Bill Carthel, 1945–2023

Body Bill Carthel passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023. A memorial service is pending at this time and will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the personal care of Moore-Rose Funeral Home.

Reta Loraine Pierce, 1930–2023

Body FLOYDADA— Reta Loraine Pierce, age 92, of Floydada passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, January 13, 2023 at the First Baptist Church in Floydada. Mark Snowden officiated.

David Mendoza, 1947–2023

Body FLOYDADA— David Mendoza, of Floydada, Texas passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada. Moses Blanco officiated. Interment followed at the Floydada Cemetery.

Christina “KiKi” Martinez, 1968–2023

Body Christina “KiKi” Martinez, 1968–2023 FLOYDADA—Christina age 54, of Floydada, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at her home. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Floydada.

Norman Dale Ross

Body  1931–2023 LOCKNEY—Dale Ross, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, in Gatesville, Texas. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the Lockney Cemetery. Augie Aguilera officiated.

Juan B. Villarreal, 1929–2022

Body LOCKNEY–Juan B. Villarreal, age 93, of Lockney passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at San Jose Catholic Church in Lockney. Father Sylvester Dsouza officiated. Interment followed at the Lockney Cemetery.

Ricky Ascencio, 1975–2022

Body LOCKNEY—Ricky Ascencio, age 47, of Lockney, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Sunday, December 18, 2022 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Lockney.

Mary Elizabeth Sims, 1946–2022

Body FLOYDADA—Mary Elizabeth Sims, age 76, of Floydada passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the Primitive Baptist Church in Floydada. Don Martin and Kelly Vandygriff officiated.

Mark Alton Farrington, d. 1956

Body Mark Alton Farrington, 66, of Amarillo, Texas succumbed after a two-year battle with cancer on December 19, 2022, as a hospice patient. “A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps” (Proverbs 16:9).

Margaret Louise (McKinney) Rodgers Burton

Body 1922–2022 Margaret Louise (McKinney) Rodgers Burton, age 100, went to her heavenly home on Friday December 16, 2022. Margaret was born August 10, 1922 in Floydada, Floyd County, Texas, to John James and Virginia Lee (Wade) McKinney.