Pauline Broday Stowe
Pauline Broday Stowe, 74 of Vernon, Texas died on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, in Vernon, Texas.Funeral services will be Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 at 4 p.m. at Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel. There will be a private burial at Stowe Family Cemetery.Pauline was born Friday, April 20, 1945 in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was the daughter…
Read MoreClinton Daniel Anderson
Clinton Daniel Anderson, 77 of Vernon, Texas, died on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Abilene, Texas. Services will be Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel with Michelle McKiddy officiating. Interment will be held at Wilbarger Memorial Park under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan.…
Read MoreElaine Zipperle
Elaine Zipperle, 73, of Harrold, Texas, died on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 at Young Cemetery in Gene Autry, Okla., under direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Officiating will be the Rev. Steve n Brummett, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church. Visitation…
Read MoreVernon Lions Club plays Santa Claus for special children
The Vernon Lions Club played Santa Claus on Friday as they donated six specially-designed bicycles to area children with special needs. “This is a special day,” Lion Club member Mike Moore said. “We have five special young boys and girls with us.” Moore said the Vernon Lions Club had partnered with the local community and…
Read MoreCounty Judge optimistic for 2020
Wilbarger County Judge Greg Tyra said that 2019 was a good year for Wilbarger County and he is optimistic for 2020. “I think it’s going to be a good year for Wilbarger County. As always, there are challenges we will have to face, but there are no pressing issues that we have not dealt with.…
Read MoreVernon Ministerial Alliance reorganizes
The Wilbarger County Ministerial Alliance (WCMA) has spent the last year reestablishing the organization, and redefining its purpose. This process included, rewriting the bylaws, which primarily focused the alliance in two general areas. The foremost purpose of the WCMA, is to consistently bring the good news of Jesus Christ, to the county. The secondary, but…
Read MoreLisa Kay Oliver
Lisa Kay Oliver, 54 of Vernon, Texas died on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, in Wichita Falls, Texas.Graveside services were held Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 at 3 p.m. at Gilliland Cemetery under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home.Lisa was born Sunday, Jan. 3, 1965 in Vernon, Texas. She was the daughter of Kay Williams Ledbetter and…
Read MoreMaria Torrez
Maria Torrez, 90 of Vernon, Texas died on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Vernon, Texas. Services will be Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ric Rosalez officiating. Interment will be held at Wilbarger Memorial Park under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday, Jan.…
Read MoreAugustine Lozano, Jr.
Augustine Lozano, Jr., 84, of Vernon, passed away Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 in Wichita Falls. A funeral service was held at 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 at Womack Manard Funeral Home Chapel in Crowell. Interment followed at Crowell Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4909 Johnson Road, Wichita…
Read MoreCrowded field in primary election
A crowded field has filed for county offices in Wilbarger County on the Republican ticket. A candidate forum is planned for Thursday, January 23 at 7 p.m. at the Wilbarger County Auditorium. Two offices drew three candidates each. The Tax Assessor-Collector position will be contested between Tisha Taylor, Angie Boyd and current office holder Sherrie…
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