Days of our Lives Spoilers Preview: Anna Returns…Plus, Sophia And Tate's Baby Update
Days of our Lives spoilers photos for the June 6, 2025 episode tease another beloved Salemite returning to remember John.
As everyone grieves John (the late Drake Hogestyn), Salem will see another return: Anna DiMera (Leann Hunley). She'll reunite with her daughter Carrie (Christie Clark), then offer Marlena (Deidre Hall) her condolences.
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Over at the hospital, Sophia (Rachel Boyd) and Amy (Shi Ne Nielson) will have a run-in with Kate (Lauren Koslow), then it appears they may receive some baby news when Tate (Leo Howard) arrives.
READ THIS: DAYS star Stephen Nichols (Steve) shares the magical moment that brought him to tears.
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Days of Our Lives Recap: John Black's Funeral Continues
Days of Our Lives Recap: John Black's Funeral Continues originally appeared on Daytime Confidential. On today's Days of Our Lives recap: Part Two: Funeral: Chanel and Tate are talking about how special his Grandpa John was. She knows from Johnny how John always tried to make folks laugh. Things get awkward when Chanel asks about the baby and Tate tells her about touring L&D the day before. She asks about the adoption and Tate says they have yet to find a family. Marlena and Johnny chat about the upcoming service. She asks how he's doing and says her children and grandchildren are most important. She asks about the strain between him and EJ and Johnny asks that they focus on his good grandfather rather than his sketchy dad. Abe and Steve connect they reflect on all the adventures they all had together. Steve says when push came to shove, there was no better man to have in their corner than John Black. Eric approaches the front and calls the service to order (I. AM. NOT. READY!). Brady asks Rachel to take a seat but she's not ready to say goodbye. Marlena approaches and says she feels the same but if they hold those, they love close to their heart they never really leave. With that, she gives Rachel the Mickey Mantle baseball card and says John would want her to have it. If she feels sad, she will immediately remember her grandfather and the wonderful time they had at the Cubs game. Brady wants to take Rachel home when Tate steps in. He thinks it would be better if he and Arianna Grace did the job. Rachel asks Grandma Marlena if that would be ok, and they all agree. Rachel puts her hand on her father's heart and says Grandpa John will always be right there. As everyone begins to cry, they all hug and exit. Everyone takes a seat and breathes as Eric begins the service. He thanks everyone who is there, those who wish they were there and those engaged virtually (well played). Eric says they are there to honor the life and legacy of John Black. 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He says sports can bring folks together which is one of the ways that bonded him and his father. Paul thinks it's possible his dad played pro ball in a past life and maybe even threw a pitch for his favorite team… and the congregation said, 'the New York Yankees!' Paul begins to cry when he says his dad was also a Cubs fan. He says baseball games have no clock, but off the field time runs out. He wishes he had more time with his dad and wants him there when he and Andrew get married. That being said, the time he had with his father made him feel loved and accepted. Every time he sees a rainbow in the sky or a baseball go by he will think of his father. With tears streaming down his face, Paul looks at the picture of his father and says he can't wait to play another game of baseball with his dad. To be continued… Keep checking back for the latest Days of Our Lives recaps! This story was originally reported by Daytime Confidential on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
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