Obituaries

Vera Crafton Newton, 1934–2022

WAXAHACHIE—Vera Crafton Newton went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at the home of her son in Waxahachie, Texas. Vera was born on August 8, 1934 to her parents, Oscar and Willie Crafton of Spur, Texas.

Don Boland, 1938–2022

JAYTON—Don Boland was born in Jayton, Texas, to Lillian Watson Boland and Ben Boland on August 17, 1938. He attended Jayton-Girard School and graduated in 1956. He then went on to attend Draughon’s Business School in Amarillo, Texas.

Roger Clad Bradford Sr., 1940–2022

Roger Clad Bradford Sr. passed away on June 11, 2022. Roger was born on December 2, 1940 in Spur, Texas, to Ira and Juanita Bradford. He attended Spur Public School and graduated in 1959. He met the love of his life, Peggy Henderson, and they married on June 1, 1960.

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.

Dwight Edward Dillashaw, 1939–2022

Dwight Edward Dillashaw passed away on May 27, 2022. He was born December 9, 1939, in Spur, Texas, to Charles Edward and Aila Owens Dillashaw. His parents moved from Spur to Orange, Texas, during World War II. His early years were divided between Spur and Orange.

Ella Bertha Farris Powell, 1926–2022

Ella Bertha “Grandma” Farris Powell left this earthly home in Idalou, Texas, on May 17, 2022, with loved ones by her side. Bertha was born on February 20, 1926, at home, to John Loy and Mary Haygood Farris in Plainview, Texas. They moved to Roaring Springs, Texas, in 1928 when she was two years old.

Nonnie Mack Lauderdale

The family of Nonnie Mack Lauderdale celebrated his life of 82 years at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the Espuela Cemetery in Dickens County. He passed at home on Sunday, May 15, 2022, after a 14-year battle with cancer. We invite you to visit www.memorialdesigners.

Peggy Darlene (Henderson) Bradford, 1945–2022

Peggy Darlene (Henderson) Bradford, 76, of Spur, Texas, passed away on May 12, 2022. Peggy was born on December 2, 1945, in Ralls, Texas to EL and Clairsie Henderson.

Justin Dee McCormick, 1970–2022

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.

Nickie Don Hale, 1937-2022

Nickie Don Hale, 84, of Roaring Springs, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. He was born in Afton, Texas, to D.R. and Annabelle (Jennings) Hale on August 16, 1937.