Obituaries

David Wayne Bivins passed away Thursday, Aug. 26 in Jacksboro at the age of 51. He was born on Aug. 1, 1970 in Taft, Calif. to Orville Jarid (O.J.) Bivins Jr. and Ruthie Marie (Howell) Bivins.

A visitation was held from 10-11 a.m. Monday, August 30 at Christian Mission in Jacksboro, with the funeral service following at 11 a.m. Burial took place at Oakwood Cemetery in Jacksboro.

David is preceded in death by his father; brothers, Jerry Lee Bivins and Glenn Allen Bivins; and sister, Marsha Gayle Bivins Cole.

Jimmy Ray Armstrong, affectionately known as Bobo, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 27 in Mineral Wells. He was born on July 10, 1952 in Jacksboro to R.G. and Ruby Lee (Whitsitt) Armstrong.

A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 at Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Jacksboro.

Bo married Peggy Lee Johnson on Oct. 25, 1974 in Fort Worth. Bo was a rancher and member of the County Road Fellowship Church.

Bo is preceded in death by his parents.

Marcille Robinson, 97, passed from her earthly life in Baytown Monday, Aug.16 to her eternal home with her Lord Jesus Christ. She was born in Unity in Henderson County on March 11, 1924 to Burl and Kate Hodges. She attended schools in Murchison and Athens.

Nathan Wayne Chapoy left this earth for his heavenly home on Friday, Aug. 13 at the age of 40 years old. He was born on May 13, 1981 in San Antonio to Rene and Cindy Chapoy.

Nathan married Megan Norvill on Aug. 27, 2015 in Decatur. Together they lived and raised their family in Jacksboro. Nathan was a founder and member of The Light Church and is also a Tarleton State University graduate. Nathan is preceded in death by grandparents, Charles Joe Carrell, Sr., Beverly June Carrell, Vera Carrell, and David Chapoy Sr.

Linda Dyer Pirtle, 83, passed away Saturday, Aug. 7 in Graham, after a long battle with Alzheimers.

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements are with Morrison Funeral Home.

Linda was born March 18, 1938 in Dallas to the late Rose Wagner Dyer and Victor Herbert Dyer. She married Walter Twyman Pirtle, March 22, 1977 in Canyon. He preceded her in death on March 10, 2007. Linda and Walter retired to Jack County in 1997 from Plainview. They were the former owners of South Plains Optical in Plainview.

Gregory Alan Lewis, 54, of Jacksboro, was born Sept. 20, 1966 in Jacksboro to Elzie Gevern Lewis, Sr. and Lenora Ann Dillard Lewis. He passed away Monday, Aug. 9 in Wichita Falls.

Greg was a 1985 graduate of Jacksboro High School and a 1989 graduate of Tarleton State University. He married the love of his life and soulmate, Jenilynn Barefield, on July 25, 1992 at the First Baptist Church of Jacksboro.

Sgt. Walter Stephen West, 67, passed away at his home in Bryson Monday, Aug. 10. Funeral Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, at the Young County Cowboy Church. Interment followed at Mountain Home Cemetery in Senate. McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Sunday Aug.15.

Dr. Lendon Dale Dutton passed away on Feb. 21, 2021.

He was born on Aug. 18, 1932, to Troy Dutton and Allie Mae Luckie Dutton in Hamilton. He grew up in Indian Gap, TX and graduated from Pottsville High School. Lendon attended the University of Texas for two years and then attended the University of Texas Dental School in Houston. He graduated in 1956, with his doctorate in dentistry.

Carole Lee Carpenter, 74, of Fort Collins passed away on Tuesday, June 29.

She is survived by Elaine Carpenter; two brothers, Kenny and Tom Carpenter; one sister, Kim Carpenter; two sister-in-laws, Peggy and Joni; four nieces; one nephew; five great nieces; seven great nephews; and one great-great niece and nephew.

She will be greatly missed!

Mary Jean (Smith) Harding was reunited with her late dear husband, Conrad Lloyd Harding, and late daughter, Virginia Yvonne Varnado on Friday, July 16 at her home on the hilltop at Robert’s Branch after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Born in Jacksboro, also on the hilltop at Robert’s Branch, Mary Jean was the proud daughter of Allie and Lester Smith. Mary attended and graduated from Jacksboro High School.