All Obituaries

Deloris Gray Franklin  was born to the late Lola Mae Buford on May 9, 1953 in Wichita Falls, TX at Wichita General Hospital. She was an awesome mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and great friend to everyone she met. She was very caring, loving  and always helping others, ready to give her all. She was a member of Pentecostal Church of God in Christ; she loved her church family. Deloris loved spending time with her grandchildren and loved music. God laid to rest a sweet angel on...

Reflections of Her Life Shakya Shayne Smith was born June 4th, 1989 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Lajuana Deann Brown (Smith) and the late Michael Jermaine Owens. Where she lived until passing. Shakya was a member of St. Matthews Baptist Church in Wichita Falls, Texas. Shakya attended Wichita Falls High School (Class of 2007). Her employment of 10+ years was at YMCA childcare. Shakya was heavily known for her cheery smile and loving spirit. Was never hesitant to help anyone in the time of...

In Memory of a Loving Wife, Mother, Sister,  Aunt,  Grandmother  Christine Elizabeth  Sayles  McGrew “Kris”, as she was called,   was born  to Lizzie May Sayles on July 17, 1956 in Wichita Falls, TX.   She held a career  as a CNA for 25 years  and she also  had a generous love  for animals.  On December 09,1974, she said her vows to William Steve McG rew Sr. Before her Earthly Journey ended she attended...

Treva was born in Wichita falls Texas March 5th 1961 at the time of her passing she leaves behind her father Jesse Nix , her sister Shawn Nix, brother Gene Jones ,her two children Brittany and Brandon Arzheimer and eight grandchildren; Braden Arzheimer age 11, Jayden Arzheimer age 9, Ashton Arzheimer age 4, Mackenzie Arzheimer age 2½ months, Jamie Lastinger age 23, Blake Marlow age 20, Jerimiah Marlow age 17, and Tristin Marlow age 14. 

Obituary Christian Alizha Redmond, our bright shining light was born on April 13, 2015 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Christopher Redmond and Tyneshia Chatman. He was a beautiful young boy who loved race cars and wanted to be a race car driver. Christian attended Pre K at Booker T. Washington Elementary.  On Friday, December 20, 2019 Christian was tragically taken from us.    He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents; Christopher Redmond and Tyneshia Chatman, his brothers;...

Obituary Wardell Briggs, born on January 26, 1937 in Vicksburg, Mississippi to the late Theodore Briggs and Odessa Nash Briggs. He was a dedicated member of the local 703 for over 60 years. He loved traveling, fishing, hunting, shooting pool, watching westerns and game shows. Wardell married the love of his life Georgnia in 1969. As an African American entrepreneur he owned the First Street Pool Hall and was a well known member of the Champaign community. He leaves to cherish his memory:...