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Bonita Nell Moorman
Aug 1, 2019
Bonita Moorman, 87, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away in Austin, Texas on August 1, 2019. Bonita was born in Martin's Mill, Texas on August 19, 1931 to Melba and Cleo Boyd. She attended Martin's Mill High School and then graduated from Texas State Teachers College (University of North Texas) in Denton, Texas where she met the love of her life,...
Lou Boyd (Echols) Ford
Aug 1, 2019
Lou Echols Boyd Ford, traded time on earth for her eternity in Heaven, on August 1, in San Angelo. Born March 5, 1937 in Gorman, Texas to the late Hyson and Benton Echols, Lou raised her family in Desdemona/DeLeon area. She was a faithful and Godly Christian woman, and member of Desdemona Church of Christ, and later Johnson Street Church...
Reba Jewell Burns
Jul 22, 2019
Reba Jewell Burns passed away on July 22, 2019. Reba was born on March 15, 1938 to Henry M. Nelson and Corinne (McCoy) Nelson in Palo Pinto County. Reba married James C. Burns on August 19, 2003 in Rising Star, Texas and they were happily married until he passed away on April 17, 2019. She is survived by two sons:...
Willo Bell (Jones) Rice
Jul 12, 2019
Willa Belle Rice (Willo) born Willa Belle Jones to Jim C. and Lena V. Jones on October 23, 1932. Passed into the loving arms of her savior Jesus Christ on July 12, 2019. She was born in the City of Texon, Reagan County Texas. The third child of Jim C. and Lena V. Her father was a wrangler early in...
Priscilla "Pat" (Patrick) Cornwell
Jul 7, 2019
Priscilla (Pat) Cornwell passed away on July 7, 2019 at her granddaughter Laura's house surrounded by her family. Pat was born October 6, 1927 to George Morris Patrick and Rahama Belle (Carnline) Patrick. Pat married George (Bud) Cornwell on October 2, 1945 in Gulfport, Mississippi and they were happily married until he passed away on November 13, 1993. Pat earned...
John Henry Rice
Jun 21, 2019
John Henry Rice, born August 19, 1925, in Plainview, Texas, to Amy O. Avery and Henry F. Rice, passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 9:30 PM Friday, June 21, 2019. He married Willo Bell Jones on May 28, 1950. John Served in the Navy during World War II. He worked for Phillips Petroleum from...
Ga La Moen Watson
Jun 8, 2019
Ga La Moen Watson, of Amarillo Texas passed away June 8, 2019. Graveside services will be held 3:00 p.m., July 6, 2019 at Oaklawn Cemetery in Gorman Texas with Richard Watson officiating. Ga La "Gaye" was born on October 15, 1938 to Edna Ellen and James Arland Watson. She was born and raised in Gorman where she excelled in school...
Vera Doris (Pearce) Bradshaw
May 25, 2019
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...
Carlos Montelongo Acevedo
May 22, 2019
Carlos Montelongo Acevedo, passed away, Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Carlos was born December 4, 1940 to Juan Montelongo and Isidra (Acevedo) Montelongo. He loved playing cards, working and being outside. Carlos married Gloria Madera on June 17, 1970 in Mexico. He is survived by his wife: Gloria Montelongo Madera. Four sons: Juvenal Montelongo of Gorman; Jorge Montelongo and wife Veronica...
Paula Kay (Powell) Rogers
May 15, 2019
Paula Kay (Powell) Rogers, 72, of Midland, TX entered into eternal peace on May 15th, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born on December 12th, 1946 in Kermit, TX. She found much joy in attending church and spending time with her family. One of her greatest joys was baking for her family and friends. She has left...
Johnnie Oleta Hoover
May 8, 2019
Johnnie Oleta Hoover, passed away, Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Johnnie was born June 22, 1916 to John Thomas Brightwell and Minnie (Blair) Brightwell. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. Johnnie married A.V. Hoover (Buddy) on October 2, 1982. They were married until he passed away on October 6, 1992. She is survived by three...
Wynogene Smith
May 5, 2019
Lee Wynogene Smith, passed away, Sunday, May 5, 2019. Wynogene was born March 10, 1919 to Luther Franklin Cunningham and America Azilee (Pearcy) Cunningham. She was married to Travis Smith until he passed away on November 7, 1998. Wynogene was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by two daughters, Debra Selman and husband...
James Clifton Burns
Apr 17, 2019
On April 17, 2019 at 10:40 am, Mr. James Clifton Burns went to be with our Lord and Savior, peacefully at the Deleon Nursing and Rehab with wife and friends at his side. <br><br>James was born in Gorman Texas on March 7, 1933 to Johnny and Louise Burns. He married Reba Minnick, August 19, 2003 in Rising Star Texas....
Hubert Debs Merworth Jr.
Apr 13, 2019
Hubert Debs Merworth Jr., Passed away, Saturday, April 13, 2019. Hubert was born April 13, 1947 to Hubert Buster Merworth and Norman Jean (Zellars) Merworth. He was in the U.S. Air Force. After getting out of the Air Force he was a Diesel Mechanic for 17 years, and an R.N. for 30 years. He graduated from Pecos High School...
Robert Tilden Wallace
Mar 16, 2019
Robert Tilden Wallace, passed away, Saturday, March 16, 2019. Robert was born November 1, 1939 to Joe Bailey Wallace and Addie Marie (Brown) Wallace. He married Thelma Perez on September 19, 1973 in Houston, Texas. Robert was in the U.S. Navy. After getting out of the Navy he got his master's degree and became a lawyer in the legal...
Marilyn Sue Warren
Mar 11, 2019
Marilyn Sue Warren, passed away, Monday, March 11, 2019. Marilyn was born September 20, 1952 to Boyce Windon Stewart and Billie Jo (Reed) Stewart. She married Jimmy Dean Warren on September 25, 1971in Gorman, Texas. Marilyn worked in medical records for 20 years and taught 3rd grade at Gorman ISD for 10 years. <br><br>She is survived by her husband...
Charles Victor Mauney
Feb 26, 2019
Charles Victor Mauney, age 84, of Weatherford passed away on February 26, 2019. Charles was born on December 25, 1934 in Comanche County, Texas to Sullivan Mauney and wife Ina Malone. Charles was in the Navy for over 20 years and was even in Vietnam. He married Takako Tokita while overseas in Tokyo, Japan on December 19, 1954. They were...
Betty Mae Sanders-Frasier
Feb 10, 2019
Betty Mae Sanders Frasier, age 88, of Gorman, passed away on Sunday February 10, 2019. Betty was born on October 13 1930, in Gorman, Texas to Robert Steve Mcpherson and wife Willie Hazel West. Betty married, Blonnie Sanders on July 26, 1946 in Gorman. Her husband Blonnie died in 1992. Betty then married Richard Frasier on July 4, 1994 in...
Glenita Diane Graham
Feb 10, 2019
Glenita Diane Graham, age 58, passed away on February 10, 2019 in her home in Gorman, Tx. Glenita was born at Blackwell Hospital on August 24, 1960 to Lester Ray and Glenda Sue Seaton. Glenita was a nurse for over 30 years. She worked most of that time at the Gorman and Baird nursing homes as Director of nurses. For...
Ralph Howard Hudson
Jan 24, 2019
Ralph Howard Hudson passed away on Thursday January 24, 2019 at the Cisco Nursing and Rehab Center. Ralph was born on August 8, 1931 in Exline, Iowa to George David Hudson and his wife Della Alice (Haynes) Hudson. He married Mary Margaret Craddock on August 24, 1963 in Anchorage Alaska. Ralph was in the Army in April of 1952...
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