Obituaries

Marsha Golden, 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018 in Graham. Funeral service will be Friday, Feb. 16, at 10 a.m. in Oak Street Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home. Marsha was born Feb. 6, 1939 in Electra, to the late William Shelton "Buddy" and Frances Grace (Sanders) Brown. She graduated from Electra High School and married Bill Golden Aug. 23, 1957 in Electra. He preceded her in death on Sept. 27, 2016.

Betty Lorene Easter passed away Feb. 12, 2018 in Jacksboro. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at McMillan-Satterwhite Funeral Home with interment following at Winn Hill Cemetery in Jack County. Family visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Easter was born Jan. 2, 1923 in Kensette, Ark., and had lived in Jack County most of her life.

Doris Willis Cervenka left to be with her loving husband on Feb. 11, 2018. She was born Nov. 9, 1926 in Graham, to the late Claudius and Jewel Willis. After graduating, she moved to San Antonio where she met Leonard Cervenka. They married Oct. 24, 1946. Leonard and Doris made their home in many places following his job in the oilfield, finally settling down in Port Lavaca.

Troy Lee Cameron, 84, passed away Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 in Graham. Funeral services will be Saturday, Feb. 10, at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Newcastle. Burial will follow in Newcastle Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home. Troy was born Feb. 26, 1933 in Cookville, to the late Virgie and Vera Mae (Winkle) Cameron. He married Hazel Strait Feb. 5, 1970 in Perrin and she preceded him in death May 5, 2011. Troy was a rancher and retired from Young County Precinct 2. He was a veteran of the U.S.

Bobby Lee Pogue,79, died Feb. 7, 2018 in Fort Worth, with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren by his side. A graveside service will be held Sunday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. in Center Ridge Cemetery in Graham. Bobby was born Sept. 5, 1938 in Dow, Okla., to Tom and Retha James Pogue. He served three years in the National Guard and then another year and a half in the Army. He married the love of his life, Linda Faye Kee, on Aug. 28, 1965 in El Reno, Okla., and they enjoyed 52 years together. Bobby retired from Hexcel Corporation.

Rita Ann Williams was born Jan. 7, 1931 in Houma, Louisiana. She passed away peacefully at the age of 87 in Graham.   Rita is preceded in death by her husband, John Williams; parents, Sam and Agnes Medice, and her daughter, LaDonna Gathings. She is survived by her son, Jack Gathings Jr.; sister, Jean Martin; and brother, Joe Medice. She also leaves behind many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Graveside service began at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, at Laurel Oaks Memorial Park. in Mesquite.

Clifford "Cliff" Elliott, 86, passed away Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018 in Graham. Graveside services will be Thursday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. in Pioneer Cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home. Cliff was born Jan. 14, 1932 in Graham, to the late Seth Albert and Clara Etta (Gacther) Elliott. He married Vista Jean Estes on June 6, 1970 in Dallas. Cliff moved to Graham in 1991 from El Paso. He was a retired construction supervisor for Safeway as a self-employed remodeler.

Brigitte Riley Gaston, 51, passed away Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, in Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home. Brigitte was born June 29, 1966 in Olney. She was a resident of Monahans for the past several years where she was a field clerk for Four Corners Petroleum.

Helen Beth Worley Curry, fondly known as “Becky,” 86, passed away Jan. 31, 2018, in Bowie. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie. Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie. Becky was born July 26, 1931, in Bowie, to Dave and Erle Worley.

Donald "Duke" Frank, 76, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018 in Fort Worth, with his daughters by his side. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Donald was born Oct. 27, 1941 in Fort Worth, to the late Harold F. and Sara Frank. He was a lifelong resident of Graham, graduated from Graham High School and attended Texas Tech University. He was known as "Duke" by most of his friends, a nickname given to him in seventh grade by Coach J.D. Burke because of his infectious personality and gentlemanly ways. He was the owner of Graham Iron and Salvage for many years.