James Burley “Mack” McAlister passed away March 13, 2018 at his home in Graham. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
McAlister was born May 7, 1943 in Hastings, Mich., and worked for several years at Graham Iron and Salvage as a crane operator.
Survivors include his wife, Patti Casteel McAlister of Graham; son, Jason McAlister; daughter, Amy Jo King and Jason Godwin; sisters, Laberta Hart, Sandy Fletcher, Lou Ann Travis, Debbie Afton and Cindy Soloman; and grandson, Benjamin Ross King.

Freddy was born Aug. 1, 1955 in Snyder, to Mary Jo and the late Calvin Leon Davis.
After 62 years as a son, brother, friend, father and PePaw, he passed peacefully at home in Possum Kingdom Lake, surrounded by his loved ones. Freddy went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 14, 2018, after a battle with cancer.
He is survived by his fiancee, Jo Lynn Miller of Possum Kingdom Lake; mother, Mary Jo Davis of Longview, daughters, Beckie Ellis (Stephen) of San Leon, and Racheal Paschall (Aaron) of Marshall; son, Nathan Davis (Angel) of Humble; eight grandchildren, Ava and Adalynn Ellis, Weston and Landon Paschall, and Grayson, Airalynn, Everly, and Briella Davis; sister, Debbie Penick (Don) of Dallas, brother, Jimmy Davis (Vickie) of McAllen; and his nieces, nephew and great nieces.
Other survivors include his family-in-love, Jo Ann Morris, Maxie Britt, Brad, Jessica, Bradlee, and Brady Brinkman, all of Iowa Park, and Joseph Cockrum of Euless.
Freddy went to high school in McAllen, where he was active in sports, and he attended Kilgore College. He was employed by Targa Resources, and was recently recognized for 35 years of service with the company.
Freddy will be remembered for his love of the outdoors, hunting, fishing and golf, and for his fun-loving antics.
Those who knew him often considered hime to be a big bear: sometimes a teddy bear, always a care bear, and occasionally even a grizzly bear. But his big bear hugs are what we will all miss until he gives us one in Heaven.
Memorial celebrations will be held on March 23, at 1 p.m. at the McWhorter Funeral Home Chapel in Gilmer, and on March 25, at 2 p.m. at Rock Creek Camp at Possum Kingdom Lake.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the charity of your choice.

Peggy June Henley, 89, operator of a family-owned oil company and a retired public school teacher, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 in Fort Worth.
A graveside service will be held Friday, March 23, at 10 a.m. in Pioneer Cemetery in Graham. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.
Henley was born Sept. 21, 1928 in Graham, to the late Alton B. Henley and Mildred Millwee Henley. She grew up in Graham where she graduated in 1945. After completing bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Business Education, she taught high school for 24 years. She was a member of the West Texas Oil and Gas Association, First Methodist Church of Fort Worth and Texas Retired Teachers.
Survivors include her daughter, Connie Maddox of Houston, and a grandson, David Henley of Galveston.   
Memorials may be made to the Henley-Herron Scholarship Fund at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth.
 Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home.

Cariel Eugene Hardin Jr., 76, passed away March 20, 2018 in Newcastle. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday at McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home. Family visitation was 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Hardin was born April 20, 1941 in Young County, and was a lifelong resident of Fort Belknap and Newcastle. He was a farmer, rancher, a prolific gardener and operated the feed store in Newcastle for many years. He also worked at the Graham Livestock Commission for over 40 years.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Betty Hardin; two sons, Danny Hardin and wife Melissa, and Ronnie Hardin and wife Traci; two daughters, Carla Short and husband Ronnie, and Cindy Hager and husband Mickey; 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Moore.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Pauline Hardin.

Polly Sue Martin, 80, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 in Graham. Memorial services will be held Monday, March 26, at 1 p.m. in the First Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.
Polly was born May 19, 1937 in Gorman, to the late Thomas Odell and Pauline Dale (Cornwell) Pearcy. She graduated in 1955 from Andrews High School in Andrews, where she was crowned Homecoming Queen her senior year.
She married James Welton Martin May 5, 1956 in Andrews. Polly served as president of Andrews Country Club and was an active member of Graham Country Club, Ranchland Hills Golf Course, Hospital Auxilary in Andrews and the First Baptist Church in Graham.
Survivors include her husband, James Welton Martin of Graham; sons, Shawn L. Martin and wife, Malisa of Graham and James "Kyle" Martin of Midland; grandchildren, James "Cooper" Martin of Graham, Hunter Ross Martin of Boyd, Ethan Kyle Martin of Midland, Chelsie Lauren Elder of Caddo, and Shelbie Brooke Nacole and husband Shawn of Lubbock; great-granddaughters, Madyson Brooke Nacole and Channing Michele Nacole; brothers, James Larry Pearcy of Gunnison, Colo., and Tim Pearcy of Sweetwater; sister, Kim Whitley of Hobbs, New Mexico.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude or Gentiva Hospice Foundation.

Melba Jean Duncan, 85, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 in Fort Worth. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 27, at 10 a.m. in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Veale Creek Cemetery in Stephens County under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.
Melba was born Aug. 13, 1932 in Bunger, to the late Charles Alford and Willie Mable (Dooley) Johnson. She married Dean Ray Duncan Nov. 22, 1989 in Pasadena, and he preceded her in death June 11, 2000. Melba was retired and a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughters, Linda DeLong and husband, Bill of Southbend, Pat Evans of Odessa, Debbie Sullivan and husband, Ross of San Diego, Calif., and Barbara Hirsbrunner and husband, Ronnie of Tennessee; sisters, Shirley Master of California and Lola Rowell of Minnesota; brother, James Johnson and wife, Pam of Lubbock; 10 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeanette Ross, and sons, Kenneth Ross Jr. and Johnny Ross.

Peggy Reynolds was born Nov. 28, 1936 in Fannin County, to Jack and Parthenia Trimble. She passed away peacefully on March 29, 2018 at her home in Graham. She has a longtime love waiting for her in Heaven, Cotton Reynolds, her husband of 61 years.
Peggy will never be forgotten because she gave us so much to remember. Peggy taught us that family is everything – you are never alone and it will last long after she’s gone; a smile and a hug matter; a good book is something to treasure; take time to feed the geese; flowers are worth planting and waiting for because they are God’s decorations; the road to Oklahoma leads to fun and sometimes treasures; appreciate what you have and be grateful; dogs will always make you happy, especially Harley; and your grandchildren will be the jewels in your crown of life.
Peggy loved Newcastle and remembered many days at the laundrymat with Cotton’s oilfield clothes, days at the school for all events, the Ice House, Bailey’s General Store, The Allen’s and Clayborn’s filling stations, all of her friends dating back to Newcastle High School and most of all, The First Baptist Church. Peggy was proud the day her children were baptized there, she held strong to the Word of God she heard there and lived by it during all seasons and she loved to sing in the choir.
We know that God is saying: “Well done, my good and faithful servant,” and Heaven is a little better with this angel there.
Peggy is survived by her loving children, Duke Reynolds and his wife Joni Reynolds of Newcastle, and Joni Rogers and her husband David Rogers of Graham; her loving sister, Tewana Caudle of Graham. She had four grandchildren she adored, Jake Reynolds, Alexa Rogers, Zac Reynolds and Devin Rogers. She is also survived by the Reynolds' family sisters, Polly Reynolds, Betty Harris and Rita Taylor of Newcastle; sister-in-law, Billie Reynolds of Graham. Peggy also had numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at the First Baptist Church in Newcastle at 2 p.m. Monday April 2. Peggy will be buried beside her loving husband and parents in the Newcastle Cemetery. Peggy’s song on earth has ended, but her melody will linger always.
The family wants to thank the caregivers from Beyond Faith Hospice and Dr. Aaron Purdy for their love and care and the many friends who sent her cards and visited with her at home that kept her spirits up.

Billy Griffin Sr., 62, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018 in Graham. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 3, at 2 p.m. in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home. 
Billy was born April 2, 1955 in Mineral Wells, to the late Forrest Sullivan and Grace Selena (Glover) Griffin. He married Cynthia Lynn Moore July 18, 1973 in Graham. Billy worked for Doyle's Construction. He was truly a remarkable man, one of a kind, he will truly be missed.
Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Lynn Griffin of Graham; daughters, Jeleta Boyle and husband, Robert of Montrose, Colo., Janis Campbell and husband, Joe of Newcastle, and Jaynell Griffin and Jason Justus of Bryson; sons, Billy Norman Griffin Jr. and wife, Rebecca of Houston and Jason Norman Griffin and wife, Amber of Graham; sister, Jaynell Flournoy and husband, Albert of Caddo; brothers, Leonard Griffin of Mineral Wells and Aubrey Griffin and wife, Barbara of Graham; 17 grandchildren and a great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by sisters, Helen Faye Davis and Jeleta Griffin, and brothers, Arthur Dewhite Griffin Sr. and Hollis Griffin.
Visitation will be held Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. 

Ozell Henry Devenport passed away April 1, 2018 in Graham. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, at the Grace Baptist Church in Graham with interment following at the Breckenridge Cemetery in Breckenridge, under the direction of McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home.
Devenport was born Aug. 30, 1931 in Caddo. He was a retired cattle rancher and Stephens County Commissioner.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Devenport of Graham; three sons, Mike Devenport of Gatesville, Phil Devenport and wife Karen of Breckenridge, and George C. Birdwell Jr. and wife Caren of Graham; four daughters, Bonnie J. Nichols and husband Hooker of Dallas, Pat Mitchell and husband Randy of Breckenridge, Connie Seay and husband Tommy of Graham, and Carol Chestnut and husband Ronnie of Graham; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Devenport was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Russell Devenport, and his second wife, Billie Craver Devenport.

Doyle M. Holman, 82, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 in Graham. Graveside funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday, April 2, at Gooseneck Cemetery in Young County. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.
Doyle was born Sept. 19, 1935 in Bryson, to the late Ernest Melvin and Lola Mae (Burch) Holman. He married Mary Beth Wiley, Sept. 20, 1954 in Graham. She preceded him in death on April 4, 2002. Doyle was a retired oilfield tool pusher working in and around Wichita Falls. 
Survivors include his son, Mike Holman and wife Crystal of Graham; daughter, Janet Mitchell of Fort Worth; five grandchildren, Amanda Boyle, Samantha Holman, Cassi Centers, Luke Holman and Mason Mitchell; and eight great-grandchildren. 

Billy Cern Wooldridge, 85, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018 in Graham. Funeral service will be Thursday, April 5, at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.
Billy was born July 11, 1932 in Arch, N.M., to the late B.C. and Merl (Masters) Wooldridge. He married Joyce Helen Ratcliffe, April 28, 1953 in Proffitt, and she preceded him in death Aug. 19, 2011. He married Nadine Gaddie March 23, 2013 and she preceded him in death July 2, 2014. Billy was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War, 1953-54. He then worked in the oil business for many years living in various towns. He moved to Graham where he has lived for over 30 years.
Survivors include his daughter, Rebecca Mitchell and husband Gary of Manhattan Beach, Calif.; sons, Billy B. Wooldridge and wife Toni of Graham, and Mark D. Wooldridge and wife Ruby of Sugar Land; stepchildren, Rhonda Rothell and husband, Harvey of Big Spring, Regina Scroggins and husband, James of Bowie, and Richard Gaddie and wife, Janice of Haslet; sister, Ginger Bruton of Elbert; special friend, Jo Ann Crum of Graham; nine grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
Bill was preceded in death by brothers, Glyn, Jim, Jerry and Bob Wooldridge.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church or Young County Cancer Association.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Robert Lee “Bob” Ware Jr., 80, of Cottondale, died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in a Wichita Falls hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation is at 1 p.m. and funeral services at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Interment will follow at the cemetery in Wizard Wells.
Bob Ware was born June 16, 1937 in Chico, to Robert Lee and Jessie Hughes Ware. He attended Bryson High School and McMurry University.
A retired Methodist minister, having served as pastor for Paradise UMC, Garvin UMC, Rhome UMC and Allison Community Church, he dedicated his life to helping those in need. Bob was also a prolific songwriter and musician who served as disc jockey in the 1960s at the radio station in Jacksboro, and later, as editor/ photographer of Herald Publishing Company’s twin-weekly newspapers and the Jack County Messenger. He was a contributing writer for the Bridgeport Index and was recognized by the Republic of Poland in exile for his articles placed in the National Archive in Budapest regarding accounts of soldiers in World War II.
Bob is survived by his wife of 54 years, Doris Calhoun Ware; children, Michael Ware and wife Diana, Robin Ware Keith and husband Jimmy, Robert Lee Ware III and wife Shirley, and Angela Ware Tidwell and husband Lance; grandchildren, Ginger Terry, Scott Keith, Sarah Keith Gathings, Bonnie Keith Davis, Reggie Tidwell, Robbie Ware, Jessie Ware and Rosa Ware; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous other family and good friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ione Morrow Smith, and grandson, Michael Ryan Ware.

Edrie Louise Gray Farmer, 88, quietly and peacefully passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 3, 2018. Louise was born June 8, 1929 in Las Vegas, N.M., to Timothy Scott and Clara Gracey French Gray. The second of eight children, she grew up during the Great Depression and World War II and graduated from Roswell High School in 1947. Louise was an avid sports fan, especially baseball, and played in summer leagues. 
On Jan. 1, 1947, she met Sgt. Lonnie "Jack" Farmer. They were married May 31, 1947. In the following decades they reared three children while living in New Mexico and Texas.
They settled in Jack County near Perrin, where they raised cattle until the death of Jack in 2000. Louise then became an ordained home missionary until she retired and moved to Hill Villa Retirement Center in Fort Worth in 2013.
Louise has been a Christian since she was 12 years old and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Perrin.
She was preceded in death by her husband and parents, as well as brothers, Clifford Gray and Richard Gray, and sisters, Betty Casper, Jackie Bills and Lynn Newmann. 
She is survived by her children, Constance Price and husband Scott of Azle, John Farmer and wife Eileen of Graham, and Roger Farmer of Perrin; grandchildren, Brenda Farmer, John Farmer and wife Naomi, Olivia Green and husband Bob, and Kathryn Lipsey and husband Mike; great-grandchildren, Rainey Harvey, Ryan Treadaway, Annie Treadaway, Bobby Green, Patrick Lipsey, Savanna Lipsey, Maddy Lipsey, Ciera Saiz and Mya Saiz; great-great-grandchildren, Quenton Harvey and Mellie Hardin; sister, Jean Nettles; brother, Tim Gray and 50 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Friday, April 6, at First Baptist Church in Perrin. Burial will follow in Perrin Memorial Gardens.
Funeral under the direction of Coker Funeral Home, Jacksboro.

Charles Alvin Ross was born March 17, 1943 in Jack County, to Herschel Alvin and Bessie (Smith) Ross.
After a month-long fight with heart problems, Charles passed away from this life, with his daughter by his side, April 8, 2018 in Wichita Falls, at the age of 75.
He was a member of the Jack County Cowboy Church. He was also baptized at the Mountain Home Baptist Church at Senate in a tank on the Bilby place right down the road.
Visitation was Tuesday, April 11, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Coker Funeral Home. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at Jack County Cowboy Church. Burial followed at Ross Family Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Faye Ross; sisters, Gayle (Ross) Burleson and Carrol (Ross) Owen; two grandchildren; great-grandchild, Kourtland Curd; and step-grandchild, Emille Hardin.
He is survived today by his child, Lisa Curd and husband James Jr., of Jacksboro; step-children, Danny Beck and wife Tammy of Wichita Falls and Cody Beck and wife Amy of Fort Worth; sister, Loretta Ross; brother-in-law and best friend, Curtis Owen; grandchildren, Laramee Curd, Cayennee “Ky” Rhoades and James “Trey” Curd III and wife Courtnie; step-grandchildren, Daniel Beck and wife April, Kamryn Beck and Allie Beck; great-grandchildren, Ryon, Blakelee, Trinity, Brentlee, Channing, Burkelee, James“Treyson” IV and Kanyon; step great- grandchildren, Trinity, Cason, Colton, Athon, Kenli, Braxton and Brooklyn; nieces and nephews; Glenn Wayne Burleson, Mike Burleson, Theresa Burleson, Stephina Browning and husband Kenny, Sheila Ogle and husband Bubba and Leann Mercer and husband Bobby.
Pallbearers were James Curd Jr., James “Trey” Curd III, Mike Burleson, Kenny Browning, Bobbie Mercer, Jordan Newsome and Bob Tackett.
Honorary pallbearers were Curtis Owen, Dickey Ross, James Carter Ross, Glenn Wayne Burleson, Lee “Bubba” Ogle Jr. and Brandon Mercer.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jack County Cowboy Church, 369 E. Jasper St., Jacksboro, TX 76458.

Linda Marie, daughter of Georgia Rose (Munson) and Charles Lloyd Armantrout, was born July 31, 1950 in Alva, Okla. She met Jesus her savior face to face on the morning of April 11 at the age of 67.
Family visitation was 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 13, at Wharton Funeral Chapel in Alva, Okla., with funeral service at 1:30 p.m. at Hopeton Wesleyan Church in Hopeton, Okla., Rev. M. L. Hadsell, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Freedom Cemetery.
Linda was raised on the farm in Freedom, Okla., and was proud to be a Freedom Eagle. Upon graduation with the class of 1968, Linda, wearing #14, held and still holds the record for the most points scored in a basketball game.
After high school, Linda attended NWOSU. Though she never completed a degree, the work ethic she learned on the farm earned respect from many who worked alongside her, from Ron Jessup’s Service Station, to Panhandle Eastern Pipeline, to her service to families through home healthcare for the elderly. Apart from this hard work, she took the most pride and joy in raising her two daughters, Shannon Deanne and Sammi Marie.
Linda’s love for people, life and sports carried her from Alva to Texas, where she followed her daughters, and most recently back to Alva, because she always considered Freedom her home.
If Linda could speak today, she would say that her greatest accomplishment was giving her life to Jesus at church camp with her best friend Nancy (Craig) Glennie. She was baptized in the First Christian Church of Freedom, attended Oak Street Baptist Church of Graham, and her current church home is Hopeton Church.
On this day, Linda rejoices in Heaven with her parents, grandparents and many other precious friends and family.
She awaits the arrival of her two daughters, Shannon Deanne, her fiance, Wade Althouse, and children, Tegan and Isaac, her daughter Sammi Marie and husband, Rob, her big brother, Chuck and wife Luty, her baby sister, Earlene, and husband, Matt, and many other family and those she considered family.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to a place she volunteered – Patsy’s House or Children’s Advocacy Center– through Wharton Funeral Chapel LLC, Alva, Oklahoma.
Condolences may be made online at whartonfuneralchapel.com

Verna Lee Seaberry said goodbye to this world on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Services will be held at Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 14. Interment following will be at the cemetery in Bluegrove. Family visitation was Friday, April 13 from 6-7 p.m. at Davis Funeral Home in Henrietta.
Verna Lee Cowley Seaberry was born June 27, 1935, the daughter of Vernon and Jessie Coker Cowley, and grew up in an agricultural area in Bluegrove, south of Henrietta. She married John Seaberry, known on the rodeo circuit as “Preacher” Seaberry, a venture which took the newlyweds to Illinois while Preacher was working for Shell Oilfield. Daughter, Patricia Seaberry (Dial) and son, Mark Seaberry were born in Illinois during the family’s time out of Texas.
The young family grew after Verna Lee and Preacher moved back to the Bluegrove area, where John Seaberry joined the electrical staff at Wichita Falls Sheppard Air Force Base. They welcomed two other children during this time, sons Doug Seaberry and Will Seaberry. For a time Verna worked from their home, baby-sitting for local families.
In 1971, Verna became manager of Henrietta Dairy Queen, from which she followed her career path through several advancements, moving to Graham with her children in 1975. She continued to pursue her livelihood as general manager of the growing company restaurant group.
Even though she was busy with her career, she maintained a close relationship with her children and family, and encouraged her children in their livestock projects and sports activities. Verna retired in 2001, and enjoyed her children and grandchildren throughout the years.
She is survived by her children, all of Graham: Patricia Dial (Robert), Mark Seaberry, Doug Seaberry (Alesha) and Will Seaberry (Alison). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Bailey Dial Conner (Matthew), Lane Dial (Julie), Jennifer Seaberry Davis (Blake), Ryan Seaberry, Chelsey Seaberry Hobbs (Jeff), Shelby Seaberry, Coy Seaberry and Leslye Seaberry; sister Voudine Keel of Wichita Falls, and other, Wayland Cowley (Johnnie), and 10 great-grandchildren.

Katelynn Renee Harris, 20, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in Wichita Falls. Funeral services will be Monday, April 16, at 2 p.m. in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery in Jermyn under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.
Katelynn was born Oct. 14, 1997 in Graham, to Rex Earl and Tammy Renee (Steward) Harris. Katelynn was a member of Abundant Life Center. She was beautiful and loved life to the fullest. Katelynn loved taking pictures, being silly and always had a smile on her face. She will be missed and always be in our hearts.  
Survivors include her mother, Tammy Harris of Graham; grandfather, Michael Steward of Graham; and several loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her father, Rex Earl Harris; sister, Miranda Harris; and grandmother, Carolyn A. Steward.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

John Paul Smith passed away April 13, 2018 at his home near Loving. A rosary service was held at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 15, at McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home in Graham and a funeral Mass will be Monday, April 16, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Graham. Interment follows in the Winn Hill Cemetery in Jack County.
Paul was born July 16, 1940 in Kilgore, and had lived in Windthorst and Loving for many years. He was a retired farmer and rancher.
Survivors include three sons, Dan Smith and wife Yvette of Windthorst, David Smith and wife Lisa of Windthorst and Dale Smith of Jacksboro; two daughters, Debbie Sissom and husband Corby of Holliday and Lisa Williams and husband Justin of Loving; 14 grandchildren, Ashley Helms, Allyson Smith, Amanda Smith, Westen Smith, Lindsay Helms, Kelcy Jackson, Peyton Sissom, Meagan Sissom, Sierra Sissom, Kathryn Steel, Christopher Hoadley, Adrian Smith, Mia Smith and Braden Williams; eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Paul was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Gene Smith; his parents, Bob and Ruby Smith; four brothers, Robert T., Buddy, Louis and David Ray and a sister, Bernice Clay.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Beyond Faith Hospice, 604 Oak St., Graham, TX 76450.

Bradley Don Thetford, 42, passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 in Fort Worth. Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 19, at 2 p.m. in Pioneer Cemetery, under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.
Bradley was born March 4, 1976 in Olney, to Mike and Rosanne (McClendon) Thetford. He graduated from Graham High School and worked for AT&T as a technician for over 20 years. Bradley married Sierra Dawn Lange Oct. 22, 2015 in Fort Worth.
Survivors include his wife, Sierra Thetford of Fort Worth; parents, Mike and Rosanne Thetford of Graham; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Buck and Betty Thetford and Dean and Rosa Hughes.

Mary K. "Sis" Barnett, 79, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 in Graham. A graveside funeral was Friday, April 20, at 2 p.m. in Pioneer Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.
Mary was born May 11, 1938 in Graham, to the late Carl M. and Rose Lee (Elifritts) Birdwell. She married Kenneth Barnett, July 9, 1970 in Bryson. Mary was a lifetime resident of Graham and a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Barnett of Graham; son, Keith Stansel of Graham; daughters, Brenda Bewley and husband Jerry, and Cathleen Wages, both of Graham; grandchildren, E.J. Wages and wife Michell, William Wages, Destiny Crosby and Cheyanne Bewley; brothers, Emmett, Conner and Cecil Birdwell, all of Graham; sister, Fannie Thetford of Graham.
Mary was preceded in death by her brothers, Bill, Don, George, Mack and Carl M. Birdwell.