All Obituaries

Dante Lee Robertson was born on July 3, 1992 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Lelah Espinosa and Clifton Sheppard, II. He will forever be remembered as being the life of the party and very warm hearted. His personality and  big smile would light up any room.  Dante loved his family and friends, he was always there to lend a helping hand. He was taken from us on June 29, 2019 in Wichita Falls, TX. Dante was prededed in death by his brother; Larron Robertson, his grandfather; Carl Leon...

Claude E. Lollie peacefully passed from this life at his home on July 5, 2019, at age 90. Claude was born on June 13, 1929 in Overton, Rusk County, Texas. Claude was the oldest of four children born to the late Mamie Jones DeBose and Jake Lollie. He accepted Christ at an early age. Claude married the love of his life, Mary Katherine Gooden, on June 16, 1956 in Bryan, Texas. They were blessed with one son. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and...

Tyson Daniel Shelton, 42, was born September 13, 1976 and went to be with his Savior on July 3, 2019. He married the love of his life Misty Shelton on June 13, 2018. He loved being with family, playing pool, riding bulls and horseback riding. Working on a ranch was his life. He was preceded in death by his father; Orville Shelton, his niece; Danielle Shelton his sons; Justin and Tyler Stringer. Tyson is survived by his wife; Misty Shelton, four sons; Dustin and Brandon Stringer, Michael...

Obituary On June 6, 2019 Bobby Joe Ayala, 46, was called home. He was born May 17, 1973 in Wichita Falls to Paulina Sanchez and Joe Cortez, Sr. Bobby graduated from Hirschi High School in 1991 and then served in the Marines.  He married Tiffany Rodriquez on May 15, 2015 in Arlington, TX.  He was preceded in death by his mother; Paulina Sanchez, his grandparents; Martha Sanchez Garcia, Vicente “Ben” Garcia and his brother; Joe Cortez, Jr. Bobby Joe leaves to cherish his...

Obituary Harry Daniel Broadnax was born on February 14, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Christine Broadnax and Hollie Story. He attended Roosevelt High School in Dayton. Harry married Helen Young on February 16, 2016 in Wichita Falls.  He worked as a CNA for over 19 years until his health began to fail. Harry was also an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandmother, grandfather and brother. Harry leaves to cherish his memory, his wife; Helen Broadnax of...

Gary Lee Archie, Sr. was called by God on May 21, 2019 at United Regional Hospital.  He was a father, friend and U.S. Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his mother; Leola Harrison, his father; Otis James Archie, two daughters; La’ Donna Jean Archie and Leola Roberta Ann Archie and his brother; Kevin Eugene Archie. Left to cherish his memory are his three daughters; Tabitha Stallings, Patricia Bennett and Jaqueline Nycole Archie. His son; Gary Lee Archie, Jr. His brothers;...

April Michelle Smith was born on April 2, 1981 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Curtis and Gail Smith. She attended and graduated from Burkburnett High School where she was a member of the Track Team. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church and Bethel Baptist Church. April was a faithful member of the church and she sang in the youth choir. She was outgoing, funny, loved to make jokes and loved life. After 38 years of life she passed away on April 24, 2019 in Wichita Falls, Texas April is...

Fannie Estella (DeVaughn) Flye 88, passed away at the United Regional Hospital, Wichita Falls, Texas, April 17, 2019. Fannie was born February 12, 1931 in Seymour, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Clarence DeVaughn Sr. and Pearlie Mae DeVaughn.   Fannie graduated from Booker T. Washington High School she was a member of the Drill Team. Fannie and Roosevelt married in January 17, 1947, out of this union there were four children.   She became a member of Mount Pleasant...