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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.

Dale Peden

Dale Peden

Jan 19, 2024

Dale "Da Ba" Peden, age 100 and 8 months, passed away Friday morning, January 19, 2024, in Hospice of Wichita Falls.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at the First Baptist Church of Archer City with Roger Deerinwater officiating.  Interment will follow in the Joy Cemetery in Joy, Texas under the direction...

The Rev. Dr. George Stennis Watson

The Rev. Dr. George Stennis Watson

Jan 13, 2024

The Rev. Dr. George Stennis Watson, age 70, of Richardson, Texas, formerly of Tupelo, Mississippi, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, in McKinney, Texas.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany located  at 421 Custer Road, Richardson, Texas, with The Rev. Canon Dr. David Petrash...

Finace "Cliffie" Clifford Henderson

Finace "Cliffie" Clifford Henderson

Jan 3, 2024

Finace Clifford "Cliffie" Henderson, Jr., age 67, lifelong resident of Electra, Texas, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, in a Wichita Falls hospital.

A Memorial Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2024, in New Electra Cemetery with Ryan Vanderland, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Electra, officiating.  A Celebration of Cliffie's life...

Hazel Lee Fitts Morgan

Hazel Lee Fitts Morgan

Dec 24, 2023

Hazel Lee Fitts Morgan, age 99, of Electra, Texas, passed away Sunday morning, December 24, 2023, at her residence.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 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....

Matthew "Matt" Lynn Jackson

Matthew "Matt" Lynn Jackson

Dec 18, 2023

Matthew Lynn "Matt" Jackson, age 62, of Scotland, Texas passed away December 18, 2023 in Grapevine, Texas after a courageous battle against cancer.

Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2024, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Scotland Texas with Reverend Michael Moloney, OFS, Pastor of St. Mary's and St. Boniface Catholic Church,...

Amy Jean Wilde

Amy Jean Wilde

Dec 17, 2023

Amy Wilde, age 53, daughter of James and Suzanne Lindemann Wilde, was called to the Lord on December 17, 2023.

Visitation will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Windthorst followed by rosary. Mass will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend Michael Moloney, OFS, Pastor of St. Mary's...

Dorothy Caroline "Carol" Cook

Dorothy Caroline "Carol" Cook

Dec 3, 2023

In loving memory of an extraordinary woman, Dorothy Caroline "Carol" Cook, of the Spring Creek Community, peacefully gained her wings and reunited with her husband Jack, at the age of 84 on December 3, 2023, while surrounded by her loved ones.

A Celebration of Dorothy's life will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 1:00 P.M....

Ernest "Ernie" George Prescher

Ernest "Ernie" George Prescher

Nov 21, 2023

Ernie Prescher, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.

Vigil service and rosary will be Friday, December 1, 2023, at 6:00 pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Windthorst. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St Mary's Catholic Church in Windthorst, Texas with Reverend Michael Moloney, OFS, Pastor...

Donnie Cox

Donnie Cox

Nov 20, 2023

Donnie Cox, age 65, of Abilene, Texas, formerly of Archer City, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, in Abilene.

Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Aulds Funeral Home Chapel in Archer City with Jon Curry, Pastor of Grace Community Church, officiating.  Interment will follow in Archer City Cemetery under the direction...

Bennie Glenn Mccann

Bennie Glenn Mccann

Nov 19, 2023

Bennie McCann, age 78, of Windthorst, Texas passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at his residence.

Services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, November 24, 2023, at Aulds Funeral Home Chapel of Archer City with Jon Curry, Pastor of Grace Community Church, officiating.  Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Windthorst under the direction of...

Phillip "Phil" Lee Curry

Phillip "Phil" Lee Curry

Nov 16, 2023

Phillip Lee Curry, age 69, of Gainesville, Texas, formerly of Electra, Texas, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, at his residence.

Vigil service and rosary will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 19, 2023, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Electra.  Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 20, 2023, at St. Paul Catholic...

Mike Linn Cooper

Mike Linn Cooper

Nov 12, 2023

Mike Linn Cooper, age 61, of Electra, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2023, in New Electra Cemetery, with Peggy Cooper and Cody Vickers of Electra officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday,...

Rita Jean Moer Luig

Rita Jean Moer Luig

Nov 8, 2023

Rita Jean Moer Luig, age 68, of Holliday, Texas passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at her Archer County residence.

Vigil service and rosary will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Aulds Funeral Home in Archer City. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 13, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church...

Joe John Corrao

Joe John Corrao

Oct 29, 2023

Joe John Corrao, age 71, of Wichita Falls, formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, in Wichita Falls.

Memorial services will be held at a later date in St. Adalbert Catholic Cemetery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Cremation arrangements were under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Archer City.

Joe was born January...

Gladys Scheffe Wolf

Gladys Scheffe Wolf

Oct 26, 2023

Gladys Scheffe Wolf, age 91, of Windthorst, Texas passed away peacefully Thursday, October 26, 2023, in Wichita Falls.

Vigil Service and rosary will be held at 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 3, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Windthorst.  Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 4, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Reverend...

James "Rusty" Anthony Pollock

James "Rusty" Anthony Pollock

Oct 23, 2023

James Anthony (Rusty) Pollock

My Father passed October 23, 2023 in Wichita Falls, Texas.

His memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 27, 2023 at Aulds Funeral Home of Archer City with Roger Deerinwater of Archer City and John Welter, Pastor of Jefferson Street Baptist Church in Wichita Falls, officiating.  Cremation arrangements...

John Preston Wright

John Preston Wright

Oct 22, 2023

When the extended Wright family gathered each Easter, they sang the old hymn "When the Roll is Called Up Yonder I'll be There". John is now "Up Yonder" to answer when his name is called. He died on October 22, 2023 in Austin Texas. He was born on April 16, 1929 on a farm near Jean in Young County,...

Mary Louise Decker Veitenheimer

Mary Louise Decker Veitenheimer

Oct 22, 2023

Mary Lou Veitenheimer, age 93, of Bedford, Texas, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 in Bedford.

Rosary and vigil service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, October 27, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Windthorst with Reverend Michael Moloney, OFS, Pastor of St. Mary's and St. Boniface Catholic Church, officiating.  Mass will be celebrated at...

Kaybree Ann Coleman

Kaybree Ann Coleman

Oct 20, 2023

Our sweet, beautiful, Kaybree Ann Coleman, 18, of Windthorst, Texas, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at the Archer City High School Gym with J.J. Mayo, Pastor of Palo Pinto Cowboy Church, officiating.  Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Windthorst under the direction...

Dr. James Louis Poirot

Dr. James Louis Poirot

Oct 17, 2023

Dr. James Louis Poirot, age 79, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Vigil service and rosary will be held at 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, October 19, 2023, at DeBerry Funeral Home in Denton.  Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 20, 2023, at St. Mary's...

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