obituaries

Tom Holcomb Passes Away

Industry legend, competitor, innovator Tom Holcomb passes away.

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Kayline Co-Founder Kenneth Reiner Dies at 95

Kenneth Reiner who, with his wife Dottie, co-founded salon furnishings and accessories manufacturer Kayline Enterprises, died on September 21.

In Memory: Jim George

Jim George of W.I.N.B.A., Nail Emporium, and INM passed away. Industry veteran Vicki Peters shares a memory of him.

Spilo Worldwide Announces the Passing of Rosalyn A. Barton

An industry icon and part of Spilo Worldwide for more than 40 years, Rosalyn A. Barton (Simon) passed away on July 26. She was the right hand to Charles G. Spilo, the company’s founder, and a guiding influence to the company ever since.

Podiatrist Dennis Arnold Passes Away

Dr. Dennis Arnold, the Ft. Worth, Texas-based podiatrist who founded the International Pedicure Association, passed away October 21, 2008 after a long battle with cancer.

McCoy Founder Passes Away

McCoy was the co-inventor and manufacturer of the Feet First Buffing Pad.

File Maker Passes Away

Mikey had a distinctive voice and when it was him on the phone you didn’t need to ask who it was.

Madge the Manicurist Dies at 86

The manicuring world lost a friend in February when Jan Miner - better known to most as Madge the Manicurist - died at the age of 86.

Realys Mourns the Passing of Co-Founder

Julian Wilson, sales director and one of the founders of Realys/Tropical Shine, passed away in May.

In Memorium: Nail Tech/Entrepreneur Touched Many Lives

Nail artist, competitor, and entrepreneur Dao Nguyen Dobyns Upshaw died in May at age 53 after a short battle with stomach cancer.

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