The ASP community mourns the passing of Dr. Jerry L. McLaughlin on May 15, 2023. He dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge and teaching, making remarkable contributions to medicinal chemistry and pharmacognosy.
In Memoriam
Remembering Our Late Colleague and Friend Gordon Cragg
ASP Fellow, Dr. Gordon Mitchell Cragg, died on August 25, 2025. He was a devoted member of ASP throughout his long and illustrious career in natural products research. The following tribute has been written by his two longtime friends.
In Memoriam: Richard G. Powell
Richard (Dick) G. Powell, a long-time associate editor of the Journal of Natural Products and an outstanding phytochemist, passed away in May 2025. He was a retired research leader at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research.
In Memoriam: Mark O’Neil-Johnson
ASP member Dr. Mark O’Neil-Johnson passed away in Saint Louis, Missouri from lymphoma on December 11, 2024. He is fondly remembered for his smiling face, passion for natural products, and significant contributions to planning several ASP annual meetings.
In Memoriam: Norman R. Farnsworth (1930-2011)
Norman Farnsworth was a towering figure in pharmacognosy from the 1960’s to the present. This is a tribute to renowned pharmacognosist, honoring his life, legacy, and lasting impact on natural products research.