James Hale, 1941–2026

Body James Hale, age 84, of Floydada, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 in Lubbock.Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Carr’s Chapel Cemetery in Floyd County, with Sandy Carr officiating.

Sheryl Dianne Rigby, 1948–2025

Body Sheryl Dianne Rigby, age 77, passed away on December 31, 2025, in Lockney, Texas.Sheryl was born March 25, 1948, in Swisher County, Texas, to Larnce McCain and Clara Ziegler.

Bobbie Jo Thomas Sue, 1931–2025

Body Bobbie Jo Thomas Sue, a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother and greatgrandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the age of 94.

George Allen Sparkman, 1935–2025

Body George Allen Sparkman, 90, of Gainesville, Texas, passed away December 16, 2025, in Gainesville.George was born August 13, 1935 in Denton, Texas. He was a member of the final class at Post Oak School in Post Oak, Texas, and graduated from Midway High School in Clay County.

Durrel Wayne Fortenberry, 1934–2025

Body Durrel Wayne Fortenberry, age 91, of Lockney, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 13, 2025.He was born on September 24, 1934 to Robin and Ruth (Gill) Fortenberry.Durrel marched to the beat of a different drummer.

Otis Nelson Ellis, 1942–2025

Body Otis Nelson Ellis, formerly of Floydada and Ralls, Texas, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025 in Matador, Texas.On August 8, 2024, he was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Dana Roberts Ellis. They married on February 20, 1965 and had two daughters, Kim and Jo Lee.

Loretta Joyce (Merchant) Leatherman, 1931–2025

Body Loretta Joyce (Merchant) Leatherman, age 94, peacefully passed away on Tuesday,, October 21, 2025 in Bowie, Texas.A memorial service was held at 11 a.m., Monday, October 27, 2025 at the First Baptist Church in Floydada with Pastor Mark Snowden officiating.

Victor “PeeWee” Deltoro, III, 1960–2025

Body Victor “PeeWee”Deltoro, III, 1960–2025age 65, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025, surrounded by his family.Funeral service was held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Templo Getsemani in Floydada, with Isidro Jimenez officiating.

June Carolyn Cheek, 1935–2025

Body June Carolyn Cheekpassed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family on September 22, 2025, at the age of 90.A memorial service was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Floydada, with Mark Snowden officiating.

Genoveva Villarreal, 1936–2025

Body Genoveva Villarreal, age 88, of Lockney, Texas, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025.Mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at San Jose Catholic Church in Lockney. Interment followed at the Lockney Cemetery.Viewing was held from 4 to 6 p.