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Lawton, Oklahoma Larry Joe Stearns 2024 A celebration of Life service for Larry Joe Stearns, 79, of Lawton will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at First Baptist East from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Mr. Stearns passed away on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 in Lawton. Arrangements are under the direction of Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home. Larry was born on May 25, 1945 in Wichita Falls, Texas to William Luther Stearns, Sr. and Clara Mae (Jeter) Stearns. He grew up in Wichita Falls where he graduated from Wichita Falls Senior High School in 1963. He joined the United States Marine Corp which took him to San Diego, California where he later lived for five years. He met his wife, Joann Greacen and they were married in 1969. He ...

Seminole, Texas Marshel Dale Ivins 1932 — 2024 Marshel Dale Ivins Marshel Dale Ivins, passed away on June 15, 2024, in Seminole, Texas. Graveside services will be at Union Cemetery near Saint Jo/Capps Corner, Texas, under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home. Marshel was born on September 17, 1932, to Charlie and Jewel (McCubbins) Ivins in Montague County, Texas. He grew up on the family farm. Marshel was the oldest of nine children. He met his wife, Chessie (Bradberry), as she was sitting up in a tree near a peach orchard outside of Saint Jo, Texas. Chessie was the youngest of a family of nine children. Marshel and Chessie were married on June 3, 1955, in Nocona, Texas. Marshel served in the United States Army. He worked for...

Graham, Texas Carol Hunnewell 1952 — 2024 Carol Hunnewell, 71, passed away Sunday June 2, 2024 in Graham. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. Carol was born September 19, 1952 in Olney to the late Mildred (Lee) Gray and Loyd Erin Gray. She attended school in Olney. Carol married Lee Allen Hunnewell May 31, 1990 in Weatherford. Carol was a Homemaker and a member of First Presbyterian Church. Carol loved fishing, being outdoors and horse riding. She was a loving wife and mother. Survivors include; husband, Lee Allen Hunnewell of Graham; daughter, Misty Rene Bartley and husband Trace of Lubbock. Memorials may be made to Humane Society of Young County, 120 Craig Street, Graham, Texas 76450.

Wichita Falls, Texas Joy VanCleave 1934 — 2024 Graveside Services at the Fairview Cemetery, Randlett, OK, Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. under the direction of Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home in Walters, OK. Joy Belle (Bruce) Green VanCleave was born to Houston Riley and Stella Chesley (Maloy) Bruce on January 6, 1934 in Devol, OK and departed this life in Wichita Falls, TX on May 31, 2024 at the age of 90 years, 4 months and 25 days. Joy grew up in Randlett and Devol, OK and has spent most of her adult life in Burkburnett and Wichita Falls, TX where she worked several years as a laundry technician for Flakes Uniform Company. She enjoyed dancing, spending time at home and growing her flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents; her...

Houston, Texas Yvonne R. Scales 1935 — 2024 Helen Yvonne Rodgers Scales passed away peacefully on Friday, the 24th of May 2024 in Houston, Texas. She was 88 years of age. Yvonne was born on the 12th of June 1935, in Electra, Texas, to parents A.E. and Lois (Andrews) Rodgers. To many in her family, Yvonne was fondly known as "Bonnie" or "Bon". Yvonne grew up in Electra, except for the World War II years, when her family lived near the neighboring town of Harrold. The Rodgers were faithful members of the First Assembly of God Church in Electra. Music was always a part of Yvonne's life. She learned how to play the piano from her mother, and enjoyed playing at church and at the weddings of many friends and relatives. She graduated...

Grandfield, Oklahoma Emanuel Beal Thomas 1967 — 2024 Funeral service for Emanuel Beal Thomas, 57, of Grandfield, OK will be held at 1:00 p.m on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at First Baptist Church with Pastor Chester King of House of Prayer officiating. Mr. Thomas passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at his home in Grandfield, OK. Burial will be held at Grandfield Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Gray Funeral Home, Grandfield, OK. A special viewing and visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Emanuel was born on February 19, 1967 in Wichita Falls, Texas. He attended school in Wichita Falls, graduating from Hirschi High School in 1986. He worked at...

Loving, Texas Arthur Eugene Williams 1941 — 2024 Our father, Gene Williams, died May 7, 2024, of lung cancer, in Hospice of Wichita Falls. He was 82. Gene was born in Wichita Falls, the day after Pearl Harbor, the day the US entered World War II, and grew up mostly in Wichita and Young County, Texas. He was the son of Charlcia (Norseworthy) Cowden and raised mostly by an uncle and aunt, Tom and Wilma Preston. He had three older brothers?Pete, Bob, and Doyne?all of whom predeceased him, and one older sister, Twilia, who also predeceased him. He had two younger brothers, Bill and Weldon Cowden. Weldon predeceased him. He and Bill (Saginaw, Texas) re-established their relationship after several years of having drifted apart....

Jacksboro, Texas Floyd Easter 1939 — 2024 Ernest Floyd Easter of Jacksboro, Texas passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Jacksboro, Texas. He was 84 years old. Floyd was born on August 10, 1939, in Jacksboro, Texas, to Ernest and Opal (Kinnard) Easter. Funeral services were held at 2 PM on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the Jack County Youth Fair Barn in Jacksboro. Burial followed at Winn Hill Cemetery. Funeral services are under the direction of co*ker Funeral Home. Floyd graduated from Jacksboro High School in 1957. He went on to obtain his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Education from Texas Tech University. While attending college, Floyd married the love of his life, Ora Frances Fredenburg, on September 10, 1960, in...

Wichita Falls, Texas Jimmy Dale Roe 1934 — 2024 Jimmy Dale Roe, a beloved member of the Wichita Falls community, passed away peacefully in Coleman, Texas. Jimmy's life was marked by dedication, love, and simplicity that endeared him to all who were fortunate enough to know him. Born in Wichita Falls, Jimmy's life journey led him to become a respected accountant for McAllister Trucking Company and later for the Presbyterian Church in his hometown. His meticulous nature and commitment to his work left a lasting impact on those he served over the years. Jimmy was also a dedicated member of the Shriners Association. Described as a quiet and simple man, Jimmy's deepest joy stemmed from his family. He will be most remembered for how deeply...

Houston, Texas Dan Mendell, III 1937 — 2024 Dan Mendell III, 86, of Houston, Texas, passed away on March 28, 2024, with his devoted son Scott at his side. He was born on August 24, 1937, in Houston, Texas, and grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas. Dan is survived by his sons, Scott Mendell and Michael Mendell. He was the beloved husband of Betty Beall Mendell for 30 years until her passing in 1991. Dan dedicated 45 years of his Iife to ExxonMobil, starting as a teenage roughneck in the oil fields of East Texas with Humble Oil. Upon graduating from Wichita Falls High School in 1955, Dan pursued his education at Rice and Texas Universities, earning a degree in Chemical Engineering. After graduation, he returned to work with Humble Oil as a...

Vernon, Texas Jim Pennington 1939 — 2024 Jim Pennington, 84 of Vernon Texas, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, in Vernon, Texas. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 11:00 am at First Methodist Church with Rev. Anthony Inman, Rev. George Records, and Rev. Terry Tamplin officiating. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Jim was born on December 13, 1939, in Christ the King Hospital in Vernon, Texas. He was the son of Vernon and Annabelle Pennington. Jim attended Vernon High School and graduated in 1958. He the attended Texas Christian University and graduated from Midwestern University with a business degree. managed Vernon Parts Company, a family owned...

Plainview, Texas Charlotte Lee Wood 1923 — 2024 With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we bid farewell to our beloved mother and grandmother, a pillar of love, faith, and wisdom, who peacefully passed away at the age of 100. Charlotte departed this world on February 12, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, guidance, and devotion that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who were touched by her grace. Charlotte is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Marie (Sherry) Wood Snelling of Plainview, daughter-in-law Debbie Wood, of Sunnyvale, and five grandchildren, Laura Snelling Weaks, of Dallas, Alicia Snelling Ramirez, of Dallas, Amanda Wood of Mesquite, Stephanie Forsee of Rockwall, and James Edmond Wood IV, of Dallas, along with 7...

Bryson, Texas Annette Brooks 1942 — 2024 Annette Brown Brooks, age 81, stepped into Glory with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 9, 2024. She spent her last days surrounded by her family and friends in her home in Bryson Texas. Visitation will be Sunday, February 11, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside Funeral will be held at Brooks Cemetery, Monday, February 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home. Annette was born in Graham on November 17, 1942 to William Ray and Annie Ruth (Driver) Brown. She was a retired educator from Graham ISD. She loved to travel, and her favorite place was Lake City Colorado. Annette was a mighty prayer warrior for her family and...

Tyler, Texas Joe L. Francis 1940 — 2024 Joe Lloyd Francis, 83, of Tyler, died Monday, February 5 at UT Health Hospital. He was born August 25, 1940, in Pittsburg, Texas, to Henry and Lena Reeves Francis. He graduated from Wichita Falls High School in 1958 and attended Midwestern University in Wichita Falls, Texas. Mr. Francis served in the U.S Army from 1960-1961. He was discharged after one year to help care for his mother and brother, Fred Francis. Following his military service, Joe worked as a radio and sports announcer for several radio stations in Seymour, Bowie, Mt. Vernon, and Wichita Falls, Texas. He worked both full and part-time in this role for 17 years. His love for sports, rock n' roll, doo-wop, soul, and...

Dallas, Texas Jo Daugherty Daugherty Harbaugh 1926 — 2024 In this lifetime I was born February 9, 1926, to Gertrude Aldridge Daugherty and Harry Augustus Daugherty in Quinton, OK. Daddy died at age 35 so mother was on her own in Oklahoma City during the depression. My sister Harriet and I never realized her quiet struggling because we were busy being happy children. Mother married Barton Dickerson Norriss in 1940 and we now had a sweetheart of a daddy. We lived in Enid, OK and then moved to Wichita Falls, TX. Life held so many wonderful experiences. After my freshman year at TSCW, I went to the University of Wyoming, graduating in 1948. It was there that I met my husband of 58 years Harold Charles (Chuck) Harbaugh. We lived in Wichita Falls for 16...

Walters, Oklahoma Terry Lynn Sansome 1958 — 2024 Funeral Service at First Baptist Church, Walters, OK, Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., Rev. John Carlisle and Rev. Roger Noland officiating with burial in the Walters Cemetery. Terry Lynn Sansome was born to Huston Calvin "Sonny" and Barbara Kay (Cooper) Sansome on July 19, 1958 in Ft. Sill, OK, and departed this life in Walters, OK on February 3, 2024 at the age of 65 years.

Wichita Falls, Texas Kandi (Gower) Clark 1979 — 2024 Funeral Service at First Baptist Church, Walters, OK, Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., with interment in the Temple Cemetery, Temple, OK. Visitation at Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home in Walters on Monday evening from 6-7:00 pm. Viewing on Sunday from 2:00-8:00 pm and on Monday beginning at 9:00 am. Kandi Nichole (Gower) Clark, daughter of Clint Houston and Marina Dolores (Greenfield) Gower, was born May 26, 1979 in Oklahoma City, OK, and departed this life on February 1, 2024 in Wichita Falls, TX at the age of 44 years, 8 months and 6 days. Kandi grew up in Temple, OK, graduating from THS in 1997. She then attended Southwestern in Weatherford, OK and then returned home for a time,...

Throckmorton, Texas Doniece Neely 1940 — 2024 Doniece Neely, 83, of Throckmorton, Texas passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in Wichita Falls, Texas. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2024 at the First Methodist Church of Throckmorton, with Rev. Jim Wright officiating. Burial will follow services at the Throckmorton Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Throckmorton. A visitation is planned at the First Methodist Church in Throckmorton from 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 2024, until service time. She was born at her parents home in Elbert, Texas in 1940 to Elmer and Virginia Johnson. She served as choir director for many years. She enjoyed quilting and knitting. Doniece was...

Seymour, Texas Bob McWhorter 1947 — 2024 On Tuesday, January 2, 2024, with his family close by, Billy Bob McWhorter, age 76, came into the unblemished presence of God's glory. Services will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Harvest Christian Fellowship, Sonny Smart and Rick Moeller officiating, with Archer Funeral Home directing. If you're reading this to figure out who Bob is, you probably missed out. For him, life was something he enjoyed, and the people he was around enjoyed it with him. Bob has always been known for his humor and his ability to make others laugh. We were always told not to laugh at him because it encouraged him to continue... He was a dedicated, selfless worker. He could and would do...

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