Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.

Obituaries

Jo Ann Pirtle Harrison, 1931–2020

Article Image Alt Text

LUBBOCK—Jo Ann Pirtle Harrison, 89, formerly of Spur, went to meet her maker on November 21, 2020. She was born in Anton, Texas, on March 20, 1931, to J.B. “Doc” and Veo Pirtle. Her grandparents, Dr. Jenkins Pirtle and his wife, nurse Beulah Pirtle, presided over the birth.

Robert E. Hall, 1947–2020

Article Image Alt Text

JAYTON—It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Robert E. Hall. He died on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, Texas, after complications of a severe stroke. Robert was 73 years old.

Ben Douglas Oliver, 1927–2020

Article Image Alt Text

JAYTON—Ben Douglas Oliver of Jayton, Texas, passed away on November 18, 2020, at the age of 93 after a long and wonderful life.

Valene Schmidt, 1948–2020

Article Image Alt Text

Valene Kay Taylor Schmidt was born March 9, 1948, in Crosbyton, Texas, to Jonah Taylor and Catherine Nina Webb Taylor. She was a loving wife to her husband, John Randle Schmidt, for 55 years. They were married on August 6, 1965, and had two children.

Lucy Lee Browning (Webb), 1947–2020

Article Image Alt Text

Lucy Lee Browning (Webb) went to be with the Lord on November 11, 2020, at the age of 92. Lucy was born on April 1, 1928 in Brownfield, Texas, to George Purl, Sr. and Myrtle Iowne Webb. She was the twelfh of 13 children.

Tommy Dale Lyles, 1946–2020

Article Image Alt Text

LUBBOCK—Tommy Dale Lyles passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. in Lubbock, Texas. He was born in Stony, Texas, to O. K. and Lila Lyles on December 22, 1946. Tommy enjoyed spending time with family and friends and playing golf. He is preceded in death by a son, Chris; his parents; three brothers, Stanley, Bill and Jerry; and a sister, Pat.

Valene Schmidt, 1948–2002

Article Image Alt Text

Valene Kay Taylor Schmidt was born March 9, 1948, in Crosbyton, Texas, to Jonah Taylor and Catherine Nina Webb Taylor. She was a loving wife to her husband, John Randle Schmidt, for 55 years. They were married on August 6, 1965, and had two children.

Mattie Eloise (McKeehan) Hilton, 1944–2020

Article Image Alt Text

LUBBOCK—Mattie Eloise (McKeehan) Hilton passed away October 31, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. The family held a visitation on Monday, November 2, 2020 at the Weathersbee- Ray Funeral Home in Rotan, Texas. Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2020, in Jayton Cemetery in Jayton, Texas, directed by Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home.

Jennette M. (Sawyer) Seaton, 1939–2020

Article Image Alt Text

JAYTON—Jennette M, (Sawyer) Seaton, 81 passed away on Tuesday October 27, 2020, at home. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, 2020. at Hobbs Cemetery.

Jeannie C. Moore, 1951–2020

Article Image Alt Text

Jeannie Moore joined the angels in heaven on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at the age of 69. Funeral services were held Saturday October 24, 2020, at Spur Memorial Cemetery Chapel at 2 p.m. with Kermit Woolley offciating. Visitation was held Friday evening, October 23, 2020 from 6 to 7 p.m. under the direction of Zapata Funeral Home.