Evelyn Ruthel Bankhead Hard

Evelyn Ruthel Bankhead Hard, 84, of Sanger, formerly of San Angelo, passed from this life into the open arms of Jesus and her family on Monday, May 19, 2008, at Denton Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 208 at the First Baptist Church, Sanger. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 22, 2008 at Champion Baptist Church, Roscoe, Texas. Burial will follow at Champion Cemetery.

Services under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home, Sweetwater, TX.

Ronald Lee Ryan

Ronald Lee Ryan, 66, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2008. Ronald was born June 27, 1941 in Independence, MO to Noah and Rebecca Ryan. He loved fishing, was an Army veteran and was the easiest going guy you would ever meet. Ronald always had a joke and a song on his lips. With help from AA Ronald embraced his 20 years of sobriety. He loved his granddogs, Ozzie and Abbey.

Funeral services will be held 12 noon, Friday, May 23, 2008 with visitation from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Floral Hills Chapel; burial in Buckner Hill Cemetery, Buckner, MO.

His parents, Dwight and Rebecca; and his grandma Ward preceded Ronald in death.

He is survived by his children, Joseph Ryan and wife, Kathy, Mike Ryan and Debbie Streit; grandchildren, Brendon Ryan, Jacob Ryan, Zachary Ryan, David Arnold, Tyler Streit, Monica Vallenavedo, Nolan and Ashley Marion; great-grandchild, Steven Vallenavedo.

Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.dwnewcomers.com .

D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Floral Hills Chapel

7000 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Kansas City, MO 64133

816-353-1218

Roy Lee Herring

Roy Lee Herring, 89, a resident of Denton, passed into eternal life on Monday, May 19, 2008. Roy was born in Krum to Herbert and Bessie Mae Herring and spent most of his life in and around the Krum area. He attended Plainview school and graduated from North Texas State University. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and was a proud veteran for his entire life. He retired from the Governmental Service Agency in 1981. He was a member of Plainview Baptist Church, Krum Lions Club, The Amer­i­can Legion and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels program in Krum, Krum Public Library and Ann’s Haven Hospice. Roy was a gentle, quiet man who enjoyed history, reading his bible and family gatherings.

Visitation will be Wednesday, May 21, 2008 from 6 – 8 p.m. at DeBerry Funeral Directors. Funeral service will be Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of DeBerry Funeral Directors. Burial will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Krum.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma Herring of Denton; sons, Roy McGee of Oklahoma City and Lonny McGee and wife, Terri of Argyle; daughter, Margaret Ann Crawford and husband, Bill of Krum; and sister, Gladys Jones of Conroe. He was loved by his extended family including numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine; son, H.L. Herring; five sisters; and one brother.

Memorials may be made to Plainview Baptist Church, Krum Public Library or Krum Jackson Cemetery.