Obituaries

Norma Jean Martin

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Norma Jean Martin, 93, of Granbury, Texas, formerly of Memphis, Texas, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, in Granbury.Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2026, at First Methodist Church of Memphis, with Phillip Hancock and Eugene Weldon officiating.

Bobby “Bob” Jack Cochran

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Bobby “Bob” Jack Cochran, 92, of Childress, Texas, formerly of Arlie, Dodson, Texas, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026.Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 3, 2026, at Adams Funeral Chapel, with Dr. Craig Darter officiating. Burial will follow in North Fairview Cemetery.

VEVA L. (BUSKE) DAVIS

Veva L. (Buske) Davis

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Veva L. (Buske) DavisVeva L. (Buske) Davis, 93, of Wellington, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.Graveside services took place at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2026, at North Fairview Cemetery, with Rev. Gene Weinette, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiating.

June Harrison Monroe

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

JUNE HARRISON MONROEJune Harrison Monroe, 96, of Amarillo, Texas, formerly of Wellington, Texas, died Friday, March 13, 2026.Under the care of Griggs-Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors, viewing took place from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, March 22 at the funeral home, 5400 Bell Ave., Amarillo.

John Henry Moss Jr.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026

JOHN HENRY MOSS JR.John Henry Moss Jr., 67, of Childress, Texas, ran through Heaven’s gates on Friday, March 20, 2026.A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at Westhill Community Church, with Jeramy Miller officiating.John was born on July 17, 1958, to John Henry Sr....

Linton Dale Gardenhire

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Thursday, March 19, 2026

LINTON DALE GARDENHIRELinton Dale Gardenhire, 88, of Memphis, Texas, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Memphis.Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, March 20, 2026, at the First Baptist Church in Memphis, with Rev. Daniel Downey officiating.

Jean T. Hastings

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

JEAN T. HASTINGSJean T. Hastings, age 95, passed away on Jan. 23, 2026, in Idalou, Texas. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Moore-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Idalou.Billie Jean Turner was born at home on Nov. 24, 1930. She was a Wellington, Texas native.

Michael Brent Howard

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

MICHAEL BRENT HOWARDOh, my, after 62 times around the sun, Michael Brent Howard, of Wellington, Texas, formerly of Hollis, Okla., received his fins on Feb. 26, 2026.The baby of nine children, Mike was born Oct. 14, 1963, in Hollis, Okla., to Edward “Buck” and Ruth Howard.

Warren Dean Whitten

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Thursday, March 12, 2026

WARREN DEAN WHITTENWarren Dean Whitten, 87, of Memphis, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas.Memorial services took place at 2 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2026, in the First Baptist Church in Memphis, with Zack Altman officiating.

A celebration of life gathering for Joe Cummings is planned for 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at the Collingsworth County Show Barn, 101 Houston St., Wellington. The family invites everyone to come and honor Joe’s life. Known and loved by many, Joe passed away Jan. 11, 2026. Please come and share in the stories of a life well lived with his dear family and friends. Cummings Family

Family plans Cummings celebration of life

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026

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