Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Wilbur Wayne Bruton

Wilbur Wayne Bruton

Sep 7, 2023

Wilbur Wayne Bruton, 88, was born into this world on March 24, 1935, and went home September 7, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the Throckmorton Cemetery with Rev. Jesse Edwards officiating under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Throckmorton.

Wayne was born and raised in Throckmorton,...

Eloise (Susie) "Mimi" Ray

Eloise (Susie) "Mimi" Ray

Sep 5, 2023

Eloise (Susie) "Mimi" Ray, 89, a longtime resident of Knox City, Texas, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Midway Cemetery (two miles south of Hodges, TX on Co Rd 428), with Greg Clonts officiating, under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Knox City.

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E.G. "Mutt" Ivie

E.G. "Mutt" Ivie

Sep 3, 2023

E.G. "Mutt" Ivie, 96, a longtime resident of Knox City, Texas, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 7, 2023, at the O'Brien Baptist Church, O'Brien, Texas. Burial will follow the service at Johnson Memorial Cemetery in Munday, Texas under the direction of Smith Funeral Homes, Knox City. A...

Tim Laughlin

Tim Laughlin

Aug 29, 2023

Timothy Laughlin, 59, of Rule, Texas, passed away August 29, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the Sweet Home Baptist Church in Rule, with Dr. Russell Stanley officiating. Burial will follow the service at the Rule Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Rule. A visitation is planned...

Jerry Donald Conner

Jerry Donald Conner

Aug 25, 2023

Jerry Donald Conner, age 86, of Rule passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 25, 2023. He was born August 18, 1937 in Gorman, Texas to the late Dennie William Conner and Verbenia Alice Herndon Conner Matlock. The family later moved to Brownwood, Texas where Jerry attended school until midterm of 8th grade when the family moved to...

Flossie Medford Bates

Flossie Medford Bates

Aug 22, 2023

On Tuesday, August 22, 2023, Flossie Laverne Bates, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family. She was ninety years old. Born to Zora and Guinn Medford in Haskell County on January 13, 1933, she had one brother, Bobby, and was married to Charles Bates for 64 years before his passing in 2016.

She graduated from...

Barbara Hibbitts

Barbara Hibbitts

Aug 19, 2023

Barbara Ann Hibbitts, 83, of Throckmorton, Tx, entered her heavenly home on August 19, 2023.  She was born on December 14th, 1939, in Walters, Oklahoma, and was the only child born to the late Anna Mae and A.L. Otis.

Barbara grew up in Walters, where she was Oklahoma's two-time state vocal champion while in high school and...

Toni Cline

Toni Cline

Aug 18, 2023

Toni Cline, talented Hairdresser, and beloved Granmudder and Nanna, who brought joy to all who knew her, passed away peacefully at her home in the early morning hours of August 18, 2023, at the age of 74.

Toni was born September 6, 1948, in Haskell, Texas to Howell and Christene Greene.  She came from a loving family...

David Counts

David Counts

Aug 18, 2023

THE HONORABLE DAVID COUNTS, Knox City, Texas

The Honorable David Counts, a former state representative, Grand Master of the Masons of Texas, and a Brigadier General (Brevet) in the Texas Army National Guard, died at his home in Midland, Texas, Friday, August 18, 2023. Born to Walter and Alma Counts in Munday, Texas, on July 14, 1936,...

Felipe Gomez

Felipe Gomez

Aug 4, 2023

Felipe Girard Gomez, 56, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023, in Stamford.  A memorial service will be held at 10:00AM, on Saturday, August 19, 2023, in the Highland Cemetery, 1705 Hwy 6, Stamford, TX.

Felipe was born on August 22, 1966, in Stamford, to Felipe Gomez and Ernestina (Lopez) Gomez. He worked in the trucking industry...

Marie Evelyn Jackson

Marie Evelyn Jackson

Aug 3, 2023

Her chains are gone, she's been set free. Marie Evelyn Brown "ReRe" Jackson walked through Heaven's gates in the early morning hours of August 3rd, just a few days after her 92nd birthday.

For those in the Knox City area who wish to pay respects and sign the guest book, an open viewing at Smith Family Funeral...

Philip Ray Martin

Philip Ray Martin

Jul 30, 2023

Philip Martin of Haskell, Texas, died and was reunited with his wife and our heavenly Father on July 30, 2023, at age 74.

He is survived by his children, Andrew and Katherine; his grandchildren, Dillon, Abigail, Hannah, and Daniel; and his niece Laura Shaw Robertson.

Philip was born in Garland, Texas, and moved to Abilene,...

Ezekiel Anthony Solano Reid

Ezekiel Anthony Solano Reid

Jul 22, 2023

Ezekiel Anthony Solano Reid was born Friday,  July 22, 2023, at 1:15PM, and passed away, Friday,  July 22, 2023, at 3:15PM. A graveside service will be held at 10:00AM, July 26, 2023, at Willow Cemetery in Haskell, TX, under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Haskell. A visitation is planned from 6:00PM to 7:00PM, Tuesday, July 25, 2023,...

Candido Benjamin Uribe

Candido Benjamin Uribe

Jul 20, 2023

Candido Benjamin Uribe, 72, of Benjamin, TX, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, in a motor vehicle collision.  A funeral service will be held at 10:00AM, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at the Benjamin Community Center with Fred Stice and Pastor Elias Garcia officiating. Burial will follow the service at the Moorhouse Ranch. Services are under the direction of Smith...

Heather Ryals Davis

Heather Ryals Davis

Jul 19, 2023

Heather Davis, 48, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023. A memorial service will be held at  2:00PM, at the Woodson Townhall, 221 US-183 Hwy, Sunday, July 30, 2023, in Woodson, TX.

Heather was born July 18, 1975, in Rochester, Michigan to Leica (Deaton) Campbell and Ralph Ryals. Anyone who knew Heather knew there wasn't a single antique...

Jesus "Jesse" Martinez, Jr.

Jesus "Jesse" Martinez, Jr.

Jul 9, 2023

Jesus "Jesse" Martinez Jr, 32, of Merkel, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. A visitation is planned from 5:00PM to 7:00PM, Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Smith Family Funeral Homes, 304 N 2nd Street, Haskell, TX.

Jesus was born January 23, 1991, in Seymour, TX, to Anna Salinas and Jesus Martinez...

Harry Edward Steen, Jr.

Harry Edward Steen, Jr.

Jun 19, 2023

Harry Edward Steen, Jr, age 63, passed away on June 19, 2023, at the Haskell Memorial Hospital, Haskell, TX. after a brief battle with cancer.

Harry was born September 4, 1959, in Albuquerque, NM, to Mary Lou and Harry Steen Sr. Harry attended Eastwood High School. In 1980 he joined the Air Force and was stationed at...

Faith Ann Jordan

Faith Ann Jordan

Jun 15, 2023

Faith Ann Jordan, danced into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, June 15, 2023.  A graveside service will be held at 10:00AM, Monday, June 19, 2023, at the Willow Cemetery in Haskell, TX, under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Haskell. A Celebration Of Life will follow at 2:00PM, at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 525 Beech Street...

Claudette Wolsch

Claudette Wolsch

Jun 14, 2023

Claudette Wolsch, 83, a longtime resident of Rochester, TX, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 10:00AM, Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the Rochester Cemetery. Randy Hollingsworth will be officiating under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Rochester. A visitation is planned from 6:00PM to 7:00PM, Friday, June 16, 2023, at the...

Sharon Anet (Curtis) Gober

Sharon Anet (Curtis) Gober

Jun 4, 2023

Sharon Anet (Curtis) Gober, 83, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023. A funeral service will be held Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 11:00AM, at the First Methodist Church in Throckmorton, Texas. Burial will follow the service at the Throckmorton Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Throckmorton. A visitation is planned from 6:00 to 7:00PM, Wednesday, June...

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