Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Don Flippin

Don Flippin

Aug 25, 2024

Don Flippin, of Haskell, passed from this world Sunday morning, August 25, 2024 surrounded by family.  During his 88 years, he was loved by many and known as "Coach," "Flip" and "Papa."

Don was born February 10, 1936 in Colorado City, Texas to Theodore Noel and Linnie Doyle Flippin. He graduated from Colorado City High School where...

Kathy Lisle

Kathy Lisle

Aug 24, 2024

Kathleen Adrienne Nixon Lisle, 64, went to her Lord and Savior on August 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born to Leonard Nixon and Judy Kemp on August 1, 1960 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Kathy graduated from Albany High School in 1978 and was always trusted and respected in her chosen career and in...

Billy Blakley

Billy Blakley

Aug 24, 2024

Billy R. Blakley passed away on August 24, 2024. A graveside service will be held at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene, Texas on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 10:00am, with Dr. Barry O'Neal officiating under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Haskell, Texas.

Bill was born January 30, 1930 to CR and Ottie Blakley...

Anita Medford

Anita Medford

Aug 23, 2024

Anita Jo (Pittman) Medford, 93, lifetime resident of Haskell, Texas, passed away peacefully at her residence Friday, August 23, 2024.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2024 at the United Methodist Church in Haskell, Texas with Pastor Dusty Garrison officiating. Burial will take place immediately following the service at Willow Cemetery under the...

Mary Ellen Helscel-Williams

Mary Ellen Helscel-Williams

Aug 16, 2024

Mary Ellen Helscel-Williams, 64, a long time Rule resident, passed away August 16, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM, Thursday, August 22, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Rule, Texas, with Rev. James Jackson officiating. Burial will follow the service at the Rule Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Rule, Texas. A...

Mary Harris

Mary Harris

Aug 13, 2024

Mary Alice (Sparks) Harris, 69 a resident of Throckmorton, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 16, 2024 at 10:00 am, visitation is at 9:15 am, til service at First Baptist Church Throckmorton, Texas 211 N. Minter Ave. with Rev. Peter Parker officiating. Burial will follow service at the Throckmorton...

Cynthia Young

Cynthia Young

Jul 27, 2024

Cynthia Lee Adams Young, 70, of Round Rock, Texas, went to her eternal home on July 27, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. The eldest child of Christopher S. Adams, Jr., and Mary Alene (Mitchell) Adams, Cynthia, was born on April 27, 1954, in El Paso, Texas. The daughter of a career USAF dad, home was wherever family was. Like...

Dorothy Ann Brown

Dorothy Ann Brown

Jul 26, 2024

Dorothy Ann Carter Brown was born in Dallas, Texas on March 8th, 1929 to Willam Tyler Carter and Nora Cassida Whitesides Carter.  She passed away in Grapevine, Texas on July 26th, 2024.

After graduating high school in Dallas TX, Dorothy raised her two sons as a single parent along with caring for her parents.  She was employed...

John Samuel White

John Samuel White

Jul 22, 2024

John Samuel White, 33, of Munday, passed away July 22, 2024 in Benjamin, Texas. John was born February 21, 1991, to Ron and Susan White of Benjamin, Texas. The funeral is set for 10:00 AM, Monday, July 29, 2024 at the First Methodist Church in Munday, Texas, with the burial service at Benjamin Cemetery under the direction of Smith...

Vicky Frierson Hinze

Vicky Frierson Hinze

Jul 16, 2024

Vicky Lynn Frierson-Hinze, 77, (February 25, 1947 - July 16, 2024).

Every angel assigned for the ascension of the much loved Vicky Lynn Frierson-Hinze gathered at the end of the day on July 16, 2024, in Ft. Worth, Texas, and lifted her beautiful, sparkling soul up and into the presence of her Lord and her Savior, Jesus...

Lupe Rios, Jr.

Lupe Rios, Jr.

Jul 15, 2024

Lupe Rios, Jr. a longtime resident of Knox City, Texas, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm at the Knox City Cemetery, Thursday, July 18, 2024, with Father Bose Jujuvarapu officiating under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Knox City. A rosary is planned at 7:00pm, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at...

Kenneth Duane Bradford, Jr.

Kenneth Duane Bradford, Jr.

Jul 13, 2024

Kenneth Duane Bradford, Jr., 73, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024. A viewing will be held Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 1:00 to 3:00 pm at the Smith Family Funeral Homes in Knox City, Texas.

Kenneth was born April 7, 1951 in Vernon, Texas to Lorine (Henderson) and Kenneth Bradford, Sr.  He married Georgia Rodriquez on December...

Victoria "Tori" Lynn Carrasco

Victoria "Tori" Lynn Carrasco

Jun 29, 2024

Victoria Lynn Carrasco, 32 went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Hendricks Medical Center in Abilene, TX, surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held Friday, July 5, 2024, at 11:00am, at the St. George Catholic Church in Haskell, Texas with Father Albert J. Devanesan officiating. A rosary is planned for...

Kenny Spitzer

Kenny Spitzer

Jun 12, 2024

Kenny Spitzer, 78, a longtime resident of Old Glory, Texas, joined his Lord and Savior Wednesday,  June 12, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Bethel Assembly, in Anson, Texas with Rev. Cody Cochran officiating under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Haskell.

Kenny was born September 18,...

Jerry Bell

Jerry Bell

Jun 12, 2024

Rev. Jerry L. Bell, age 81 of Greenville, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 at UPMC Jameson New Castle Pennsylvania surrounded by his family.

Jerry was born in Olney, Texas to Jett and Johnnie (Tucker) Bell on August 9, 1942 and grew up in Throckmorton, Texas.  He graduated...

James (Jimmy) Allen Magin

James (Jimmy) Allen Magin

Jun 5, 2024

James Allen, "Jimmy," Magin was born on September 7, 1957, in Olney, Texas to parents, Glenn L. Magin and Billie Joyce (Darden) Magin. He lived his entire life in and around Throckmorton, Texas. Jimmy was called home by the Lord on June 5, 2024, at his earthly home in Throckmorton. Jimmy trusted Jesus Christ as his savior at a...

Ann Summers

Ann Summers

May 30, 2024

Patricia "Ann" Speck Summers peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home Thursday, May 30, 2024, in her home on Possum Kingdom Lake in Graford, Texas surrounded by her daughter. Graveside services are under the direction of Smith Funeral Homes in Haskell and will be held Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 10:30 am at the Rochester Cemetery.

Ann was...

Mary Anna Alvis Johnston

Mary Anna Alvis Johnston

May 24, 2024

Mary Anna Alvis Johnston, age 95 of Rochester, Texas, passed away on May 24, 2024, in Katy, Texas.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 pm Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the funeral home in Haskell, Texas, with gravesite ceremony to follow at 10:00 am, Wednesday 29, 2024, at the cemetery in Rochester, Texas. The gravesite...

Shirley Reed

Shirley Reed

May 13, 2024

Shirley Reed, 81, a longtime resident of Haskell, Texas, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024. A funeral service will be held Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 2:00pm., at the East Side Baptist Church, Haskell, Texas with Rev. Rick Moeller officiating. A visitation is planned from 6:00 to 7:00pm, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the funeral home, 304 N. 2nd...

Janie Louise Dillard

Janie Louise Dillard

May 11, 2024

Janie Louise Dillard was born on October 10, 1940 in Pushmataha County of Oklahoma to Louis Calvin Wadkins and Fannie Nixon Wadkins. She departed this life on May 11, 2024 in Nocona, Texas at the age of 83. A funeral service will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Throckmorton, Texas, with...

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