Anna Mae passed away after a long illness on Aug. 5, 2019 in Mclean, Va.

Anna was born July 6 1926 in Glendale, Calif. to father Rev Paul Adrian Collord and mother Savania Melissa (Strong) Collord.

Anna first married an officer in the US Navy and they had one child Martha J. Hayes. Her husband died while on duty in the service and she remarried Captain James L. Workman USN and they had no children.
Anna was a perfect wife living her entire life continually moving, first with the ministry of her father and the two Navy husbands. She served as secretary of the United Nations Association of San Diego and numerous civic duties and functions.

She Is survived by her husband of 44 years Dr, James L. Workman of Eliasville, her daughter Martha Janene Hayes of Annandale, Va. her brother Dr. Paul A. Collord Jr. and wife Doreen of Indianapolis, Ind., two grandsons, Graham Halstead of N.Y., and Trevor Halstead of Baltimore, Md. and numerous nephews and nieces.

Interment will be In the Ozark Cemetery, Ozark, Christian County, Mo. No cards or flowers please.

Fumiko Shiroma Layfield, 85, passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019 in Bryan. Visitation was Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019 at 10 a.m. in Pioneer Cemetery.

Fumiko Shiroma was born Oct. 10, 1933 in Nakagusuku-son, Okinawa. She was the second born of seven children to Seisho and Yoshi Shiroma. She attended school at Nakagusuku primary school until April, 1945, when during World War II, the Americans invaded Okinawa. Fumiko and family had to flee their home. Her father was involved in the war and died in May 1945 and Fumiko’s older brother was involved in the fighting so she had to help her pregnant mother and four younger siblings escape amidst chaos and bombs. After the war, she lived in a refugee camp with her family and many other Okinawans, Her youngest sister was born there and her younger brother died there. She remembers being so very hungry and Americans giving her candy. Once released from the refugee camp, Fumiko attended Nakagusuku Junior High until 1949 when she began working at Rycom restaurant as a cashier, She then got a job at Ryukyu Central Exchange as a waitress where she worked for five years.  She met Okey Layfield who was stationed at Futenma army base. While trying to help a girl friend meet Okey, Fumiko ended up dating him instead and married him on Dec. 24, 1959. She first set foot in the United States of America on Jan. 4, 1960. They settled in his home town of Graham in 1960.

Fumiko’s strength was her work ethic. Fumiko worked at Dairy King and then Mr. Fine’s sewing factory for many years while in Graham. She was recognized at Mr. Fines with an award for not missing a single day of work in 15 years of employment. In 1976 when Okey’s employer, Corse Music Company, burned down, Okey and Fumiko started Layfield’s Music where they sold records, 8-tracks, cassettes, musical instruments and car stereos. They later added VHS video rentals which later became their main business. Fumiko would work at Graham Magnetics to supplement the family’s income until the business was stable. Even after Okey’s death in 1996, Fumiko continued operating her business until 2000 when she closed it permanently.

Fumiko had three children in four years -- Diana, Malinda and Gary -- and she found adjustment to American life challenging but she always found home to be her safety net and foundation.

While Okey was the creative spirit, Fumiko was the no nonsense business woman. She was the financial wizard and quintessential recycle/repurpose expert in order to save money and keep the family afloat. Her motto was to get out of debt as quickly as possible and do without anything unnecessary or frivolous until debt-free. Work, save, and work some more. Even though she was careful with money, she was also very generous, her children describe Fumiko as excruciatingly frugal, incredibly selfless, direct, hardworking, super camera shy, uber practical, never wasteful, reluctantly affectionate, tough when she has to be, unexpectedly sensitive, possessing a knack for numbers and money. She was a woman who worked tirelessly her whole life just so her children can have a better life. She is missed already.

Survivors include: daughters, Diana Lewis and husband, Bill of Wichita Falls and Malinda Klein of College Station; son, Gary Layfield and wife, Cathi of Frisco; grandchildren, Charlie and Elizabeth Lewis, Kelli and Kent Klein and David and Zachary Layfield; brother, Seiyu Shiroma; sisters, Hideko Yin and Emiko Yamada; brother-in-law, Richard Layfield.

Sherry Ann (Schlittler) Barnes, 79, resident of Wagoner, Okla., passed away Monday, Aug. 5, 2019 at her home. She was born May 14, 1940 in Graham where she attended public school and graduated from Graham High School in 1957.

Sherry married Harry Edward Barnes Jr on July 2, 1983 in Wagoner County where they made their home.

She worked at Wagoner Eye Clinic for more than 20 years where she retired as office manager in 2005.

She will always be remembered for her love of her family, her home, and her pets. She loved watching animals, birds and butterflies.

Sherry is survived by her husband, Harry, of the home; children, Jim (Trish) Schlittler, Bill (Kim) Schlittler, and Ron (Connie) Schlittler; grandchildren, Kara, Jason, Carson and Brennan; sister, Connie Strickland; mother, Mildred Berry; along with nieces, nephews, other family members and friends who will miss her dearly.

In lieu of flowers, per Sherry’s wish, please donate to Best Friends of Pets, PO Box 14547, Oklahoma City, OK 73113 or online at bestfriendsofpets.org.

Letha Pearl Hopkins passed away Aug. 12, 2019 in Gun Barrel City. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home with interment following in Graceland Cemetery near Jermyn.

Letha was born March 14, 1933 in Lamesa and was a long-time resident of Bryson. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bryson.

Growing up Letha was also known as Red and Freck but almost everyone, friends and family, knew her as Nan.

In the days before she went home, Letha was surrounded by her loving, caring family.

As she said goodbye, she had four generations there in her arms including her daughters Mary and Holly, her granddaughter Lisa and her great granddaughter Brooklyn.

She loved that she had a niece that was her namesake, Joyce Pearl. They were so very close.

She was happiest in her kitchen cooking biscuits and gravy.

She loved a cup of coffee and a cigarette on her porch in the quiet hours of early morning. I’m sure she and Papa are sharing a cup now.

She was blessed with a very large family. Some born into it, but many others were just chosen to be in the family. For instance, she loved Jason Harwell so much. He was always there for her when she needed help with Papa when he was so ill. Jason, even though she always called him Justin, meant so very much to her.
She was so close to her granddaughter, Lisa. They used to sneak down to the pond at the bird farm and fish and get into mischief and they really thought no one else knew.

She was such a caring, gentle soul. If you were in trouble or needed help she was always there. But don’t be fooled…that red hair was a warning that if you messed with her loved ones you better beware.

She has always been the strong one. The rock for all the rest of us.

Survivors include: Her children, Mary James and her husband, Larry, Tiffany Franklin, Bert Douglas Hopkins and wife Jenny, Donetta Duncan and husband Lawrence, Lenetta Bourque and husband Blair, Calvin Hopkins, Robert Hopkins and wife Kelly, Anthony Salazar and wife Melanie and so many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; Her Sisters, Connie Reynolds, Juliana Shotwell, Fanny June Hunter; she was preceded in death by her first Husband Edwin Marlette ( Shorty) Franklin and her husband for 46 years Bert Elijah Hopkins; Three sons, Rickey Lee Franklin, Donnie Hopkins, John Hopkins; Sisters, Pauline Fore, Leeatta Peacock Grove, Eva Mae Cole; Brothers, Jack Dalton Hand, Louis Sherwood (Red) Hand, Miriam Joe Hand, Jeff David Hand.

Billy Ray Alcorn, 80, passed away Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 at his home in Graham. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019 at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Graham. Burial will follow in Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home. Visitation was Monday, Aug. 19 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home in Graham.

Bill was born Nov. 18, 1938 in Flint Creek Community to the late J.W. “Jack” and Fannie (Worsham) Alcorn. He married Ruth Maxey on June 3, 1977 in Graham and she preceded him in death on Aug. 10, 2017.

Bill was a longtime resident of Graham and a member of the First Baptist Church. His brother, Bobby Jack Alcorn, preceded him in death in 1981.

Bill worked at Hexcel for 30 years before retiring in 1994. After retirement, Bill and his beloved wife Ruth devoted time to creative endeavors which included decorative metal artwork and writing children’s stories that combined their love of storytelling and Texas history. Bill had a heart for children. He coached little league baseball for many years and taught boys in the RA program at church. During the 2018-2019 school year, he participated in a mentoring program at Crestview Elementary School. He was a wonderful Dad, Grandad, and Great-Grandad to many and will be greatly missed.

Survivors include; children, Diane Krause and husband Alan of Mobile, Ala.; Daniel Alcorn and wife Melissa of Weatherford; Sharon Holland and husband John of Johannesburg, South Africa; Donna Sears and husband Gary of Graham; Jill Letwin and husband Gil of Sylvan Lake, Alberta, Canada; Keith Maxey and wife Gayle of Tye; fourteen grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren. Other survivors include sister-in-law Louise Alcorn of Fort Worth; nephews Robert Alcorn and wife Olga of Flower Mound, and Brian Alcorn and wife Amber of Fort Worth; brother-in-law Ben Rhodes and wife Betty of Gainesville;sister-in-law Julie Nunley of Haltom City, and sister-in-law Armilda Maxey of Jacksboro.

Memorials may be made to the International Mission Board through the First Baptist Church or the Old Post Office Museum of Graham.

Jeanette Lavay Popp 69 years old, of Bryson, went to be with our lord and savior on the morning of Aug. 15, 2019. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 at McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home in Graham. Jeanette’s battle with lung cancer has finally been won when our father gave Jeanette ultimate healing.

Jeanette was born Nov. 23, 1949 to Edith And Johnnie Stallcup and she was one of five sisters. Jeanette had a contagious humor, beautiful smile, courageous soul and she was loved by so many. Jeanette was a champion for the underdog and no battle was too big.

Jeanette is survived by two sisters JoAnn and Charles Graham of Springtown, Rita May and James Key of North Carolina, Shirley Jean and Bill Batchelder of Graham; two daughters, Kathleen Milligan Cejas and her husband Juan Cejas of Fort Worth, Rita Brandon of Arkansas; one son Eddie Lovelady of Florida.

Nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren and 14 nieces and nephews. Chosen family John and Raelynda Nievar of Graham, Ernest and San Juana Jackson of Graham, Ray Francis of Grand Prairie and Larry Johnson of Bryson.

Preceding her in death was her beloved daughter Nancy DePriest of Graham, her mother Edith Sparks of Azle, her Father Johnnie Stallcup of Gun Barrell City, her sister Johnnie Hamm of Graham and her Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Stallcup of Graham.

Esther Lois McMillan passed away Aug. 18, 2019 in Graham at the age of 92 years. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in McAdams (Pickwick) Cemetery in Palo Pinto County.

She was born April 29, 1927 in Sandpoint, Idaho and moved to South Bend as a child. She was raised by her grandparents George and Eldora Palmer in the McClusky Hotel in South Bend. She married William Andrew McMillan on Jan. 5, 1942 and he preceded her in death in 1996. She was also preceded in death by two sons, William Roy McMillan and Charles Edward McMillan and by two brothers, Roy Hubbard and S.P Hubbard. She was a member of the Salem-Crestview United Methodist Church.

Survivors include a son, Dan McMillan and wife Carol; daughter, Patricia McKnight; nine grandchildren, Sidney Kelly, Kelly Noakes, Margaret McMillan, Sara McMillan, Matt McMillan, Lane McMillan, Heather Pearson, Ryan Gordy and Patrick Cantrell; 12 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; sister in law, Mattie Hubbard.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, PO Box 190567, Dallas, TX 75219-0567.

Jim Langley, Sr., 60, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. Visitation will be Friday, Aug. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at Morrison Funeral Home.

Jim was born March 24, 1959 in Stephenville to the late Clarence Hiram and Mary Wilma (Phears) Langley. He married Joyce Stewart, March 20, 1985 in Palo Pinto and she preceded him in death on Nov. 8, 2012. Jim was a member of the Nazarene Church, Lake Country Cruisers, Christian Motorcyclist Association and Citizens Police Auxiliary. He was employed at K&K Motors in Graham.

Survivors include: daughter, Rae M. Bodey and husband Luke of Jacksboro; sons, Jimmy Langley, Jr. and wife Mandy of Graham and William C. Langley and wife Misty of Abilene; sisters, Delores Ramsey of Victoria and Bonnie Langley of Abilene; brothers, Larry Langley of Olney and Billy Langley of Jacksboro; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Nancy Jane Sloan, 78, resident of Newcastle passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones Monday, Aug. 19, 2019.

Nancy was born in Krum Oct. 17, 1940 and is the daughter of Robert Lee Harris and Gladys Maud Harris (Davis). Nancy was married to Doyle Rhea Sloan on Nov. 26, 1965. She was a loving mother and grandmother, caring friend and devoted wife to Doyle. Nancy enjoyed spending time with her family and spoiling her grandchildren. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Olney.

She was survived by her sister, Sally Otts and daughter Kristy Stucker of Newcastle; her brother, Dan Harris and daughter Katie Harris of Olney; niece, Marchand Ming; grandson, Rocky Sloan of Nocona; granddaughters, Carrie Sloan Withers and husband Ron of Mineral, Va., Sharry Sloan Putnam and husband Dean of Wylie, Chelsea Sloan and her children of Moore, Okla., and Natalie Tarpley and husband John of Gainesville. Her great grand-children, Cathrynn, Abbygale and Sophia Withers; Mercedes and Bella Putnam; Jonathan, Hunter and Ally Sloan, Life Long Friend, Glenda Sullivan and Baby Aiden Reager and many other loving family members and dear friends.

Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Gladys Harris; brother, Jack Lee Harris; her husband, Doyle Rhea Sloan; sons, Terry “Sonny” Sloan and Jeffery Doyle Sloan.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23 at Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at Newcastle Cemetery.

Inez Williamson Heggie, 101, passed away Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019 in Houston, just two weeks short of her 102nd birthday. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 22 at First United Methodist Church in Graham. Burial followed in Pioneer Cemetery in Graham. Family visitation was on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home.

A memorial service for her many Houston friends and family will also be held in Houston in the Chapel at The Clarewood House, 7400 Clarewood Dr. on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 2 p.m.

Inez was born Sept. 1, 1917 in Graham. Her late parents, Dora and Bill Williamson, were a well-known and respected pioneer family in Young County. Inez married Kenneth Heggie in 1938, and he preceded her in death in 1961.

Inez grew up on the family farm in Young County near the banks of Rock Creek. She initially attended the one-room school at Henry Chapel before the family moved into Graham. She attended Texas Woman’s University in Denton for two years, finishing her degree at Texas A&M University in Kingsville after Kenneth’s death. She had a love for Texas history, and became a middle school history teacher. After she retired from the Spring Branch School District, Inez’s students maintained contact with her for many years, a testament to the impact she made on so many children’s lives and the interest she had in all people.

In her spare time, she was highly creative, and loved gardening, butterfly collecting, flower arranging, needle pointing and painting of all kinds. Her oil, watercolor and needle point projects provided her many hours of joy.

She loved her family, and is survived by her two sons, Bill Heggie and wife Carolyn of Houston, and Larry Heggie and wife Susie of Richardson. She was immensely proud of her four grandchildren, Kristen Heggie of Nashville, Kimberly Heggie of Houston, and Brittney Heggie and Travis Heggie of Dallas.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Clarewood House in Houston for the extraordinary and loving care they provided to Inez during her stay there. Friends may make contributions in Inez’s memory to Clarewood House Charitable Trust (clarewoodhouse.com), First United Methodist Church of Graham, TX (fumcgraham.org), First United Methodist Church of Houston, TX (fmhouston.com) or a religious or charity organization of your choosing.

Alice Marie Blaine passed away Aug. 25, 2019 at her home near Graham. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28 at McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home with interment following at the Medlan Chapel Cemetery. Family visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Alice was born May 6, 1952 in Fremont, Neb. and moved to Graham in 1973. She had worked as a custom harvester and at Graham Magnetics.

Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Gary Blaine; son, Gary Blaine, Jr. and wife Jennifer; two daughters, Angel Wages and husband Jeff, Sherry Bahl and husband Michael; eight grandchildren, Sadie Wages, Lee Wages, Walter Wages, Taylor Blaine, Allison Blaine, Blake Bahl, Austin Bahl, and Lacey Bahl. Alice was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Miller, two brothers, Dennis Miller and Allen Miller and by a grandson, Hunter Bahl.

Thomas “Tom” David Shawver Sr., 80, went to be with his Lord on Aug. 21, 2019 at his home in Young County surrounded by his family.

A visitation was held at Bible Baptist Church from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26.

A funeral service was at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 27 at Newport Baptist Church.

Tom was born May 9, 1939 to Earl and Inez (Myers) Shawver in Seymour, Texas. He married Shirley Ann Isaacs on May 30, 1992 in Graham. Tom was a heavy equipment operator for 31 years but was most proud of serving his country in the Army. He enjoyed spending his time with his family.

Tom is preceded in death by his first wife Juanita Shawver; his parents Earl and Inez Shawver; brother, Charles Shawver; and grandchildren Abigail Shawver and Garrett Damron.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife Shirley Shawver; children, Melissa Foster and husband Mike of Denton, Tommy Shawver and wife Stacey of Throckmorton, Kevin Damron and wife Trishell of Jacksboro, Deanna Williams and husband Randell of Megargel, Doug Damron and wife Michele of Olney, Emily Hughes and Husband Roy of Breckenridge; siblings, Dennis Shawver, Barbara Morton, and Bonnie Kennedy; along with 18 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

If so, desired memorials may be given to:

Hospice of Wichita Falls
4909 Johnson Road
Wichita Falls, Texas 76310

Nathan Leon Herpeche, 57, of Graham, died on the evening of Sunday, Aug. 25. He was cremated by McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home who was in charge of services.

He was born in Crowell April 27, 1962 to Gaston Nathan “Cap” Herpeche and Jean Ann Hollis Herpeche Pratt.

He was an oilfield pumper and mechanic. He was a former CO at Lindsey State Jail. He loved to fish and spend time with his family. He was most proud of being a father and grandfather. He will be missed by numerous family members and friends.

He is survived by son, Brandon Nathanial and wife Jennifer, of Jacksboro, son, James Allen and wife Ellie Brock and grandchildren, ex-wife, Sherry Kaiser Folk, of Graham and grandchildren Jack, Greg, Spencer and Burke.

He had three brothers, Gaston “Butch” Herpeche, of Graham, Anthony and wife Judy Herpeche, of Graham, Brad Herpeche, of Graham and Matthew and wife Cynthia Herpeche, of Granbury. He had five sisters, Dorothy and husband Curtis Hamm, of Graham, Nancy Sanders, of Paris, Texas, Valerie and husband Steve Patterson, of Mineral Wells, Debbie and husband David Candler, of Dayton and Sarah and husband Michael Brathole, of Bryson.

He was preceded in death by an infant daughter Taylor Herpeche, mother, Jean Ann Hollis Herpeche Pratt and father, Gaston Nathan “Cap” Herpeche.

Todd Martin Beck, 51, passed away Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019 in Austin. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. 

Todd was born Sept. 14, 1967 in Arlington. He graduated from Graham High School and attended Texas Tech University. Todd was an employee of Salvation Army in Austin.

Survivors include; mother and step-father, Judy and Aud Kinser of Graham, father and step-mother, Martin and Wanda Beck of Wichita Falls; uncle, Roger Beck and wife Elaine of Houston; also surviving are several cousins.

Todd was preceded in death by a brother, Venson Beck in 1990.

Memorials may be given to Salvation Army Center, 4216 S. Congress Ave., Austin, Texas 78745 or the Humane Society.

Bobby Jack Johnson, 87, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019 in Elk City, Okla. Graveside services will be Saturday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. in Newcastle Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home in Graham.

Bobby was born June 3, 1932 in Newcastle to Charlie Burl and Lura Mae (Davis) Johnson. He served in the Army 1952 to 1954 in France and Germany.

Bobby was married to Lois WyNell “Nell” Allen Sept. 2, 1955 and she passed away Sept. 10, 1989.  Bobby married Wanda Fay (Belvin-Biehl) Dec. 4, 1992 in Wyoming and she passed away Dec. 26, 2012.  Bobby spent his career working in the oil and gas industry for 59 years.

Survivors include: children, Bobby Dale Johnson and wife, Brenda of Elk City, Okla., Billy Jack Johnson of Elk City, Okla., Angela Rynette Smith and husband, Mike of Elk City, Okla., Steven Biehl and wife, Suzanne of Albuquerque, N.M. and Lisa Kay (Biehl) Shephard and husband, Worth of Albuquerque, N.M.; grandchildren, Blake DeWayne Johnson, Bradley Dale Johnson, Joie WyNell Johnson, Dustin Brandon Maddox, LaShea Danette Harris, Casey JaNell Whitson, Nicole Leanne Robertson, and Hailey Shephard; 12 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Brenda and sister, Mona Beth.

James Darwin Helvey, 91, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, in Graham. Funeral services will be Saturday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Graham; interment at Cottonwood Cemetery in Bryson. The family will have visitation at McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home Friday evening Sept. 13, from 6-7 p.m.

He was born Nov. 22, 1927 to Carmen and Floyd Helvey in Young County and lived the majority of his life in Graham. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1945-1947 as a motor-machinist mate, Fireman First Class, on the U.S.S. Pilotfish. He then worked for E and H Drilling Company as a driller from 1954-1966. He also worked at Graham Magnetics from 1966-1986 as an assistant plant manager. After moving to Fort Worth, he worked at the Fort Worth Club as a security officer until 1990. He had a landscaping business until he moved back to Graham in 1999.

He is survived by his wife, Pat Helvey, of Graham, one son, James Willard “Jim” Helvey and wife Sandra, of Graham, one sister, Boots Davis, of Olney, step-daughters Stacy Lewis and husband PWee of Graham, Connie Wright and husband Don, of Harrison, Mich., Donna Stott and husband Gary, of Lake Worth, Julia Hopkins and husband Danny, of Archer City; grandchildren: Misty Little and husband Shawn of Lipan, Tanya Bell and husband Guy, of Graham, Wade Edwards and wife Keya, of Graham, Sadie Farr and husband Jake of San Angelo, Ben Lewis and wife Kris of Brenham, Seth Lewis and wife Kelsey, of Kyle, and Chaney Landgraf and fiancé Marissa, of Los Colinas, Larry Tadlock, of Wichita Falls, Kyle Neckel and wife Michelle, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Shawn Neckel and wife Cheryl, of Sanford, Mich., Shannon Sosa and husband Daniel, of Austin, Becky Martin, of Wichita Falls, Lindsey Page and husband TJ, of Austin, and Caleb Hopkins and wife Mary, of Wichita Falls, great-grandchildren Kaylee, Lynsey, Jayden, Mariah, Preslee, Charli, Wyatt, Wynn, Toby, Emily, Nash, Millie, Seth, Ivy, Olive, Kassidy, Kamdyn, Kennedy, Hayden, Mason and Brodie. He also leaves behind a host of extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Carmen, wives Nina Farabee and Lou Hancock-Helvey, brother Willard Helvey, four sisters, Virginia Kelley, Bobbye Wickham, Marguerette Helvey, and Wilma Donahoe-Jones, a step-daughter, Lisa Hancock Edwards.

Papa will be remembered as a kind, caring, and loving soul who enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, skeet shooting, playing cards, and a good game of 42. His bright, blue eyes and loving words will stay in the hearts of all who loved and cherished him.

Ronnie Dee Arrell passed away Sept. 10, 2019 in Graham. A memorial service was at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Oak Street Baptist Church in Graham. McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ronnie was born Sept. 1, 1957 in Olney to James and Jackie Arrell and lived in Graham most of his life. He had worked for many years in the oil field and was a farmer and rancher. Ronnie was a member of the Young County Masonic Lodge #485 and Oak Street Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife Mollie (Ownby) Arrell of Graham; three sons, Ronnie Edwards, Brad Register and Robert Register; step son, Robert Ownby; brother, Rocky Arrell of Cuero; sister, Tincia Ann Seginski of Paradise Valley, Nev. and five grandchildren.

Jimmye Lynn Brown went home to be with God and her husband Sunday night, Sept. 8, 2019 in Mesa, Ariz. at the age of 85. 

Mrs. Brown was born Aug. 29, 1934 in Olney to Annabell Davis and Lynn Davis. On Oct. 24, 1952, Jimmye married Don B. Brown in Olney.

In 2008, Jimmye moved to Mesa, Ariz. from Graham. Mrs. Brown is survived by her two children:  Donna Avery of Gilbert, Ariz. and Michael Brown of Boring, Ore., plus four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Terry L. Stanton 59 passed away Aug. 6, 2019 in Gainesville. Terry was born Sept. 8, 1959 to J.C. and Marie Stanton in Brownfield.

He lived most of his life in Newcastle. He is survived by two sisters, Linda Pruitt, of Graham, and Nora and husband Chuck Brookins, of Aubrey. Nephews Jason Pruitt and children Brooklyn and Carter, of Graham, Chuck and Reena Brookins, children Gracie and Sydney, of Wichita Falls, and Carl Stanton, of Connecticut. Niece Cory Spurlin and son’s J.T. Spurlin, of Newcastle, Sean and Makayla Osborn; children Grayson and Leighton of Olney. One aunt Lois Stanton, of Newcastle, and many cousins.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers Glen and Roy Stanton.

Jerry Keith York, 88, passed away on Sept. 23, 2019 in Llano. Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home. Graveside service will be Saturday, Sept. 28, at 11 a.m. in Pioneer Cemetery.

Jerry was born on April 19, 1931 to Edwin and Izora York in Muleshoe. He lived the majority of his life in Graham and graduated from Graham High School in 1949. He met and married Wilma Luna, the love of his life in Jan. 27, 1952, shortly after he was called to serve his country in the Korean Conflict in the Marine Corps. After he arrived home, Jerry started working for Heath Electric, which gave him the foundation to start his own business, York Electric 1979-2012. He served the community of Graham in many ways with his civic involvement with the Lion’s Club as a lifetime member helping with events such as the PK Relays and the carnival, while providing spiritual guidance through his ordainment as a Southern Baptist Deacon serving many churches in the Graham area. In his spare time, Jerry made his early morning coffee rounds to the local banks, and the DQ. He enjoyed metal detecting with Roger McClannahan, and fishing at South Padre and Colorado with Lawrence Barnhill (Barny). He extended his love of fishing to his family who he would take to South Fork, Colorado every year. In his later years, he had a passion for singing in the choir of the Prime Time Singers of the First Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife Wilma Luna York, his three children and their families: Son Michael and wife Vevalyn York, of Brenham, Grandson Joshua and wife Sabrina, great granddaughters Braelynn and Brielle York, of Brenham. Daughter Jerri Gail and husband Dennis Howard, of New Braunfels. Grandson Daniel and wife Alicia Howard, of Irving. Daughter Greta and husband Brent Swenson, of Granite Shoals. Granddaughter Cheyenne and husband Blake Schulze, of Llano, who are expecting their first child March 30, 2020. Jerry leaves behind a multitude of extended family, friends, and especially his Celeste Care family in Llano who took excellent care of him until his passing.

Jerry was preceeded in death by his brothers and sisters: Pauline, Glen, Phyllis, Dwaine, Elzie, Donald, and Darlene York Bramlett.

Even though he will be missed dearly, Jerry has gone to his forever home to celebrate with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Oh, the mansion that awaits him there! “Come, my Lord, no longer tarry, Take my randsomed soul away, Send thine angels now to carry, Me to realms endless day” – Come Thou Fount