Area Obituaries

James Edward “Jim” Smith, Sr., a devoted husband, loving father, and distinguished public servant, passed away peacefully at his home in Vernon, Texas. He was 73. Funeral services was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home with Rev. George Records and Rev. Darrell…

Joel Seale, 69 of Vernon, Texas, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Joel was born Sunday, April 17, 1955, in Vernon, Texas. He was the son of the late H.D. Seale and the late Peggy Chancellor Seale. He married Stephanie Bentley on Aug. 26, 1975, in Vernon, Texas. He was…

Yvonna Lea Brown, 65 of Harrold, Texas passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Decatur, Texas. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 18, 2025, at First Baptist Church with Dr. Derrell Monday and Dr. Don Howe o􀵶 ciating. Burial will follow at Wilbarger Memorial Park under the direction of Sullivan Funeral…

Eric Scott Howard, 53 of Vernon, Texas passed away on Wed., April 16, 2025, in Vernon, Texas. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 25, 2025, at 10:00 am at Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Donovan Wilkinson o􀵶 ciating. Burial will follow at Crowell Cemetery under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Eric was…

Joyce Virginia Chapman entered the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ on Feb. 12, 2025, in Vernon, Texas. She was born in the Watts family home in Vernon, Texas, to Roy and Myrtle Watts on July 13, 1929. Joyce and Troy Alton Chapman, Sr. were married on Feb. 28, 1947. They enjoyed 53 years together…

Rose Marilyn Howard, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the Vernon, Texas community, passed away peacefully on Jan. 21st, 2025, in Lubbock TX. Born on July 18, 1932, in Lamesa, Texas, to Dalton Ezekiel Fuller and Glynn Zola Fuller, Marilyn lived a life filled with love, service, and dedication to her family. After…

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…