Obituaries 4-22-2026: Dale Piper

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Dale Piper

Dale rode his Case SC Tractor through the pearly gates of heaven at 12:19 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2026, in the house he had built for him and his wife, Carol. This was made possible by the love and care he received from so many!  We are beyond grateful for Transitions Hospice, especially Jennifer Starr and Cassie Graham, along with personal nurse, Sydney Clawson.

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Recent Obituaries: Irene Fleming

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Irene Fleming, 96, of Lovington, passed away at 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Heritage Woods of Sullivan.

Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday April 18, 2026 in Keller Cemetery, Lovington with Pastor Lee Legg officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Lovington Ambulance Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.

Irene was born August 29, 1929 in Lovington, the daughter of George William and Iva Crowe Troxell. She retired in 1991from the Moultrie County Circuit Clerk’s Office where she had worked for 28 years. Irene married William G. ‘Bill’ Fleming on November 25, 1950 and he preceded her in death on July 21, 1998.

Surviving is her son Steve (Jayme) Fleming of Lovington; grandson Aaron (Jessica) Fleming of Monticello; great granddaughter Claire Fleming; brother-in-law Don Wilson of Mt. Prospect and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Marcia and sister Liz Smith.

Obituaries 4-15-2026: Rosemary Brown

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Rosemary Brown

Rosemary L. Brown, 89, of Lovington, passed away 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Villas of Holly Brook, Charleston.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice or the donor’s choice. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.

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