Sonja Jean Koonce, 54, of Jacksboro, died January 23, 2017 at her home. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, January 28 at Grace Baptist Church in Jacksboro.
Rose Teague Littlejohn, 87, of Rhome, Texas passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in Grapevine, Texas. A graveside service was held Monday, January 23 at Shannon Cemetery in Clay County, Texas.
Michael Trey Pruitt went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on Monday January 16, 2017. He was 17 years old.
He was born on July 8, 1999 in Bedford, Texas to David and Christy (Jordan) Pruitt.
Trey was a junior at Jacksboro High School where he excelled in many sports including football, baseball and track. He was also active in FFA and a member of Bible Baptist Church. Trey was an amazing person to know, he was an incredible son, brother, grandson and friend. He will leave a hole that no one else could ever fill. He will be missed terribly.
Billy Don Damron passed away at his home Tuesday January 17, 2017. He was 49 years old.
He was born on May 8, 1967 to Larry Smith and Lounetta Sue (Preston) Damron.
Billy married Tanya Sue Fojtik December 22, 1989 in Jacksboro, Texas. He was a oilfield tool pusher for T.I.F. Well Service and a member of Christian Missions Church. Billy was a hard working family man. He was an amazing husband, father, brother, and friend that will be dearly missed.
Anita Palmer Hackley, age 71, died January 6, 2017 at Del Sol Medical Center in El Paso, Texas.
Anita was born on July 29, 1945 in Altus, Oklahoma to the late Wallace William Smith and Lottie Ann (Provence) Smith. She married Johnny T. Palmer on January 1, 1997 at the 4P Bar Ranch East of Megargel, Texas. He preceded her in death on October 12, 2008. She later married John Hackley on August 17, 2013 in Jacksboro, Texas where they made their home.
Carolyn Sue Fojtik passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 in Jacksboro, Texas. She was 69 years old.
She was born January 29, 1947 in Wise County, Texas to Granvil O’Neil and Aura Mattie (Sullivan) Largent.
Sue was a homemaker. She dedicated her life to her family. She loved her family dearly and she will be missed
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband Charles Fojtik, Sr.; and her brother Robert.
Dorothy LaNell Hudson was born on November 20, 1946 to William Orville and Lillie Bell (DeShane) Long, Sr. in Jacksboro, Texas. She may have lost her short battle with liver cancer but she raced into the arms of Jesus on Friday, January 6, 2017 in Cedar Hill, Texas. She was 70 years old.
Loretta Montgomery, 81, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2017 in Azle.
Loretta was born Aug. 4, 1935, in Gilliland to T.J. and Vernice Dodd Mayberry. She married the love of her life, R.D. “Don” Montgomery, March 18, 1950. Loretta was at his side and his rock through almost 66 years of marriage. From his one man construction company into multiple successful businesses and ventures, she was there until the end.
Ervin Lawrence “Willy” Rich of Jacksboro, Texas passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017. He was 73 years old. He was born on February 11, 1943 to Bill Thomas and Evelyn (Wooten) Rich in Lampasas, Texas.
Willy married Gaylon Joyce Jeffrey on September 28, 2011 in Jacksboro, Texas. He was a cattle rancher and a former prison guard. He will be dearly missed.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Bob Welch, husband of Burelene Wells Welch formerly of Jacksboro and son in law of Margaret and Burel Wells, passed away Monday, December 19 of a heart attack at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. He was 80 years old.
Welch was born in Philadelphia and lived briefly in New Jersey before moving to Dallas, where his father had taken a banking job. Welch was a dishwasher for Highland Park Pharmacy and attended North Dallas High School, dropping out in the 10th grade.
