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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.

James Milton "Runt" Henderson

James Milton "Runt" Henderson

May 7, 2016

James Milton "Runt" Henderson, age 94, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the First Baptist Church of Electra with Joe Ainsworth officiating. Interment with Masonic Rites will follow in the Electra Memorial Park under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Electra. The family...

Carolyn Clanton Blackwood

Carolyn Clanton Blackwood

Apr 30, 2016

Carolyn Clanton Blackwood, age 81, of Iowa Park, Texas passed away Saturday morning, April 30, 2016 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Electra. Carolyn was born October 31, 1934 in Marked Tree, Arkansas to the late Vaughn Wesley Clanton and Carmen Ivey Barnett...

Jack E. Hollis

Jack E. Hollis

Apr 23, 2016

Jack E. Hollis, age 83, of Electra, Texas passed away Saturday morning, April 23, 2016 at his residence. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Monday, April 25, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church of Electra with Rev. Bob Lee, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the Electra Memorial Park. The family will be receiving guests from 6:00 pm...

Mary Jo Tharrington

Mary Jo Tharrington

Apr 23, 2016

Mary Jo Tharrington, age 74, of Archer City passed away on April 23, 2016 in Vista Living of Archer. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements were under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Archer City. Mary was born June 13, 1941 in Parker County, Texas to the late Robert Calvin Tharrington and Ada M. Rhodes Tharrington. Mary...

Willie Robert Chavis

Willie Robert Chavis

Apr 20, 2016

Willie Robert Chavis went out to his final ballgame on April 20, 2016, and said to Saint Peter, "Put me in Coach! I'm ready to play!" Willie was born in Wichita Falls to the late Cecil and Ruby Abila Chavis on June 30, 1942. Willie loved ballgames of all kinds but particularly loved to play softball and baseball which he...

Jeff Conrady

Jeff Conrady

Apr 14, 2016

Jeff Conrady, age 54, of Windthorst, Texas passed away Thursday evening, April 14, 2016, in Archer City. A vigil service and rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2016, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Windthorst. Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2016, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Moloney, O.F.S....

Tony W. Marsh

Tony W. Marsh

Apr 14, 2016

Tony W. Marsh, age 60, of Burkburnett, Texas, formerly of Electra, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2016, at the First Baptist Church of Electra with Pastor Joe Ainsworth officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Electra. Tony was born December...

Pauline Schreiber

Pauline Schreiber

Apr 12, 2016

Pauline Schreiber, age 79, of Scotland, Texas passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016, in Wichita Falls. A vigil service and rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Scotland with Deacon Don Brown officiating. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday April 15, 2016, at St. Boniface Catholic Church with...

Jackie Stephenson

Jackie Stephenson

Apr 10, 2016

Jackie Stephenson Celebration of life services for Jackie Stephenson, 93, of Lubbock will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016 graveside at Resthaven Memorial Park with John Donnerberg, Nazarene Minister officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Archer City. Jackie joined the love of her life to whom she was married almost 70 years,...

Anthony J. "Tony" Lucido

Anthony J. "Tony" Lucido

Apr 8, 2016

Anthony "Tony" J. Lucido, age 85, of northern Archer County, Texas, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 in Wichita Falls. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2016, at Colonial Church with Jim Botts and Martin Beck officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Archer City. Tony was born August 13, 1930...

Leah Suzette Shipp Key

Leah Suzette Shipp Key

Apr 8, 2016

Leah Suzette Shipp Key, age 58, of Lubbock, Texas passed away April 8, 2016, surrounded by her family laughing and telling stories of a lifetime full of love, jokes, and adventures. Memorial services will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday April 16, 2016, at the Elks Lodge located at 3409 Milwaukee Ave, Lubbock with her cousin, Kevin Shipp, Pastor of Avondale...

Mary Belle Horn Roach

Mary Belle Horn Roach

Apr 7, 2016

Mary Belle Horn Roach, age 95, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Electra, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 in Houston. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2016, in the Electra Memorial Park with her nephew, David Jenkins of Arlington, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Electra. Mary was the fourth...

B Bo Burkett

B Bo Burkett

Mar 31, 2016

B Bo Burkett, age 89, lifelong resident of Archer City, Texas, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 31, 2016, in Hamilton Hospital in Olney. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Aulds Funeral Home in Archer City with Ho Ho Petit of Seymour officiating. Interment will follow in the Archer City Cemetery under the direction of...

M. Kay Whisnand

M. Kay Whisnand

Mar 24, 2016

M. Kay Whisnand, age 68, life long resident of Electra, Texas passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 at her residence. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2016 at Aulds Funeral Home of Electra with her son, Christopher Whisnand officiating. Interment will follow in the Electra Memorial Park under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Electra....

Harold Lee Scheller

Harold Lee Scheller

Mar 23, 2016

Harold Lee Scheller, age 76, of Archer City, Texas passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016, in Wichita Falls. A celebration of life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Gay Hendrixson's home located at 901 South Ash in Archer City. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Archer City. Harold was born...

Kenneth "Karo" Culwell

Kenneth "Karo" Culwell

Mar 23, 2016

Kenneth "Karo" Culwell, age 84, of Archer City, Texas passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016, in Vista Living of Archer in Archer City. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016, at the First Baptist Church of Archer City with Roger Deerinwater of Archer City officiating. Interment will follow in the Archer City Cemetery under the direction...

David Deen

David Deen

Mar 14, 2016

David Deen, age 75, of Archer City, Texas passed away Monday evening, March 14, 2016, at his residence surrounded by his family. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Aulds Funeral Home in Archer City with Larry Suttle, Minister of Tenth and Broad Church of Christ in Wichita Falls, officiating. Interment will follow in the Archer City Cemetery...

James Charles "Junior" Norris

James Charles "Junior" Norris

Mar 9, 2016

James Charles "Junior" Norris, age 90, of Holliday, Texas gracefully passed into the arms of our Lord Wednesday night March 9, 2016 at his residence. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Aulds Funeral Home of Archer City with Chad Stubblefield officiating. Interment will follow in the Archer City Cemetery under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home...

Johnnie Lee Stephenson Jacobs

Johnnie Lee Stephenson Jacobs

Mar 5, 2016

Johnnie Lee Stephenson Jacobs, 98, passed away Saturday, March 5, in Archer City, Texas. Interment will be Monday, March 7, at 2:00 p.m. at the Deleon City Cemetery in Deleon, Texas under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home. A Service of Celebration will be Tuesday, March 8, at 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Archer City, Texas....

Fred Edge, Jr.

Fred Edge, Jr.

Feb 29, 2016

Fred Edge, Jr., age 53, of Scotland, passed away February 29, 2016 at his residence. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016, in the Archer City Cemetery with Dale Murphy of Archer City officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Archer City. Fred was born February 21, 1963 in Lovington, New...

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