Patricia Ann (Elliott) Hays

Patricia Ann (Elliott) Hays, 81, of Hollis, Okla., was released from her earthly life to her eternal heavenly body on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.Funeral services took place at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at the Dodson Church of the Nazarene, with Rev.

Weldon Jerrell Hayes

WELDON JERRELL HAYESWeldon Jerrell Hayes, 93, passed away on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.Services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at the Childress Church of Christ with Mr. Bob Thomas officiating. Prior to graveside services, a visitation was scheduled immediately following the church service.

Weldon Jerrell Hayes

Weldon Jerrell Hayes, 93, passed away on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. Services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at the Childress Church of Christ with Mr. Bob Thomas officiating. Prior to graveside services, a visitation was scheduled immediately following the church service.

Harvey Eldridge Isaacs

Harvey Eldridge Isaacs, 85, died Feb. 7, 2026, at his home in Russellville, Ark.Harvey was born July 28, 1940, in Wheeler County, Texas, to James F. Isaacs and Anne Merle (Hanes) Isaacs.Over the years, he worked as a truck driver, mechanic, parts technician and salesman.

Barry Eugene Johnson

Barry Eugene Johnson, 75, of Wellington, Texas, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. Known to family as “Uncle B,” and just “B” to many others, he was born Oct. 20, 1950, in Matador, Texas, to Ober and Wandell Johnson.

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Randy Wooldridge

Randy Wooldridge, 78, of Wellington, Texas, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at the Wellington Care Center.He was born on April 30, 1947, in Wellington, to Grant and Edna Warren Wooldridge. Randy attended Wellington schools and graduated with the Wellington High School Class of 1965.

Dalton Waye Layton

Dalton Wayne Layton, age 33, of Memphis, Texas, formerly of Clarendon, Texas, passed away on Friday Jan. 23, 2026, leaving behind an immeasurable void in the hearts of those who loved him. Though his time with us was far too short, the impact he made will last forever.

Mary Ileana Graham Earp

Mary Iletha Graham Earp died Dec. 29, 2025, after a long and valiant battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Bulbar Onset. She walked directly into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ and immediately gained a healthy body which will live for eternity.Funeral services took place at 10 a.m.

Gerald Macalik

Gerald Macalik, 82, of Wellington, Texas, passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.He was born in Ennis, Texas, on Sept. 16, 1943, to Joe and Christine (Salik) Macalik.Gerald married Sharon Motsenbocker in 1985. They moved to Wellington in 1993 from Ennis.