Obituaries

Barbara Ann Coleman

Barbara Ann Coleman

Barbara Ann Coleman

Barbie Coleman, AUDIOSPARX & RADIOSPARX’s much-loved and most longstanding DJ, has died at home in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 13, 2024, after an extended illness. She was 84 years old. As an artist, designer and passionate music lover, she lived a colorful life, devoted to art, design and music.
Clara Mae Jewett

Clara Mae Jewett

Clara Mae Jewett

Clara Mae Jewett, 89, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at Legacy Rehab and Living in Amarillo, Texas, her home for the last 6 years. Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, at the Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Pastor David Fennel, Clara’s nephew, officiating.

Joe Lee Williams

Joe Lee Williams, 73, of Estelline, Texas, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, in Childress, Texas. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, in the First Baptist Church in Memphis, Texas. Burial will follow in Estelline Cemetery in Estelline. Viewing took place Wednesday, Jan.
Minister Fredonia Wartrenia (Meadows) Hunnicutt

Minister Fredonia Wartrenia (Meadows) Hunnicutt

Minister Fredonia Wartrenia (Meadows) Hunnicutt

Fredonia Wartrenia Hunnicutt was the seventh child born to Odell, Sr., and Lucy Meadows on June 25, 1942. Fredonia, commonly known as Fred by her coworkers and Sista babe by family, was born in Idabel, Okla. At the age of 7, she moved to Wellington, Texas for the family business.
Ann Thorn

Ann Thorn

Ann Thorn

Ann Thorn, age 86, passed away on Jan. 8, 2024, in Childress, Texas. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Ronnie Shoffner officiating. Ann was born on Nov. 16, 1937, to Clarence E. Kelso and Alice P.
Laura Ann Whitson

Laura Ann Whitson

Laura Ann Whitson

Laura Ann Whitson, 71, of Cuero, Texas, went to be with our Lord on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, after living a beautiful life. Laura was born Jan. 30, 1952, to Al Stanley and Olas Williams Whitson at home on the family farm in the Texas Panhandle.
MINISTER FREDONIA WARTRENIA (MEADOWS) HUNNIICUTT

MINISTER FREDONIA WARTRENIA (MEADOWS) HUNNIICUTT

MINISTER FREDONIA WARTRENIA (MEADOWS) HUNNIICUTT

Fredonia Wartrenia Hunnicutt was the seventh child born to Odell, Sr., and Lucy Meadows on the 25th day of June 1942. Fredonia, commonly known as Fred by her coworkers and Sista babe by family, was born in Idabel, Okla. At the age of 7, she moved to Wellington, Texas for the family business.
Charlene White Poteet

Charlene White Poteet

Charlene White Poteet

Charlene White Poteet, age 100, former longtime resident of Wellington,Texas, passed away Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Rockwall,Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services took place at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at the First Christian Church with Minister Brian Moore officiating.
Christine Smoot

Christine Smoot

Christine Smoot

Christine Smoot, age 75, passed away on Jan. 6, 2024, in Childress,Texas. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Randy Wilson officiating. Christine Smoot was born in Plainview, Texas on Aug.
Marsha K. Forde

Marsha K. Forde

Marsha K. Forde

Marsha K. Forde, age 79, passed away on Jan. 6, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas. Services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at the First Baptist Church of Childress, Texas with Lakan Mariano officiating. Family visitation was held before the service from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home.