Services for Sharon Kay Kester-Fair, 82, were held at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at the First Baptist Church in Abernathy, Texas with Rev. Damon Pearce officiating. A graveside service followed at 3 p.m. at Bell Cemetery in Odell, Texas officiated by Jerry Dunson. Visitation was held at Abell Funeral Home on Wednesday,…
Jessie Otis Johnson, 76, of Thalia passed away on Nov. 14, 2022 in Burkburnett, Tx. A memorial was held on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Crowell, Tx. Otis was born Sept. 30, 1946 in Mt. Vernon, Tx. He was the son of Jimmie D. and Rose Johnson and raised by…
Patricia Lou Green, 77, of Norman, Okla., passed away Nov. 13, 2022 in her home. Services will be held at the Western Hills Church of Christ in Lawton, Okla. on Nov. 21, 2022 at 11 a.m. Please sign the online guestbook at www.primrosefuneralservice. com
Royce Lee Green, 67, of Norman, Okla. passed away Nov. 9, 2022 at the Norman Regional Healthplex. Services will be held at the Western Hills Church of Christ in Lawton, Okla. on Nov. 21, 2022 at 11 a.m. Please sign the online guestbook at www.primrosefuneralservice. com
Jesse Otis Johnson, 76, passed away Monday, Nov. 14. A memorial gathering will be Saturday, Nov. 19 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Crowell
The Vernon Lions completed the 2022 football season, tying for second place in District 3-3A Division I was a 3-2 district record, and a 6-4 overall record. A number of Lions received postseason accolades with 11 players receiving 1st team All-District status, six named 2nd team All-District, and seven players receiving Honorable Mention. Vernon had…
It is a little-known fact that Wilbarger County, for as small a population as we have, is home to quite a few authors. They cover nearly the whole spectrum of writing genres from fiction to self-help and everything in-between. From 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 3, the Carnegie City – County Library at 2810…
The Vernon City Commission met last Tuesday evening. Following a short executive session, a short executive session, the Commissioners returned to regular session and named City of Vernon Public Works Director Darell Kenyon as the interim city manager to assume the position from departing City Manager Marty Mangum. Darell is a 1981 Quanah High School…
The volleyball season has come to a close and several Vernon Lady Lions have earned post season accolades. Co-Newcomer of the Year: Key’Maria McBride 2nd Team All District: Mari Johnson Honorable Mention: Cirstin Ivy, Kenadi Brown, Ashlee Villarreal, Morgan Drennan, Logan Gonzales, Nakayla Whatley. Academic All District: Amya Chavira, Cirstin Ivy, Mari Johnson,Mijah Johnson, Marli…
All district for team tennis has been released and several Vernon players received spots on the all district team. “I’m very proud of their hard work and how well they did,” Coach Carrie Castleberry said. The tennis team won the district title with an undefeated run. It was the tennis team’s 35th straight district title.…