Obituaries

Janis Marie Harrelson, “NaNaw”, went home to our Lord on Jan. 11, 2021 at the age of 68.

She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Heather West, grandson William Henry West IV, grandson Jason Stephen West, sister Diane Rofkahr, brother David Anderson, sister-in-law Carol Harrelson, and many treasured friends.

She was preceded by her loving husband Steve, sister Sherry, and parents Ted and Jane.

A memorial service to celebrate her life and remarkable spirit will be held at Oak Street Baptist Church, 505 1st Street, Graham TX 76450.

Lauren West, 26, passed away Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 in Mineral Wells.  A Memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Morrison Funeral Home.

auren was born March 22, 1994 in Olney, Texas.  She graduated from Bryson High School and lived most of her life in Graham.

Survivors include; mother and step-father, Terri Leverett and Russell Baggett of Graham; brother, Trevor Leverett of Graham; grandparents, Bob and Charlotte West of Graham; aunt, Shiela West of Fort Worth; uncles, Dakota West of Windthorst and Donnie West of Lubbock.

Audra Joiner, 81, of Bryan, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in Bryan. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, at the funeral Center. Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, at Pioneer Cemetery in Graham, Texas. Services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers, Bryan-College Station.

Cecil Dudley Sparkman, 81, of Post Oak, died on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.

Memorial Services were 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Henrietta with Rev. Dan Sparkman, Rev. Keith Laude and B.D. Wynn officiating. Cecil will be laid to rest at Post Oak Cemetery in Post Oak.

Carl Young, 76, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. A Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 at First Baptist Church Graham. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

William Arthur Paul, Jr. 87, passed away the morning of Jan. 7, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sarah Ann Paul, and his son, Richard Lee Paul.

Mr. Paul served a distinguished career in the United States Army as well as the Marines. After leaving the military service, he served as a police officer for Abilene Police Department for 11 years before becoming Chief of Police for the city of Graham, TX for 22 years.

Barbara Susan Hill, 75, passed away at her home in Graham on Jan. 1, 2021. A funeral service will be held at the Graham Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2020 at 1 p.m.

Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Burial will follow at Medlan Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Ron Folk, 63, passed away Monday, Dec. 14, 2020 in Graham. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 at 11 a.m. in the Cowboy Church of Young County. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Charles Edward Folk, 59, passed away Aug. 14, 2013. A memorial service will be held Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 at 11 a.m. in the Cowboy Church of Young County. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

Charles was born June 13, 1954 in Graham to the late Ollie Mae (Rogers) Folk and Lester Folk.

Celso Trejo Ortiz, 58, passed away Friday, Jan. 1, 2021 in Lubbock. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.