John W. “Dub” Dipprey, 1937–2026

Body John W. “Dub” Dipprey, age 88, of Lockney, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on May 2, 2026, in Lockney. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the West College and 3rd Street Church of Christ in Lockney.

Rickie Cloyd Meyers, 1956–2026

Body Rickie Cloyd Meyers, of Floydada, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas.Rick was born on October 23, 1956, in Crosbyton, Texas, to Cloyd and Mozell Meyers.He graduated from Floydada High School and was a gin manager and skilled contractor for many years.

Judy Thayer, 1942–2026

Body Judy Thayer, age 83, of Floydada, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026.A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Floydada Cemetery.A memorial service followed at 11:30 a.m. at the Floydada Methodist Church.Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m.

Carl Dean “Deanie” Henderson

Body 1953–2026passed away on March 26, 2026 in Plainview, Texas, at the age of 91.He was born in Silverton, Texas, on February 20, 1935, to Bailey Powell and Clara Emma Vaughan Henderson. He graduated from Lockney High School in 1952 and married Nita Earlene Kellison on June 26, 1953.

Jennie Davis, 1948–2026

Body Jennie Davis, 77, was born Feb. 18, 1948, to Quentin and Wilma Adams in Plainview, Texas. She died Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.Graveside services for Jennie Davis will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at the Lockney Cemetery in Lockney, Texas, with Jim Harris officiating.

Ronald Neal “Ronnie” Huffman, 1956–2026

Body Subscribers to the Floyd County Hesperian-Beacon may remember Ronnie Huffman as we do—for several years an enthusiastic and good-spirited delivery staffer for the newspaper. At the Floyd County Hesperian, we were saddened to learn of his passing earlier this month.

Jack Milton Covington, 1935–2026

Body Jack Milton Covington, age 90, of Lockney, Texas, passed away on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, in Matador, Texas.Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the First Baptist Church of Lockney, with military honors.Jack was born in Floyd County on Sept.

Benjamin “Ben” Barrera, 2001–2026

Body With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Benjamin “Ben” Barrera, age 24, on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in Happy, Texas.Viewing was held from 12 noon to 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home in Amarillo.Funeral service was held at 1 p.m.

Mavis L. Reecer, 1931–2026

Body Mavis L. Reecer, age 90, formerly of Lockney, passed away on Jan. 29, 2026, in Ruidoso, New Mexico.A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at the Main Street Church of Christ in Lockney.Interment will be at the Lockney Cemetery.

Linda Duncan Mendoza, 1945–2026

Body Linda Duncan Mendoza passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.She was born on June 16, 1945, in Floydada, Texas, to Silas and Ruth Duncan, Jr., and spent her childhood there, graduating from high school in May 1963.