Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Haskell, Knox and Throckmorton, TX and surrounding areas.

Carl Jeffery (Jeff) Dormier

Carl Jeffery (Jeff) Dormier

Apr 12, 2025

Carl Jeffery (Jeff) Dormier passed from this world into the arms of the Lord on April 12, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at New Life Assembly of God in Throckmorton, TX with Pastor Melissa Hudson officiating on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 2PM. Visitation will be Thursday, April 17, 2025 under the direction of Smith Family...

Palma J. Lyons

Palma J. Lyons

Apr 12, 2025

Palma J. Lyons, age 86, of Fort Scott, KS, passed away at her home on  April 12, 2025 with her family at her side.

She was born on December 7,1938, in Throckmorton, TX. In August of 2005, she married the love of her life Tom Lyons, who preceded her in death on August 22, 2007. Palma was...

Gloria Nell Durham

Gloria Nell Durham

Apr 7, 2025

Gloria Nell Durham, 85, a longtime resident of Knox City, Texas, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm, Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Littlefield Memorial Park in Littlefield, Texas under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Knox City, Texas. A visitation is planned from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, Wednesday, April 9,...

Leta Mangis

Leta Mangis

Mar 17, 2025

Aletta Large Mangis, 88, a lifelong resident of Knox City, Texas, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025. Services will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Knox City Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Knox City.

Aletta was born on October 24, 1936, to Pruitt and Edna Large.  Leta, as most called...

Tracy Lea Frierson

Tracy Lea Frierson

Mar 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Tracy Frierson

Tracy Lea Frierson, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, gently departed this life on March 4, 2025 at the age of 59. She was born on November 11, 1965, in Sanderson, Texas, to Norman and Marilyn Gladson. Tracy embodied kindness, wisdom, and steadfast love, and her warm spirit and incredible...

Tony Lopez

Tony Lopez

Mar 4, 2025

Tony Lopez, 71, of Abilene, Texas, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 10:00am, Friday, March 7, 2025, at the St. George Catholic Church with Father Albert J. Devanesan officiating. Burial will follow the service at the Willow Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Haskell. A rosary is planned from...

Bobby Ray Harrington

Bobby Ray Harrington

Feb 27, 2025

Bobby Ray Harrington, a lifelong resident of Throckmorton County,  passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025.  He was born to Willie and Juanita Kelley Harrington on June 12, 1937, in Throckmorton County.

He was predeceased by his son, Dwayne, daughter, Cheryl, and grandson, Brandon. Also predeceased by his parents, Willie and Juanita, and sister, Marilyn.

As...

Billy Ray Fowler

Billy Ray Fowler

Feb 16, 2025

Billy Ray Fowler, 89, was born August 18, 1935 in Goldthwaite, Texas to Leslie and Sarah (June) Fowler. He passed away February 16, 2025 in Olney, Texas. A funeral service will be at 2:00pm, Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Throckmorton, Texas. Rev. Peter Parker will be officiating under the direction of Smith Family Funeral...

Glenda Huff

Glenda Huff

Feb 14, 2025

Glenda King Huff was born to Bessie and EC King Sr. on January 28,1938 and went home to be with God and our Jesus Christ on February 14, 2025 at the age of 87. She passed away in Knox City, Tx at the Knox City Hospital under the care Hospice of Wichita Falls after a short illness. A funeral...

Howard Paul Beck

Howard Paul Beck

Feb 12, 2025

Howard Paul Beck, 80, a longtime resident of Throckmorton, Texas, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Throckmorton Cemetery with Melissa Hudson officiating under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Throckmorton.

Howard was born March 29, 1944 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Willie...

Janice Larue Turner

Janice Larue Turner

Feb 10, 2025

Janice LaRue Turner, 86, of Knox City, Texas passed away Monday,  February 10, 2025. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 10:00am, at the First Baptist Church, Knox City with Elder Larry Webb officiating. Burial will follow the service at the Knox City Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Knox City.

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Margaret "Jinx" Virginia Shaver

Margaret "Jinx" Virginia Shaver

Feb 8, 2025

Margaret Virginia Reeder Shaver, affectionately known by everyone as Jinx, left her earthly home on February 8, 2025 at the age of 78 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Graveside services will be on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 2 p.m. at the Rochester Cemetery with Riley Carver officiating under the direction of Smith Family Funeral...

Carol Large

Carol Large

Feb 5, 2025

With great sadness and heavy hearts, the family of Carol Fae Large announces her earthly departure. Carol, 78, arrived peacefully into heavenly eternity on Tuesday, February 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born to Walter & Bessie Clower on September 14, 1946, in Benjamin, TX. After graduating in 1965, she married the love of...

Frank Perry

Frank Perry

Feb 4, 2025

Frank Perry, 95, died at his home on February 4, 2025. Funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the First Baptist Church, Throckmorton., with Rev. Pete Parker officiating. A visitation is planned on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 11:30 until service time. Burial will follow at the Proffitt Cemetery under the direction of...

Jessie Pearl Hill

Jessie Pearl Hill

Feb 1, 2025

Jessie Pearl Hill, 89, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 10:00am, Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the Corner Stone Fellowship Baptist Church in Haskell, Texas. Rev. Josh Fitchett will be officiating under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Haskell. Burial will follow the service at the Willow Cemetery in Haskell, Texas....

John W. Scoggins, Jr.

John W. Scoggins, Jr.

Jan 26, 2025

John W. (Johnny) Scoggins, Jr. was born February 4, 1938 to John W. Scoggins, Sr. and Velma King Scoggins in Knox City, Texas. Johnny passed away Jan 26, 2025 in Haskell, Tx. He grew up on the family farm northwest of Rochester and resided there until April, 2023. He attended church at the Rochester Church of Christ and was...

Azile Cunningham Larned

Azile Cunningham Larned

Jan 24, 2025

Billie Azile (Cunningham) Larned, 81, of Haskell, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 24, 2025 at Hendrick Hospice Care in Abilene, Texas. She was a Baptist.

Azile was born on July 3, 1943 to William Chester Cunningham and Juanita Mae (Jacobs) Cunningham. She was born at home in McLean, Texas, and delivered by her Granny Cunningham,...

James "Tommy" Goode

James "Tommy" Goode

Jan 21, 2025

James Tommy Goode, 78, a longtime resident of Throckmorton, Texas passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 4:00pm Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Throckmorton with Rev. Charles Fischer officiating. Burial will follow the service at the Throckmorton Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Throckmorton. A...

Vernay "Dub" Wilson Howard

Vernay "Dub" Wilson Howard

Jan 12, 2025

Vernay "Dub" Wilson Howard, aged 78, passed away on January 12, 2025, at his home in Paint Creek, Texas. Born on July 7, 1946, in Haskell County, TX, Dub dedicated over 40 years to his business, Beggs Wholesale Company, and served as the Secretary of the Paint Creek School Board of Trustees for many years.

Dub was...

Jesse Rodney Miller

Jesse Rodney Miller

Jan 12, 2025

Jesse Rodney Miller, age 81, went to be with the Lord on January 12, 2025.  He roared through life on his Harley Davidson and had an intense passion for life and good times.

He is survived by his eldest daughter, Sonya Miller Rodriguez, her husband Alex Rodriguez of Fort Collins, Colorado, and her daughter, Camryn Manson of...

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