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Recent obituaries in Archer County, Clay County, Wichita County, and the surrounding in the state of Texas

The obituaries in the Archer County, Clay County, Wichita County, and the surrounding in the state of Texas that reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Archer County, Clay County, Wichita County, and the surrounding in the state of Texas history and identity.

John Wayne Loyd

John Wayne Loyd

Nov 12, 2026

John Wayne Loyd, age 72, of Wichita Falls, Texas passed away Thursday, November 12, 2026, at his residence.

The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 16, 2026, at Aulds Funeral Home located at 307 South Center, Archer City, Texas 76351.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 16, 2026, in the Archer City Cemetery with Kerry...

Keith Skelton

Keith Skelton

Nov 9, 2026

Keith Skelton, age 84, of Electra, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in his home, Monday evening, November 9, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 13, 2026, at the First United Methodist Church of Electra with John Paul Welch, Pastor of Rock Crossing Church in Grayback, officiating. Interment will follow in Electra Memorial...

Donna Leta Williams

Donna Leta Williams

Nov 7, 2026

Donna L. Williams, age 97, of Archer City, Texas passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Wichita Falls.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 9, 2026, with Curtis Knobloch officiating in the Archer City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Archer City.

Donna was born May 25, 1929 to the late John Franklin...

Connor Eduardo McKelroy

Connor Eduardo McKelroy

Nov 6, 2026

Connor Eduardo McKelroy, age 28, of Holliday, Texas passed away Friday evening, November 6, 2026, at his residence.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Archer City. No services are planned.

Connor was born August 6, 1998 in Kodiak, Kodiak Island, Alaska to Jeffery McKelroy and Mary Carmona.

He graduated from Burkburnett High School.

He and Savannah Thompson were married...

Jerry Horn

Jerry Horn

Nov 6, 2026

Jerry Horn, age 77, life-long resident of Windthorst, Texas passed away on November 6, 2026, in Wichita Falls.

Vigil service and rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Windthorst. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 13, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Reverend Michael Moloney,...

Sylvia Ree "Syb" Knox

Sylvia Ree "Syb" Knox

Nov 5, 2026

Sylvia Ree “Syb” Knox, age 72, of Archer City, Texas passed away Thursday morning, November 5, 2026 at her residence.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Archer City.

Syb was born April 17, 1954 in Archer City to the late Hally Paul Knox and the late Grace Laverne Dunn Knox. She graduated from Archer City High School...

Jim Patterson

Jim Patterson

Nov 2, 2026

Jim Patterson, age 71, of Punkin Center, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Monday afternoon, November 2, 2026, at his residence.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Pavilion in Electra Memorial Park with Jesse Quintero, Chaplain for Concho Hearts Hospice of Wichita Falls, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Aulds...

Benjamin Ernest "Benny" Burks

Benjamin Ernest "Benny" Burks

Oct 28, 2026

Benjamin Ernest “Benny” Burks, age 85, of Archer City, Texas passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at his residence.

A Private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Archer City.

Benny was born July 20, 1941 in Henrietta, Texas to the late Dalton Leonard Burks and Eda Fay...

Paul Randolph Watkins

Paul Randolph Watkins

Oct 16, 2026

Paul Randolph Watkins, age 71, of Wichita Falls, Texas, passed away Friday evening, October 16, 2026, in Hospice of Wichita Falls.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Journey Baptist Church in Wichita Falls with Tommy Bragg, Pastor of Journey Baptist Church, and Finis Beauchamp, officiating. Interment will follow in the Archer City Cemetery under...

Dorothy Faye Mason Shelnutt

Dorothy Faye Mason Shelnutt

Oct 9, 2026

Dorothy Faye Mason Shelnutt, age 84, of Punkin Center, Texas, passed away Friday night, October 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family in Hospice of Wichita Falls.

In honoring Dorothy’s wishes, the family held a private gathering in her memory. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Electra.

Dorothy was born September 1, 1942, in Wichita Falls, Texas,...

Annie Louise Kemp Madden

Annie Louise Kemp Madden

Oct 8, 2026

Annie Louise Kemp Madden, age 49, of Electra, Texas, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 8, 2026, at her residence.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Windmill Event Center in Electra. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Electra.

Annie was born September 7, 1977, in Tarrant County, Texas to the late Bobby Gene Kemp and...

Teresa Marie Rodgers

Teresa Marie Rodgers

Oct 7, 2026

Teresa Marie Rodgers, age 59, of Electra, Texas, passed away Wednesday evening, October 7, 2026, in Hospice of Wichita Falls.

A celebration of Teresa’s life will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Electra.

Teresa was born August 21, 1967, in Wichita Falls, Texas to the late Floyd Douglas Rodgers and Dorothy...

Frank Reed, Jr.

Frank Reed, Jr.

Oct 4, 2026

Frank Reed, Jr., age 77, of Lawton, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday morning, October 4, 2026, in Burkburnett, Texas.

A public viewing will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2026, at Aulds Funeral Home of Electra. Cremation will follow under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Electra.

Frank was born July 23, 1949, in Vernon, Texas to...

Helen Lucille Hoggins

Helen Lucille Hoggins

Oct 4, 2026

Helen Lucille Hoggins joined her husband, family, and friends in heaven on October 4, 2026.

Visitation will be Wednesday, October 7, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Aulds Funeral Home in Archer City Texas. Graveside services will be in Archer City Cemetery Thursday, Oct 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of...

Owen Gene Roberts

Owen Gene Roberts

Oct 3, 2026

Owen Gene Roberts, age 91, of Vernon, Texas, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Electra Healthcare Center.

No services will be held at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Electra.

Owen was born February 17, 1935, in Dickson, Arkansas, to the late William Henry Roberts and Gladys Etta Scribner Roberts.

He attended school in Oregon.

Owen...

Shari Lou Antones

Shari Lou Antones

Oct 3, 2026

Sharion Lou “Shari” Craddock Antones, age 61, of Graham, Texas, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026, in a Wichita Falls Hospital with her loving daughter by her side.

No services will be held at this time. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Archer City.

Shari was born October 27, 1964, in the Nocona Hospital in Nocona, Texas...

Jan Morgan

Jan Morgan

Oct 1, 2026

Jan Morgan, age 90, of Holliday, Texas, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family in Hospice of Wichita Falls.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Mankins Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Terry Grace, Pastor of Mankins Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow...

Donald Joseph "Donnie" Frerich

Donald Joseph "Donnie" Frerich

Sep 27, 2026

Donald Joseph “Donnie” Frerich, age 77, of Windthorst, Texas, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, September 27, 2026, in a Wichita Falls hospital.

Vigil service and rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Windthorst. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 1, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev....

Gerald Henry Berend

Gerald Henry Berend

Sep 24, 2026

Gerald Henry Berend, age 74, of Windthorst, Texas passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026, in Wichita Falls.

Vigil service and rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, September 27, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Windthorst. Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 28, 2026, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Lim officiating. Arrangements are...

Tami Caye Prickett

Tami Caye Prickett

Sep 21, 2026

Tami Caye Prickett, age 65, of Electra, Texas, passed away peacefully Monday, September 21, 2026, at Hospice of Wichita Falls surrounded by her family.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2026 at the First United Methodist Church in Electra, Texas, with Bob Lee, Pastor of First United Methodist Church, and Roger Sanford, Pastor of...

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