Area Obituaries

Dr. Robert H Borchardt, Jr., 79 of Vernon, Texas passed away on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, in Vernon, Texas. A memorial service was held Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at 11 a.m., at First Methodist Church with Rev. Anthony Inman officiating under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Robert was born Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1944, in…

The world and North Central Texas lost Carol Ann Bunch Norris on Aug. 15, 2024. Carol was surrounded by the love and care of family, friends, and hospice angels who helped facilitate a peaceful transition at her private home on the family farm. A family celebration of life is scheduled for a later date. Born…

Lyndall Lee Hall, 64 of Vernon, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in Vernon, Texas. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at 10 a.m., at Eastside Baptist Church located at 2100 Sand Road, Vernon, Texas, with Rev. Curtis Rutledge and Mr. Joe Dale Wilson o􀵶 ciating. Lyndall was born Friday,…

After many years of struggle with diabetes as well as kidney and liver disease, our beloved mother and friend to many, Jo Wynn (Ekern) Coats, was embraced by eternal love and peace on July 3, 2024 surrounded by her family and dedicated Hospice nurses at her home in Euless, Texas. Jo Wynn is survived by…

Joe William Coufal, 81 of Thalia, Texas passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Vernon, Texas. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Crowell, Texas with Mr. Mike Klappenbach o􀵶 ciating. Burial followed at Thalia Cemetery under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Joe was…

Keith McCormick, 85, of Waco and Snyder, Texas passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at his home with his wife and three children alongside. A graveside service will take place at a future date at Hillside Memorial Gardens cemetery in Snyder. Keith will be remembered for his humorous personality, his example of generosity, and…

Luther Wesley “Critter” Chism, 80 of Decatur, Texas passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, in Dalhart, Texas. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 12, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Phillip Weitner officiating. Burial will follow at Wilbarger Memorial Park under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Wesley…

Bettie was born Dec. 4, 1935 in Vernon, Texas and deceased on March 31, 2024. She lived in Vernon all her life. She graduated from Vernon High School in 1954, Ranger Jr. College in 1956 and Midwestern State in 1969. She taught at Northside for 27 years and then substituted in Vernon schools for 10…