Clara Ruth Jones Brown
On Aug. 26, 2020, Clara Ruth Jones Brown went home to our Heavenly Father. She was deeply loved by her family, friends, and the community. Clara was born on June 18, 1932 in Dumas, Texas to Edgar James Jones and Bernice Snell Jones.She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Bernice; her husband…
Read MorePhyllis Kay Rose,
Phyllis Kay Rose, 64, loving mother, grandmother and wife passed away on August 14, 2020 in Germantown, Tenn.Phyllis had a long career in Sales and Management starting at RJ Reynolds. She was a graduate of Texas Tech. She was a Lutheran. She was devoted to her family and was a strong, brave woman who also…
Read MoreDelbert Garland Petitt
Delbert Garland Petitt, 98 of Vernon, Texas, died on Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Vernon, Texas. Graveside service will be Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Eastview Cemetery under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Delbert was born Thursday, March 9, 1922 in Vernon, Texas. He was the son of the late Walter…
Read MoreSandra Sue Wall
Sandra Sue Wall, 60, passed away Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 in Electra, Texas. Memorial services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 at New Hope United Pentecostal Church in Electra, Texas. Arrangements are entrusted to Dutton Funeral Home in Iowa Park, Texas. Sandra was born Oct. 15, 1959 in Fort Worth, Texas to Joseph…
Read MoreJimmy Salazar
Jimmy Salazar, 47 of Vernon, Texas, died on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Services will be Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Templo Centro Evangelistico Church, 1329 Texas Street. Officiating will be Rev. Daniel Ochoa. Interment will be at Wilbarger Memorial Park under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Visitation…
Read MoreB&G Club offering free school supplies
As students prepare to return to school on Monday, Aug. 17, the Boys & Girls Club is helping with the effort by providing free school supplies for all students in Vernon ISD & Northside ISD. Salvation Army is providing supplies to Harrold ISD. “We are providing supplies to all students from Pre-K – 12th grade,”…
Read MoreVISD back-to-school questions answered
Vernon ISD Superintendent Jeff Byrd answered several questions related to the districts return to classes, slated for next Monday on August 17. Byrd said Vernon ISD will have blended instruction, offering face to face instruction that is in a traditional setting on campus. “We will also offer remote instruction. We will also offer flex instruction…
Read MoreWGH board meeting set Saturday
Wilbarger General Hospital board of directors will meet at 9 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, in room 423 of the Vernon College Applied Arts Building. The meeting will also be available via conference call due to COVID-19 precautions. Call in number is 888-204-5987, access code: 4151396. The agenda will include consent items, approval on transferring…
Read MoreVISD meet the teacher events planned
The campuses of Vernon ISD have scheduled Meet the Teacher opportunities this week, as school starts back next week. A special school board meeting is also planned for Wednesday. The district has staff available at each campus location this week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to assist with registering students. A parent must be…
Read MoreWGH strategic planning meeting on Friday
A Wilbarger County Hospital district strategic planning meeting will be held by the board of directors of Wilbarger General Hospital at 7 a.m., Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Room 423 of the Vernon College Applied arts Building. The meeting will also be available via conference call due to COVID-19 precautions. Call in number is…
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