Obituaries

Melvin Wayne Fehrle, 83, passed away on January 1, 2026 in Marlin, Texas. Melvin was born on August 3, 1942 in Waller, Texas to Wilbert and Rosilean (Schwarz) Fehrle.

Norma Jean “Jeanne” Odenbach Smith passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Thornton, Texas. She was 78 years old.

James Wayne Phelps of Mooreville passed away December 29, 2025, at the age of 92. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 3, 2026. He was interred at Mooreville Cemetery.