Bob Webb

James Weldon “Bud” Wetsel, 80, of Bowie, Texas passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2013, at the First Baptist Church of Bellevue with Larry Cox officiating.

Burial will follow at Bellevue Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 til’ 7:30 Thursday, February 21, 2013, at the White Family Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Bellevue Cemetery Association at P.O. Box 245, Bellevue, Texas 76228; Hospice of Rural Texas at 705 E. Greenwood Avenue, Bowie, Texas 76230; and the Bowie Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary at 705 E. Greenwood Avenue, Bowie, Texas 76230. 

Arrangements are entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

Bud was born September 25, 1932 in Bellevue, Texas to Wolford Ervin Wetsel and Ruby Velma (Mayfield) Wetsel. Bud grew up in Bellevue and graduated from Bellevue High School. He learned farming and ranching from his dad, granddad (R.W. Mayfield), and uncle (Carl Mayfield.) He later joined the army and served his country in the United States Army of Corps of Engineers. Bud returned home to ranch in Clay and Montague counties, and operated a dairy in Bowie, Texas until he retired. Bud was known as a cattleman and horseman all his life. He participated in rodeos as a young man and was known for his bull riding skill. Bud always wore his hat and boots and was a true gentleman at heart. He was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wolford and Ruby Wetsel.  

Bud is survived by his daughter, Kim Wetsel Hudson and husband, Mike of Decatur; grandson, Tanner Cole Hudson, attending Texas A&M at Galveston; sisters, Maurine Bell of Wichita Falls, Betty Liggett and husband, Jimmy of Burleson, and Joan Wetsel of Gainesville; nephews, DeWayne Bell of Wichita Falls and Rick Liggett of Burleson; nieces, LaWanda Cates, LaVonda DeLong, Paula Holobaugh all of Wichita Falls, and Janice Mulliniks of Aledo; cousins, Carla Sue Pullen, Neva Fraizer, Wayne Wetsel, Malcom Wetsel, Jack Ramsey, and Judy Ricketts and their families.

Tommie Jean Garrison

Tommie Jean Garrison, 85, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Henrietta, Texas with Rev. Fred Morrow officiating. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery in Henrietta, Texas under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta.

Mrs. Garrison was born on July 27, 1927 in Hillsboro, Texas to Thomas A. and Ethel Mae (Morrow) Parrott. Her family moved to Waco and she attended and graduated from Waco High School in 1945. In 1948, she graduated from Hillcrest School of Nursing. She moved to Henrietta, where she met and married Clyde Garrison on June 25, 1950 and started their family. They moved to Waco in 1960, where her husband Clyde started to work for Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home where he continued to work for 31 years. Clyde passed away in 1992. Mrs. Garrison worked for Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center and later worked for Dr. C.C. Locke, Jr. as a registered nurse for 17 years. She moved to Fort Worth 2004 to be closer to her two sons.     

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Clyde.

Survivors include two sons, Jim Garrison and wife Nancy of Fort Worth, Texas and Mike Garrison and wife Judy of Valley Ranch, Texas; three granddaughters, Heather Slicker and husband Paul of Fort Worth, Texas, Courtney Garrison of Fort Worth, Texas and Lacey Roznovsky and husband Matt of San Antonio, Texas; great-granddaughter, Lexi Grace Slicker of Fort Worth Texas; one sister, Doris Parker of Colorado Springs, Colorado; several nieces and nephews.

The family will be at Davis Funeral Home on Friday evening from 6:00PM-7:00PM.

Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guestbook at www.davisfuneralhome.net

William Gerard “Bill” Schenk

William Gerard “Bill” Schenk, II, 52, of Henrietta, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 in Henrietta.

Funeral services will be at 10:00AM, Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church in Henrietta, Texas with Rev. Chris Dowd, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Hurnville Cemetery under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta, Texas.

Mr. Schenk was born on February 13, 1961 at the US Air Force Base in Tachikawa, Japan to William Gerard and Sue (McKinstry) Schenk I. He served his country in the US Air Force and married Pam Blanscet on January 13, 1988 at Shepherd Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas. He was a Licensed Aircraft Mechanic at Shepherd Air Force Base in Wichita Falls where he worked as the Crew Chief Instructor on the B52 planes. Mr. Schenk then worked for Four Star Auto Ranch for nine years in the service department where he received several National Awards through Chevrolet. He was employed by Edwards Consulting Agency in Charlotte, North Carolina where he consulted for fixed base operations on the Eastern Seaboard and nationwide as well. Mr. Schenk loved the space program. He knew every plane from end to end and even taught at VRJC Tech School where he created his own Electrical Aircraft Program to help his students achieve and succeed. He was presently the owner and operator of ReBoot Computers in Henrietta where he worked as a computer technician.

Mr. Schenk was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife Pam Schenk of Henrietta, Texas; two brothers, Bobby Schenk and wife Sherry of Coco, Florida and Rusty Schenk of Indian Springs, Alabama; one sister, Susan Schenk Bowen of Nashville, Tennessee; one aunt Joan McKinstry of Cleveland Heights, Ohio; nephew and niece Robert and Brittany Schenk; seven nieces and nephews, Dusti, Katie Jo, Lizzie, Chase, Cody, Patrick, Shane; one great-niece Aly and four great-nephews Brendan, Kobe, Owen and Les.

Memorials may be sent to the First United Methodist Church in Henrietta at PO Box 63, Henrietta, Texas 76365.

The family will be at Davis Funeral Home on Friday evening from 7:00PM-8:30PM. 

Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guestbook at www.davisfuneralhome.net

Bobby Ray Browning, 61, passed away Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 surrounded by his family.

Funeral: 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Greenwood Chapel. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Greenwood Funeral Home.

Bobby was born Nov. 9, 1951, in Henrietta, to Wilford "Doc" and Mary Ellen Browning. He had a servant's heart and enjoyed serving people throughout his life. He worked at ONCOR for 42 years. He loved his Lord, Jesus Christ and is now enjoying eternal life in Heaven. He served the Lord through his media-lighting ministry at various churches.

Bobby was preceded in death by his father, "Doc" Browning.

Survivors: His loving wife, Diana; brother, Gary Browning; mother, Mary Browning; daughters, Ashley and Tiffany; four "Daughters-in-Love"; and five grandchildren.

Everett Kyle Rains

Beloved Everett Kyle Rains, 95, of Burneyville, OK slipped away Friday, February 1, 2013 in Marietta, OK.

He was laid to rest Saturday, February 2, 2013 next to his parents E.P and Addie Mae Rains in the Charlie, TX cemetery under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta, TX.

Survivors include his wife, Lucille Rains of Burneyville, OK; two sisters, Lorene Todd of Wichita Falls, TX and Etta Mae Gray of Nocona, TX.

Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guestbook at www.davisfuneralhome.net

Lillie Mae (Fuhrman) Corder

Born November 6, 1922 in Lone Star, Texas. Passed January 18, 2013 in Branson, Missouri

Daughter of Fred Fuhrman and Maggie (Moser) Fuhrman.  Sister to Eugene (Buddy) Fuhrman of Wichita Falls, Texas, all of whom preceeded her in death.

Lillie Mae is survived by her daughter Patricia Reagan of Branson, MO.  Granddaughter Rae Ann Shackleford and her husband Jeffrey of Caliornia.  Great-Grandsons Carson Sterling and Dawson Garrett.  Great-Granddaughter Sara Hopkins and her husband Jacob of Jefferson City, MO.

Lillie Mae is also survived by her son Gerald Richard Corder Jr. and wife Tamara of Littleton, Colorado; by granddaughter Tonya Johnson and  husband Ryan, their children Shandra, Stevie, Stephen, Jasmine and Keylee of Imperial, Nebraska; granddaughter Nicole Corder and her son Blake of Commerce City, Colorado; and granddaughter Melissa Peaslee and husband Cliff of Livermore, California.

Lillie Mae Corder was laid to rest in the family plot at the California City Cemetary, California, MO on January 21, 2013.

Private family services will be held in Smyrna, Tennessee.

A son of the late Wendell and Edith (Taylor) Sly, he was born October 20, 1949 in Ranger, Texas.  He was a graduate of Henrietta High School, and Midwestern State University.  He was a former Plant Manager for Siemens Energy and Automation in Raliegh, North Carolina, and in Grand Prairie retiring in 2004, as well as holding various positions at Siemens in Wichita Falls.  In 2009, he retired from Schneider Electric Square D in Smyrna, Tennessee where he was the Plant Operations Manager. 

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Allen "Liz" Sly of Smyrna, Tennessee; his daughters, Dr. Amy Sly Sikes and husband Brian of Lubbock, Karen Sly Schaap and husband Robert of Coppell, and Kelli Sly Aparicio and husband Oscar of Smyrna, Tennessee; his son, Richard Sly and fiance Danielle McGuone of Raliegh, North Carolina; two sisters, Patsy Sly Betts and husband Don of Wichita Falls, and Lavonda Sly Wheeler and husband Babe of Henrietta; five grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.owensandbrumley.com

Graveside services will be at 10:00AM, Wednesday, December 5, 2012 in Hope Cemetery with Rev. Ricky Kerr pastor of the Saint Jo Missionary Baptist Church officiating and Rev. Robert Slayton pastor of the First Baptist Church of Bellevue, Texas, assisting. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta, Texas.

Mr. Hogan was born on December 20, 1922 in Vernon, Texas to Ancel L. and Anna Belle (Langford) Hogan. He served his country in the US Army and married Ruth Holloway on July 19, 1941 in Hollis, Oklahoma. He was a retired heavy equipment operator in the construction business and a member of the North Side Missionary Baptist Church in Nocona, Texas.

Mr. Hogan was preceded in death by his parents A.L. Hogan Sr. and Anna Belle Hogan; wife Ruth L Hogan; two brothers, A.L. Hogan Jr. and Melton Hogan; one sister, Dorthy Sanders; one daughter, Kitty Ruth Hogan; one son Johnny Ray Hogan.

Survivors include two sons, Don Hogan and wife Linda of Henrietta, Texas and Kenneth D. Hogan of Henrietta, Texas; two daughters Charlotte Foran and husband Richard of Las Vegas, Nevada and Mary Rhoades of Bowie, Texas; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one niece Anna Jo Coker and husband Jim of Cottonwood, Arizona; several other nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls at PO Box 4804, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308 or North Side Missionary Church at PO Box 225, Nocona, Texas 76255.

Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guestbook at www.davisfuneralhome.net

Bobby R. “Big Bob” Robertson, age 78, of Archer City, Texas passed away Saturday, November 24, 2012, at his residence.

Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 26, 2012, in the Buffalo Springs Cemetery under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home.

Bobby was born June 7, 1934 in Buffalo Springs, Texas to M.M. Robertson and Opal Elsie Vaughn Robertson.

He and Sue Cantrell were married April 10, 1956 in Durant, Oklahoma.  She preceded him in death on October 14, 1997.

Bobby had lived in Bowie, Buffalo Springs and San Antonio before moving to Archer City in 1964.  He was employed for White’s Stores, Inc. as a truck driver for thirty-one years.  He then worked for Howmet for nine years until his retirement in 1996.  After his retirement, he worked part-time for Lipscomb Chevrolet until 2010.

Bobby enjoyed playing the lotto, scratching lotto tickets and hanging out at Lucky Dollar.

Survivors include three daughters, Sandra Culwell Brewer, Tina Robertson and Tonya Mooney and husband, Boucher, all of Archer City; one son, Bobby Ty Robertson of Archer City; and five grandchildren, Lauren Culwell of Portland, Oregon, Ty Robertson of Archer City, Chani Robertson of Wichita Falls, Manon Mooney of Wichita Falls, and Sierra Mooney of Archer City.

Serving as pallbearers will be Ty Robertson, Manon Mooney, Boucher Mooney and Bull Robertson.

He was also preceded in death by one sister, Wanda Lamb of Vernon, Texas in 2011.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial to the Archer Ambulance, P.O. Box 367, Archer City, Texas 76351 or to the Archer Service Center, P.O. Box 578, Archer City, Texas 76351.

J.B. Nichols, 88, of Byers, Texas, passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2012, in Henrietta, Texas.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday November 25, 2012 in the Riverside Cemetery in Byers Texas with Mr. Mike Priddy of Byers, Texas officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta, Texas.

Mr. Nichols was born April 27, 1924 in Sopher, Oklahoma, to Ben B. and Lola (Riddle) Nichols. He married Dorothy Graves on December 31, 1949 in Byers, Texas. Mr. Nichols served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was at Pearl Harbor. Mr. Nichols was the purchasing manager for Bailey Meissner Company and Morrison Supply in Wichita Falls. Working well into his seventies he worked fifty years in the Wholesale plumbing business. He was a member of the Byers Methodist Church, coached little league baseball for years, and served on the Byers school board several times.

Mr. Nichols was preceded in death by 3 brothers Julius “Smokey” Nichols, Howard “Buck” Nichols and Luther Nichols; three sisters Lena O’Brien, Lucille Tucker and Lydia Tomlin.

Survivors include his wife Dorothy Nichols of Byers, TX; Daughter Jay Ann Craig of Wichita Falls, TX; son Howard Nichols and wife Ruth Ann of Byers, TX; 4 grandchildren, Lisa, Julie, Tony, Jarrod; 4 great grandchildren, Lacey, Payton, Dotty, Dylann; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Byers Cemetery Association PO Box 124 Byers, TX 76357, or to the Byers Fire Department at PO Box 95 Byers, Texas 76357.

Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guestbook at www.davisfuneralhome.net

Laverne Thomas, 87, of Henrietta passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Funeral services will be at 2:00PM, Friday, November 23, 2012 at the Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Henrietta Texas with Rev. Robert Fletcher, pastor of the Church of God in Henrietta, Texas officiating. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery in Henrietta Texas under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta.

Mrs. Thomas was born on October 30, 1925 in Santa Anna, Texas to James Thomas and Annie Maude (Kline) Hodges. She married J.T. Thomas on August 10, 1946 in Fort Worth, Texas and was a member of the Church of God in Henrietta. She was a homemaker and had worked for Olsen Stelzer Boot Company in Henrietta, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband J.T. Thomas.

Survivors include her son, Harold Wayne Thomas of Odessa, Texas; two daughters, Patsy Jane Gossett and husband David of Henrietta, Texas and Cindy Ann Ashlock and husband Jody of Lakeside City, Texas; three grandsons Lee Wayne Thomas, Lance Farris and Jared Ashlock; three granddaughters Tamra Garvin, Lauren Gossett and Chelsea Putney; six great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls at PO Box 4804, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308 or Clay County Memorial Hospital at 310 W. South St. Henrietta, Texas 76365.

Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guestbook at www.davisfuneralhome.net

Kara Simpson 67 of Buffalo Springs, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 in Bowie, Texas.

Graveside services will be at 10:00AM, Friday, November 23, 2012 in the Hope Cemetery in Henrietta, Texas with Mr. Joe Williams of Henrietta, Texas offciating. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta, Texas.

Mrs. Simpson was born on March 25, 1945 in Louisville, Kentucky. She married Alan Simpson on August 31, 1968 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Mrs. Simpson was a Customer Support Rep. for Harcort-Brace Educational Software Company.

Survivors include her husband Alan Simpson of Buffalo Springs, Texas; one son Nathan Simpson; one sister Sharon Davenport of Louisville, Kentucky.  

Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guestbook at www.davisfuneralhome.net

Ann Massie, 84, of Petrolia, Texas, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2012 in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Funeral services will be at 10:00AM, Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at the First Baptist church in Petrolia, Texas with Rev. Aaron Lindsey, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Petrolia cemetery under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta.

Mrs. Massie was born on March 19, 1928 in Petrolia, Texas to Jimmie M. and Lora May (Denney) Gibson. She attended school in Petrolia and graduated from Petrolia High School. Mrs. Massie married Douglas Darrell Massie on August 9, 1946 in the home of her parents in Petrolia, Texas. She has been a member of the First Baptist Church in Petrolia, Texas since 1938, serving as Sunday school teacher, Vacation Bible School teacher and sponsor of the Girls Auxiliary.

From 1945 to 1948 she was a bookkeeper at City National Bank in Wichita Falls. She was a payroll clerk and accountant for American Petrofina Oil Company in Wichita Falls from 1948 to 1953. In 1954 she worked for a mortgage investment corporation in San Antonio.  Mrs. Massie began working for the Petrolia Independent School District as an executive secretary and accountant in 1960. She continued in this position until 1974 when she retired to assist her husband in their cattle and oil operations. She was a member of the Clay County Tax Authority for three years, chairing the board one year. Mrs. Massie was a member of the Pioneer Queen Committee from 1984-1989; served several years on the Pioneer Reunion welcome and registration committee and was a member of the musical production “Rawhide and Ruffles”. She was a member of the Clay County Cowbells and in 1977 chaired the committee of this organization that placed second at the statewide beef cook off at the Cattlemen’s Convention in Fort Worth. Mrs. Massie was a member of the Clay County Historical Society and the Order of Eastern Star, receiving her fifty-year membership pin in 2002. In this organization she has held all the offices, including that of worthy matron. Mrs. Massie represented the community of Petrolia as Pioneer Queen for the seventy-second annual Clay County Pioneer Reunion and Rodeo.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jimmie M. and Lora (Denney) Gibson; one brother-in-law Jack Caddell.

Survivors include her husband Darrell Massie of Petrolia, Texas; one son, Darrell “Darrie” Massie and wife Tanya of Petrolia, Texas; one grandson, Trey Massie and wife Jennifer of Petrolia, Texas; one granddaughter, Tana Neal and husband Scott of Windthorst,Texas; two great-grandchildren, Kamdyn and McKenna Neal; three sisters, Jeanette Caddell  of Dallas, Texas, Varue Starnes and husband Billy of Lakeside City, Texas and LaMarylis Fore and husband Sonny of Gainsville, Texas;  numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will be at Davis Funeral Home on Tuesday evening, November 6, 2012 from 7:00PM-8:00PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls at PO Box 4804, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308 or the Petrolia Senior Citizens Center at PO Box 234, Petrolia, Texas 76377.  

Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guestbook at www.davisfuneralhome.net

Bobby Joe Blackburn of Archer City, Texas passed away on October 29, 2012 at the age of 81.  He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, brother and friend.

 Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 1, 2012, at Aulds Funeral Home with Roger Deerinwater, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Archer City, officiating.  Interment will follow in the Archer City Cemetery.

 The family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at Aulds Funeral Home.

 Bobby, the youngest of four children, was born January 1, 1931 in Bluegrove, Texas to Charlie and Emma Schooling Blackburn. 

 He graduated from Roanoke High School in 1949.  Bobby proudly served his country during the Korean War as a Mess Hall Sergeant in the Army. 

 On January 28, 1965, he married his soul mate, Michael Arlene Dodson.  He often joked that it was his training in the military that helped him teach Arlene how to cook because she didn’t know how.

 Bobby had many different jobs throughout his life ranging from police officer to insurance salesman, but his most satisfying and defining job was teaching.  He taught briefly in Iowa Park and Vernon before settling in Archer City.  He taught science and math at Archer City High School for 22 years.  He also drove a school bus and filmed for the football team.  He was a senior sponsor for several years and talked fondly of the trips taken.  He retired in 1987.

Bobby was a member of First United Methodist Church in Archer City and sang in the choir for many years.  He loved gospel music and was a part of the Salvation Singers, a local gospel singing group in Archer City during the late 70’s and early 80’s.  He and Arlene were also active members of the Swinging Stars Square Dancing Club for 30+ years.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  After retirement, he and his wife spent many summers in Eagle Nest, New Mexico, where he fished with friends who did the same.  Aside from his wife, his passion was Masonry. 

He was a member of Archer Lodge of Texas for 50+ years.  He served as Deputy District Grand Master for the 88^th District Grand Lodge. He was an instructor for the Masonic Lodge for many years.  He loved passing on his knowledge and passion for Masonry.

He was preceded in death by his mother, father, sister, Willa Mae Fitzgerald; brother, RJ Blackburn; and beloved cat, Smokey. 

Survivors include his wife, Arlene; sister, Edithe Haskins of Edmond, OK; daughters, DeeAnn Morrison-Lane and husband, Steve and Debra Wynne and husband, David both of Archer City; four grandchildren,

Tommy and Melissa Morrison, and Brendan and Trenton Wynne; cat, Queenie; and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Archer Lodge #708 C/O Leslie Stubbs, P.O. Box 1027, Archer City, Texas 76351, Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4909 Johnson Rd, Wichita Falls, Texas 76310 or the Archer City Cemetery, P.O. Box 198, Archer City, Texas 76351.

John C. "Jake" Maxey

John C. "Jake" Maxey, 95, of Wichita Falls, died Monday, October 29, 2012.

Graveside services with military honors will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2012, at the Antelope Cemetery, Antelope, Texas, with Lonnie Hawkins officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home of Wichita Falls.

A son of the late Nellie Lee (Cantrel) and John Ralph Maxey, Jake was born April 24, 1917, in Antelope, Texas. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked many years in the oilfield business prior to his retirement.

Jake was also preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Maxey; his brother, Buck, and sisters, Eunice, Oleta, Velma and Alma. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lee Maxey of Wichita Falls; son, Wayne Haney and wife, Zela of Clay County; daughter, Betty Wilson and husband, John of Petrolia; daughter, Jan Vaught of Wichita Falls; grandchildren, Rusty Anderson and wife, Denise, Phyllis Berardi and husband, Bill, David Anderson, Brian Wilson, Erin Wilson, Jennifer Baxter and husband, Justin, Kerrie Haney and Tim Colley, Marissa Haney; 13 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; one niece; two nephews.

The family will receive friends and family from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.owensandbrumley.com.

Robert “Bob” Henderson

David Charles Simons, 63, passed away on October 14, 2012, in his home in Dean Texas.

October 15, 2012 in Wichita Falls, TX.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 18 at 10am at Falls Funeral Home Chapel, 1903 Austin, Wichita Falls, TX with Gil Peters officiating. Visitation will be held at 9am prior to the services.

Bo was born on September 8, 1937 in Graham, TX to the late Johnie J. Jones and Opal Wellman Jones. He graduated from Holliday High School and attended Midwestern State University before joining the U.S. Navy in 1956. Bo was a retired Electrician. He was a member of the R-T 's Coffee Club where he enjoyed gathering with his friends and a faithful Dallas Cowboys fan. One of his favorite things was watching his kids and grandkids participate in their many sporting events.

Bo is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Buchanan Jones; his children, Cheryl Cogdell and husband Marvin, Johnny Jones and wife Mona, Ricky Jones and wife Lisa, and Dina Jones; sisters Karen Turnbow and husband Larry, Opal Esquer and husband Fred; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; five nieces and nephews and his beloved companion Duke.

The family requests memorials be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4909 Johnson Rd.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.fallsfuneralhome.com Louise Moser Bragg

Services will be 2:00 PM, Monday October 8, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Petrolia with Rev. Aaron Lindsey, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in the Petrolia Cemetery, under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta, TX.

Louise Moser Bragg, 89, of Wichita Falls, Texas, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on Monday, September 17, 2012.  Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 20, 2012 at the Chapel of Lunn’s Colonial Funeral Home in Wichita Falls, TX,  officiated by Dr. David Hartman. Burial followed at Hope Cemetery in Henrietta, Texas under the direction of Lunn’s Colonial Funeral Home.

Louise was born February 7, 1923 in Henrietta, Texas, to Pete and Pauline Moser.  She married Cordell D. Bragg on April 5, 1947.  Together, they raised five daughters.  Louise spent her early married years as a homemaker and later worked for Johnson & Johnson and the Wichita Falls Independent School District.  She had many hobbies including reading, sewing, and gardening.  She was an avid sports fan, specifically the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers, and loved country music.  She loved to cook and try new recipes.  A family favorite was her Pigs in a Blanket recipe.  Louise loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was known to them as BaBa, Grandma, Nannie, Mamaw, Grandma Lou and G G.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Cordell Bragg, parents, Pete and Pauline Moser, and siblings, Hannie Bragg, Linda Wells and Billy R. Moser. 

She is survived by her five daughters and spouses, Judy and Leland Kohutek of Lewisville, TX,  Nancy and Elden Wayman, Peggy and Bill Carr and Vicky and Allen (Bubba) Hart all of Wichita Falls, and Shirley and Vince Gibbs of Conroe, TX.  Louise is also survived by her seven grandchildren and spouses, Kimberly and Trent Birdsong of the Woodlands, TX, Kelli and Ray Wood of Wichita Falls, Tami and Mark Skorpil of Dallas, TX, Kevin and Stephanie Kohutek of Flower Mound, TX, Scott and Andrea Hart of Plano, TX, Sonny Wayman of Abilene, TX, and Ethan Gibbs of Conroe, TX.  She is survived by her 13 great grandchildren, Tanner, Ashley and Brittany Birdsong, Konner and Kenna Wood, Hank and Caroline Skorpil, Emily, Lauren, Sawyer and McKayla Kohutek, and Aidan and Landon Hart.  Louise is also survived by sisters, Eleanor Savage, Sophie Nichols, Margaret Marshall and brothers Albert Moser and wife Juanita, and Carl Moser and wife Sybil, as well as, a number of nieces and nephews. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The American Heart Associations or the charity of your choice. 

Condolences to the family may be made online at www.lunnscolonial.com.

Thelma Pearl McGowen Campbell, 92, of Henrietta , TX passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012, in Henrietta , TX.

Graveside services will be at 1:00 PM, Thursday, August 30, 2012 at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta.

Mrs. Campbell was born November 28, 1920 in Maxwell, OK to James E. and Della White. She was a seamstress and a member of the Pleasant Mound Freewill Baptist Church in Buffalo Springs , TX .

She was preceded in death by her husband Lee McGowen; husband George Campbell; daughter Deanna Bernhardt; several brothers and sisters.

Survivors include her son Eddie McGowen of Buffalo Springs , TX ; sister, Polly Lee of Waco , TX ; 2 sister-in-laws Lillian White of Wichita Falls , TX and Ethel White of Bowie , TX ; grandchildren Brian Brock, Michelle Barnes, and Shorty McGowen; several great grandchildren.

Memorial may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls PO Box 4804 Wichita Falls , TX 76308 or to the Pleasant Valley Cemetery Care of Billy Don Campbell 1205 N. Matthews St. Bowie , TX 76230.

Lillian Vale Knight Holland

Lillian Vale Knight Holland, 90, of Petrolia, Texas passed from this life on Monday, September 10, 2012.

Services will be held on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Petrolia First Baptist Church in Petrolia, Texas. The interment will be  in the Petrolia Cemetery in Petrolia, Texas under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Henrietta, Texas.

Vale was born December 16, 1921 in Coleman, Texas, to Luther Johnson and Lela Carrie Knight. Vale married the love of her life, W.M. (Bill) Holland on September 17, 1939, in Burkett, Texas.   A job with Dean Brothers Oil Company brought this couple along with their first child, Billie Vale, to Clay County on July 4, 1941.   Bill and Vale worked hand and hand to build their life here. They expanded from a trucking company to oil leases, while working the land and raising cattle.  Vale loved the Order of the Eastern Star and  had been an active member  since 1952.  Serving faithfully as Worthy Matron, Conductress or any other station, she supported her chapter.  In 1991, Vale was honored to be named Duchess of Petrolia in the 60th Annual Clay County Pioneer Reunion.

Vale was preceded in death by her husband, W.M. (Bill) Holland, one daughter, Billie Vale Holland Smith; one son, Douglas Dwain Holland; her parents, Luther and Lela Carrie Knight and 3 brothers and 2 sisters.

Survivors include her daughters:  Paula Swenson and husband John Swenson, Dr. Vicki Holland; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Clay County Memorial Hospital at 310 W. South Street, Henrietta, Texas 76365, Petrolia Cemetery at PO Box 244 Petrolia, Texas 76377 or Petrolia Senior Citizens at PO Box 234, Petrolia, Texas 76377.

Family visitation will be at Davis Funeral Home, Wednesday, September 12, 2012 from  6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.



Donna Davidson

Donna Davidson, 62, of Byers, Tex. , entered a new life in heaven with her Savior on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 5, at First Baptist Church of Henrietta, with Rev. Kenneth Johannan, pastor of First Baptist Church of Byers, officiating, and Mr. Mike Priddy assisting. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Byers, under direction of Davis Funeral Home of Henrietta.

Mrs. Davidson was born June 1, 1950, in Bowie , Tex. , to Jess and June Foreman.  She  married Joe Davidson June 14, 1968, in Bellevue .  The two moved to Byers in April of l972,  after Joe began working at First National Bank of Byers.  They raised their sons Brad and the late Coby Davidson there. Donna became a First National Bank of Byers teller in 1995, and worked her way up to Asst. VP in teller operations and accounts payable.  Her gentle spirit, easy laugh, helpfulness and thoughtfulness endeared her to customers and friends alike.

Although a loyal employee, Donna’s first priority and greatest joy remained her family and her faith.  Her grandsons Coby and Colt were the delight of her life.  She was a dedicated, active member of First Baptist Church of Byers, and for many, many years enjoyed teaching children’s Sunday School there.  She eagerly helped in various community, school or county activities as well.

Among those left to cherish her memory are her husband Joe Davidson of Byers; son Brad and wife Vanessa of Byers; mother June Allison of Bowie , Tex. ; two grandsons, Coby and Colt of Byers; two brothers, Gary Foreman and wife Kathy of Bowie, Tex., and Pat Foreman and wife Phyllis of Jacksboro, Tex.; and a multitude of nieces, nephews and in-laws she loved.

The family will gather to greet friends at Davis Funeral Home on Tuesday, Sept. 4, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Byers, PO Box 287 , Byers, Tex. 76357, or to Byers Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 95 , Byers, Tex. 76357.

Thomas “Tom” Raymond Wight, Sr. 68, of Holliday, Texas passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2012.

Ronnie Ogle, 70, passed away Monday, August 20, 2012, in Bowie, Texas.

Nancy Rutha Griswold Cox 

Nancy Rutha Griswold Cox passed away Saturday, August 18, 2012, in Dallas, Texas.

Dorothy Field Hedger, 88, of Wichita Falls, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2012 in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Graveside services will be at 10:00AM, Monday, August 20, 2012 at the Petrolia Cemetery, Petrolia, Texas with Rev. Hadley Baker of Casa View Baptist Church in Garland, TX, officiating.  Burial will be in the Petrolia Cemetery under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta, Texas.

Mrs. Hedger was born June 19, 1924 in Rose Hill, VA to Gilliam and Edna (Combs) Durham.

She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Hedger was preceded in death by three sons Wayne Field, Gerald Field,  and Ricky Field; two daughters, Janet Field, and Brenda Field; brother Jim Schuman.

Survivors include four sons, Richard Field and wife Barbara of Vero Beach, FL, Danny Field and wife Jeanie of Quincy, IL, David Field and wife Pat of Holiday, TX, and Kenney Field of Holiday, TX; 30 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; sister Alberta Clothier of Jerseyville, IL.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls, PO Box 4804, Wichita Falls, TX 76308.

Wayne Walton, 86, of Wichita Falls, Texas, passed away on Monday, August 13, 2012 in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Funeral services will be at 10:00AM, Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at the Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Henrietta with Rev. Randy Osborn, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Henrietta, Texas officiating. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery in Henrietta under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta.

Mr. Walton was born on August 9, 1926 in Goree, Texas to Bruce and Corrie (Jones) Walton. He served his country in the US Navy and married Betty June Jones on June 6, 1953 in Fort Worth, Texas. He retired in 1986 from Southern Welding Service after 31 years.

Survivors include his wife Betty Walton of Wichita Falls, Texas; one son Danny Walton and wife Donna of Oak Point, Texas; one daughter, Tonya Thomas and husband Lyndon of Colleyville, Texas; four grandchildren, Brandon and Colton Thomas, Lacy Troster and J.D. Walton; one brother, Billy B. Walton of Wichita Falls, Texas; one sister, Margie Wilson of Wichita Falls, Texas; one great-grandson, Carson Thomas and one great-granddaughter, Kylie Troster.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls, Texas at PO Box 4804, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308.Oleta Gulley Carpenter, 96, of Bowie, Texas, formerly of Wichita Falls, Texas, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2012 in Bowie, Texas.

Funeral services will be at 3:00PM, Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the White Family Funeral Home Chapel in Bowie, Texas with Mr. Michael Rhoades officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Byers, Texas under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta.  

Oleta was born to the late Otis and Berta (Adams) Gulley on September 6, 1915 in Byers, Texas. She was the oldest of nine children, including Olan, O. Dee, Billie Jean, Oral, Beverly, Buddy, Teddy Frank and John Gulley. She married Vincent Carpenter and was a devoted wife and mother. Oleta retired from White’s in Wichita Falls where she worked in the microfilm department. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wichita Falls. Oleta was a radiant Christian and a loving example to her family and many friends. Her family cherishes the memories of her faithful love for all, which was rooted in Jesus’ faithful love for her. Her family was her life.

Survivors include three siblings, Beverly Swiss, Buddy Gulley, and Johnny Gulley and wife Faye; three daughters, Nancy Begley and husband Glen Ray of Bowie, Texas, Barbara Carpenter of Dallas, Texas and Marilyn Ward and husband Jim of Iowa Park, Texas; five grandchildren, Carol Mann, Beth Briggs, Mark Hager, Chris Lobban and Gina Henry; five great-grandchildren, Mauria Dillard, Marcus Mann, Steven Mann, Michael Briggs and Luke Henry; eight great-great grandchildren, Jayden, Fiebiger, Seth and Rayder Mann, Gunnar Dillard, Ethan and Tyler Mann, and Cross and Creed Dillard.

Pallbearers include Mark Hager, Chris Lobban, Marcu Mann, Steven Mann and Michael Briggs.

Ashley Diane Rhodes-Reid, 27, of Wichita Falls, TX passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012 in Fort Worth, TX.  

Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the Cowboy Church, Henrietta, TX with Rev. Robert Van Fleet, officiating.  Burial will be in the Cowboy Church Cemetery in Henrietta under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta.

Ms. Reid was born September 20, 1984 in Miami, OK to Stephen and Nancy (O’Neal) Rhodes. She attended the Cowboy Church in Henrietta, TX, and the House of Empowerment in Wichita Falls, TX. She loved kids and was always the first person to volunteer for anything.

Survivors include parents, Stephen and Nancy Rhodes of Wichita Falls, TX; daughter, Madison Claudia Rhodes of Wichita Falls, TX; brother Anthony Rhodes and wife Heather of Wichita Falls, TX; Fiancé, Joey Barry of Wichita Falls, TX; numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Great cousins. 

Visitation will be held Friday evening from 6-8 PM at the Davis Funeral Home. 

Memorials may be made to the Family at 1305 12^th ST. Wichita Falls, TX 76301.

W.E “Edd” Laughon

W. E. “Edd” Laughon, 87, of Henrietta , Texas passed away Saturday August 4, 2012.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at First United Methodist Church in Henrietta , Texas .  Interment will follow in Hope Cemetery with a military service in his honor. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta, Texas.

Edd was born to I.V. and Rosa (Waggoner) Laughon on November 10, 1924 in Deer Creek Texas .  He and his family moved to Joy Texas when he was one year of age.  He attended the Joy schools.  Edd worked with his father at their cotton gin and also hauled livestock to Fort Worth .

On November 26, 1942, he married Floreine Brown in Decatur , Texas .  Edd joined the Navy in 1944 and served his nation in the Pacific arena, during the invasions in Okinawa and in the Phillipines.   After an honorable discharge from the Navy in 1946 he worked as a driller in oil fields.  In 1960 he and Floreine purchased the Gulf Service Station in Henrietta.  Two years later they purchased the Gulf Distributorship in Henrietta, and operated it until 2005 when Edd retired and cared for his wife, Floreine at home.  Those who knew Edd said he was the hardest working man in Clay County .

Edd was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Henrietta.   He was also a past member of the Chamber of Commerce.  He sponsored youth softball programs and a sponsor of the loud speaker system for the Clay County Pioneer Association Rodeo for many years.  He has been a friend, mechanic, merchant and supporter of the citizens and farmers and ranchers of Clay County . He had a passion for the violin – he loved playing his violin for Floreine and going to the jamborees and listening to the “fiddle” music.  Another enjoyment was his working in his garage crafting beautiful wood projects which he gladly shared with all he knew.   He was a previously named Outstanding Man of Clay County.  He also served as the Clay County Pioneer President.

Edd was preceded in death by his beloved wife Floreine, parents I.V and Rosa Laughon, brother I.V Laughon, Jr, sisters Annie Laura Hargrove, Jewel Smith, Jessie Mae Holland, Roberta Neal, Dorothy Cox.  

Survivors include daughter Edwina Wight and husband Tom of Wichita Falls, granddaughter Brandi Wight of Plano , granddaughter Dr.Amy Sikes and husband Brian of Lubbock,Tx, great-granddaughters Madison and Bella Sikes of Lubbock , brother Ray Laughon of Winters Tx and sister Opal Seigler of Mankato Minnesota.

The family will be at Davis Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 7:00PM-8:00PM.

Donations may be made to First United Methodist Church , 301 S. Bridge St , Henrietta , Texas 76365 or Hospice of Wichita Falls P. O. Box 4804 Wichita Falls , Texas  76308..

Donald Tarver Stanton, 73, of Henrietta, Texas passed away Thursday,  August 2, 2012, in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Mr. Stanton was born June 13, 1939 in Becton, Texas to Mack and Elizabeth (Tarver) Stanton. He married Sheila Priddy on Feb. 21, 1959 in Idalou, Texas. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Lions Club in New Mexico. Mr. Stanton was also a truck driver and a member of the Church of Christ. He loved his grandchildren as well as flying and gardening.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, August 6, 2012 in the Abernathy Cemetery, Abernathy, Texas, under the direction of the Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta, Texas.

Survivors include: his wife, Sheila Stanton of Wichita Falls, TX; 2 daughters Sheila D’Aun Jones and husband Michael of Wichita Falls, TX, and Donna Stanton-Jones of Graham, TX; son Donald Ray Stanton and wife Lorri of Henrietta, TX; 3 grandchildren, Heather Burch and husband Daniel of Graham, TX, Kathryn Stanton of Henrietta, TX, and Jo Beth Stanton of Henrietta, TX; 2 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He was born July 10, 1936 in Clay County, Iowa, to Andrew Judge and Loretta Marie Deardorff. He graduated from Royal High School in 1954. After high school, Dale served in the Army from 1955-1958 and was stationed overseas in Korea and also at several Army bases, including Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla., and received an Honorable Discharge.

Dale was a farmer throughout his life before and after the Army. He farmed with his father growing up in Clay County, Iowa and then on his own until 1976. In that year, he moved from Clay County to the Texas panhandle near Dalharts. Dale grew corn, wheat, maize, and
soybeans until 1988. After that, Dale and his wife Kay grew a large commercial garden and enjoyed selling vegetables from the farm and at farmer’s markets in the region. Dale also enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, billiards, dominoes, and card games with his buddies. After 30 years in the Dalhart area, Dale and Kay retired and moved to Lake Arrowhead in Henrietta in 2006 where they enjoyed spending time visiting with family and with their wonderful neighbors.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kay Ople Deardorff of Henrietta; three daughters, Carrie Pierce and husband Greg of Austin; son David Deardorff and wife Trina of Phoenix, AZ, Jeanette Douglass and husband Richard of Amarillo;  and daughter Carolyn Secor and husband Paul of Bedford; one son A.J. Deardorff and wife April of San Angelo; one sister Marilyn Lohmeier and husband Charles of Silver Spring, MD; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Loretta Deardorff and brother Virgil Deardorff.

A funeral mass as held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Henrietta on Saturday, August 4, at 10 am.

Barbara Mayberry 

Graveside services for Barbara Mayberry, 71, of Henrietta, were held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 2, in the Graves Cemetery in Jack County, with Brother Jim Strickland officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta.

Mrs. Mayberry passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2012 in Denton.

She was born on Nov. 19, 1940 in Jack County, to S.T. and Ruby (Bilbury) McKenzie. She married Bruce Mayberry on June 1, 1959 in Iowa Park, and was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church in Iowa Park. Mrs. Mayberry was retired from the Civil Service at Sheppard Air Force Base.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Billy; sister, Betty Olscher and brother-in-law, Jerry Olscher; sister, Sandy Stephens; niece, Debbie Olscher.

Survivors include her husband Bruce Mayberry of Henrietta; one daughter, Becky Gray and husband Greg of Henrietta; two sons, Stan Mayberry and wife Cheryl of Wichita Falls and Shane Mayberry of Henrietta; one sister, Linda Santa Anna and husband Don of Winnsboro; two sister-in-laws, Loretta Montgomery Azle, and Wanda Thompson of Bowie; two brother-in-laws, Tommy Mayberry of Wylie, and Roy Lynn Mayberry of Henrietta; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Clay County Animal Shelter at 509 N. Carroll St., Henrietta, Texas 76365.

Lloyd M. Seigler 

Funeral services for Lloyd M. Seigler, 89, was held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 31 at the First Baptist Church in Joy. Burial was in the Joy Cemetery in Joy under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta.

Mr. Seigler died Friday, July 27 in Wichita Falls.

He was born Sept. 25, 1922 in Joy to Albert and Callie (Faulkner). He left school during the ninth grade year to help support his family. He had participated in a cattle drive of around 800 head of livestock during his teen years for the King Ranch. He married Mildred (Bessie) Fookes on Dec. 5, 1942 in Henrietta. Lloyd had worked as a ranch hand, oil field worker, butcher and a baker before settling into being a rancher with his wife. He had been a member of several boards including: Midway ISD served several sessions on the Nine-Man Board of Clay County and was President of the Clay County Pioneer Reunion in 1993. He actively attended Joy Baptist Church in Joy and Victory Baptist Church in Wichita Falls.

Mr. Seigler is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred “Bessie” Seigler of Wichita Falls; one son, Ernest Lee Seigler and wife June of Joy; one daughter, Callie Charlotte Seigler of Wichita Falls; 10 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren.

Michael Skinner 

Memorial services for Michael Skinner, 59, was held 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 1 at the Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Henrietta with Jay Poling of Henrietta officiating. Arrangements were under the Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta.

Mr. Skinner died Wednesday, July 25, in Henrietta.

He was born Dec., 1, 1953 in Wichita Falls to Robert and Ruby (Raburn) Skinner. He worked as an X-Ray Technician and served his country in the U.S. Navy.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include one daughter, Sarah Skinner of Henrietta; one son, Zachary Skinner of Irving; two sisters, Carolyn Poling of Wichita Falls and Vickye Ellis of Sunset.

Memorials may be made to the Clay County Memorial Hospital at 310 W. South St., Henrietta, Texas 76365.

Jimmy Dale Milligan 

Graveside service for Jimmy Dale Milligan, 55, was held 10 a.m., Saturday, July 28 in the Bluegrove Cemetery in Bluegrove with Rev. James Keenum officiating.  Arrangements were made under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta.

Mr. Milligan died Thursday, July 25 in Wichita Falls.

He was born Nov. 4, 1956 in Wichita Falls.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Dwayne Milligan.

Survivors include two brothers, Johnny Lee Milligan of Wichita Falls and Edward Hugh Fountain of Wichita Falls; five sisters, Debra Joyce Lewis of Waurika, Okla., Patricia Feltman of Wichita Falls, Sheila Fountain of Wichita Falls, Renee Fugett of Wichita Falls, Lafreda Cabrera of Baton Rouge, Lousiana; a brother in law, Larry Fuggett of Henrietta; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4804 Johnson Rd., Wichita Falls, Texas 76308.

Richard Hunter Albrecht 

Graveside service for Richard Hunter Albrecht, 61, was held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 25 at the Dido Cemetery at Eagle Mountain Lake with Geneva Nichols officiating. Burial was under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta.

Mr. Albrecht died Monday, July 23 in Henrietta.

He was born March 24, 1951 in Dallas to Dr. Thomas and Jean Albrecht. He served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam, and worked in the construction and farming business.

Survivors include his daughter, Jennifer Westbrook of Granbury; a son, Richard Albrecht of Granbury; and a good friend, Geneva Nichols of Henrietta.  

Wanda Louise Jordan 

Funeral services for Wanda Louise Jordan, 83, was held 2 p.m., Friday, July 27 at the Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Henrietta with Rev. Doug Gaskey officiating.  Burial was in Hope Cemetery in Henrietta under the direction of Davis Funeral Home of Henrietta.

Mrs. Jordan died Wednesday, July 25 in Henrietta.

She was born Dec. 9, 1928 in Deer Creek, to Floyd Andrew and Gertie Lee (Jacobs) Browning. She married Coye Jordan on June 3, 1946 in Henrietta. Mrs. Jordan was a retired waitress and was a member of the Grace Temple Baptist Church in Henrietta.

Mrs. Jordan is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Coye Jordan; and two sons, Danny Jordan and Kenneth Patterson.

Survivors include three daughters, Cody Patterson of Henrietta, Lucy Dunn of Byers, and Patricia Pennington of Henrietta; one son, Andy Jordan of Henrietta; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Clay County Memorial Hospital at 310 W. South Street, Henrietta, Texas 76365, Grace Temple Baptist Church at 700 N. California Street, Henrietta, Texas 76365, or the Clay County Volunteer Fire Department of your choice.

Wayne Seigler 

Funeral services for Wayne Seigler, 89, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 27 at the Church of Christ in Henrietta with Mr. Todd Davis, officiating. Burial was in the Joy Cemetery in Joy under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta.

Mr. Seigler died Monday, July 23 in Stafford.

He was born July 7, 1923 in Joy to Eddie T. and Eula (Galbraith) Seigler. He graduated as the salutatorian of his class. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp from 1942–1946, seeing combat in New Guinea, the Philippines at Luzon and Leyte, and serving in Japan after the Peace Treaty was executed. He was discharged in San Antonio as a Technical Sergeant in 1946. After moving to Chickasha, he married Mina Faye Mitchell in Anadarko, Okla. He worked for Stanolind/Amoco Oil Company near Sundown for 38 years. He also farmed and ranched in Cochran County and operated Seigler (Oil) Production Company for eight years. Wayne became a member of the Church of Christ in Rockdale and later served as an elder in the Church of Christ at both Whiteface and Morton congregations. For many years he served on the Board of New Mexico Christian Children’s Home in Portales, New Mexico, the Farm Bureau Board in Morton and the Cochran Water Conservation Board.

Mr. Seigler is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Clyde, Revis, Kenneth and his twin brother, Wendell; two sisters, Ruby Smyers and Hazel Dearen; one grandson, Nicholas Spears of Edmond, Okla.

Survivors include his wife, Faye Mitchell of Stafford; one son, Dr. Larry Seigler of Sugar Land; two daughters, Dawn Seigler of Arlington and Darla Spears of Edmond, Okla.; five grandchildren; many cherished extended family and beloved friends of a great lifetime rejoice in his recent move to the City Not Made With Hands, whose Builder and Maker is God. 

William E. “Bill” Bryant

William E. “Bill” Bryant, 66, of Henrietta, Texas, died Friday, July 20, 2012 in Henrietta.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, July 23 at the First United Methodist Church of Henrietta with Reverend Chris Dowd officiating. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery under the direction of Davis Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at Davis Funeral Home on Sunday, July 22 from 6:30–8 p.m.

Bill was born in Fort Worth, Texas on March 4, 1946 to William Smith Bryant and Docia (Hart) Bryant. Bill graduated from high school in Austin, Texas and attended Texas Tech University where he was an active member in Sigma Chi Fraternity.

He was married to Karen (Kerr) Bryant on August 1, 1970. She preceded him in death on April 7, 2011. He served in the Air Force reserves and began working at Kerr Feed & Grain in Henrietta in 1971. He was Co-Owner of the feed store business at the time of his death.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Henrietta, Texas where he had served on the Building Committee. Bill also served on the Clay County Memorial Hospital Board.

Survivors include one daughter, Kerri Bryant Brown and her husband Heath, of Aubrey; one son, William Wade Bryant and his wife Trish of Henrietta; sister, Nancy Benningfield and her husband John of Kerrville; four grandchildren, Wilton Beaver and Lilly Brown of Aubrey and Kaitlyn and Scott Bryant of Henrietta; sister-in law, Sharon Fitts and husband Jeff of Henrietta; nieces and nephews Jaclyn Fitts, Justin Fitts, Karen Bailey, and Drew Crocker.

Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church of Henrietta, Texas or the Clay County Volunteer Fire Department of choice.

Opal Bruton Kidd

Memorial service for Opal Bruton Kidd, 88, was held at the Church of God on Sunday, July 15.

Mrs. Kidd died Tuesday, July 3 in Conroe.

She was born October 17, 1923 in Henrietta to Robert Lee and Katie Mae Bruton.

Mrs. Kidd is preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Patti Lynn Spears; three sisters, Lenora, Nelavire and Sarah; and two grandsons.

She is survived by a daughter Linda Jeane Jordan of Conroe; a brother Bobby Bruton of Decatur; two grandsons, three great-grandsons; and one great-great-grandson.

Doris Evelyn Pennington

Funeral services for Doris Evelyn Pennington, 91, was held Friday, July 6, at the Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Henrietta with Mr. Gary Williams of Weatherford, officiating.  Burial was in the Bluegrove Cemetery in Bluegrove, under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta.

Mrs. Pennington died Saturday, June 30 in Wichita Falls.

She was born Sept. 2, 1920 in Henrietta, to Noah Jefferson and Cora Lee (Phillips) Southerland. She married James Quentin Pennington on Sept. 12, 1937 in Henrietta.  Mrs. Pennington was retired from the Bluegrove Post Office and was a member of the Grant and Hampstead Church of Christ in Wichita Falls.

Mrs. Pennington is preceded in death by her parents and her husband James Quentin Pennington.

Survivors include two sons, Jerry Pennington of Henrietta and Terry Pennington of Jolly; four grandchildren; two brothers, Troy Southerland of Tulsa, Okla., and Harold Southerland of  Fort Worth; one sister, Wilma Holland of Wichita Falls; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Howard “Bud” Donald Hughes

Funeral service for Howard “Bud” Donald Hughes, Jr., 76, of Henrietta, was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 17, at the Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Henrietta with Rev. Justin Greer and Rev. Sammie Hughes officiating. Burial was in the Hope Cemetery in Henrietta, under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta.

Mr. Hughes died Friday, July 13, 2012 in Dallas.

He was born on July 13, 1936 in East Liverpool, Ohio to Howard D. and Hazel Bernice (Talbot) Hughes. He was a retired Chief Petty officer from the U.S. Navy having served during the Vietnam War and was retired bakery manager from Albertson’s in Wichita Falls. He married Judy Jackson on February 24, 2001 in Henrietta.

Mr. Hughes is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters; Barbara and Lee Hughes and one daughter, Barbara Lee Hughes.

Survivors include his wife, Judy Hughes of Henrietta; three sons, Robert Allen Hughes and wife Sara of Murphy, James Donald Hughes of Wichita Falls, and Donald William Hughes and wife Karen of Lakeside City; one daughter, Tina Hughes of Wichita Falls; 10 grandchildren; five brothers, Sammie Hughes and wife Susan of Collinsville, Robert Eugene Hughes and wife Billi of Arlington, Rick Hughes and wife Jeri of Pennsylvania, Jack Hughes of Richmond, Va. and Tommy Hughes and wife Jan of Nazareth, Pa.

Memorials may be made to the Bucky Boyd VFW Post, Henrietta, Texas 76365.

Weldon Glynn Elrod

Funeral service for Weldon Glynn Elrod, 63, was held Saturday, July 14 at the First Baptist Church of Vashti with James Ware officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

Mr. Elrod died Monday, July 9 in Decatur.

He was born June 8, 1949 to Emitt and Zona (Marshall) Elrod in Bowie and graduated from Bowie High School in 1960. Glynn worked for General Dynamics and for Greer Tank Truck Company. He was a tool pusher in the oil field for 14 years, and also worked at Wal-Mart for 15 years as the Lawn and Garden Manager until his retirement. Glynn was a member and Deacon of the First Baptist Church in Vashti.

Mr. Elrod was preceded in death by his parents, Emitt Elrod and Zona Elrod Windham.

He is survived by his wife, Connie Elrod of Bellevue; six children, Stephen Hunt of Bellevue, Jon Robinson of Wichita Falls, Joel Robinson of  McKinney, Daryl Burton of Benton, LA., Jennifer Gardener of Bowie, and Jamie Sharp of Mineral Wells; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sister, Gayl Belcher of Bellevue; two nieces; two nephews; and one special friend, Mallori Kirby.

Billy Howard Wallace

Funeral service for Billy Howard Wallace, 80, was held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3 at the Jolly Baptist Church in Jolly with Rev. Warren Hall and Rev. John Otley officiating. Burial was in Hope Cemetery in Henrietta under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta.

Mr. Wallace died Sunday, July 1 in Henrietta.

He was born August 25, 1931 to Elvis Leola (Netter) Wallace. He was retired from the Civil Service and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jolly. He served his country in the US Air Force and married Lowell Dean Reaves on August 22, 1953 in Jolly.

Mr. Wallace is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Steve Wallace; and one sister, Marion Louise Sheffield.

Survivors include his wife, Lowell Dean Wallace of Henrietta; one daughter, Sheila Carlton of Henrietta; one daughter-in-law, Kathy Wallace of Prosper; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Joe Wallace; one sister, Roselie Waters; several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Jolly Baptist Church c/o Edna Shepherd, 194 Phila, Wichita Falls, TX 76310 or the hospice of your choice.

Ardell Watson

Memorial service for Ardell Watson, 63, was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 10 at the Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Henrietta. Arrangements were under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta.

Mr. Watson died Friday, July 6 in Wichita Falls.

He was born December 1, 1948 in Wichita Falls to Arvil Ardell and Malinda Jane (Ashley) Watson. He married Geneva Kingcade on March 1, 1975 in Iowa Park. He served his country during Vietnam in the United States Army. He was a retired truck salesman for Ralph Morgan Dodge and Longhorn Chevrolet. He was the owner and operator of Ardell’s Burger Shop in Petrolia.

Mr. Watson is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Geneva Watson of Petrolia; two sons, Robert Watson of Petrolia and Ricky Watson of Wichita Falls; his daughter, Jeanna Watson Smoot of Wichita Falls; six grandchildren; 2 brothers, Steven Watson of the United Kingdom and Cecil Watson of Wichita Falls; a sister, Lisa Fuller of Henrietta.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls, P.O. Box 4804, Wichita Falls, TX 76308, or to the Petrolia Senior Citizens at P.O. Box 234, Petrolia, TX 76377.

Charles E. “Chuck” Baird, Jr.

Memorial service for Charles E. “Chuck” Baird, Jr., 48, will be held at 10 a.m. July 14, at the First Christian Church of Henrietta, with Rev. Howard Walker officiating.

Mr. Baird died Wednesday, July 4 in Wichita Falls.

He was born February 20, 1964 in Monahans to Charles E. and Susie Mae (Fields) Baird. He was a timeshare salesman for Fairfield Resorts.

Mr. Baird is preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Baird, Sr. and son, Shelby Trenton Baird.

Survivors include his daughter, Jessica Baird of Henrietta; one granddaughter; his mother, Susie Mae Williams of Joy; four brothers Scott Fields of Montgomery, Michael Gange of Henrietta, Donald Baird of Dean, Danny Baird of Mesquite; two sisters, Martha Bowles of Grapevine and Patti Moore of Henrietta.

Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.

Danny Wayne Carter

Funeral service for Danny Wayne Carter, 59, of Byers, was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at the Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Henrietta with Rev. John Dillard officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta.

Mr. Carter passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2012 in Byers.

He was born June 4, 1953 in Wichita Falls to Wayne and Betty (Andrews) Carter. He was a boat mechanic.

He is preceded in death by his father, and sister, Kathy Willis.

Survivors include two daughters, Melissa Ann Carter of Fort Worth and Amanda Mae Carter of Fort Worth; mother, Betty Baugh of Wichita Falls; two brothers, Richard Carter and Wife Sheri of Byers, and David Lynn Carter and wife Tracy of Wichita Falls; sister Betty Jean Willis of Wichita Falls; five grandchildren.

Gary Rogers

Funeral services for Gary Rogers, 67, of Henrietta were held Friday, July 8 at 10 a.m. at the Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel.  Randy Echols officiated.  Interment was held at Eastview Cemetery under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home.

Mr. Rogers died Monday, July 2 in Wichita Falls.

He was born July 11, 1944 in Holliday to M.C. Rogers and Juanita (Wingrove) Rogers.  He married Gloria Gaylene Chenault on July 10, 1984 in Vernon. He had been a longtime resident of Vernon before moving to Lake Arrowhead in 2006. He was owner and operator of Gary’s Fishing Guide Service and Fishing Tours at Lake Arrowhead and Roger’s Cheese Bait. He retired from Rhodia in 2006, as a welder.  He played the Acoustic Guitar for several blue grass bands and playing at home town gatherings and nursing homes. He was a member of Western Trail Cowboy Church, where he played guitar and sang.

Mr. Rogers is preceded in death by his wife, Gloria; two brothers, Bill Rogers and Lonnie Rogers.

He is survived by a son, Billy Joe Rogers of Vernon; a daughter, Darla Gay Rogers Mitchell of Vernon; a brother, Sonny Rogers of Logan N.M.; seven sisters, Yvonne McWhorter of Vernon, Paula Cary of Vernon, Arnelle Murphree of Wichita Falls, Penny McCulley of Denison, Laverne Whisenhunt of Athens, Verona Stokes of Vernon, and Vanoy Vincent of Baltimore, MD; and two grandchildren.

Memorials can be made to American Cancer Society Mesothelioma.

Lula F. Bruton

Lula F. Bruton, 86, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Wichita Falls.

Graveside service was at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, in Crestview Memorial Park in the Garden of Compassion.

Lula was born September 15, 1925, in Clay County, to F.D. and Ida Louise Wiist. She spent most of her career working in the insurance industry for Beacon National Insurance until her retirement.

She is preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Charles and Ronnie Dodd.

Survivors include two sisters, Mary and husband Charles Grisham and Dorothy Williams, all of Wichita Falls; one daughter, Sharron Hannel; eight grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.

Danny Wayne Carter

Memorial service for Danny Wayne Carter, 59, was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 11 at the Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Henrietta with Rev. John Dillard officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta.

Mr. Carter died Sunday, July 8 in Byers.

He was born June 4, 1953 in Wichita Falls to Wayne and Betty (Andrews) Carter. He was a boat mechanic.

Mr. Carter is preceded in death by his father, Wayne Carter, and sister, Kathy Willis.

Survivors include two daughters, Melissa Ann Carter and Amanda Mae Carter, both of Fort Worth; His mother, Betty Baugh of Wichita Falls; two brothers, Richard Carter of Byers and David Lynn Carter of Wichita Falls; a sister, Betty Jean Willis of Wichita Falls; and five grandchildren.

Rita Kay Gardner

Rita Kay Gardner was born April 26, 1953 in Bismark, North Dakota to Earl and Tena Fode. Rita was the fourth child of sixteen children. Rita and her family moved to Anaconda, Montana where she spent her childhood with a loving family. She met and married Duane Fife. They were blessed with two daughters and a son. They made their home in Toledo, Ohio. After their divorce she made her home in Texas where she met Chris Gardner in 1984. They married Oct. 9, 1990 and made their home in Henrietta. Chris passed away March 27, 2000. In 2011 Rita moved back to Anaconda, Montana to care for her mother.

Rita loved her Dallas Cowboys. She never missed a game. She loved her family and friends and especially her grandchildren. Rita took her final breath on Wednesday, June 20 in Spokane, Washington at the Deaconess Sacred Heart Medical Center with her sisters and brother by her side.

Rita is survived by her three children, Angie, Lawana and Duane; her grandchildren Lisha, Jobe, and Brooklyn her mother Lena Fode; Sisters and brothers, Mary Lou (Dave)Hartman, Linda (Beb) Clark, Peggy (Tom) Harvey, Cheryl (Hal) Fayant, Susan (John) Lamb, Julie (Dennis) Gwin, Janet Fode Gwin, Alvin (Zelma) Fode, Earl (Margaret)Fode Jr., Mark (Teresa) Fode, Mike Fode, Kevin Fode and Brent (DeeDee)Fode, all of Anaconda, Montana. Her mother in law Linda Mcwilliams of Wichita Falls, Sisters and Brother in laws, Laverne and Sam Herring, Sr. of Henrietta, Sam Jr., Brogann, Rylan and Colby. Kim and Danny Gent Sr. of Irving, Ashley, Justin, Danny Jr., Brooke Cameron and Emma, Sherry West of Wichita Falls, Amber, Reanna, Nick, Tyler, Bryleigh and Caleb.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26 at K.T. Riddle Funeral Home Chapel in Anaconda, Montana. Interment took place in Hope Cemetery in Henrietta. Rita is preceded in death by her husband, Chris Gardner; her father, Earl Fode Sr.; sisters, Karen and Brenda.

Joe D. Underwood

Funeral service for Joe D. Underwood, 61, of Wichita Falls, was held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 18, at the Cowboy Church in Henrietta with Robert Van Fleet officiating.

Mr. Underwood died Monday, June 11, 2012, in Oklahoma City.

He was born June 15, 1950, to Joseph Clyde and Illa Mae (Yancey) Underwood in Wichita Falls. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a carpenter and a member of the Cowboy Church in Henrietta.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, L.C. (Sonny) Underwood; sister, Anita Mollin.

Survivors include two sisters, Alletta Ledbetter and husband Richard of Wichita Falls, and Gail Garmon of Wichita Falls; sister-in-law, Tommye Underwood of Wichita Falls; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the local Humane Society.

Elwyn Lefevre

Funeral service for Elwyn Lefevre, 96, of Henrietta was held at 3 p.m. Monday, June 18, at the First United Methodist Church in Henrietta with Rev. Chris Dowd officiating. Burial was in Hope Cemetery in Henrietta.

Mrs. Lefevre died Friday June 15, 2012, in Wichita Falls.

She was born December 31, 1915, in Hasell to John Arthur and Eva (Dugger) Bragg. She married Wayne Lefevre in 1935 at the Methodist Church in Henrietta. She was a housewife and a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was the founding member and first president of the Junior Delphians Club and was a member of the UMW and the Mary Graham Circle. She was a pioneer Duchess for Clay County, loved to play bridge, garden, read and she loved to sew and design clothes.

She is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Arthur and John Bragg; three sisters, Ruth Morgan, Mary Mitchell and Eva Foerster.

Survivors include daughter, Mary Wines and husband Mike of Henrietta; two sons, Larry Lefevre and wife Sandra of Waco, and Jerry Lefevre and wife Jennifer of St. Paul, Minn.; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Dorothy Sherrington of Houston, Margaret Haney of Austin, Florence Huffhines of Lubbock, and Linda Bonham of Arlington; one brother, Howard Bragg of Delaware.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 63, Henrietta, Texas, 76365; or to Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4909 Johnson Road, Wichita Falls, Texas, 76310.

Erik Lance Booher

Memorial service for Erik Lance Booher, 49, will be held Saturday, June 23, at 10 a.m. at the Grace Temple Baptist Church in Henrietta with Rev. Howard Walker officiating and Rev. Doug Gasky assisting.  Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta.

Mr. Booher died Friday, June 15 in Henrietta.

He was born March 26, 1963 in Aurora, Colorado to Earl Charles and Jo Ann (Chilcoat) Booher. He worked in building maintenance for the city of Wichita Falls.  Mr. Booher was a graduate of Henrietta High School in 1981.

Mr. Booher is preceded in death by his father, grandparents and one sister, Sharon Booher.

Survivors include his mother, Jo Ann Booher of Henrietta; two sisters, Deborah Booher and Charlotte Booher-Kaspari both of Henrietta; two brothers, Karl Booher and wife Elaine of Henrietta, and Kurt Booher and wife Kim of Henrietta; eight nieces and nephews, Kara, Julia, Vance, Lauren, Peter, Lindsey, Kolten and Kambridge; numerous aunts and uncles.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association North Texas Region at 1708 Dayton, Ste. B, Wichita Falls, TX 76301 or the Clay County Animal Shelter at P.O. Box 274, Henrietta, TX 76365.

Jake Bridgwater

Jake Bridgwater, 79, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2012, in Bowie, Texas.

Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, June 9, 2012, at the First Baptist Church in Bowie with Mike Henson and Darrell Brown officiating.

Burial will follow at Salona Cemetery in Bowie.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, June 8, at the First Baptist Church in Bowie in the Fellowship Hall.

The family requests that memorials be made to the Student Scholarship Fund at the First Baptist Church of Bowie.

Jake was born on January 9, 1933 in Vashti. The family moved to Bowie shortly after his birth. At the age of 9, he contracted Osteomyelitis and fell quite ill. The Masonic Lodge in Bowie arranged for an ambulance to carry him to Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth. He remained in the hospital for three years and endured 13 surgeries. The doctors did not expect him to walk again or much less play sports. When Jake returned to Bowie to continue his education in the Bowie Public Schools, he proved the doctors wrong. While in high school he participated in football, basketball, and baseball. He played on the Bowie Jackrabbits basketball team that won the state champions three years in a row in 1951, 1952, and 1953. Jake graduated in 1953 and enrolled in the University of North Texas in Denton. During the years, he married his Bowie sweetheart Jean Richardson in 1956. When they both graduated in 1957, they made their home in Bowie and began teaching in Bowie. Jake taught science and coached at Bowie Junior High. He continued to teach and coach at Bowie Junior High and Bowie High School. In 1974, he was named the Assistant Principal at Bowie High School and served in that role until 1994 when he became the Principal of Bowie Primary. He retired after 39 years of service in Bowie Public Schools in 1997.

Jake is remembered fondly by the students he taught and coached. As an Assistant Principal and Principal, it was always apparent that he had a heart for students and a love for teachers. He was a 50 year member of the Bowie Masonic Lodge and a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church where he served a Deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was a dedicated husband, father, and brother. His five grandchildren adored him, and he loved them and supported them continually. He loved horses, raising cattle, and working at the barn. He will be missed by all that knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Jean Bridgwater, Tammy Brown and her husband Darrell of Grapevine, Julie Henderson and her husband Steve of Wichita Falls, his five grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Fred and Iva Bridgwater, his sisters Elizabeth Tucker Whatley, Francile Hooks, and LaNell Hall, and his brother, who was killed serving in World War II, Horace Bridgwater.

Randall Lee Visintainer

Randall Lee Visintainer, 71, of Henrietta, died Friday, June 1, 2012.

The funeral service with full military honors will be conducted at 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2012, in the chapel of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home of Wichita Falls with Bro. Darrell Brown and Bro. Larry Johnson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home of Wichita Falls.

A son of the late Violet (Johnson) and Louis Lawrence Visintainer, Sr., Mr. Visinitainer was born November 17, 1940, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He and Shirley Ann Treder were married September 2, 1961, in Milwaukee. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as a MSgt prior to his retirement. Randy then worked another twenty years at Sheppard in maintenance control for the ENJJPT. He was a member of American Legion Post 202 and served as Service Officer and Adjutant.

Mr. Visintainer is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Visintainer, of Henrietta; daughter, Carrie Collins and husband, Allen, of Hollister, OK; son, Nicholas Visintainer and wife, Ronda, of Keller; grandchildren, Christopher Hancock, Shaun Hancock, Katherine Visintainer, Preston Visintainer and Jackson Visintainer; six great-grandchildren; brother, Louis Visintainer, Jr. and wife, Mardeen, of Arizona; aunt and uncle, Marlene and Terry Shelstad, of Minnesota; several nieces and nephews.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be sent to the Lake Arrowhead Volunteer Fire Department.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.owensandbrumley.com.

Helen Maye Cato Lewis Rogers

Helen Maye Cato Lewis Rogers, 87, of Lockett, Texas, died on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 4, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Ron Fox and Rev. Scott Arant. Interment will be in Wilbarger Memorial Park under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home.

Helen was born Monday, June 30, 1924, in Lockett, Texas, She was the daughter of the late Charles Henry Cato and the late Vergie Sue Lockett Cato. She married Richmond Reed Lewis on November 21, 1945, in Lockett, Texas. He preceded her in death February 8, 1983. She later married Fred M. Rogers on June 23, 1990, in Wichita Falls, Texas. He preceded her in death June 28, 2003. She had lived most of her life in this area. She was a graduate of South Lockett High School in 1941. She attended Howard Payne College, North Texas State University and did graduate work at S.M. U. in Dallas. She taught mainly first grade in Odell, South Lockett, Petrolia, Lockett, most of her career in V.I.S.D. She is a life time member of Retired Teachers Association of Texas she retired in 1985. She was a volunteer for North Texas Center for Senior Citizens. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Wichita Falls where she taught Pre-School Dept.

She is survived by two daughters, Nancy Spencer and husband Tom, Lockett, Texas, Penny Parkey Morford and husband Mike, Wichita Falls, Texas; two step-sons, Jerry Rogers and wife Marilyn, Caldwell, Texas, Charles Rogers and wife Marsha, Wichita, Kan.; one brother, Glenn Cato, Vernon, Texas; four grandchildren, Gerald Frank, Wendell Frank, Mariah Parkey, Seth Parkey; five step-grandchildren, Jeff Rogers, Kyle Rogers, Keri Henderson, Tommy Spencer, Robby Spencer; four great-grandchildren, Maddison Parkey, Carson Parkey, Olivia Parkey, Georgia Parkey; and ten step-great-grandchildren, Paige Spencer, Jaci Spencer, Mia Spencer, Andrew Spencer, Addison Spencer, Kara Rogers, Christopher Rogers, Megan Rogers, Kylie Rogers, Lindsie Rogers.

Preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Scott, Ruth Grant; and two brothers, Clois Cato and Keith Cato.

Memorials may be made to Church of your choice or Hospice of Wichita Falls.
Pallbearers were Travis Cato, Terry Cato, Roy Cato, James Cato, Bill Coufal, and Kenny McRae.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.sullivanfuneralhomevernon.com.

Norice E. Mosley

Norice E. Mosley, 82, of Henrietta, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2012 in Wichita Falls.

Funeral service was at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 2 at the Henrietta Cowboy Church in Henrietta with Rev. Rory Mosley, pastor of the Spur First Baptist Church, officiating and Rev. Larry Miller, pastor of the Henrietta Cowboy Church, assisting . Burial was in the Cowboy Church Cemetery in Henrietta under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta.

Mr. Mosley was born on November 13, 1929 in Brownwood to Virgil and Dealva (Baird) Mosley. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and married Saundra Norman on January 25, 1953 in Wichita Falls. Mr. Mosley was retired from Ryle Manufacturing where he worked as a machinist for 45 years.

Mr. Mosley was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include wife, Saundra (Norman) Mosley of Henrietta; one son, Brian Mosley and wife Cheryl of Henrietta; two daughters, Cindy Blackwell and husband Paul of Wichita Falls and Christi Storm and husband Scott of Lakeside City; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Willa Mae Palmer of Burnett, Martha Ann Dodds and husband Bobby of San Angelo and Linda Watkins and husband Damon of Levaland.

Memorials may be made to the Cowboy Church at PO Box 181, Henrietta, Texas 76365.

William Henry Bumpass

William (Bill) Bumpass, 90, of Dallas passed from this life on May 8, 2012. Bill was born in Blue Grove and is survived by sons, Jimmy and Cynthia Bumpass of Caddo Mills, Robert and Lovey Bumpass of Waco, daughter, Betty Zachary of Plano, 11 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren and close and dear friend Bobbie Deming. He was predeceased by parents Albert S and Elmon (West) Bumpass; half brother, George Symons , Catherine Christopher, Albert Bumpass, James Bumpass, Ruth Crump, Thomas Bumpass, Lena Cockrell.

William attended Rock Springs Grade School and later Henrietta High School. He recalled his earliest childhood memory as “Being born on a farm living in the country. About 1925, we moved from Bluegrove to 5 miles west of Henrietta to another farm. I do not remember about the move. I was only 4 yrs old. After we were moved, I remember they were paving Hwy 287 to Wichita Falls. My mother died in 1929. Things got very bad for all of us but we managed to survive. We had chickens, cows, a garden and our money crop was cotton. My first job was picking cotton.”

Mr. Bumpass served in the USN Armed Guard during WWII sailing the Pacific from the Aleutian Islands to Manila, Australia, Borneo and places in between. He served with the Armed Guard crew of the cargo ship, Ludington, the troop ship, Noordam and also was familiar with the Liberty ship, Christopher Greenup. Mr. Bumpass often expressed sadness over the loss of 1800 lives at sea during this war.

Memorial Services were held in honor of William on May 17 at DFW Memorial Cemetery. Bumpass requested his body sent to UT Southwestern Medical Center to aid in the continuing fight against cancer.

Ray Doyle Hughes

Ray Doyle Hughes, 81, of Wichita Falls, died Thursday, May 24, 2012.

The funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 26, 2012 in the chapel of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Ainsworth, pastor of Bluegrove Baptist Church, officiating. Interment followed at Crestview Memorial Park under the direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home of Wichita Falls.

Mr. Hughes was born August 4, 1930 in Bluegrove, to Velma Lee (Dickey) and George Hughes. He served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Ray married Mary Joan Graham on July 14, 1956 in Wichita Falls. He was retired from Oil Transport, Inc.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Joan; and his son, Danny Hughes.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Kevin West; granddaughter, Elizabeth all of Wichita Falls; his son, Jerry Hughes of Jacksboro; sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Bob Hise of Bluegrove; brother and sister-in-law, Nolan and Jeanette Hughes of Flint; sister and brother-in-law, Nelda and Grover Craddock of Fairfield; sister-in-law, Carmen Graham of Clovis, New Mexico; and numerous nieces, and nephews, as well as other extended family members and friends.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Bluegrove, PO Box 244, Bluegrove, TX 76352; or to Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4909 Johnson Rd., Wichita Falls, TX 76310.

Velma Slimp

Velma Slimp, 90, of Jacksboro, went on to be with her Lord, May 22, 2012 in a Fort Worth hospital. Funeral service was held Friday, May 25 at Coker Funeral Home Chapel in Jacksboro. Interment followed in the Oakwood Cemetery.

She was the daughter of Elbert and Alma Reynolds Crudgington on February 14, 1922. She graduated as salutatorian from high school in Lone Camp, Texas, where she met and married her best friend, Charlie Eli Slimp on July 16, 1941. The first part of their married years was spent in the Panama Canal Zone where Charlie was in the Navy and their first child, Stephen Michael was born. They eventually made their home in Jacksboro where their two daughters, Patricia Elizabeth and Cynthia Ellen were born. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Eastern Star, Home Demonstration Club, Library Club and several local bridge clubs. She also served as Sunday school teacher and Girl Scout leader.

She is preceded in death by her father, mother and stepfather, Van B. Butler, her husband, her stepbrother Howard Butler, stepsister Louise Butler and her son-in-law, Larry L. Carter.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Cathie Slimp of Fort Worth, her daughter Patty Carter of Henrietta, daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and James Dorman of Fort Worth, along with nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ron Jones

Graveside service for Ron Jones, 51, of Petrolia, was held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the Assembly of God church in Byers with Rev. James Keenum officiating. Burial followed in the Petrolia Cemetery under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta.

Mr. Jones passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012 in Wichita Falls.

He was born on Aug. 9, 1960 to Wade and Shirley (Matthews) Jones Jr. He married Kim MacDonald on Feb. 16, 2002 in Byers. He had worked for the oil field as an industrial X-ray technician and was a member of the Byers Assembly of God Church.

He is preceded in death by his father, Wade Jones Jr.

Survivors include his wife Kim Jones of Petrolia; parents, Shirley and James Mitcham Jr. of Petrolia; two sisters, Jerri Adams and husband David of Nocona and LouAnn Gray and husband Brent of Henrietta; one brother, James Cody Mitcham III of Petrolia.

Memorials may be made to Katie’s Kids Camp, c/o the Byers Assembly of God Church P.O. Box 306, Byers, Texas 76357.

Ouida Morris

Ouida Morris, 80, of Wichita Falls, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012.

The funeral service was conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2012, at the First Baptist Church of Dean with Rev. Sean Bitner officiating. Interment followed at Sunset Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home of Wichita Falls.

A daughter of the late Frances Agusta (Powers) and Charles Lewis Anderson, Mrs. Morris was born May 28, 1931, in Wise County. She and Lon Loran Morris were married in April of 1952 in Wichita Falls.  Ouida raised five sons. She was a great cook who expected her boys to "eat what she served them." They especially loved her wonderful desserts. "MaMaw" as she was known by her own grandchildren and numerous other children, who loved her, as well, was special to everyone. Ouida attended all of her grandchildren's sporting events-after making sure she'd scrubbed their uniforms and had them sparkling white. She could often be seen ironing shirts for neighbor boys before they went out on Saturday night. She always had a good word for everyone.

Mrs. Morris was also preceded in death by her husband, Lon Loran Morris; a brother, John Darrell Anderson and a grandson, Justin Earl Morris.

Survivors include: five sons, Lon Ed Morris and wife, Rhonda, Charles Loran Morris and wife, Tamie, all of Wichita Falls, John Everett Morris and wife, Sarah, of Pensacola, Fla., Wayne Franklin Morris and wife, Kelly, and Jimmy Earl Morris, all of Wichita Falls; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Beth Hickman, of Warren.

Margaret L. Wetsel Whaley

Margaret L. Wetsel Whaley, 84, of Vega, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2012, at Christ’s Community Fellowship Church in Vega with Minister John Henley officiating. Private burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Vega. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers at Vega, 110 S. Main St.

Margaret was born July 21, 1927, in Clay County. She married Dean Whaley on March 31, 1946, in Oldham County. They were married 39 years until his passing in 1985.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents Dovie and Otto Wetsel, a brother James Wetsel, and a sister Wyneth Burks.

Margaret is survived by two sons, James Whaley and wife Linda of Vega and Dean Whaley Jr. and wife Debbie of Amarillo; eight grandchildren, John Whaley and wife Darla of Amarillo; Jim Whaley and wife April of Prague, OK; Janna Whaley and Grayson Benson of Amarillo; Aaron Ball of Plano; Shonnie Ball of Washington, DC; Dionne Whaley Lott and husband Randy of Longview; Dustin Whaley of Vega; and Damon Whaley of Dalhart; 13 great-grandchildren, Zack, Zane, Wade, Grant, Victoria, Ashlee, Debbie, Cheyenne, Averie, Blakely, Natalie, Karson and Keller; two great-great-grandchildren, Caden and Hazlie; a sister, Jo Sides and husband Gerald Ray of Vega; and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and dear friends.

The family suggests memorials be to Vega EMS, Vega, Texas 79092, or a favorite charity.

Viewing will be from 11:00 a.m-7:00 p.m., Sunday, May 13, 2012, at Boxwell Brothers in Vega.

Sign the online guestbook at www.boxwellbrothers.com.

Robert Earl Jones

Robert Earl Jones, 77, of Bowie, passed away on May 12, 2012 in Corinth, Texas. Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. Monday at the Montague Cowboy Church. Burial will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie. The Family will receive friends from 4 til' 6 p.m. Sunday at the White Family Funeral Home. Arrangements are entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

Robert was born August 5, 1934 in Fort Worth, Texas to Perry and Ida Louise (Green) Jones. He graduated from Polly High School in 1951 and from Texas Christian University in 1956.

Robert married Emogene Anderson on October 5, 1956 in Fort Worth, Texas. He worked for Humble Oil Company as a sales manager for fourteen years and in 1970 they moved to Bowie where Robert worked as vice-president of sales for Bowie Industries Inc; until his retirement in 2010.

He was an avid calf roper and enjoyed playing golf and attending all of his grandchildren’s activities.

He is preceded by his parents, Perry and Ida Louise Jones; in-laws, Abe and Jessie Anderson; sister in-law, Boots Fitzgerald and brother in-law, Dan Sheppard.

Robert is survived by his wife, Emogene Jones on Bowie; two daughters, Jamie Fenoglio and husband Leon of Bowie; Susie Cantrell and Michael Kaufman of Henrietta; six grandchildren, Robert "Randy" Anderson McDonald and wife, Daisy of Midlothian; Amber Wilson and husband, Brent of Boyd; Emily Alaniz and husband, Sam of Rhome; Betsy Cantrell of Wichita Falls; Perry Austin Fenoglio of Bowie and Ethan Ross Cantrell of Henrietta; seven great-grandchildren, Darci, Bobby and Ryan McDonald; one sister, Elizabeth Sheppard of Burleson; Brother in-law, Ben Fitzgerald of Bakersfield, Calif.; and a wonderful friend, Brandi Barclay of Alvord.

Gary D. Moore Sr.

Gary D. Moore Sr., 54, died Thursday, May 10, 2012, in Waurika, Okla.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Davis Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Osborn, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Henrietta, officiating. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery under the direction of Davis Funeral Home of Henrietta.

Mr. Moore served in the Army. He was a driller in the oil field business.

Survivors include wife, Tammy Moore of Henrietta; two daughters, Emily Moore of Henrietta, Bridgette Moore of Loves Park, Ill.; one son, Gary Moore Jr. of Vilonia, Ark.; five grandchildren; mother, Sue Hornbaker of Wichita Falls; one brother, Chris Swindle of Wichita Falls; and grandmother, Laverne Melton of Wichita Falls.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Texas Park and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas, 78744. In memo please add (IF-NFP) to address the neighborhood Fishing Program and also add (In memory of Gary Moore).

Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guestbook at www.davisfuneralhome.net.

Vollie Agnes Watkins Moore

Funeral service for Vollie Agnes Watkins Moore, 81, was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at the Vashti Baptist Church in Vashti. Arrangements were under the direction of Heritage Family Funeral Home in Bowie.

Mrs. Moore died Tuesday, May 1, 2012.

She was born August 8, 1930 in Frederick, Okla., to Lucas Clell Watkins and Elizabeth Ridenour. She was the second of five sisters. She graduated from Bowie High School in Bowie in 1948 and on March 5, 1953, she married the love of her life, Joe Bert Moore of Vashti.

She was a homemaker and lived her entire adult life on the Moore family farm south of Vashti.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Mrs. Moore is survived by her sons, Michael Lee Moore and wife LaFonda and Joseph E. (Buddy) Moore and wife Brenda, all of Bellevue; her daughters, Ola Elizabeth Moore and Mary Laine Moore Kollman, both of Bowie; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Louise Lee and Lucille Stephens, both of Decatur, and Bettie Wylie of Arlington; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Cornelius Aldridge

Funeral service for Cornelius Aldridge, 36, of Wichita Falls, was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 6 at the Henrietta Church of Christ in Henrietta with Pastor Todd Davis officiating. Burial was at the Hope Cemetery in Henrietta.

Mr. Aldridge passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2012 in Wichita Falls. He was born on Nov. 12, 1975 in Austin to Felicia Aldridge. He was a claims analyst for Blue Cross Blue Shield in Wichita Falls and a member of the Church of Christ in Henrietta.

Aldridge is survived by girlfriend, Brandy Lowery of Wichita Falls; mother, Felicia Aldridge of Austin; close friends, Pandy Callaway, B.J. Lowery and wife Marty, all of Henrietta, and Dustin Lowery and wife Crystal of Wichita Falls.

Robert Wilson

Robert Wilson, 78, of Joy, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 in Henrietta.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 3 in the Bluegrove Cemetery in Bluegrove, with Mr. B.D. Wynn, officiating.

Mr. Wilson was born on May 3, 1933 in Deercreek to John Gordon and Elisabeth (Smith) Wilson. He married Mary Dillard on August 11, 1957 in Wichita Falls and was a member of the Joy Baptist Church. Mr. Wilson was a retired farmer and rancher. He was a past member of the Midway School Board and an honorary member of the Midway FFA.

Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; J.G. Wilson and Elbert Wilson, two sisters; Hestalene Buroughs and Doris Burger.

Survivors include wife Mary Wilson of Joy; two sons, Steve Wilson and wife Virginia of Joy, and Randy Wilson and wife Wendy of Dean; three granddaughters, April Myers and husband Brock, Dannielle Moore and husband Seth and Brittany Wilson; two grandsons Brett Wilson and Brody Wilson; two great-grandchildren, Emerie Moore and Hunter Myers; one brother, Graham Wilson and wife Bobbie of Henrietta; one nephew Ricky Buroughs of Kamay.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls, Texas PO Box 4804, Wichita Falls, Texas 76308 or charity of choice.

Thomas Calvin Butler

Thomas Calvin Butler, 99, of Wichita Falls, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012.

The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 11, at Christ United Presbyterian Church with Chaplain Bob Brown, officiating.  Interment will follow at Crestview Memorial Park under the direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home of Wichita Falls.

A son of the late Dolphus Blanton and Anna Marguerite (Tammen) Butler, he was born March 8, 1913.  On August 17, 1940, he married Modena Lee Tarter in Walters, Okla. She preceded him in death in 2006.  He was a charter member of Christ United Presbyterian Church where he helped build the foundation of the church, as well as served as an Elder and Deacon. He was a jack-of-all trades, having worked as a farmer, a cowboy, construction, and grounds