Carole Vanita Hatfield Fitzgerald, 81, passed away on April 4, 2018 in Austin, Texas.

Carole was born in Mineral Wells, Texas to Glena Ruth McVay and Harmon Harold Hatfield and on August 15, 1936. She married Donald Eugene Fitzgerald April 19, 1957, and enjoyed 60 years of marriage. She was a member of Riverbend Church in Austin and First Baptist Church of Jacksboro.

A graduate of Jacksboro High School, Carole attended Texas Christian University before going to work as a church secretary at First Baptist Church and later in the Jack County Clerk’s Office. Carole began her banking career as vice president and branch manager of Olney Savings in Jacksboro. She worked in that capacity for many years, even after the facility was acquired by other national firms. She retired from banking after a long and successful career.

Carole was very civic-minded and enjoyed supporting Jacksboro public schools, Girl Scouts and was active in the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Jacksboro.  

Carole is survived by her husband Donald and two daughters Donna McDonald, and husband Chuck, of Austin; and Janet Mulroy, and husband Joseph, of Polson, Montana.  

She is also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Carole’s grandchildren are  Willis Burr McDonald and wife Mary Elizabeth of Arlington, Virginia; Amy Carole Montoya of Austin; Patrick Joseph McDonald of Austin; Andrew Gregg Simpson of Los Angeles, California; Carrie Margaret Simpson and wife Bridgette Marie Farkas of Lewisville; and Stephen Kyle McDonald of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Her great-grandchildren are Edisson Patrick Montoya and Charles Burr McDonald. 

Carole is also survived by two sisters Sherry, and husband John Guice, of Wichita Falls, and Barbara Roberts of Houston.

Funeral services were held Friday April 6, 2018 at Coker Funeral Home. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery.

Winelda June Bishop, 80, of White Oak, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018. 

Winelda Bishop is preceded in death by her parents Jarrette and Winona Shields and one brother Dwayne Ervin Shields. 

Winelda leaves behind her husband Hayden Bishop of the home; three daughters Diane Stewart and husband Mike of Martin, Michigan, Karen Moehr and husband Stan of Flagstaff, Arizona, Kathryn Bishop and husband Brian Allen of Charlotte, NC; one brother Troy Shields and wife Naomi of Sherwood, Arkansas; sister-in-law Marilyn Shields of Camp Verde, Arizona; five grandchildren Kristy Stewart and husband Hassan Alhashim, Erik Stewart, Mark Stewart and wife Kelly, Angela Koder and husband Nick, Randall Moehr and wife Erin Hanks-Moehr; and four great-grandchildren Jedidiah Stewart, Samuel Stewart, Kellen Koder and Hayden Koder.

A graveside memorial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Lynn Creek Cemetery near Jacksboro, Texas. 

After a month-long fight with heart problems, Charles Alvin Ross passed away from this life, with his daughter by his side, April 8, 2018 in Wichita Falls, Texas, at the age of 75. 

Charles was born March 17, 1943 to Herschel Alvin and Bessie (Smith) Ross in Jack County, Texas. He was a member of the Jack County Cowboy Church. He was also baptized at the Mountain Home Baptist Church at Senate in a tank on the Bilby place right down the road. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother Faye Ross, sisters, Gayle (Ross) Burleson and Carrol (Ross) Owen. Two grandchildren and great-grandchild, Kourtland Curd and stepgrandchild Emille Hardin.

He is survived today by his daughter Lisa Curd and husband James Jr. of Jacksboro; stepchildren Danny Beck and wife Tammy of Wichita Falls, and Cody Beck and wife Amy of Fort Worth; sister Loretta Ross, brother-in-law and best friend Curtis Owen; grandchildren Laramee Curd, Cayennee “Ky” Rhoades, James “Trey” Curd III and wife Courtnie; stepgrandchildren Daniel Beck and wife April, Kamryn Beck, Allie Beck; great-grandchildren Ryon, Blakelee, Trinity, Brentlee, Channing, Burkelee, James IV “Treyson”, Kanyon; step great-grandchildren Trinity, Cason, Colton, Athon, Kenli, Braxton, and Brooklyn; nieces and nephews Glenn Wayne Burleson, Mike Burleson, Theresa Burleson, Stephina Browning and husband Kenny, Sheila Ogle and husband Bubba, and Leann Mercer and husband Bobby. 

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Jack County Cowboy Church. Burial followed at Ross Family Cemetery. 

Pallbearers were James Curd Jr., James “Trey” Curd III, Mike Burleson, Kenny Browning, Bobbie Mercer, and Jordan Newsome.

Honorary Pallbearers: Curtis Owen, Dickey Ross, James Carter Ross, Glenn Wayne Burleson, Lee “Bubba” Ogle, Jr., Bob Tackett and Brandon Mercer. 

In Lieu of Flowers donations may be given to Jack County Cowboy Church, 369 E. Jasper Street, Jacksboro, Tx 76458.

Juanita Barnett of Jack County, Texas went to be with our Lord Saturday, April 21, 2018.

She was born to R.Z. and Dona Ainsworth on August 19, 1936.

She is survived by her two sons, Gregory Wayne Barnett and Glenn Melton Barnett.

Juanita was the epitome of wisdom, kindness, and compassion.

The world is a more beautiful place for her having shared her light with all who knew her.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

Wanda Faye Malone, 78, of Austin, died Saturday, July 14, 2018 at her home. 

Wanda was born April 21, 1950 in Kosse, Texas to J.C. and Zella Hollingsworth Kay. She graduated from Jacksboro High School in 1958. After attending business school in Fort Worth, she married her high school sweetheart, Rodney Malone June 4, 1960 and moved to Austin.

Soon after purchasing their first home the couple welcomed three children into their lives and set about teaching them the skills of leading a productive life. In 1976, Rodney and Wanda started their own business, The Sail and Ski Center, an award-winning boat dealership and one that has thrived and served its employees and the central Texas community for more than 40 years.

Wanda was preceded in death by parents and brother, James Kay.    

She is survived by her son, Douglas and spouse DeAnna, daughters, Tammy and spouse Lisa, and Holly and spouse Steve; her loving nephews, Ricky and Greg; nieces, Cynthia and Gina; great-nephew Kristopher; brother Cullen Kay and four grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held beginning at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Cook Walden Chapel of the Hills Funeral Home, 9700 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, Texas 78750.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Wanda Malone to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. FI. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or online at www.alz.org.

Carolyn Kee Leming passed away in her home in Garner, Texas July 20, 2018. 

She was born on April 16, 1941.

Carolyn married Jack Leming on August 26, 1965 in Fort Worth, Texas. 

Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Leming, brother, Alfred Kee, and two sisters, Virginia Kee and Peggy Sue Kee.

She is survived by two sons, Lonny Leming and Mike Leming; three grandchildren Sierra, Clayton, and Landyn, and one sister Alyce Cason of Fort Worth. 

A memorial service honoring the life of Carolyn was held at Christian Missions on July 24, 2018 in Jacksboro.

Edwina Butler Swan, age 85, passed away from a long illness July 20, 2018 in Jacksboro, Texas.

She was born November 27, 1932, in Cisco, Texas, to Johnnie Roy Butler and Myrtle Faye (née Elliott) Butler. She graduated from R.L. Paschal High School in Fort Worth, Texas. She married Charles Ray Swan, a petroleum engineer, in 1952. The couple lived in many places, including Darmstadt, Germany; San Angelo, Fort Worth, Houston, Jacksboro, Kermit, Lubbock, and Wichita Falls, Texas; and, Edmond, Oklahoma. 

Edwina worked as a secretary to Roy Furr, of Furr’s Supermarkets, in Lubbock and at Tyler & Simpson in Fort Worth. More recently, Edwina served 19 years on the Faith Community Health System Board of Directors, where she was a forward-thinking advocate of technology and superior healthcare for the citizens of Jack County and the surrounding region. She was also an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Jacksboro.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ray Swan; her parents, Johnnie Roy Butler and Myrtle Faye (née Elliott) Butler; her sister, Johnnie Sue Alley; and her nephew, Richard Alley.

Edwina is survived by her children, Roy Swan and Beverly Wiggins (Mike); her grandsons, Derek Wiggins (Teresa), Kyle Swan (Stephanie), and Matthew Wiggins (Mindy); her seven great-grandchildren, Daisha, Coby, Christian, Carter, Ali, Logan, and Aubree; her nephew, John Alley; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, James Roy and Linda Swan; and her nieces Lana Smith and Tama Underwood. 

A memorial service for Edwina was held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, at Coker Funeral Home in Jacksboro. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to the Faith Community Hospital Charitable Foundation at 215 Chisholm Trail, Jacksboro, TX 76458.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Lara Pierce and the nurses and staff at Faith Community Health System for their loving care.

Bobby Leroy Culwell passed away July 27, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born August 4, 1935 in Springtown, Texas to Joe Bailey Culwell and Onetta Gilliland Culwell.

Bobby was married to Sondra Sue Burleson October 18, 1969 and had two daughters. He was a loyal employee for Winn Dixie and Brookshires for more than 40 years. He was a devoted member of the First Methodist Church of Springtown where he served on the board of trustees for many years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and brother, Clark Lee Culwell.

Survivors include his daughters, Melissa Westberry  and husband Ronnie; Emily Evans and husband Kevin; brothers Clarence Culwell and wife Ola, Larry Culwell and wife Rita; sister, Polly Blackman; sisters–in–law Mary Cockburn (Mutt), Joyce Anderson, Brenda Porter (Larry) and Shirley Burleson; grandchildren Miles, Parker, William Westberry, Kinley Evans and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday July 30, 2018 at White’s Funeral Home in Springtown. Interment followed at Goshen Cemetery.

David William Massengale passed away Friday, August 31,2018 at the age of 54 years old. 

He was born July 21, 1964 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was the son of Henry Ward Massengale Jr. and Waneta (Easley) Massengale. David was a manager in the Oilfield Industry.

He is preceded in death by his father, Henry Ward Massengale Jr. and brother, Tony Massengale. 

David is survived today by his daughters, Casey Sharp and Jason Roberts; Skies Miles and husband Robert; Summer Massengale and husband Gabe McAnear and Rain Bowland; his mother, Waneta Easley Gilbert; sisters, Lynn Tanner, Mary Lou Manley and Cindy Pena; 11 grandchildren and a host of friends and extended family.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2018 at Christian Missions in Jacksboro, Texas. Burial will follow in Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Visitation was held 6-7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 6,2018 at Coker Funeral Home.

Douglas Rodney Malone (Rod), founder and co-owner of the Sail & Ski Center died unexpectedly on Friday, August 31, 2018 in Austin, Texas surrounded by family and close friends.

Rod was born on May 31, 1940 in Jacksboro. He graduated from Jacksboro High School in 1958 and moved to Austin to attend the University of Texas where he pursued a degree in electrical engineering. 

On June 4, 1960, Rod married his high school sweetheart, best friend and the love of his life, Wanda Faye Kay. Rod and Wanda purchased their first home in Austin in 1961 and soon after the couple welcomed three children into their lives and began raising them and teaching them the skills to lead a productive life. 

Upon graduation, Rod pursued a career in electrical engineering. He was employed by several engineering companies and began a startup with a close friend Jerry Connor in the early 70s. Among his accomplishments in electrical engineering were a few inventions and several utility patents. During this time and on one hot summer weekend, a work friend invited Rod to go sailing on Lake Travis. He was soon smitten with the sport and began to sail competitively. Rod became very involved in the Austin Yacht Club, where he served as Commodore and won many races, awards, and trophies, including the Governor’s Cup. 

Through this activity he met Norman Rylander who owned a sailboat shop named Sailing Imports which was located on Anchor Lane near the old Mueller Airport. Rod proposed to Norman that he would work for him for one year, without pay, and if he doubled his business he had to agree to make him his partner in Sailing Imports. Rod more than doubled the business and became Norman’s partner and was off and running in the boat business. Rod, with Wanda by his side, ultimately purchased Norman Rylander’s shares of Sailing Imports and became the sole owners of the sailboat dealership.  

In 1979 Rod met an energetic young man, Buzz Watkins, who was interested in starting a snow sports business. It did not take long for Rod to recognize Buzz’s capabilities and business acumen. Rod and Buzz became business partners and combined the two businesses together into what became the Sail & Ski Center. Rod and Buzz’s partnership has thrived for over 40 years as Sail & Ski grew to be one of the best boat dealerships in the country.

Rod was exposed early on in life to entrepreneurship and how businesses operate, his parents owned and operated a hardware store, a working farm, and several pieces of real estate, which gave Rod a solid foundation and cultivated the passion for business he had throughout his life. To say Rod was passionate about Sail & Ski, is an understatement. As an entrepreneur, a visionary and a great leader, Rod was the definition of someone who followed their passion and never worked a day in his life. He genuinely loved to immerse himself in the business, talking to everyone daily, checking in on what was happening in all aspects of it, he never tired of it. He enjoyed teaching, mentoring, and modeling optimism versus pessimism. He had a “can do” attitude and never allowed fear to take over – “if the horse bucks you off, get back on, always.”

Perhaps the thing Rod was most proud of was his family’s involvement in the business. Wanda worked by Rod’s side every single day for almost 40 years. Rod’s son Doug joined the family business at an early age. Following in his proud father’s footsteps, Doug graduated from the University of Texas with a business degree. Rod recognized Doug’s contributions to the business and asked him to join them in ownership and in leading the company towards the award-winning business that it is today. Tammy also joined the family business and developed Sail & Ski’s human resource department and was a store manager making tremendous contribution on everything she worked on. Rod loved working side by side with his family. 

Under Rod’s guidance and leadership, Sail & Ski added to its original location in Austin, a dealership in San Antonio, Texas, a sales showroom in Lakeway, Texas, and Sail & Ski Yacht Club and Sundancer Grill on Lake Travis. Sail & Ski employs over 100 employees and serves passionate boaters, water sports and snow sports enthusiasts in central and south Texas. Sail & Ski has been voted by Boating Industry Magazine as the #1 Boat Dealer in North America along with many other accolades, recognitions, and achievements in the boating industry. 

Passion for business aside, Rod was a true “my blood is burnt orange” Texas Longhorn fan and a sports fanatic in general. He also enjoyed good food, a good book (business related of course), politics and a “fast” boat ride on a sunny Sunday afternoon. He was dedicated and loyal to the things he found good in life, he often stated that if he found something good he stuck with it, which includes people and products. The most important and most meaningful of his lifelong loyalties was to Wanda, and after she became ill he joined her every day for breakfast and dinner; he was devoted to her. Rod was also a very proud father and grandfather. He believed that the best thing he could do for his children and grandchildren was to model a strong work ethic, dedicate himself to an ideal, set and accomplish goals, develop a positive mindset, seek to listen, and learn and never allow fear to stop you from living and achieving your dreams.

Rod, an only child, is preceded in death by parents, James Alden Malone and Agnes Elizabeth Malone and his wife Wanda six weeks ago. He is survived by his children, daughter Tammy and her wife Lisa, son Douglas and his wife DeAnna, and daughter Holly and her husband Steve; grandchildren, Jake, Jenni, Addison, and Hutchison; aunt Dorothy Cruz; brother-in-law Cullen Kay; nephews, Ricky, and Gregg; nieces, Cynthia, and Gina; great-nephew Kristopher; and several cousins. 

The Malone family would like to thank everyone at Sail & Ski, past and present, for their hard work, dedication, and selfless contributions in making Sail & Ski the nationally recognized dealership that it is and will continue to be. Thank you to the many manufacturers, retail associations, boating industry associations and associates that Rod considered friends, cohorts, mentors, and leaders in an industry he loved so passionately. Special thanks to Buzz and Kathy Watkins for their years of loyalty, dedication, fun, friendship, and love.

A Celebration of Life for Rod Malone will be held from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Sail & Ski Yacht Club (Sundancer Grill will cater on the grounds), Lakeway, Texas. Summer attire is appropriate, as it may be hot.

Howard Lee Weaver passed in Jacksboro, Texas on September 5, 2018 at the age of 79 years.

Howard was born to John Weaver and Nellie Linehan Sizemore Weaver on March 4, 1939 in Poolville, Texas. On May 30, 1958, he married the love of his life, Melba Farmer in Perrin, Texas. In 1973, Howard brought his family to Jacksboro. Within months, he opened Weaver Upholstery & Carpet on the square, which he and Melba ran for 27 years. As the owner of a small business “On the Square,” Howard was a fixture in the everyday lives of those in the community. He would offer advice or a cup of coffee to the countless number of people who would stop by on any given day. He volunteered time and materials from his business to community projects including church/mission work for Southwest Baptist Church and other school and community projects. 

Howard was a member of the volunteer fire departments for both the City of Jacksboro and Jack County and proudly served on both for many years. During that time, he also trained as an EMT and served as a volunteer EMT for the city’s ambulance service. He was a key part of these departments and the programs they built during that period. 

Howard, who became a deacon for Southwest Baptist Church, went on numerous mission trips throughout the US, and Mexico as well. For many decades, he helped the people of Jacksboro be a part of this mission work by accepting their donated items and distributing them to the needy of Mexico. This included simple things like clothes, and complicated/hard to carry items like medical equipment, all of which found its way to people who needed it. He also led numerous mission trips, coordinating work projects and resources in not only Mexico, but areas affected by Hurricanes. 

In 2003, Howard became the supervisor of the Jack County Jail work crew, a job he loved until he retired in 2016. During this time, he worked tirelessly for the city/county, making sure that our town was the best it could be. He took care of the yards, the rodeo grounds, city decorations, numerous city work days, and the list goes on and on. While making sure that the city was cared for, he was doing an even greater service for the men who were on his crew. He became their leader, their counselor, their support system, encouraging them to change their life situations when they were no longer incarcerated. He taught them life and work skills, and after they were released, continued to be a friend and role model to them. As a result of his guidance and encouragement, some of the men on his crew have gone on to become leaders in life themselves. Howard was a leader, a friend to the community, and someone who strove tirelessly every day to make this world a better place. He touched so many lives and will leave behind an empty place where he used to be. Everyone he met was his friend. He loved life, people, and his dog, Daisy. When asked, he always said that his greatest legacy was his kids, his grandkids, his great-grandkids and his adopted kids, all of whom will continue to live according to the example that he set. 

Howard is survived today by his wife, Melba Weaver. He is also survived by son, Larry Weaver; daughters, Della Weaver and Deanna Gilbert; grandchildren, Curtis Weaver and wife Taryn, Sissy Gortmaker and husband Thomas, JR Pinckney and wife Katelyn, Sam Turner and wife Amber, Caleb Turner, Alexandra Gilbert, Cassidy Weaver; great-grandchildren, Cache and Clayre Weaver, Aiden Pinckney, and Alexus and Georgia Curbello. He was also blessed with several extended family members — Nathan and Deanna Curbello, Blake Goff, Kenneth Guinn, Mike and Rhonda Mitchell, Olga Mireychik, and Teresa Weaver. 

Services were held at  10 a.m. Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Christian Missions. Burial followed at Perrin Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers please donate to: Cook Children’s Hospital https://www.cookchildrens.org/giving/donate/Pages/default.aspx or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html .

Steven Franklin “Bubba” Reeves passed away in his sleep at his home in Amarillo, Texas Tuesday, September 4,2018 at the age of 36 years, 11 months. 

He was born on Sunday, October 4,1981 in Olney, Texas. He grew up in Jacksboro, Texas and graduated from the Jacksboro High School in 2000.

At a young age, he got his nickname from his niece Tamera. Most everyone knew him as only Bubba, when people say Steven, everyone says, “Who?” Bubba was a tattoo artist and loved drawing with a very deep passion. So for those who have gotten a tattoo from Bubba, you have a piece of his heart and soul. Bubba’s greatest passions in life were his art, motorcycle, Jess (Spike Darling), his dogs, family and friends. He was a kind, gentle giant ... a free spirit who touched the lives of many ... the road goes on forever and the party never ends.

Be blessed that Bubba was a part of your life. Hold him in your hearts forever.

Bubba was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wayne and Lois Smith; Ira and Eunice Rhodes; granny Flo Pierce and his two bassett hounds, Flo and Pancho.

He is survived by his girlfriend Jess; dog Jack; his parents, Susan and Thomas Rhodes; sister, Lindy Lucus and Richard of Blue Ridge, Texas; niece, Tamera Reeves and Ryan of Sayre, Oklahoma; nephews, Franklin Reeves of Seymour, Texas; Chance Lucus of Stephenville, Texas; brothers, Troy Rhodes of Round Rock, Texas; Edward Rhodes and Melissa; sister, Sue Ervin and husband Jimmy; and several nieces and nephews, family and friends all over the U.S.A.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Coker Funeral Home Chapel.

Rainard Louis “Peanuts” Walterscheid, 80, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Jacksboro. 

He was born December 14, 1937 in Muenster, Texas to Harold and Mary Richter Walterscheid.

He married Marjorie McMillion August 7, 1975 in Houston, Texas. 

Mr. Walterscheid worked for Santa Fe Drilling Company for almost 40 years. He owned Baig Food Mart in Jacksboro, Texas for nine years.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, his brother Delbert Walterscheid and daughter Sherri Walterscheid.

Survivors include his daughter Raina Walterscheid, stepchildren Paula Reeder, Jerry Ogle and wife Tammy, Tommy Ogle, Freddy Mitchell; brothers and sisters Lynette Harris and husband Jim, Shirley Grewing and husband Herman and Lambert Walterscheid. 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Walterscheid will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Etta Jean Smith Hensley passed away September 20, 2018.

She was born January 12, 1930 to Stephen David Smith and Nora Ellen Kaltrider, she was one of five children and was a lifetime resident of Jack County, Texas. She married Jim Edgar Hensley on November 3, 1945, to this union were born three children. 

She was a member of the Jacksboro Church Of Christ and the Lost Battalion Widows Association. 

Those who preceded her in death are her husband, son Jimmie, grandson David Landon, and three siblings — Elizabeth, Jasper and Eugene. 

Survivors include her daughter, Lanora Joslin and husband Kenny, son, Donnie Hensley and wife Linda and daughter-in-law Kelly Kidd Hensley; eight grandchildren — Chris and Kristin Joslin, Latisha and Don Larimore, Greg and Kristan Hensley, Shaun and Ashley Hensley, Ashli and Philip Montgomery, Kolton Hensley, Eric Hensley and Aimee Lerman; 10 great-grandchildren — Trinady, Zoie, Austin, Troy Don, Layla Hanna, Dylan, David, Cannon, Maci and Sophie; and sister, Florence Anderson. 

Funeral Services were held Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Church of Christ.

Those serving as pallbearers were Travis Cook, Josh Cook, Jimmy Garcia, Wes Lindsey, Ronald Fitzgerald, James Owen, Quentin Reaves and John Hensley. Honorary pallbearers were Danny Kite and Ronny Kite.

Memorials may be made to the Gladys Johnson Ricthie Library, 626 West College, Jacksboro, Texas 76458.

David (DJ) Garner, 52, of Millsap, Texas entered into heaven on October 2, 2018.

David Jerrod Garner was born August 25, 1966 to David “Butch” Garner and Katherine (Hardeman) Garner in Jacksboro, Texas. He married Patricia (Hull) Garner April 17, 2004 and resided in Millsap, Texas.

David (DJ) was raised in Jacksboro, Texas and later spent many years in Fort Worth. After working numerous years at Billy Bob’s Texas, he devoted 20 years working at Moritz Chevrolet in Fort Worth, Texas making his clients his family. He was a big-hearted, fun-loving, dedicated, loyal, and giving Christian man.

He devoted himself to a life of giving back and mentoring youth. He spent numerous years involved with youth serving as the arena director for the North Texas High School Rodeo Association and in other capacities. He volunteered with the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, The Windy Ryon Memorial Roping, The Parker County Sherriff Posse Calf Scramble, at rodeos and with both the 4-H and FFA Livestock Association. David (DJ) was an avid supporter of youth athletics, charities and causes. DJ never passed up an opportunity to lend a hand, serve with his whole heart and mentor youth. He was also a proud member of the FI family.

He was preceded in death by his son, Parker Dillion Hull Garner and grandparents Lon Garner (San Augustine), Bobbie Alston (Jacksboro), Ruby Hardeman (Jacksboro).

David (DJ) is survived by his wife, Trish Garner. His two sons, Curtis David Garner of Lubbock, Cody Daniel Garner of Fort Worth. A daughter, Brandi (Watson) Hernandez (Daniel) of Fort Worth. Grandchildren Diego, Nevaeh and Leyla Hernandez. Parents David Garner of San Augustine and Kathy Garner of Jacksboro. His two brothers, Lon L Garner II of Mckinney (Roslyn), Michael Garner of Allen (Jenny) and sister Amber (Garner) Parks of Lingleville, Texas (Craig). He also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews as well as his FI and Moritz Families.

A funeral service will be held beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 11, 2018 at North Side Baptist Church, 910 N Main St. Weatherford, TX, A Visitation will be held Wednesday night from 6 to 8 pm at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may also be sent to The Parker County Livestock Association Calf Scramble, in memory of David and Parker Garner. Parker County Livestock Improvement Association, P.O. Box 1744, Weatherford, Texas 76086.

Marie Jonas Williams passed away Tuesday, October 9,2018 in Wichita Falls, Texas at the age of 84 years. 

Marie was born January 24, 1934 in Jack County, Texas. She was the daughter of R.A. Hubert and Annie Mae (Collier) Jonas. 

She married the late Leroy Williams June 13, 1959 in Jacksboro, Texas. Marie was a homemaker and waitress at several local restaurants. She was a member of the Church of Christ and volunteered for the Dark Corner Cemetery, where land was donated by her grandparents and generations of her family have been laid to rest before her. 

Marie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leroy; siblings, Pauline, Ed and Harlan Jonas.

She is survived today by her daughter Theresa Hesteande and husband Bruce; grandson, Blake Hesteande and wife Sarabeth and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held Saturday October 13, 2018 at the Jacksboro Church of Christ. Burial to follow at Dark Corner Cemetery. 

If so desired, memorials made be made to: Dark Corner Cemetery, 143 North 11th Street, Jacksboro, Texas 76458.

Clidell “Clide” Ogle, 90, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.

Clide was born October 21, 1927 to Willie and Stellar Dowdy Ogle in Jacksboro. He married Betty Jean Hamilton on October 17, 1953 in Jacksboro. Clide was the Jack County Precinct 1 Commissioner and the president of the Truce Cemetery Board of Directors. He was also a self-employed rancher here in Jack County.

Clide is preceded in death by his parents; son, Marty Ogle; sister, Winnie Fay; brothers, Earnest, Odis, James, Louie, Bud, Virgil, and Wilburn Lee Ogle.

He is survived today by his wife, Betty Jean Ogle; daughters, Terrie Moss and husband Steve, Lisa Kinder, Teresa Conner and husband Cody; sons, Ricky Ogle and wife Terry; Timmy Ogle and wife Trasi; sisters, Vernie Middlebrooks and Velma Clayton. Along with 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Services were held on October 6, 2018 at the Church of Christ in Jacksboro. Aaron Lewis officiated. Pallbearers included Zedd Hutson, Brady Ogle, Chance Ogle, Brazier Talley, Collin Kinder and Jared Swaim.

Memorials may be given to: Newport Volunteer Fire Department, 254 Ogle Road, Bowie, Texas 76230 or Truce Cemetery, 14177 St. Hwy. 59, Bowie, Texas 76230.

J.D. “Nick” Nichols, 86, of Jacksboro, went to be with our Lord on October 2, 2018 in Wichita Falls.

Nick was born September 4, 1932 to Leslie Travis Nichols and Ethel Elizabeth McCoy in Henderson, Texas. He married Vicki Kay Hampton in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 28, 1964. Nick was a member of Fort Richardson Masonic Lodge #327 and Maskat Shrine.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Vicki; daughter, Donna Dyckman and husband Skip of Pickerington, Ohio; sister, Jean Elenburg and husband Delson “Possum”; nephews, Kirby Elenburg and wife Sylvia, Brad Elenburg, Bryan Elenburg and wife Loretta; and grandchildren Leslie Ann and Allison.

The service was held on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Christian Missions Church.

Terri Lee McCord, 66, passed away on Friday October 5, 2018 in Jacksboro, Texas.

Terri was born August 30, 1952 in Flint, Michigan. She married James McCord on August 3, 1996 in Plano, Texas. She was a member of the Christian Church in Plano, Texas. Terri loved drawing, stitching, and sewing.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are her husband, James McCord; son, James Robert Lindsay II of Plano, Texas; brother, John Thayer and wife Kayron of Baton Rouge; grandchildren, Seph and Sebastian of Jacksboro, Serena and Samara of Plano; and two nieces.

The service was held Thursday, October 11, 2018.

CWO4 (ret) Frank Lanier Beaman Sr., 82, of Mineral Wells, Texas joined our Lord and Savior the morning of October 13, 2018 after spending his final days surrounded by friends and family.

Frank was born on July 8th, 1936 in Norfolk, VA to William and Elizabeth Beaman. At the young age of 17 he joined the United States Army in 1953. Shortly after that, he married the love of his life, Susan Irene Berry on May 10th, 1956. During his distinguished military career that spanned nearly 30 years, Chief Beaman served at the end of the Korean War, 2 service tours to Vietnam and another peace time tour in Korea. He was the recipient of numerous military commendations, medals, awards, and was the recipient of a Bronze Star. After retirement from the Army in 1982, Frank went to work for Ford Aerospace as an engineer overseeing the construction of the “Sergeant York” anti-helicopter gun system and moved to Anniston, Alabama. From there Frank worked for DynCorp in Barstow, California until retiring in 1989 and returning to Mineral Wells. 

Frank is survived by his wife of 62 years, Susan as well as their two sons, Frank Lanier Beaman Jr, and his wife Terri of Graham, Texas and Michael C Beaman, and his wife Rhonda of Odessa, Texas: seven grandchildren — Amanda, Kristin, Frank III (Lane), Natalie, Keeghan, Jakob, and Khaiden; four great-grandchildren — Brooke, Bryson, Remington, and Maverick; as well as extended family, and many friends.

Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, October 17, at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home, 302 W Hubbard St, Mineral Wells, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Vietnam War Museum, P O Box 1779, Weatherford TX 76086. 

A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, October 19, 2018 at Indian Creek Baptist Church, 104 Indian Creek Rd, Mineral Wells, Texas with Pastor Jake Grogan officiating. Burial will follow at Woodland Park Cemetery.