Obituaries

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved father, son, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, Jose Venecia Jr., on Dec. 30, 2025.

Mary Beth Cornell Baker passed away from ampullary cancer on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025.

Paul Van Odom, 67, passed away Dec. 23 surrounded by the family he loved so deeply.

Betty Jo Haile

A celebration of life for Robert Charles Dellaughter, 88, of Hamilton, was held Dec. 20 at St. John Lutheran Church.

Billy Dan “Danny” Johnson, 82, of Hamilton, left this world Dec. 7, 2025, surrounded by the people who loved him most.

Cecil Carol Kinsey and Inez Fee Smith.

Jimmie Morris Terry, Christian, husband, father, cowboy, Marine, went home to be with Jesus on Dec. 7, 2025.

Esequiel Fonseca Perez, fondly known as Zeke, passed away Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, after a year-long battle with cancer.