Ray Strickland,
Ray Strickland, 83 of Vernon, Texas died on Thursday, June 18, 2020, in Vernon, Texas.Funeral services were held Monday, June 22, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Toby Castleberry officiating. Interment was held at Wilbarger Memorial Park under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home.Jimmy was born Friday, Sept. 4, 1936 in…
Read MoreGeneva Blanks
Geneva Blanks of Vernon, Texas was born on Jan. 6, 1926 in Maysville, Okla. to Joe Woodard and Myrtle (Damron) Woodard. She passed from this life on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in Vernon, Texas at the age of 94 years.Geneva grew up in Maysville where she lived until she moved to Texas. She married Joe…
Read MoreLea Guzman
Lea Guzman, 59 of Texarkana, Ark. passed away June 14, 2020. She was born Oct. 29, 1960 to Floyd and Patricia Podrovitz Belcher in Quanah, Texas.Mrs. Jannett was a homemaker, a member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church, and a volunteer of the Catholic Outreach Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and…
Read MoreCleo Mitchell Bradford
Cleo Mitchell Bradford, 85, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 in Wichita Falls. A graveside service is planned for 10 a.m., Friday, June 26 at Quanah Memorial Park cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Lajuan Bradford of Quanah; son, Ricky Bradford of Choctaw, Okla.; daughters, Dorenda Sparkman of Quanah, and LaCinda Bradford of Lawton, Okla.; sister,…
Read MoreVISD trustees wrestle with uncertainty for Fall
Daniel Walker Vernon Record Uncertainty over the how the next school year will unfold dominated discussion at the regular June meeting of the Vernon Independent School District board of Trustees, held Monday, June 15. Superintendent Jeff Byrd said they were working on balancing increased costs, uncertain finances with concerns about a second wave of coronavirus…
Read MoreAbbott expects return to school
Gov. Greg Abbott, on Tuesday, said he anticipates an announcement this week or next on the upcoming school year. “It is my expectation to see students return to schools in a classroom setting — able to interact with teachers as well as able to interact with other students.” He hopes students will also have the…
Read MoreFrancille Aderholt
Francille Aderholt, 79 of Harrold, Texas died on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Graveside service was Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 3 p.m. at Eastview Cemetery under direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Officiating was Dr. Derrell Monday. Francille is survived by her son, Ken Aderholt of Harrold, daughter, Christi Brooks Graham of…
Read MoreMattie McClintock Ivy
Mattie McClintock Ivy passed away on May 31, 2020 from heart complications, surrounded by her 3 daughters. She was 87 years young, a loving wife, wonderful mother, sister, grandmother, and one of a kind friend. Mattie was born to Ray and Zelma McClintock on March 18, 1933 in Chillicothe Texas, a town her heart never…
Read MoreMary Louise Killebrew
Mary Louise Killebrew, age 99 years and 363 days, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at her home in Vernon. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 18, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church. Pastor Rusty Dickerson will officiate. Interment will be in Eastview Memorial Park under the direction of Sullivan…
Read MoreGov. Abbott updates on coronavirus and hospital beds
By Nicole Cobler Texas Pool Reporter (Austin American-Statesman) Gov. Greg Abbott entered a room outside of the State Operations Center at 1:13 p.m. Tuesday. He was joined by Dr. John Zerwas, a physician from Richmond who is on a team working to expand hospital capacity and procure needed medical supplies. “We are here today to…
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