Smith Family Funeral Homes

Lois Evalynne Howsley Dunlap, 100, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the Throckmorton Cemetery with Pastor Jim Wright officiating under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Throckmorton. Lois was born July 29, 1923, in Throckmorton, Texas to Louis A. and Gracie Jane Hester Howsley. She was 7th of 9 children and her younger years were spent working at the family dairy and movie theater. She married the love of her life Burnis F. Dunlap on April 17, 1942 in Amarillo, Texas. While he was in the Air Force they went to California and finally made their way back home to Throckmorton, in 1945. Devoted to...

Shirley Dee Steinfath, 90, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022. A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM, Monday, November 28, 2022, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Haskell, TX, with Mr. Timothy Burt officiating. Burial will follow services at the Willow Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes. Shirley Dee was born August 29, 1932 in Spur, TX to Ethel (Carleton) and Dee Hairgrove. She married Albert Steinfath on January 29, 1961, in Lubbock. Together they farmed in Hale and Swisher counties and were members of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Plainview. She graduated from Spur High School in 1949 and continued her education receiving a B.A. in elementary education...

Eula Johnson Peters, 88, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022. A Funeral service will be held Sunday, September 25, 2022, at 2:00PM, at the First Baptist Church in Rochester, TX, with Rev. Randy Tenery officiating. Burial will follow services at the Rochester Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes. Eula was born in Old Glory, TX, the daughter of Leona and Ed Johnson. She grew up in Rule and married Lowell (Son) Peters in Haskell County in 1949. They lived back and forth between Plainview and Rochester. She started college in 1968 the same time her daughter Vickie did. She taught school in Floydada, Old Glory, Aspermont and Rochester. She was the last principal for...

We are saddened to announce the death of longtime Patterson resident Francell Boles Hamlett. Born in Winnsboro, TX to H.L "Cooter" Boles & Maurice Sparks Boles; the 4th of 6th children, she loved to credit her "middle child status" for her toughness and independence. Lovingly referred to as "Nub" by her father, a nickname that stuck and was used by those who loved her. She grew up on a farm where she learned life lessons about hard work and dependability, which helped her during a 25+ year career with the US Postal Service. A lover of nature, history, and reading; she was always looking for new projects and adventures. As a proud daughter of Texas, she was honored to be recognized as...

Karin Lynn (Adair) Everett, 73, of Throckmorton, TX, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 20, 2022. Visitation will be held at Smith Family Funeral Home from 6-7 pm on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. A graveside service will be held Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 2 pm at Throckmorton Cemetery with Jerry Blake officiating. Services are under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Home. Lynn was born on June 22, 1948, in Palo Pinto County, Texas, to Don P. Adair and Nellie Jo Warren. She graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1966. Upon graduating, she moved to Dallas and worked for Southwestern Bell for several years before returning to Breckenridge where she met the love of...

Melba (Hutchinson) Pharr, 85, of Knox City, Texas, passed away, in her home, on Monday, March 14, 2022. Visitation will be held at Knox City Foursquare Church at 11 a.m.-12p.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2022 with the funeral following at the same location at 2 p.m. under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes. Melba was born March 7, 1937 in Knox County, Texas, to Cleveland and Opal (Branton) Hutchinson. She leaves behind a legacy of touching lives and helping others which is showcased in her 50 plus years of service as a nurse. Melba helped establish the Knox County Hospital Auxiliary and the Haskell Memorial Hospital Auxiliary while serving as the Director of Nursing for each...

Melba (Hutchinson) Pharr, 85, of Knox City, Texas, passed away, in her home, on Monday, March 14, 2022. Visitation will be held at Knox City Foursquare Church at 11 a.m.-12p.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2022 with the funeral following at the same location at 2 p.m. under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes. Melba was born March 7, 1937 in Knox County, Texas, to Cleveland and Opal (Branton) Hutchinson. She leaves behind a legacy of touching lives and helping others which is showcased in her 50 plus years of service as a nurse. Melba helped establish the Knox County Hospital Auxiliary and the Haskell Memorial Hospital Auxiliary while serving as the Director of Nursing for each...

Herbert Wayne (Mutt) Camp, 77, a longtime resident of Lubbock, TX, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 11:00AM, Friday, July 30, 2021 at Willow Cemetery, Haskell with Bro. Dan Bullock officiating. Services are under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes. A visitation is planned from 10:00-11:00AM, Friday, July 30, 2021 at the funeral home, 304 N. 2nd St., Haskell, TX. Herbert was born July 3, 1944 in Knox City, TX to Alva (Johnson) and Hayden Camp. He married Linda (Cox) on January 11, 1964 in Haskell, TX and they enjoyed 57 years of marriage. Herbert worked at Eagle Picher manufacturing for 36 years before retiring. He loved spending time with his...

Tommy Cathey, 80, formerly of Haskell, TX, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021. Thomas was born September 5, 1940 in Haskell, TX to Buford and Claribelle Cathey. He was born and raised in Haskell and graduated from Haskell High School in 1959, and he received his Master of Education from West Texas College. Tommy married Julie Collins on February 24, 1962, in Haskell, and they enjoyed 59 years of marriage. He was a math teacher for several years before becoming superintendent of several schools in the Texas Panhandle. Teaching was his life, and he loved interacting with the kids. After retirement, he lived with his wife Julie in Amarillo for the past 20 years. He is survived by his wife,...

Stephen Emory Musil, 71, of Stamford, TX, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021. A rosary followed by a funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Megargel, TX, a rosary at 10:00a.m., with Mass following at 11:00a.m., Wednesday, May 5, 2021 with Father Barry Cuba officiating. Burial will follow at the Megargel Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Haskell. A rosary is planned for 7:00p.m., Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at the St. George Catholic Church, 901 N. 16th, Haskell, TX. Stephen was born June 18, 1949 in Stamford, TX to Emory Benjamin Musil and Mary Agnes (Cuba). He married Nicolasa Peralez on October 1, 2017 in Stamford. Stephen was a member...

Ronnie Medford, 73, of Abilene, Texas, passed away, Friday, December 18, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 2:00PM on December 21, 2020 at Howard Cemetery, Paint Creek with Rev. Shawn Miller officiating. Services are under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Haskell. Ronnie was born November 15, 1947 in Haskell, Texas to Lula Mae (Blair) and Leon Medford. He was born and raised in Haskell, and later lived in Odessa before residing in Abilene. He married Sallie (Carter) on October 3, 1969 in Haskell. Ronnie enjoyed fishing, golfing, bowling, football, and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Oldham Church Of Christ in Abilene. He is survived by his wife,...

Leon Herring, 79, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Services are under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Haskell. Leon was born September 28, 1940 in Iowa Park, TX to Elizabeth Ann (Kubala) and Alvin Fredrick Herring. Leon married Carolyn (Fondy) on June 15, 1963 in Roswell, NM. He was a longtime resident of Haskell and a member of First Baptist Church. Leon enjoyed spending time being creative in his wood shop, but his passion was his work at Sonic. He loved the business, loved being around the people, and he was always there to help in any way. Leon is survived by his two sons, Blaze Herring and wife Kathie Brown of...

Flossie Sue Thorp Noles (Totsy) was called home on Tuesday May 26, 2020. She ended her 88-year journey in the comfort of her brother Buzzy's home in Throckmorton, Tx. Totsy was born on January 30, 1932 to Samie and Byrd Thorp. The oldest of two siblings, she grew up riding horses and playing sports with the boys. The epitome of a tomboy in every sense of the word. She was strong, determined and fiercely independent. Her parents worked hard to instill in her an unshakeable faith and exemplary morals and values. After graduating Throckmorton High School, Totsy attended the University of North Texas and Texas Tech. She was always very athletic and a passionate sports enthusiast. She loved...

Tina Diane Newberry passed away Friday, May 15, 2020, at her home in Lake Dallas. Diane fought a long and courageous battle against cancer, managing to do it with eternal hope and grace. A graveside service will be at 2:00PM, Monday, May 18, 2020 at the Rochester, TX cemetery, with Dr. John Beck officiating. Services are under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Haskell. Diane was born January 17, 1953 in Haskell, to Pat (Toliver) and Glen Sammons. She married her high school sweetheart Mike Newberry on July 23, 1972 in Haskell. She graduated from Haskell High School 1971. In 1972 she graduated from Glen and Lotty's cosmetology school and worked as a hairdresser in Haskell for 13...

Carolyn Herring, 74, a longtime resident of Haskell, TX, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later date to honor and celebrate Carolyn's life. Services are under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Haskell. Carolyn was born on April 22, 1945 in Roswell, NM to Martha (Grocki) Fondy and Walter Karl Laue. Her father passed away when she was very young and she was raised by her second father, Fred Fondy. She married Leon Herring on June 15, 1963 in Roswell, NM. She was a devoted Christian and a member of the First Baptist church, Haskell. Carolyn loved music since she was a small child. She learned to play the...

Garry Doyle Johnson, 77, a lifelong resident of Knox City, TX, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020. Garry was born September 17, 1942 in Knox City, Texas, to Fannie Mae (Large) and C. E. Johnson. He married Olga (Ramirez) on October 9, 2010 in Knox City. Garry was a jokester. He spent most of his time in his shop building and creating anything he could imagine. Garry loved his sugar, took pride in his family, and he was kind and generous to anyone in need. He is survived by his wife, Olga of Knox City; five daughters, Nonie Maston of Seymour, Peggy Hawkins of Knox City, Malinda Reid of Haskell, Elsie Castanada and Betty Johnson, both of Aspermont; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren;...

Victoria Rodriguez Herrera, 89, a longtime resident of Rule, TX, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020. A private graveside service will be held at the Rule Cemetery, Rule, with Rev. J. R. Flores officiating. Services are under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Rule. There will be no public viewing or visitation, however online condolences can be shared with the family at www.smithfamilyfh.com. Victoria was born July 21, 1930 in Austin, Texas, to Juana (Garcia) and Teofilo Rodriguez. She married Jesus Herrera, Sr. on January 16, 1954 in Seguin, TX. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Rule. She enjoyed working with her hands, gardening, sewing and quilting. She loved...

Janette Gibson Frierson, 80, of Haskell, TX, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020. A private graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 23, 2020 at Willow Cemetery, Haskell, with Rev. Kelly Pigott officiating. Services are under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Haskell. There will be no public viewing or visitation, however online condolences can be shared with the family at www.smithfamilyfh.com. Janette was born February 12, 1940 in Haskell County, Texas, to Julia (Marion) and Oris Gibson. She married David Frierson on December 17, 1958 in Rule, TX. Janette worked as a secretary at Farm Bureau Insurance and Haskell Coop Gin. She was a member of the First...

Barbara Elaine Sheppard, 78, a resident of Rule, Texas was called home Friday, January 31, 2020 in Wichita Falls, Texas. A funeral service will be held at 10:00a.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at the First Baptist Church, Rule with Rev. Scott Hensley officiating. Burial will follow service at 3:00p.m., at Big Valley Cemetery in Goldthwaite, Texas under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes. A visitation is planned from 6:00-7:00p.m., Monday, February 3, 2020 at the funeral home, 600 Robins Ave, Rule. Barbara was born November 16, 1941 in Brady, Texas, to Cecil Robert Curry and Louise Elaine Gary Sheppard. She married Rollie Herbert Sheppard, Jr. on August 16, 1989 in Austin, Texas. ...

Anthony "Darryl" McGhee, 67, a lifelong resident of Rochester, TX, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019. A funeral service will be held at 2:00p.m., Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the First Baptist Church, Rochester with Rev. Josh Giddens officiating. Burial will follow services at Rochester Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Rochester. A visitation is planned from 6:00-8:00p.m., Friday, September 20, 2019 at the funeral home, 200 S. Lincoln Ave., Rochester, TX. Darryl was born June 2, 1952 in Knox City, Texas to Novalee (Kinney) and LeRoy McGhee. He married Sharon (Embrey) on September 22, 1973 in Hamlin, TX. Darryl loved the Haskell Indians, and enjoyed...

Donna Ruth (Grimsley) Thomas, 86, a long time resident of Haskell, Texas, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019. A funeral service will be held at 2:00p.m., Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the First Baptist Church, Haskell with Rev. Rob Harrison officiating. Burial will follow services at Willow Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes. A visitation is planned from 6:00-7:00p.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the funeral home, 304 N. 2nd Street, Haskell, Texas. Donna was born October 25, 1932 in Weinert, Texas to William Shelton and Pearl Brown Grimsley. Donna graduated from Weinert High School in 1950 and then married Clois KirbyThomas on November 25, 1950. She was...