Obituaries

Rickie Cloyd Meyers, 1956–2026

Rickie Cloyd Meyers, 1956–2026

Rickie Cloyd Meyers, 1956–2026

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.He enjoyed fishing...
Judy Thayer

Judy Thayer

Judy Thayer, 1942–2026

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. Wednesday, April 15, 2026,...
Carl Dean “Deanie” Henderson

Carl Dean “Deanie” Henderson

Carl Dean “Deanie” Henderson

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.
Ronald Neal “Ronnie” Huffman, 1956–2026

Ronald Neal “Ronnie” Huffman, 1956–2026

Ronald Neal “Ronnie” Huffman, 1956–2026

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.

Jack Milton Covington, 1935–2026

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. 15, 1935 to Francis Milton...
Benjamin “Ben” Barrera, 2001–2026

Benjamin “Ben” Barrera, 2001–2026

Benjamin “Ben” Barrera, 2001–2026

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., Monday, Feb. 2,...
Mavis L. Reecer, 1931–2026

Mavis L. Reecer, 1931–2026

Mavis L. Reecer, 1931–2026

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

Linda Duncan Mendoza, 1945–2026

Linda Duncan Mendoza, 1945–2026

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.Shortly after graduation, Linda proudly served her country by...

James Hale, 1941–2026

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.Arrangements were under the personal care of Moore-Rose Funeral Home of...