Area Obituaries

Elizabeth Smith Elizabeth A. Smith, 56, died on June 7, 2019, in Nocona. She was born on June 15, 1962, in Tishomingo, Okla., to Jack Holden and Letha Fae Warren Long.  She was a homemaker being around her family and taking care of everyone.  She was a member of Bonita Baptist Church. She married Robert…

Chester Ray Patrick passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday morning, May 29, 2019. Chester was 56 years old. He was born to Billy Joe and Phyllis Jean (Farmer) Patrick in Huntington Park, Calif., on April 28, 1963. Chester is survived by his wife Mary (Gann) Patrick; his sons Randy Hodge and wife Stephanie,…

Funeral arrangements for Bobbie Hagler, age 85, of Nocona are pending with Scott Funeral Home in Saint Jo. Mrs. Hagler passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019.    

He was born on May 21, 1943 in Nocona to Walton & Willie Hudson Kindsfather. Peanut worked in the oilfield most of his life doing a bit of everything. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Nocona. He married the love of his life, Shirley Kindsfather on Nov. 29, 1962, in…

Avia Brooks, 76, died on Monday, May 13, 2019 in Nocona. Avia was born on Sept. 10, 1942, in Freeport to O.M. & Addie Lorene Parr Molsbee.  Avia worked as a baker for 15 years. She married Don Earl Brooks on Feb. 14, 1965, in Waurika, Okla. He preceded her in death on May 5,…

RUIDOSO, N.M. – Daughter of Melvin and Jimmie Wright, Marianne Talafuse was born in Clara, Texas, on April 20, 1925, and grew up north of Nocona. She peacefully died on May 15, 2019, in the presence of loved ones. Sister of Frances and Bill Miller, Albuquerque, N.M.; aunt to Jimmy and Debbie Miller and children,…

Sylvia Bowles Graveside service for Sylvia Nioma (Shrum) Bowles, age 88, of Nocona were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 201,9 at the Hardy Cemetery. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, at Scott Funeral Home in Saint Jo. Pallbearers were Michael Shrum, Michael Grace, Ronnie Grace, David A. Bowles,…

Donna Hess Donna Kay Hess, 57 of Wichita Falls, passed from this life May 20, 2019. Donna was born Aug. 27, 1961, in Henrietta, to Betty and Vernie Wallace, and spent all her life in the North Texas area. Donna was an avid shopper, and loved spending time outside as well. She especially loved cheering…