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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.

Lajune Givens Lewis

Lajune Givens Lewis

Nov 12, 2020

A piece of Electra History was lost this week as former Electra Mayor, LaJune Lewis, died at Electra Memorial Hospital Thursday, November 12, suffering from complications of COVID-19 and Pneumonia.  She was a longtime supporter of her family, church, and hometown.  She helped pave the way for women in our community by pushing through barriers where women were commonly...

Mark William Bottlinger

Mark William Bottlinger

Nov 11, 2020

Mark William Bottlinger, age 65, of Archer City, Texas passed away November 11, 2020, in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2020, at the First Baptist Church with  Mikey Pesqueda, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating.  Interment will follow in the Archer City Cemetery under the direction of Aulds...

Leonard G. Schenk

Leonard G. Schenk

Nov 11, 2020

Leonard G. Schenk, age 94, of Scotland, Texas passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, in Wichita Falls.

Rosary and vigil service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 13, 2020, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Scotland immediately followed by the Mass with Rev. Michael Moloney, Pastor of  St. Mary's and St. Boniface Catholic Church, officiating. ...

John Michael "Mike" Carroll

John Michael "Mike" Carroll

Nov 10, 2020

John Michael "Mike" Carroll, age 75, of Electra, Texas passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 10, 2020 in Electra Health Care.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2020, in Electra Memorial Park with Rev. Bob Lee, pastor of First United Methodist Church of Electra , officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Aulds...

Sharon Sue Fish Dupont

Sharon Sue Fish Dupont

Nov 10, 2020

Sharon S. DuPont, 73, of Archer City, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 10, 2020.

The family will have a private ceremony in remembrance of this precious woman.

Sharon was born on December 25, 1946 in Childress, Texas to the late Milton & Sue Fish. Sharon grew up in Wichita...

Edith Mcdonald Busche

Edith Mcdonald Busche

Nov 10, 2020

Edith Busche of Wichita Falls passed away Tuesday November 10th.

Graveside services will be Friday November 20th at 2:00 p.m. in the Archer City Cemetery under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home.

She leaves behind two daughters; five grand children; and seven great-grandchildren.

Bob Able

Bob Able

Nov 4, 2020

Bob Able, age 88, of Electra, Texas passed away November 4, 2020, in Lockney, Texas.

Services will be held at 10:00  a.m. Friday, November 6, 2020, at the First Assembly of God with Tom Medley, Pastor of  University Methodist Church of Wichita Falls, officiating. Interment will follow in Electra Memorial Park under the direction of Aulds Funeral...

Robert Dale "Apache" Barrett

Robert Dale "Apache" Barrett

Nov 4, 2020

Robert Dale Barrett "Apache", age 64, of Sadler and Windthorst, Texas passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 doing what he loved most, cowboying.

An Irish Wake will be held Saturday, November 7, 2020, 4pm-10pm at the Kourtyard Event Center in Windthorst, TX.

Dale was born August 6, 1956 in Sherman, Texas to the late Carroll...

James Edward "J.E." Metcalf

James Edward "J.E." Metcalf

Oct 30, 2020

J.E. Metcalf, age 94, of Wichita Falls, formerly of Archer City, Texas, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020, in a Wichita Falls hospital.

A Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 7, 2021, in the Archer City Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Archer City.

J.E. was...

Billy Dow Begeman

Billy Dow Begeman

Oct 24, 2020

Billy Dow Begeman, age  91, of Electra, Texas passed away October 24, 2020 at his residence..

Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Bob Lee, Pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating.  Interment will follow in Electra Memorial Park under the direction of Aulds Funeral...

Regena Proffitt Morris

Regena Proffitt Morris

Oct 22, 2020

Regena Proffitt Morris of Wichita Falls passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 in Hospice of Wichita Falls.

A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2020, at the Grace Community Church with Lonny Hawkins, Pastor of Antelope Methodist Church, officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Archer City.

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Scotty Lavan Knox

Scotty Lavan Knox

Oct 17, 2020

Scotty LaVan Knox, affectionately known as Dodo to his grandchildren, was born March 19, 1935, in Archer City, Texas, to Pauline Hoggins Knox and Hal Knox. On October 17, 2020, at his home in San Angelo, Texas, he left behind a well-worn body for that big oilfield in the sky.

Scotty was a modest man with a...

Bill Wolf

Bill Wolf

Oct 15, 2020

Bill Wolf, age 60, of Windthorst, Texas passed away Thursday, October 15th, 2020, on his family farm doing what he loved most, working his land.

The combined vigil service and rosary will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, October 20th, 2020, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Windthorst, Texas followed by Mass celebrated by Rev. Michael Moloney....

Janet Vieth Moer

Janet Vieth Moer

Oct 12, 2020

Janet Josephine Vieth Moer, age 87, of Windthorst, Texas passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2020.

Vigil service and rosary will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2020,at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Windthorst followed by Mass being celebrated  with Rev. Michael Moloney, Pastor of  St. Mary's and St. Boniface Catholic Church, officiating.  Interment...

Norma June Hicks Begeman

Norma June Hicks Begeman

Oct 12, 2020

Norma June Hicks Begeman age 90, of Electra, Texas passed away Monday, October 12, 2020, at her residence.

Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2020, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Bob Lee, Pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating.  Interment will follow in Electra Memorial Park under the direction of...

Michael "Sean" Carroll

Michael "Sean" Carroll

Oct 10, 2020

Michael Sean Carroll, or Sean as he was known to many, passed away on October 10th, 2020 in Wichita Falls.

A Celebration of Sean's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Aulds Funeral Home of Electra on October 14th, 2020, with Rev. Bob Lee, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Electra, officiating. Cremation arrangements...

Reverend Darwin Stroud

Reverend Darwin Stroud

Oct 7, 2020

Reverend Darwin Stroud, age 82, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Electra, Texas, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at his residence.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2020, at the First Assembly of God of Electra. Interment will follow in the New Electra Cemetery under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of...

Willie Willeford

Willie Willeford

Oct 5, 2020

Willie Willeford, age 81, of Wichita Falls, formerly of Archer City, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020. in Wichita Falls.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at the First Baptist Church of Archer City with Mikey Pesqueda, Pastor of the First Baptist Church and Roger Deerinwater of Archer City officiating.  Interment will...

Nina Jeanette Sears Peysen

Nina Jeanette Sears Peysen

Sep 29, 2020

Nina was born November 2, 1933, in Vernon, Texas, to Roscoe Marion Leffingwell and Thelma Louise (Givens) Leffingwell. She married Frankie Joe Sears on August 31, 1950. Together they had 3 children. Nina and Frank owned Frank Sears Construction Co. Raising the children they so loved and running their own company was their dream.  Frank passed away May 14,...

Mary Joan Burns Morbitzer

Mary Joan Burns Morbitzer

Sep 28, 2020

Mary Joan Burns Morbitzer, age 89, of Scotland, Texas passed away Monday, September 28, 2020, in Arlington, Texas.

A family visitation will be held from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2020, at Aulds Funeral Home of Archer City.

A Vigil service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2020, at St....

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