James Preston Wesley, 78, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019 in Dallas. Memorial services were Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel.

Preston was born March 4, 1941 in Graham to the late Henry James and Jewell (Martin) Wesley. He married Sandra Reger Aug. 17, 1972 in Jacksboro. Preston was a retired Long Haul Truck Driver for thirty years. He was an animal lover and enjoyed farming and ranching, hunting, wood working, and traveling.

Survivors include: wife, Sandra Wesley, of Graham; sister, Alma Ruth Reger, of Eliasville; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by sister, Mary Pearl Lemons.

Memorials may be made to Humane Society of Young County.

Kurt Johann Leemann, 73, was born July 15, 1946, in Winterthur, Switzerland, to the late Kurt and Helene (Gwizdala) Leemann. He passed from this life Oct. 30, at home. Private graveside services were held Friday, Nov. 1, at Restland Cemetery in Olney, with arrangements under the direction of Lunn Funeral Home of Olney. Eulogy was given by Steve Ashton, officiant.

Kurt attended schools and trade school in Winterthur. He moved in 1969 from Switzerland to England where he worked for Trennjaeger. In 1970, he immigrated to the United States and worked for 20 years as a steel fabrication equipment sales and service professional for Production Machinery of Baltimore, Md., traveling all over the U.S. He had lived in Pasadena, Farmers Branch and Lewisville. He and Tommye (Clark) Leemann were together forty years. They married April 2, 1984, in Denton.

In 1989, Kurt settled in Archer County, north of Olney. He was employed several years with Hub Machine and Tool; then Southern Bleacher Co. of Graham, from which he retired Dec. 11, 2018, after 25 years. Kurt worked a lifetime in the steel industry, making good use of his able hands and remarkable mind.

Survivors include his wife, Tommye Leemann; three sons: Roger Leemann and wife, Cyndie, of Tampa, Fla.; Marshall Leemann and wife, Krista, of Oak Ridge, N.C.; and Marcus Leemann, of Garberville, Calif.; and daughter-in-law, Jamy Leemann, of Denison. Kurt was preceded in death by a son, Steve Leemann, Dec. 13, 2014, and a foster son, Donald Pemberton, June 29, 1989.

Grandchildren are Kyle Leemann of Denton, Kevyn Leemann of Tampa, Fla.; Kyra Leemann and Janae Leemann of Denison; and Blake Leemann and Quinnlyn Leemann of Oak Ridge, N.C.

Vreni Füchs, his sister, preceded him in death Feb. 1, 2019. He is survived by his niece, Simone Keller, and her children, Damian Hayoz and Ronja Hayoz; and his brother-in-law, Richard Füchs; all of Switzerland.

Other survivors include his sisters-in-law: Mollye Ashton and husband, Steve, of Archer City and Terrye Tatum and husband, Danny, of Olney; brothers-in-law Ronnie Clark and wife, Marje, of Olney and Mickey Clark and wife, Kathy, of Flora, La.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, Texas 75231 or the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, Virginia 22202.

Celeste Cusenbary Gerber, age 71, passed away unexpectedly Nov. 2, 2019. She has now joined her lifelong love, Chuck Gerber, her daughter Stephanie, granddaughter Presley, her parents, and grandparents. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 7, at 12 p.m. in Morrison Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pioneer Cemetery in Graham.  

Celeste greeted this world on Dec. 18, 1947 in Graham. She was happily welcomed by parents E.C. (Collie) Cusenbary and Mary Helen Orrell Cusenbary and proud big brother Wade. From that point on Celeste and Wade were inseparable. Childhood was filled with family in Abilene and Graham, the favorite times spent with special cousins. Celeste attended both Graham High School then graduated from Richland High School in 1966. She spent a couple semesters in Denton at North Texas State University and then started working for an insurance company. While living in Ft. Worth she noticed a handsome helicopter pilot grilling steaks by the pool, and he drove a corvette! On Aug. 9, 1969 Celeste married that handsome pilot, Chuck, and began their nearly 50 year love story. After the couple honeymooned in Colorado they moved to Denver for work. In 1972, Celeste began her favorite role, one she was destined to be, when she became a mother and the young couple welcomed their first child, their only son Michael. The little family moved around for a few years and landed in Wichita Falls when they joyfully added their first daughter, Stephanie in 1975. Stephanie was one of her greatest gifts and greatest heartaches. Two more daughters completed the family with the addition of Amanda in 1978 and Sherami in 1982. Celeste spent her time caring for her children and giving her gifts of love. She was artistic and crafty and showed her love by making clothes, Halloween costumes for her children and drawing pictures for them to color. The now big family of six made their home in Austin for a short period of time before their lives were upheaved when Stephanie unexpectedly died at age nine. North Richland Hills was the next and final stop for the saddened family. Here Celeste reached out to her community and found friendships in others who enjoyed bears and collecting. She became a member of Bear Patrol and shared her love of bears with those in need. In addition to finding fun in working at Bear Hugs after so many years of being a stay-at-home mom she also found a desire for entrepreneurship. In 1991, Celeste opened her own stuffed animal store, Huggy Stuff. For many years she passionately gave the retail business her all, all while being an exemplary mother. She gave her heart to her employees and customers alike. After the store closed, she took time to research more about model horses and developed friendships in that community. Celeste also allowed herself time to pursue another passion of enjoying horse racing and the friendships that hobby brought. In 2004, she became a grandmother to her first granddaughter Caden to whom she passed her passion for horses. In 2008, she said she was given the greatest birthday gift when her grandson Brady was born on her 61st birthday. Celeste’s third grandchild, Presley, was born in 2011 and she has been patiently waiting with Stephanie to spend eternity together. In 2015, she became a horse-owner to her beloved Sugarfoot.

These are mere facts of Celeste’s life and haven’t expressed the amazing woman and human she was.

Celeste was love. Her love shined through in how she made others feel. She loved so deeply. She expressed her love with ease and gave unconditionally. All that knew Celeste knew her heart, especially her family. Her husband, her children, her brother, her parents and grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins were her everything. Yet, she still had more to give. She gave her love to friends, to employees, to customers, to bear show enthusiasts, to model horse collectors, to race horse fans, all the way to the check-out lady at the grocery store. She taught by example the value of hard work, good judgment, courage, and integrity. How to endure and to keep going.

Celeste is survived by her son, Michael Gerber; daughter, Sherami Gerber; daughter, Amanda and son-in-law Lance Beach; grandchildren, Caden and Brady Beach; brother, Wade Cusenbary; sister, Cathy Haigood, brother-in-law, Tom Gerber; Aunt Estelle Dowdle; niece, Marisa Patteson; nephew, Nick Cusenbary; great nephews, Grayson and Sullivan Patteson and Jaxon Cusenbary; step-father, Jim Dunn; and numerous treasured cousins. She will be gravely missed and forever remembered by the legacy of love she created in her family and friendships.

Wilford Allan Pyles, 80, a resident of Graham, passed away Sunday,  Nov. 3, 2019, at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, Miss. 

Memorial Services are to be held Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 4:30 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home in Graham.

Mr. Pyles was born on Feb. 22, 1939 in Burneyville, Okla. to the late William Arthur Pyles and Eula Beatrice Kingston Pyles. Elder Pyles began preaching at the age of 15. Over his career he preached in 37 different states across the country. He had served as pastor at Medlan Chapel Primitive Baptist Church in Graham since 1965.

He is survived by his wife, Sarah Allene Rushing Pyles; two sons, David Pyles (Karen) and Daniel Lee Pyles; daughter, Lynn Louise Bruce (Daniel); sister, Jean Anthony; brother, Lee Pyles (Patti); five grandchildren, Caitlin Beauchamp (Dan), Claire Bruce, Justin Bruce, John Z. Pyles and Allison S. Pyles and two great grandchildren, Luna Beauchamp and Wendell Beauchamp. Mr. Pyles is also preceded in death by a brother, Olen Ray Pyles.

Nelda Sue Everett Hamm, age 71, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019 in Burkburnett. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, in the Chapel of Lunn Funeral Home in Olney. Arrangements are under the direction of Lunn Funeral Home of Olney.

Nelda was born on Oct. 30, 1948 in Olney, to the late Ernest Houston Everett, Sr. and Sally (Long) Everett. She moved to Graham in 1982 from Mason City, Iowa and worked at Graham Regional Hospital for 28 years until her retirement. She married Lewis Ray Hamm on Feb. 27, 1984. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her brother, Freddie Ray Everett.
Survivors include her three daughters, Debbie Lynn Sedlacek of Burleson, Linda Kay Rogers of Burkburnett, Susan Rae Lucas of Burkburnett; a brother, Ernest Houston Everett, Jr. of Graham; and four grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to the family at 917 Patricia Street, Burkburnett, Texas 76354.

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

Eddie Reedy, 84, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019 in Graham. Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Eddie was born June 26, 1935 in Young County to the late Herman Raymond and Clara Mae (Roark) Reedy. He graduated from Graham High School in 1954. Eddie married Doreen Elliott, June 29, 1956 in Graham. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Wash., where he served as panel operator supervisor for the Nike-Hercules missile for protection of the base. Eddie was retired from the US Postal Service after thirty years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, a member of New Ground and Celebration Choir.

Survivors include; wife, Doreen Reedy, of Graham; daughter, Marla Dabbert and husband Brad, of Lubbock; son, Mark Sorrells, of Graham; brother, Russell Reedy and wife Cookie, of Graham; grandchildren, Madeline and Colton Dabbert and a chosen grandson, Dustin Bullock.

Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Mission Fund, 620 Fourth Street, Graham, Texas 76450.

Adam Wailes, 22, passed away Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019, in Wichita Falls as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Funeral will be Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Pioneer Cemetery.

Adam was born Sept. 30, 1997, in Greeley, Colo., to Jim and LaDonna Singleton Wailes. He graduated Class of 2016 from Graham High School in Graham. He attended Texas Tech University, North Central Texas College, and Vernon College. After exploring different fields, Adam found his calling as an EMT for American Medical Response in Wichita Falls.

Adam loved life, loved his friends, loved being in the medical field; but mostly Adam loved his family. He will be greatly missed by all!

Survivors include: parents, Jim and LaDonna Wailes of Wichita Falls; sister, Anna Wailes of Wichita Falls; grandmother, Doris Walters of Murray; aunts and uncles, Roger and Connie Burgess of Greeley, Colo., Ken and Sandy Bennett of Windsor, Colo., and Kelvin and Betty Singleton of College Station; also surviving are several cousins and great aunts and uncles.

Visitation was Monday, Nov. 11 from 5-7 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home in Graham. Memorials may be made to; Claire Jones, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 930 West First Street, Suite 203, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.

Donald Lee Helm passed away Nov. 8, 2019 near Graham. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the First United Methodist Church in Graham with interment following in Pioneer Cemetery. McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Don was born March 25, 1941 in Fort Worth, and moved to the Possum Kingdom / Graham area in 1996. He was the owner/dealer of Don Helm Chevrolet Dodge from 1996 until 2010, and loved spending time visiting with his customers. Don was an avid fisherman and hunter who enjoyed nothing more than spending time at his hunting lease. He was a big fan of the Graham Steers and Lady Blues and was a proud sponsor the Young County Rodeo for many years. In his younger days, Don was an avid quarter horse showman and saddle bronc rider. He was a long-time member of Birdville Baptist Church, and later in life the PK Community Church.

Survivors include three sons, Craig Helm and wife Olga, Matthew Helm and wife Kellye, Darren Helm and wife Brenda; seven grandchildren, Ozzy Trejo, Matthew Queen, Mallory Crutcher, Peyton Darling, Matthew Conner Helm, Nick Helm and Abbie Helm.

Don was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Helm, a brother Herby Helm and by a sister, Carlene Messer.

Margaret Mary (Dalton) Boldt, 96, went to be with our Lord, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 in Irving. Funeral was 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at Morrison Funeral Home. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery in Graham.

Margaret was born May 6, 1923 in Palo Pinto, to the late Robert Samuel and Bertha Mae (Perry) Dalton. She was preceded in death by all eight of her brothers and sisters. She is the last of the “Dalton Gang” of her generation. Margaret grew up in Graham and married but divorced when her children were three and four years old. Being a single Mother she raised her children in Grand Prairie and was employed by Vought Aircraft which became Ling Temco Vought (LTV). She was one of the first women chief inspectors for the Navy F-8 Crusader super sonic jet aircraft. She inspected numerous aircraft throughout her career. She retired in 1981 at the age of 57 and moved back to Graham to be close to her family. Margaret was a member of First Baptist Church Graham.

Survivors include; son, Harold Boldt and wife Alexandra, of Little Rock, Ark.; daughter, Barbara Braddy and husband Terry, of Irving; grandchildren, Jimmy Henderson and wife Tisha, Gina Robinson and husband John; seven great grandchildren, Jacob and wife Sara, Hannah, Jimmy, William, Kennedy, Emily, and Jace; two great great grandchildren, Breleigh and Adelynn; also surving are numerous nieces and nephews.

We have so many cherished and wonderful memories and she will always be in our hearts.

Shirley Jo (Edwards) Varner, age 80, passed away in her home in Floydada on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 15, at Trinity Assembly of God in Floydada. Interment  followed at Floyd County Memorial Park.

Visitation was from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14, at Moore-Rose Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are under the personal care of Moore-Rose Funeral Home  in Floydada.

Shirley was born Sept. 19, 1939 to Omega Guy and Virgie Lee Goldie (Watts) Edwards in Bob Town. Shirley was the youngest of six. She married the love of her life Marvin Rainey Varner Nov. 24, 1960. They made their home in Floydada, with their two daughters, Virginia and Sabrina. Shirley was a homemaker and stay at home mom, grandmother and great-grandmother. During her spare time she was an active member of Companions N Caring, a charter member of Trinity Church of Floydada. Shirley also sang with Jubilee and attended First Baptist Church of Floydada.

Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Rainey Varner, daughter Virginia Pauline Dechant, parents, Omega Guy and Virgie Edwards, brothers, Wally Ben and Guy Edwards, two sisters, Grace Williams and Deloris Smith.

Shirley leaves behind a daughter Sabrina and husband Bobby Emert of Mounds, Okla., grandson- Chris Dechant and wife Melinda of Wolfforth, granddaughter Amanda and husband David Johnston of Floydada, grandson Eric Emert and wife Christina of Mounds, Okla. and grandson Joshua Emert and wife Nelly of Okla. Shirley leaves behind six great- grandchildren, Hanna Hernandez, Blake Arebalo, Megan Dechant, Tyler Dechant and Payton Arebalo, brother, Leo Edwards of Weatherford, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Online condolences may be made at www.moore-rose.com.

Ruba McCallister Weldon passed away Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 in Denton at the age of 89. A graveside service will be held at Pioneer Cemetery, Graham, Saturday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m.

A native of Graham, Ruba was born on April 17, 1930 to W.C. and Eva McCallister. Ruba married Joe C. Weldon on July 24, 1949 with whom she celebrated 56 years of marriage until his death in 2005.

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Ruba held family at the center of her life. Her work life included the Oak Street Grill which she and Joe operated for a short while. She also worked as a bookkeeper and manager for several businesses. In her free time, she enjoyed flower gardening, crochet, sewing, cooking, and her beloved Boston Terriers.

Ruba is survived by her daughter, Judy Thurmond; son-in-law, Clay; grandson, Lee; and great-granddaughter, Naiyah, all of Denton; several nieces and nephews; and an extended family brothers and sister-in-laws.

Richard G. Ligon, 83, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 at his home in Graham. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Loving Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Richard was born Dec. 15, 1935 in Graham to the late Sam Phillip and Sarah Bula (Rowley) Ligon. For Richard Ligon agriculture has been a way of life. He has been involved in every aspect of the beef industry from ranching to beef processing to the consumer food industry. He earned B.S. and M.S. Degrees in animal science from Texas Tech in 1958 and 1960. He was a member of the Livestock Judging Team while a student and later was instrumental in establishing the Stanley E. Anderson Livestock Team Scholarship. He served as a First Lieutenant in the Oklahoma Air National Guard for ten years. He served in 1969 as the first apprentice manager of the JA Land & Cattle Company for Montie Ritchie, the owner. The ranch is one of the largest ranches and oldest private cattle companies in Texas.

Ligon worked in the Beef division of Wilson Company, Inc. in Oklahoma City and other mid-west cities. He was beef processing manager from 1970 to 1973. He was president and general manager of Anderson Meats and Provision, Inc. in Oklahoma City from 1973 to 1975. The company was a major supplier for McDonald’s Corporation. In 1975 he became executive vice-president and general manager of Cattle Development Corp., Inc. in Amarillo, also a major supplier to McDonald’s.
In 1982, Ligon purchased a McDonald’s Restaurant franchise in Plainview, which he and Bobbie, his wife, owned for the next 20 years, until they retired and moved to Graham.

Ligon always found time to help the community. He and two others were instrumental in establishing a Ronald McDonald House in Lubbock. He served on the board from 1984 to 2007. His dedication prompted the establishment of the Richard Ligon Ronald McDonald House Service Award. He received the inaugural award. He was active in McDonald’s Corp., serving as chairman of the Regional Purchasing committee. He was awarded the Ronald McDonald Award in 1988.

While living in Plainview, he was president of the Chamber of Commerce, served as United Way president, fund drive chairman and budget chairman. He was Hale County Stock show president and sales chairman. He co-chaired the Wee Care Child Care Center Drive in Plainview and was a board member of the Hospice of the Plains. Richard was involved in Rotary Club International, being a Paul Harris Fellow. He served on the Plainview-Hale County Foundation and on the boards of two local banks. He was founding board member of Operators Reinsurance Co., which provides insurance to Texas McDonald’s operators. He was named Plainview Man of the Year in 1990. Other honors include the Francis Asbury Award for the Northwest Texas Methodist Annual Conference, the Ray J. Diekemper Lifetime of community Service Award and the West Texas Spirit Award. He is Texas Tech Wesley Foundation board Member Emeritus.

Since retiring and moving to Graham Richard was an active member of First United Methodist Church. He continued to serve on the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation, 2000 to 2016. He also served on the NCTC Advisory Board, Young County District Soil and Water Conservation Board, Senior Citizen Board, and Graham Regional Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary.

Ligon has remained loyal to his alma mater. He was President of the Texas Tech Alumni in 1997 and served on the advisory board for several years. He was president during the planning and construction of the Frazier Alumni Pavilion. He served as a board member of the Texas Tech Foundation, 2000 to 2012. Ligon was named Distinguished Alumnus of the College of Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources in 1997 and Distinguished Alumnus of Texas Tech University in 2007. He received the Gerald W. Thomas Outstanding Agriculturist Award for Agribusiness in 2008.

Survivors include; wife, Bobbie Ligon of Graham; daughter, Tammy Young and husband David of Trophy Club; son, Greg Ligon and wife Susan of Murphy; grandchildren, Daniel Ligon, Andrew Ligon, and Emma Young.

Visitation was Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home.

Richard was preceded in death by a brother, Robert E. Ligon and infant sister, Anita Louise.

The Family asks that Memorials be made to; First United Methodist Church of Graham, Senior Citizen Center of Graham, or Ronald McDonald House in Lubbock.
Our special thanks and love to Beyond Faith Hospice and loving caregivers, Ann Downing, Relin Upton and Jamie Sims.

Buena Lee Brooks Creswell passed away Nov. 18, 2019 at her home in Graham. Ms. Creswell was born July 12, 1943 in Graham where she lived most of her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Aubrey Taylor Brooks and Kathryn Inez Lisle Brooks, and a brother Jerry Taylor Brooks.

Survivors include her daughter, Tonya Creswell; a brother, Tommy Brooks; three nephews, Jerry, Michael and Rick; two nieces, Paula and Alyson.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Vivian Claudine (Spurlin) Hall went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 at 2:25 p.m.

Claudine was born in Haskell, to Claude and Oree (Pirkle) Spurlin on June 1, 1933. She had two siblings, brother Bill Spurlin (deceased) and sister Mary Loveless of Wichita Falls.

She married the love of her life, Dick Casey Hall, and they were married for 49 years before his passing in March of 1998. Together, Dick and Claudine had two children: daughter, Norma Steadham and son, Casey Hall.

Claudine (“Grams”) is survived by her children, Norma and Casey, and three grandchildren: Cassie Minter and husband Marc, Corey Steadham and wife April, and Chad Steadham and wife Zana. She also had nine great-grandchildren: Cobey, 23; Blake, 22; Keaira, 17; Micah, 12; Jaxon, 10; Brooke, 10; Camden, 6; Kate, 6; and Malachi, 3.

Claudine was precious to her family, and she was well known in her community as a giving, caring, and self-sacrificing woman. She was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church in Graham and a consistent volunteer at Graham General Hospital. She was absolutely lovely and a pleasure to know. Her bright blue eyes lit up every room she entered, and her smile was the sweetest, most genuine, and most comforting sight to those who loved her. She loved her family immensely, served her church and community faithfully, and lived her life honorably.

A graveside memorial service will be held at Red Top Cemetery Dec. 7, at 2 p.m.

Clifford Daryl Harvell passed away Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 in Graham.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home in Graham. Visitation were from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, at the funeral home.
Cliff was born on Feb. 8, 1973 in Austin, Texas before moving to Amarillo, where he grew up. In 2000, he moved to Graham with his family to be closer to his parents, and to share in their love of fishing and Possum Kingdom Lake.

In 2011, he married Pamela Harvell whom he had met as they both served their communities as nurses.

He was a Registered Nurse and the Assistant Director of Nurses at the Walker Sayle Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Continuing his devotion and service to his community, he served with the Possum Kingdom Volunteer Fire Department.

Cliff was proceeded in death by his parents, lra “Steve” Harvell and Gloria Nell (Edmondson) Harvell; and a brother, Duncan Newson.

Survivors include his wife, Pamela Harvell of Graham; two daughters, Briana Harvell and her fiancé, Jake Morton of Amarillo, and Gracie Biggs of Graham; two sons Seth Harvell of Amarillo and Mason Harvell of Graham; two brothers, Bill Weatherholt of Amarillo and Rusty Weatherholt of Oklahoma, and a sister, Sharon Ray of Amarillo; along with 12 nieces and nephews, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Jean Poland, 74, of Loving passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019 in Burleson. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home Chapel in Graham.

Jean was born in Leon, Oklahoma on Oct. 11, 1945 to the late Bradford Carl Vernon and Lela Ethel Cleo Adcock. She married Dee Poland on Nov. 19, 2019. Jean was a self-employed beautician in Amarillo for many years. She moved to Loving in 2016 from Amarillo.

Survivors include; husband, Dee Poland of Loving; daughters, Tammy Canida and husband Danny of Amarillo, and Cindy Denise Paquet of Loving; stepdaughter, Molly Mendez of Denton; sister, Ollie Kimbrell of Amarillo; grandchildren, Kristin Farmer and husband Nolan, Brian Canida, Chandra Melton, Jacob Ottinger, Ashley Kaiser, Megan Brock, and Vanessa Craven; 12 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by sisters, Ruby Williams, Pearl Heiderich, and Claudine Hawkins; brothers, Olen Vernon and Bud Vernon; and a granddaughter, Leigha Ottinger.

Yvonne Young, age 80 of Olney, died Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 at Grace Care Center in Olney. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, in the Chapel of Lunn Funeral Home with Andy Graham, pastor of Southside Baptist Church, officiating. Interment followed in Restland Cemetery under the direction of Lunn Funeral Home of Olney.

Yvonne was born on Aug. 9, 1939 in Holliday, to the late Early C. Walters and Inez Ethel (Raines) Walters. She had been employed in the housekeeping department of the Olney Hamilton Hospital for many years. She was a member of the Cowboy Church at Southside Baptist Church in Olney. Yvonne married Marvin Eugene Young on Aug. 3, 1987. He preceded her in death on May 5, 2010.

Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, Kenneth Walters and Dewey Walters; three sisters, Margaret Thomas, Doris Jean Walters, Angela Honeycutt; and a great-grandson, Dawson Payne Boydston.

Yvonne is survived by two sons, Robert Floyd Walters, Sr. and wife Fay of Arlington, Texas and Jackie Lynn Thomas and wife Cindy of Graham; two daughters, Margie Inez Hendley of Humble and Vickie Sue Fields of Olney; one sister, Earline Stevens of Wichita Falls; seven grandchildren, Misty Walters, Robert Walters, Jr., Andy Shook, Jr., Derrick Fields, Kodye Graham, Scott Thomas, Shane Thomas; and nine great-grandchildren.

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

Linda Ellen Andrews, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many in Graham, died peacefully in her home on Nov. 26, 2019.

Linda was born on Sept. 17 in Gorman, to Jewel Bruce Miller and Leona Claire Miller. Linda was youngest of four siblings. Her sister and brothers are: Billie Dixon, Dennis Miller and James Miller.  Linda attended Breckenridge High School and later married Arthur “Buddy” Andrews Jr. 

Linda was dearly loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed by her neighbors and church family. She will be remembered for her warmth and charm and her ability to make anyone feel comfortable and valued. She had the unique ability to talk to anyone about anything, and it was obvious that she loved engaging with people. 

Linda is survived by her son, Arthur “Tag” Andrews III and her daughter, Jennifer Andrews. She had 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. 

Her family wishes to thank everyone for the compassion and kindness shown to her from all of those who knew her. Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Bobby Glen Stout, 62, passed away Nov. 30, 2019 at the Methodist Medical Center, Dallas. Bobby was born to Glen Stout and Annette (Oldham) Franklin on Jan. 3, 1957. He grew up in Throckmorton, and graduated from Throckmorton High School in 1975. Bobby attended Cisco Jr. College for one year and worked odd jobs around Throckmorton before following in his daddy’s footsteps and enlisting in the United States Navy in 1978. In a class of over 450 recruits, Bobby earned the Navy League’s Outstanding Recruit Award, and proudly served his country for four years, spending much of that time overseas. Upon his discharge from the Navy, Bobby couldn’t wait to get back to Texas. After a brief stint working in the oil industry, he returned to public service, graduating from the Texas Game Warden Academy in 1984. Bobby served as a State Game Warden for 15 years. At the time he was the youngest warden promoted to the rank of captain. Bobby was proud to serve two terms as President of the North West Texas Field & Stream, a conservation club begun in 1928 that helped form the Texas Game Warden Association.

Bobby loved the outdoors, whether hiking with his family at Big Bend and in the Rocky Mountains, fishing with friends, or working in the yard. He enjoyed reading, especially Louis L’Amour books, playing 42 with his mother and kids, and visiting with family and friends.

Bobby is survived by his daughter, Katie Stout of London, England; son Harley Glen Stout of Atlanta, Ga.; his mother Annette Franklin and husband Richard of Throckmorton; sister Lynna Ray and husband Charles of Springlake; sister Cindy Bentch and husband Ron of Columbia, Mo.; uncle Harley Oldham and aunt Bobbie Bailey, both of Olney; and numerous, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Bobby was preceded in death by his dad, Glen Stout, and his beloved chocolate lab, Doc.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the Smith Family Funeral Home, 107 N. Austin, Throckmorton. Burial followed services at Throckmorton Cemetery, under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes. Family received visitors prior to the service at 1 p.m. until service time, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019 at the funeral home.

 In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations in Bobby’s name to the Throckmorton Senior Citizens.

Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.smithfamilyfh.com.

Marie Hannah passed away peacefully Monday, Dec. 2, 2019 in Graham.

Marie was born Jan. 16, 1933 in Graham, Texas to Fred and Lena Walker. She was raised in the Graham area. On Sept. 17, 1948, she married Raymond D. Hannah.

Marie had many passions. She was a talented artist, enjoyed crafting, ceramics, sewing, gardening and befriending animals, tame & wild, but most of all she loved her family and was fondly referred to as “Me Maw” by her grandchildren, great grand children, family and friends who knew her well. She was also a proud worthy matron of Masonic Lodge 688.

While living in Graham, Marie and Raymond spent several years building their dream home near Fort Belknap. Marie’s friends and family have many fond memories of her wonderful cooking, artistry talents and sense of humor.

Survivors include son, Derrell Hannah of Proffitt, daughters, Anita Miller and husband Kurt of Southlake, Leslie Qualman and husband Al of Arlington, granddaughters, Meredith Miller of Redondo Beach, Calif., Ashley Rogers and husband Adam of Bentonville, Arkansas, Brooke Qualman of Brooklyn, New York and Haley Qualman of Houston and great granddaughters Isabella and Elizabeth Rogers, soon-to-be great grandson Nash Miller, and sister Mildred and her husband Norman “Cotton” Shepherd.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband Raymond D. Hannah, father Fred Walker, mother Lena Walker, sister Mary Lee Brooks, two brothers James Walker, and Charles Walker, and grandson Jeff Miller.

The family would like to thank dear friends Steve Lubs and Heather Alley for spending time with Me Maw and surrounding her with love. Gratitude is also given to the staff of Beyond Faith and Garden Terrace for their loving care of Marie.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made in Marie’s name to the Humane Society of Young County, Graham.

A celebration of life is pending with Morrison Funeral Home.