Obituaries

Jimmie ‘Bruce’ Parr

Jimmie ‘Bruce’ Parr

Jimmie ‘Bruce’ Parr

Funeral services for Jimmie “Bruce” Parr, 95, were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at the Childress Methodist Church with Lou Ellerbrook and Dr. W.D. Green officiating. Visitation was from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Home. He passed away Thursday, Feb.
Kenneth L. McKay

Kenneth L. McKay

Kenneth L. McKay

On Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, Kenneth L. McKay, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 91. Kenneth was born on Sept. 14, 1931, in Park Springs, Texas, to Calvin Luther “CL” and Ilo Sue Thomason McKay.

Gilbert Bailey

Graveside services for Gilbert Bailey, 79, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, at the Childress Cemetery with Terry Williams officiating. Burial followed under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Home.
Patricia Anne Richards

Patricia Anne Richards

Patricia Anne Richards

Patricia Anne Richards, 92, of Memphis, Texas, died Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family in Childress, Texas. Funeral services took place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at the First Baptist Church, in Memphis, with Pastor Terry Williams officiating.
John D.‘Hoot’ Gibson

John D.‘Hoot’ Gibson

John D.‘Hoot’ Gibson

The family of John D. “Hoot” Gibson hosted a gathering of family and friends from 1 until 1:45 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers in Lubbock, Texas. A service to celebrate his life of 88 years was held at 2 p.m., with burial at Resthaven Memorial Park.
Gay McAlister

Gay McAlister

Gay McAlister

Gay McAlister, 92, of Wellington, Texas, passed away peacefully at home Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Funeral services took place at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at the First Methodist Church with Rev. Gene Weinette, pastor, officiating. Burial followed in North Fairview Cemetery.

Tom Allen Madison

Thomas Allen Madison, 75, passed away Feb. 8, 2023, in Amarillo,Texas.No services will be held. He was born March 26, 1947, to W. Clyde Madison and Vivian Jones Madison. Tom was the best husband, father and son. He took care of his wife’s and mother’s vehicles.
Johnnie Evelyn Gresham

Johnnie Evelyn Gresham

Johnnie Evelyn Gresham

Johnnie Evelyn Gresham, 87, of Memphis, Texas, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. Memorial took place at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in the First Methodist Church, in Memphis, with Dr. Stan Cosby officiating. Cremation and arrangements were by Robertson Funeral Directors of Memphis.
Joe Andrew Aguirre

Joe Andrew Aguirre

Joe Andrew Aguirre

Joe Andrew Aguirre ascended to a heavenly plane on Feb. 9, 2023. He departed this world surrounded by the infinite love of his family at his residence. Funeral mass was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Holy Angels Catholic Church with Father John Sudhaker Sangabathini officiating.
Dan Collom

Dan Collom

Dan Collom

DAN COLLOM Dan Collom, 86, of Rotan, Texas, passed from this life and into eternal rest on Monday, December 26, 2022, in Bangs,Texas. He was born on August 15, 1936, in Rotan, to William Jordan and Emma Luttrall Collom. Dan was one of 10 children. He was educated in Stonewall County,Texas.