Obituaries

Gloria Ann (Isbell) Frazier passed away Friday September 16, 2016 at her home in Jacksboro. She was 64 years old.

She was born on February 29, 1952 to William Riley and Peggy Ann (Mustin) Isbell in Jacksboro, Texas.

Gloria married Michael Wayne Frazier March 7, 2012 in Decatur, Texas. She was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother, Nana and friend that will be missed dearly.

She is preceded in death by her parents and many other aunts, uncles and loved ones.

Mary Louise Hanna, 91 years of age, went to be with her Lord and beloved husband, Willard, on September 3, 2016, in Jacksboro, Texas.

Leola Faye Farris passed away Saturday September 3, 2016 in Jacksboro, Texas at the age of 92 years. Leola was born January 4, 1924 in Alvord, Texas to Joseph Newton and Addie Jane (Forrester) Sanford. 

She married Linnial Vantley Farris on July 14, 1943 in Jacksboro, Texas; was a member of Bethel Assembly of God Church in Jacksboro; and worked several years as Curator of the Jack County Museum.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband and five brothers and sisters.

Guy Samuel Montgomery died Friday, September 2, 2016. 

Guy was born on September 7, 1938, in Joplin, Texas to Rush and Gladys Montgomery. He was the owner of many business ventures throughout his life, but his most prized venture was owning and operating Hilltop Auto Salvage for many years. 

He loved working and socializing with his customers when he wasn’t spending time with his family. 

Guy was a member of the Graford Church of Christ and loved going to church as often as his health permitted. 

Kenneth “Pops” Peel, 80 years, 3 months, and 4 days, a retired shipping clerk, went to be with our Lord Sunday, August 28, 2016 in Fort Worth.

Kenneth was born on May 24, 1936 to Robert and Mary Jane (Gaston) Peel in Springtown. 

He was united in marriage to Barbara Workman on January 16, 1993 in Balsora. 

Kenneth retired after 25 years with Hoffman LaRoche as a shipping clerk. He was a member of Balsora Baptist Church. 

Carol Rosebelle King Turpin passed away August 11, 2016. A memorial service was held August 27, 2016 at West University United Methodist Church in Houston.

Carol was born November 15, 1935 to Vinton and Carol King. She married W.T. Turpin on September 8, 1956 in Jacksonville, Illinois. They moved to Texas where Trent worked for Humble Oil Company and they raised three children Lee, Catherine and Weldon.

Jimmy Don Gowan, 63, passed away on August 28, 2016. He was born December 30, 1952 in Jacksboro, Texas to H.R. and Ima Jean Edwards Phillips Gowan.  

Jimmy lived most of his life in Jacksboro. He loved the ranch and loved his many friends there. His great sense of humor, his love for the Texas Rangers, his wonderful laugh and his famous slow southern Texas drawl will be deeply missed.