The answers to the clues below will have something in common.

1. Died, euphemistically
2. Ended
3. Remembered
4.Was in charge
5. Reprimanded
6. Summoned to serve a project or cause
7. Be questioned about ones performance or actions

Answered:

1. Called home
2. Called it a day
3. Called to mind
4. Called the shots
5. Called on the carpet
6. Called on a mission 
7. Called to account