Obituaries

Liam Everett Railsback was brought into this world and passed into the arms of the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in Abilene.

He is survived by his parents Garrison and Ashlyn Railsback, his big brother Emmitt Railsback, his grandparents Carolyn and Bryan Bussey, and Tonya and Patrick Railsback, his great-grandparents Kathy and Don Kramer, Gary and Kay Sherrod, and Nell Railsback. He will also be missed by his aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Those welcoming him to Heaven are his great-grandparents Bonnie and Bo Bussey, and Roy Railsback.

Rhonda Widlake, 69, passed away Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, at her home. Funeral is 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. at First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Rhonda was born July 10, 1952 in Graham to the late Nettie Jo Nichols and Larry Mahan. She graduated from High School in Wichita Falls. Rhonda married Prentice Widlake Sept. 12, 1970, in Wichita Falls. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and a Homemaker.

Kent Michael Mobley, 77, passed away in Lewisville, TX, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021.

David Forest Lyons, Sr., age 78, passed away in Fort Worth Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. Graveside funeral will be Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Lyons Cemetery, in Eliasville, at 3 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Danny Goldsmith, age 66, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, in Graham, Texas. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at Lunn Funeral Home in Olney, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in the Chapel of Lunn Funeral Home with Todd Peebles, pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Mineral Wells, Texas, officiating. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery in Olney. Arrangements are under the direction of Lunn Funeral Home of Olney.

Randy Lynn Moore, 59, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Dec. 29, 2021. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, visitation will precede the service starting at 8 a.m. Burial will follow at Gooseneck Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home. A second visitation will be held at Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at which time a memorial service will be held.

Vickie Darlene Barnett Walker was born on Dec. 11, 1950, to Irvan and Toy (Armstrong) Barnett of Graham. She passed to her new home on Dec. 29, 2021, at 71 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in the Chapel of Lunn Funeral Home in Olney with Joe Finfrock, pastor of Oak Street Baptist Church in Graham, officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. immediately prior to the service. Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery in Olney. Arrangements are under the direction of Lunn Funeral Home.

Laura Loving, 58, passed away Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, at her home. Funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, at Morrison Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery in Jermyn, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Laura was born Sept. 9, 1963, in San Marcos, Texas. She was a resident of Jermyn most of her life and had been a former secretary. She loved animals and was a supporter of the Humane Society of Young County. Laura was preceded in death by her parents Sandra and Oliver Loving III.

Buddy Wayne Myrick, 82, passed away Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, at his home. Graveside funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at Pioneer Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Buddy Wayne was born Feb. 15, 1939, in Graham, to the late Agnes (Cox) Myrick and W.J. (Bud) Myrick. Buddy married Winona Ainsworth Aug. 9, 1956. He worked as the Produce manager for Safeway Grocery for 16 years and United Grocery for eight years. Buddy Wayne (Roadrunner) was a self-employed truck driver for 39 years.

James Robert “Jim” Kennedy, 82, passed away Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021. Visitation is scheduled Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home.

Graveside funeral will be scheduled for Jan. 3, 2022, at 3 p.m. at Veale Creek Cemetery on Possum Kingdom Lake.