Obituaries

Renise Blair Morgan, 1951–2026

Renise Blair Morgan, 74, of Dimmitt, Texas, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, in Dimmitt, Texas. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Dimmitt with Dr. Jonathan Sullivan officiating.

James Michael (Mike) “Fuzz”Martin, 1945–2026

Mike Martin went to be with his best friend and arrowhead hunter, Ronnie Hill, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Mike was born in Lubbock, Texas, at the old West Texas Hospital to Harry and Bessie Lee Martin of Spur on March 23, 1945. Mike graduated from Spur High School, class of 1963.

Steven Lance Wood, d. 2026

“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our husband, dad, and Pa, Steve Wood, who left this world far too soon on May 30, 2026, at the age of 63,” wrote family members this week. Steve was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished son and loyal friend.

William Milton North, 1934–2026

William Milton North, 91, of Bowie, Texas passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026. Funeral services took place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, with Pastor Mike Henson officiating. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery.

Jean Karr North, 1933–2026

Jean Karr North, 92, of Bowie, Texas, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Funeral services took place Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, with Pastor Mike Henson officiating. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.

Michaela Morales

1990–2026 Well Mom, I finally did it! I wasn’t doing something crazy like you thought. Hate to admit it, but I, Michaela Morales, 35, of Spur, stubbornly left this world (and hopefully woke up in Heaven) on May 15, 2026, at home—right where the chaos began.

Lisa Brock, 1956–2026

Lisa Gaines Brock, 69, of Jayton, Texas, passed away in the Stonewall Memorial Hospital in Aspermont Monday, April 20, 2026, after a brief illness. Born November 9, 1956, in Atlantic, Iowa, and later a resident of Jayton, Texas, she was married to Ben Brock, who survives her.

Pat Smart, 1932–2026

Pat Smart of Hereford, Texas, age 93, was called to her heavenly home on April 14, 2026, at Country View Living in Dimmitt, Texas. Graveside services were held Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 2 p.m. at West Park Cemetery, with Pastor Kyle Streun presiding.

Zelma Ruth Arthur, 1929–2026

Zelma Ruth Arthur, a beloved and devoted Christian woman, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, in Jayton, Texas. Born on April 3, 1929, in Lubbock, Texas, Zelma lived a life marked by love, faith and deep commitment to her family and community.

Billie Darlene Evans, 1943–2026

Billie Darlene Evans, our beloved Mrs. Evans, was born on March 31, 1943, in the small town of McAdoo, Texas. She passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026, at Mercy One Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Billie was 82½ years old, just 2½ hours from her 83rd birthday.