VIRGINIA LOUISE HUFFINE
1927-2023 To live in the Hearts of those we Leave behind Is not to die. Virginia was born August 1, 1927 in Fletcher, Oklahoma, to Ethel and Frank Brooks and passed from this life on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
April 2023
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JOHN MARSHALL DUDLEY
1975-2023 Services for John Marshall Dudley, 47, of Sherman, who passed away at his home on Monday, March 27, will be held on Monday, April 3, 2023, 11:00 AM at Dannel Funeral Home. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.
CHARLES WILLIAM ”CHUCK CHAMBERS
Charles William “Chuck” Chambers sauntered into the great beyond on March 24, 2023 at age 74 in Sherman, Texas. He is survived by his significant other, Sharon Koper of 24 years and preceded in death by parents W.C. “Dub” “Pop” Chambers and Gwendolyn “Mimi” Chambers. Also survived by his children: Carrie Abbott-Chambers & Jason Abbott, Rebecca Chambers, Charles “Jake” Chambers & Christa Harp, Rachel Chambers, John McWilliams & Lana McWilliams’; Sister: Kyla Hernandez & Jesse Hernandez’; Nieces: Jennifer Lloyd, Amanda Jackson; Grandchildren: Cash Chambers, Luke Childress, Sarah Childress, Roman Northcutt, Logan Harp, Nikki Harp, Christian Harp, Drake McWilliams, and Kane McWilliams; Grand nieces and nephews: Jordon, Lily, Sadie, Nathaniel, Ariel, Sebastian and Mika. Chuck’s story began in Olney Texas on May 21st 1948. He attended schools in Olney, Texas then, later, worked in the Texas oil fields as a roughneck learning the valuable lesson of what it means to work hard. In 1968 Chuck volunteered and joined the United States Marine Corp proudly serving his country for 15+ years. In the Corp he served two tours in Vietnam. He returned stateside remaining in active duty at Weymouth, MA where he married the mother of his four children, Wendie Levings. From MA he was transferred to the Marine Corps base at Parris Island SC where as a Gunnery Sergeant he mentored new recruits....“Sempre Fi”! Stepping down from active duty, Chuck moved back to his native Texas planting roots for his family in the community of Whitesboro near his parent’s farm in Sandusky. As a volunteer for the City of Whitesboro Fire Department he spent years protecting his community and served for a time as Chief of the department. Chuck was an involved member of the community as little league coach and involved in Scouts. His longterm career was with Texas Instruments and, while working there, earned a bachelor’s degree in Drafting/ Engineering from Texas A&M. Moving to
BARBARA LEE TAYLOR LAWRENCE
1942-2023 Barbara Lee Taylor Lawrence of Sedalia, Colorado passed away on March 28th at the age of 80 years old. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 24, 1942.
MARTHA SUE HOPPER PHIPPS
Martha Sue Hopper Phipps, age 90, of Georgetown, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home March 28th from cancer. She was born January 11, 1933 in Sherman, Texas to Jack T.
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