Veronica was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa May 13th, Mother’s Day in 1933 to her loving parents Meredith Russell Deffibaugh and Veronica Francis Oakleaf, known all their lives as “Doc and Toots”. Ann passed away peacefully April 8, 2026 with her family close by in Midland, Texas. A life filled with love for dogs, children,…
Linda Sue Burrus, 85 of Vernon, Texas passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m., Monday, April 6, 2026, at Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Mike Klappenbach officiating. Linda was born Sunday, May 19, 1940. She was the daughter of the late George H.…
Robert Donnell “Bob” Burrus, 86 of Vernon, Texas passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, April 6, 2026, at Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Mike Klappenbach officiating. Bob was born Sunday, Oct. 29, 1939. He was the son of the late…
The Board of Trustees of Wilbarger General Hospital (WGH) announced April 9 the appointment of Dr. Burke Kline as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 24. Dr. Kline, a Nebraska native, is an experienced healthcare executive with a particular commitment to rural healthcare. He has a proven history of enhancing quality patient outcomes and…
The Town Hall Forum announced by Representative James Frank will not be including State Senator Charles Perry. Sen. Perry’s attendance was canceled because of a conflict in his schedule. The Forum will take place with Rep. Frank at 4 p.m. Monday, April 20 at Vernon City Council Chambers, 1725 Wilbarger Street. Representative Frank looks forward…
The Vernon Police Department and Wilbarger Humane Society confirmed April 8 in a social media post the first rabies case of the year in the area. It was reported a skunk within the Vernon city limits tested positive for the virus, prompting this public health alert. Rabies is a deadly disease, with a 100% fatality…
Jimmie F. Collier, 88 of Vernon, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Vernon, Texas. Funeral services was held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 30, 2026 at Wilbarger Street Church of Christ with Mr. Todd Deaver o൶ ciating. Burial followed at Wilbarger Memorial Park under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home. Jimmie was…
During the March meeting of the City of Vernon Commission, commissioners approved the purchase of a new septic pumping truck for the wastewater treatment plant as part of the 2025-2026 city budget. The decision was made after extensive discussions about the current state of the existing truck and the options available for replacement. …
Virginia Nell Kieschnick, 90 of Vernon, Texas passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Vernon, Texas. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Burial followed at Wilbarger Memorial Park.
Lois Elaine Pearson passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Vernon, Texas. Services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the First Baptist Church. Burial followed at Eastview Cemetery.