The Obituary Section

Sandra Taylor

Wichita Falls, Texas

Sandra was born on October 1 1953 in Little Rock Arkansas to the late Emmitt and Doris Collier Morris. She married the love of her life James Jim Taylor on May 10 1987 in Little Rock Arkansas. Sandra volunteered at S.A.F.B. Thrift Store for many years. She loved going antique shopping and loved Southwest and Native American dcor and anything retro. She loved cats was a big fan of The Monkees and enjoyed listening to their music going to concerts traveling and she had a love for hot rods. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years James Taylor of Wichita Falls her brother Kevin Morris of Ward Arkansas her brotherinlaw Chris Taylor of Wichita Falls and two nieces Geneva Miller of Bentonville Arkansas and Angela Patton of Ward Arkansas.

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Todd Druien

Wichita Falls, Texas

A Celebration of Life will be held at 200 p.m. on Saturday February 21 2026 at Owens and Brumley Funeral Home 1317 9th St.. Wichita Falls Texas with Pastor Doris Smith officiating Todds passion for life was seen in his relentless pursuits of diverse interests and career experiences. Todd tackled projects such as photography woodworking creative writing farming and camping in the Wichita mountains and excelled at everything he attempted. Todd will be most fondly remembered for his devotion and personal connection to the family and friends he cultivated from his earliest to his final days. Those who were fortunate enough to experience Todd will never forget him for his kindness and unique spirit. Todd was preceded in death by his two beloved uncles Ronald Druien and Marvin Miller with whom he had fond memorable adventures and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Todd is survived by mother Penny Jenene Mallow…

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Laura Bitz

Wichita Falls, Texas

The family will receive friends between 3 and 5 p.m. on Sunday February 15 2026 at Owens and Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls. Funeral services will be held at 100 p.m. on Monday February 16 2026 at the funeral home with Pastor Crawford officiating Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Byers Texas under the direction of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home of Wichita Falls. She was born on April 8 1963 to Edwin and Shirley Ann Reichert Bitz in Wichita Falls. Laura was a dedicated healthcare worker a loving mother and an exceptional grandmother. She worked hard throughout her life and raised her son with strength determination and unconditional love. Known for her strong will and stubborn spirit she faced lifes challenges headon and never gave up on the people she cared about. Laura will be remembered as a hardworking mother a devoted grandmother and a strong resilient…

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Renard Johnson

Wichita Falls, Texas

With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life well lived we celebrate Renard Johnson 67 of Wichita Falls Texas who transitioned peacefully on February 6 2026. Renard was born on November 5 1958 in Wichita Falls Texas to the late Herman Johnson and Rosie Johnson. As the third of four children he was raised in a family grounded in love laughter and strong values that shaped his life. Renard was a loving father grandfather son brother mentor coach and friend whose presence lit up every room. Known for his quick wit and playful sense of humor he had a special gift for making people laugh even in difficult moments. If you knew Renard you knew he always had a joke ready or was playfully teasing someone he loved. His smile was contagious and his love for his family and community ran deep. A faithful Christian Renard lived boldly…

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Tj Kelton

Wichita Falls, Texas

TJ Kelton 91 a longtime resident of Henrietta Texas passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 11 2026 surrounded by his family at Hospice of Wichita Falls. Funeral services will be held at 100 p.m. on Monday February 16 2026 at Henrietta Church of God with Pastor Robert Fletcher officiating Interment will follow at Hope Cemetery in Henrietta Texas under the direction of Owens and Brumley Funeral Home in Henrietta. TJ was born on April 11 1934 to the late J.A and Vera Gertude Hill Kelton in Henrietta Texas. TJ met the love of his life Mary North. The couple married on November 21 1953 and spent the next 72 wonderful years together. Being a devoted family man he and Mary built a home grounded in love and faith. The couple were members of Henrietta Church of God where TJ served as a Sunday School teacher for over 50 years. He…

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