Mrs. Julia Ann Rumage, age 89, of Jacksboro, passed away Saturday morning, February 6, 2021, at Medical City Arlington. She was born July 16, 1931, in Jacksboro, TX, to Polly May Cherryhomes Jones and Peyton Smith Jones. Julia was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Carl Alton Rumage; her daughter, Melinda Kay Rumage; four brothers, Bobby, Ancil, George, and Manville; and three sisters, Alice, Polly and Cherry. Julia was a member of First Baptist Church of Jacksboro. She was a beautiful, vivacious lady with a witty sense of humor. She enjoyed painting, cooking, playing the piano, and spending time with her family. Julia is survived by her sister, Betty McAnear and spouse Don;...

Van Eldon Brimhall passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, February 5, 2021, at the age of 92. "Doc," as he preferred to be called, was born in Jacksboro, Texas, on November 29, 1928. Upon his passing, he was returned to the town of his birth to lie in rest beside his beloved mother. Van's humble beginnings, along with his mother's encouragement, gave him a drive to succeed and become the best he could be. At age 16, with high school graduation behind him, high hopes, and $50 in his pocket, he hopped a freight train west to California, the land where dreams were made. His cousin Tom Russell and wife Sue provided a caring home so Van could begin college classes. He worked as a...

F.M. "Doc" Wigington, 93, passed away Saturday, January 30,2021 in Jacksboro, Texas. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, February 4,2021 at Bethel Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow in Lynn Creek Cemetery. Doc was born December 4, 1927 in Bridgeport, Texas to William Floyd and Lula Mae (Shields) Wigington. He married the Late Peggy Stout March 13, 1948 in Jacksboro,Texas. He owned and operated Doc's Tank Trucks in Jacksboro; was a member of Bethel Assembly of God Church and served on the Lynn Creek Cemetery Board. Doc was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Jim Wigingto ; brothers, Steve Wigington and Carl Wigington. He is survived today by his son, Ronnie Wigington...

Kathleen P. Crain passed away on January 26, 2021 in Fort Worth. She was 92. Kathleen was born to Arthur Andrew Powell and Vergie Vera (Haralson) Powell on December 14, 1928 in Bonita, Texas. She was married to Sam Crain on March 10, 1952. An earlier marriage to Stephen William Ussery ended in divorce. She was most recently a resident in assisted living in Fort Worth. Kathleen and Sam Crain worked side by side in Nocona, Texas, first running a tailor shop and later a western wear clothing factory. In 1969, Mrs. Crain began the career she thoroughly enjoyed, and which would last the rest of her working days, as a home buyer and sales supervisor for locally owned McClurkan's Dept. Stores...

Howard Miles Cole (87) passed away Saturday January 16, 2021 in Wichita Falls, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 2pm Sunday January 31st, 2021 at First United Methodist Church in Jacksboro, Texas. A private burial will take place prior to the memorial service. Howard was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 5, 1934 to Herbert William Cole and Elizabeth (Miles) Cole. Howard was the 2nd born of 4 children. Howard has an older brother, William George (Bill), a younger brother Herbert Clyde (Dick), and a baby sister Florence Elizabeth (Cole) Wicklund. When Howard was 12, he purchased a paper route from his older brother Bill for 25 cents a customer. One of the customers was the Steffen...

Marjorie Faye (McMillion) Walterscheid, 79, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 in Wichita Falls, Texas. A memorial service will be held 10 am Friday, January 29, 2021 at Coker Funeral Home. Marjorie was born on January 21, 1941 in Prospect, Texas to James McMillion and Marcella (Blalack) McMillion. She was the oldest of all her siblings. She married Rainard Walterscheid on August 8, 1975 in Houston, Texas. Marjorie is preceded in death by her husband, parents and daughter Sherri. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her children, Paula Reeder, Jerry Ogle, Tommy Ogle, Freddy Mitchell, and Raina Walterscheid; siblings, Jim McMillion, Norma Strickland, Rudene Isbell, and...

Garland Hadley, born Mach 27,1953 left this world on January 12, 2021 to be with the Lord. He is preceded in death by his father, James Robert Hadley, his mother Laura Lou Hadley, his sister Nesha Hadley and his nephew Style Hadley Perdue. Garland is survived by his children Tyson Hadley, his daughter Nece Hadley and his grandchildren Aubrianna, Jaxon and Tessa. Garland was born in Wichita Falls, Texas and lived most of his life in Post Oak, Texas. He worked in the oil and gas industry mainly selling drill bits. He was a member of the Patriot Guard and had the utmost respect for veterans. He loved country music, riding motorcycles and going to garage sales but most of all her loved spending...

Garland Hadley, born Mach 27,1953 left this world on January 12, 2021 to be with the Lord. He is preceded in death by his father, James Robert Hadley, his mother Laura Lou Hadley, his sister Nesha Hadley and his nephew Style Hadley Perdue. Garland is survived by his children Tyson Hadley, his daughter Nece Hadley and his grandchildren Aubrianna, Jaxon and Tessa. Garland was born in Wichita Falls, Texas and lived most of his life in Post Oak, Texas. He worked in the oil and gas industry mainly selling drill bits. He was a member of the Patriot Guard and had the utmost respect for veterans. He loved country music, riding motorcycles and going to garage sales but most of all her loved spending...

Billy Ted Jackson,73, of Nocona, Texas met his Lord and Savior on December 17,2020. Billy was born February 2, 1947 in Jacksboro to Oscar and Vivian Jackson. Billy was a member of Shady Grove Church in Nocona Hills. Billy was a fine figure of a man, excellent hunter or so he said from the movie Jeremiah Johnson. He loved to play golf and watch westerns especially John Wayne and always considered himself to be Tom Selleck's twin. He loved to travel and was always up for an adventure and was ready to go at a moment's notice. He loved the mountains and would have rather been there than anywhere else. He loved his family and spent all of his time watching the grandkids do their activities....

Homer D. Grooms, 84, passed away August 5, 2020 in Jacksboro surrounded by his family. A Visitation was held Saturday, August 8 from 6:00PM to 7:00PM at Coker Funeral Home. A Graveside Service was on Sunday, August 9 at Lynn Creek Cemetery at 2:00PM. Homer was born on October 5, 1935 in Dumas, Texas to Homer C. Grooms and Katherine McDowell Grooms. After graduating college, Homer proudly served his country in the Navy and fought in the Korean War. He married the love of his life, Colleen Wolfe Grooms on June 13, 1959. Homer was also a member of Jermyn Baptist Church. Homer is preceded in death by his parents. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Colleen Grooms; daughter...

Homer D. Grooms, 84, passed away August 5, 2020 in Jacksboro surrounded by his family. A Visitation was held Saturday, August 8 from 6:00PM to 7:00PM at Coker Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be on Sunday, August 9 at Lynn Creek Cemetery at 2:00PM. Homer was born on October 5, 1935 in Dumas, Texas to Homer C. Grooms and Katherine McDowell Grooms. After graduating college, Homer proudly served his country in the Navy and fought in the Korean War. He married the love of his life, Colleen Wolfe Grooms on June 13, 1959. Homer was also a member of Jermyn Baptist Church. Homer is preceded in death by his parents. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Colleen Grooms;...

Edward A. (Shine) Leach passed away Monday, August 4, 2020 in Jack County, Texas at the age of 90 years old. Funeral services will be held 10am Friday, August 7, 2020 at First Baptist Church in Jacksboro, Texas. Burial will follow in Lynn Creek Cemetery. Shine was born to Colman and Vernie (Jackson) Leach December 19,1929 in the small Texas community of Squaw Mountain. He was saved at the age of 12 in 1941 and was baptized in "Gin Tank" behind the First Baptist Church. He married Doneta Upshaw May 21,1949 in Antelope , Texas at the Antelope First Baptist Church. Shine was a faithful member of Antelope First Baptist Church from the time he accepted Christ as His Savior. It was there he...

Gwen Alice (Larremore) Hodnett, 64 passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 in Weatherford, Texas. Gwen was born July 27, 1955 in Brady, Texas to Lavern Jackson Larremore and Charlene (Blanks). Gwen married Don Hodnett on December 20, 1974 in Odessa, Texas. Gwen is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived today by her husband; children, Heather McReynolds, Donna Hess and Jared Hodnett; grandchildren, Hannah and Miranda McReynolds, Jubal and Charolett Hess, and Jaden, Triston, Cameron, and Alexa Woods; siblings, Tony Larremore and Charla Barnett. A memorial service will be held to celebrate Gwen's life at a later date this year.

Sarah Beryle (Copeland) Wells, age 89, went to her heavenly home Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020 on her 89th birthday surrounded by her immediate family in her home. Sarah was born on April 12, 1931 to Byron E and Mary (Skiles) Copeland of Shannon, Texas. Sarah met Granvel (Grant) Wells on February 4, 1948 at a volleyball game in Antelope, Texas. After a six-month courtship, the couple married on August 7, 1948. Together they have one son, one grandson, and two great-granddaughters. In their early years, the couple lived in Jerymn and Jacksboro until they built a home in rural Clay County on family land in 1954. They were married 71 years, and Grant remained by her side until the very...

Harriet Jane Campsey Sides. October 27th 1944 to March 25th 2020 A great Texas lady left the stage last Wednesday. Harriet Sides, also known to some of her family as Janie, was 75. Harriet's "stage" was an area of north Texas, in particular the towns of Jacksboro and Wichita Falls, between which lay Happy C Ranch established more than 100 years ago by her great grandfather Joseph Campsey. She and her much loved husband L.W. Sides enjoyed a marriage of 32 years, having met and later married in Tyler on October 4th, 1986. They were a charismatic couple, not afraid to work the cattle together, who also enjoyed national and international travel and made enduring and cherished friendships...

Wesley Allen Damron left his home on earth Sunday, March 15, 2020 and is now at peace in Heaven. Wes was born September 23, 1965 to Wilfred and Pauline Damron in Graham, Texas. He grew up in Bryson, Texas where he was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred and Pauline Damron. He is survived by aunts, Joyce King of Bryson, Texas and Juanita Damron of Jacksboro, Texas; a host of cousins and friends. He also leaves behind his best friend and faithful companion, Maggie. A visitation will be held 6:00 PM- 7:00 Pm Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Coker Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksboro, Texas. Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, March 19,...

Bonnie J. Conner, 90, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in Jacksboro, Texas. She was born on June 28, 1929, in Cone, Texas to Sterling Avants and Emma Denning Avants. On May 14, 1947 she married Charles Hulen Conner. They were married until his passing in January 2001. Bonnie was a member of the Post Oak Baptist Church where she was also the treasurer for many years. Being a homemaker most of her life, she loved to cook and care for her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charles Hulen Conner, siblings Essie Eubank, Harold Avants, Grandy Avants, and Owen Avants. Bonnie is survived today by her son Gary Ray Conner and wife Nancy; grandchildren, Stephen...

Olan Guice, 84, went to be with our Lord on Monday, November 11, 2019. He was born in Markley, Texas on March 20, 1935 to John Olan Guice and Dove (Brown) Guice. Olan married LaRue Matlock on November 29, 1969 in Jermyn, Texas. He was a member of the Jermyn Baptist Church and served in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Frances Butler, and brother Kenneth Guice. Olan is survived by his wife, LaRue Matlock Guice of Jermyn, Texas, his sons Timothy Guice and wife April of Jermyn, Texas, and Trent Guice of Euless, Texas; grandchildren, Jonah and Joshua; siblings, Mary Fish, Don Guice and John Guice all of Wichita Falls, Texas Visitation will be on...

Louise Brown Leffingwell, age 87, died October 28, 2019 in Rockwall, Texas. Memorial will be in the spring. Lou was born May 27, 1932 at home in Jack County, Texas to Archie and Georgia Brown. She was a waitress at Pioneer 3 for 25 years. She then owned The Sandwich Shop in Henrietta, Texas. Lou always enjoyed shopping especially at Walmart, and being with family. She is survived by her 6 daughters, Donna Prestwood of Longmont, Colorado, Cathy Key and Susan House of Iowa Park, Texas, Barbara Cooper and husband Charlie of Garland, Texas, Patricia Scarber and husband Jimmy of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Teresa Hilton of Amarillo, Texas; 16 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; 1 great...

On Tuesday, October 8, 2019 Jennifer Ann Adkins passed away at the age of 36 after a long battle with leukodystrophy. Jennifer was born June 25, 1983 to Russell Adkins and Melissa Sharp. She is preceded in death by her Grandfather, Jim Spears and Grandmother, Joan Adkins. She is survived today by Fred and Melissa Sharp of Antelope, Texas, Russell Adkins of Wichita Falls, Texas; sisters, Rachel Smith of Meade, Kansas, Sarah Lobley of Antelope, Texas; step sister, Macy Adkins of Wichita Falls, Texas; Grandmother Marcia Spears of Wichita Falls, Texas; nephews, Bryce Smith, Kellan Simonton, and Bodhi Simonton; along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins. There was a Funeral Service Friday,...

Larry Gene Rodgers, age 61 of Jacksboro, TX, passed away Sunday, September 01, 2019 in his beloved town of Jacksboro. Larry Gene Rodgers was born on August 17, 1958 in Blackfoot, Idaho, the baby of 10 children born to Russel and Verda (Hoskin) Rodgers. Larry later moved to Texas where he would eventually meet and marry the love of his life, Vickie Lynn Bieler on September 5, 1976. They made their home in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metroplex where they raised 4 children, daughters Amber and Larrin and sons Cody and Landon. Larry spent more than 30 years in the swimming pool business and with his wife Vickie, owned and operated Trophy Pools & Spas in Grapevine, TX. Larry later found tremendous...