Obituaries

Joy Smith

Joy Smith of Memphis, Texas, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Memphis.Funeral services took place at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in the First Baptist Church in Estelline, Texas.

Carolyn Reeves Kazelskis

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Carolyn Reeves Kazelskis. Carolyn passed away on July 11, 2024, succumbing to complications from dementia. She was 83 years old.Carolyn Keller was born to Harold and Bertha Mae Keller June 20, 1941, in Wellington, Texas.
Laverne (Ware) Hiett

Laverne (Ware) Hiett

Laverne (Ware) Hiett

Laverne (Ware) Hiett, 92, left this earth July 3, 2024, in Borger, Texas. She was born Jan. 7, 1932, in Littlefield, Texas, to Emett and Annie Ware.Laverne graduated from Wellington High School in 1950. She was a dedicated homemaker, bookkeeper and floral assistant.
Dorothy F. Roberson

Dorothy F. Roberson

Dorothy F. Roberson

Dorothy F. Roberson, 92, of Wellington, Texas, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024.Graveside services took place at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2024, at North Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Ronnie Lambert, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial followed the service.

Nancy Jean (Reid) Fuston

A Memorial Service for Nancy Fuston, 72, of Childress, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Childress First Presbyterian Church. A visitation will be held prior to the service at the church. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
ALICE ANNETTE ATKINSON HUGHART

ALICE ANNETTE ATKINSON HUGHART

ALICE ANNETTE ATKINSON HUGHART

Alice Annette Atkinson Hughart, longtime Oklahoma City resident and recent Houston resident, went to be with her savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, on June 22, 2024, at age 101.She was born Dec. 20, 1922, in Quail, Texas to Mr. and Mrs. Alvin W. Atkinson.
Sharon Daves Bell

Sharon Daves Bell

Sharon Daves Bell

 Celebrating the life of Sharon Daves Bell, her memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, July 5, 2024, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2525 Wimberly Rd., Amarillo, Texas. A reception will follow. The burial ceremony will take place at 10 a.m.
David Elkanah Payne

David Elkanah Payne

David Elkanah Payne

David Elkanah Payne, 80, of Lakeview, Texas, died June 14,2024.He passed peacefully surrounded by his children with a song in his heart.Services took place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in the Memphis Church of Christ with Tom Anderson and Mark Lance officiating.

Lena Ann Miller

Lena Ann Miller passed away June 9, 2024, in Childress, Texas. Ann was born July 12, 1940, in Kentucky to James and Bernice (Penrod) Miller.She is preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, James Penrod, William (Buddy), Carl Dee and Kay Sutton.
Everett Williams

Everett Williams

Everett Williams

Everett Williams, 79, of Memphis,Texas, passed away at home June 3, 2024.Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2024, in the Memphis Church of Christ with Tom Anderson and Mark Lance officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Memphis.