Obituaries

Hubert Dearl Ballard was born May 5, 1940 in Poolville to Hubert and Alice (Pieratt) Ballard. He married his wife of 39.5 years, Judy Gafford Balled, on April 4, 1980 in Fort Worth. He worked security for Lockheed for over 30 years, was a lifetime cattle rancher and member of Gibtown Baptist Church. 

Hubert passed away Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 in Jacksboro at the age of 79 years old.

A visitation was held Saturday, Oct. 19 at Gibtown Baptist Church with the funeral service following visitation. Burial was at the Gibtown Cemetery.

Fern DeLois Poynor, 90, passed away peacefully in Dallas on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019.

Funeral took place Wednesday, Oct. 16 at Runaway Bay Community Church with burial in Eternal Oaks Cemetery in Runaway Bay. Family received friends Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.

Rev. Olin Collins officiated. Pallbearers include Patrick Poynor, Nicholas Poynor, Douglas Poynor, Noah Reagor, Shannan Reagor, and Josh Kirkham.

Robin Elizabeth Keith, 60, departed this life Friday, October 4, 2019 in Graham, TX. A visitation was held Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 at Morrison Funeral Home in Graham. Graveside funeral was at 11 a.m. Friday Oct. 11, 2019 at Loving Cemetery in Loving, under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Tommy H. Smith, 70, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. He was born on Dec. 31, 1948 in Weatherford to Don and Ann Smith.

Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Jeanne Smith; daughters DeeAnn Hudson and husband Chris, Candice Graves and partner Brad, and Stacy Finn and husband Cody, along with six grandchildren. He was also survived by mother Ann Smith, brother Craig Smith and wife Nancy, sister, Sue Smith Schechter, as well as nieces and nephews.

Thomas Henry Frie was born in Jack County, Texas on April 30, 1927 to Henry Gibson and Mildred Oleta (Bolton) Frie. He and the late Margaret Loraine Ainsworth married October 22,1951 in Graham. Thomas proudly served our country in both the United States Navy and later Air Force.

 After his service, Thomas worked for Hexcel Corporation for 24 1/2 years as a Line Foreman. There he would help produce the heating coils that would be used to insulate NASA Space Shuttles. Thomas passed away Monday, September 30, 2019 in Jacksboro, Texas at the age of 92 years old. 

Roger Royce "Bub" King went to be with his Lord on Sunday, September 29, 2019 in Decatur, Texas.

A Visitation washeld on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Bible Baptist Church from 9:00am to 10:00am with a Graveside service following at 11:00am at Hicks Cemetery in Jacksboro, Texas.

Roger "Bub" was born on March 10, 1941 in Jacksboro, Texas to Royce Clifford King and Gladys Vernie King. He was self-employed and known to be a "Jack of all Trades". During his free time to loved to play music.

"Popeye" Don Henry Myers went to be with his Lord on Saturday, September 28, 2019 in Weatherford, Texas at the age of 57 years old. 

A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Christian Missions from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Christian Missions with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Betty Fry Gatlin went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 in Waco, Texas.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Bible Baptist Church with the funeral services following at 11:00 am. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Jacksboro, Texas.

Mary Ann Parsons, 85,  went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 19, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas.

A visitation was held Sunday, September 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Jacksboro. A Church Service was held Monday, September 23, 2019 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church.

Jimmy Ray Kinder, 84, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 at his home in Jacksboro.

Visitation was held Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Memorial Christian Church of Jacksboro. Funeral services was also held Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 at 10 a.m. with burial following at Barton Chapel Cemetery.