Obituaries

Oct 6, 2024

On the evening of  Sunday October 6, 2024, Lydia "Leah" Flores gained her angel wings but also gave the gift of life to another individual by being a organ donor. Lydia passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones listening to her favorite songs. Lydia was 59 years old.

Lydia was born on March 23, 1965 in San...

Oct 2, 2024

Lutricia Michelle Wiggins was a devoted and caring mother to her children, Tatianna Wiggins and Nathaniel Wiggins Jr. and she was the beloved daughter of Mary Ruth Manuel and the late James Michael Manuel. She was born on May 26, 1970, in Beaufort, South Carolina. Lutricia departed this life on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 after enduring two hard fought...

Sep 26, 2024

Sabrina Marie Saucedo, 34, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September, 26th at her home in Knox City, TX.

Sabrina was born November 28th, 1989 in Seymour, TX. She was the daughter of Linda Warren. She graduated from Cooper High School in 2011. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Rochester, TX. She enjoyed music, dancing,...

Sep 22, 2024

Riley James Pace, Jr. "Jim", passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Jim was a lifelong resident of Haskell, Texas. A memorial graveside service will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 10:00am, at the Willow Cemetery in Haskell, Texas. Rev. Rick Moeller will be officiating under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes,...

Sep 22, 2024

Ralph B. Bird, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at the age of 76. Ralph spent the last few weeks in the hospital but was able to spend his final days at home in hospice care with loved ones and his beloved pets. Ralph was a lifelong resident of Throckmorton County and a proud graduate of Throckmorton High...

Sep 17, 2024

Kathleen Oldham Burrows, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the age of 95.

Kathleen was born in Throckmorton Co., TX, on February 3, 1929, to the late Annie Mae and Raymon Oldham. A lifelong resident of Fort Worth, TX, Kathleen dedicated her life to her family. She was...

Sep 17, 2024

Sherry Upshaw Carter, age 81, beloved mother, grandmother, cousin, and friend died surrounded by her family after a long courageous fought battle with dementia on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. A funeral service at 2:00pm, Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Haskell. Rev. Mike Harkrider will be officiating. A visitation is planned from 1:00pm until the...

Sep 15, 2024

Dorothy Jewell Loftie-Wooldridge was born August 18th, 1924 and went to be with our Lord in Heaven Sunday, September 15th, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm, on Monday, September 23, 2024 with Rev. James Jackson officiating under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes Rule, Texas.

Most people read about history, Grandma Dot lived...

Sep 9, 2024

Kay (Reeves) Fannin, 77, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 11:00am, Friday, September 13, 2024, at the Knox City Cemetery with Rev. Dusty Garison officiating, under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Knox City, Texas. A visitation is planned from 6:00 to 7:00pm, Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the funeral home,...

Aug 28, 2024

Roy Dean Smith, 90, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm, Sunday, September 1, 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. A visitation is planned from 6:00...

Aug 25, 2024

Estelle Rose Skiles, longtime resident of Knox City, Texas passed from this life Sunday, August 25, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. She was 88 years old. A funeral service will be held Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 2:00pm, at the First Baptist Church in Knox City, Texas, with Rev. Riley Carver officiating. Burial will follow the service at the Knox...

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...

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...

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...

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 direction of Smith Family...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...