Carnival & Fair News

  Rickey Dale Moore, Sr., 66, peacefully passed from this life on June 16, 2021 after fighting a brave battle with Merkel cell carcinoma. He was born in Aransas Pass, Texas on January 10, 1955 to his parents, J. Harvey and Jewell Moore.Rickey attended Joseph W. Nixon High School in Laredo and was longtime owner of Moore’s Greater Shows. He enjoyed traveling around the country with the carnival, meeting interesting new people at every stop. He also enjoyed fishing, trying his luck at casinos, playing cards, planting flowers and trees, and barbecuing. Most of all, Rickey loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren whom he adored.He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a close friend to many. Rickey will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.He was active in many fraternal and civic organizations. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Freemason, a member of La Feria Masonic Lodge #1197/Llano Grande Masonic Lodge #1173 (Weslaco), a member ...   [read more]

  Charles L. Swain, Jr., age 87 of Delaware, Ohio died June 9, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born March 17, 1934 to Charles L. Swain, Sr. and Elsie Swain in Cambridge, Ohio. He married Judith Ann Wagner on June 17, 1972 in Worthington, Ohio. He was a concessionaire for most of his life and a warehouse worker. Charles was a member of the Methodist Church and Ohio Showman’s Association and was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his daughter, Sherilin Sibert; sons, Glynn (Kathy) Swain and C. J.(Jill) Swain; grandchildren, Dominic, Andrew, Jacob, Christopher, Abigail and Ethan. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 48 years, Judith and most recently by his brother, Jimmy and sister, Patti. Visitation will be held 11:30 am-12:30 pm with a service at 12:30 pm, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington, Ohio. Burial will follow.Obituary   [read more]