Singer Goodnezz shared a good relationship with his eldest son Donald Leroy "Smokey" Marson. Donald's death in 2021 is the inspiration behind the song Every Day , which is to be release.
On December 14, 2022, Donald Leroy Welliver, at home surrounded by family, was welcomed into the arms of his loving Savior, Jesus. He was 87 years old. One of 10 children, .
The City of Hanford will be honoring Hanford native and local baseball legend Jeremy A. Freitas as its newest member of the Longfield Center Hall of Fame.