Obituaries

Ronald Benjamin Newberry, 80, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 in Graham surrounded by family.

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Anne Carpenter Dutton,83, passed away June 8, 2020. She was born July 23, 1936 to Pearla and Syrell Carpenter and raised in Plano. She married the love of her life, Lendon Dutton, in 1959. Anne taught English until she and Lendon started their family, and then she devoted herself to being a mother to her three children. Anne and Lendon moved to Jacksboro in 1973 and resided there until the time of her death. She was also an adoring and adored Mimi to four grandchildren.

Jimmy Carl “J.C.” May passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the age of 76. He was born February 26, 1944 in Willard, New Mexico. J.C. served in the National Guard, and was a mechanic for many years, retiring from the City of Jacksboro. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Lois Smith, R.C. May and granddaughter Shelby Lang.

Lillian Ellisene Davis, 78, of La Vernia, passed away among her family on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. Born on Dec. 31, 1941 in Jacksboro, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Olive Rumage. Ellisene, is survived by her daughter, Danna Jo Ritter and son-in-law Larry Ray Ritter, grandson, Daniel Ray Ritter and granddaughter, Misti Katherine Webster and her husband Nathan Webster. She is also survived by her brother, Ed and his wife Karen Rumage, their sons and families, Will and Brittni Rumage and sons Cash and Stone Rumage, Blain and Shalie Rumage and their daughter Reese Rumage. Ellisene was preceded in death by her husband Dan Davis, after 40 years of marriage.

Bernice Hortense Farmer passed away gracefully from here to her heavenly home Monday, May 25, 2020, in Weatherford, surrounded by her family. 

Bernice leaves behind her son, Gerald of Joshua; daughter, Sharon of Perrin; son, Bryan and wife Dena of Mineral Wells; grandchildren, Carrie, Kody, Kellie, Bryan, and Bailey; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lula Masterson of Lake Worth and Charleen of Springtown; sister-in-laws, Jesse Mae Farmer and Melba Weaver of Jacksboro; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Novella Delcambre, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 25, 2020 in Rockport. There was a Graveside Service at Oakwood Cemetery in Jacksboro on Saturday, May 30, at 11  a.m.

Novella was born on Nov. 13, 1933 in Archer City, to Harry Tillman and Maggie Correne Ivy (Norman). Novella married Carl McAnear on May 24, 2015. She was also a member of Christian Missions Church. 

Irene Owens, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, May 15, in Weatherford.

There was a Graveside Service at Gibtown Cemetery on Thursday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m.

Irene was born on Sept. 14, 1927 to J.B. Lewis and Ada Beck (Lewis) in Farmersville. Irene graduated high school at the young age of 16. She went on to marry the love of her life, John Virgil Owens, on Aug. 4, 1945 in Fort Worth. She was a member of Joplin Baptist Church where she also served as Secretary.