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.

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.

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.