Obituaries

Whitewright - On March 22, 2023, Harold Bray Barnard received his heavenly wings. He is no longer bound by the restrictions created by bouts with cancer and Parkinson’s. Although selfishly missed by earth-bound family and friends, he is now sharing Heaven with his parents and siblings. Harold was born as the sixth and final child of Wesley and Veda Bray Barnard in Gatesville, Coryell County, Texas. Tagged with the nickname of ‘baby’, this nickname was used by the family until Harold graduated from Gatesville High School and moved to Dallas. Initially working in a bakery with his older brother, Basil, it wasn’t long until he was able to secure a job with Texas Instruments, which he kept and retired from, 35 years later. Two children, Doyle and Sherry, were born from his first marriage with Jimmie Stibbins. Later, 40 happy years were spent with Judie Mitchell, meeting in 1981 and marrying in 1985. Harold is survived by wife, Judie Barnard, children, Doyle Barnard and Sherry Barnard Cary (Michael), step son Jim Lemons (Sarah), 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Preceding him to Heaven were parents Wesley and Veda Barnard, brothers Otis, Basil and Edward, and sister Mary Ann Churnesky. Graveside services will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery, Whitewright, Texas, on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Visitation begins at 1:30pm, Services at 2:00pm. Special love to granddaughter Rachel Cork, for the love and care provided to her grandfather at end of life. Arrangements are with Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, Whitewright, Texas. An online register may be signed at www.tjmfuneral.com

1942-2023 Beverly Jane Tucker McGuire, 80, of Sherman beloved wife and Pre-K teacher, sister, sister-in-law and friend to all, went peacefully to that special place in Heaven for the greatest teachers. Jane passed into the hands of our Lord, after a long battle with out of balance brain chemistry, holding hands with her loving husband, Brady on Sunday March 19, 2023.

1923-2023 Dr. Arthur W.

James (Jimmy) Charles Seals of Denison Texas passed away at home on Saturday March 11, 2023. He was 80 years old.

1939-2023 Julia Belle Mullins, age 83, of Sherman, went to be Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 16, 2023, at Texoma Medical Center, after a 1 month and 4 day valiant fight. Julia was born May 7, 1939, in Crowder, Oklahoma to Alex and Verna (Eager) Monks.

1926-2023 Irving - Robbie Lee Tellman, longtime resident of Irving, TX, passed away peacefully at home on March 15, 2023, after a long illness, just six days shy of her 97th birthday. Robbie lived a long life, one marked early on by an occurrence of great tragedy, but later defined by the strength and determination needed to overcome it.

1948-2023 Patricia Jean Drain Plumlee, age 74, passed away peacefully from a massive stroke on Monday March 6, 2023. Pat had the stroke on Friday February 17, 2023 and GOD gave her family 17 days to be at her side at her residence before her passing.

1932-2023 Millie Ann (Baker) Thompson of Denison, Texa s pa s s ed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Celebrations Assisted Living Facility at the age of 91. She was born February 17, 1932, to Joseph and Jimmie Broughton Baker in Southmayd, Texas.

Connie Joyce Scott, 66, of Whitesboro, Texas was called to her eternal home on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Connie was born on May 14, 1956 to Frances and Margaret (Norris) Taylor. Connie always had a heart to help people and she channeled that passion into taking care of people by working in the home health field. She loved people and loved being able to help them and support them through her work. She enjoyed watching the Cowboys play football and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her son, James Worley and wife, Sonya of Whitesboro; daughters, Stephanie Sutton of Sherman; and Samantha Scott and husband, Philip Davis of Denison; grandchildren, Ethan Worley, Claire Worley, Alison Mitchell, Ava Mitchell, Jeffrey Sutton, Jayden Atkinson, and Alexander Atkinson; and brother, Donald Taylor of Whitesboro, as well as other numerous loving family and friends. Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Frances and Margaret Taylor, husband, Dennis Scott, stepson, Jason Scott, and brothers, Ronald and Michael Taylor. Funeral services honoring Connie will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Meador Funeral home of Whitesboro, officiated by Rev. Rick Carney. Interment will follow at Collinsville Cemetery in Collinsville. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Meador in Whitesboro.

1922-2023 Our beloved friend, wife, mother and Nanny was led home on February 25, 2023. Marinan Whiting Washburn, age 100, was born July 5, 1922 in Savoy, Texas to Claude Vernon Whiting and Audrey Nora (Fox) Whiting.