Obituaries

Paul (Podger) Roger Efird

Paul (Podger) Roger Efird

Paul (Podger) Roger Efird

Paul (Podger) Roger Efird, age 84, of Childress, Texas, joined his heavenly family on Jan. 16, 2023, in Amarillo, Texas.He was born on March 7, 1938, in Carey, Texas, to Paul Arthur Efird and Annie Leona Rogers Efird (known as Big Daddy and Big Momma by their family).
Coy Johnson

Coy Johnson

Coy Johnson

Coy Johnson left his earthly home on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, at the age of 84. Graveside services took place at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Fairview Cemetery, located in Memphis, Texas, with Conny Mack Moore officiating. Viewing was held at the funeral home prior to the service from 9-10 a.
Karon Tate

Karon Tate

Karon Tate

Karon Tate, 81, of Wellington, Texas, passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. Funeral services took place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at the Church of Christ with Terry Newell, minister from Shawnee, Okla., and Byron Bell officiating. Burial followed in Dozier Cemetery.
Tommy Eugene Sims

Tommy Eugene Sims

Tommy Eugene Sims

Memorial services for Tommy Eugene Sims, 77, were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at Westhill Community Church with Jeramy Miller officiating. He passed away Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Childress, Texas. Tommy Eugene Sims was born Dec.
Oran Doolen “Ode” Starkey III

Oran Doolen “Ode” Starkey III

Oran Doolen “Ode” Starkey III

Oran Doolen “Ode” Starkey III, of Wellington, Texas, passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. He was born on Dec. 16, 1970, in Fort Worth,Texas, to his parents, Gary and Sharon Campbell Starkey. Growing up on the family ranch, Oran loved riding four-wheelers and horses.
DALTON WEBSTER

DALTON WEBSTER

DALTON WEBSTER

Dalton Webster, 89, of Hollis, Okla., quietly made his final ride into the sunset on Jan. 12, 2023. Services took place at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, in the Faith Baptist Church, located in Hollis, Okla., with Rev. Charlie Floyd officiating.
Fern Robinson

Fern Robinson

Fern Robinson

Fern Robinson, 94, of Wellington, Texas, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in Amarillo, Texas. Graveside services took place at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Independence Cemetery, located in Madge, Okla., with Rev.
Lonnie Eugene Lynn

Lonnie Eugene Lynn

Lonnie Eugene Lynn

LONNIE EUGENE LYNN Lonnie Eugene Lynn, 86, of Childress, Texas, passed away peacefully in his home on Jan. 2, 2023. Memorial services will be held at Childress Cemetery Chapel at 2 p.m. Jan. 14, 2023. Lonnie was born on Feb. 4, 1936, to Lonzo and Elsie Lynn in Butler, Okla.
Leroy Belew

Leroy Belew

Leroy Belew

LEROY BELEW Leroy Belew, 85, of Wellington, Texas, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. Funeral services took place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at the First Baptist Church with Keith Martin officiating. Burial followed in North Fairview Cemetery.

Donna Gail Wynn

Donna Gail Wynn, 67, of Memphis, Texas, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Memphis. A Celebration of Life will be held privately. Cremation and arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Memphis. Donna was born Aug. 20, 1955, in Matador, Texas to Doyle Elmo and Susie Irene Brown Wynn.