David Counts, 1936-2023

Body 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

Body AL SCHUMACHER HEREFORD—Alois “Al” Schumacher,84,ofHereford, passed away on Saturday, Aug 12, 2023, in Hereford. Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Celebrant Tony Neuschofficiating.

Marie Jackson, 1931 - 2023

Body 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.

Candido Benjamin Uribe

Body 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.

Philomae Roberson

Body 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.

Sister Andrea Loran

Body 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.

Harry Steen

Body Harry Edward Steen, Jr, age 63, passed away on June 19, 2023, at the Haskell Memorial Hospital, after a brief battle with cancer. Harry was born Sept. 4, 1959, in Albuquerque, NM, to Mary Lou and Harry Steen Sr. Harry attended Eastwood High School.

Jo Nell Cornett

Body Jo Nell Cornett, age 97 of Knox City passed away on June 13, 2023. She was a long-time resident of Knox County and farmed with her husband Clifford Holly Cornett in Knox, and Haskell Counties continuously since 1946. Jo Nell was born in Knox City on March 8, 1926, to Roy B.

Sarah Sharp

Body Sarah Frances Reed Sharp was born in Knox City on Feb. 10, 1933 to John Luther and Mary Catherine Stanford Reed. She stepped into her heavenly home on Monday, June 5, 2023. A Celebration of Sarah’s Life will be held at 11 a.m.

Charles Griffith

Body Charles Lloyd Griffith died May 23, 2023 aged 82 in Wichita Falls surrounded by his wife and children.