Ray Henry

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ray Henry on Oct. 17, 2024,one week shy of his 84th birthday in Austin, surrounded in spirit and in-person by his loving family after his well-researched battle against congestive heart and kidney diseases.

Helen “Kay” Vaughan

Helen “Kay” Vaughan, 85, former Altus, Okla. resident of Oklahoma City, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024.Kay was born to Richard and Gladys (Thompson) Snow on Sept. 28, 1939, in Illinois. She was raised in Altus and graduated from Altus High School in 1957.

Anna Laura Pierce

After a life lived to the fullest for 93 years, Anna Laura Pierce, also known as Anne and Annie, passed away peacefully in Wellington, Texas, on Oct. 24, 2024.Anna was preceded in death by her husband, E. D.

Leon Richard ‘Dick’ Chambless

LEON RICHARD ‘DICK’ CHAMBLESSIt is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved father, Leon Richard “Dick” Chambless, 95, who passed away July 28. 2024.

Zelbert Dean ‘Zeb’ Roberson

ZELBERT DEAN ‘ZEB’ ROBERSONZelbert Dean “Zeb” Roberson, 86, of Wellington,Texas, passed away Monday, Oct. 14, 2024.Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the First Christian Church with Bro. Bill Roberson, pastor of the Full Gospel Church in Atoka, Okla.

Judy Hall

Judy Hall, of Wellington, Texas, left this world Thursday, Oct.3,2024.No memorial service will be held.Judy was born in Santa Ana, Calif. Dec. 16, 1942, to Clara Frances Dunson Smith and Keith Smith.

Walter Dale Abney

Walter Dale Abney, 84, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away peacefully in his home on Oct. 3, 2024. He was born in Wellington, Texas on Nov. 30, 1939, to Walter Earl Abney and Edna Bell (Dell) Abney.

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.