Archer Funeral Home

Lou Jane Hardin died peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Lewisville, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at First Methodist Church in Seymour with Rev. Jay Gage officiating. Burial will be in the Henson Cemetery under the direction of Archer Funeral Home. The family will accept visitors 6pm-7pm on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Archer Funeral Home in Seymour. Lou was born in Wichita Falls on February 18, 1936, to Daniel and LuVera Martin. She graduated from Wichita Falls High School (Old High) and received her Bachelors degree in Music Education degree from Midwestern University in 1958. She later obtained her Masters degree in...

Raydene Denman, 81 of Seymour, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 in Wichita Falls. A Celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Seymour with Rev. David Denman officiating under the direction of Archer Funeral Home. Mary Raydene Denman was born August 23, 1941 in Quanah, Texas to Lawrence and Lillie Bell Mahan Leonard. She was a graduate of Pampa High School and married Lanny Denman on November 27, 1967 in Pampa. Raydene was an accomplished seamstress who loved to paint, travel, shop, her dogs and her grandchildren. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Lanny Denman of Seymour; a...

Melvyn Stevenson, 84 of Abilene, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 in Abilene. Graveside services will be held on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Willow Cemetery in Haskell under the direction of Archer Funeral Home. Melvyn was born May 29, 1938 in Stamford to Douglas and Mae Strand Stevenson. He was a graduate of Stamford High School and attended Howard Payne Payne University. Melvyn married Jeanette Jones on July 26, 1959 in Lubbock. He worked for oil companies, as a farmer and the couple owned a Western Wear Store. Melvyn was preceded in death by his son, Alan Keith Stevenson on January 1, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jeanette Stevenson of...

Chester Boyd Cox Jr, 82, of Cashion Community, passed away on December 12, 2022, in his sleep at his home. He told his last great tall tale with his unique twang on December 11, 2022. Upon his passing, Chester Boyd got his wings and was able to fly to heaven at a much faster rate of speed and with ease versus in life, when he would fly his Texas Tech decorated ultralight airplane. Chester Boyd was born on October 2,1940 to Chester Cox Sr. and Inez Eavenson Cox in Seymour, Texas. Chester Boyd was a larger than life personality known by many, throughout his life, for the stories he would share, things he would do and the Cowboy life he lived. After graduating from Seymour High School in 1959,...

Bob G. King, born February 22, 1937, passed away peacefully to his eternal home on Monday, October 24, 2022 at the age of 85. Bob was a former resident of Seymour, and his current home was in Goree. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garland and Nadine King of Seymour and his son, Rob King of Weatherford. Bob is survived by his wife of 67 years, Sue; a daughter, Kim and Rick Decker of Goree; a sister, Brenda and William Breland of Taos; 13 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Bob began his banking career in September of 1958 at the Seymour First National Bank and was employed by Farmers National Bank of Seymour in March of 1983. He went...

Anne Shawver Stout, 92 of Seymour, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022 in Seymour. Services will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., at the Methodist Church in Seymour with Rev. Jay Gage and Rev. Derrell Patterson officiating. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Archer Funeral Home. Anne was born September 13, 1930 in Victoria, Texas to James L. and Annie Lamkin Shawver. She grew up on the farm in Megargel where she plowed with a team of mules. This is where she fostered her love for the outdoors. Anne rode her horse into Megargel for piano lessons forming her deep love of music. As a senior at Megargel High School, she heard her first...

Charles Eugene Gregg was born November 30, 1932 in Wichita Falls to William B and Mary Gregg, and passed from this earth peacefully September 5, 2022. He attended Sam Houston elementary, Zundy Jr High and Wichita Falls High School where "Snake" was the single wing blocking back and play caller for the 1949 state champion Coyotes, graduating in 1950. On the day of his graduation, he left to join the US Army, eventually becoming a prestigious guard for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. He then came home to Wichita Falls where he spent the rest of his life, marrying his high school classmate Gracie Elizabeth Smith (who predeceased him), earning a...

Dixie Mae Peacock, 88 of Seymour, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022 in Wichita Falls. Services will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Red Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Russell Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in the Eastview Cemetery in Vernon under the direction of Archer Funeral Home. Dixie was born March 7, 1934 in Wichita Falls to Jesse James and Fannie Mae Snyder Church. She was a graduate of Seymour High School and attended Midwestern State University. Dixie married Don Morris Peacock on July 14, 1951 at her parent's home in Seymour. The couple farmed and ranched in Baylor and Knox Counties. Dixie was a member of the Red Springs Baptist Church,...

Lois Jo Childers gained her angel wings on Easter Sunday morning, April 17th, 2022 at her nursing home in Wichita Falls, Tx. Lois Jo was 76 years old. Lois Jo's life would seem too short to many, but those of us who were fortunate to be touched by her understand that her existence and the imprint she left on our hearts exceed the quantity of time that she stayed here. Lois Jo was born on August 17, 1946 in Jacksonville, Texas to Perry Vernon and Minnie Lois Scruggs Childers, Sr. She studied cosmetology and enjoyed driving big rigs, watching bull riding, dating and playing games on her computer, spending time with her Mother and watching movies. Most importantly, Lois Jo was a Mom. Her...

Leah Diana Eskamire, 58 of Seymour, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022 in Wichita Falls. Services will be held Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Ryan Ford officiating. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Archer Funeral Home. Leah was born August 24, 1963 in Seymour to Glenn "Rooster" and Betty Laney Hall. She was a 1981 graduate of Seymour High School. Leah worked as a nurse's aide then went to work at the Vernon State Hospital in their dietary department. She married Kenny Eskamire on July 23, 2007 in her mother's backyard in Seymour. She was a member of the First Methodist Church. Leah was preceded in...

Donia Woods, 76 of Olney, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 in Wichita Falls. Services will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with Joe Mac Petit officiating. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Archer Funeral Home. Donia was born August 24, 1945 in Olney to Holmes and Sallie Souther Alexander. She was a 1963 graduate of Olney High School. Donia married Don Woods on December 22, 1962 at the Southside Baptist Church in Olney. She received her LVN license through Vernon Regional Junior College. Donia worked as an LVN for 13 years, while also going to Midwestern State University where she received her Bachelor's of...

Betty Lynn Styles, Last of the Miller Creek Cowgirls November 21, 1933 - February 5, 2022 Betty Lynn Stout Styles, 88, of Seymour passed away peacefully from natural causes Saturday, February 5, 2022. Graveside services in Seymour Masonic Cemetery will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, February 12, 2022. Visitation will be 5 to 6:30 Friday evening in Archer Funeral Home of Seymour. Betty was born in Seymour November 21, 1933, to Lowe and Alice Robertson Stout. The fourth of seven siblings, Betty was their first baby born in a hospital. From a very young age, she enjoyed spending time outdoors with her daddy. She loved ranch life, cattle, horses, rodeos, parades, and grand entries. A...

Ronald "Ronnie" Edwin Wright died on January 02, 2022 at the age of 80, at his home on Lake Kemp in Seymour Texas. Ronnie was born July 24th, 1941 in Altas, Oklahoma to parents; Paul & Florence Wright- both deceased. He married the love of his life Margie Crouch on December 22nd, 1961 in Lubbock Texas. Ronnie was a Master of his trade, he owned and operated Wright's Plumbing Co. for 45 years in Plainview Texas. He was an avid outdoors man who thoroughly enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating. He was a loving and doting husband, a proud father & "Papa" and true friend, who was at his happiest when surrounded by his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all that...

Kenny Eskamire, 71 of Seymour, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in Seymour. Services will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Methodist Church with Rev. Ryan Ford and Rev. Frances Gonzalez officiating. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Archer Funeral Home. Kenny was born December 1, 1949 in Clinton, Oklahoma to Caine (Kenny) and Lucille Medina Eskamire, Sr. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Vietnam War and a recipient of the Bronze Star. Kenny worked for the North Texas State Hospital Vernon Campus for 20 years. He married Leah Hall on July 23, 2007 in Seymour. Kenny had a love for cars. He was preceded...

Becky Christian, 68 of Seymour passed away Monday, February 01, 2021 in Seymour. Graveside services will be held Friday, February 5, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in the Vera Cemetery with Dr. David Warren officiating under the direction of Archer Funeral Home. Rebecca Sue Garner Christian was born to Patsy and JW Garner in Hamilton, Texas on November 6, 1952. She was a 1971 graduate of Seymour High School. She then attended Cisco College and graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree and was co-captain on the Wrangler Belles drill team. She married Steve Christian (her next door neighbor) on May 20, 1973. The couple had two sons, Chris and Calvin. She then attended Midwestern State University...

Richard "Ricky" Futch, 74 of Seymour, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in Seymour. Graveside services will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Masonic Cemetery with Dr. David Warren officiating. Services are under the direction of Archer Funeral Home, Seymour, Texas. Ricky was born July 27, 1946 in Wheeler, Texas to Junior and Vallie Harris Futch. He attended school in Estelline and graduated from high school in Vernon. Ricky married Connie Carter on October 14, 1967 in Vernon. He worked as a station manager and pipeline inspector for Shell pipeline, retiring in 1992 after 25 years with the company. Ricky owned Seymour Gun Shop and was the creator of the...

Rosalie Peters, 80 of Seymour passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in Wichita Falls surrounded by her family. Mass will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Bose Jujuvarapu and Deacon Jim Novak. Burial will be in the Bomarton Cemetery under the direction of Archer Funeral Home. Rosalie was born February 22, 1940 in Wichita Falls to Leo and Eleanor Wachsman. She graduated from the Academy of Mary Immaculate High School in Wichita Falls. Rosalie married Arvin Peters on February 7, 1959 in Wichita Falls. She worked as a secretary for Baylor Milling and was a homemaker. Rosalie was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic...

Joyce Lea Green, 89 of Seymour, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in Seymour. Services will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Culwell officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Archer Funeral Home, Seymour, Texas. Joyce was born July 8, 1931 in Lamesa to Dick and Aileen Higgins Thurmond. She attended Bomarton Schools and graduated from Throckmorton High School. Joyce worked for B-K Electric, then for the Extension Service and Wichita Falls Production Credit. She was baptized at the age of 12 and was a member of the Red Springs Baptist Church. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents,...

Larry Dale Burnett, 75, of Seymour, passed away on Thursday, October 29, in Seymour, Texas. Larry was born on July 15, 1945, to L.D. and Izella Wills Burnett in Jacksboro, Texas. He moved to Seymour when he was four months old. He grew up on the Carter Taylor Ranch where his dad was foreman. He graduated from Seymour High School in 1964. After high school, he went to auctioneering school. He worked a few cattle auctions until he joined the Air Force. He served in the Air Force for four years, stationed at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene. He finished his career as a sergeant, serving 15 months in Taiwan. Larry married Diane Gover of Wichita Falls on October 21, 1967. After being...

Orene Hewitt Covington, 97, of Wichita Falls, passed away on October 27, 2020, just 22 days short of her 98th birthday. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 2:00 pm, at the Masonic Cemetery in Seymour with Steve Sullwold officiating under the direction of Archer Funeral Home, Seymour, Texas. Orene entered this world on a farm northeast of Seymour, Texas, November 17, 1922, the last of three daughters born to Frank Hewitt and Minnie Jackson Hewitt. Her sisters were Ocle Hewitt Miller and Modena Hewitt Miller. Orene's childhood was spent on this cotton farm. She worked on the farm, hoeing cotton, tending gardens, feeding animals and helping her family...

Loyd Blankenship, 91 of Wichita Falls, went to be with our Lord on Monday, October 26, 2020 in Wichita Falls. Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock under the direction of Archer Funeral Home, Seymour, Texas. Loyd Jefferson Blankenship was born October 6, 1929 in Seymour to Clint and Maudie May Conner Blankenship. He was a graduate of Lubbock High School. Loyd met the love of his life, Janet Mathews in Lubbock and the couple married on July 1, 1950 in Clovis, New Mexico. Loyd worked as a fireman and for the U.S. Postal service as a letter carrier, retiring in 1986. He was a member of the letter carrier's union. ...