Nellie Gifford, 88, passed away Monday, Sept. 27, 2021, in Graham. Graveside funeral will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, at Rock Creek Cemetery in Jack County. Arrangements are with Morrison Funeral Home.

Nellie was born June 9, 1933. in Bryson to the late Martha Bennett Hill and Jess Sanderson. She married Ben Nolan “Blackie” Gifford. He preceded her death in 1982. Nellie and Blackie operated the Phillips 66 Station in Jacksboro for many years. Nellie was a lifetime resident of Bryson, Texas.

Survivors include; daughter, Virginia Armstrong and husband Jimmy of Olney; son, Roger Dale Gifford of Odessa; five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren; also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

Nellie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, infant son Kenneth Gifford, brother Tommy Sanderson, sister Pauline Burgess, three stepsons, Jerry, Ronnie, and Curtis Gifford, and a special friend John B. Holland.

Bill Hearne, age 82, of Olney, Texas passed away Thursday morning, Sept. 23, 2021, in a Graham hospital.

Services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at the First Baptist Church of Olney with Chad Edgington, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Interment followed in Newcastle Cemetery under the direction of Aulds Funeral Home of Archer City.

The family received friends from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at Lunn’s Funeral Home in Olney.

Bill was born Dec. 18, 1938, in Newcastle, Texas to the late Liston Hearne and Mamie Alice Moore Hearne.

In 1957, he graduated from Newcastle High School and then attended Decatur Baptist College.

He married Nita Medlen on Aug. 21, 1959, in Olney. Together they had three sons who they raised in Graham from 1959 until 1983. They then moved to Olney.

Bill was a master carpenter by trade and a cowboy by heart.  His carpenter work was outstanding and he was always in demand. Bill and Nita loved watching sports and attending sporting events. He enjoyed hunting with his family and looked forward to spending time at the Deer Camp in De Leon every year. Bill and Nita enjoyed going to the Texasville Opry in Archer City and every time he would say “That’s the Best Show Ever”.

Bill was a member of the First Baptist Church of Olney.  He was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association, the National Cutting Horse Association and the Texas Cattle Raisers Association. He also was a member of the “Ol’ Farts Coffee Club” where he enjoyed spending the mornings with his friends.

Survivors include his wife, Nita of Olney; three sons, William Powell II and wife, Dianne, Jeffrey Kyle and wife, Tina, and Daniel Kirt and wife, Shannon; eight grandchildren, Haley Tyler and husband, Jason, Weston Hearne, Delaney Enriquez and husband, Joseph, Meredith Ingram and husband, Blake, Landry Hearne, Kaylan Brown and husband, Stephen, Kole Hearne, and Kerrigan Hearne; three great-grandchildren, Avery Tyler, Juliet Enriquez and Baker Ingram; and numerous friends.

Bill was also preceded in death by brother, Charles Hearne; sisters, Martha Privett and Mildred Patterson; and twin great-grandsons, Holden Kyle and Bodie Farrow Ingram.

Serving as pallbearers were Brandon Cook, Bill Davis, Kole Hearne, Weston Hearne, Claude Kinser, Bill Little and Don Pint.

The family suggests memorials to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 734, Olney, Texas 76374, or the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org)

Velma Lois Linehan Todd, 91, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021 in Graham. Celebration of life will be at Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at 10 a.m. in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Velma was born on July 20, 1930 to Mack and Leska Linehan in Jack County. On Sept. 9, 1947, she married Lee A. Todd, who preceded her in death. Together they raised three sons. 70 years ago they founded Lee’s Interiors, a family- owned business that continues to operate in Graham. Velma was the foundation of the family and the business. She was a tireless worker who welcomed all that she met. She enjoyed gardening, canning and cooking. She had a wicked sense of humor. Most of all, she loved her family and hosting family gatherings.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and three sisters.

Survivors include: sons, Dr. Joe Todd and wife, Susan, Gary Todd and wife, Cheryl, and Perry Todd and wife, Debbie; grandchildren, Garrett Todd and wife, Carrie, Laurie Esposito and husband, Dominick, Angela Brace and husband, Dr. Jeffry, Courtney Godefroy and husband, Patrick, Michael Todd and wife, Valerie, Christen Tipton and husband, Chase; great- grandchildren, Julia and Mary Alice Todd, Claire and Nick Esposito, Whitley, Maggie, Camille and Blaire Brace, Hugh and Alexander Godefroy, Lucas, Chandler and Benjamin Todd, and Hudson, Carter and Ella Tipton; sister-in-laws Jessie Turnbow, Myrtle Rife and Hildegard Todd; numerous nieces and nephews and many, many friends.

The family asks that memorials be made to Beyond Faith Hospice, 604 Oak Street, Suite 105 Graham, TX 76450 or to the charity of your choice.

Visitation was held Friday evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home.

William Crews McCulloch, 90, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 2014, ran into the loving arms of Jesus on Sept. 18, 2021. He was born into humble beginnings near Hayti, Missouri, the second of five children born to Silas and Edith (Hutson) McCulloch. Growing up on a cotton farm taught him many things including the ingenuity to fix anything with baling wire and duct tape. This early experience prepared him well for a life long love of tinkering and creating his many inventions. He graduated from Gideon High School, Gideon, Missouri in 1950 and enlisted in the Air Force, but soon transferred to the Army, attended OCS-Officer Candidate School, was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, and served on active duty during the Korean War until 1953. He was released from active duty, and was assigned to an active reserve unit. This pattern of returning to duty and going off of duty occurred several times in his military career from 1956 - 1965. During two of his civilian periods, he attended college at Southeast Missouri State University and Kansas State University earning his bachelors degree.

Crews was most proud of his varied military service which included duty in Germany, Okinawa, Thailand, and Vietnam to name a few. Among his military schools, he attended the Infantry School for Airborne Training and Artillery School which led to the Special Warfare School for training as a Special Forces Officer (Green Beret). For two years he was a Green Beret Commander who commanded a Special Forces Detachment in Vietnam, working with the CIA on classified assignments in Southeast Asia. Many of his personal combat experiences are recorded in two books by his friend and fellow Army officer, Jim Morris, War Story and Fighting Men, plus two documentaries on the Green Berets. His military decorations include the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Combat Infantry Badge, Parachutist Badge, and numerous other service medals.  

In subsequent years, he served with the Army Reserve, the Texas State Guard, and as the U.S. Army Reserve Ambassador. In 2005, he was appointed the National Commander of the American Volunteer Reserve, and in 2013 was made Ambassador Emeritus. He was deeply devoted in this volunteer position and worked tirelessly to perform many funeral honors for America’s military veterans.

Crews was the epitome of a jack of all trades. In his civilian life at various times, he was a salesman, farmer, managed a cotton gin, owned a manufacturing operation for recreational vehicles, was an active real estate agent and investor, operated a home construction and development company and title insurance company. He even ran for Congress in 1978. Other endeavors included oil and gas exploration, working on DOD contracts, working at Laguna Pueblo in New Mexico, and other government projects.  

He applied and was granted several patents, and his most successful invention was a rapid access digital locking system whose latch is currently used on many models of rapid access gun vaults. Other more recent inventions included a patient lift device where a single person can lift a fallen person off the floor, an ingenious hog trap to trap wild sows and piglets in TX, and an engine attached to a boat bottom to generate electricity.

Throughout his life Crews had the support of his wife, Marjorie Henry, and they were married in Dallas in April 1952. Theirs was a love affair that lasted 64 years until her death in 2016. In 1999, Crews and Marjorie fulfilled a lifelong dream of moving back to TX from ABQ. They fell in love with the Graham, TX community and were very involved at First Baptist Church. They had many wonderful friends and enjoyed serving at 1st Baptist as well as many civic clubs through the years, such as Lions and Kiwanis. After Marjorie had a stroke, they moved back to ABQ, NM in 2014.  

Crews will be remembered for his vibrant, bigger than life personality, his humor (affectionately called “Uncle Crude” by his nephews), his passion for all things America and his devout love of the military, as well as his love of family. His stories will live on in the lives of his children and descendants - they are his legacy. He is survived by two daughters: Sharon (Mike) Paris of Graham, TX; Jane (Leslie) Clinger of Albuquerque, NM; nine grandchildren - Danielle (Joe) Holden of Longview, TX; Mikaela Paris of Arlington, TX; Lauren (Seth) Staples of Portland, OR; Kristin (Daniel) Glenn of Amarillo, TX; Logan (Meaghan) Paris of Graham, TX; William (Lilliam) Clinger of Newport News, VA; Benjamin Clinger, Melissa (Ryan) Baca, and Joel Clinger all of Albuquerque, NM; nine great grandchildren; sister, Bettye (Ray) Henry of St. Louis, MO; brother, Ronnie (Carole) McCulloch of Linden, TN; and sister, Kay (Loren) Belford of Caruthersville, MO; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Silas McCulloch and Edith (Hutson) McCulloch; wife, Marjorie (Henry) McCulloch; and also his sister Neta Joyce Thompson.

A memorial service at 11 a.m. central time is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 19, at French Funerals, 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE, 87109, Albuquerque, NM. A link to the live stream of the service will be posted the day of the service at FrenchFunerals.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Samaritan’s Purse Operation Heal our Patriots, the Wounded Warrior Project, or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

John Stephen “Johnny” Langford, age 60, passed away in Wichita Falls on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. A graveside funeral will be held at Pioneer Cemetery Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. at Oak Street Baptist Church.

Johnny was born on March 27, 1961, in Pampa, Texas, to John Franklin Langford and Betty Darlin Bullard Langford. He married the love of his life, Debbie New on June 5, 1996, and together they had two children, Gracie and Riley. He had recently found his new favorite calling in life, that of grandpa to his sweet new granddaughter, Rynlee. Johnny was a Deacon at Oak Street Baptist Church and was very passionate about serving in the Children’s ministry, specifically LAFF Kids and AGAPE.

Johnny is survived by his wife, Debbie Langford of Graham; children, Gracie Rainey and husband Alex of Graham, and Riley Langford of Graham; granddaughter, Rynlee Rainey; mother, Betty Langford of Graham; sisters, Tonya Fellows and husband Tony of Graham, Amber Blue and husband Terry of Graham, and Hayley Langford of Graham; mother-in-law, Cathy New; brothers-in-law, Eddie New, and Jim Bob New and wife Amber; sisters-in-law, Ginger Clayton and husband Travis, Misty Youngblood and husband Paul, Wil Barrett and husband Shane; along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Langford, niece, Libby Fellows, and father-in-law, Jimmy New.

A visitation will be held at Morrison Funeral Home Chapel Monday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Memorials may be made in Johnny’s memory to Oak Street LAFF Kids.

Robert Leon McKee, 75, passed away peacefully Oct. 11, 2021. Robert was born Jan. 22, 1946, in Mineral Wells, Texas to L.C. and Josephine (Nowak) McKee. He married Alena Ondrieck in April of 1980. After graduating from Graford High School, Robert went into the oil and gas industry, and then was elected Constable in 1994, where he served 16 years as a peace officer before retiring. Any free time, you could find him on the river fishing or in a field hunting with his family.

Robert is survived by his son, Billy Kyle Nunley; grandsons, Ty Nunley, Stanley Nunley, Spencer Nunley; great-grandchildren, Cutter, Cooper, Karter, Laila, Parker, Olivia, and Shayden; brothers, Johnny McKee, Michael (and Melissa) McKee; sisters, Donna (and Ronnie) Lemley, Paula (and Joe) Rogoski, Peggy Kinder, Laura (and Royce) Lee; brothers in law, Jerry Mitchell and Eddie Wakefield; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents; son Randy McKee; brother, Jimmy McKee; sisters, Patsy Mitchell, and Deanna Wakefield; nephews, Shane McKee and James McKee; sister-in-law, Dolores McKee; and beloved wife Alena McKee.

A rosary and funeral mass will be held Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church in Graford, Texas. Visitation is Monday, Oct. 18, from 6-8 p.m. at Baum-Carlock Funeral Home in Mineral Wells, Texas. The family would like to thank everyone for their condolences.

Pallbearers: Ryan Wakefield, Kevin McKee, John John McKee, Scott Herring, Justin Snell, Dustin Snell. Honorary Pallbearers: Brian Lemely, Larry Lemely, Jeff Lemley.

Michael John Pestrue, 61, passed away at his home in Graham, Texas, after a year long illness. Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 at 12 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Graham.

Bo Mahler left his earthly home on Aug. 17, 2021. He was born Dec. 28, 1950, to Earl “Sid” and Louise (Compton) Mahler in Graham, TX. Graveside service to be held Oct. 23, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at the Loving Cemetery at 4917 TX-16 Loving, TX 76460.

Bo lived a colorful and eventful life starting in Graham but traveling the world. He went wherever the spirit took him but never forgot his Texas roots. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and a friend to all.

Bo was called to the art world at a young age and produced a large collection of diverse art in his lifetime. His works of art reside all over the world and in many galleries. He loved sharing his gift and taught at several universities.

He wore so many various hats in his lifetime. A artist, ranch manager, country singer, pearl diver, musician, entrepreneur, student, landscaper, professor, champion dog breeder/handler.

He is survived by his two loving children Earl Nicholas Thees Mahler III (Lori) and Catherine Amanda Louise Mahler both of Wylie, TX. Two sisters Glenda (Bob) Morris and Teresa (Robert) Bishop. Two grandsons Quentin(Wes)Tanner of Garland, TX and Brandon Tanner of Wylie. Three nieces Angela, Annette (Lee) Wheeler of Breckenridge, Tx and Tabatha Mahler of Oklahoma. Plus many great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was proceeded in death by his parents; husband Jim Williams, and former wife Kathy Sterrenberg Mahler.

In lieu of flowers, he would like all donations be made in his memory to honor his son Nick to the IFOPA 1520 Clay St Ste H-2 North Kansas City, MO 64116.

Valerie Elaine Bell, 43, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, in Graham. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at 1 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Newcastle under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Valerie was born Aug. 13, 1978, in Canyon, Texas, to Sherri and Doug Bell. Valerie moved to Young County with her parents in 1980 from Happy, Texas.

She loved music especially Patsy Cline. Pizza and ice cream were her favorite foods. She liked to spend her days with the staff at dayhab and enjoyed being at home watching her Disney movies, but was happiest when she was with her family.  She loved to keep her brothers guessing on who was the favorite brother.  She had the biggest smile and gave the best hugs.

Survivors include; parents, Doug and Sherri Bell of Newcastle; siblings, Guy Bell and wife Tanya of Graham, Matthew Bell and wife Mori of Corsicana, JT Bell and wife Karissa of Peaster, Travis Bell and wife Sina of Graham, and Kimberly Flowers and husband Garrett of Hico; grandmother, Peggy Bell; also surviving are several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Valerie was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jesse and Lavelle Starkey, Harold and Cyndie Starkey; grandfather, Doug Bell, Sr., uncles, Wade and Danny Bell.

Gary Lynn Massey, formerly of Wichita Falls and Graham, passed away in Ocala, Florida, on Oct. 16, 2021. He was born Dec. 12, 1946, to J.W. (Jake) and Lavana (Jones) Massey in Wichita Falls.

A graveside service for Gary will be held Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Hampton Vaughan Crestview Memorial Park, 1917 Archer City Highway, Wichita Falls.

He attended schools in Wichita Falls and graduated from Wichita Falls High School. Gary thoroughly enjoyed the sport of fishing. He was also a fan of Country music. He learned to play the violin in the public school orchestra but was self-taught in the art of the electric guitar and the fiddle.  He loved his music!!

Gary was preceded in death by his parents; his paternal grandparents, Shaird and Virgie Massey of Denton County; and his maternal grandparents, Tolbert (Tobe) Lee and Jenny Faye Jones of Wichita Falls.

He is survived by his son, Wesley Massey of Florida; his daughter, Kary Lynn Logan (Chris) of Florida; five grandchildren, Makayla Massey Nicoson (Trenton Mark), Raven Kelly Logan, Hailey Renay Logan, Leeanna Kassey Logan, Kaydin Lorraine Massey; two great grandchildren, Trinity Michelle and Emberly Mae Nicoson; his sister, Sharon Nichols (Carl) of Holliday; and nephews, great nieces and cousins.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hamptonvaughancrestview.com for the Massey family.

Edward Albro Mosley, of Fort Worth, formally of Llano and Graham, was born Oct. 12, 1943, to Charlie and Mildred Mosley of Graham, the fourth of nine children. Ed went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Granbury. Ed was a son, dad, brother, granddad and great granddad and a friend to many.

Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, at Wiley Funeral Home, in Granbury; Service: 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, at Community Baptist Church, in Rendon; Committal Service: 2 p.m., will follow the service, at Holly Hills, in Granbury.

He was previously employed at BBS of Graham, Park Ranger at Possum Kingdom Lake, and former owner of Ed’s Lighted Yard Art in Llano. In recent years he has made many different craft items from recycled items and enjoyed going to craft shows and car shows. He served in the U.S. Army and did a 21-month tour in Korea. He enjoyed watching the Texas Rangers Baseball games and collected their memorabilia. He was a member of Code Blue with Fort Worth Police Department and helped patrol his neighborhood.

Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann, parents Charlie and Mildred Mosley and brothers, Charles, Lynn, Larry, Ben and Buddy and sister Lugenia.

Survived by sister, Margaret Ochs of Newcastle. foster brother Doug Tallison of Long Grove, OK, and sons Stacy and wife Michelle Mosley of Granbury and Richard Mosley of Llano, Grandson Dustin Beaty and wife Janelle of Granbury and great grandsons Noah and Parker of Granbury. Sister-in-law Nancy Mosley of Tyler, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

In lieu of flowers Ed requests a donation to be made in his name to Community Baptist Church/Camp Meeting Fund at 3534 Lucy Trimble Road, Burleson, TX, 76028.

Bennie Lee “Jack” Gathings, 94, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in Abilene. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, at 11 a.m. in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Gooseneck Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Bennie was born June 15, 1927, in Olney, to the late Pearlene (Pinkston) and William Melton Gathings. He was veteran of the United States Army. He was well known as “The Oldest Bouncer in America” at 83 and loved by many. He was a big domino player up until he passed.

Survivors include: son, Bennie Lee “Jack” Gathings, Jr. of Phoenix, Arizona and Tod Gathings of Granbury; brother, J.O. Gathings of Richland Hills; five grandchildren and four great great grandchildren

He was preceded in death by daughter, LaDonna Ann Gathings, sisters, Martha Elliott and Maudine Knight and brother, Charles Gathings and grandson, Bengy Holloway.

Margie Nell Squyres Stuteville, 98, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Olney. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Olney, Texas, with Reverend Harrell Braddock, Jr. officiating. A private family burial will be held at Restland Cemetery in Olney. Arrangements are under the direction of Lunn Funeral Home of Olney.

Margie was born on Jan. 3, 1923, in Breckenridge, Texas, to the late Claude Albert Squyres and Tony (Hudzietz) Squyres. She graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1941. She passed the Civil Service test and went to work for the Midland Air Force Base until 1945. She married Clyde Dois Stuteville on May 19, 1945, in Santa Barbara, California, and they moved to Olney in 1946. She was the office clerk for Texas-New Mexico Power for sixteen years. She and Clyde became co-owners of Olney Feed and Elevator with farming and ranching on the side. Later on, they became the co-owners of Ton-Ville Grain, Inc. Margie was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Olney. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clyde, on Sept. 14, 2000; three brothers and one sister.

Margie is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Jack Stuteville and wife Debra of Olney; two daughters and one son-in-law, Jenny Miles of Valley Mills and Jill Davis and husband Rick of Olney; nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A special thanks to the loving caregivers of Mrs. Stuteville over the last few years.

The family requests memorial gifts be sent to: Olney Sr. Cub Center, P.O. Box 216, Olney, Texas 76374; Clyde Stuteville Texas A & M Scholarship Fund, 441 Dunn Road, Olney, Texas 76374; or to the charity of one’s choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lunnfuneralhome.com.

Rose Colwell, 59, passed away Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Fort Worth. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, at the Remington Street Church of God. Burial will follow in Long Hollow Cemetery in Jack County. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Rose was born Jan. 10, 1962, in Graham to Naomi Juanita (Youngblood) Birdwell and the late William Clinton Birdwell, Sr. She married James Colwell, June 23, 1979, in Graham.  Rose was the manager of Cowboys Convenience Store in Bryson and a member of Remington Street Church of God.

Survivors include; husband, James Colwell of Bryson; daughter, Kimberly Shubert and husband Justin of Graham; son, James William Colwell and wife Lorisa of Bryson; mother, Naomi Birdwell of Bryson; four grandchildren, Layla, Charlela, William, and Beau Colwell; brothers, William Birdwell, Jr. of Graham and Carl Birdwell of Bryson.

Allie Jo Cummings, 91, went to be with our Lord and Savior Sunday Oct. 31, 2021, at her home in Graham. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. Friday in Oakwood Cemetery in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Jo was born Dec. 20, 1929, in Durant, Oklahoma, to the late William Edwards and Josie (Manning) Mathews. Jo worked for Morrison Smith Lumber Company and Morris Stephens as a bookkeeper. Before retirement she also worked for Zack Burkett Company. Jo was a lifetime member of the Women’s Club of Graham and a member of First Presbyterian Church. Everyone knew her as Jo, but her granddaughter and great grandchildren called her “Mama Jo”. She was a devoted Oklahoma Sooner fan and loved watching their football games. She was a wonderful Mom, “Mama Jo” and friend to many.

Survivors include; daughter, Paula Cummings O’Bryan of Graham; granddaughter, Misty Ward and husband Kirk of Weatherford; great grandchildren, Avery and Bryce Ward; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends also survive.

Jo was preceded in death by a son, Larry Dee Cummings; brothers, Claude, Clyde, and Bill Mathews; sisters, Edna Mathews and Helen Summers; special friend and father of their children Jerry Dee Cummings.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or Saint Labre or Saint Joseph Indian Schools.

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

Lewis W. Belyeu passed away Nov. 1, 2021, at his home in Bryson, Texas. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Belyeu was born on Sept. 25, 1949, in Graham, Texas. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam, earning the following Service Medals: Vietnam Campaign, national Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two stars, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm. Lewis was a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include three sons and in-laws Lewis Belyeu Jr and Charles Alexis of Dallas Texas, Michael and Cristina Belyeu, of Jacksboro, Texas, and Robert Belyeu and April Belyeu, of Bryson, Texas; grandchildren, David Belyeu, Michael Belyeu, Angel Belyeu, Robert Belyeu ll, Cayli and Zachary Nelms, Lark Stanford, Tristen Belyeu, John and Johnnielee Belyeu, Alex Belyeu, Adan and Ashley Garza and Meagan Belyeu; great grandchildren, Lexi Garza, Jeremiah Belyeu, Robert Belyeu, III, Zoiee Belyeu, Hunter Nelms, Richard Belyeu, Christian Belyeu, Skyler Belyeu. He was preceded in death by his wife Donna Belyeu, his parents George and Georgia Belyeu, and by two sons, John Belyeu, and David Belyeu.

Ulysses Arthur Kunkleman was born on July 22, 1973; 48, of Graham, Texas, passed away on Nov. 1, 2021.

Arthur was a driven man with an unmatched work ethic. He was dedicated to his family, friends, and dogs. He loved them with all his heart. He could also light up any room he walked into. His smile will never be forgotten.

Arthur is survived by; Shirley Walker (Mother), Christopher Kunkleman (Son), Dedra Lipka (Daughter), Shannon Kunkleman (Mother of Children), Bryce Lipka (Grandson), Sheridan Lipka (Granddaughter), Dwayne Rogers, Joey Rogers (Brothers), Lisa Rosales, Jennifer Dannar (Sisters). Arthur was predeceased by Other Harold Rogers (Father), Gladys and Bill Goodwin (Grandparents).

Arthur requested to be cremated. His remembrance will be held on Nov. 6, 2021.

Veila Jo Guinn, 95, of Graham, Texas, peacefully passed away Sept. 19, 2021, in Webster, Texas. She was born Feb. 7, 1926 to Edward Marion and Agnes Maude Watkins in Kingsville, Texas. She married Russell Guinn on Jan. 6, 1975 in Graham, Texas. Veila was an artist both by passion and by profession as well as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, great aunt, and friend. She loved her Lord, Jesus Christ, making new friends EVERYWHERE she went, singing, playing her harmonica, and painting the beauty of God’s creations. She was a faithful member of her church community and loved her little town of Graham. In her 95 years of life she had many adventures and stories to share, won many awards and medals at art shows, sold many paintings at galleries, and even painted the Chief of the Ponca Tribe in 1984. She earned her Masters Degree in Art from Stephen F. Austin University and shared her talent by teaching art classes at a university as well as in her home town.

Waiting to meet Veila in her heavenly home are: her husband Russell Guinn, her son Jonathan Todd Gindratt, her parents Edward Marion and Agnes Maude Watkins, and her sisters: Glenna Joyce (Watkins) Fox and Thelma “Billie” Fountain. She leaves to cherish her memories her three grandchildren: Brandi Gindratt and her husband Allan Berger of Houston, TX, Nicole Gindratt of Pollok, TX, and Eric Hill of Houston, TX; and one great grandson: Evander Mahand; as well as five nieces: Susan VanWinkle Brittain, Amanda VanWinkle Faithful, Barbara Loos-Mustachia, Linda Tyson, and Teresa Gordon; three great nieces and one great nephew: Tara Medina and her husband Merari, Jessica D’Andraia and her husband Tony, Dr. George Brittain IV and his wife Carla, Rebecca Brittain Tijerina and her husband Robert.

Veila will be greatly missed by all who have had the pleasure of meeting her joyful personality, and in Heaven she will be adorned in the most beautiful opaque white robe, and no doubt with a beautiful crown of life filled with jewels. And everything she painted here on earth will live on in her memory.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at Center Ridge Cemetery, 551 Cement Mountain Road, Graham, TX 76450.

Thomas Leo “Tommy” Ford, 69, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, in Dallas. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at 10 a.m. in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at Finis Cemetery in Jack County under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Tommy was born Nov. 25, 1951, in Graham to Betty Jean (Parker) and Robert Ford. Tommy worked 32 years at Graham Magnetics and poured cement from the age of 13 until the age of 63. Tommy enjoyed watching wrestling, fishing, gardening, feeding his birds, mowing his and everyone else’s yards, bantering back and forth with the CNN Commentators, tormenting his family with made up recipes, getting the daily gossip from the old mans crew at Daves Conoco and spending time with his family.  Tommy was the kind of man who would give you the shirt off his back and his last dime. To know Tommy was to love Tommy and if you were lucky enough to be in his circle you knew you could count on him for anything.

Survivors include: wife, Arleta Ford of Graham; daughter, Shelly Tinney of Bryson; sons, Matt Ford and wife, Kati of Graham and Chase Ford and wife, Abby of Marietta, Oklahoma; mother, Betty Jean Ford of Graham; brother, Michael Ford and wife, Sherry of Bryson; sisters, Susan Hull and husband, Howard of Graham, Paula Bryant and husband, David of Graham, and Kim Armentrout and husband, Alvis of Bryson; grandchildren, Zander Tinney, Havyn Ford, and Jace Roberts; special dogs, Baxter and Jack.

Tony Starkey,70, passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Wichita Falls. A Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Morrison Funeral Home Chapel.

Tony was born Dec. 30, 1950, in Madison County, Tennessee to the late Pearl (Bond) Starkey and Harvey Wilson Starkey.  He married Carlene Barksdale April 21, 2001. Tony was a self-employed carpenter.  He was an amazing father, husband, pawpaw, uncle, brother, and friend. He was willing to lend a helping hand to anyone and everyone. He spent his finale days with his family and Mr. Chow.  Not a day went by that he wasn’t telling jokes and trying to make someone laugh.

Survivors include; wife, Carlene Starkey of Graham; daughters, Christy Chappell and husband Alan of Graham and Tina Gilliland of Fort Worth; son, Tony Starkey, Jr. of Klamath, Oregon; brother, Robert Starkey and wife Nell of Graham; ten grandchildren and one great granddaughter.

Tony was preceded in death by brothers, Vaden, Vernon, and James Starkey and a sister Ann Quillen.