Obituaries

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.

Nancy Ann (Powell)

Nancy Ann (Powell) DeShan, 1941–2025 Nancy Ann (Powell) DeShan of McKinney, Texas, went home to Heaven on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Allen, Texas.

Wilda ‘Sue’ Edington Branch, 1947–2025

Wilda “Sue” Edington Branch, 78, of Rotan, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. She spent her life doing three things with her whole heart: loving her family, teaching children and working on the ranch she loved.

Ronnie Dale Hill, 1940–2025

Ronnie Dale Hill, 85, of Spur, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 1, 1940, in Spur, Texas, to Homer and Stella (Henderson) Hill. Ronnie grew up in Spur and graduated from Spur High School in 1958.

Patsy Jo Condron, 1937–2025

Patsy Jo Condron, 87, of Spur, Texas, passed away on October 11, 2025, in Sweetwater, Texas. She was born on October 19, 1937, in Spur to Abb and Alma (Nixon) Smith. On October 20, 1972, Patsy married the love of her life, Don Condron, in Spur, Texas.

Perla Joe Arnold Wilson, 1932–2025

Perla Joe Arnold Wilson died peacefully on September 27, 2025, in Jayton, Texas, at the age of 92. Perla was born on December 7, 1932, in Rochester, Texas, to Jessie and Jettie Arnold.

Bobbie Ruth Atkinson Hix, 1931–2025

Bobbie Ruth (Atkinson) Hix was born January 19, 1931 and went to be with her Lord on September 23, 2025 at the age of 94 years. Bobbie married Lee Hix on November 5, 1948. They lived most of their lives in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, but moved to Dickens, Texas, in 1992.

Barbara Ruth Lewis Eckles, 1943–2025

Barbara Ruth Lewis Eckles was born in Colorado City, Texas, on June 5, 1943, and was welcomed into Heaven by her Savior and loved ones on September 18, 2025. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Zapata Funeral Home in Spur, Texas.