Betty McAnear, 85, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Friday, July 16. A Memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements are with Morrison Funeral Home.
Molly Gertrude Bates Inge, 86, of Jacksboro, passed away Friday, July 16, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 19, in the Chapel of Lunn Funeral Home in Olney, with Rev. David Carpenter of Cumberland Presbyterian Church officiating. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. immediately prior to the service. Interment followed at Restland Cemetery in Olney. Arrangements were under the direction of Lunn Funeral Home of Olney.
Mary Jean Harding, 88, went to be with her Lord on Friday, July 16 at her home at Roberts Branch.
A Visitation was held from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 20. A Graveside Service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 21 at Roberts Branch Cemetery in Jacksboro Texas.
Mary Jean (Smith) Harding was born on January 19, 1933 in Jacksboro, Texas, to Lester and Allie Smith. Throughout her life she worked as a seamstress and a bank accountant. Mary most of all loved spending time with her family.
On Monday, July 12 Heaven gained another angel, Thomas John “T.J.’’ Rich at the age of 5.
A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the Rich Family Cemetery.
T.J. was born on September 2, 2015 in Weatherford, Texas to Tarrah Lashae (Bardwell) Rich and Thomas Jay Rich. T.J. loved the outdoors, from playing baseball to going fishing with his family. Even working on old cars with his dad. He was always one who wanted to help with anything and everything. He will be missed beyond measure.
Pat Herring, 80, passed away on Sunday, July 11, at Graham Oaks Care Center in Graham, Texas. Visitation was held from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, at Lunn Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 14 at Southside Baptist Church in Olney, with Andy Graham, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Newcastle Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Lunn Funeral Home of Olney.
Larry Dale “Lil Man” Damron was born December 19, 1968 in Jacksboro. He was the son of Larry Smith Damron and Lounetta Sue (Preston) Damron. Larry passed away at his home on Friday, July 9, 2021 in Jacksboro. He was 52 years old. Throughout his life Larry worked in the oilfield and attended church at Christian Missions. He will be greatly missed by many.
He is preceded in death by his father, brother, Billy Don Damron and wife Debra Nelms.
On April 5, 1945, the Smith family was complete with the addition of their baby boy, Weldon. From early childhood through these last few years, Weldon could be best described as ornery and mischievous at times but would always be available to help out his friends & family when called.
Ethan Joe Langley, 17, of Jacksboro, was born September 5, 2003 in Weatherford. He gained his wings on Wednesday, June 23 in Dallas.
A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 6 at the Jacksboro High School Gymnasium.
Charles Randall Geer, 71, died June 18, with his family by his side in Dallas.
Randall was born on Dec. 5, 1949, to Charles Geer and Betty Sue Geer Still in Jacksboro. He was a graduate of Jacksboro High School and continued his education, ending up at the University of North Texas.
He worked at Geer Tank Trucks, in the Oil and Gas industry, for 43 years retiring as President of the company.
Richard Potts went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 13, in Graham. A funeral service was held Tuesday, June 15, in the Barclay Room at Young County Arena. Interment followed at Loving Cemetery. McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Richard was born Feb. 21, 1956, in Graham, to Thomas Edward and June Marie Conlee Potts. He was retired from AT&T, where he worked for 35 years. He worked as a Farmer and Rancher. He was a member of Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.
