Recent Deaths 02/24/26

James David “Duke” Hovis, 64, of Rockwall, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2026.

Lynn Harrison Wellman, 71, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026.

Royce Ann Xander, 78, of Oil City, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

Bonnie J. Taylor, 83, of Sligo, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

John S. “Jack” Gracy, 87, of Franklin, passed away on February 20, 2026.

James Allen Weis, 93, of Titusville, passed away in the early morning of Friday, February 13, 2026.

 

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