Obituaries

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.

Finis Harold Butler, 1934–2025

Finis Harold Butler was bornFebruary2,1934inSpur, Texas, to his loving parents, Milton Heisor and Matilda Ann Butler and he left this earth on December 13, 2025. Finis was the baby of his family, raised in Girard, Texas, with his three siblings, Wayne, Dortha (Dot) and Estelle (Steve).

Neta Stephens, 97

Neta Stephens peacefully passed away in her sleep on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at the age of 97. As her eyesight failed, she left her beloved home in Girard and moved to an independent living facility in Boerne, Texas in December 2015 to be closer to her daughter. She enjoyed almost 10 years there.

Garth Lamar Gregory, 88

Garth Lamar Gregory, 88, of Girard, Texas, also known as “PawPaw” to his favorite people, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025, after a short illness. Garth was a hardworking man whose life was rooted in faith, family, and the land he cared for.