“Ex-presidents are always at the top of the advance obituary list,” the elder Eichel told The Washington Post in a phone interview. “These are important people, major historical figure ...

The best obituaries, those that are most enjoyable to read, juxtapose obvious public accomplishments with the sheer ...

Matt Schudel has been an obituary writer at The Washington Post since 2004. He previously worked for publications in Washington, New York, North Carolina and Florida. In addition to writing ...

Harrison Smith is a reporter on The Washington Post's obituaries desk, where he has worked since 2015. He covers people who have made a significant impact on their field, city or country — a ...

Jimmy Carter’s post-presidency lasted more than 43 years ... Only months after leaving Washington, the 39th president founded the Carter Center in his native Georgia. Its mission ...