Vera Lavone Baird, 94, of Tatum, New Mexico, passed away on March 11. Her funeral service at Melton-Kitchens Funeral Home will be held on March 18, beginning at 10 a.m.; her interment will follow at Necessity Cemetery. Lavone was born to parents Lonora and Lester Richardson in June 24, 1931,
Obituaries
Stephen Earl Garren left this world for Heaven on March 10, 2026, at the age of 67. There will be a public visitation on Monday, March 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Melton-Kitchens Chapel of Memories. The family will be having a private memorial service at a future date.
Clifford Edwards, 67 of Breckenridge, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026. Per his wishes, he was cremated and there are no services planned at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.
Kim Rath, age 84 of Breckenridge, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026. There are no services scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.
Joshua Powers, 20, of Breckenridge, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 5, at First Baptist Church with Pastor Andy Rodgers and Bailey Moore officiating. Interment will follow in the Breckenridge Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Joshua James Powers
Robert Wilkinson, age 73, of Breckenridge, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 28, at Morehart Mortuary with W.C. Roach officiating. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary. Robert Lee Wilkinson was born June 14, 1952, in Snyder, Texas,
Melinda Ann Meroney, 69, of Breckenridge, Texas, (formerly of Odessa, Texas) passed away on February 21, 2026, at Hendricks South in Abilene. The family will be honoring Melinda’s life with a memorial service on Friday, March 6, at 2 p.m. at the Melton Kitchens Chapel of Memories with JB Sparks
Gary Don Francis, 72, of Breckenridge, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 8, 1953, in Anson. Gary was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and loyal friend. He lived with warmth, humor, and a quick wit that
Virginia Karl, 86, of Breckenridge, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 22, at Morehart Mortuary with Pastor Andy Rodgers and Dr. Genoa Goad officiating. Interment will follow in the Woodson Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation will be
Mike Fields, 83, of Breckenridge, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 21, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Werth Mayes officiating. Interment will follow in the Breckenridge Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 6
