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Timothy Roy Nix was born on September 24, 1891 in Erath County, Texas. He came to this county in 1914, and has lived for the most of the time since then on the farm of Mrs. Joe Macha, in Cache Creek community.

On Dec. 19th, Mr. Nix became ill and was taken to the Baylor County Hospital. He died there at 9 o'clock that night.

Funeral services were conducted at the Church of Christ on Dec. 12th, at 3:00p.m. Minister W.E. Burkham was in charge of the services. Interment was in the original Seymour cemetery, with arrangements in charge of the Harrison Funeral Home. Nephews of the deceased were pallbearers. Also assisting with the services was Minister Douglas Cox of Red Springs.

Mr. Nix is survived by his wife; by a son at home, Hubbard Leroy Nix; a son in the armed forces in Germany, Robert Nix; two daughters, Mrs. J.E. Brown and Mrs. Bud Vickers of Seymour; and six grandchildren.

Mr. Nix united with the Church of Christ in early life, and has always lived a good and consistent Christian life. He has been a good citizen, neighbor and friend, and has tried to be useful during the span of years God game him in this world. The bereaved family has the sincere sympathy of the community in the sudden loss of their loved one.

(Published in The Seymour Baylor County Banner on December 20, 1951)

Timothy married Maudie Ina Brothers 3 Jun 1917, Bomarton, Baylor County, Texas, USA. Maudie (daughter of Jesse Thomas Brothers and Maggie Walker) was born 13 Apr 1897, Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA; died 25 Nov 1977, Seymour, Baylor County, Texas, USA; was buried 27 Nov 1977, Old Seymour Cemetery - Seymour, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Shirley Ina Nix Vickers, 95, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Monday, January 5, 2015, at the Calvary Baptist Church , 500 E. Miller St, Seymour, Texas.

Shirley was born in Red Springs, Texas, Baylor County, on September 17, 1919, to Timothy "Tim" and Maudie (Brothers) Nix. She grew up in Baylor County, moving from Red Springs to a farm southwest of Seymour at an early age. She attended Mary's Creek School and Seymour High School. Shirley married Addison Scott "Bud" Vickers, Jr. on July 15, 1937. She and Bud farmed until 1959, moving into Seymour that year. In 1967, Bud became the superintendent of the Seymour Park and Swimming Pool. They really enjoyed working at the swimming pool, talking, visiting and getting to know the children of Seymour who frequented the pool. Bud retired in 1978. Shirley then worked at the Seymour Hospital from 1978 to 1984, leaving in 1984 to care for Bud when he became ill. Shirley was a member of the Seymour Hospital Auxiliary an had over 1500 hours working as a volunteer. She was a long time member of the Calvary Baptist Church.

Shirley was a very precious, kind, gentle, loving and caring mother and grandmother. She was the foundation and strength, the "rock" for her family. She was strong in her Christian faith. She had lots of hardships in her life, and never complained about any difficulties in her life, always making the best of difficult situations.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, "Bud"; her parents, "Tim" and Maudie Nix; her son, Melvin Vickers, her daughter-in-law, Janis Vickers; sons-in-law, Jim Tom Hicks and Ken Hammond; two brothers, Hubbard Nix and Robert Nix, and one sisters, Alma Brown.

She is survived by one son, Glenn "Bud" Vickers and wife, Jennifer of Seymour; three daughters, Helen Hammond of Bowie, Gayle Smith and husband, Tilden of Moore, Oklahoma, and Linda Davis and husband, Jerry of Wichita Falls; she is also survived by grandchildren, Nancy Hicks, Paul Hicks, and Jim Hicks and wife, Cindy all of Bowie; Bill Hicks and wife, April of Houston; Keith Vickers and wife, Donna of Decatur, Jason Vickers and wife, Jenn of Roanoke, Chrystal Doherty and husband, Brian, and Cheryll Jones and husband, Wes of Moore, Oklahoma; Taryn Vickers, Darren Davis, Larry Davis and Cindy DeBord, all of Wichita Falls; Cassie Cook and husband, James of Vernon; Kim Rollins and husband, John of Branson, Missouri; 19 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, many friends and special friends and caregivers, Ingrid Davis, Penny Poncha, Veleta Gamblin, Ann Keep, Blanca Brezina, Carmen Duran, Taryn Vickers, Stephanie Warton and Cindy DeBord.

A special thanks to all the caregivers for their love, care and companionship. A special thanks to Outreach Home Health Services and New Life Home Health. Also a special thanks to Dr. Tiffany Skaggs, Dr. Robert Parkey, and Wichita Falls Hospice, and the nurses at United Regional Hospital.

Shirley married Addison Scott Vickers 15 Jul 1937, Seymour, Baylor County, Texas, USA. Addison was born 1 Dec 1906, Kyle, Hays County, Texas, USA; died 18 Feb 1986, Seymour, Baylor County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Car, Truck Wreck Claimed Life Tuesday

A car, truck wreck that happened at 10:57 Tuesday morning claimed the life of Hubbard Nix, 62, white male of Seymour.

According to Floyd Burke chief of Seymour Police Department and investigating officer, Nix was heading west on U.S. Highway 114 and apparently failed to stop at the intersection of U.S. Highways 114 and 183.

Heading south on U.S. Highway was Steven Ray Surbert, 23, white male of Mason, Texas, coming from Oklahoma heading to Mason driving a 1979 Kenworth tractor-trailer loaded with 48,000 pounds of hay.

Nix who was driving a 1965 Chevrolet four door, ran under the trailer and his car traveled 190 feet coming to a rest at the north side of Ken's Exxon Station with the top sheared off and Nix being pinned inside his car.

The local Fire Department was called to the scene and used the "Jaws of Life" to free Nix. Nix was taken to the local hospital by Seymour/Baylor County EMS where Nix died a short time later.

Other officers assisting in the accident were Daniel Alvarado, city patrolman, Johnny Morris, DPS officer, Lavoy Ball, ABC officer, Dennis Gilbreat, deputy sheriff and Justice of Peace, Precinct One, O.R. Garner.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Seymour Church of Christ with ministers Paul Evans and W.E. Burkham officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Seymour Memorial Funeral Home.

He was born Sept. 10, 1921, in Baylor County and attended school at Mary's Creek. He was a retired farmer.

He is survived by two sisters, Alma Brown and Shirley Vickers, both of Seymour and a brother, Robert Nix of Munday.

(Published in The Seymour Baylor County Banner on July 26, 1984)

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SEYMOUR, Texas - Alma L. Brown, 69, died Wednesday morning at a Wichita Falls hospital.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Seymour Church of Christ with A. B. Martin, minister of Seymour Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery under the direction of Seymour Memorial Funeral Home.

Seh was born July 19, 1923, in Seymour and was a lifetime resident of Baylor County. She was a telephone operator and retired from General Telephone after serving more than 30 years. She and J. E. Brown were married Jan. 24, 1942, in Seymour. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors include her husband; two sons, Wayne of Seymour and Ron of Burkburnett, a sister, Shirley Vickers of Seymour; and four grandchildren.

(Published in The Wichita Falls Times Record News on August 27, 1992)

Alma married John Erwin Brown 24 Jan 1942, Seymour, Baylor County, Texas, USA. John was born 13 Jul 1917, Seymour, Baylor County, Texas, USA; died 1 Aug 2001, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, USA; was buried , Riverview Cemetery - Seymour, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Robert Gerald Nix, 55, died Friday in a Wichita Falls hospital.

Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Munday Church of Christ with Larry Swan, minister, officiating. W. E. Burkham of Seymour assisted. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery in Seymour under direction of McCauley-Smith Funeral Home of Munday.

He was born June 27, 1929, in Baylor County and moved from Graham, Texs, to Munday in 1961. He was a grocery store owner and manager, an Army veteran, past president of the Munday Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, member of the Munday Lion's Club and a deacon of the Munday Church of Christ.

He and Reba Patterson were married Oct. 26, 1952, in Vera.

Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Kathy Schuessler of Lubbock, Tex., a son, Tim Nix of Anson, Tex.; two sisters, Alma Brown and Shirley Vickers, both of Seymour; and a grandson.

The family suggests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society or the Munday Ambulance Fund.

(Published in the Seymour Baylor County Banner on November 15, 1984)

Robert married Reba Laverne Patterson 26 Oct 1952. Reba was born 3 Apr 1934, Vera, Knox County, Texas, USA; died 30 Dec 2013, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, USA; was buried 3 Jan 2014, Riverview Cemetery - Seymour, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Melvin Lester Vickers, 76, owner of Vic Printing, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2014, in Decatur.

Funeral is 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the Decatur Church of Christ with minister Rick Ross officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

Visitation is one hour prior to the service at the church building.

Pallbearers are Mark Jordan, Kevin Downe, Mark Smith, Dwayne Martin, Lyle Jones, E.W. Dodd and Glen Vickers.

Melvin was born May 10, 1938, in Seymour to Addison and Shirley (Nix) Vickers. He married Janis Darlene Smith July 16, 1966, in Seymour, and they moved to Decatur in 1967 to manage the commercial printing operations for the Wise County Messenger, which was then owned by Gene and Rose Carter, with whom Melvin had worked at the Baylor County Banner in Seymour.

In 1992, Melvin and Jan purchased the commercial printing division of the Messenger and established Vic Printing. They were later joined in business by their son, Jason. Melvin was a commercial printer for more than 60 years.

In addition to his printing business, Vickers was a professional photographer for many years.

He and Jan were married 47 years until her passing, Nov. 26, 2013. Melvin was a member of the Decatur Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his father, Addison Vickers; and his wife, Janis Vickers.

He is survived by his sons, Keith Vickers and wife, Donna, of Decatur and Jason Vickers and wife, Jennifer, of Roanoke; grandson Jackson Vickers of Roanoke; brother Glen Vickers of Seymour; sisters Helen Hammonds of Bowie, Gayle Smith of Moore, Okla., and Linda Davis of Wichita Falls; his mother, Shirley Vickers of Wichita Falls; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

(Published by Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home of Decatur, TX)

Melvin married Janis Darlene Smith 16 Jul 1966, Seymour, Baylor County, Texas, USA. Janis was born 6 Dec 1941, Seymour, Baylor County, Texas, USA; died 26 Nov 2013, Decatur, Wise County, Texas, USA; was buried 2 Dec 2013, Oaklawn Cemetery - Decatur, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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BOWIE - Helen Evalena Hammond, 75, passed away Feb. 5, 2016 in Decatur, TX.

The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 9 at The White Family Funeral Home.

A funeral service was at 11 a.m. Feb. 10 in the drawing room of The White Family Funeral Home.

Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery.

Helen was born June 16, 1940 in Seymour to Addison "Bud" and Shirley (Nix) Vickers.

She worked as a licensed vocational nurse at Bellmire Nursing Home and the Bowie Hospital for many years.

Helen enjoyed playing bingo, cards, going to casinos and playing with her grandchildren. She was a devoted mother and grandmother.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Bud and Shirley Vickers; two husbands, Jim Tom Hicks and Kenneth Hammond, and brother, Melvin Vickers.

Helen is survived by her children, Nancy Hicks, Bowie, Paul Hicks, Alvord, Jim Hicks and wife Cindy, Bowie, Cindy Debord, Wichita Falls, Bill Hicks and wife April, Houston; 14 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sisters, Linda Davis and husband Jerry, Wichita Falls, and Gayle Smith and husband Tilden, Moore, OK; brother, Glenn Vickers and wife Jennifer, Seymour; extended family, Karen Davis and husband Lester, Bowie, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Helen married Jim Tom Hicks, Sr. 11 Feb 1957. Jim was born 31 Dec 1939, Knox County, Texas, USA; died 13 Nov 1980, Bowie, Montague County, Texas, USA; was buried 15 Nov 1980, Goree Cemetery - Goree, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Helen married Kenneth Warren Hammond, Sr. 12 May 1984, Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, USA. Kenneth was born 17 Feb 1928, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan, USA; died 18 Feb 2002, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA; was buried 22 Feb 2002, Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery - Dallas, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

L.I. married J.W. Davis [Group Sheet]

G.G. married S.T. Smith [Group Sheet]

G.S. married J.L. Sessions [Group Sheet]

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Calvin Wayne Brown

C. Wayne Brown, 73 of Denton, TX passed away peacefully on Monday, December 17, 2018 in Denton.

He was born August 30, 1945 in Seymour, TX, the first of two sons of J. E. and Alma Leona Brown, both of whom preceded him in death.

Wayne graduated from Seymour High School and held an Associate Degree in Law Enforcement from NCTC or North TX Council of Governments. He started his law enforcement training when he joined the U. S. Army in 1964 as a Military Policeman, where he achieved the rank of Sargent. He served his country in Fort Richie, Maryland, Fort Sill, OK, and Okinawa, Japan during the Vietnam War. Upon leaving the military, he accepted a position as a Denton Police Officer, which he held for many years. From there, he became a Deputy Sheriff in Denton County. From Denton, he decided to head back to his hometown of Seymour to accept the position of Chief Deputy of Baylor County. He was able to achieve his lifelong dream in 1990 when he was appointed as Sheriff of his beloved county.

During his early years, Wayne worked with his father on his farm, was a cowboy, herding cattle on the Waggoner Ranch, and was an avid hunter. In the late 1960s, he was a camera man and TV producer for a TV station in Wichita Falls, TX. He was an artist, using oil to express himself, especially fond of painting Native Americans such as Sitting Bull. Through his close association with the Kiowa Tribe, he was inducted as an honorary member into the Tribe, for which he was very proud.

Wayne is survived by his two loving daughters, Melisa Brown of Denton and Christina Rippentrop, son-in-law Wade Rippentrop, brother Ron Brown and his wife Kay of Wynne, AR, as well as their son, his nephew, Danny and his niece Jennifer Joy Ringwood and her husband of CA.

He was especially proud of his grandchildren,Senior Airman Justin Rippentrop and wife Asiana-USAF-Anchorage, AK, Pvt Carson Rippentrop-US Army-Fort Eustis, VA, and Madelyn Rippentrop of Ponder. He has many surviving cousins and aunts and uncles whom he loved and cherished very much.

Funeral services will be held at Mulkey-Bowles Montgomery Funeral Home Chapel, 705 N. Locust St, Denton, TX on Friday December 21, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., Interment will be later in Seymour, TX, next to his beloved mother and father.

The family would like to thank Cottonwood Nursing Home staff and THPC (Total Hospice and Palliative Care) for the loving care they provided during a difficult time.

Online condolences may be made at www.mulkeybowlesmontgomery.com

(Published in The Denton Record-Chronicle on December 19, 2018)

Calvin married M.M. Morris [Group Sheet]

Calvin married P.A. Scott [Group Sheet]

R.D. married L.K. Taber [Group Sheet]

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Kathy Darlene (Nix) Schuessler ,66, was born March 30, 1954 in Seymour, Texas to the late Robert & Reba Nix. She enjoyed fishing, collecting ceramic birds, and going on cruises. Kathy attended Lubbock Christian College, where she was a member of The Theta Rho Social Club, as well as played in the Lubbock Christian College Band as a clarinet player. On November 7, 1981, Kathy went onto marry Joe Schuessler in Munday, Texas, treasuring 38 years of marriage. Before, retiring Kathy was a clerical secretary for Texas Tech for numerous years, she also enjoyed cheering for all the Red Raider sports.

On the evening of April 22, 2020, in her husband's arms Kathy was called to her eternal rest. Those left to cherish her loving memory are her husband, Joe Schuessler of Lubbock; a brother Tim and wife Kim Nix of Seymour, Texas; six nieces and nephews and seven great nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents Robert & Reba Nix.

Memorial services for Mrs. Schuessler will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 2, 2020 at The Chapel in Broadway Funeral Directors with Daniel Garza officiating. (due to the current pandemic associated with covid-19only; thirty five people will be allowed into the chapel for the memorial service, the memorial service will be streamed online, here on the website.) All arrangements were made under the direction of Broadway Funeral Directors

(Published by Broadway Funeral Directors of Lubbock, TX)

Kathy married R.J. Schuessler [Group Sheet]

T.L. married K.D. Cooper [Group Sheet]

W.K. — D.A.. [Group Sheet]

J.D. married J.M. Baumann [Group Sheet]

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BOWIE - Nancy Lynn Hicks, 59, died Feb. 11, 2017 in Bowie, TX.

The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 14 at The White Family Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Feb. 15 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie.

Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.

Hicks was born Dec. 26, 1957 in Seymour to Jim and Helen (Vickers) Hicks. She graduated from Bowie Christian Academy in 1978 and then attended Bible Baptist College in Springfield, MO and Cook Junior College, receiving her degree in nursing. She worked for hospitals in Wichita Falls, Dallas and Bowie.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Helen Hicks; and sister-in-law, Carmeletta Hicks.

She is survived by her daughter, Mandie Hicks, Bowie; brothers, Paul Hicks, Alvord, Jim Hicks, Bowie and Billy Hicks, Houston; sister, Cindy Debord, Wichita Falls; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

(Published in The Bowie News on February 14, 2017)

D.P. married C.O. Wadsworth [Group Sheet]

D.P. married C.O. Wadsworth [Group Sheet]

J.T. married K.R. Morris [Group Sheet]

J.T. — C.K. Wilcox. [Group Sheet]

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Cynthia Evalena Debord, 55, died Saturday, August 12, 2017. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Bowie. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Friday at White Family Funeral Home.

(Published in The Times Record News on August 14, 2017)



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Cynthia Debord passed away surrounded by family and friends on August 12, 2017 at the age of 55. It is believed it was caused from thinking she finally hit it big on a scratch off and then being told otherwise. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 19,2017 at the First Baptist Church in Bowie.

Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 18, 2017 at the White Family Funeral Home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

Cynthia was born on March 5, 1962 in Seymour, TX to Helen and Jim Tom Hicks Sr. She was a loving and caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew her.

Cynthia was a compassionate and dedicated nurse for over 25 years, all while raising 3 "stubborn and hard headed children." She lived life to the fullest and saw humor even in the negative; as with just her laugh could lighten up any room. She was a strong and independent woman, who continues to influence every one of our lives. She may be gone from this world, but she will never be gone from our hearts.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Jim Tom Hicks Sr., and her beloved sister Nancy Lynn Hicks.

Cynthia is survived by her children, Daniel Debord, Nathan Debord and his wife Jennifer, and Stephanie Warton along with her husband, Johnathon. Four grandchildren, Lanz, Emma, Cooper, and Lincoln. Three brothers Jim, Paul and Billy Hicks and their spouses along with aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

(Published by White Funeral Home of Bowie, TX)

Cynthia married E.C. Debord, III [Group Sheet]

B.D. married A.L. Aguirre [Group Sheet]

C.G. — B.E. Doherty. [Group Sheet]

C.R. — W.H. Jones. [Group Sheet]

C.E. married J.A. Cook [Group Sheet]

M.L. married C.T. Colston [Group Sheet]

C.A. married W.A. Rippentrop [Group Sheet]

J.J. married C.R. Ringwood [Group Sheet]

D.D. married H.L. Frawley [Group Sheet]

P.D. married K.A. Dugger [Group Sheet]