Obituaries

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.

Charlotte Ann Hudson, 1942–2026

Charlotte Ann Hudson died on April 8, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 83, surrounded by her family. Charlotte was born on November 13, 1942, in Spur, Texas, to Cecil and Odessa Hagar. She was raised a Baptist, always seeing the example of a faithful servant in her mother.

Zella Watson, 1931–2026

Zella Maida Watson was born on October 16, 1931, in Spur, Texas, to Floy Watson and Quida Caviness. She passed into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Good Friday morning, April 3, 2026, in Abilene, Texas.

Rhonda Perryman, 1967—2026

Rhonda Ann Perryman of Dickens, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the age of 58. She was born September 15, 1967, in Slaton, Texas, to Ronald and Bonnie (Carter) Scarbrough.

Peggy Jo Eubank, 1926–2026

Peggy Jo Eubank, 99, of Jayton, passed away March 25, 2026 in Kent County Nursing Home. Services was held at 1 p.m. March 30, 2026, at Jayton Cemetery with Roy Chisum officiating. Interment will be under the direction of Zapata Funeral Home. Mrs. Eubank was born on July 20, 1926, in Hale County.

Donald Ray Harris, 1942–2026

Donald Ray Harris was born March 31, 1942, in McAdoo, Texas, to Fay and Charlie Harris, and passed away on March 13, 2026, at the age of 83. He graduated from McAdoo High School in 1960. He was a member of the state basketball championship in that same year.

Georgie Williams Lewis, d. 2026

Georgie Williams Lewis, a descendant of one of the founding members of the Pitchfork Land & Cattle Co. in Guthrie, Texas, passed away at the age of 103 in Gulf Stream, Florida, on Feb. 26, 2026.

John Garcia, 1950–2026

John Garcia was called to rest on Jan. 13, 2026. He was born on Aug. 27, 1950, in Rio Grande City, Texas, to Trinidad and Wenscenlado Garcia.