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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.

Cleon Eugene Elkins

Cleon Eugene Elkins

Oct 2, 2025

Cleon Elkins, age 84, of Electra, Texas passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Hospice of Wichita Falls.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 6, 2025, in Electra Memorial Park with Terry Hickman, Pastor of Bible Baptist Church of Electra officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Electra.

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Lena D. "Dee" Overbay

Lena D. "Dee" Overbay

Sep 26, 2025

Lena D. Overbay, 84 year old resident of Boise City, Oklahoma, passed away on September 26, 2025.

A memorial service was held at 1:00 p.m. October 7, 2025 in Oklahoma.  Burial was held November 1, 2025 in the Archer City Cemetery.

Lena, one of nine children, was born in Oklahoma and was raised in Archer...

Richard "Rick" Neil Tompkins

Richard "Rick" Neil Tompkins

Sep 22, 2025

Richard "Rick" Neil Tompkins, age 66, of Electra, Texas, passed away Monday September 22, 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving children in an Arlington, Texas hospital.

A celebration of Rick's life will be held beginning at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Crazy Horse Saloon in Electra. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Aulds...

Debra Teafatiller Gunter Fulfer

Debra Teafatiller Gunter Fulfer

Sep 16, 2025

Debra Teafatiller Gunter Fulfer, age 70, of Paducah, Texas, formerly of Holliday, Texas, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, in Childress, Texas.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, September 26, 2025 in the Holliday Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Archer City.

The family will receive friends...

Samuel "Sam" G. Moore

Samuel "Sam" G. Moore

Sep 13, 2025

Samuel (Sam) G. Moore, 71, just shy of 72, passed from this world on September 13, 2025, at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas, with his wife by his side after a bout with several illnesses and an injury.

Honoring Sam's wishes, there will be no services held. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home...

Bonnie L. Cooper

Bonnie L. Cooper

Sep 13, 2025

Retired Chief Master Sergeant, Bonnie L. Cooper, age 84, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home Saturday, September 13, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Aulds Funeral Home of Electra, with Greg Campbell, Minister of Lackland Terrace Church of Christ in San Antonio, officiating.  Interment with...

Randall I. Raschke

Randall I. Raschke

Sep 3, 2025

Randall I. Raschke, age 69, of Iowa Park, Texas, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 3, 2025, in Vernon, Texas.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Electra Memorial Park.  A come and go celebration of life will be held after the graveside service from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Punkin...

Ernest Alphonse "Ernie" Hoff

Ernest Alphonse "Ernie" Hoff

Aug 30, 2025

Ernest Alphonse "Ernie" Hoff, age 89, of Windthorst, Texas, passed away Saturday night, August 30, 2025, in Hospice of Wichita Falls surrounded by his loving family.

A rosary and vigil service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 5, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Windthorst. Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend...

Arthur H. Litteken

Arthur H. Litteken

Aug 26, 2025

Arthur H. Litteken, age 90, of Windthorst, Texas passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday morning, August 26, 2025.

Vigil service and rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Windthorst.  Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church...

Pat Martin, Jr.

Pat Martin, Jr.

Aug 25, 2025

Pat Martin, Jr., also known as "Pop", age 94, of Archer City, Texas passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, in Hospice of Wichita Falls.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Archer City Church of Christ with Pastor Dan Reddick officiating.  Interment will follow in the Archer City Cemetery under the...

Jerry Don "Birdie" Fitts

Jerry Don "Birdie" Fitts

Aug 19, 2025

Jerry Don "Birdie" Fitts, age 80, of Electra, Texas, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in Electra Memorial Hospital.

Honoring Birdie's wishes, there will be no formal services held.  Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Electra.

Birdie was born January 24, 1945 in rural Wichita County, outside of Electra, to...

Nolan Wayne Abshier

Nolan Wayne Abshier

Aug 17, 2025

On Sunday, August 17, 2025, the sweetest dad, grandfather, great-grandfather and husband left this world to meet his Savior who he loved and served faithfully till his death.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 25, 2025, at the First Baptist Church with Roger Deerinwater officiating.  Interment will follow in the Archer City Cemetery under...

James Lynn Chambers

James Lynn Chambers

Aug 16, 2025

James Lynn Chambers, age 76, of Scotland, Texas passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, in a Fort Worth hospital.

Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Scotland, Texas with Rev. Bhaskara Nanduri of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wichita Falls officiating.  Interment will follow in St. Boniface...

Victoria "Vickie" Ann Veitenheimer Barrett

Victoria "Vickie" Ann Veitenheimer Barrett

Aug 2, 2025

Vickie Veitenheimer Barrett, age 71, of Sherman, Texas formerly of Windthorst, Texas passed away August 2, 2025 in Beaumont, Texas.

A small memorial will be held in Whitesboro.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Kourtyard Event Center, 18813 US Hwy. 281 Windthorst, Texas 76389.

Vickie...

Laverne Wilhoit Luig

Laverne Wilhoit Luig

Jul 31, 2025

Laverne Luig, age 95, of Archer City, Texas passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Hospice of Wichita Falls.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 4, 2025, at the Archer City Church of Christ with Pastor Dan Reddick officiating.  Interment will follow in the Archer City Cemetery under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home....

Harry Eugene Mcalister, Sr.

Harry Eugene Mcalister, Sr.

Jul 27, 2025

Harry Eugene McAlister, Sr. (AKA – Dad, Paw Paw Mac and Gramps) age 81, lifelong resident of Electra, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Punkin Center.

A come and go memorial visitation for family and friends will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July...

Harper Abigale Johnston

Harper Abigale Johnston

Jul 24, 2025

Harper Abigale Johnston, age 7, of McKinney, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, surrounded by love.

Born on February 15, 2018, in Temple, Texas, Harper was the cherished daughter of Haley and Dillon Johnston and the beloved big sister to Baker and Asher.

Diagnosed prenatally with Trisomy 18, Harper was given little time...

Bernice Hoegger

Bernice Hoegger

Jul 8, 2025

Bernice Hoegger, age 94, of Scotland, Texas passed away Tuesday night, July 8, 2025, in Hospice of Wichita Falls surrounded by her family.

A vigil service and rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 2025, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Scotland. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 14, 2025, at...

Victor Manuel Ruiz

Victor Manuel Ruiz

Jul 8, 2025

Victor Manuel Ruiz, age 68, of Electra, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Hospice of Wichita Falls.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Electra with Rev. Sam Ferix and Deacon Davy Tolentino, officiating. Interment will follow in...

Barbara Rosalind Trujillo Bowden

Barbara Rosalind Trujillo Bowden

Jul 7, 2025

In the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, Barbara Rosalind Trujillo Bowden of Electra, Texas, beloved and treasured matriarch of her family, peacefully passed away at the age of 92.

Barbara was born October 3, 1932 in Apache Creek, New Mexico, to Manuel and Margaret Piño Trujillo. She grew up in Magdalena, New Mexico, and attended...

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