Area Obituaries

Robert “Bob” Edward Rushing, 85 of Wichita Falls, Texas passed away on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., at Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls, Texas. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Wichita Falls under the direction of…

It is with deep sadness that the family of Billy Don “Bill” Henry announces his passing. Although sudden, Bill passed peacefully and was surrounded by his family on Jan. 4, 2025. Bill was born in Vernon, TX on Feb. 12, 1947 to Robert and Hazel Henry. Billy Don— as he was known by dear friends—…

Mary Ann Heard passed from this life to her eternal reward on Jan. 20, 2025. She was born Oct. 10, 1934, in Vernon, Texas to Plenny D. and Elgie Chaney who instilled in her a lifelong desire to serve Jesus and others. She attended Vernon schools and graduated from Vernon High School in 1953. While…

Richard Weddle, age 84, of Electra, Texas, passed away Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his family in Hospice of Wichita Falls. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 16, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Electra with Ryan Vanderland, Pastor of First Baptist Church, and Joe Ainsworth of Electra, o􀵶…

Dan Richardson, Jr., age 61, passed away on Wednesday Nov. 20, 2024, in Denton, Texas. Funeral services were held at 12 noon on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at First Methodist Church, with Rev. Norris Thomas and Rev. Willie King officiating. Burial followed at Wilbarger Memorial Park under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Dan was…

Funeral service for , age 85, of Lubbock, was held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at Lamesa Church of Christ with Ben Lauderdale officiating. Interment followed to Gail Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Branon Funeral Home. Visitation was held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 at Branon…

July 7, 1951 – November 24, 2024 Phil Bartlett had life-long friends from every place he lived, as evidenced by these last weeks of his life. He had that rare gift of gab and was always the funniest person in the room. Everyone loved spending time with him. Phil grew up in Vernon,Texas in the…

Mary Isabel Sheridan Groth, 74 of Vernon, Texas passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Mike Sheridan officiating. Mary was born Thursday, Oct. 26, 1950, in Sweetwater, Texas. She was the daughter of…

Michael Lee Vaughn, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 after a lengthy illness in Arlington, Texas. Mike was born Aug. 9, 1958 in Vernon, Texas to parents, David Leroy Vaughn and Annie Vaughn. He had lived in Vernon all his life until a few months ago. He attended Vernon Schools. He was…