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Obituaries

Justin Dee McCormick, 1970–2022

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Justin Dee McCormick died unexpectedly in Lubbock, Texas, on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at the age of 51. Justin was born on June 25, 1970 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, to J.D. and Tommie McCormick. He graduated from Spur High School in 1988. He continued his education at a trade school to obtain his HVAC license. He married his best friend and the love of his life, Annette, on June 20, 1992. They moved to Afton, Texas, where he began helping his dad in the carpentry business. Over the next few years, they welcomed two beautiful daughters. Justin began working at White River Municipal

Josie Raetz, 1945–2022

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MATADOR—Josie Raetz, age 76, passed away on May 1, 2022, in Matador, Texas. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, May 9, 2022 at the Church of Christ, Matador. Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Moore-Rose Funeral Home, Floydada. Arrangements are under the personal care of Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada.

Melvin Clifton Owens, Jr., 1952–2022

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Melvin Clifton Owens, Jr., was born October 27, 1952 in Lubbock, Texas, to Melvin C. Owens, Sr., and Ethel Jo Dozier Owens. Melvin attended first through fifth grade at George R. Bean Elementary in Lubbock. The family then moved to Spur, Texas, where his mother was raised; there he finished school, graduating from Spur High School in 1971.

Andrew Jefferson Harvey, 1922–2022

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Andrew Jefferson Harvey, 99, of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. He was born in Dickens County, Texas, to William Kester and Lela (Slaton) Harvey on August 8, 1922. Andrew was raised in Dickens County and lived there until 1973 when he moved to Lubbock. He was a farmer and rancher there as well as the owner of Harvey Auto Supply and Harvey Truck and Tractor. Andrew married Clo Osben Parker on September 1, 2000. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Lubbock.

Shirley Tucker Reese, 1835–2022

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Shirley Tucker Reese, 86, of Plainview, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Memorial services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2022 at College Heights Baptist Church, with Mr. Jeff McLain officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview.

Dorothy Lanier Powell Wilson, 1938–2022

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PERRYTON—Dorothy Lanier Powell Wilson of Booker, Texas, went to join her parents in the presence of the Lord on Friday, November 19, 2021 in Perryton, Texas, at Ochiltree General Hospital.

Lavina Boland Welch, 1933–2022

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JAYTON—Lavina Boland Welch was called home on April 19, 2022, at Kent County Nursing Home in Jayton, Texas, at the age of 88.

Maria Estela Fraga, 1940–2022

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Maria Estela Fraga, age 81, passed from this earth on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Maria was born in Nueva Rosita, Mexico, on October 10, 1940, to Jose and Francisca Morales Soto.

Billie Marie Ferguson, 1939–2022

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LUBBOCK—Billie Marie Ferguson (Cumpton) died Friday, April 8 in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 82.

Raul Vinton Frausto, age 74

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Raul Vinton Frausto passed away on April 6, 2022 at the age of 74, surrounded by his loved ones by his side. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Raul came out a hero and stayed strong until the very end. He spent 48 years in the power line industry teaching and training his entire career. His name is known throughout the entire industry because of his knowledge and ability to add to the industry. To this day he talked about the numerous miles of power line projects that he was a part of. He is a legend in our eyes, a true leader for us all to remember.