Augustus L. Palmer, 85, a former Tuskegee Airman who was a longtime administrator at Howard University, died Jan. 20 at Sibley Memorial Hospital's hospice. He had prostate cancer.

Mr. Palmer worked for Howard from 1971 to 1991, retiring as associate vice president for health affairs.

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He served as an Army Air Forces pilot during World War II and was in the corps of all-black military men known as the Tuskegee Airmen. In March 2007, he received a Congressional Gold Medal from President Bush for his Tuskegee service.

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Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Mercedes Hardwick Palmer of Washington; four children, Rodney L. Palmer of Washington, Mercedes Renee Palmer of Columbia, Robert L. Palmer of Silver Spring and Ann Palmer Moss of Washington Township, N.J.; two sisters, Nannette Jackson of Harrisburg, Va., and Ada Henry of Washington; and 10 grandchildren.

Rest In Peace, Augustus.

TV director and producer Kim Manners, who served as director and co-exec producer on "The X-Files," died Jan. 25 in Los Angeles of complications from lung cancer. He was 58.

Manners joined "The X-Files" in its second season, directing more than 50 episodes. He was part of the team that received four Emmy nominations for the long-running show.

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He is survived by his wife Marline; two daughters; father Sam, a producer; his mother, Joyce; brother Kelly, a producer and sister, Tana, an assistant director.

Rest In Peace, Kim.

DDI Inc. Recalls Toy Construction Play Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Skull-And-Crossbones Necklaces Recalled By Spencer Gifts Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Before you jump to conclusions, neither one of these items were manufactured in a peanut processing plant in the state of Georgia. They were both made in China. Of course.

British singer-songwriter John Martyn, whose soulful songs were covered by the likes of Eric Clapton, died Thursday. He was 60.

Martyn's official Web site said the musician, who lived in Ireland, died Thursday morning. It did not give a cause of death.

A skilled guitarist and earthy vocalist influenced by folk, blues and jazz, Martyn performed with — and was admired by — musicians including Clapton, Pink Floyd's David Gilmour and Phil Collins.

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There was no immediate word on survivors or funeral plans.

Rest In Peace, John.