Obituaries

Norma Jean

Norma Jean

Norma Jean Sparkman, 1937–2025

Body Norma Jean Sparkman went home to be with her Lord on the afternoon of January 30, 2025, with family and friends gathered around her bedside worshipping together and singing hymns.
Loyd Lee Widener

Loyd Lee Widener

Loyd Lee Widener, 1939–2025

Body Loyd Lee Widener Jr.,86, of Lockney, Texas, was called home to our Father in Heaven in the early morning of Monday, January 27, 2025. He passed peacefully in his sleep with family at his side. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m.
Dorothy Hooten

Dorothy Hooten

Dorothy Hooten Solomon, 1933–2024

Body Dorothy Hooten Solomon,91, of Lockney, Texas, was greeted by her Heavenly Father on Friday, December 14, 2024.Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, December 18 at Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Lockney.Funeral services were held at 11 a.m.
John David Turner

John David Turner

John David Turner

Body John David Turner passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Plainview, Texas, on February 5, 1944, to the late John and Margie (Jones) Turner.Mr. Turner grew up in Rock Creek, where he attended Silverton High School.
Audeen Irwin, 1937–2024

Audeen Irwin, 1937–2024

Audeen Irwin, 1937–2024

Body Audeen Irwin, age 87, of Lubbock, formerly of Floydada, Texas, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 in Lubbock.Graveside services were held at 3 p.m., Saturday, January 4, 2025 at the Floydada Cemetery.
Hunter Hap Wells,

Hunter Hap Wells,

Hunter Hap Wells, 2016–2024

Body Hunter Hap Wells, age 8, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Lubbock, Texas.Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, December 13, 2024 at the Floydada Methodist Church. Interment followed at the Rushing Chapel Cemetery, Floyd County.

Hunter Hap Wells, 2016–2024

Body Hunter Hap Wells, age 8, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 in Lubbock, Texas.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 13, 2024 at the Floydada Methodist Church. Interment will follow at the Rushing Chapel Cemetery, Floyd County.
Bobby Ray McCormick, 1953–2024

Bobby Ray McCormick, 1953–2024

Bobby Ray McCormick, 1953–2024

Body Bobby Ray McCormick, 89, of Lockney, passed away peacefully at the BeeHive Homes at Shepherd’s Meadow assisted living facility in Floydada on Thursday, December 5, 2024.An indoor graveside service will be held at 2 p.m.
Edmond Aldine (Dean) Williams, Jr., 1955–2024

Edmond Aldine (Dean) Williams, Jr., 1955–2024

Edmond Aldine (Dean) Williams, Jr., 1955–2024

Body Edmond Aldine (Dean) Williams, Jr., 1955–2024age 69, of Floydada, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 in Lubbock.A graveside service was held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Carr’s Chapel Cemetery.