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