Area Obituaries
Melba Ruth (White) McMichael
Melba Ruth (White) McMichael of Madera, California, passed away June 10, 2021 at the age of 98. She was born in Vernon, Texas on Feb. 20, 1923. In 1944, Melba moved to So. California and worked for Lockheed as a draftsman. She met and married her husband of 49 years, Robert McMichael.Melba is survived by…
Read MoreLouise Townson
Louise Townson passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 in Vernon, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Western Trail Cowboy Church. Burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery under direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. at Sullivan Funeral Home.
Read MoreBill R. Goins
Bill R. Goins, 84 died on Friday, June 4, 2021, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Services will be Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church with Dr. Derrell Monday officiating. Interment will be at Wilbarger Memorial Park under direction of Sullivan Funeral Home.
Read MoreLee Eugene Wilkinson,
Lee Eugene Wilkinson, 94, passed on June 4, 2021 in Vernon, TX.Born May 2, 1927 in Floydada, Texas the fi rst child of Harl Leon Wilkinson and Roma Esther Swain Wilkinson He attended school in Floydada until his family moved in his senior year to Vernon, Texas. He graduated from Vernon High School. He served…
Read MoreMargaret Breland Gilmore
Margaret Breland Gilmore, age 91, passed away on May 27, 2021. A funeral service was held at Kingwood First Baptist Church, Kingwood, Texas, on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 3 p.m., with visitation beforehand at 2 p.m. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Waco, on June 4 at 2 p.m.Margaret Gilmore was born in Mart, Texas,…
Read MoreJanet Obenhaus
Janet Obenhaus, 83 of Vernon, Texas passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, in Vernon. Services were held Tuesday June 1, 2021 at 2 pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Rev. Paul Neuberger officiating. Interment will be held at Wilbarger Memorial Park under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home.
Read MoreTanna Gail (McClung) Brock
Tanna Gail (McClung) Brock passed away at the age of 77. The service was Friday, May 28, at the Heart of Steamboat United Methodist Church. Tanna was born July 15, 1943 in Sweetwater, Texas to Thomas Odis (T. O.) and Edna Brock McClung. Following her father’s coaching career, Tanna attended Hawkins Elementary School, in Vernon,…
Read MoreRobert Michael (Mike) Hardison
Robert Michael (Mike) Hardison, 76, Vernon, Texas died Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Services will be Thursday, May 27, 2021, 2 pm at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Toby Castleberry officiating. Interment will be at Eastview Cemetery under direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 26, 2021, 6 to…
Read MoreEleanor Rose Scott
Eleanor Rose Scott, 82 of Vernon, Texas, died on Monday, May 17, 2021, in Vernon, Texas. Graveside service will be Friday, May 21, 2021 at 1 pm at Eastview Cemetery under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Offi ciating will be Rev. Dan Roten. Survivors are fi ve sons, one daughter, 9 grandchildren and 20…
Read MoreW. Leroy Estes
On May 17, 2021 our family said goodbye to W. Leroy Estes, a man who lived for his family and community and was always delighted to help anybody and everybody. Leroy was born in Miami, Oklahoma, the second son of Mabel and Andrew Estes. He attended Oklahoma State University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in…
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