SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — While investigating the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, authorities ...

Dolly Parton is mourning the passing of her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean. "Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can't do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years.

Two Sumter County natives took their talents to Indianapolis last week to take part in the NFL Scouting Combine after ...

Carl was the love of Dolly’s life before he died in 2025. Learn more about the couple’s private relationship and whether or ...

Dolly Parton has explained that her 1973 hit "Jolene" was inspired by her husband Carl Thomas Dean, who has died at age 82.

In a 2019 interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Dolly Parton shared just what motivated one of her most beloved songs—and there’s more to the story than you might think.

Carl Thomas Dean, who was with Dolly Parton for over 60 years, has died at age 82. A bank teller who had an evident crush on Dean inspired Parton's hit song "Jolene." ...

Here's how Dolly Parton's relationship with Carl Dean in their early years of marriage played a role in the creation of one ...

Dolly Parton announced the death of husband Carl Dean, who inspired some of her songs, including “Jolene.” Stars reacted to ...

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In 1955, about 12 men all contributed $5 to start a credit union in Sumter. That credit union was SAFE Federal Credit Union, ...

This article contains mentions of death.  Dolly Parton’s hit ballad Jolene was loosely inspired by real life! The Country ...