Geraldine Kinman, age 78 of Breckenridge passed away Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at Harpersville Cemetery with Jack Morehart officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 6 at Morehart Mortuary.

Geraldine Neely was born June 21, 1938, to parents John Grover Neely and Elva Irene Molder Neely in Claremore, Oklahoma.

On March 14, 1961, Geraldine married Fancher Kinman in Monahans. They moved to Breckenridge in 2008 from Hobbs, New Mexico.

She was a member of the Lakeside Baptist Church and loved to knit and crochet, especially blankets for her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Elva Neely; her husband, Fancher “F.D.” Kinman, Sr.; one son, Fancher “F.D.” Kinman, Jr.; and two brothers, Phillip Neely and Gary Neely.

Geraldine is survived by four children, Shane Kinman of Odessa, Randy Glendenning and wife, Lorraine of Shirley, New York, Jerry W. Kinman, Allen Kinman both of Spokane, Washington; two brothers, Richard Neely and wife, Carolyn of Hobbs, New Mexico, Ralph Neely and wife, Vivian of Savannah, Georgia; one sister, Patricia Venable of Lovington, New Mexico; one sister-in-law, Marihelen Neely of Breckenridge; eight grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hendrick Hospice and may be left at Morehart Mortuary.

Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net.

Wayne Burrow, age 76, and Janie Burrow, age 79, passed away Monday, Oct. 3. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, at First Baptist Church of Albany with Rev. Bob Knowles officiating.

Following the service, Mrs. Burrow will be interred at the Albany Cemetery. Mr. Burrow will be interred in the Monahans Cemetery in Monahans.

A visitation for both Wayne and Janie Burrow was held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7, at Morehart Mortuary of Breckenridge. A visitation for Wayne will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 9, at Harkey Funeral Home in Monahans.

Norris Wayne Burrow was born March 23, 1940 to parents, L.D. Ashley and Velma Marie Levett Ashley in Marianna, Arkansas. Wayne was self employed, owned the Gulf Service Station in Monahans and in Wickett and also owned Wayne’s Well Service in Wickett. Mr. Burrow enjoyed fishing, deer hunting and bee keeping.  

Janie Ruth Kennedy was born Dec. 11, 1936, to parents Earnest Kennedy and Era B. Hancock Kennedy. Janie graduated from Albany High School in 1952. Janie previously owned B.C. Service in Wickett.

On Oct. 2, 1982, Wayne and Janie were married in Marshall Ford, Texas. The Burrows owned and operated W.J. Oil. They made their home in Monahans until they moved to Breckenridge in 1996. Mr. and Mrs. Burrow were members of the First Baptist Church in Albany. They both loved to travel and always had a good time together on all their adventures. The Burrows were members of the Shifters Car Club in Albany and the Piston Heads Auto Club in Graham. They helped organize the annual car show as well as many other car shows around the area. They were also big fans of the Albany Lions and went to every game they could, even traveling to Houston and Dallas for the State playoff games the past two years.

Mr. Burrow was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Carolyn Burrow, one brother, Wade Burrow and one sister, Jeannie Burrow.

Mrs. Burrow was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Roger Crocker, five brothers, Bob Kennedy, John Kennedy, Bill Kennedy, Gilbert Kennedy and Eddie Wayne Kennedy, and two sisters, Maxine Hodges and Dorthene Bernstein.

Mr. Burrow is survived by three children, Lovida Hamilton of Midland, Terrie Bumpas of Odessa and Lora Jane Deckert and husband, Jeff of Estacada, Oregon; and one brother, Ronnie Burrow and wife, Bobbie of Odessa. Mrs. Burrow is survived by two children, Dena Crocker Perez and husband, Patrick of Woodsboro and Russell Crocker of Seguin; and one sister, Earlene Ivy of Hobbs, New Mexico. They are both survived by eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shifters Car Club or the charity of the donor’s choice and may be left at Morehart Mortuary.

Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net.

Sam Ross Sloan III, 70, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, at his home outside of Salt Lake City.

Born and raised in Breckenridge, the oldest son of Sam Ross Sloan Jr. and Mary Katherine Sloan, he had an exceptional, memorable boyhood that was mostly spent outdoors and always included working in the family ranching business. He was there for spring brandings and for roundups. He was in the saddle for dust storms and rain storms, for the gentle pastel light of dawn and the riotous Technicolor of many Texas sunsets; he fell asleep in the bunkhouse at night, listening to the low murmur of his grandfather, father, and the hired hands in conversation after hard days of labor.

He took up hunting, and his mother - who loved him unconditionally the whole of his life, as she did all her children - would pick him up from school with two rifles in the Jeep to take him on mother-son hunts for deer and turkey on the McLemore Ranch.

He would later accompany both his parents on their big game hunts to faraway places while they pursued their goal of being the first couple to complete a Grand Slam of North American Wild Sheep, a feat they accomplished in 1962.

Later in life, he joined his parents for trout fishing trips in Alaska, Oregon and Montana. He loved nature and adventuring in wide open, wild spaces. He often said that every day in nature will offer up at least one thing worth remembering, which is something he felt could not be said about the busyness and relentlessness of city life. After his father died, he and his daughter collaborated on planning international fishing trips for his widowed mother, taking her to Venezuela, British Columbia, Mexico and Alaska, trips that helped blunt her grief and bring everyone closer.

The happiness of his early years was only surpassed by the birth of his daughter, Cody Allison Torrance Sloan, in 1972, and the birth of his son, Sam Ross Sloan IV, in 1980.

He graduated Breckenridge High School in 1964.

He was handsome, a strongly-built six feet and four inches tall.

He played football at New Mexico Military Institute and Southwest Texas State, where, for one season, he had the nation’s highest punting average, a statistic that earned him offers to play professional football from both the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns.

He volunteered for the Army in 1968, serving two years during the Vietnam War era without doing a tour of duty in Southeast Asia.

He ultimately completed his undergraduate degree at SMU in Dallas, continuing on there to earn his JD, LL.M, and S.J.D.

He married twice for love.

He lived in Houston and worked as a tax lawyer, retiring in his 30s.

He returned home to Breckenridge in the 1990s to be closer to family and the family ranches, relocating in time to devotedly care for his cancer-stricken father and to be at his side when he passed away in 1996.

For facts of his life, there are many others, but he is remembered now as a man of great promise, a man who valued integrity and charity, as a father who loved his two children fiercely, as an intellect, a believer in Jesus Christ and salvation, a perfectionist, a philosopher, a storyteller, and, at his best, as someone who wanted to live honorably and lift others up.

He is reunited with his father; his mother; his youngest brother, Ward; with his first wife, Sandi Torrance Sloan; and also with dear friends who died too soon: John Van Orden, Mike Roberts, Gail Whitcomb and Tom Whitcomb.

He leaves behind his older sister, Dana Mackenzie; his younger brother, Parks Sloan; two nieces, Kathleen Sloan and Liz Sloan; his nephew, Zach Sloan; his two children; his daughter-in-law, Emily Sloan; and his eight grandchildren: Sam Ross Sloan V, Rowan Richard Sloan, Josephine Ophelia Sloan, Audrey WildRose Sloan, Addison Darcy Wallace Sloan, Quinn Stephens Sloan, Evangeline Violet Sloan, and Pemberley Rue Sloan.

The family is grateful for the competence and loyalty of Derrick Drotts, who attended him constantly in the last years of his life.

A graveside service for family and family friends will be held at the Breckenridge Cemetery on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 2 p.m.

The high points in his life were like the foretaste and promise of Heaven.

Sue Lancaster, age 69 of Breckenridge, passed away Friday, Oct. 21.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 23, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Charles West officiating.

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

Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. tonight, Oct. 22, at Morehart Mortuary.

Helen Sue Shelton was born April 3, 1947 in Matador, Texas, to Cecil Shelton and Grace Evelyn Woods Shelton.

On June 16, 1967, Sue married Richard Lancaster in Monahans, Texas. In 1975, they left Monahans and made their home in Breckenridge.

She worked as a counselor at the Walker Sayle Unit until her retirement. Sue was a member of First Baptist Church and loved taking care of her grandbabies.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Grace Shelton; one brother, Wayne Shelton, and one sister, Mary Francis Shelton.

Sue is survived by her husband, Richard Lancaster of Breckenridge; three children, Christina Lancaster Teague of Breckenridge, Leann Lancaster Owens of Clyde, Jordan Lancaster and fiancé Jessica Harris of Breckenridge; one sister, Evelyn Smallwood of Matador; one brother-in-law, Kenneth Lancaster and wife Cathy of Abilene; two grandchildren, Devin Roberts and husband Aaron of Abilene, Rex Owens and wife Heaven of Clyde; four great-grandchildren, Emrie Polley, Jemma Lancaster, Audrey Owens, Gavin Owens and one more on the way and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorials may be made to National Kidney Foundation and may be left at Morehart Mortuary.

Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net.

Louvenia (Lou) Burton, age 92, went home to be with her Heavenly Father, Saturday, Oct. 22, with dear friends by her side. Chapel services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25.

Lou was born Nov. 8, 1923 in Leon County, Texas, near Pigeon Roost Creek to Johnny and Evereen (Fluca) Chatthams. Lou was raised by the great-grandmother Charlotte Baker and spent her growing up years in Leon County.  

Lou married Howard Burton on March 30, 1949 in the Centerville Court House and the day following the marriage, moved to Breckenridge.

Lou served as a Domestic Housekeeper for several prominent Breckenridge families. She also served parties for many of them and was sought after because she had such an amazing talent for doing it up right. In the late 1960’s and early 70’s Lou began working for Jake and Carrie Sandifer and serving parties for their daughter, Marilyn Arnot.  Marilyn started a Halloween tradition which, as long as Lou was able, continued to practice giving out candy to the children of Halloween at Marilyn’s house.

Lou also worked as a beautician at the Town Talk Beauty Shop at night after her day job. She later worked at Mother Johnson’s Beauty Shop in Munday.

Lou was a member of the Church of Christ on Elliott St.

Lou is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Howard, a brother; James Anderson, and two sisters; Annie Smith and Lonnie Mae Island. She is survived by 6 nieces and 3 nephews and a host of other family members and dear friends who were always there for her: Kathy Boggs, Nola Swan, Lucille Simmons, and Helen Jacobs.

Lou’s family would like to say a special thank you to her friends Kathy and Nola and also to Hendrick Hospice for taking such excellent care of their dear Aunt.

Cody Austin Hillock, 25, passed away on Oct. 18, near Salinas, California. Funeral service with Pastor Shane Brooks officiating will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home in Breckenridge. Interment will follow at Hart Cemetery.

Cody Austin Hillock was born May 24, 1991, in Clovis, New Mexico to Ross and Robyn Hillock. He was a 2009 graduate of Breckenridge High School.

Cody leaves behind one son, C.J. with his high school sweetheart, Kimberly Duran. Cody was a devoted and loving father to C.J. for many years.

Cody loved skateboarding, shuffling, music, and making people laugh. He attended school for graphic design and had some of his design work published. Cody was loved by many for his larger than life personality and the way he could bring fun and laughter to any situation.

Cody is survived by son, C.J. who is also the son of Kimberly and A.J. Clark; mother Robyn Brooks and husband Wade; father Ross Hillock and significant other Michelle Barnes Lewis; one sister Cassey Mitchell, husband Colton and their children MaKaegin and Navy; a step-brother Dustin Brooks; a half-brother Jordan Laney; a half-sister Heather Atis; grandmother Teri Salisbury and husband Dale; grandfather Bob Laney and wife Kathleen; grandmother Patty Hillock; grandfather Leo Brooks and great-grandfather Robert Laney, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Cody was preceded in death by, grandfather Ben Hillock, grandmother Lana Tillman, and grandmother Mary Brooks.
 

Zodia Chloe “Jo” Humphreys Grimes Wortham, 79, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away Thursday, Nov, 3.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at White’s Chapel of Memories, 130 Houston Avenue in Weatherford. Graveside services will be held following the funeral.

Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at Memory Gardens of the Valley in Weatherford.

Jo was born June 9, 1937, in Breckenridge, to Homer Boyd and Violet Edwards Humphreys.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Don Grimes; her parents; and her brother, Terry.

She is survived by her husband, Orville Wortham; three sons, Joe Don Grimes and wife, Peggy, Douglas James Grimes and wife, Teresa and John Oliver Grimes and wife, Debra; step-daughters, Marsha Norwood and husband, James and Teresa Rossi and husband, Bill; 18 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; siblings, Gloria “Jean” DeGood, George Humphreys, Dell Humphreys and wife, Rosella, Paul Humphreys, Pat Humphreys and wife, Rena Beth and Cleve Humphreys and wife, Caramia “Can Can”; and many other loving family members and friends.

James Michael “Mike” Whitt, 62, of Moran, Texas, passed away on Monday, Nov. 7, in Abilene.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Gunsight Baptist Church with Charles Kuhn officiating. Arrangements are by The Hamil Family Funeral Home, in Abilene.

Mike was born in Jones County, Texas, to Wilford and Barbara Jones Whitt on May 6, 1954. He graduated from Albany High School in 1973. He married Joyce on July 27, 2001 in Moran. Mike worked as an electrician for J & J Electric for 30 plus years and was the Mayor of Moran for several years too.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Richard and John; and three sisters Sherry, Debbie and Jeannie.

Mike is survived by his wife Joyce; children Kimberly, Lela O’Brien and husband Vince, Willie Johnson and wife Angela, and Shauta Robinson and husband Chris. He is also survived by two sisters Terri Vickers and husband Harry, and Melissa Leonard and husband Tony, and one brother Don Whitt; grandchildren Linda, Chloe, Tristan, Paige, Glaive, Teagan, Bella, Adriana, Alicia and Rylee; great-grandchildren Aubrey, Autumn, Samantha and Myah; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorials may be given to The American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.

Online condolences may be submitted at www.hamilfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Joe Lee Hailey passed away Nov. 14, at his home near Ivan, Texas, surrounded by family and friends. He was 41. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the South Prairie Cemetery near Ivan.

Joe was born Feb. 8, 1975, in Graham. He was preceded in death by his mother, Connie Faye Hailey.

Survivors include his father, Tommy Hailey of Ivan; brother, Jim Hailey and wife, Angie of Mineral Wells and sister, Jana Hailey-Lackey and husband, Buba of Hudson Oaks, Texas; two nieces, Mica Hailey and Tanna Goodin; one great-niece and two great-nephews.

McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home in Graham is in charge of arrangements.

Wayland Jack Forrest, age 84 of Breckenridge, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 15. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Woodson Cemetery with Rev. Charles West officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Lloyd Earl Chaney, 68, of Eula died Thursday, Nov. 17, at his home. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, at the Eula United Methodist Church with Pastor Bob Karlan and Pastor James Chaney officiating. Burial followed in the Clyde Cemetery. Visitation was on Sunday, Nov. 20, at Bailey Howard Funeral Home of Clyde.

Loyd was born June 8, 1948, in Breckenridge to McDonald and Laura Rae (Grimes) Chaney. He graduated from Breckenridge High School and served in the U.S. Army. He married Jeannie Stanley in Lovington, New Mexico, on Aug. 21, 1974. They lived in Odessa, Ranger, Abilene and Clyde before moving to Eula eight years ago. Loyd was a concrete finisher all over Texas for over 50 years. He was an avid football fan, especially loved the Clyde Bulldogs and Dallas Cowboys. He loved to go fishing and to go watch the Texas Rangers play. He was a member of the Eula Methodist Church.

Loyd is survived by his wife, Jeannie Chaney, of Eula; three sons, Christopher Chaney, M.D. and wife Rebecca of Frisco; Billy Mac Chaney of Eula and David Chaney and fiancé Shelby Stagers of Abilene; adopted daughter Jessica Ponder and husband Brandon of Eula; two brothers, Robert Chaney of Clyde and Jack Chaney of Seagraves; three grandchildren, Daniel, Samuel Loyd and Mackenzie Chaney, all of Frisco, and numerous other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jimmy Chaney; and sister, Helen Wimberley.

Online condolences may be made at www.bailey howardfuneralhome.com.

Thad Kelley, age 85 of Breckenridge, passed away Monday, Nov. 21. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, in the Necessity Cemetery with Rev. Andy Channer and Cade Sullivan officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Thad Carl Kelley was born Aug. 13, 1931, in Cross Plains, to parents Thad C. Kelley and Elizabeth Hart Kelley. After school, Thad served in the United States Army until he was honorably discharged in 1960. On April 1, 1961, Thad married Martha Bird. He enjoyed reading and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Mr. Kelley was preceded in death by his parents, Thad and Elizabeth Kelley.

Mr. Kelley is survived by his wife, Martha Bird Kelley; one son, Tim Kelley and wife Kim and their three children, Michael Thad Kelley, Katherine Suzanne Kelley, Elizabeth Anne Kelley; one daughter, Tracey Kelley Fambro and husband Neil and their six children, Cade Sullivan and wife Megan Sullivan, Kelby Sullivan, Taylor Fambro, Kyle Fambro, Nicole Fambro Pearson and husband Garrett, Ashly Fambro; one sister, Joan Kelley Larson and her two children, Chris Larson St. Clair and husband Tom and family, Lynn Larson Yeghiazarian and husband Vartan and family; one great grandchild, Benjamin Levi Sullivan.

Memorials may be made to the Breckenridge Library, the Salvation Army or to the charity of the donor’s choice and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net.

Mildred S. (Richey) Wesbrooks, 100, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 23,  in Abilene.

Visitation was from 10 a.m. to 11:30a.m. Friday, Nov. 25, at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory St.

A memorial service was held at Royal Estates Abilene, 6565 Central Park Blvd. at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25. Private family graveside services followed the memorial service.

Mildred was born on June 6, 1916, in Brown County, to Garnett and Rupert Samford. She attended schools in Brownwood and graduated from high school in Peacock. She also attended Hardin Simmons University in Abilene.

Mildred married Jack Richey in 1937, and he passed away in 1956. She later married Charles Wesbrooks in 1963. Mildred was active in the schools and churches in the community, and she was a Methodist.

Survivors include her daughter, Ann Jay of Granbury; sons, John Richey and wife Rayma of Breckenridge and Bill Richey and wife Mary Kay of Mountain Home, Idaho; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and one brother, Jack Samford of Canyon.

You may view and sign the guestbook at www.elliotthamilfuneralhome.com.

Leasha Kay Hardy passed away Nov. 26, at her home near Graham.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home with graveside services following at 2 p.m. in Bethel Cemetery near Funston, Texas.

Leasha was born Aug. 14, 1975, in Albany, and moved to Graham in 2006 from Valley View, Texas. She was a member of the Baptist Church. She was a fan of the Dallas Cowboys and professional wrestling and enjoyed playing with her grandson.

Survivors include her father, Rick Hardy; son, Zamion Hardy and wife Kelsey; daughter, Marisa Hardy; grandson, Carter Hardy; brother, Richard Hardy and wife Elizabeth, all of Graham; sister, Lisa Reese of Weatherford; grandmother, Dorothy Wilson of Hawley, Texas; and two nieces, a nephew, uncle and cousins.

Diane C. Veiller, daughter of Mrs. Terry Rostamo of Raleigh, North Carolina, and the late Chuck Carter of Breckenridge, died unexpectedly on Oct. 31, in Pretoria, South Africa.

A celebration of her life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Women’s Forum, 1804 W. Walker St.

A proud member of the Class of 1977 of Breckenridge High School, Diane earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Colorado.

After working at Peace Corps headquarters in Washington, D.C., she earned her MBA from the Thunderbird Graduate School of Management, then moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue a career in international banking.  

Diane moved to South Pasadena, California, in 1996 and devoted herself to raising her son, Tony. She was a fixture at every Little League, Cobras, and South Pasadena High School baseball game. Combining her love of travel and adventure with her steadfast desire to make the world a better place, she served in the United States Navy for 17 years, including a year on active duty in Africa in 2009, retiring as a lieutenant-commander.

In 2011 Diane moved to Boulder, Colorado, and in 2013 returned to Breckenridge to care for her ailing father. After his death in 2015, she worked for a few weeks in an orphanage in Cusco, Peru, then joined the Peace Corps in May 2016. She was serving in Lugu, Uganda, when she became ill and was flown to Pretoria for care.  

Diane is survived by her son, Tony, her mother, Mrs. Terry Rostamo, her two brothers, Vance Carter and Philip Carter, and their families, and her former husband, Bayard Veiller. The family requests that any remembrances be made in her memory to your favorite charity.

Marcelina “Wali” Martinez, The Tamale Lady, 83, Colorado City, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Monday, Nov. 28.

A Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Ann’s Catholic Church of Colorado City at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, with Father Michael Udegbunam officiating, burial followed in the Colorado City Cemetery.

Family were present to receive friends for the visitation that was from 6 to 8 p.m.  with the rosary at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Kiker-Seale Funeral Home in Colorado City.

She was born on March 24, 1933, to Luis and Rosa Sanchez Balderas in San Antonio, Texas.

Wali was a woman who was devoted to her God and to her family.  A stay-at-home mom at heart, she made sure to spend as much time with her children and grandchildren as possible.  

In her younger days when she was not with her children, she could be found in the cotton fields or wheat fields helping her husband.  Her faith in God was evident in every aspect of her life, she prayed the rosary daily, taught summer school to her children and cooked in the convent for the nuns.

She was a cancer survivor for over 20 years, battling different stages throughout and doing her part to help with finding a cure, even running a 5k Race for the Cure where she finished in first place for ages 70 and over.  She was also a very giving woman that never met a stranger, many of whom were recipients of her fresh Tamales.  In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting, quilting, and being out in the yard.

Marcelina is survived by her children: Luis Martinez and wife Donna of Brownfield, Victoria Martinez of Colorado City, Martha Martinez of Colorado City, and Mary Alvarez and husband, Robert Sr. of Breckenridge, as well nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.

Also surviving are her siblings: Luis Balderas and wife, Yolanda, David Balderas and wife, Teresa, Reuben Balderas and wife, Rosalinda, Olga Balderas, Gilbert Balderas and wife, Pat, Edward Balderas and wife, Mary, Dan Balderas, Gloria Martinez and husband, Hilario, and Luisa Naranjo.

She was preceded in death by her husband Rafael Martinez, and by her siblings: Ernestina Perez, Andy Balderas, Consuelo Valdez, Lawrence Balderas, Loisa Trejo, Alejandra Garcia, and Maria Eva Rodriguez.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Those wishing may leave condolences online by visiting www.kikerseale.com.

Jonathan Mark Grimes, Sr., age 61 of Breckenridge, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 23. The family will hold a private service at a later date and his ashes will be laid to rest in the Breckenridge Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.

Jonathan Mark Grimes, Sr. was born Oct. 4, 1955, in Fort Crowder, Missouri, to parents J.D. Grimes and Jo Anne Vogt Grimes. Mr. Grimes worked as an LVN for years, working at the State Hospital in Vernon as well nursing homes. He was preceded in death by his father, J.D. Grimes.

He is survived by his mother, Jo Anne Grimes of Breckenridge; one son, Jonathan Grimes Jr. and wife, Amy and children, Jennifer and Ethan of Vernon; one sister, Rebecca Grimes Kinkade and husband, Richard of Breckenridge; two nieces, Julie Fair and husband, John and daughter, Jordan of Abilene; Josie Garcia and daughters, Arianna, Annabel, and Abigail of Burkburnett; one nephew, Jim Kinkade and wife, Jennifer and son, Tristan of Waseca, Minnesota.

Memorials may be made to the Stephens County Humane Society and may be left at Morehart Mortuary.

Condolences may be made online at www.morehart mortuary.net.

Roger Stanford, age 72 of Breckenridge, passed away Sunday, Dec. 11. A graveside funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, in the Lakeview Cemetery in Winters, Texas, with Tra Hall officiating.

Interment followed under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Visitation was held from 7 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Morehart Mortuary.

Roger Louis Stanford was born Dec. 20, 1943, in Andrews, to parents Horace A. Stanford and Billie Ruth Valentine Stanford. Roger graduated from Winters High School in 1962 and then enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served as a Combat Medic while he was in the Army. In July of 1966, Roger married Lou Awalt in Wingate, Texas. After his discharge from the Army, he attended and graduated from the University of Texas in 1971. Roger worked as a petroleum engineer for Conoco and Wing Corp before his retirement. He made stained glass crosses and enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and hunting. Mr. Stanford was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Billie Stanford.

Mr. Stanford is survived by his wife, Lou Stanford of Breckenridge; one daughter, Lauree Jo Rasso and husband Kevin of Perry, Georgia; one sister, Sherry Kay Hall and husband Robert of Jayton; one brother, Jerry Wayne Stanford and wife Maggie of Lubbock; one brother-in-law, Jerry Awalt and wife Leslie of Winters; one granddaughter, Zoee Rasso; nieces and nephews, Hunter Hall, River Hall, Brooke Hall, Sidney Hall, Quincey Hall, Tra Hall and wife Amy, Jay Hall, Ray Hall, Mitch Valentine, Josh Awalt, Autumn Awalt, Avery Awalt, Gracie Awalt, Matt Awalt and wife Madeline, and Christi Jones.

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.

Ray McCollum, age 90 of Breckenridge, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15, at Morehart Mortuary Chapel with Otho Noggle officiating.

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

James Ray McCollum was born Jan. 14, 1926, in Moran, Texas, to parents, Walter and Minnie McCollum. Mr. McCollum served his country in the United States Navy from May 7, 1944 to June 6, 1946. Following his honorable discharge, Ray married Kathleen Rhea Stewart on Dec. 20, 1946, in Denton, Texas. He worked for Gulf Oil, later purchased by Chevron, as a mechanic. Ray loved to build martin houses, deer blinds and enjoyed tinkering. He was a member of First United Methodist Church.

Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen McCollum and his parents, Walter and Minnie McCollum.

Mr. McCollum is survived by his son, Rodney Ray McCollum of Breckenridge; one daughter, Johnnie Jolene McCollum of Graham; one grandchild, Doug McCollum and wife Tammie and two great-grandchildren, Macie McCollum and Maddax McCollum.

Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels and may be left at Morehart Mortuary.

Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net.

Ray McCollum, age 90 of Breckenridge, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15, at Morehart Mortuary Chapel with Otho Noggle officiating. Interment will follow in the Breckenridge Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.  

James Ray McCollum was born Jan. 14, 1926, in Moran, Texas, to parents, Walter and Minnie McCollum. Mr. McCollum served his country in the United States Navy from May 7, 1944 to June 6, 1946. Following his honorable discharge, Ray married Kathleen Rhea Stewart on Dec. 20, 1946, in Denton, Texas. He worked for Gulf Oil, later purchased by Chevron, as a mechanic. Ray loved to build martin houses, deer blinds and enjoyed tinkering. He was a member of First United Methodist Church.

Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen McCollum and his parents, Walter and Minnie McCollum.

Mr. McCollum is survived by his son, Rodney Ray McCollum of Breckenridge; one daughter, Johnnie Jolene McCollum of Graham; one grandchild, Doug McCollum and wife Tammie; and two great-grandchildren, Macie McCollum and Maddax McCollum.

Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels and may be left at Morehart Mortuary.

Condolences may be made online at www.more hartmortuary.net.