Ricky Ascencio, 1975–2022

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. David Luna officiated.

Mary Elizabeth Sims, 1946–2022

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

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

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

1937–2022 Beuna Mae (Holmes) Dallas, 85, of Abilene, Texas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.

Joy C. Guest, 1934–2022

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

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.

Lyle Clent Miller, 1954–2022

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. He graduated from Floydada High School in 1972.

Johnny Wayne Adams, 1959–2022

LOCKNEY— Johnny Wayne Adams of Lockney, Texas, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 21, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Lockney. Interment followed at Plainview Cemetery in Plainview, Texas.

6666’s ‘Doc Blodgett’ passes away

GUTHRIE—Veterinarian Glenn Blodgett, known far and wide as “Doc Blodgett,” died Sunday, Nov. 20, at the age of 73. In 1982, Dr. Blodgett began working for Burnett Ranches, which included the legendary Four Sixes Ranch in Guthrie.