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Jerry Lyndel Force, 80, lost his long battle with COPD and entered his eternal heavenly home on April 13, 2024. Our beloved Jerlyndel, Dad, Grandpa and Uncle J was born in Haskell, Texas, on December 24, 1943, to the late Leonard and Nelline (Mutt) Force. He grew up in O'Brien, Texas, where he helped his father farm and excelled in school sports. Jerry began his life's career in the auto body industry by working for Sterling Body Shop during his high school years. He became a shop manager and eventually opened his own insurance adjusting office in Wichita Falls. Jerry was truly an outdoorsman; he loved fishing, hunting, shooting skeet & sporting clays and playing golf. He was a...

Ernest Floyd Easter of Jacksboro, Texas passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, in Jacksboro, Texas. He was 84 years old. Floyd was born on August 10, 1939, in Jacksboro, Texas, to Ernest and Opal (Kinnard) Easter. Funeral services were held at 2 PM on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the Jack County Youth Fair Barn in Jacksboro. Burial followed at Winn Hill Cemetery. Funeral services are under the direction of Coker Funeral Home. Floyd graduated from Jacksboro High School in 1957. He went on to obtain his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture Education from Texas Tech University. While attending college, Floyd married the love of his life, Ora Frances Fredenburg, on September 10, 1960, in...

Jimmy Dale Roe, a beloved member of the Wichita Falls community, passed away peacefully in Coleman, Texas. Jimmy's life was marked by dedication, love, and simplicity that endeared him to all who were fortunate enough to know him. Born in Wichita Falls, Jimmy's life journey led him to become a respected accountant for McAllister Trucking Company and later for the Presbyterian Church in his hometown. His meticulous nature and commitment to his work left a lasting impact on those he served over the years. Jimmy was also a dedicated member of the Shriners Association. Described as a quiet and simple man, Jimmy's deepest joy stemmed from his family. He will be most remembered for how deeply...

Jim Pennington, 84 of Vernon Texas, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, in Vernon, Texas. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 11:00 am at First Methodist Church with Rev. Anthony Inman, Rev. George Records, and Rev. Terry Tamplin officiating. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Jim was born on December 13, 1939, in Christ the King Hospital in Vernon, Texas. He was the son of Vernon and Annabelle Pennington. Jim attended Vernon High School and graduated in 1958. He the attended Texas Christian University and graduated from Midwestern University with a business degree. managed Vernon Parts Company, a family owned...

Anne Renee Rohrbaugh Johnston passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2024 in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was 68 years of age. She was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on January 25, 1956 to William "Willie" Rohrbaugh & Marie Hasty Rohrbaugh. She graduated from Wichita Falls Old High as a coyote in 1972 at the age of 16 years. Renee packed her belongings in her 1970 Buick Skylark GS and set out to Lubbock, Texas to attend Texas Tech University & begin her life adventure. She would major in nutritional science with a minor in interior design to begin her college experience. She attended Texas Tech for two years & ultimately applied to the University of...

With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we bid farewell to our beloved mother and grandmother, a pillar of love, faith, and wisdom, who peacefully passed away at the age of 100. Charlotte departed this world on February 12, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, guidance, and devotion that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who were touched by her grace. Charlotte is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Marie (Sherry) Wood Snelling of Plainview, daughter-in-law Debbie Wood, of Sunnyvale, and five grandchildren, Laura Snelling Weaks, of Dallas, Alicia Snelling Ramirez, of Dallas, Amanda Wood of Mesquite, Stephanie Forsee of Rockwall, and James Edmond Wood IV, of Dallas, along with 7...

Annette Brown Brooks, age 81, stepped into Glory with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 9, 2024. She spent her last days surrounded by her family and friends in her home in Bryson Texas. Visitation will be Sunday, February 11, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside Funeral will be held at Brooks Cemetery, Monday, February 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home. Annette was born in Graham on November 17, 1942 to William Ray and Annie Ruth (Driver) Brown. She was a retired educator from Graham ISD. She loved to travel, and her favorite place was Lake City Colorado. Annette was a mighty prayer warrior for her family and...

Joe Lloyd Francis, 83, of Tyler, died Monday, February 5 at UT Health Hospital. He was born August 25, 1940, in Pittsburg, Texas, to Henry and Lena Reeves Francis. He graduated from Wichita Falls High School in 1958 and attended Midwestern University in Wichita Falls, Texas. Mr. Francis served in the U.S Army from 1960-1961. He was discharged after one year to help care for his mother and brother, Fred Francis. Following his military service, Joe worked as a radio and sports announcer for several radio stations in Seymour, Bowie, Mt. Vernon, and Wichita Falls, Texas. He worked both full and part-time in this role for 17 years. His love for sports, rock n' roll, doo-wop, soul, and...

In this lifetime I was born February 9, 1926, to Gertrude Aldridge Daugherty and Harry Augustus Daugherty in Quinton, OK. Daddy died at age 35 so mother was on her own in Oklahoma City during the depression. My sister Harriet and I never realized her quiet struggling because we were busy being happy children. Mother married Barton Dickerson Norriss in 1940 and we now had a sweetheart of a daddy. We lived in Enid, OK and then moved to Wichita Falls, TX. Life held so many wonderful experiences. After my freshman year at TSCW, I went to the University of Wyoming, graduating in 1948. It was there that I met my husband of 58 years Harold Charles (Chuck) Harbaugh. We lived in Wichita Falls for 16...

Funeral Service at First Baptist Church, Walters, OK, Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., Rev. John Carlisle and Rev. Roger Noland officiating with burial in the Walters Cemetery. Terry Lynn Sansome was born to Huston Calvin "Sonny" and Barbara Kay (Cooper) Sansome on July 19, 1958 in Ft. Sill, OK, and departed this life in Walters, OK on February 3, 2024 at the age of 65 years.

Funeral Service at First Baptist Church, Walters, OK, Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., with interment in the Temple Cemetery, Temple, OK. Visitation at Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home in Walters on Monday evening from 6-7:00 pm. Viewing on Sunday from 2:00-8:00 pm and on Monday beginning at 9:00 am. Kandi Nichole (Gower) Clark, daughter of Clint Houston and Marina Dolores (Greenfield) Gower, was born May 26, 1979 in Oklahoma City, OK, and departed this life on February 1, 2024 in Wichita Falls, TX at the age of 44 years, 8 months and 6 days. Kandi grew up in Temple, OK, graduating from THS in 1997. She then attended Southwestern in Weatherford, OK and then returned home for a time,...

Doniece Neely, 83, of Throckmorton, Texas passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in Wichita Falls, Texas. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2024 at the First Methodist Church of Throckmorton, with Rev. Jim Wright officiating. Burial will follow services at the Throckmorton Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Throckmorton. A visitation is planned at the First Methodist Church in Throckmorton from 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 11, 2024, until service time. She was born at her parents home in Elbert, Texas in 1940 to Elmer and Virginia Johnson. She served as choir director for many years. She enjoyed quilting and knitting. Doniece was...

On Tuesday, January 2, 2024, with his family close by, Billy Bob McWhorter, age 76, came into the unblemished presence of God's glory. Services will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Harvest Christian Fellowship, Sonny Smart and Rick Moeller officiating, with Archer Funeral Home directing. If you're reading this to figure out who Bob is, you probably missed out. For him, life was something he enjoyed, and the people he was around enjoyed it with him. Bob has always been known for his humor and his ability to make others laugh. We were always told not to laugh at him because it encouraged him to continue... He was a dedicated, selfless worker. He could and would do...

Jackie William "Jack" Uselton, 80, went to be with the Lord on December 30, 2023 in Wichita Falls, TX. He was born on February 3, 1943 in Nocona, TX to Johnie Uselton and Thelma Jean Taylor Uselton. Jack was a hard-worker all of his life. He married the love of his life Connie Johnson on September 1, 1962 in Bowie, TX. Together they ran the Tradewinds Beach for 57 years. Jack also had a backhoe service he ran for 20 plus years. Jack served his country through the U.S. National Guard. He also served the community he was a member of the First Baptist Church and Nocona Masonic Lodge#753 A.F. and A.M. He was preceded in death by his parents, sons, Leslie Shane Uselton, William Lynn...

Neva Joyce McMorris Thorn aged 78 of Big Spring, Texas passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023 in Big Spring, Texas. Neva was born on October 13, 1945 in Seymour, Texas, to Tom and Geneva (Pierce) McMorris. Neva graduated from Seymour High School in 1964. After graduation, Neva was married and adopted four children. She dedicated her entire life to showing love to and taking care of children in need. She became a foster parent and for over 22 and a half years, she had 110 foster children in her care, became a court-appointed CASA advocate and she served in the nursery at First Baptist Church Wichita Falls for 15 years. She also worked at the Clinics of North Texas in Wichita Falls...

Nov. 14, 1928 - Dec. 14, 2023 John Rentschler Jr., 95, entered the joyful presence of his Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 14, 2023. A graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Highland Cemetery in Iowa Park, Texas, with Dr. David Morgan officiating. John was born November 14, 1928, in Spencer, Indiana, to John William Rentschler and Mary Katherine Stuart Rentschler, the second of four brothers and one sister. John grew up in Frankfort, Indiana where he graduated from high school in 1946 and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1948. After graduating with a superior rating from the Air Force Technical Training School, he was sent to Sheppard AFB in Wichita...

Nancy Ann Hillery was born September 4,1939 in Kingfisher, Oklahoma to Anna (Schieber) and Ernest Walter Kunneman. She passed from this life Monday, December 11,2023 at the age of 84 surrounded by family. Nancy was raised and graduated high school in El Reno, Oklahoma, and went on to graduate from Oklahoma State University in 1961, where she was a member of the Chi Omega sorority. She and Robert (Bob) Lambuth Hillery were married November 18,1961 in El Reno, Oklahoma (62 years). She had a long career as a Medical Technologist and loved her job helping others. She also owned and operated The Monogram Shoppe in Wichita Falls, TX for 25 + years, along with her family. She was actively...

Urban Joseph ("U. J.") Bellinghausen, 97, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2023. In recent years he was a resident of Munday Nursing Center. U. J. was born January 3, 1926, in Rhineland, Texas to Hubert Bellinghausen and Rosina Duesterhaus. He graduated from Rhineland High School in 1943. During WWII he served in the United States Marine Corps 3rd Battalion, Tenth Marines 2nd Marine Division. While serving in the Pacific Theater, he was aboard the USS Krenshaw which provided floating reserve for the battle of Okinawa. After the fall of Japan, U. J. was part of the occupation forces. He was discharged from the USMC as a Corporal in 1946 and returned to Rhineland to resume civilian...

Graveside funeral service for Harvey Lee Coombs will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 13, 2023 in Pecan Cemetery with Rev. Jim Roberts officiating. Arrangements are under direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home. Harvey Lee Coombs died Saturday, November 4, 2023 in Wichita Falls, Texas at the age of 85. He was born December 8, 1937 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Ernest E. and Ethel A. (Burton) Coombs. He spent his formative years in Lawton and was a 1956 graduate of Lawton High School where he was an outstanding baseball player. Following graduation, he signed a Triple A contract to play baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers. He went directly to New York and played Class D ball in the Pony League,...

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church of Devol, OK with Pastor Justin Cardwell officiating under the direction of Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home in Walters, OK. Kenneth Wayne Cunningham, 81, of Devol, OK, passed away November 1, 2023 in Wichita Falls, TX. He was born on October 2, 1942 in Portales, NM to Norval Grant and Bonnie Christine Rankin Cunningham. Ken grew up in west Texas and eastern New Mexico and graduated from House High School (NM) in1961. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Eastern New Mexico University in 1967. Ken was ENMU's first four-year letterman in rodeo and was instrumental...

Katherin (Kay) Senkel Davis, 88, passed away Sunday October 29, 2023 in Graham. Funeral will be 11:00 a.m. Friday November 3, 2023 in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Pioneer Cemetery in Graham. Kay was born December 1, 1934 in Olney to the late Vera Counts Senkel and Erwin Richard Senkel. She married Robert E. Davis June 4, 1955 in Graham. He preceded her in death November 27, 2016. Kay was a lifetime resident of Graham and a member of First Baptist Church Graham. Survivors include; sons, Michael Davis and wife Kathy of Fort Worth, Edward Davis and wife Tracy of Fort Worth; daughter, Martha Kay Davis of Kamay; grandchildren, Phillip Davis and wife Kendall, Linda,...