Donald James Armstrong

Donald James Armstrong, of Sanger, died on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. He was 62 years old. Mr. Armstrong worked in construction. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at the Sanger Eagles Lodge at 1 p.m. Wallins Sanger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Todd Christopher Durham

Todd Christopher Durham of Las Vegas, Nevada, a Reedley native, died on Jan. 19, 2025 at the age of 57 after an extended illness. Todd is the son of Russell and Karen Durham and the brother of Brian Durham. He was born at the Reedley Hospital on Feb. 12, 1967, and graduated from Reedley High School with the class of 1986. Todd was an electrician by trade and traveled extensively in the U.S. with McBride Electric, a national commercial company. Todd is predeceased by his father, Russell Durham, in 2016; and his brother, Brian Durham in 2020. He is survived by his mother, Karen Durham of Reedley; his son, Harley Russell Durham of Georgia, his most loved dog, Jim, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Todd was a sweet and generous man who was greatly loved and will be greatly missed by those who knew him well.

John Thomas Fritz

John Thomas Fritz, formerly of Reedley, died on Monday, April 7, 2025. He was 72 years old. Mr. Fritz was an orchestra director. A graveside service was held on April 17, 2025 at the Reedley Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Gateway Church in Visalia at 10:30 a.m. Dopkins Reedley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Rosa Leonettie

Rosa Leonettie, of Fresno, died on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. She was 88 years old. Mrs. Leonettie was an LVN. Services will be held at a later date. Wallins Sanger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Scott Allen Nichols

Scott Allen Nichols was born on Dec. 5, 1967, in Fowler, California, and passed away in his sleep on March 20, 2025, in Sanger, California. He is the son of Jerry Allen and Claire Feaver Nichols. Scott attended Jackson Elementary and Washington Junior High and graduated from Sanger High School in 1986. He was a devoted employee of the DiCicco family restaurant. 

Scott enjoyed playing basketball and being on the golf course with his golf buddies. He also loved fishing with his dad and enjoyed many fishing adventures with his friends. 

Scott was a die-hard Raider and North Carolina Tar Heels fan. We want to thank his many friends who stood by his side through thick and thin: Larry and Gina Lopez, Harvey and Mona Rangel, Nash Lucero, Rene and Delores Gonzalez and their family, and his Sunnyside DiCiccos family. 

Scott is survived by his father, Jerry Nichols, his sister, Tamie McEwen, and her husband, John. His niece, Randa Paredes, and his nephews, Ryne McEwen and his wife Samantha, Blake McEwen and his wife Whitney. He was blessed with seven great nieces and nephews: Christian and Rilynn Paredes, Brady, Bristol and Beau McEwen, and Grayson and Landon McEwen. 

He leaves behind a large extended family and two loyal dogs, Leia and Roxie. Scott was preceded in death by his mother, Claire Feaver Nichols, his sister, Lynn Ann Nichols, and his grandparents, Clifford and Dorothy Feaver and Guy and Faye Nichols. 

Celebration of life Friday, April 25, 2025 11 a.m. at the Sanger Women’s Club, 1602 7th St., Sanger, CA 93657. 

Noako Noji

Noako Noji, of Dinuba, died on Sunday, April 13, 2025. She was 93 years old. Mrs. Noji was a cashier. Viewing will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Dopkins Funeral Home. There will be a private interment. Mrs. Noji is survived by her two sons, one daughter, three grandsons, 8 great grandchildren, and two brothers. Dopkins Dinuba Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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