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K.W. attended Jim Ned with the class of 1962, please keep his family in your prayers.
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Kenneth Wayne 'K.W.' Whitehurst
November 14, 1941 - June 11, 2019
WINTERS: Kenneth Wayne “K.W.” Whitehurst passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at his home in Winters. A graveside service will be held in the McBee Cemetery, Ovalo, at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2019, officiated by Mark Moore of Lawn Baptist Church, directed by Fry-Smith Funeral Home, Tuscola. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 13 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Tuscola.
Kenneth was born in Tolar, Texas on November 14, 1941 to Clifton Caswell and Addie Jane (Atwood) Whitehurst. His family moved to Ovalo where Kenneth attended school. He began helping his father and brothers as they worked on several ranches west of Ovalo.
He married Gayle June Willingham on January 20, 1961 in Abilene, Texas. As the years passed, Kenneth and Gayle welcomed four children into the family. After working in the machining field and a short stint in the dairy business, he went to the oilfield, beginning with Dowell Services and eventually retired after years of service with Pride Refinery. As the oilfield often dictates, there were several job relocations; however, they eventually settled in northern Runnels County.
Kenneth had a passion for mechanics; from diesel tractor trucks to tractors, he enjoyed them all. At the time of his passing, he was in the middle of restoring an 8N Ford tractor in his shop.
Kenneth was a happy man who deeply loved his family. He loved to laugh and passed the gift of laughter on to his children. He enjoyed the outdoors whether working the land, working with cattle, or simply being near water playing and fishing. Most especially, at his side was his very best friend, Gayle June.
He is survived by Gayle, his wife of 58 years; daughters Candi Edwards and husband Tim, Penny Pinkston and husband Doug; sons Larry Whitehurst and wife Rose Mae, Kelvin Keith Whitehurst and wife Kristi; seven grandchildren: Chris, Wayne, Kevin, Harley, Kaylee, Kade and Emily. He is also survived by thirteen great grandchildren, along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers: Cleve and Eugene, and his sisters: Desi Ray, Sadie O’Bar, and Rita Lipham.
Condolences may be left at www.fry-smith.com.
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Charlie Thomas Horton
October 14, 1920 - June 6, 2019
Charlie T. Horton
Abilene - Charlie Thomas Horton, 98, formerly of Abilene, Texas, went to be home with his Lord on June 6, 2019. Visitation will be at North Funeral Home on Wednesday, June 12, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. A graveside service will be held at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery on Thursday, June 13, at 2:00 pm.
Charlie was born October 14, 1920 in Comanche, Oklahoma, the 6th of 11 children to Virginia and Charley Horton. In 1925, the family moved to Lawn, Texas. Upon graduation from Lawn High School, Charlie joined the US Army. On June 11, 1942, he married the love of his life, Lois Wilson. Lois preceded him in death in 2016 just four months short of their 74th wedding anniversary.
Charlie served honorably in various parts of the world including in the Pacific Theatre in WWII in the battle of Corregidor, and as an artillery officer in the Korean Conflict. In 1960, after 21 years of service, Major Charlie Horton retired and returned to Abilene where he completed two degrees at Hardin Simmons University. He coached and taught at Jim Ned High School prior to returning to HSU as a coach and teacher. He completed his career at Jefferson Junior High School.
In 2008, Charlie and Lois made the difficult decision to move to Spring, Texas to be close to their daughters.
Although Charlie gave most of the credit for raising three daughters to his wife Lois, he was a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He had a keen sense of humor and was deeply committed to living a life of morality and hard work. He touched the lives of everyone he met and leaves a void in the lives of many.
He is preceded in death by all of his brothers and sisters. He is survived by his three daughters and son-in-laws; Betty and Dave Douglas of Fritch, Texas, Anita and Clint Miller of Spring, Texas, and Patricia Horton and David Wheatley of Tomball, Texas.
He dearly loved his 6 grandchildren, Charlie Douglas, Jennifer Douglas Smith, Mark Miller, Alicia Miller Williamson, Eric Wheatley and Alan Wheatley. He also cherished his 12 great grandchildren. The family is grateful for the blessing of his long life. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Abilene Meals on Wheels.
A more detailed obituary can be found at https://northsfuneralhome.com/Obituaries_871905.html
Published in Abilene Reporter-News on June 9, 2019
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Please keep Sherry ('84) and Audra ('85) in prayer.
James "Hooky" Wylie Johnson
FEBRUARY 8, 1941 ~ JUNE 6, 2019 (AGE 78)
VISITATION
Saturday
June 8, 2019
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Fry~Smith Funeral Home
502 Kent Ave
Tuscola, TX 79562
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Sunday
June 9, 2019
1:00 PM
Buffalo Gap Cemetery
FM 89, 702 Mulberry
Buffalo Gap, TX 79508
https://www.fry-smith.com/notices/JamesHooky-Johnson?fbclid=IwAR0QYUz0yx26u8o4bay0E256yv4_twG7-aT1JsyK7wjdV4lO-KiYmiYEdBQ
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Please keep Karen ('83) and Scott ('82) in your prayers.
Martha Grace Horrell Sanders
Roy, UT - Martha Grace Horrell Sanders, age 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at Heritage Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Roy, Utah.
Martha was born July 6, 1943 in Abilene Texas to the late Thomas D. Horrell and Helen Brown Horrell. Martha was raised by her Stepfather, the late Vernon Sims. She was the second of three children; preceded in death by her older brother Tommy Horrell and survived by her younger sister Fran Young. Martha graduated at Hawley High School in 1962.
Martha was married to Jack V. Sanders from 1962 through 1982.
Martha was a Navy housewife for many years until she started working retail for Dillards and retired from Nieman Marcus in San Diego, where she earned the prestigious award of NM's Best in 1999.
Martha loved dancing and singing and enjoyed being with family and friends. Her laughter and energy were infectious making her the life of the party. She was part of the Big Brother Big Sister program and active in church.
Martha leaves to cherish her loving memory her children, V. Scott Sanders of San Diego California and Karan Sue Sanders Wright of Syracuse Utah. She is also survived by three grandsons; SSgt Kameron, Konner and Karter Wright, one great grandson, Leo Wright, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Published in Abilene Reporter-News on June 2, 2019
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Vera Doris Pearce Bradshaw
October 31, 1923 - May 25, 2019
Vera Doris Bradshaw
Abilene - Vera Doris Bradshaw, 95, entered into eternal peace with Jesus on Saturday, May 25, 2019 in her home in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was in the care of Hospice of Wichita Falls.
Vera Doris Bradshaw was born in Winters, Texas on October 31, 1923 to the late James Yancy and Mary Ethel Pearce. She grew up on the family farm in the small town of Bradshaw, Texas. She was a graduate of Bradshaw High School. Along with the importance of school came Doris's overwhelming interest in extracurricular activities which included baseball, tennis, volleyball and her favorite, basketball. Every Sunday after church, family and friends would gather at the family farm and play volleyball. Doris got her first full time job in 1949 at Sears and Roebuck where she worked for 25 years as a bookkeeper. She was a kind and gentle soul; she had a loving and generous heart and was always giving to others. She lived in Gorman, Texas with her dearest companion and pet, Ladybug. April 2018 they both moved to Wichita Falls, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 34 years, Willie "Bill" Bradshaw. She and Bill enjoyed outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, and hunting. Doris enjoyed cooking for the many oilfield hands that worked for Bill. They knew she always had food prepared and on the table. She baked the best chocolate meringue pies ever.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers, Bruce, Orville, Bob and Vernon Pearce and sister, Bessie Buchanan, stepsons, Billy Dan, Carl Sr., Jack and Bobby Bradshaw, grandsons, Scott, Kevin, Charles Wayne, Carl Jr., and James Daniel Bradshaw and great grandson, Chad Allen Bradshaw.
She leaves behind loving memories to be cherished by step son Ronnie Bradshaw and wife Barbara of Abilene, Texas and 4 adorning nieces, 1 nephew, 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 24 great great grandchildren.
Service will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 PM on May 30, 2019 at Higginbotham Funeral Home at 219 W Roberts St in Gorman, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls or charity of choice .
Published in Abilene Reporter-News on May 30, 2019
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Harold Divain Frymire
April 28, 1932 - May 22, 2019
Harold D. Frymire
Abilene, TX - Harold D. Frymire, 87, went 'South' one last time, Wednesday morning, May 22, 2019, in Abilene, Texas.
The son of Willie Alex Frymire and Nancy Rufina (Adams) Frymire, Harold was born on their farm East of Lawn, Texas, on April 28, 1932. He went to school at Lawn, Ovalo and South Taylor High School in Tuscola before he left to join the Air Force. After serving in South Korea and Japan during the Korean War, Harold came home and married his sweetheart, Lettie Edwards. He worked for El Paso Natural Gas Co. for 38 years at plants near Jal, NM; Midkiff, TX; Coyanosa (Waha), TX; Goldsmith, TX; Salt Flats, TX; and Monument, NM. Harold retired as Area Superintendent in Denver City, TX then moved back home to Abilene, TX where he and Lettie enjoyed their retirement with friends, former classmates, and relatives.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister: Author (Pete) Frymire, GW (Dub) Frymire, Carl Lee Frymire and Rose (Frymire) Meise.
He is survived by his two sons, Roger Frymire of Abilene, TX, and David Frymire of Austin, TX.
Visitation will be 6:30 to 8:00 pm Friday, May 24th, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road, Abilene. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 25th in The Hamil Family Funeral Home Chapel with Don Adams officiating. Burial will follow in Dewey Cemetery.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Harold's name to Hendrick Hospice Care, 1651 Pine Street, Abilene, TX, 79601.
Memories may be shared and condolences submitted online at www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com.
Published in Abilene Reporter-News on May 24, 2019
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