Ann Ratcliff, 79, passed away Friday, Dec. 21, 2018. Funeral was at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, at First Baptist Church. Burial followed in Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Ann was born Nov. 1, 1939, in Ada, Oklahoma, to the late Claude and Vera (Cartwright) Good. She married Bob Ratcliff, Nov. 1, 1956, in Graham. He preceded her in death on Sept. 11, 2003. Ann was employed for 30 years by Bryan Insurance Agency as an account manager.

Ann was a talented pianist who donated her time each week playing the piano for a number of church services at area nursing homes. She also was a pianist at First Baptist Church. She was the Graham Lions Club sweetheart and was their pianist, as well. For more than 30 years, she served as the musical accompanist for numerous Graham High School and junior high students during band competitions. Ann was an active member of the Desk and Derrick Club in Graham. She is survived by: daughter, Sonya Edwards and husband Rick of Graham; son, Jeff Ratcliff and wife Cindy of Overland Park, Kansas; grandchildren, Jake Edwards and wife Tricia, Matt Edwards, Bennett Ratcliff, Julia Ratcliff, and Carson Ratcliff; great grandchildren, Landry, Norah, and Bo Edwards; brothers, David Good and wife Arletta of Ada, Oklahoma, Mike Good and wife Donza of Spring. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Ann was preceded in death by a sister, Jan Crockett.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Moog Center for Deaf Education, 12300 S 40 Dr., St. Louis, MO. 63141

Jimmy Waring Bradshaw died unexpectedly on Dec. 26, 2018, while spending Christmas with his family on Cedar Creek Lake. He had just retired and moved from Graham to Gun Barrel City to begin this new chapter of life. He was 65 years old.

Jim is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Beckie) Bradshaw; his daughter Kelley Curtin and her husband Jim; his daughter Lindsey Sherry and her husband Steve; his grandchildren Daniel James Curtin, Eleanor Bradshaw Curtin, Layla Belle Sherry, and Lexi Maxwell Sherry; his sister, Carolyn Woodson and her husband Chuck; and his brother Greg Bradshaw. He was also survived by his very best furry friend Bess. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Cliff and Fern Bradshaw.

Jim and Beckie were high school sweethearts and were married for 44 years. He was a proud graduate of the University of Oklahoma, rarely missed watching a football game, and enjoyed friendly banter with his Longhorn children. He was an engineer at Bettis, Boyle, and Stovall for over 36 years, an Elder and a Deacon at First Presbyterian Church, and a youth sponsor for many years. Jimmy was often referred to as Rambo or MacGyver, as he was always entertaining us with his creative ideas and fun-loving spirit. He loved his family and especially his grandchildren with his whole heart. They were the light of his life.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Heart Association or The American Cancer Society.

His memorial will be held at First Presbyterian Church Graham on Sunday, Dec. 30, at 2 p.m. in the afternoon.

Coleman Andrew Gibbs, 35, passed away Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018 in Graham. Memorial services will be Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019 at 11 a.m. in Faith Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Coleman was born July 16, 1983 in Denton to Lisa Renee Mitchell and Keith Andrew Gibbs. He graduated from Newcastle High School and married Tonya Nicole Blackstock in 2005. Coleman worked in the oilfield as a wireline operator. He loved to make people laugh and spending time with his family.

Survivors include: wife, Tonya Nicole Blackstock of Olney; daughter, Destiny Gibbs of Olney; sons, Dylan and Devin Gibbs of Olney; mother, Lisa Peavy and husband, Brian of Graham; father, Keith Gibbs and wife, Priscilla of Lubbock; sister, Krista Edwards and husband, Justin of Lubbock; grandparents, Floyd Gibbs of Newcastle and Janis Mitchell of Levelland.

Mrs. JoAnne Morgan Hunt, age 91, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, in Olney. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, in the Chapel of Lunn Funeral Home, with Harrell Braddock, Jr., pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lunn Funeral Home of Olney.

JoAnne was born on Jan. 17, 1927 in Childress, to the late C.V. “Bink” Morgan and Nadine Sherwood Morgan. She graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri as well as Texas Tech University in Lubbock, where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She enjoyed her bridge club and spending time in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ernest W. Hunt in May, 1993; a sister, Nancy Morgan Eiland in July, 2013; and a brother, Carthage V. “Sonny” Morgan, Jr. in 1929.

JoAnne is survived by her daughter, K. Ann Hunt Schriver of Dallas; her son, Ernest W. Hunt, Jr. of Seymour; three nieces, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lunnfuneralhome.com.

John Louis Hawkins passed away suddenly on Dec. 31, 2018 in Graham. He had just turned 78 years old.

John was born in Tribby, Okla. on Dec. 29, 1940. He was born at home, birthed by a Native American midwife. The area was so rural, no birth certificate was issued. He didn’t receive a birth certificate until he was ready to join the Army.

John grew up in McComb, Okla. Throughout school, he was a star athlete. He was named an all state baseball catcher, and played on a true state champion team – which means every qualifying team in the state of Oklahoma played each other, without being sorted by class or school size. John was also named his senior class president.  

He served in the Army from 1960 until 1963. He spoke often of his time being stationed in Hawaii.

After his discharge, John landed in Mangum, Okla., working as a seismographer for a surveying company. That’s where he met his beautiful bride, Shirley Mae Graham at the Tastee Freez in June of 1964. They married four months later on Oct. 31. So excited to elope, the two didn’t realize it was Halloween day.

John and Shirley eventually settled in Graham, as owners of Lakeview Bait and Tackle shop, with sons Michael, Danny and J.J. in tow.

John worked for American Security, American National Insurance, owned several businesses and labored in the oil field before jumping into politics.

His political career had some unusual turns, including tying in not one, but two elections. He was eventually elected Young County Commissioner and served three terms. During that time, he dedicatedly upheld the law, ensuring fair treatment and rights for everyone, even when his personal views may have been dissimilar.

Upon retirement, John and Shirley traveled across the United States. When her health declined, John cared for Shirley, unwavering in his support and love for her. He loved her until the day she died, and until the day he died also. Their love story is one for the ages.

John was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Hawkins; his mother, Ruby Adaline Burleson Hawkins; his sister, Penelope Lavon; his brother, Joseph Daniel; his sister, Nellie Lee; his brother, Charles Calvin; his sister, Molly Susan; and his beautiful wife, Shirley Mae Hawkins.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Michael and Susan Hawkins of Deming, N.M.; son and daughter-in-law Daniel and Dana Hawkins of Port Aransas; son and daughter-in-law J. and Erin Hawkins of Corpus Christi; his sisters, Ruby Sherman and Jeannie Riley of Oklahoma; and his in-laws, Chuck Graham, Billie Stacy, Bonnell Mixon and Earl Mixon, all of Graham.

He has eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren and too many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends to count.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 4 from 6-8 p.m. at McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home in Graham. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5 Oak Street Baptist Church in Graham.

Whether you knew him as John, Johnny, Uncle Johnny, Commissioner or Papa, he was larger than life. He loved all babies and children, and giving biter rabbits, jumping spiders and bite of sides. John was always good for a story or joke. He loved his family deeply.

It is hard to believe he is gone, because he had several accidents and ailments – including rheumatic fever and a severed thumb – that would have kept many a man down.

John is at peace, he is with Shirley and he will be immensely missed.

Floyd “Joe” Hendrick Joyer went home to dance with the angels on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018. He was born on Oct. 31, 1945 in Temple, to Francis Floyd Joyer and Frances LaJuan Hendrick.

Joe graduated from Texas A&M University in 1967. During his time there he was a Yell Leader, was in the Corps of Cadets, and was a true representative of the meaning of the 12th Man. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1967 and retired as a Captain in 1971. While in the air force Joe received a Commendation Medal for investigation of a crash in Louisiana.

On July 22, 1967 Joe married Karolyn Joyce Moore in Graham. They had two daughters, Jennifer M’lyn and Leigh Ann. Karolyn preceded Joe in death on Jan. 6, 1981.

Joe remained in Graham and married Toni Adene Dixon on Aug. 6, 1988, celebrating 30 years of marriage this year. Toni and Joe continued to live in Graham until moving to Oxford, Miss. in 2012. Joe was well respected for his work in the oil and gas business and was owner of Joyer Land Services.

While in Graham, he made many contributions to the Graham community. Joe served on the Graham ISD Board of Directors; the City Council; as a Deacon and Elder in the First Presbyterian Church; and was elected Man of the Year on two separate occasions by the Graham Chamber of Commerce.

Joe served as Rotary Club President and expressed his love of life and laughter by writing and performing skits for the Rotary Club Follies. Joe also shared this joy by playing the lead in several productions of the Graham Community Theatre.

Of all of his many accomplishments, Joe was most proud of his work as founder of the Red, White, and You Parade, honoring active service members and veterans; his participation in The Wounded Warrior Project; and Co-Founder of The Dean Smith Celebrity Rodeo contributing to The John Wayne Cancer Institute.

He loved his time in Oxford, Miss. He had numerous friends. He was active in the First Presbyterian Church. Joe enjoyed the early morning Bible study groups and breakfast with his friends. His time in Oxford brought him great joy.

Joe had a very strong faith. He loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and served Him well. Joe loved family, friends, and life. He never met a stranger and always stood up for what he believed. He loved to dance and to make people laugh, but was happiest when surrounded by family.

Joe was survived by his wife, Toni, three daughters, Jennifer Chappell of Graham; Leigh Ann and husband, Greg Gallaher of Graham; Cydni and Kris Kersey of Oxford, Miss.; two sons, Travis Speed of Knoxville, Tenn.; and Rocco Joyer of Oxford, Miss. Grandchildren, Morgan and Quaid Cross; Courtney Chappell; Camryn and Nick Fulkerson; Karsyn Gallaher; Lucas Gallaher; and Ralph Kersey. Great grandchildren, Jaxon Fulkerson, Easton Fulkerson, and Patton Cross. He is survived by sisters Susan Sholar and Claudia Divine; and brother Bill Andrews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Allen Joyer.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 26, at 11 a.m. at Waller Funeral Home, 419 MS-6, Oxford, MS 38655. The visitation will be held Friday evening, Jan. 25, at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Oxford Food Pantry, P. O. Box 588, Oxford, MS 38655 or the Joe Joyer A&M Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Mark Thayer, 623 Elm St., #301, Graham, TX 76450.
For further information or to leave an online condolence, please call 662-234-7971 or visit www.wallerfuneralhome.com.

Thomas Author Pinkston, 59 years old, passed away Dec. 29, 2018 in Wichita Falls. Thomas was born Feb. 4, 1959 in Olney to Johnny E. Pinkston and Wanda M. Dake (Skidmore).

He was a loving son, brother and father who was loved by many.  He loved to make people laugh, and overall just have a good time. He will remain forever in our hearts.

Thomas is survived by his mother: Wanda M. Dake (Skidmore), brother: Doug Pinkston, daughters: Jessica Prince and Amanda Pinkston, son: Michael Pinkston, four grandchildren: Nevaeh Prince, Christian Prince, Gaven Ray and Austin Ray.

The graveside service will be held on Jan. 9, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the Newcastle cemetery in Newcastle.

Wayne Clark Price (Papaw) passed away Jan. 13, 2019 in Graham.

A memorial will be held Saturday Jan. 19 at Faith Center 1601 380 Hwy. Graham at 3:30 p.m.

Wayne was born in Lubbock to Earnest and Alma Price on Dec. 18, 1931. He went to school in Smyer. He married Barbara Locke Price on Dec. 18, 1951.

He worked as a mechanic at the Ford House here in Graham, Dow Well, Good Year Tires, and work in an auto parts store. He was a past member of the Masonic Lodge.

Wayne was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Barbara Jeane Price, his father Earnest Price and mother Alma Clark Price, and brother Billy Price.

He is survived by daughter Sharron Cain of Graham, daughter Debbie Davis and husband Leon of Granbury, Son Montie Price and wife Oleda of Graham, Son Timothy Price of Lubbock, Daughter Tammy Henry and husband Jason of Hasting, Neb., Son Chris Price of Graford, Daughter Edith Sconce and husband Stacy of Graham, sister Sherry White of Grandprairie, Gloria Reynolds of Paris, Judy Wheeler of Smyer. Three grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and six great great grandchildren.

Sue McElhoe passed away Jan. 9, 2019 in Graham. Funeral Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2019 at McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home. Interment was at the Loving Cemetery.

Sue was born July 28, 1934 in Dallas County, and lived in Young County most of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Pearl Minkley and by her husband, H.L. McElhoe.

She was a member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors include her son, Danny Gameson of Terrell, and her daughter, Tona Jackson of Graham; six grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter.

Elizabeth “Betty” Wells French passed away peacefully on Jan. 11, 2019, at the Elaine Center in Hadley, Massachusetts.

Born in 1922 and reared in Proffitt, Betty was the daughter of Bob and Fay (Gilmore) Wells. She graduated from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, and later married and raised a family in Springfield, Tenn. In addition to a career as a social worker, she was a devoted mother and grandmother, and a member of the Presbyterian Church in Springfield, Tenn. She loved her dogs, her bridge friends, and gardening. She was an avid reader of biography and fiction.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Jack Finn (Amherst, Mass.); her son, Jefferson M. French III (Newcastle); sister-in-law Nita P. Wells (Proffitt and Graham); grandchildren and their spouses, Katie, Robert, Clare, Ned, and Phil; great-grandchildren, Chili, Zachary, and Lindsay.  Her survivors include beloved cousins in the Wells family. Dear to her heart also was Joseph “Sonny” Long (Springfield, Tenn.).

Betty was preceded in death by her brother R.T. Wells, Jr., grandson William French, son Martin French, daughter Julia Bayles, and by friends George and Bessie Jones. She leaves many loving and loyal friends in Tennessee, including Wanda Smothers, June Haley, Libby Nichols, and others.

 A celebration of her life will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, Amherst, Mass., at a time to be announced. Interment will be in the spring in Proffitt. The Boucher-O'Brien Funeral Home was entrusted with her care.

Dwayne D. Simon, 86, of Azle, passed away Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. 

Services were held Monday, Jan. 14, at Azle Church of Christ. Interment was in Ash Creek Cemetery. Visitation was held  Sunday, January 13, 2019 at White’s Funeral Home, Azle, 
Dwayne was born on Oct. 20, 1932 in Rose Hill, Kan. to Luther and Ruby Simon. He met and married his high-school sweetheart, Evelyn in 1950. Dwayne served in the Army Band for two years. While living in Kansas he worked at several automotive dealerships. He received a calling to preach, and served as minister in Penalosa and Eureka, Kan., and in Texas: Olney, Lampasas, Graham and Azle. After 25 years of preaching, Dwayne worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 15 years. He then worked at White’s Funeral Home during his retirement. Dwayne was an elder for the Azle Church of Christ for 19 years. 

He was preceded in death; by his parents; and sister, Ann Young.

Survivors: Wife of 68 years, Evelyn Simon; daughters Patty (Sal) Hermosillo of El Paso, daughter, Kathy (Phil) Jackson of Dallas; grand-daughters, Megan, Shelby, Larae; and great-grandsons, Henry and Owen. He loved his Lord, his family, had many friends and was a great influence on so many more.

Doyle Mayes, 83, passed away Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 in Graham. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Graham. Burial will follow in Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Doyle was born April 18, 1935 in Graham to the late Lacy Sedden and Addie (Shifflett) Mayes. He married Lottie Houser Sept. 3, 1955 in Graham. Doyle was a Machinist for 380 Machine and Welding. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Graham. Doyle enjoyed fishing, bowling, and playing washers in his backyard with family. He loved to watch his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren participate in all of their activities. He took pleasure in sharing stories at the kitchen table with all of his loved ones. He was a loving, devoted husband to Lottie and would never let her do anything that he was capable of doing for her. Doyle was a caring grandfather who cherished having an active role in raising all of his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren and will leave a legacy that will accompany them for life.

Survivors include: wife, Lottie Mayes of Graham; daughter, Carole Headrick of Graham; grandchildren and family, Misty Gonzales and husband, Jonas of Graham, Josh Losh and wife, Lanna, of Graham, Reighlynn and Kayden Losh, Nikki Mason and fiancé, Brad of Graham, Shey Losh, Dalton, Hannah, Mary Ann, and Kymberlynn Mason, Krista Losh of Colorado, Sandy Little and husband, Steve of Graham, Cody Davis of Graham, Makenlee Davis, Brandon Headrick of Graham, Brian, Kyi, Tyler, Ashton, and Kenadi Headrick, Greg Mayes and wife, Heather of Graham, Breann and Braylee Mayes, Dusty Mayes and wife, Jaci of Graham, Ever Mayes, Staci Utterback and husband, Brandon of Graham, Bailey, Kaitlyn, Allee, and Camden Utterback, Heather Steele and husband, Greg of Frisco, Drew, Trent, and Makenna.

He was preceded in death by a son, Allen Doyle Mayes in 2010 and two brothers and one sister.

Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Cathy Burleson, 58, passed away Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 at her home in Graham. Funeral services will be Saturday, Jan. 19, at 10 a.m. in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel.

Cathy was born April 10, 1960 in Smyrna, Tenn. to Marvin Clint and the late Betty Louise (Smith) Hardin. She was a Registered Nurse and a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Graham. Cathy loved her patients and loved caring for people. She loved her fur-babies and always adopted from Young County Humane Society.

Survivors include: life partner, Glen Burleson of Jacksboro; daughter, Marci Harrell and husband, Jarod of Graham; son, Christopher Burleson and wife, Andrea of Graham; sister, Margarete Brandenburg and husband, Paul of Indianapolis, Ind.; brothers, Bill Hardin and wife, Linda of Laguna Niguel, Calif., Jim Hardin and wife, Kim of Ropesville and Kenny Hardin and wife, Autumn of Glasgow, Ky.; grandchildren, Gabe, Jayden, Danielle, Zoey, and Hayden; special family member, Jasmine, Malheim.

Visitation will be held Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Young County Humane Society.

Vermel Chambers Autry, 85, passed away Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 in Houston. Funeral is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial will follow in Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Vermel was born Nov. 28, 1933 in Franklin to the late Ollie and Susie (Watson) Chambers. She married Dave Autry, Jr., April 14, 1951 in San Angelo. He preceded her in death on Oct. 16, 2016. Vermel worked as a maid for the Russ and Hall families in San Angelo. She moved to Graham in 1971 and worked for Ed and Lulu Graham.

Vermel was a member of Mt. Zion Church while in Graham. She moved to Houston in 2017 where she became Queen and Mother of Spirit and Truth Minister to Pastor J. Jackson.  

Survivors include; daughters, Shirley Merritt and Davorah Toliver; son, Curtis Autry (Pamela); brothers, Marvin Gray, Ollie Chambers, Glen Chambers, and Ivy Chambers (Mary); sisters, Margaret Jones, Naomi Coleman, and Eva Stansell; ten grandchildren, three great grandchildren, thirteen great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews also survive.

Vermel was preceded in death by brothers, Dennis Jackson, J.E. Chambers, Roland Chambers, Alandras Chambers and Robert Chambers; sisters, Alva Ward and Arlena Jefferson.

Visitation will be Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Roy Wayne McGehee, 81, passed from this life on Jan. 13, 2019. He was born to Leroy and Imogene Burnett McGehee, in Southland on Oct. 6,1937. He married Martha Harrison in 1957, in Seminole. Roy was a farmer in West Texas for many years, then served as City Manager of Plains. He moved his family to Peaster when he took a security position at General Dynamics. In 1968, he began a 33-year career with Radio Shack Corp. This took the family to Irving, San Antonio and Weatherford, where he retired. Roy and Martha moved to Graham in 2003. His love for farming made him an avid gardener and he enjoyed passing this skill to his grandchildren. He had a passion for music, especially hymns, gospel and country music (the volume was always set on loud). He touched many lives as a Church of Christ song leader, which he did for 18 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Imogene McGehee, brother Jimmy Doyle McGehee and son, Terry Wayne McGehee.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years; Martha McGehee of Graham, son Phillip McGehee and wife Cheryl of Springtown; daughter Cristy Jeffreys of Graham; son Randy McGehee of Graham; grandchildren Alisa McGehee of Springtown, Brice McGehee of Ft. Worth, Travis Jeffreys and wife Kelly of Graham, Chelsea Nall and husband Wross of Loving; great-grandchildren Braxton Nall and Judson Jeffreys; sister-in-law Charlotte Lain McGehee of Littlefield, one niece and two nephews, lifelong best friend Pete Gist of Ft. Worth and many friends.

A family memorial service and interment of ashes will be held in Slaton at a later date.

Carolyn Marie (Rowland) Bilberry went to rest in the arms of the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. in the Rosser Funeral Home Chapel in Cleburne with burial to follow at Rosehill Cemetery in Cleburne. A visitation was held from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, at Rosser Funeral Home.

Carolyn was born July 26, 1936 to Marvin and Lois Rowland in Breckenridge. She graduated Cleburne High School at age 16 and married Roy Dean Bilberry on June 26, 1953. They lived in Fort Worth and had two sons, Bob and Greg. The family moved to Graham in 1964, as owners of The Graham News. While in Graham, Carolyn was president of Beta Sigma Phi and the Jaycees Wives Club. Starting in 1975, Roy and Carolyn lived in the Fort Worth and Cleburne areas. Carolyn worked beside Roy as they owned newspapers, magazines, printing companies, traveling art sales, and an art gallery. She worked for American Airlines Credit Union for 10 years and was a member of Southside Church of Christ. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Kenneth Rowland.

She is survived by her loving husband of over 65 years, Roy Bilberry; son, Bob Bilberry and wife Sherry; son, Greg Bilberry and wife Camilla Madden; brother, Bill Rowland and wife Holly; grandchildren, Robert Bilberry Jr. and wife Kristina Higgins, Brennan Bilberry and partner Tarak Shah, Katie Cantu and husband Andy; great grandchildren, Evie Bilberry, Isla Cantu and Emerson Bilberry; sisters-in-law, Judith Newkirk and Margaret Davis and husband Gregg; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Marshall Taylor Moore Jr., 78, passed away on Friday morning in his home in Martins Mill. He was born Sept. 15, 1940 in Graham to Delia Aline Shields Moore and Marshall Taylor Moore Sr.

Marshall graduated from Graham High School in 1959 and became a licensed brick mason. Upon his death, Marshall was a member of the Bridge Fellowship Church in Martins Mill. His hobbies included bowling, fishing, watching his grandchildren play sports, talking, and attending the Geezers Bible Study.

He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Jimmy Reed of Graham; his niece, Stacey Clayton and husband, Kerry, and their daughter, Taylor Quillan and husband, Raymond of Graham; his daughter, Kim Moore of Fort Worth; his son and Daughter-in-law, Trae and Monica Moore of Martins Mill; grandchildren: Joel McCartney, Alyssa and Joe Brownback, Micah McCartney, Mackenzie and Dakota Lowe, Davis Moore, and Sawyer Moore.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. at the Bridge Fellowship in Martins Mill.

Leonard Monroe Young, 92, of Graham passed away peacefully Jan. 18, 2019 in Graham. He was born Dec. 26, 1926 in Stamford to Leonard and Mary Leah Young.

He graduated from Avoca High School in 1944 and later served his country in the United States Army from March 2, 1945 until his honorable discharge as a Corporal on Sept. 21, 1949.
He married Mary White in Jan. 1945, and had three sons. He worked for Safeway Grocery for over 25 years of which he had fond memories. After Mary’s passing in Jan. 1996, Monroe once again found love and married Wynelle. These three had been childhood friends which created cherished memories full of fun and mischief and a few stories that they could share along the way. Their union fashioned an extended family in which “Roe,” as he was lovingly called, embraced as if they were his own. He loved his family, playing golf, fishing and a good game of dominoes or 42.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Mary Leah Young; his first wife Mary Frances Young; brothers Raymond, Lynn, Charles, Adrian Keith and three grandkids.
Monroe is survived by his wife Wynelle of Graham; a brother, Douglas of San Antonio; his sons, Butch and wife Janet of San Antonio; James and wife Irina or Sugarland; David and wife Lynn of Abilene, along with Mike and wife Lili Knight of Forney; Janice and husband Jimmy Senkel of Graham; Tommy and wife Sherry Knight of Graham; James and wife Linda Knight of Breckenridge, 15 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren.

Monroe was a loving and devoted husband and father. All whom loved him dearly will never forget his smile, kindness, and his love of the Lord. He will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.

Viewing was held from 1 until 3 p.m. at Elliott Hamil Funeral Home, 5701 Hwy 277 South in Abilene on Sunday, Jan. 20. Funeral services for Monroe were at Oak Street Baptist Church in Graham, TX Monday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. and he will be laid to rest in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Anson, TX at 2:30 p.m.

You may view and sign the guestbook at www.elliotthamilfuneralhomes.com.

Terry Ray Mayo passed away Jan. 19, 2019 in Fort Worth. A graveside service was held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 at Pioneer Cemetery in Graham followed by a Memorial Service at the First United Methodist Church in Graham. McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Terry was born Dec. 29, 1961 in Graham. He was a graduate of Graham High School and a member of the Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Eugene Mayo and by a brother, Billy Mac Mayo.

Survivors include his son, Kaleb Mayo of Nashville, Tenn.; mother, Doris Schrouder of Graham and a brother, Tim Mayo of Benbrook.

Henry Everett Herring was born into the arms of angels on Jan. 17, 2019 in Lubbock to parents, Josh and Emily Herring and big brother, Clark Sullivan Herring. Henry was given the nickname Stitch by his big brother. He is survived by his parents; his big brother; maternal grandparents, Johnny and D’Ann Spencer and the late Kenny Dobbs; paternal grandparents, Joe and Lori Herring; maternal great grandparents, Mike and Carroll Woodall and the late Lary Sullivan; paternal great grandparents, Virginia Karl, the late Jerry Karl and the late Oleta and Dan Herring; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 18 in the Pioneer Cemetery in Graham with Donita Lea officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Henry’s name to The Covenant Foundation, 3623 22nd Place, Lubbock, Texas 79410 or to the charity of the donor’s choice and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net.