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It was later revealed that in 1996, Johnson had officiated the marriage of Terry’s father, Don Carlton, and Carlton’s third wife.

From Slate • Oct. 15, 2024

Lewis had officiated in six NBA Finals games since 2019, including at least one each season, but was not assigned a game for the Denver Nuggets-Miami Heat championship series in June.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2023

He had officiated at roughly 30 marriages during his initial three years as a priest.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2022

Mr Stevenson, who died in 2004, had officiated at the semi- final of the 1979 tournament, and offered to take the child to the final.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2016

The blinds were taken off, windows taken out, carpets taken up, and where so lately physicians, clergymen, and death had officiated, were now seen carpenters, masons, and other workmen.

From Homestead on the Hillside by Holmes, Mary Jane