Area Obituaries
Finnice Turnbow
On Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, our beloved mother and constant foundation of her children’s faith Finnice Imogene Walker Turnbow went into the glorious Light of our Heavenly Father and began Praising and Rejoicing as she beheld sight of the Lamb, the King of Kings and Lord or Lords, Jesus Christ who she focused her entire…
Read MoreLinda Underwood
On Dec. 21, 2020, Linda Kay Reed Underwood departed this world, ending a battle of 25 years with Parkinson’s Disease. Linda was born June 18, 1947 to Claud E. and Gladys Reed in Knox City. In 1965 she married C.H. Underwood and they were involved in Public School Education, farming and ranching for 55 years.…
Read MoreJosephine Lewis
Josephine “Josie” Lewis, 76, a lifelong resident of Knox County, passed away, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020. A funeral service was Dec. 18, 2020 at the Foursquare Church, Knox City with Rev. Gary Schnable officiating. Burial followed the service at Knox City Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes. Josie was born Dec. 21,…
Read MoreMaria Ortega
Maria Luisa Ortega, 82, of Munday, passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Maria was born Aug. 25, 1938 to Tiburcio and Florencia Canas in Los Indios. She and Jose Trinidad Ortega, Sr. were married Aug. 5, 1955. Maria was a homemaker and mother to nine children. She loved bingo and going to the casino. Gardening…
Read MoreEston Parker New
Eston Parker New, 84, passed away Nov. 2, 2020. He was born March 1, 1936 in Cushing, OK to Eston and Corrine New. Parker graduated from Munday High School in 1954. While in high school he was chosen class president. Parker married Janice Johnson on June 5, 1955. Together they raised four beautiful children. He…
Read MoreJimmy Joe Reddell
Jimmy Joe Reddell was born Nov. 24, 1943 to Lewis Aquilla and Lizzie (Call) Reddell on the family farm in Weinert. Jimmy went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Dec. 12, 2020 at 8:15 a.m. He spoke of the very moment and would say, “Don’t worry about me, when I leave…
Read MoreNorma Lee Collier
Norma Lee Collier “The Queen”, 87, of Munday, passed away Monday, Nov. 30, 2020. She was born Nov. 18, 1933 in Dekalb, to Audie and Leola Easter. She was the baby sister of eight. Norma Lee always said she wanted to have a lot of children and so she did. She would say for someone…
Read MoreWilliam Jerry Guinn
William Jerry Guinn, 84, of Knox City, passed away on Nov. 20, 2020. A graveside service was held Nov. 23, 2020 at Knox City Cemetery with Don Hawkins officiating. Services were under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes. Jerry was born to Louis C. Guinn and Bessie (Shaw) on June 18, 1936 at home…
Read MoreTiffen Ray Mayfield
Lifetime resident of Weinert, Tiffen Ray Mayfield lost his seven year battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He passed from this life at his home on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the age of 81. He was born in Weinert to Clyde Mayfield and Otie Bell Guess Mayfield on Nov. 18, 1939. He married Erlinda Alexander in…
Read MoreSarah Phillips
Sarah LaCresha (Floyd) Phillips, 80, passed away Nov. 17, 2020. She was born June 15, 1940 to Herman and Annie Floyd. LaCresha was baptized as a young adult and was a member of the Munday Church of Christ which she considered her Church home. LaCresha’s main job and the most rewarding, was farming with her…
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