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 …
Category: Deaths
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 …
Oriental Weavers’ Ahmed Salama dies at 62
DALTON, Ga. – After a prolonged battle with cancer, Oriental Weavers CEO Ahmed Salama passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 4. He …
PFP’s Gene Rosenberg dies
The industry icon built two home furnishings giants over 60 years and leaves a legacy of mentoring, philanthropy and help for furniture retailers looking to …
MLily USA, family of Stephen Chen select Special Spaces as charity to honor memory of late executive
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The family of Stephen Chen and leading mattress manufacturer MLILY USA has announced that non-profit “Special Spaces” has been chosen as the …
Regency’s Mark Stuart recalls the many gifts of Tim Connors
Editor’s note: Late last month Mark Stuart, president of Brandywine, Va.-based Regency Furniture, sent an email to friends of industry veteran Tim Connors, who died …
MLily USA President Stephen Chen dies at age 59
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Stephen Chen, president of mattress manufacturer Mlily USA, died Friday evening following an illness he had suffered the past several weeks, the …
Remembering Tim Connors
The merchandise manager for Regency Furniture died unexpectedly this week at 66 FREDERICK, Md. — Tawny Lam remembers meeting Tim Connors for the first time …
Remembering Simon Kaplan
The founder and CEO of NJ-based Crest Furniture is remembered for his love of, and unflinching dedication to, the furniture industry, family and friends MOUNTAINSIDE, …
