Ruben Hernandez, 1950-2024

Ruben F. Hernandez Sr., 73, of Munday, passed away peacefully on Jan. 19, 2024. A graveside service was held at the Rochester Cemetery, Deacon Mike Hernandez officiated under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Rochester.

Ruby Marie Burns, 1935-2024

Ruby Marie Burns, resident of Goree, passed away peacefully on Jan. 7, 2024, at 8:10 in the Haskell Healthcare Nursing Center. Ruby was born on Jan. 12, 1935 to Verna and Neva Merrifield in Sayre, OK. She married Tuffy Burns and together they had eight children. They raised two boys and five girls.

Patsy Ruth Orr, 1934-2024

Patsy Ruth Orr, age 89, crossed into heaven on Jan. 6,2024, after an abbreviated stay at Brazos Valley Nursing Facility. Graveside services were held Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at the Knox City Cemetery with Reverend Marq Brockett officiating under the direction of the Smith Family Funeral Home.

Debra Graf, 1965-2024

Debra Graf, 58 of Vernon, passed away on Monday, Jan. 8,2024, in Vernon. A mass will be held Monday, Jan. 15,2024, at 10 a.m. at Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church with Father Phil Petta officiating. Debra was born April 10, 1965, in Seymour.

Jerry Lynn Walker, 1941-2023

Jerry Lynn Walker died peacefully in his home in Weinert, on Dec. 18, 2023. At 82, he is returning home to the loving embrace of his Lord in Heaven. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, at the First Baptist Church in Weinert.

Nancy Duncan, 1947-2023

NANCY DUNCAN Nancy C. Duncan, 76, a longtime resident of Knox City, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. A graveside service was held Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, at the Knox City Cemetery with Rev. Marq Brockett officiating, under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes.

Clifford Hacker, 1941-2023

OBITUARIES Born in Wichita Falls Oct. 15, 1941 Entered God’s loving embrace Nov. 25, 2023. Clifford Wayne Hacker, age 82, passed from this life surrounded by family on Nov. 25, 2023.

Lloyd DonWelch, 1940-2023

LLOYD DON WELCH Lloyd Don Welch, 83 of Vernon, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 in Wichita Falls. Services were held Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 at the Seymour Church of Christ with Royce Miller officiating.

David Randall Reeves, 1949- 2023

David Randall (Randy) Reeves peacefully left the bounds of Earth and entered the presence of his Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, Oct. 6. He was 73. Randy was born on Nov. 8, 1949, in Knox City.

Barbara Kilgore, 1944- 2023

Barbara Ann Kilgore was born in Knox City, Sept, 7, 1944, to parents Willard and Ozelle Kilgore and she left this world on June 11, 2023. She grew up and attended High School in Benjamin, where her father owned a gas station, and her mother was a homemaker.