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.

Beuna Mae Dallas

Body  1937–2022 Beuna Mae (Holmes) Dallas, 85, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. A Celebration of Life was held on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 2 p.m.

Joy C. Guest, 1934–2022

Body Joy C. Guest was born September 2, 1934 to parents Orville and Pauline Chitty in Silverton, Texas. She passed into the presence of the Lord on November 19, 2022 after a full and wonderful life.

Cindy Helen (Day) Hambright, 1954–2022

Body Cindy Helen (Day) Hambright, age 67, of Beavercreek, Ohio, passed away on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021. Cindy was born April 2, 1954 to John William Day, Jr., and Mary Helen Day. Cindy graduated from Floydada High School. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m.

Lyle Clent Miller, 1954–2022

Body OBITUARIES Lyle Clent Miller of Floydada won his battle with ALS as he passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at the age of 68. Lyle was born to Orba and Maudine (McMillin) Miller on February 19, 1954 in Plainview, Texas.