Sandra Bateman, 1945–2026

Body Sandra Kay Massingill Bateman entered peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Feb. 20, 2026, at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas, with her sister Rhonda by her side, gently holding her hand.SandrawasbornonSept.16, 1945, in Quanah, Texas, to J. E.

Charles Durham, Sr.

Body  1938–2026Charles Durham, Sr. passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. A graveside service was held Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at the Littlefield Memorial Park Cemetery in Littlefield, Texas, under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Knox City, Texas.

Emiliano Nevarez

Body 1943-2026Emiliano Reyna Nevarez, 82, passed away Feb. 15, 2026, in Vernon, Texas.Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at Santa Rosa Catholic Church in Knox City. Burial followed at Knox City Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes.

David Paul Tomlinson

Body  1947–2026David Paul Tomlinson, 78, of Huntsville, Ala., passed away peacefully Feb. 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.David was born in 1947 in Haskell, Texas, the son of Austin O. Tomlinson, Sr., and Mary Ruth Jacobs Kuhler.

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

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

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 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

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

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.