Obituaries

Larry Wayne Staggs,

Larry Wayne Staggs,

Larry Wayne Staggs

Body  1943-2026Larry Wayne Staggs, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Feb. 7, 2026, at Hendrick Medical Center South in Abilene, Texas. A celebration of life service was held at the First Baptist Church in Knox City, Texas, on Feb. 14, 2026.
Ethel Ivie, 1949-2026

Ethel Ivie, 1949-2026

Ethel Ivie, 1949-2026

Body Ethel “Missy” Ivie of Knox City, Texas, passed away Jan. 21, 2026, in Abilene, Texas, at the age of 76. She was born Nov. 18, 1949, in West Columbia, Texas.
Karen Kaye Carnahan, 1963-2026

Karen Kaye Carnahan, 1963-2026

Karen Kaye Carnahan, 1963-2026

Body Karen Kaye Carnahan, 62 of Seymour, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Wichita Falls.No services will be held at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Archer Funeral Home.
Johnny Lynn

Johnny Lynn

Johnny Lynn Hendrix, 1948-2025

Body Johnny Lynn Hendrix, 77, of Gilliand, Texas, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, in Knox County Hospital. A memorial service was held January 3, 2025, at the Benjamin Ex-Student Building. Officiated by Riley Caver, under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes.
Sara Offutt Eggleston Wagner 1943-2025

Sara Offutt Eggleston Wagner 1943-2025

Sara Offutt Eggleston Wagner 1943-2025

Body Sara Offutt Eggleston Wagner was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on August 29, 2025, at the age of 82 years. Sara was born March 31, 1943, to Lonnie Denver Offutt and Sara Smith Offutt of Munday, Texas.
Flint Richardson, 1959–2025

Flint Richardson, 1959–2025

Flint Richardson, 1959–2025

Body FLINT RICHARDSONFlint Arthur Richardson, 66, passed away July 7, 2025. A celebration of life was held on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Services were under the direction of Smith Funeral Homes, Knox City.Flint was born June 26, 1959, in Knox City, Texas, to Lois and Tommy Richardson.
Frankie Jo Tanner Baker, 1934–2025

Frankie Jo Tanner Baker, 1934–2025

Frankie Jo Tanner Baker, 1934–2025

Body FRANKIE JO TANNER BAKERFrankie Jo Tanner Baker, born on June 16, 1934, to Marvin and Sally Tanner, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, in Snyder, Texas, where she resided at Goodlife Retirement and Memory Care.
Auta Marion, 1934–2025

Auta Marion, 1934–2025

Auta Marion, 1934–2025

Body AUTA MARIONAuta Marion (née Parker) 90, born October 5, 1934, in Erath, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, in Knox City.Auta’s life was rooted deeply in her faith, family, and the simple joys of home.
ZORA B. WOODS

ZORA B. WOODS

Zora B. Woods, 1944–2025

Body Zora Belle Blair Woods passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2025, at the age of 80. Zora was born December 1, 1944, and spent the last 20 years of her life in Pittsburg, Texas, where she was cherished as a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend.
Ava Deann Lamb, 1956–2025

Ava Deann Lamb, 1956–2025

Ava Deann Lamb, 1956–2025

Body Ava Deann Lamb, age 68, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025. A graveside service was held at the Benjamin Cemetery Friday, June 18, 2025, with Rev. Joe Walton officiating under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Knox City, Texas.