceased at the scene A 2-year-old boy in the Kia with her was unhurt Huard was seriously injured in the crash; he was taken to a local hospital Troopers say another driver in a Toyota Corolla kit some debris from the crash was closed for about six hours while emergency responders handled the crash.