Obituaries

Lynn Ann Thomas passed away Wednesday June 3, 2020 in Wichita Falls. Lynn Ann was born in Olney, Texas on May 18, 1953. Her parents were Russel and Edith Bankhead. She graduated from Olney High School. Though she lived in other places, Olney was always her home. Lynn loved to play the piano and at the age of 40 enrolled at MSU and earned a degree in music with emphasis on piano performance. After graduation Lynn worked in the music department as adjunct faculty. She was accompanist to four choirs and many individuals. As much as she enjoyed these challenges she loved playing hymns in church. Her other passion was giving a voice to the dogs who were chained or otherwise left in the cold. She wrote many letters to the editor every winter. She was preceded in death by her parents and survived by her husband, George. There are no services planned at this time. Donations in her honor can be made to www.dogsdeservebetter.org

Bill Stephens, age 80, died Sunday, May 31, 2020 at his home in Newcastle, Texas. Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in the Chapel of Lunn Funeral Home with Frankie Bailey, officiating, assisted by Justin Gulley.

Elvira G. Aleman, age 71, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at her home in Olney, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2020 in the Chapel of Lunn Funeral Home in Olney with Chad Edgington, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lunn Funeral Home of Olney.