James Lee Fields, 60, of Wichita Falls, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019. Services pending for Saturday, Dec. 14 in Wichita Falls.

James Lee Fields was born on Jan. 23, 1959. He is survived by his wife, Krystal Fields and two daughters, Kari Blunt and Jamie Fields of Wichita Falls. He was a proud grandfather to several grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Other survivors include three sisters Jannie Fields of Breckenridge, Kim Fields-Young of Saginaw and Denise Smith of Wichita Falls; three brothers, David Fields, Jack Wagner, and wife Christi Fields of Breckenridge and Darrell Fields of Wichita Falls.

James was preceded in death by his father James F. Fields and mother Sarah Willman of Breckenridge.

Ronald Jacob “Jay” Curtis, 46, of Breckenridge, Texas, passed away on December 27, 2019 in Shackleford County.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Bethany Baptist Church, 1818 West Walker Street in Breckenridge. The family will receive friends from 5–7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 1 at the Bethany Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.

Jay was born to Leon & Jean Curtis in Breckenridge. He was the youngest of six children. He graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1991. While in high school, he was in the Buckaroo Band. His talent on the baritone earned him a scholarship to participate with the Cisco Jr. College marching band. He was honored to travel and march with CJC band in The Lord Mayor of Westminster’s New Years Day spectacular in London, England in 1993. He graduated with an associate degree from CJC in 1993. He then went on to graduate from Texas State University in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He was an adult probation officer for Brown County for 16 years.

Jay was an avid fisherman. He was involved in various fishing clubs and tournaments. Above all, he was a dearly beloved father, son, and uncle to his family. “Jaybo” was dearly loved by his nieces and nephews and they looked forward to fishing with him.
Jay loved his children more than anything in the world. He was their baseball and flag football coach and took them to the beach, skiing, and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leon.

Jay is survived by his mother, Mrs. Jean Curtis; children, Parker and Pressley; siblings, Richard Curtis and wife Alice, Regina Whitt, Becky Smith and husband Robert, Robby Curtis and wife Rell, and Ryan Curtis; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Kenneth Dwight Tribble, 67, of San Antonio, formerly of Breckenridge, passed away Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 at Morehart Mortuary. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10 at Morehart Mortuary with Dr. Genoa Goad officiating. Interment will follow in the Breckenridge Cemetery, under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Kenneth Dwight Tribble was born Aug. 21, 1952 in Snyder, Texas to parents Clifton B. Tribble and Katherine Joyce Tipton Tribble. He grew up and attended schools in Breckenridge. Dwight later started his own business, Tribble Paint & Body. Dwight owned and operated Tribble Paint and Body, where he primarily restored antique automobiles, for many years until he reached retirement. One of the many cars Dwight restored was a 1938 Willys Straight Eight. This car was a participant in the Great American Race where Dwight’s impeccable restoration work had an opportunity to be showcased and viewed around the United States. Dwight cherished four main things which were his daughters, his grandchildren, antique cars and antique guns. He spent most of his days planning trips to see his daughters and their families or restoring his antique cars and guns. Dwight loved history and enjoyed taking trips to historical sites such as the Alamo and reservations in Mohab, Utah. Dwight was a member of First United Methodist Church in Breckenridge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Joyce Tribble; two brothers, Larry Tribble, Pete Tribble; and one sister, Dorothy Henson.

Dwight is survived by his daughters, Beckie Davis and her family of San Antonio, Chelsea Kading and her family of San Angelo, Opal Cox and her family of San Angelo, and eight grandchildren, Donovan, Skylar, Kenneth (Addy), Joey, Trinity, Ellen, Jude and Laurel.

Memorials may be made to Harbour Hospice, 12915 Jones-Maltsberger, Suite 501, San Antonio, Texas 78247, and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net.

Troy H. Sloan, 89, of Denton, Texas, passed away on January 13, 2020, in Denton, Texas.

Troy was born in Ringgold, Texas, to Holland and Lilly Sloan on June 24, 1930.  He and his family moved to Spearman, Texas, in 1944, and he graduated from Spearman High School in 1947.

Troy was a rancher, farmer, and appraiser in the Texas Panhandle and served as a contract chief appraiser for the Hartley and Oldham County Appraisal Districts, until accepting the Stephens County Chief Appraiser position and moving to Breckenridge, Texas, in 1988.  Troy served as Chief Appraiser until his retirement in 2008.

Troy spent his life in service to others through his church, the Future Farmers of America, the Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch organization, the Texas Wheat Board, his professional colleagues in the property tax appraisal and assessment community, his friends, his family and his country.  Respected by those whom he served; Troy received numerous recognitions.

And, understanding the needs and concerns of Texas rural appraisal districts, he initiated and helped form the Texas Rural Chief Appraisers Association (“TRCAA”).  In appreciation for his years of service, the TRCAA created the Troy Sloan Good Neighbor annual award. But these things were only memorable for Troy because of the friendships, the relationships they represented.

A follower of Jesus Christ, Troy was a “Man’s Man”, in the best sense of the term, devoted to his bride, Frankie, and leaving a Godly legacy for his future generations.

Troy is survived by his wife, Frankie Sloan of Denton, a daughter and her husband, Sue and Seth Jenkins of Valley View, a son and his wife, Pat and Diane Sloan of Denton, his grandchildren Connie Vadnais, Jessica Black, Stacey Leverett, Lisa Miller, Wendy James, Jennifer Sloan, Joy Hurse, and sixteen great grandchildren.

Troy is preceded in death by his parents, Holland and Lilly Sloan, his siblings, H.A. Sloan, Henry “Bud” Sloan, Hubert Sloan, H.L. “Cherokee” Sloan, and Reba Collie, ten nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.

A visitation to the family, and remembrance of Troy’s life, will be held on March 7, 2020, from 2pm to 4pm, at the Good Samaritan Society’s Activity Center, 3901 Montecito Drive, Denton, Texas.

Memorial donations may be made to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, Gift Processing Center, 600 W. 11th, Amarillo, Tx 79101-3228.  The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Good Samaritan Society, Lake Forest Village, Denton, Texas.

Effie Mae Campbell-Boyd-Dabbs-Huffman, 76, of Midland, Texas passed away Wednesday Jan. 29, 2020. Memorial services will be held in the Breckenridge Cemetery at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8.

Effie was a loving person. She is leaving behind one son (Larry Boyd) and two daughters (Sharon Burros & Belinda Taylor), 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Also, three brothers and one sister. Many may know her from Stephens Memorial Hospital at the ER check-in.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in her honor to: West Texas Rehabilitation Center, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, TX 79605, www.westtexasrehab.org, 325-793-3400.

Nancy Harrison, 79, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on January 23, 2020, after a lengthy struggle with vascular dementia.

Nancy was one of three daughters born to Clair Vernon Welch and Josephine Goodall, and raised in Breckenridge. Nancy was artistically gifted, often expressing her creativity through painting, sketching, sculpting, woodworking, and musical performance. She learned to play the piano as a youngster, the saxophone as a teen, and marched in Breckenridge High School’s Buckaroo Band.

After high school, Nancy attended West Texas State College (now West Texas A&M University), where she thoroughly enjoyed college life as a popular cheerleader, homecoming queen nominee, student association representative, and member of Chi Omega women’s fraternity. Nancy was awarded a Bachelor of Science in 1962 and began teaching first grade in Midland. Nancy was a dedicated merit schoolteacher, before concluding her formal teaching career in 1976.

In 1980, Nancy joined Calvary Cathedral Bible College’s inaugural class and received an associate degree in Practical Biblical Theology after two years of study.

From 1966 to 1993, Nancy was married to Curtis Wray Harrison, also formerly of Breckenridge, and together they raised a son and daughter primarily in Fort Worth. For most of Nancy’s adult life, she actively participated in her community. In 1968, Nancy was elected Woman of the Year by Gainesville’s Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees), after serving as chairwoman of the Cooke County Republican Election Committee, the year Richard Nixon was first elected President. Her hard work and dedication earned her an invitation to Nixon’s inaugural gala ball in Washington D.C., where she mixed and mingled with people she greatly admired.

Throughout the 1970s, 80s, 90s, and into the 2000s, Nancy volunteered with a number of charitable organizations and churches of various denominations. Nancy sang in the choir and played in the bell choir at Ridglea Presbyterian Church, she supported Fort Worth Republican Women, held positions in the Rejebian Book Club, and supported countless Christian missionary programs spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ around the world.

As a parent, Nancy participated in her children’s elementary school PTA, volunteered as room mother, served as a Bluebirds troop leader, and tirelessly carpooled to hundreds of music, soccer, baseball, swim team, gymnastics, baton, and dance practices, games, and recitals. In her twilight years, Nancy enjoyed ballroom dancing and dinners at the Petroleum Club of Fort Worth with her dear friend of more than 15 years, David Boren (now deceased).
Known as “Nana” to her seven grandchildren, she was also known for her hugs, kisses, and words of wisdom.

Family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2020 in the reception hall of First Presbyterian Church in Breckenridge, followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. in the chapel.

Interment in the Breckenridge Cemetery will be under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; her eponym aunt, Nancy Goodall Ross; husband, Eugene Ross; and her beloved uncle, Dr. Edwin Goodall.

Nancy is survived by her son, Curtis W. Harrison II, his wife Debbie and their three children, Ashlee, Stephanie, and J.C.; her daughter, Christi Harrison Reynolds and husband Keith, and her four sons, Jacob Albin, Eli Albin, Owen Albin, and Witen Albin; her twin sister, Mary Welch Rose and husband Frank Webster, and Mary’s three children, Eric Rose and wife Adriana, and their children, Rachel Rose, John Rose, and Daniel Rose, Deanna Rose Hammond and husband David, Katherine Rose and husband Jimmy Washer; Nancy’s aunt, Barbara Goodall; and numerous beloved cousins, including Gene Ross and wife Beverly, Deborah Goodall, and Gregg E. Goodall, his wife Jan, and son Travor.

Gerald Merrifield, 77, of Breckenridge, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 15 at Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. Don Bearden officiating.

Gerald B. Merrifield was born May 30, 1942 in Littlefield, Texas to parents, Clifford Earl Merrifield & Helen Jo Marriott Merrifield. He served in the United States Army from 1959 until he was honorably discharged in 1962. Gerald married Brenda Keesee on July 20, 1996 in Cooke County, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford & Helen Merrifield; three sisters, Della R. Strength, Joyce Laudermilk, Ruby Pearl; two brothers, Joe E. Merrifield, Jimmy D. Merrifield.

Mr. Merrifield is survived by his wife, Brenda Merrifield, of Breckenridge; two sons, Gerald Merrifield & Shellie, of Rockport and Jimmy Ray Earl Merrifield, of Gainsville; one brother, Edmon R. Merrifield & wife Jeanine, of Possum Kingdom; two sisters, Gaitha L. Spaulding & husband Will, of San Antonio and Gaila L. Booth, of San Antonio; two granddaughters, Alyssa Paige Merrifield, of Austin and Alexis Merrifield, of Norman, Oklahoma.

Memorials may be made to the National Autism Association and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net.

Dovie Bussell-Crowley, 98, of Breckenridge went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2020 in Ranger, Texas. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 2 p.m. at the Breckenridge Cemetery with Eddy Hooker officiating. Services have been entrusted to Melton Kitchens Funeral Home.

Dovie Ethel Hudson was born on July 24, 1921 in Proffitt, Texas to parents, Thomas Jefferson Hudson III and Lillian Coon Hudson. Her family moved to west Texas when she was two months old by covered wagon and settled on a farm in Dawson County. It was there she attended school in Klondike, excelling as a student and athlete, even playing on the boy’s baseball team. She married Morry Davis Bussell in 1938, and they had three children, Christine in 1941, James in 1942 and Chester in 1944. They lived as a family in Lamesa, and she worked in a clothing factory during the day and took in ironing and sewing at night. When the factory closed, she moved to Breckenridge to work in the clothing factory here and continued to take in ironing and sewing at night. She married Gaylord Crowley in 1958 and continued her work as a seamstress. Dovie was an excellent seamstress and had countless customers, many of whom became lifelong friends. Dovie often created custom garments, such as formals for coronation, cheerleading uniforms and costumes for school plays at BHS.

Dovie loved to laugh and have fun; she enjoyed bowling on various leagues and especially any chance to go fishing. She also loved to work in her yard. Dovie always took great pride in her home she and Gaylord built, in which she designed and played a large role on overseeing the construction. Dovie’s greatest joy though was her family, and she was lovingly called, Ma Ma by her grandchildren, great grandchildren and multiple great grandchildren. She spoiled them with her amazing cooking, often making them their favorites late at night if one stopped by for a visit. Dovie is preceded in death by her parents, husbands, brothers; J.C. Hudson, Arlon Hudson and Gene Hudson, sisters; Edith Buckalew, Belle Cooper, Verna Lois Lawson and two sisters that passed away at birth. She is also preceded in death by her son, James and daughter Christine.

Dovie is survived by one son, Chester Bussell and wife, Judy of Odessa, grandchildren; Scott Bussell of Goldthwaite, Texas, Jeff Bussell and wife Ashley of Midland, Suzanne Villa of Breckenridge, Rex Bussell and wife Misty of Cisco, Jennifer Bussell of Odessa, brothers; Tom Hudson and wife, Geneva of Throckmorton, Glen Hudson of Throckmorton, Jim Hudson of Commerce and Donald Hudson of Seymour, great grandchildren; Jason Bussell and wife, Tiffany, Eric Bussell, Abby Villa, Frazier Bussell,  great great grandchildren; Paige Bussell, Kyler Bussell, Guy Nick Bussell, Donavan Bussell, Brannan Bussell, Frazier Bussell, Vicki Villa, Cade Coats, Ashton Coats, numerous nieces and nephews along with lifelong friends.

The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Ranger Care Center. In lieu of flowers, they request donations be made in her honor at Meals on Wheels of Breckenridge or a charity of choice. Those memorials can be left at the Melton Kitchens Funeral Home. Condolences can be made at www.meltonkitchens.com

Ruby Earlene Stockton died peacefully in her sleep on February 12, 2020 after a long and happy life. She now walks with God in the company of her husband, Joseph V. Stockton; stepson, Johnny Stockton; brother, Glenn Akin; and parents, Earl T. Akin and Eula M. Akin.

Funeral was held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17 in Greenwood Chapel. The family received friends from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16 at Greenwood Chapel. Interment directly followed the funeral and a reception was held thereafter in The Live Oak Room.

Earlene was born on November 14, 1922 in Bryan, TX. She attended college in Houston before moving to Fort Worth, where she married her beloved Joe in 1947. Earlene’s greatest joys and sources of strength were her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her entire family was inspired by her determination to live life to the fullest. She was a proud member of River Oaks Christian Church for over 60 years.

Beginning in 1985, she began what became an annual tradition with her daughter, Pat, of preparing baskets with strawberry preserves, bread, and butter. The tradition has been shared with her granddaughters, Tonia and Jaclyn, and continues to this day. Earlene was truly a one of a kind woman, a friend and caretaker to all who knew her.

In her final years, despite the loss of many abilities, she maintained her gentle demeanor and her love of dancing and laughter. We will miss Earlene dearly, and know that the breaking of our hearts now is testament to the love and gratitude we will feel for her forever.

Survived by her children, Pat Carr and husband, Richard; Nancy Love and husband, David; Larry Stockton, and Carol Stockton; grandchildren, Tonia Carr, Jaclyn Garcia and husband, David; Raymond Stockton, John Stockton and Christy Stockton Baxter; and five great-grandchildren, Ava, Jack, Cash, Liam and Lily.

Aaron Art Mehaffey, 94, of Eastland, passed away Friday, Feb. 14 in Eastland.

A funeral will be held Thursday, Feb. 20 at Bethany Baptist Church, 1911 W. Walker in Breckenridge, under direction of Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home of Breckenridge. Don Bearden will be officiating, with Denise Thompson on the organ. A private interment will be held at Breckenridge Cemetery.

Mehaffey was born on November 29, 1925, in Comanche, Texas, to H. H. and Eddith (Roberson) Mehaffey and was the second of their ten children. Aaron attended Breckenridge Public Schools, Ranger Junior College and Hardin Simmons University. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II including time spent in the South Pacific on Saipan.

Mehaffey married Lorena Richardson on August 25, 1946, in Breckenridge, where he lived in Breckenridge for most of his life and where he and Lorena raised their two childre. Later they enjoyed living on Hubbard Creek Lake. Aaron was a Charter Member of Bethany Baptist Church where he sang in the choir for many years and taught Sunday school classes for 49 years.

Mehaffey is survived by son Dana King Mehaffey and wife, Beverly, of Cisco; daughter Dianne Mehaffey Garrison and husband, Rick, of Georgetown, Texas; grandson Jerrod Worsham and wife, Kelli, of Georgetown; granddaughter Sarah Mehaffey Wells and husband, Robby, of Weatherford; great-grandchildren Taylor Duncan, Sierra Worsham, Chandler Duncan, Kameron Wells and Gracie Wells.

Mehaffey is also survived by brothers Robert Joe Mehaffey of Hurst; Terry Hughes Mehaffey of Los Lumas, NM; and sisters Jenice Mehaffey Bacon of Eastland; and Sue Mehaffey Thompson of Tom Bean, TX. He is survived by many nephews and nieces, along with multiple generations of extended family and many friends.

Memorials can be made to any charity of the donor’s choice.

Rena Mae Shack, 83, of Moran, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 at Bethel Assembly with Jeff Pleasant officiating. Interment will follow in the Albany Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 at Morehart Mortuary of Albany.

Rena Mae Booth was born on Oct. 3, 1936, in Stephens County to parents, William John Booth and Ola Mae Beasley Booth. She attended schools in Breckenridge. On April 12, 1953, Rena married Billy Jack Shack in Ranger, Texas. She and her husband started Shack Well Service in 1964 in Albany. Several years later in 1984, Rena began ranching and started Shack Farms. She made ranching and working the land and cattle her pastime. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Shack; her parents, William & Ola Mae Booth; two sons, Rob Shack, Bill Shack, Jr.; one sister, Rosa Lee Plott; two brothers, Bobby Rector, Archie Booth; one granddaughter, Chelsey Shack.

Mrs. Shack is survived by her one daughter, Sherry Skinner and husband Robert of Moran; four grandchildren, Jacob Shack, Jacey Shack, Laken Robison, Amy Rippy; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net.

Billy Dendy, 49, of Littlefield, passed away Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 2 at Morehart Mortuary with the Rev. Charles West officiating. Interment will follow in the Post Oak Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation was held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, March 1 at Morehart Mortuary.

Billy Gary Dendy was born Jan. 11, 1971 in San Antonio, Texas to parents, Bill Dendy and Sug Brown Dendy. He graduated high school and went on to drive a truck while working in the oil field. He moved to Littlefield in 1990 and was a member of Parkview Baptist Church. Billy enjoyed watching sports and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gene and Susie Dendy and Bill and Lillie Brown. Billy is survived by his three children, Casey Abbott of Breckenridge, Ashley Dendy of Littlefield and Kelly Dendy of Littlefield; his parents, Bill and Sug Dendy of Littlefield; one brother, Gary Langford and wife Beth of Breckenridge; one sister, Pam Bownds and husband Casey of Littlefield; one granddaughter, Karlina Dendy Perez of Littlefield.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net.

Danny Hebel, 61, of Albany, passed away Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 at Friendship Baptist Church, with Pastor Paul Johnston officiating. Interment followed in the Albany Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation was held from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 at Morehart Mortuary of Albany.

Danny Lynn Hebel was born May 3, 1958 in Knox City, Texas to parents Robert Allen Hebel and Lola Bea Hawley Hebel. He grew up and attended schools in Albany. Danny was a self-proclaimed Jack-of-all-trades, working as a rancher, a cook and in the oilfield. His favorite pastime was spending time with his kids and grandkids, cooking for the family at every chance he got.

For the past eight years, he hosted family night for his family and friends on Wednesdays. He would often take the grandkids fishing and to feed the cows. When they had sporting events, Danny was sure to be found in the stands, cheering them on as their biggest supporter.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lola Bea Hebel; one brother, Robert Allen Hebel, Jr.; three brothers-in-law, Michael Hayworth, Ronnie Hargrove, Kirk Holson.

Danny is survived by his devoted and loving companion, Treca Edington of Albany; his three children, Allen Hebel and wife Keri, Kirk Hebel and wife Rose, Heidi Shoaf and husband Tyrell, all of Albany; his father, Robert Allen Hebel, Sr. of Albany; one brother, Gary Hebel of Albany; three sisters, Theresa King of Lawton, Okla., Missy Gray of Seymore, Cyndi Hayworth of Breckenridge; and seven grandchildren, Payne Hebel, Elia Hebel, Cheyenne Hebel, Emille Hebel, Shooter Shoaf, Sawyer Shoaf, and Sutton Shoaf.

Memorials may be made to the Albany Little League Association or the Albany Softball Association and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net.W/photo

Mary Lynn Meredith, 53, a longtime resident of Breckenridge, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 6 at First Baptist Church in Throckmorton, with the Rev. Mike McKinney officiating. A visitation was held from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, March 5 at the funeral home, 107 N. Austin, Throckmorton, TX.

Mary was born May 4, 1966 in Tuscon, Ariz., to Laverne and Bill Mathis. Mary loved taking care of her dogs and spending time with friends and her grandkids. She was always happy and loved the little things like phone calls from friends. She was famous for her blue mascara.

She is survived by her daughter, Hannah Foster and husband Josh of Childress; step-son, Tristan Posey of Midland; two granddaughters, Rileigh Foster and Henleigh Foster both of Childress; grandson, Slade Cooper Foster of Childress; sister, Glenn Smith and husband Bo of Hobbs, NM."

She is preceded in death by her mother, Laverne Mathis; father, Bill Mathis; husband, David Posey; and son, Doyle William Whitfield.

Memorials may be made in Mary’s name to the National Kidney Foundation or the First Baptist Church of Throckmorton.

Online condolences can be shared with the family at www.smithfamilyfh.com. Smith Family Funeral Homes were in charge of services.

Virginia DeWitt passed from this world to enjoy her eternal home with Jesus on March 7, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14 at Morehart Mortuary Chapel, with Jim Cox officiating. Services have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.

She was born Virginia Mae Singleton on November 3, 1941 in Moran, Texas to Harold and Winnie Singleton. She graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1960. On April 7, 1961, she married Bob Drake in Breckenridge where they raised a family in the love of the Lord. Mr. Drake would precede her in death on July 15, 1999. She later married James DeWitt on November 14, 1998. He preceded her in death on December 18, 2015. Virginia was a lifelong member of Elliott Street Church of Christ, where she was a Sunday school teacher, Ladies Bible Class member, and devoted servant of Christ. She worked at various jobs throughout her life, most often at cattle sale barns in Breckenridge and Graham. She loved raising cattle, being outdoors, and traveling the backroads looking for antiques and interesting places. Her many titles included rancher, bookkeeper, office manager, housewife, and wonderful mother and Nana.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Harold Singleton, Jr.; and husband, James DeWitt.

She is survived by her daughter, Dina Nichols of Breckenridge; her son, Jack Drake and wife, Kimberly of Cypress; four grandchildren, John Nichols of Breckenridge; Sterling Drake of Lubbock, Channing Drake of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Cambring Drake of Birmingham, Alabama; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins who she loved very much.

Memorials may be made to Elliott Street church of Christ Ladies Class, Meals on Wheels, or the charity of the donor’s choice and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net.

Han Kong, 76, of Richardson, TX, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020.

A private service for immediate family will was held at his residence on Monday, March 16. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 20 at Restland Funeral Home of Dallas. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21 with cremation to follow under the direction of Restland Funeral Home of Dallas.

He was born March 16, 1943 to Heang Kong and Nuth Mel Kong in Svay Rieng Province, Cambodia. Han grew up in rural Cambodia and married Kim Seng Son on March 25, 1961 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. After an adventurous academic and professional career, Han and his immediate family were able to escape Cambodia just prior to the country falling to the Khmer Rouge communist regime in 1975. After a few refugee camps, they settled in Grants Pass, Oregon, then moved to Breckenridge in 1976.

Han was preceded in death by his parents, Heang Kong and Nuth Mel Kong.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Seng Kim Kong of Richardson, Texas; three sons, Mick Kong & Cynthia Nguyen of Richardson, Roth Kong & wife Sok of Tool, Texas, Hanna Han Kong & wife Rathna of Herndon, Virginia; two daughters, Hanarine Kong of Richardson, Sokonthea Kong Ernest & husband Michael of Richardson; one sister, Heap Kong of Delaware; two brothers-in-law, Innarith Sihara Son & wife Ly of Carrolton, Texas, Can Ly Son & wife Oun Siv Mau Son of Yokohama, Japan; 6 grandchildren Kristen Shollar & husband Brian, Kimberlee Carrol & husband James, LeeAnne Kong, Zachary Kong, Dakota Sokie Kong, Drake Hudson Kong; Ritthy Son, Ryan Son, and other numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, Han requested that memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, or the charity of your choice.

Victoria Rodriguez Herrera, 89, a longtime resident of Rule, TX, passed away Thursday, March 26.

A private graveside service was held at Rule Cemetery Monday, March 30, officiated by Rev. J.R. Flores.

Victoria was born July 21, 1930 in Austin, TX, to Juana (Garcia) and Teofilo Rodriguez. She married Jesus Herrera, Sr. on January 16, 1954 in Seguin, TX.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Rule. She enjoyed working with her hands, gardening, sewing and quilting. She loved reading her Bible, but mostly, she loved her kids and grandkids.

She is survived by her three sons, Jesus Herrera, Jr. and wife Lupe of Jourdanton, Paul Calvillo and wife Ester of Ft. Worth, and Raymond Herrera and wife Amelia of Abilene; three daughters, Maria Calvillo of Frisco, Helen Perez and husband Johnny of Breckenridge, and Linda Herrera and husband Israel of Little Elm; daughter-in-law, Yolanda Herrera of Rule; twelve grandchildren, thirty-seven great grandchildren; and ten great-great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her mother Juana (Garcia) Rodriguez; father, Teofilo Rodriguez; husband, Jesus Herrera, Sr.; son, Juan Herrera, Sr.; three brothers, Catarino, Narciso and Servando; and one sister, Soila.

Services are being handled by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Haskell, TX.

Gary Andrews, 70, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020.

He is survived by wife Teresa, his mother, Bonnie Cartledge; nephew, Jason Andrews; wife, Mai; and son, Blake.

He is preceded in death by father, Delton Andrews; and brother, Dennis Andrews.

Services are pending with Martin Thompson & Sons in Fort Worth, TX.

Robert Pardus went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 17, 2020.

Robert was born on December 10, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois. His family moved to the Los Angeles, California area when he was just two years old. He married Cathy Browning on May 7, 1976 in Whittier, California. He was a well-respected and popular painting contractor in the Pasadena, CA area for 30 years. He and his wife, Cathy, moved to Breckenridge, where Cathy was born and has family, in 2002.

They had moved back to California five years ago, but were looking forward to retiring in Breckenridge in the next year when Cathy retires. He enjoyed remodeling homes and fishing, and adored spending time with his grandchildren.

Robert is survived by his wife, Cathy; his stepson, Greg; stepdaughter Christina; granddaughters, Lauren, Genevieve and Emilee; and grandson, Liam. He had 11 siblings and is survived by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. He will be greatly missed by his family.

Due to the coronavirus, no services are scheduled at this time. The family will have a private service at a later date.