Obituaries

James Michael ‘Mike’ Peters

James Michael ‘Mike’ Peters

James Michael ‘Mike’ Peters

 James Michael “Mike” Peters went home to his Lord and Savior on the morning of April 4, 2024, in Gulf Breeze, Fla. at the age of 72. He was born on Sept. 6, 1951, to Marshall and Louise Peters in Wellington,Texas.After high school, Mike moved to Amarillo, Texas, where he met and married Debbie.
Neal Alan VanPelt

Neal Alan VanPelt

Neal Alan VanPelt

Neal Alan VanPelt was born on Dec. 25, 1961, in Wellington, Texas. He grew up working on the farms with his dad, Don, and earned his Eagle Scout with the help of his mom, Deanna. Neal served as a member of First Baptist Church, where he accepted Jesus Christ at a young age.

Bradley John Uttermark

Bradley John Uttermark was born on May 8, 1955, in Granite Falls, Minn., the son of Harold “Bud” and LaVonne Eggebraaten Uttermark. He passed away at his home in Wellington, Texas, on May 8, 2024.Brad was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Granite Falls.

Gerald Sitton

Gerald Sitton, 72, of Wellington, Texas, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at his home.He was born on April 30, 1952, in Irving, Texas, to Gerald and Lola Sitton. He graduated from Denton High School and received his associate degree from Cooke County Community College.

Kirby Campbell

Kirby Campbell, 81, of Wellington, Texas, passed away Thursday,May 16,2024.Memorial services took place at 2 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2024, at the First Methodist Church with Pastor Gene Weinette officiating. Inurnment followed in North Fairview Cemetery.
Sharon Kay Blum

Sharon Kay Blum

Sharon Kay Blum

Sharon Kay Blum, 74, of Memphis, Texas, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024, in Memphis.Visitation took place from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Robertson Funeral Directors. A memorial service followed at 2 p.m. at Red Marble Ministry Church.
Anne Lorean Chappell

Anne Lorean Chappell

Anne Lorean Chappell

Anne Lorean Chappell, 89, of Memphis, Texas, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024, in Richardson, Texas.Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2024, in the Memphis Church of Christ with Mark Lance officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Memphis with Jim Dixon officiating.
Jackie Pratt

Jackie Pratt

Jackie Pratt

Jackie Pratt, 80, of Wellington, Texas, passed away Wednesday,May 1,2024.Funeral services took place at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Lambert, pastor, officiating. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery.
Chester Rodgers

Chester Rodgers

Chester Rodgers

Chester Rodgers, 92, of Memphis, Texas, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior May 3, 2024.Services took place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in the Memphis Church of Christ with Mark Lance officiating. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery in Memphis.

Mozelle Gowdy Richburg

Mozelle Gowdy Richburg, 99, of Memphis, Texas, died, Tuesday, May 1, 2024, in Memphis.Services took place at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the Memphis Methodist Church with Dr. Stan Cosby officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m.