Industry veteran Bill Benton dies at 71
Billy D. Benton, a successful and well-known veteran in the furniture industry, died March 13 at his home in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was 71. …
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Remembering Albert Fraenkel II
This column is dedicated to the memory of Albert Fraenkel II, a friend, a mentor and a man who made a difference to many in …
Industry fondly remembers Cisco Pinedo
PASADENA, Calif. — Following our publication last week of an obituary for Cisco Pinedo, who died suddenly on Feb. 11 while traveling in Mexico, we …
Kenneth David Taylor dies at age 89
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Kenneth David Taylor, a home décor industry veteran for many decades, died here on Jan. 7, 2023. He was 89. The …
Remembering Sam Webb
Many in the industry fondly recall the retail buyer for his polite demeanor, not to mention his buying power BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. — Industry friends and …
Furniture retail buyer Sam Webb dies at 80
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. — Longtime furniture retailer Samuel E. Webb died Sunday Oct. 2 at his home here surrounded by family. He was 80. The son …
Industry veteran Emmet Root dies at 88
OMAHA, Neb. — James Emmet Root, a longtime sales representative in the furniture industry, died peacefully at home here Sept. 15. He was 88. Root …
Remembering Mike Hyde
The veteran industry rep and former manufacturing executive is being remembered for his giant personality, sincere industry relationships and devotion to his faith, family and …
Aaron’s founder Charlie Loudermilk dies at 95
ATLANTA — Robert Charles Loudermilk Sr., who founded the publicly held lease-to-own giant Aaron’s here, died Tuesday from the effects of a stroke. He was …
Howard Miskelly dies at 96
WEST POINT, Miss. — Howard L. Miskelly, former department store retailer and father and advisor to the founders of Miskelly Furniture in Jackson, Mississippi, died …
