Michael ‘Big Mike’ Bradford

Michael Jenson Bradford was born May 30, 1981, in Elk City, Okla. to Michael Bradford and Glenda Varner. He passed on June 27, 2024, in his home at the age of 43 years and 28 days.Michael grew up in Elk City, Okla., Liberal, Kan. and Childress,Texas and spent his childhood amongst family members.

Katrinka Love

KATRINKA LOVEKatrinka Love, 86, died on Sept. 26, 2024, in Childress, Texas.Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, at the Childress Cemetery with Dr. W. D. Green officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. A visitation was held from 6-8 p.m.

Jo Ann Ogletree Kershner

Jo Ann Kershner, 81, of Wellington, Texas, passed away Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.Memorial service in her memory took place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at the Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Noah Downing, pastor, officiating.

Mary Elizabeth “Lisa” Nix Wyatt

We are saddened to announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth “Lisa” Nix Wyatt, who was called home peacefully, surrounded by her family on Aug.30,2024,at the age of 60.A funeral service took place at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept.

HELEN HAYES

Helen Hayes, age 91, passed away on Aug. 22, 2024, in Childress, Texas.Services for Helen were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, at the Childress Church of Christ. A family visitation directly followed in the Church of Christ Fellowship Hall.

Zack Buchanan Fisher

Zack Buchanan Fisher, 82, of Memphis, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Memphis.Services took place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, at the First Methodist Church of Memphis with Dr. Stan Cosby and Rev. Gary Boles, officiating. Graveside services followed at 3 p.m.

Dorcille Lou Widener

Dorcille Lou Widener, 86, of Memphis, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, in Lubbock,Texas.Funeral services took place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Memphis with Dale Griswold and Daniel Downey officiating. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery in Memphis.

James Earl Lee

James Earl Lee, 85, of Lefors, Texas, peacefully fell asleep to wake up in the arms of his beloved Savior on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas. One of seven children, James was born on Sept. 8, 1938, in Erick, Okla. to H.E.“Cub”and Alma Lee.

CHARLES ROGERS

A Church Service for Charles Rogers, 93, was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, at Childress Methodist Church with Matthew McCurley officiating. Interment followed at Childress Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. A visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Aug.

Lesa Wadley

Lesa Wadley, 62, of Wellington, Texas, passed away on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, at Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Harry Stallings, retired Baptist minister, officiating. Arrangements are by Adams Funeral Home of Wellington.