Christmas Parade on Saturday
The annual Christmas on the Western Trail Parade will begin at 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, and will follow the traditional rodeo parade route. Lighted floats, classic cars, bands, novelty entries and others will make up the parade, and prizes will be awarded in the various categories. Entries must be at the intersection of Maiden…
Read MoreMary Jo Rahn Womack
Mary Jo Rahn Womack passed away November 21, 2021 in Brownwood, Texas. Mary Jo was born December 5, 1950 in Vernon, Texas to Guy E. Rahn, Sr and Wanda Alene (Jordy) Rahn. Funeral services were November 27, 2021 with interment in the Goldthwaite Cemetery.
Read MoreBobby Gene Arnold
Bobby Gene Arnold, 93, of Vernon, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021 in Vernon, Texas. Graveside services were held Monday Nov. 29, 2021 at 3 p.m. at the Eastview Cemetery with Rev. Gary Chapman officiating under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Visitation was held Monday at Sullivan Funeral Home.
Read MoreAlene “Nannie” Duffie
Alene “Nannie” Duffie, 89 of Vernon, Texas, died on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Vernon, Texas. Services will be Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Rev. Toby Castleberry and Dr. Darrell Monday officiating. Interment will be held at Wilbarger Memorial Park under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home.
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Jon Michael Townson was born October 3, 1975 in Vernon, Texas. Jon resided in Vernon at the time of his death and had been employed as a service technician at Wal-Mart.Services will be Friday, December 3, 2021 at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Offi ciating will…
Read MoreJay Leman Wall
Jay Leman Wall, 61, of Wichita Falls, Tx., passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 in Wichita Falls, Tx. Visitation was held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. with a Memorial Service following at 2 p.m., Monday, November 15, 2021 at Hampton Vaughan Crestview Funeral Home Chapel.Mr. Wall was born February 23, 1960 in Crowell, Texas…
Read MoreCarol Spears
Word has been received of the death of Carol Spears, 85, Port Charlotte, Florida. Carol passed away peacefully with her son by her side after a long illness on Friday, Nov. 19 at her home in Port Charlotte. Carol was born on April 5, 1936 in Vernon, Texas, to Weldon Bryan and Cyrena (Smith) Owens.…
Read MoreDon Welch,
Don Welch, 79, of Crowell, passed away Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 in Fort Worth. A funeral service was planned for 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 23, at the First Baptist Church in Crowell. Rev. Terry Tamplen and Dr. John Chapman offi ciated. Interment followed at Crowell Cemetery under direction of Smith Funeral Home.
Read MoreStar Tree registration begins
Registration for this year’s Vernon Jaycee Star Tree will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 21, at the Boys $ Girls Club (west entrance.) This will be the only day to register. A legal guardian must register the children, ages 12 and under. Guardian must provide proof of income such…
Read MoreWanza Ercelle Smith Howell
Wanza Ercelle Smith Howell, 92 of Vernon, Texas died on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Vernon, Texas.Services will be Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Terry Tamplin. Interment will be held at Eastview Cemetery under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home.Wanza was born Friday, Feb.…
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