I am with E on this one, it is not even an issue at all. I think since you stated that it was a local paper that the residents of that sector are well aware that the good reverend is deceased. Maybe by continuing to print the column it is the papers way of honoring his memory. Move on trebor, as atheists we have bigger fish to fry.
There is nothing people will not maintain when they are slaves to superstition
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