Deaths of note from around the world:

Patricia Hermes, 82: An author whose books for children and young adults dealt with serious subjects like death, incest, war, famine and slavery. Died July 11 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Douglas Grindstaff, 87: An Emmy Award-winning sound editor who was pivotal in the creation of the indelible whistles, beeps and hums in the original “Star Trek” television series. Died July 23 in Peoria, Arizona.

— From wire reports