James Robert “Jim” Kennedy, 82, passed away Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021. Visitation is scheduled Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home.

Graveside funeral will be scheduled for Jan. 3, 2022, at 3 p.m. at Veale Creek Cemetery on Possum Kingdom Lake. 

Jim was born July 5, 1939, in Buffalo Valley, Oklahoma, to the late RD “Boss” and Mary Crin Kennedy.  Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his spouse Ann Kennedy, his brother Larry Kennedy, and sons Mike and Gary Jennings.  Jim was a former resident of Lubbock where he worked as a Civil Engineer.  Jim was also a rancher in Ropesville, TX.

Survivors include; companion, Kathy Hallgrimson of Possum Kingdom Lake and son Mark Jennings; daughter, Delise Robinson of Austin; brother, Johnny Kennedy and wife Laverne of Buffalo Valley, Okla.; sister-in-law, Regina Kennedy of Oklahoma; also surviving are several grandchildren, great grandchildren and his lake family.

Jim loved big, was loved big by all who knew him and will be missed dearly.

Buddy Wayne Myrick, 82, passed away Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, at his home. Graveside funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at Pioneer Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Buddy Wayne was born Feb. 15, 1939, in Graham, to the late Agnes (Cox) Myrick and W.J. (Bud) Myrick. Buddy married Winona Ainsworth Aug. 9, 1956. He worked as the Produce manager for Safeway Grocery for 16 years and United Grocery for eight years. Buddy Wayne (Roadrunner) was a self-employed truck driver for 39 years.

Survivors include; wife, Winona Myrick of Graham; daughters, Charlene Etheridge and husband Anthony of Graham, Carla Myrick, of Graham; grandson, Justin Stewart and wife Susan of Cedar Park; great grandchildren, Alex and Grayson Stewart; brother, W.J. (Dub) Myrick of Graham; brother-in-law, L.B. (Honey) Ainsworth of Bryson; two nephews, three nieces and a special friend Linda Freeman of Lawton, Okla.

The family asks that Memorials be made to Beyond Faith Hospice, 604 Oak Street, Graham, Texas 76450.

Laura Loving, 58, passed away Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, at her home. Funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, at Morrison Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery in Jermyn, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Laura was born Sept. 9, 1963, in San Marcos, Texas. She was a resident of Jermyn most of her life and had been a former secretary. She loved animals and was a supporter of the Humane Society of Young County. Laura was preceded in death by her parents Sandra and Oliver Loving III.

Survivors include; step-brothers, Robert, Steve, Greg, and Oliver Loving IV; also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorials may be made to Humane Society of Young County, 120 Craig Street, Graham, Texas 76450.

Vickie Darlene Barnett Walker was born on Dec. 11, 1950, to Irvan and Toy (Armstrong) Barnett of Graham. She passed to her new home on Dec. 29, 2021, at 71 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in the Chapel of Lunn Funeral Home in Olney with Joe Finfrock, pastor of Oak Street Baptist Church in Graham, officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. immediately prior to the service. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery in Olney. Arrangements are under the direction of Lunn Funeral Home.

Vickie was a teacher for five years at Bryson and Newcastle before going to work for the City of Graham where she served over 25 years in Human Resources doing payroll.

She married Audy Vann Walker on March 11, 2000, after meeting her Prince Charming at Enchanted Rock, Texas on a caving excavation trip. They were married for 21 years.

Vickie loved to travel and was known for her love of Disney World and cruises. She loved a grand adventure. She also loved to shop, play games with her grandchildren and other family members, and always had a puzzle going. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Vickie arrived at her new home before her husband, Audy; step-children, Lauren (wife of Kevin) Sullivan of Olney, Alex (and wife, Kristen) Walker of Lubbock; grandchildren Foster and Harris Sullivan of Olney; brother Lin Barnett (and wife, Melissa) of Wichita Falls; nephews, Carlos and Michael Huerta, of Wichita Falls, and many other extended family members.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Rathgeber House, 1615 12th Street, Wichita Falls, Texas 76301, or the Olney Senior Cub Center, P.O. Box 216, Olney, Texas 76374.

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

Randy Lynn Moore, 59, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Dec. 29, 2021. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, visitation will precede the service starting at 8 a.m. Burial will follow at Gooseneck Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home. A second visitation will be held at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at which time a memorial service will be held.

Randy was born on March 12, 1962, in Kilgore to Reggie and Gay Nell (Johns) Moore. He worked at various jobs in his teens until he sustained a paralyzing injury in the oil field in 1981. In spite of his disability, he lived a full life and brightened the lives of all who knew him. He loved his God, his family, his friends, and his pets. In 1983, he married Terrie Wignall in Dallas, Texas. Together they moved to Graham in 2001, where they resided until his passing.

Randy is survived by his wife, Terrie Moore; step father, Javad Saefe; step mother, Patricia Moore; brother, Ricky Moore and wife Michelle; sister, Trease Persons and husband Alton; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Esther and Rual Johns, and JP and Frances Moore, and his parents, Reggie and Gay Nell Moore.

The family wishes to thank Graham Regional Medical Center, Beyond Faith Home Health and Hospice, and Loving Highway Church of Christ for help and support with our physical and spiritual needs.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

Danny Goldsmith, age 66, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Graham, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at Lunn Funeral Home in Olney, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in the Chapel of Lunn Funeral Home with Todd Peebles, pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Mineral Wells, Texas, officiating. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery in Olney. Arrangements are under the direction of Lunn Funeral Home of Olney.

Danny was born on March 31, 1955, in Olney, Texas, to Johnie and Joyce (Sutton) Goldsmith. He graduated from Olney High School in 1973 then attended Texas Tech where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. He had previously worked for Olney Savings in Olney and Media Recovery in Graham. He was currently employed with Air Tractor in Olney in the inventory control department. Danny was a former Boy Scout in Troop 584 and obtained the rank of Eagle Scout along with 23 others in that class. He enjoyed going to the lake and deer hunting with his friends. He especially loved spending time with his niece and nephew. Danny moved from Olney to Graham in 1993. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Olney. Danny was preceded in death by his brother, Johnie “Dale” Goldsmith.

Danny is survived by his parents, Johnie and Joyce Goldsmith of Olney; one brother and sister-in-law, Darrell and Cindy Goldsmith of Olney; one nephew, Corey Goldsmith of Dallas; and one niece, Devin and husband Ryan Fowler of Dallas.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 841125, Dallas, Texas 75284-1125.

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

David Forest Lyons, Sr., age 78, passed away in Fort Worth Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. Graveside funeral will be Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Lyons Cemetery, in Eliasville, at 3 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

David was born May 5, 1943, in Wichita, Kansas, to the late Gerald Forest Lyons and Hazel Edith (Reger) Lyons. He graduated class of ’64 from Texas A&M and was a proud and ornery member of the Spider D-1 outfit where he created many lifelong friendships. He married Jana Truena Westfall on March 20, 1965, in Euless, and together they had and raised their four sons. Truena preceded David in death on Oct. 31, 2006. In 2013 he married Karlene Snipes and spent the rest of his years with her. His career was surveying, but his true profession was serving his family, friends, and church.

David is survived by his second wife, Karlene Lyons of Eliasville; sons, David Lyons, Jr. and wife Vanessa, Matthew Lyons and wife Kelly, and Joseph Lyons and wife Anita; bonus daughter, Lacey Fellows and husband J.W.; step son, Shelby Reynolds; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, brothers in law, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Truena Lyons; grandparents, Nove W. and Fannie Reger and James Albert and Inez Lyons; parents, Gerald and Edith (Reger) Lyons; sister, Dolores Gay Loetz; and son, Gerald Forest Lyons.

Kent Michael Mobley, 77, passed away in Lewisville, TX, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021.

Kent was born on June 22, 1944, in Ft. Worth, TX, to the late Thomas Pendleton and Lessa Inez (Robertson) Mobley Jr. He married Anita Cozby in Dallas, TX, April 8, 1967. Kent was a Registered Professional Land Surveyor for 41 years. He was Assistant Vice President of Credit at Republic National Bank in Dallas, TX for 13 years. Kent was a proud member of many organizations including Texas Surveyors Association, Boy Scouts, Rotary Club, and played trombone in the Breckenridge High School Stage Band.

Kent was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Alice Anne Mobley. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Anita Mobley, of Lewisville, son Will Mobley and wife Kourtné and grandson Kemper, of Frisco, TX, daughter Melissa Howell and husband Mark and grandsons Graham and Ben, of Austin, TX, and sister Christina Visentine, of Ft. Worth, TX.

A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, at Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home.

Rhonda Widlake, 69, passed away Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. at her home. Funeral is 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. at First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Rhonda was born July 10, 1952 in Graham to the late Nettie Jo Nichols and Larry Mahan. She graduated from High School in Wichita Falls. Rhonda married Prentice Widlake Sept. 12, 1970, in Wichita Falls. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and a Homemaker.

These are the ones that loved her; husband, Prentice Widlake of Graham; three daughters, Jennifer Armstrong and husband Kevin of Graham and their children Audrey and Wade, Amber Herring and husband John of Graham and their child Lainey, Lisa Maynard and husband John of Ponder and their child Eric; siblings two sisters and a brother.

In honor of our wife, mother and mema, we would like donations made for those who can’t fend for themselves: Garments of Grace, Virginia house and the Clothes closet, because that’s what God and Jesus would have us do...

Rhonda was preceded in death by her mother and Great grandmother Clara Mahan.

Liam Everett Railsback was brought into this world and passed into the arms of the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in Abilene.

He is survived by his parents Garrison and Ashlyn Railsback, his big brother Emmitt Railsback, his grandparents Carolyn and Bryan Bussey, and Tonya and Patrick Railsback, his great-grandparents Kathy and Don Kramer, Gary and Kay Sherrod, and Nell Railsback. He will also be missed by his aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Those welcoming him to Heaven are his great-grandparents Bonnie and Bo Bussey, and Roy Railsback.

Arrangements are under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.

Francis James (Jim) Dunn - 96 years old; died Jan. 9, 2022, in Graham, Texas. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at 11 a.m. in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel.

Jim was born April 1, 1925, in Forest Hill, Louisiana, to Eddie S. and Lila Dunn. He grew up there where he graduated from high school. He was inducted into the U. S. Army on July 21, 1943. He served in the European Theater of Operations as a truck driver in Service Company, 276th Infantry Regiment of the 70th Division earning a Combat Infantryman Badge. After being honorably discharged in 1946, Jim rejoined his family in Monroe, Louisiana where he invested in a correspondence course on diesel mechanics. He made that his life’s work focusing mainly in the oil field industry. Jim worked on land and offshore rigs all over the world for SEDCO, Inc. While making crew changes to Hong Kong and China, he would circle the globe twice – once east to west, once west to east before retiring in 1986. He married Mary Helene Orrell Bachman on Sept. 24, 1976, residing in Graham. After 13 wonderful years, he lost her to cancer in 1988. He would eventually operate a small part-time business, Dunbilt Windshield Repair for several years, finally retiring for good in August 2014. Jim enjoyed fishing and woodworking.

Jim is survived by son James of San Antonio; daughter Glynda and husband Glen McBride of Abilene; stepson Wade Cusenbary of San Antonio; grandchildren Erica and husband Jacob, Taylor and wife Clara, Cameron and wife Samantha, Amanda and husband Lance, Michael and wife Tracy, Sherami, Marisa and Nick; great grandchildren Wyatt, Lyla, Lauren, Caden, Jaxon, Sullivan, and Brady; numerous nieces and nephews; very good friends Joyce Cook and her family, Wayne and Reta McCallum, Bill and Jenny Renner, Ken Haggart and Dan Dailey.

Jim was a member of First United Methodist Church of Graham, VFW Post 8567 of Graham, and the 70th Infantry Division Association. His cremated remains will be interred at the U. S Military Cemetery in Grand Prairie, Texas in a private ceremony for family and friends. All arrangements are being made by Morrison Funeral Home of Graham.

Special thanks to Dr. Pete Brown for his medical assistance and also to Tricia Crossland for the love and comfort she gave in the final days.

Donald Patrick Blair, 58, of Mineral Wells passed away on Dec. 12, 2021. He valued his family, deeply loved his wife, Marily who was everything to him. Don was so proud of his kids and grandkids, and he would do anything, humanly possible for them. He was a good listener, made everyone feel comfortable enough to open up to him, and supported you no matter your social status, right or wrong doings. Don was the MOST NON judgmental person you could ever know.

He loved everyone and was certainly loved by everyone in return. He loved to help people in general. Don certainly loved to have fun and get a little wild sometimes. With quick wit, the love to be silly, always up for a good time, Don was always the life of the party! He was unforgettable type of person that would stamp a good memory in your heart for a lifetime. His little sister stated, “He always made us laugh growing up which made things easier for us kids.”

Don was a huge part of outreach ministries, attempted to help the less fortunate and give them some hope in their sometimes seemingly impossible situations. He spent most of his adult life doing that. He spent time as a youth pastor, singles pastor, business administration and he was a BEAST of a salesman of cars and real estate. Don was predeceased by his mother, Stella Florine Milam, father Gerald Parker Blair, sister, Mildred Blair and on Thanksgiving Day 2021 the love of his life, Marily Blair passed away. Don leaves behind his two children; Jaimi Blair and Nicholas Blair; eight grandkids; Daniel Gurley, Riley Gurley, Avree Gurley, Spencer Blair, Journey Blair, Brinlee Blair, Tristin Thompson and Deana Thompson; mom Peggy Blair; siblings Eddie Woodruff, Paula Dowling, Jimmy Blair, Betty Blair and Barbara Scarbrough.

A memorial service celebrating Don’s life is scheduled for 3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel.

Derrell “Derry” Christian Dodson born in Port Arthur, Texas, on Sept. 6, 1942, to Ralph Jordan and Kitty Beth Christian Dodson passed away Jan. 12, 2022.

Derry was raised in Decatur, Texas, where he was a natural leader in his high school, playing basketball and quarterbacking the Decatur Eagles. When he was seventeen, the daughter of family friends caught his eye at the local swimming pool. Teresa Montgomery very soon became his wife, and the couple formed a partnership and true love affair that lasted a lifetime.

Derry began his college years at The University of North Texas and was elected “best pledge” in the Theta Chi fraternity there. He completed his degree at The University of Texas, earning a Bachelor of Finance degree.

Upon graduation Derrell, as he became known, and his young bride moved to Kansas City, Missouri where he took a job with Aetna Life & Casualty in the surety bond department. Moving back to the Dallas area, he remained in the industry his entire career, holding positions at St Paul, Marsh McLennon and The Ed Rose Agency before founding Rickenbacker-Dodson, and then Dodson-Bateman.

Derrell’s unshakable integrity helped propel Dodson-Bateman into a well-respected and successful independent bond agency. His industry peers selected him as president of the National Association of Surety Bond Producers in 1997-1998.

After selling Dodson-Bateman, Derrell donated his energy and skills to his newly adopted community, Graham, Texas. He helped raise money to restore the historic Graham Memorial Auditorium, volunteered to drive the “litter buggy,” served on the Graham Hospital Board, was an active member of Rotary and for nine years served as a CASA advocate for children in the foster care system. For his service to the Graham community, he was named Volunteer of the Year by the city’s Chamber of Commerce. 

Derrell also had a lifelong love of golf and skiing. Many of the family’s best times took place on a ski mountain, or in a van driving along the snow-covered highways of West Texas, heading toward the slopes.

Derrell was fondly known as Double D, and his unique sense of humor was his most endearing trait. Anyone who knew Double D, most likely has a favorite or two of his hilarious truisms. 

Derrell was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Kitty Beth Dodson. He is survived and beloved by his wife of 59 years, Teresa; daughter Denise Pope and her husband Dan of Lubbock; son Drew Dodson and his wife Jana, of Richardson; grandchildren Manning Pope of Denton, Christian Dodson of Atlanta, GA, Anne Claire Pope of Lubbock, Mark Dodson of Richardson, Wesley Dodson of Richardson, and James Dodson of Richardson; and by his brother, David Dodson of Decatur, and his sister, Nell Ann McBroom of Nocona.

A celebration of Derrell’s life will be held at First United Methodist Church, Decatur, Texas, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. with reception to follow at 605 Main St.

In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Double D by making a donation in his honor to Virginia’s House/CASA 729 Elm Street, Graham, Texas 76450, or to the charity of your choice.

If God needs a “42” partner, a fishing buddy or a good storyteller, he got one on Jan. 19, 2022, in Sterman M. Young.

A veteran of World War II and a long-time West Texas oilman, Sterman was born June 9, 1921, in Jean, Texas, fourth child of V.W. and Nettie (Cox) Young. He celebrated a milestone 100th birthday last June.

He is preceded in death by both parents, sisters Myrtie Jean Smith, Anita Marley, Jolene Enright, and brother Dewey Young. Also, grandson Brent Bolin and son-in-law Pete Daniel.

Sterman attended the early days of school in Markley in a two-teacher country schoolhouse (grades 1-8 and 9-12) with no electricity, no gas or running water – just a well with a hand pump for water, a wood-burning stove for heat in the winter and separate outhouses on the property for boys and girls. At 8-years-old, he learned to run a team of horses and mules to help plow the family farm. He attended Jermyn High School and began working in the oilfield at 16.

Sterman married Virgie Potts on July 3, 1941, in Walker, Okla. She was 16 and he was 20. They celebrated their 80th anniversary in 2021 with their tradition of a bologna sandwich on store-bought white bread and a cherry fried pie. That was the first meal of their married life and a meal they commemorated every year.

Sterman worked in the oilfield his entire career except during World War II. The oilpatch shut down after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, so the newlyweds headed to California where Sterman got work as a pile driver in the shipyards building dry docks for ship repair. His experience as a tool dresser on a cable tool drilling rig helped him get that job. The couple lived in Stockton, where Ginny was born in 1943.

In August 1944, Sterman was drafted and shipped out to Europe in January 1945, assigned to the 100th Division, 7th U.S. Army, 125th Combat Engineers that built bridges and roads. It was during occupation in Germany after the war that Sterman learned to cook. He was discharged in May 1946 with the rank of staff sergeant.

Back to the Texas oilfield, Sterman first got a job in Graham, then moved to Post in 1947. He went to work for Grishman-Hunter Oil Co. in 1948 making $2 an hour (a good wage at the time) and stayed with the company for 35 years, including its successors Cosden Petroleum Corp. and American Petrofina.

The Young family lived in a company house on the oil lease just outside of Post. Gary was born in 1950 and Nina was born in 1952. Sterman was the production superintendent on the lease, but with his extensive experience, he also did all the drilling, completions and workovers. Before retiring in 1982, he was overseeing about 200 wells as district superintendent.

Sterman and Virgie had moved to town in 1978 and Sterman worked for about six years after retirement as a consultant for Fina and other companies, including work at the refinery in Big Spring.

Along the way, Sterman found time to fish during lots of trips to Colorado, trips to various lakes, a summer trip to Alaska and even a deep-sea fishing trip or two. He also loved woodworking and building small pieces of furniture, which are treasured pieces to family members to this day.

Sterman and Virgie also loved playing games – dominoes, cards and board games – which kept their minds sharp. Lots and lots of stories, laughter and good times were shared around game tables over the years.
He was a member of the Post Church of Christ, the Post VFW, and was active with the Garza County Trailblazers, the local senior citizens’ organization.

He is survived by his wife, Virgie; all three children: Virginia “Ginny” Bolin and husband, Sam, of Abilene; Gary and wife, Peggy, of Denton; and Nina Daniel Watson and husband, Bill, of Kingman, Ariz.; two granddaughters: Betsey Bolin Craig and husband, Tom, of Abilene; Tracy Daniel Johnson and husband, Lee, of Cisco; two great granddaughters, Amanda Johnson Lee and husband, Brenden, of Columbus, Ind.; and Ashley Johnson of Weatherford; plus one great-great granddaughter, Aubrey Jo; and a host of dear nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Friday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Hudman Funeral Home in Post. A graveside service will be Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at Markley Cemetery in Young County, next to the old Plum Grove School where Sterman attended.

Cecil Lee Birdwell, 86, passed away in peace Sunday Jan. 16, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, at First Baptist Church Graham. Burial will follow in Red Top Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Cecil was born Jan. 10, 1936, in Young County to the late Rose and Carl Birdwell. He attended school in Graham, Texas and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Cecil served in the Army from 1958 to 1960. He worked in the oilfield for a time and then at Hexcel Corporation for 30 years and made many lifelong friends. Cecil was also a rancher and loved to hunt, fish and watch sporting events. He told many stories of his hunting and fishing trips. But his true love was his wife and family. He married Mary Carol Jackson on Dec. 26, 1958, in Graham, and together they raised three children.

Cecil is survived by his wife, Mary Birdwell; children: Beverly and husband Charlie Hipp; Glenda and husband Kevin Barnett; Michael and wife Shelley Birdwell; grandchildren, Dean Lowe, Jaicee Mathis, Morgan Mathis, Cody Smith, Brooke McNamara, Clay Barnett, Tara Janota, Cameron Janota and Calee Birdwell, and 25 great grandchildren; sister, Fannie Thetford; brothers, Emmett and Connor Birdwell.

The family wishes to thank Beyond Faith Home Health and Hospice, Seniorly Yours and First Baptist Church for help and support with our physical and spiritual needs.

Visitation was Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home.

Bill Brightman, 75, passed away Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, at his home. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, at Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

 Bill was born Sept. 4, 1946, in Crane, Texas to the late Ella Mae (Roberts) Brightman and Thomas Claver Brightman. Bill married Roma Montfort, March 5, 2011 in San Antonio. Bill was a self-employed oil producer for most of his life.

Survivors include; wife, Roma Brightman of Graham; daughters, Judy Brown and husband Darryl, Lisa King and husband Wes, Cheryl Adams and husband Matt, all of Graham; son, Cliff Brightman of Graham; grandchildren Brett and Wesley Brown, Relisha Kohn, Dylan Brightman, Bryce Harrelson, Claire and Aidan Adams; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Elaine Day and husband Butch, Fleda Brogdon and husband Gary,  and “his other sisters” - Mary Z. Brown and Sandy Burton, all of Graham and Bobbye Nelson and husband Elmer of Alvord; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents Tom and Mae Brightman and a brother-in-law Bob Brown.

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

Memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 209 Tennessee Street, Graham, Texas 76450.

June Richie was born in Breckenridge, Texas, on April 2, 1927, to parents Ona and Boyd Robinson. She died on Jan. 16, 2022, at the age of 94.

June was lovingly known to family and friends as “June Honey”.

She and Gene Richie were married 33 years prior to his death. Together they raised three children and had interesting and sometimes hilarious adventures.

She was a loving and dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was very active in her community, including being President of Wichita County Texas Democratic Women, President of Law Wives, and a den mother for the Cub Scouts. June was an Energy Consultant for the JAC Electric Co-op. She was heavily involved in her church and her community through outreach efforts including managing the Episcopal Thrift Shop for many years. She was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church.

June was an excellent cook and her favorite books were cookbooks.

She was an extremely kind, loving, resilient and giving person. The essence of June was her devotion to her family and her faith. She also proclaimed she was a womb to tomb Democrat and served as a Democratic precinct chair for many years.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, L.C. Reed, Jr., a flight officer who was killed in World War II, her husband of 33 years, Gene Richie, her parents, Ona and Boyd Robinson, her stepmother, Irene Robinson, stepsister, stepbrother and several nieces and nephews.

June is survived by her children Boyd Lynn Richie and wife Betty Richie, Alicia Hux and husband Harvey Hux, and Steve Richie as well as her grandchildren Tracy Bowles and husband Andy Bowles, Chris Richie and wife Julie Richie, and John Richie and wife Gina Richie and great-grandchildren Alexandria Bowles, Andrew Bowles, Boyd Thomas Richie, Paul Richie, Brady Richie, and Carter Richie.

Memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Manor Good Samaritan or a charity of choice.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lunnscolonial.com.

Bonnie Fay Loftis went to be with the Lord on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, in Graham. Funeral Services will be held Friday, Jan. 28, at 10:30 a.m. at the McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at Pioneer Cemetery.

Bonnie was born on July 12, 1938, in Sweetwater to the late Barnum Ray and Mary Rhodes Novian. She married Eugene “Gene” Loftis on March 23, 1955, in Loving, New Mexico. She worked as a caregiver for most of her life. She attended Eastside Church of Christ for many years. Bonnie will be dearly missed by all.

She is survived by three sons: Eugene Loftis and wife Deborah of Graham, Marshall Loftis and wife Sydney of Olney, and Thomas Loftis and wife Christa of Graham. Four sisters; Frances Swan, Mary Coker, Christina O’Neal, and Margie Good. 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and a host of dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, by her husband Eugene “Gene” Loftis, daughter Fay Loftis, four brothers; Billy Novian, Johnny Novian, Pete Novian, Buck Novian, and by two sisters; LeEtta Hill, and Pauline Maeker.

(Otis) Dwayne Senkel, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at his home in Clay County, surrounded by family.

A memorial service was held Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Hampton Vaughan Crestview Funeral Home Chapel, 1917 Archer City Highway, Wichita Falls, Texas. The family asked those to bring and share their memories of Dwayne with his family and friends.

Dwayne was born in Graham, Texas on Jan. 12, 1953, to the late William and Audrey (Shaw) Senkel. He worked hard, took pride in his job and spent most of his life in the oilfield until retiring in 2018. However, he did cowboy for a few years. He loved hunting, competitive shooting, and riding his Harley. He never meeting a stranger, he had the ability to carry on long conversations with anyone. Dwayne was an avid team roper and one of his regrets in life was not pursuing his dream of the NFR.

Dwayne was a loving, caring, hardworking man who enjoyed traveling around the United States, showing his champion horses, sight seeing and meeting new people until he became sick in 2019, which  kept him at home. However, Dwayne’s greatest love in his life was his family and his family dearly loved him.

Dwayne was preceded in death by his parents and his brother.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Jayme Brown Senkel. Children; Scotty Senkel and wife Shawna, Jody Rodby and husband Lance, Jason Brown and wife Eva, Erin Brown, Nathan Brown and wife Leslie. Eleven grandchildren; Callie Senkel, Skye Rodby, Shaylee Senkel, Savannah Senkel, Taylor Sosebee, Mckayla Riley, Garrett Sosebee, Gavin Brown, Lanna Daugherty, Justin Rodby and Jaylin Rodby. Three great grandchildren; Trevor, Paislyn and Milah.

Our loving Mother, Betty Lucille Mitchell Guinn Green, has joined her Creator. She was born in 1929, the daughter of Joseph W. Mitchell and Lucille Reed, in Jacksboro, TX.

Throughout the Great Depression, her family of four (younger brother, Truman Curtis) moved often. Her inner strength, self-reliance, trustworthiness and compassion for all people gave her the foundation for a wonderful life. She graduated at the age of 16 from Waller High School in Waller, TX (being moved up two grade levels due to her studious efforts). Upon graduation, she was offered a scholarship by Rice University. She decided to attend Southwestern Business University in Houston, TX which allowed her to work and complete her degree, simultaneously. Her career began as Secretary for Ritchie Advertising in Houston. Her first date with our Father, Charles E. “Mike” Guinn, was on Dec. 15, 1945. They were married in 1947 and had three children: Roy Mitchell, Charles Patrick and Betty Kathleen. They bought their first home on Laskey Street in South Houston when Kathy was born, and lived there for 19 years. Betty quit work to help raise their three children, but eventually went back to serving as Secretary for St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, then full time as Secretary for Fidelity Printing, Bowne of Houston and eventually Vice-President of Pandick Press Houston/Dallas.

Betty retired in 1986, three years after they bought their “North Forty” just North of Graham, TX. Mike and Betty enjoyed country living for ten years before Mike’s passing in 1993. She decided to move into the town of Graham. Four years later, she married Fred Green and enjoyed another 20 years of marriage and the sunny side of life. Survivors include: Half-Brothers, Fred and Robert Mitchell and their families - Brother-in-Law Hal Franklin and Sister-in-Law Kaye Franklin and their family - Children Mitch, Pat, Kathy and Son-in-Law Jerry L. Galbraith - eight grandchildren: Hilary, Justin, Amanda, Travis, Randi, Megan, Katelyn and Dylan and an abundance of Great Grandchildren. Her wishes include cremation, no service, and for us to spread her ashes from Jerry’s boat in the Gulf of Mexico.

In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation to the Glory of God. Amen.