Robert Lee Moore, 1951-2023

Robert Lee “Bob” Moore, 72, of Rhineland, passed away peacefully on Sept. 13, 2023. He was born on Aug. 6, 1951 in Knox City, to Alpha M “Slick” and Bertha (Kuehler) Moore. Bob lived all of his life in Rhineland. He enjoyed the simple things in life and he never met a stranger.

Ethel Birkenfeld, 1924-2023

On Sept. 7, 2023, Ethel E Birkenfeld, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, slipped her earthly bonds and passed into her eternal home after a brief illness. She was 99 years old, but when asked, she would tell you she was 94.

Eloise Ray, 1934 - 2023

Eloise (Susie) “Mimi” Ray, 89, a longtime resident of Knox City, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. A graveside service was held Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Midway Cemetery in Hodges, with Greg Clonts officiating, under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes.

E.G. "Mutt" Ivie, 1927 - 2023

E.G. “Mutt” Ivie, 96, a longtime resident of Knox City, passed away Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023. A funeral service was held Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, at the O’Brien Baptist Church in O’Brien. Burial followed the service at Johnson Memorial Cemetery in Munday.

David Counts, 1936-2023

THE HONORABLE DAVID COUNTS The Honorable David Counts, a former state representative, Grand Master of the Masons of Texas, and a Brigadier General (Brevet) in the Texas Army National Guard, died at his home in Midland Friday, August 18, 2023.

Al Schumacher, 1938 - 2023

AL SCHUMACHER HEREFORD—Alois “Al” Schumacher,84,ofHereford, passed away on Saturday, Aug 12, 2023, in Hereford.

Marie Jackson, 1931 - 2023

Herchainsaregone,she’s been set free. Marie Evelyn Brown “ReRe” Jackson walked through Heaven’s gates in the early morning hoursofAugust3rd,justafew days after her 92nd birthday. On Saturday, August 5th, a funeral service was held at the Aurora Baptist Church Chapel, officiated by Bro.

Candido Benjamin Uribe

Candido Benjamin Uribe, 72, of Benjamin, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, in a motor vehicle accident. A funeral service was held Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at the Benjamin Community Center with Fred Stice and Pastor Elias Garcia officiating. Burial followed the service at the Moorhouse Ranch.

Philomae Roberson

Eva Philomae Feemster Roberson, 95, passed away July 9, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Benjamin Baptist Church. A long-time family friend Pastor Riley Carver will be conducting the service. Linda Griffith, another friend, will be the pianist.

Sister Andrea Loran

Sister Andrea Loran, age 96, a member of St. Scholastica Monastery, died July 13, 2023, at Chapel Ridge Health & Rehab in Fort Smith, AR. Sister Andrea was born Aug. 26, 1926, in Rhineland, to Liberatus and Bertha Strubel Loran, and she was named Helen.