Gale Myrnita (Emert) King, 1948–2022

Gale Myrnita (Emert) King, 73, of Floydada, Texas, passed away on May 29, 2022. Gale was born on October 17, 1948 in Pierre, South Dakota, but grew up in Dougherty, Texas. She was a class of 1967 graduate of Floydada High School.

Nora Solorzano, 1950–2022

AMARILLO—Nora Solorzano, 71, of Pampa, Texas, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, June 18, 2022 in Amarillo. Vigil was held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2002 at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel. Father Luis Lopez officiated.

Lester “Ray” Holcomb, 1936–2022

LUBBOCK—Lester “Ray” Holcomb, 85, of Lubbock, formerly of Floydada, passed away on June 9, 2022. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the Church of Christ in Matador, Texas. Holcomb was born on January 26, 1936. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn.

Randy Wayne Fry, 1958–2022

LUBBOCK—Randy Wayne Fry, 63, of Lubbock, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. He was born September 29, 1958 in Plainview, Texas. Randy graduated from Floydada High School in 1976.

Ubaldo Ochoa, Sr., 1951–2022

LOCKNEY—Ubaldo Ochoa Sr, 70, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Funeral arrangements will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainview. Rosary will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Lockney.

Samuel “Sammy” Mercado, 1956–2022

FLOYDADA—Samuel “Sammy” Mercado, age 66, of Ruidoso, New Mexico, and formerly of Floydada, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at his home in Floydada. A Celebration of Life was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 28, 2022 in the chapel of Moore-Rose Funeral Home of Floydada.

Barbara Glenn Bullock, 1936–2022

Barbara Glenn Bullock was welcomed into this world on December 31, 1936 in Floydada, Texas by her mother and father, Robert Cullen and Willie M. Bullock. Barbara married the love Barbara married the love of her life, Dan Gross, on June 11, 1955.

Allen Ray Martin, 1965–2022

Allen Ray Martin was born on August 2,1965 in Matador, Texas, to Alvin and Jan Martin. He was suddenly called home on May 17, 2022. Ray was a man who knew no stranger; he enjoyed talking to everyone. He loved life and his family.

Max Douglas Phillips, 1954–2022

Max Douglas Phillips died on January 29, 2022 in Hutto, Texas. He was 67. Max was preceded in death by his parents, and grandparents. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Rebecca Ann Jordan; two sisters, Gail Phillips Barnes and Dianne Phillips Fuqua; and several nieces and nephews.

Dale Brown, d. 2022

Dale Brown, 81, was born and raised in Floydada, Texas, and unexpectedly passed away on Monday morning, March 21, 2022 in Tyler, Texas.