Obituaries

Tommy Clint Owens, a true west Texas gentleman and one of the toughest cowboys around, passed from this world on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the age of 84. Tommy was born on January 20, 1940, in San Angelo, Texas to Edith and Bode Owens. Tommy Clint was born into a strong ranching family and ranching continued to be his passion until his last days. Along with ranching, Tommy … [Read more...] about Former Upton County Commissioner Tommy Owens

Virgil Melton Jr. was born July 8, 1947, and passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2024, after a life richly lived in service and kindness. Virgil’s earliest and fondest childhood memories were of being with his grandparents, hunting squirrels and fishing with his grandfather at Buck Creek, or just spending time at his store in Jackson. Virgil often talked about that being the … [Read more...] about Van Zandt County Commissioner Virgil Melton

Sherri (Bessire) Harrison, age 57, of Muleshoe, Texas, died Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in Littlefield, Texas. She was born June 13, 1966, in Clovis, New Mexico to Travis and Sue (Willman) Bessire. Sherri served as the Bailey County Clerk, and then was elected as the Bailey County Judge, serving for many years. She loved having the honor of performing several weddings. She … [Read more...] about Former Bailey County Judge Sherri Harrison

Vernon Pierce, 69, of Beaumont, died Sunday, April 14, 2024. On August 3, 1954, Hugh Vernon Pierce and Patricia Parker Pierce welcomed Hugh Vernon Pierce, Jr. to the family. While not the first grandson, and not even the first grandchild, he was quickly designated his Grandmother Pierce’s favorite. That was according to HER. Vernon loved to tell that when the family gathered … [Read more...] about Jefferson County Commissioner Vernon Pierce