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Edward Ray Hesteande passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, surrounded by family in Jacksboro, Texas. He was 90 years old. He was born on August 25, 1934, in Slidell, Texas, to John Mack Jones Hesteande and Ethel (Durham) Hesteande. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Bible Baptist Church in Jacksboro, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service will follow immediately. Burial will take place at Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Ray proudly served in the United States Army. He married Linda Earlene Cowger in Jacksboro, Texas, on October 4, 1958. Together, they raised their sons, Bruce, Greg, and Steve. They were married for 58 wonderful years until her passing in...

Lee Fletcher Damron passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. He was born on September 7, 1950, in Jacksboro, Texas, to Winfred Lehnoir (W.L.) Damron and Norma Faye (Pender) Damron. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Bible Baptist Church in Jacksboro, TX. Lee married the love of his life, Vesta May Fenter, on June 15, 1973, at the Church of Christ in Jacksboro, Texas. He was a member of the Highland Terrace Church in Greenville, Texas. Lee also proudly served in the United States Army. Lee will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Lee is preceded in death by his youngest daughter, Melissa May (Damron) Jenkins; grandson,...

Billy Joe Oliver went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the age of 94. He was born on November 23, 1930, in Jacksboro, Texas, to Thomas "Tom" and Winnie Othella (Clayton) Oliver. A visitation will be held from 6 PM to 7 PM on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Coker Funeral Home in Jacksboro, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Monday, April 21, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Jacksboro, Texas. The burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. On October 17, 1950, Billy married Nancy Ann Roberts in Denton, Texas. Not long after, he enlisted into the United States Navy and proudly served for the next four years. Together, Billy and Nancy made their home in Jacksboro, Texas,...

Elsie Joan (Clark) Williamson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. She was 85 years old. Elsie was born on January 19, 1940, in Wickenburg, Arizona, to Glenn and Dorothy (Hanson) Clark. A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Bible Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The burial will take place at Post Oak Cemetery. Elsie married Richard D. Williamson on November 29, 1958, in Highlands, Texas. Together, they made their home in Azle where they raised their children Rick and Andrea. She was a member of the Ash Creek Baptist Church in Azle, Texas, and Beta Sigma Phi, Eta Alpha...

"Butch" Orville Reese Bryant Jr., went home to the Lord on Friday, March 21, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones at their home in Loving, Texas after a prolonged illness. He was 73 years old. Butch was born on March 11, 1952, in Dallas, Texas to Orville Reese Bryant Sr. and Nellie Christine (Merrit) Bryant. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Butch proudly served our county in the United States Navy from 1970 to 1974. During his time in the service he met and married the love of his life Selette Faught in 1971 in Dallas, Texas. Together they raised their daughters Melissa and Angie. He was the successful owner of Thermal Choice Heat and Air in Mesquite, Texas for many years....

Larry Gene May, age 77, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Graham, Texas. He was born on March 5, 1948, in Farmington, New Mexico, and moved to Cundiff, Texas at the age of two with his dad Wayne Smith and mom Lois Mae (Johnson) Smith. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Bible Baptist Church in Jacksboro, Texas. From the age of 16, Larry was a dedicated oilfield worker and was employed by Circle 7, Lin-Mour, Bandera, and Republic Energy. Larry proudly served in the United States Army and was stationed at the DMZ in Korea. He married Jenell Morrow in Jacksboro, Texas on March 31, 1972. Larry loved to hunt, fish, garden, and travel the caverns of...

Deubrella Burt Horton passed away March 10, 2025 in Jacksboro, Texas. She was 90 years old. A visitation was held 1 pm Friday, March 14, 2025; Funeral services followed at 2 pm at the First United Methodist Church/ Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery in Jacksboro, Texas Deubrella was born October 15, 1934 in the Squaw Mountain Community of Jack County to Shell and Sarah E. (Sadie) Haning Burt. Deubrella graduated from Antelope, Texas, and married George L. (Chunk) Horton in 1955. Together, they made their home in Jacksboro, Texas. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Jacksboro. Deubrella retired in 2005 as Secretary to the Jack County Judge. She worked for many...

Benjamin Jay Thompson Henderson was born December 23, 1985 and passed away February 8, 2025, in Wichita Falls, Texas due to complications of diabetes and kidney failure. He graduated from Jacksboro High School in 2004, and he was a faithful member of St. Thomas Anglican Church in Jacksboro. Ben is survived by his parents, Jerry and Jean Henderson; sister, Hannah Henderson; aunts and uncles Paula and Roger Koehler, John Thompson, and Carla Beth and Dudley Horton; cousins Pete Koehler, Emily Ledwig, Michael Koehler, Ellissa Burr, Derek Horton, and many extended family members and friends. Ben was welcomed into heaven by his grandparents Jay and Helen Thompson and Ellis and Ophelia...

Morris Warren Pruit, age 83, passed away in Fort Worth, Texas on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. He was born on October 19, 1941, in Lovington, New Mexico, to Samuel Morris Pruit and Nancy Kathleen (Scott) Pruit. A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Oakwood Cemetery in Jacksboro, Texas. Morris married Christine Chambers on June 23, 1960, in Lovington, New Mexico. Together they raised their sons, Aaron, Charles and Don. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Jacksboro, Texas and worked many years at Enron Oil Trading and Transportation where he managed a large portion of the business. Morris grew up in eastern New Mexico where he began...

Robert Terry Reed passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 in Boyd, Texas. He was 82 years old. Terry was born at home in Burdette, Arkansas on August 14, 1942, the oldest of 4 children to R.T. and Durette (Stockton) Reed. Terry married his wife and love of his life, Carol (King) Reed on April 10, 1964 in Weatherford, Texas. They were married 59 years before Carol's passing on October 1, 2023. Together they built a wonderful life and raised their two sons, Robert and Tim. Along the way, Terry provided for and helped raise brothers, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Terry graduated from Morehouse High School in Morehouse, Missouri in 1962. Shortly afterward, he...

Phyllis Marie (Parker) McCoy, age 81, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was born on October 31, 1943, at home in Loving, Texas to Roy Parker and Pauline (Carter) Parker. A visitation will be held from 1 PM to 2 PM on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Coker Funeral Home in Jacksboro, Texas. Funeral services will follow beginning at 2 PM. Burial will take place at Mountain Home Cemetery. Phyllis was baptized at the age of 14 in Loving, Texas, and attended Graham High School. She later married Joe McCoy on March 31, 1972, in Graham, Texas. Together they made their home in Jacksboro, Texas, and ran McCoy Dozer. Phyllis was a master cook, gardener, loving wife,...

Phyllis Marie (Parker) McCoy, age 81, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was born on October 31, 1943, at home in Loving, Texas to Roy Parker and Pauline (Carter) Parker. A visitation will be held from 1 PM to 2 PM on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Coker Funeral Home in Jacksboro, Texas. Funeral services will follow beginning at 2 PM. Burial will take place at Mountain Home Cemetery. Phyllis was baptized at the age of 14 in Loving, Texas, and attended Graham High School. She later married Joe McCoy on March 31, 1972, in Graham, Texas. Together they made their home in Jacksboro, Texas, and ran McCoy Dozer. Phyllis was a master cook, gardener, loving wife,...

Leon Alfred Osborn passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024, in Jacksboro, Texas. He was 96 years old. Leon was born on April 18, 1928, in Jacksboro, Texas to William Terrell Osborn and Violet (Thomason) Osborn. A memorial service will be held at 11 Am on Saturday, January 4, 2024, at Southwest Baptist Church in Jacksboro. Leon married the love of his life, Dorothy Ilene (Medley) on September 11, 1949. They were married for over 74 years. Leon worked for McDonnell Aircraft Corporation on projects with NASA like the Gemini. He also worked for Lockheed Martin and would eventually retire from Boeing Co. He was a faithful member of the Southwest Baptist Church for many years. During...

Kevin Earl Florance, 65, of Jacksboro, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024. Kevin's story begins with his father, James Earl Florance, falling in love with the girl next door?the beautiful Winona Dellene McCaghren. James and Dellene Florance welcomed their first son, Kevin, into the world on July 28, 1959. His parents' lifelong love and guidance shaped his journey, defined by faith, family, hard work, and deep ties to his community. Jacksboro, Texas, is Kevin's lifelong home, and he was enduringly proud of his small town and its people. He loved living where family or friends could be found down every street, only a bike ride away from his childhood home?a home filled with...

Kevin Earl Florance, 65, of Jacksboro, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024. He was born on July 28, 1959, to James Earl Florance and Winona Dellene Florance (McCaghren). His journey is defined by faith, family, friends, hard work, and deep ties to his community. Jacksboro, Texas, was Kevin's lifelong home, and he carried an enduring pride for the town and its people. For most of his life, Kevin worked alongside his father at their family business, Florance Paint and Body. From early mornings assisting on wrecker calls before school or heading out on calls after percussion practice to eventually taking the reins of the shop, Kevin's dedication and integrity made...

Arthur Lee Pierce, 87, of Jacksboro, Texas, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was born to Elmer and Zettie Pierce on September 4, 1937, in Jacksboro, Texas. Arthur married the love of his life Mary Turner Pierce on June 6, 1958, in Jacksboro, Texas. They had two daughters that he loved dearly, Debra and Donna. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir for several years. He loved his family and friends, enjoyed being with his two grandsons, and was an exceptional guitar player and singer. Arthur retired from TX DOT after 37 years of service and later worked at the Jacksboro Activity Center. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Donna Lee...

Melba Jo Herd, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, December 17, 2024. She was 81 years old. Jo was born on October 23, 1943, in Kendrick, Oklahoma to George Lloyd Musser and Margot Beulah (Tipton) Musser. A visitation will be held from 1 PM on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the Bible Baptist Church in Jacksboro, Texas. Funeral service will follow beginning at 2 PM. The burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Jacksboro, Texas. Jo married Gerald Herd on May 15, 1960, in Jacksboro, Texas. They soon welcomed their first child, Kenneth Ray, and later a second son, George Lee. She was a charter member of the Bible Baptist Church. Jo is preceded in death by her parents,...

Charles Edmond Bush, age 77, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Graham, Texas. He was born on October 26, 1947, in Tarrant County, Texas to Nat Hayden Bush and Ima Lillian (Henderson)Bush. A celebration of life service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Jacksboro Church of Christ. Charles was a member of the Jacksboro Church of Christ. Throughout his life, Charles worked in the maintenance department for the Jacksboro ISD, and was a cattle rancher for many years. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. Charles is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Alan Hayden Bush, and sister, Julianne (Bush) Betty. Those left behind to cherish...

Betty Jean (Hamilton) Ogle went to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on April 18, 1937, in Newport, Texas to Felix and Ellie (Gardner) Hamilton. A visitation will be held from 6 PM to 7 PM on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Coker Funeral Home in Jacksboro, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Friday, December 13, 2024, at the Church of Christ in Jacksboro, Texas. Betty married Clidell Ogle on October 17, 1953, in Jacksboro, Texas. Together they raised their 6 children. Betty is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clide Ogle; son, Marty Ogle; and 6 brothers She is survived today by her daughters, Terrie Moss and...

Joan LaVerne Mathis was born to Zela Francis Dunlap and Byron Luke Dunlap on June 30, 1940 in Jack County, Texas. She attended school in Bryson, Texas, graduating in 1958. Upon graduation, the senior class voted her most beautiful. When she told the story, she laughed and let you know that her graduating class consisted of only ten people. On November 28, 1957, which was Thanksgiving Day, Joan married Rex Lee Mathis at her home in Jermyn, Texas. On the morning of the wedding, she cut chrysanthemums frosted with ice to use as decorations. This year, Thanksgiving again falls on November 28 and marks 67 years since the couple's wedding day. Joan and Rex lived primarily in Jacksboro, Texas, but...