Sharon Ann Jones
Aug 25, 2026
Sharon Jones, 80, of Rochester, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026.
A memorial service celebrating Sharon’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Bethel Assembly Church in Stamford, Texas with Rev. Riley Carver officiating. Services are under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes.
Sharon was born on December 20, 1945, in Pueblo, Colorado,...
George Robert Gross
Aug 25, 2026
George gained his angel wings and flew to Heaven on August 25, 2026. He entered this world on June 30, 1945, to George W. Gross and Alice M. Concilio in Philadelphia, PA. He was reared in Williamstown, NJ. He graduated high school in 1964 and entered the Air Force. In 1966, he met the love of his life, Ila Kay...
David Shane Welch
Aug 16, 2026
David “Shane” Welch, 61, passed away on August 16, 2026, in Wichita Falls, Texas. He was born on April 24, 1965, in Crowell, Texas, and lived a colorful and adventurous life filled with family, ranching, rodeos, music, dancing, laughter, and faith.
Shane was raised on The Big Four Ranch in Truscott, Texas, by his parents, Laquita Welch Kirkland and Whitey Welch,...
Jack Lyell Baldwin
Aug 14, 2026
Jack Lyell Baldwin, 77, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, surrounded by his three daughters, who adored him and cared for him with exquisite devotion and dedication during his final days. He was born in 1949 in Haskell, Texas, and later lived in Fort Worth and Bryan before making Baton Rouge, Louisiana, his home and...
Jacqueline "Jack" Nemir
Aug 13, 2026
Jacqueline “Jack” Cleckler Nemir, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, businesswoman, cook, animal lover, traveler, and character in every sense of the word, passed away surrounded by love. She leaves behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, treasured memories, and more than a few tales that may or may not have been completely true—but Jack was always happy to tell them anyway.
Jack...
Trey Carrington
Jul 30, 2026
Trey (W.F. “The Judge”) Carrington went home to be with the Lord on July 30, 2026, surrounded by the love and prayers of his family. After a long struggle, his passing was beautiful and peaceful, a sacred moment of grace as an earthly father joined his Heavenly Father.
Trey was born to Willie and Delphine Carrington on July 17, 1948. He...
Christine McCarty Timmons
Jul 29, 2026
With heavy, but healed hearts, we announce the passing of Christine McCarty Timmons, who peacefully passed away on July 28, 2026, at the age of 65 in Throckmorton, Texas. A family graveside service will be held at 9:00am, Saturday, August 1, 2026, for family and those that feel like family at the Throckmorton Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at...
Pam Nixon
Jul 6, 2026
Pamela Kay Nixon, lovingly known to many as “DustBunny,” passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 6, 2026, at the age of 62. She was born on June 12, 1964, in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Pamela spent much of her life working as a waitress and house cleaner, where her hardworking spirit and attention to detail earned her the affectionate...
Andres Hernandez
Jul 2, 2026
Andres F. Hernandez, 72, of Rochester TX, passed away peacefully on July 2nd 2026.
Born in 1954, in Stanton TX, Andres worked as a farmer and Cotton Gin worker for most of his life. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends; he enjoyed music, singing, and playing the accordion.
Andres is survived by his children, daughter Amanda Santiago and husband Chimmy...
Natalie Contreras
Jun 17, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Natalie Renae Contreras of Haskell, Texas. Natalie ran into the loving arms of Jesus on June 17th, 2026 at the age of 26.
Natalie was born to her loving parents, Jose and Ovilda Contreras, on July 23rd, 1999 in Abilene, Texas. She was raised in Haskell, Texas and attended school...
Gracie (Reid) Griffis
Jun 6, 2026
Gracie Griffis of Lubbock, Texas formally of Weinert, Texas passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026. She leaves behind a beautiful heritage of family and friends. Visitation with the family will be Monday, June 8th from 6-8pm at Smith Family Funeral Home in Haskell, TX. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 9th at the First Baptist Church in Weinert,...
Roy Herrera
May 28, 2026
Roy Herrera, 47, was called home on Thursday, May 28, 2026 to be with the Heavenly Father. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June, 2, 2026, at 11:00am, at the O'Brien cemetery with Margie Fabio officiating under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes. A visitation is planned from 6:00 to 7:00pm, Monday, June 1, 2026, at the...
Ricarda Catano Alsides
May 27, 2026
Ricarda Alsides, age 95, passed away May 27, 2026, at her home in Abilene, Texas surrounded by loved ones.
She was born February 2, 1931, in Marathon, Texas. Born to Raquel and Gorgonio Catano. She leaves behind a sister (Rebecca Ortega) and numerous nieces and nephews. Ricarda was married to her loving husband Manuel Alsides. They were together for over 60...
Marie Marin
May 25, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Marie Ortega Marin who departed this life peacefully on May 25, 2026, at the age of 70 beautiful years surrounded by her loving family. A beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Marie lived a life marked by love, kindness, compassion, and...
Donald L. Ballard
May 21, 2026
Donald Lynn Ballard, beloved husband, father, brother, educator, mentor, and faithful servant of God, passed from this life leaving behind a remarkable legacy of devotion, leadership, and love.
Don was born on August 21, 1946, in Lubbock to his mother Jimmie D. Howell Ballard and his father William Preston "W.P." Ballard. He grew up first near Spur, Texas, alongside his older...
James Davis
May 9, 2026
James Arthur Davis was born in Haskell, Texas on September 14, 1945. James passed away on May 9th, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 10:00am, Monday, May 18, 2026, at the First Baptist Church in Haskell, Texas. Pastor Brian Hevrin will be officiating. A visitation is planned from 6:00 to 7:00pm, Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the funeral...
Norene "Patsy" Yarbrough Fowler
May 8, 2026
Patsy Yarbrough Fowler, 89, passed away May 8, 2026, in Olney, Texas. A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the First Baptist Church in Throckmorton, Texas. Rev. Peter Parker and Rev. Kenneth Reiter will be officiating under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes, Throckmorton. Burial will follow the service at the Throckmorton Cemetery....
James "Jim" Weldon Benton
Apr 26, 2026
James “Jim” Weldon Benton, 69, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Willow Cemetery, with Rev. Rick Moeller officiating, under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes of Haskell.
James was born May 26, 1956, in Haskell, Texas, to May Belle and Jim Benton. Known by many of...
Johnnie "Gus" Augustus Dormier
Apr 24, 2026
Johnnie Augustus "Gus" Dormier passed from this world into the arms of the Lord on April 24, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at the First Baptist Church in Throckmorton, TX on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 2PM. Visitation will be Thursday, April 30, 2026 under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Home in Throckmorton, TX with 6-7PM...
Peggy Donnell Brown
Apr 21, 2026
Peggy Ray Donnell Brown passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at her home in Throckmorton, Texas. She was born March 15, 1937, to Polly (Ray) Donnell and Alfred Donnell. Peggy was raised on the Clearfork of the Brazos River near Eliasville, Texas on her family's ranch, which the Donnell family established in 1876.
Peggy made her mark as a woman...