Margaret Hall Collier age 83 passed from this Earth on April 11, 2024. She was born on December 6, 1940 in Woodville, CA the 9th of 10 children born to Nettie and John Hall.

She was in her youth, an avid athlete. Later in life she became an excellent bowler and golfer. Peg retired in 1999 after 28 years of service working for the Department of Defense U.S. Marine Corps. In her career she achieved many accomplishments and awards and retired as the Inventory Control Officer for the United States Marine Corps. She loved her Marines and served her country proudly.

She and her husband Russel (Russ) Collier moved to The Villages in 1999. They enjoyed traveling, cruising, golfing and dancing. In their lives together they rescued from shelters 6 dogs and loved all animals. They were active members of The Villages Community and are deeply missed by friends and neighbors.

Peggy came from a family of 10 children. The Halls were only in Trona for a few years and left before Peggy graduated. Three of her brothers also went to Trona High School, Ted ’56, Harold ’57, and Jimmy ’61.

Margaret Collier

Carolyn Margie (DeYoung) Morse age 79 of Washington, Indiana passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Prairie Village Nursing Home.

Carolyn was born October 25, 1941 in Pasadena, CA to Fred and Pauline DeYoung. She graduated from Trona High School in Trona, CA. She worked at the Stitching Post. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Carolyn’s biggest achievement in life was being a wife, mother and granny. She also loved sewing, painting, quilting and baking with her granddaughter Lexi.

She is survived by her husband Jimmie Morse of Washington, Indiana, who she married January 21, 1961; her daughter Julie (Mark) Halter of Washington, Indiana; her brother Johnny (Wilma) DeYoung ; two sisters Paula (Curtis) DeYoung-Wong and Roberta DeYoung and her granddaughter Lexi Halter.

She is preceded in death by her parents and sister Dorothy Farrah.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.edleemortuary.com

All arrangements were entrusted to Ed Lee Mortuary
Due to Covid-19 services will be private.

I am sorry to bring you the news that. Bobby Tyler, class of 1959 passed away on October 5, 2020 after falling and injuring his head the day before. He was living in Wenatchee, Washington.  When Bobby was in High school he worked as a butcher after school and weekends at Paul’s Market in Argus.

Bobby married Jo Lynn Barter, class of 1958 in 1959 shorty after graduating. They divorced in 1976 while living in Washington.

It is always a sad day to hear of the passing of a classmate. I ask that his family and friends accept our condolences and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.