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Patsy Marie Taylor, 77, of Laporte Indiana, who loved to be called "Grandma Taylor" by her kids, departed her loving family on June 7, 2021. A Celebration of Life gathering will take place Saturday June 26 with family and friends in Wichita Falls, Texas. Patsy was born in La Porte, Indiana on Feb 15, 1944, and graduated from Laporte High School in 1962 and later married her husband of 56 years Richard Lynn Taylor in May of 1965. She was a proud homemaker and raised their children in South Haven, Indiana where she enjoyed bowling, bunco and spending time with her friends and family. She hosted many holiday events and especially loved Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations together with...

George Darold Satre, 89, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at his home in Wichita Falls, Texas, where he resided for 38 years. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 14, 2021 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Owens and Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the funeral home with Pastor Allen Hughes, Jr. officiating. George has asked that any veteran, particularly those who served in Vietnam, be invited as his way to recognize and honor their service to their country. Interment with full military honors will follow at Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, Oklahoma at 2:00 p.m. George was born March 3, 1932 in Post Falls, Idaho to...

Mary Barnes, 94, of Burkburnett, Texas joyfully left this life to meet her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Mary was born and raised in Hartford, Arkansas - one of eight siblings in a hard-working farming family. She traveled to San Pedro, California at a tender young adult age to be in a friend's wedding, and once there felt God's call that this was to be her new home. She easily made many new friends, met and married a young man also from Arkansas, and gave birth to her three children. She was prepared to build a solid foundation there with her husband and family - similar to the one she knew growing up back in Arkansas. But as it happens, her life was destined to change...

Eva John Wilson formerly of Meadow passed away in Bryan, Texas on Saturday, May 15, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Meadow Cemetery, with a Celebration of Life following at 11 a.m. at the Church of Christ in Meadow. Eva John was born in Wells, Texas on February 16, 1930 to Elsie McLaurin and John Emanuel Etter. She grew up as the youngest of three sisters in Lynn County and attended school in O'Donnell. Eva John married Raymond Wilson on July 3, 1946. They moved to Terry County in 1953 and became active members of the Meadow community where Eva John operated the Meadow Beauty Shop. She was a longtime Sunday School teacher at the Meadow...

Robert J McGee, 35, of Meadow, left us too soon on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Rob was born on August 20, 1985 in Odessa, Texas to Robert and Felicia McGee. He married the love of his life, Jina on October 12, 2002. Rob loved spending time outside, camping, fishing, and hiking with his boys. He worked in the painting business all his life and eventually built his own company, Paint Pro's in 2010. He was a very talented artist and enjoyed building and creating things with his hands. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Jina McGee; their children, Zachary, Draven, and Brantley; his parents, Robert and Felicia McGee; his sisters, Freedom McGee and Angie Brown; and his father and...

James M. Bjorkman (BJ), 85, of Burkburnett, Texas passed away on April 28, 2021. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Owens and Brumley Funeral Home, Burkburnett, TX. A Service will start at 1:00 p.m. followed by graveside military honors at Burkburnett Memorial Cemetery. James was born in LaCrosse, Wisconsin on June 20, 1935, the son of Alfred and Hazel Bjorkman of Bangor, Wisconsin. He was the youngest of 9 children. He worked on his parents' dairy farm until he joined the Air Force in 1955 and proudly served his country for 21 1/2 years. He married his high school sweetheart immediately following basic training. They were...

Ronald G. Manney, 72, of Henrietta, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021. A Celebration of Ronald's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2021 in the chapel of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls. Ronald was born on November 8, 1948 in Borger, Texas to the late Jack and Margaret (Dyess) Manney. He served our country proudly in the United States Army. He later graduated from Midwestern State University with a degree in Accounting. Ronald had a lifelong career as a CPA. He was an avid fisherman and golfer, and loved to make people laugh with a funny joke or a story to tell. He is survived by his loving wife, Terry Manney; his son, Heath Manney; and two sisters,...

Tommy Bert Handley, 69, of Wichita Falls was welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Tommy was born on October 3, 1951, in Larned, Kansas, the middle child to Robert Handley and Elizabeth Schraeder. He joined the U.S. Army in 1971 and was first stationed in Korea, where he met the love of his life, Suk K. Ko. They were married on November 26, 1972. His leadership qualities were recognized by a commanding officer who mentored and encouraged him to become an officer. After 21 dedicated years of service, he retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 3; a decorated veteran, who received the Legion of Merit Award. He then earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education...

Tommy Bert Handley, 69, of Wichita Falls was welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Tommy was born on October 3, 1951, in Larned, Kansas, the middle child to Robert Handley and Elizabeth Schraeder. He joined the U.S. Army in 1971 and was first stationed in Korea, where he met the love of his life, Suk K. Ko. They were married on November 26, 1972. His leadership qualities were recognized by a commanding officer who mentored and encouraged him to become an officer. After 21 dedicated years of service, he retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 3; a decorated veteran, who received the Legion of Merit Award. He then earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education...

Mary Susan Smith, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 9, 2021 after a 15 year battle with Alzheimers'. A private interment will be held Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Crestview Memorial Park under the direction of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls. A Celebration of Mary's life will be announced at a later date. Mary was born in Billings, Montana on November 23, 1950 to Benjamin Franklin Smith and Clare Adele Nevin Smith, who both preceded her in death. She graduated from Wichita Falls High School in 1969 and later that year married her high school sweetheart Richard D. Smith. They were married 26 yrs....

Cherry Barnard Axtell Lewis, 94, long time resident of Ripley, OK., passed away Monday, January 4, 2021, in Wichita Falls, TX. The third of four children born to Nathaniel George Barnard and Lorena Regina Estes, she was born on December 1, 1926, in Agra, Oklahoma. In 1932 her family moved to the four corners area of Colorado where they homesteaded land and raised pinto beans. During WWII her family moved to Oregon for a brief time where she worked as a welder in the shipyards. After the war they returned to Colorado and Cherry married Robert Allen Axtell of Ripley, Oklahoma. After a few years of traveling to work in the oil fields around the four corners area the couple settled in...

Rose M. Carpenter Dalquest, 93, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Due to the Covid virus, a private funeral mass will be celebrated in Jasper, Texas, and her remains will be interred in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin at a later date. Rose was the daughter of the late William J. and Eleanor Schemenauer of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. She was a graduate of McDonell Memorial High School, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin and later received her Bachelor and Master Degrees in Biology from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. Rose was employed by the Wichita Falls ISD from 1963-1995. In addition to teaching at Rider High School she also served as Supervisor...

LuAnn Kuter, 64 of Burkburnett, TX passed away at her home in Burkburnett surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2020 at Central Baptist Church in Burkburnett with Rev. James Porterfield officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home of Burkburnett. LuAnn loved spending time with her grandchildren and Family. She was a crafty person by nature, she could make anything! She loved to read, and crochet. She was very active with her church she loved so much Central Baptist Church in Burkburnett, TX. She was born Febuary 19, 1956, Sussex, WI. to the late Vincent Topel and Verda Mae LeMay (Plude). LuAnn...

James Lee Rettmann was born on January 13, 1948, on a cold, snowy day in Fredericksburg, Texas. His parents were the late L.T. and Louise (Anderson) Rettmann. James passed away on Friday, October 23rd, surrounded by his loving family. James spent his early years in Fredericksburg, Edinburg, Meadow, Quitman, Johnson City, Burnet, and he graduated from Lorenzo High School in 1966. He attended Abilene Christian University, and Lubbock Christian College. He met the love of his life, Joy Stence, on the LCC campus in 1967, and married in January 1968. They lived in Meadow, then the Johnson Community where James farmed. In 1971 they moved to the Tokio, Texas area, where they continued...

Dennis Hulen Holt, 57, of Burkburnett, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at The Amphitheatre in Burkburnett with Pastor Billy Pate, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Burkburnett. Dennis was born on June 10, 1963 at Fort Sill, Oklahoma to Ronald and Erika (Merk) Holt. He was employed with Civil Service at SAFB for many years. Dennis was a member of River Assembly God Church. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather who will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Holt; and his uncle, Hulen Holt. He is...

Laneta (Quirl) Baskerville, 93, of Wichita Falls passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020. Graveside services will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Zephyr Cemetery in Zephyr, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home of Wichita Falls. Laneta was born on May 25, 1927 in Eastland to the late Guy and Lucy (McKinney) Quirl. She attended Howard Payne University, and while working as a paralegal, passed the State Bar exam and earned her license to practice law in Texas. Laneta lived in Fort Worth for many years, serving as a court reporter. She was active in the community, serving in various capacities in numerous organizations in the...

Barbara Gillaspy (Lott) of Wichita Falls passed away on June 14, 2020. A Celebration of Barbara's life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the Quality Inn, 4900 N. Harrison Street, Shawnee, Oklahoma. We welcome all friends and family to join us in celebrating the life of this amazing woman. Barbara was born on September 19, 1961 in Shawnee OK to Barbara Moore and Billy Ray Lott. She was a fierce protector of her family and friends and was always there when they needed her. Barbara truly had a heart of gold, and she will be loved & missed forever. Barbara is preceded in death by daughter Erica Arnold, father Billy Ray Lott, grandmother Nannie Rodgers - Washington and...

Georgia Runyan, 61, of Loving, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Viewing for friends and family will be between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2020 at Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Burkburnett. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2020 in Fairview Cemetery in Randlett, Oklahoma. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Burkburnett. Georgia was born on May 20, 1958 in Temple, Texas to Charlie Hughes and Patsy Reid Hughes. She enjoyed meeting people and would do anything to help others. Her passion in life was her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Patsy Hughes; her...

Paula Lobaugh, of Burkburnett, Texas died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the age of 71. Paula was born Paula Gene Andrews January 20, 1949, in Amarillo, Texas to Teddy Eugene Andrews and Wanda Christina Gibson Andrews. She graduated from Tascosa High School in 1967 and married Samuel 'Scott' Lobaugh II on September 14, 1968. She worked at the American Quarter Horse Assoc. in Amarillo until she became a mother and dedicated her life to raising her 4 children Brandon, Chad, Kerry and Kurt. She was a big supporter of her husband's family business that still operates today in Burkburnett as Superior Pallet Company. Scott and Paula raised their family in Amarillo until moving to...

James Neil Parkey, 53, of Wichita Falls and Temple, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones. Private remembrance celebrations will be scheduled at a future time. Neil was born on November 16, 1966 in Fort Worth, Texas, to Janet and Paul James Parkey. He attended Abilene High School and graduated from Old High in Wichita Falls in 1985. Later, he opened a skate park in Wichita Falls. This business was a natural extension of his love of skateboarding and skate culture after having built many impressive ramps in backyards across Texas over the years. A pioneer, Neil helped start the revitalization of downtown Wichita Falls by opening his nightclub, 724...