Obituaries

Debbye Shelton Guffey

5 months ago By News Staff

Debbye Shelton Guffey, born March 9, 1953, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in Wichita Falls on Jan. 29, 2026. She lived a full and vibrant life defined by love, strength, and a personality that left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.

Richard Don Schlomach

5 months ago By News Staff

Richard Don Schlomach, M.D., of Alvord, formerly of Wichita Falls and Archer City, age 91, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jan. 29, 2026.

Dennis Myers Shawver

5 months ago By News Staff

On Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, there was great celebration in Heaven when Dennis Myers Shawver, age 83, went HOME to be with JESUS! Dennis was born Oct.10, 1942 at the family home in the Westover community in Baylor County.

Ralph Veitenheimer

6 months ago By News Staff

Ralph Veitenheimer, age 92, of Windthorst, Texas passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at his residence.

Holly Clarissa Johnston

6 months ago By News Staff

Holly Clarissa Johnston, age 42, of Scotland, Texas passed away peacefully on Jan. 5, 2026, in Wichita Falls.

Robert Vernon Geis

7 months ago By News Staff

Robert Vernon Geis, lovingly known as Vernon, passed away on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Clay County, Texas, at the age of 62.

Raymond Earl Tedrow

7 months ago By News Staff

Raymond Earl Tedrow, age 70, passed away peacefully in his home on Dec. 15, 2025 after a short but hard fought battle with cancer. Graveside services will be held on Monday, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m. in Megargel Cemetery with Scotte Clark Officiating.

Blaine Smith Purcell

7 months ago By News Staff

Dr. Blaine Smith Purcell passed away from heart failure on Nov. 29, 2025. Born on Aug. 11, 1948, in Waco, he was the oldest child of Graham and Betty Purcell. He lived in Wichita Falls until he was a teenager, when the family moved to Mount Vernon, Virginia.

Margaret Berend Schroeder

8 months ago By News Staff

Margaret Berend Schroeder, age 91, of Windthorst, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in the home of her birth, The Berend Farm, on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025.

Dana Wright

8 months ago By News Staff

Born on June 20, 1956, in Lagrange, Indiana, Dana's journey through life was marked by an unwavering spirit and a heart full of compassion. Dana Wright passed away on Oct. 22, 2025, in Wichita Falls, Texas, surrounded by the love and warmth of her family. She leaves behind a legacy of love, cherished by many who will remember her as a guiding star in their lives. Her memory will be held dear by her boyfriend, Tom, her daughters Marsha Wright and Kristine Peterson, and her sons Robert Wright, Andrew Wright, and Daniel Wright.