Obituaries

Kathy Wimberley

1944–2026 Kathy Wimberley, 82, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at the Lynn County Hospital, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. Kathy was born on January 7, 1944, in Spur, Texas, to Elmer and Ruth Thomason.

Jimmy Whitefield, 1943–2026

Jimmy Whitefield of Spur, Texas, was born on March 5, 1943, in Memphis, Texas, to John and Stella Whitefield.

David Fike Godfrey, 1949–2026

David Fike Godfrey, a proud son of Spur, Texas, devoted husband, father of four, rancher, attorney, public servant and lifelong Baptist, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 76 years old. David was born on Dec.

Joe John Garcia, 1944–2025

Joe John Garcia, 81 years old of Spur, Texas, passed away peacefully on Jan. 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on Sept. 21, 1944 in Spur, Texas. He was the youngest child of Luis and Loretta Garcia.

Ronald Dean Willmon, 1945–2026

Ronald Dean Willmon, 80, of Whitney, Texas, passed away on December 20, 2025, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Born August 31, 1945, in Spur, Texas, to Pinkney Willmon and Bertha Ann Cooper, Ronald was the youngest of six children.

Robert Dois Kendrick, Sr., 1954–2026

Robert Dois Kendrick Sr., a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026. Born in Spur, Texas, Sept. 19, 1954, to Robert Jereal Kendrick and Betty June (Barber) Kendrick, Robert lived life with humor, heart and a fierce sense of independence.

Linda Duncan Mendoza, 1945–2026

Linda Duncan Mendoza passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. She was born on June 16, 1945, in Floydada, Texas, to Silas and Ruth Duncan, Jr., and spent her childhood there, graduating from high school in May 1963.

Joe Gutierrez, 1979–2025

Joe Gutierrez passed away at the age of 46. He was a simple, hardworking man who was dedicated to his family. He was a devoted husband, a great son, and a father his children were proud to have. Joe lived his life for his family. He spent his time doing whatever made his wife happy.

JimmyWayne Thomas, 1947–2025

Jimmy Wayne Thomas, born on January 22, 1947, in Lubbock, Texas, to Con and Lorene (Foerster) Thomas, passed away peacefully in Lubbock on December 22, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and industrious spirit. He was 78 years old.

Marshall McGalliard, d. 2025

Marshall Dale McGalliard Sr., age 85, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. Marshall was raised in Spur, Texas, and lived a life defined by service, dedication and deep love for his family and the land.