With hearts shattered beyond anything words can hold, our family announces the passing of Joshua Lee Gutierrez, our tender, gentle, deeply loved young man who gained his heavenly rest on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at only 18 years old. Joshua’s life was a quiet, steady blessing — a soft light
Obituaries
Joe Martinez, age 81, of Breckenridge, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 14, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. in the Rule Cemetery in Rule, Texas, under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation will be
Sara Shepherd, age 97, of Breckenridge, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025. There are no services planned at this time. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary. Sara “Sally” Hanson Shepherd was born on August 11, 1928, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to Leonard Hanson and Lylabell Schuster Hanson.
Malachi James Cleve Harper, 19, of Breckenridge, Texas, passed away on November 5, 2025. His funeral service at the Gunsight Baptist church will be held on Tuesday, November 11, beginning at 1 p.m., with Patrick Frishe officiating. Born October 25, 2006, he was the youngest of three boys in a
Jim Rumage, age 74, of Graham, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025. A graveside service with Masonic Rites will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, in the Moran Cemetery with Melvin Clay officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation will be held prior to
Della Smedley, age 96, of Breckenridge, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 9, at Morehart Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Don Bearden officiating. Visitation will be held just prior to the service at 1 p.m. Sunday, November 9, at Morehart Mortuary.
Wynell Claborn Melton, 96, of Olton, Texas, passed away on October 30, 2025. A graveside service to honor “Sister” will be held on November 7, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Elm Cemetery in Rising Star, Texas. Wynell was born to Alton and Olene (Crawford) Claborn on August 26, 1929, in
Lavada Kaye Lockhart, age 79, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, in Arlington, Texas, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 13, 1946, in Albany, Texas. At the family’s request, there are no services planned. Over the years, Kaye made her home in several Texas
Cynthia Jordan Reynolds, 80, of Breckenridge, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, in Fort Worth, surrounded by her loving family. The family will welcome friends for a visitation at Melton Kitchens Funeral Home from 5 – 7 p.m. Sunday, November 2. The funeral Service will be held at
Mary Belle Webb Sorell, 96, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, at Graham Oaks Nursing Home in Graham, Texas. A memorial service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held on Saturday, November 8, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church, 101 East Williams, in Breckenridge, with Pastor Sonny
