Obituaries

Georgie Fae Jackson, 91, passed away December 8, 2017.

She was born in Clay County, Texas November 30, 1926 to George Elmer and Nina Georgia Kaltrider Fry. She married the late James L. Jackson June 7, 1947 in Jacksboro, Texas. Georgie Fae worked for 8 years at the Herald Publishing Company.

She was a charter member of Live Oak Baptist Church, past secretary of the Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Faith Community Hospital Auxiliary. 

Bobbie Gene Ramzy, 87, passed away December 4, 2017 at his home in Jack County. 

Mr. Ramzy was born April 26, 1930 in Jacksboro, Texas. He retired from General Motors and lived in Jack County most of his life.

Alfred Kenneth Spradlin, 79, a beloved, God-fearing, husband, father and true friend to many was called home to Heaven Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017. 

Alfred was born February 21, 1938 in Estrada, Oregon to Matthew and Grace (Baker) Spradlin. He married Barbara Jean Krueger. Alfred was an entrepreneur by profession and a member and Elder of Faith Lutheran Church in Graham, Texas. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Vancil, Mary, Bill and Betty. 

Dorothy Juanita “Nita” Ogle, 91, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 in Bowie, Texas. A funeral service for was held Monday, November 27,2017 at Coker Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

Selena Vann, 90 of Runaway Bay, Texas died on Friday, November 17, 2017. Funeral services were Tuesday November 21, 2017 at the Sullivan Funeral Home Chapel.

Wanda Lee Gunter, 87, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017 at her home.

Wanda was born August 30, 1930 in Bryson to Arnie and Winnie King. She married the love of her life R. C. Gunter July 5, 1949. They were happily married for 69 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Sherry Knickerbocker; and daughter-in-law, Vickie Gunter

James Henry Ogle, age 83, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017. 

Jame Henry Ogle was born December 17, 1933 in Jacksboro, TX to the late Dave and Ruby Ogle.  James and Glenda Rogers were married in January 25, 1959. James was a member of the US Navy, the American Legion, and the Southside Baptist Church in Olney.

James was preceded in death by his mother and father Dave and Ruby Ogle, brothers Cecil and Ray Ogle, sisters Rosie Stephens and Virgina Tullis.

Ernest Wayne Jones, a Jacksboro native, died last Monday, October 23, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. 

Ernest was born in Wichita Falls, Texas in the home of his paternal grandparents, Henry Ernest Jones and Lela Pippin Jones. He grew up in Jacksboro among a large extended family. His ancestors have been in Jack County since the 1800s and it has always been “home.”

Francis Clayton went home to be with the Lord Friday, October 27 ,2017 in Olney, Texas. 

She entered this world March 24, 1926 in Jack County, Texas. She was the daughter of Lark and Zell (Weaver) Gunter. Francis was a Restaurant Manager and member of First Baptist Church of Jacksboro,Texas. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter, Tina; her sister, Joann; great-grandsons, Bentley and J.J..

Bennie Little, 93, died Friday October 27,2017 in Jacksboro. A graveside service was held Thursday at Graceland Cemetery in Jermyn, Texas.