Category Archives: Obituaries

Obituaries 3-3-2021: Joyce Rice

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Joyce Rice

Joyce Elaine Rice ‘Sarge’, 72, of Lovington, went home to be with her Father God, on March 1, 2021, at her home with her loving husband by her side.
Elaine was born September 9, 1948 in Decatur, the daughter of Herschal K. and Mildred Dickey Preston. They have preceded her in death. Surviving are two cherished sisters, Donna Preston and Carol Preston of Lovington. Read More

Obituaries 3-3-2021: Fredia White

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Fredia White

Heaven gained a special guardian angel. Fredia Mae (Price) White, 90, of Sullivan passed away at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 5, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 6, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Face masks are suggested, and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Read More

Obituaries 2-24-2021: John Schwartz

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John Schwartz

Due to complications with COPD, John R. Schwartz passed away Friday, February 19, 2021, in his home with family in League City, Texas. He was 70 years old. John and his wife, Marsha Diana Schwartz (Taylor) were residing at 230 Creekview Street, League City, Texas 77573. John has been reunited with his family in God’s Kingdom. They include his father and mother, Roger Schwartz and Jeanette “Granny” Schwartz (Pritts), and sisters, Peggy Greco Ipolito, and LouAnne Banks. Also celebrating alongside him in heaven is his brother from another mother, William “Bill” Gary, formerly of Atlanta, Georgia. Read More