Deaths (Obituaries) – Page 53

Bimla Bissell, Vital Aide to Four U.S. Ambassadors to India, Dies at 92

Her house was a hub for generations of heads of state, diplomats, journalists and artists, who relied on her for her political acumen and were buoyed by her friendship.

By Penelope Green

Deaths (Obituaries) News and News Media Newspapers Schneiderman, David (1947-2025) Village Voice Village Voice Media

David Schneiderman, Village Voice Editor and Publisher, Dies at 77

Named editor in chief of the venerable alternative weekly in 1978, he was not welcomed with open arms. But his commitment to strong journalism won people over.

By Trip Gabriel

Country Music Deaths (Obituaries) Jones, George (1931-2013) Louvin, Charlie Montgomery, Melba (1938-2025) Nashville (Tenn) No Charge (Song) Prine, John

Melba Montgomery, Country Singer Known for Her Duets, Dies at 86

Her high harmonies put an emotional charge into her work with George Jones and others. She also had solo hits, including “No Charge,” a country No. 1.

By Bill Friskics-Warren

Automobile (Magazine) Automobiles Car and Driver (Magazine) Davis, David E Deaths (Obituaries) Jennings, Jean (1954-2024) Magazines Writing and Writers

Jean Jennings, Who Wrote With Verve About Cars, Dies at 70

A cabdriver and mechanic before becoming a journalist, she brought personality and adventure to a once-staid genre. She once won a demolition derby and motorcycled across China.

By Clay Risen