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Obituaries

Abundio Moreno

Abundio Moreno, age 86 of Breckenridge, passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. Funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 6 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Dias officiating. Interment followed in the Breckenridge Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Rosary was recited at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5 at Morehart Mortuary.

Doris Jean Harris

Doris Jean Harris Thompson passed from this life to glory on Nov. 3, 2020. David Wilson Thompson and Doris Jean Harris met in the Breckenridge Junior High study hall when she was in the eighth grade and he was in the ninth. They both graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1951 and 1952 before marrying at age 19 and having many happy years after that.

Burl Davis, Sr.

Burl Davis, Sr., age 84 of Breckenridge, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. Graveside funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 26 at Hart Cemetery with the Reverend Tom Moore officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25 at Morehart Mortuary.

Burl David Sr.

Burl Davis, Sr., age 84 of Breckenridge, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. Graveside funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 26 at Hart Cemetery with the Reverend Tom Moore officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25 at Morehart Mortuary.

Sherry O’Neal Bailey

Sherry O’Neal Bailey, age 71 of Haslet, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Morehart Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Andy Rodgers officiating. Interment followed in the Breckenridge Cemetery under the direction of Morehart Mortuary. Visitation was held just prior to the service at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Morehart Mortuary.

Gary F. Smith

Gary F. Smith, 79, of Dickinson, Texas, passed away on October 9, 2020. He was born in Hollywood, Calif., on May 22, 1941, to Virgil and Anne Smith. He was married to the love of his life, Carole Smith, for 58 years. With each passing year, his love and admiration for her grew. He started in chemical engineering but moved to government affairs for the majority of his career, retiring for ARCO at the age of 50. Gary enjoyed spending time with his family, watching his collection of movies, and watching sports (especially the Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks). He helped with Meals on Wheels and volunteered for the Special Olympics and the ARCO Jesse Owens Games. He also loved math and being a part of the Junior Achievement Organization and was a fellow boy scout. Gary was a lover of nature, especially eagles. He collected patriotic pins for his hats, stamps and coins, books about golf, baseball, football and movies. He helped substitute teach and was an assistant coach for girls’ basketball as well an announcer for numerous sporting events. He was also a referee for girls’ soccer and an umpire for baseball.