Obituaries

Carl (“CJ”) Lockley, 1985–2025

In Loving Memory of a Hellraiser with a Heart: Carl Lockley (“CJ”), 39, April 22, 1985–March 31, 2025 It is with heavy hearts, oil-stained hands, and slightly offended ears that we announce the passing of Carl John Lockley (“CJ”), 39, who departed this world far too soon on March 31, 2025.

Josephine Arroyos (Saldivar), 1943– 2025

Josephine Arroyos (Saldivar), 81, of Jayton, Texas, passed away on April 5, 2025, surrounded by her family and at peace with her Lord and Savior. She was born on April 10, 1943, to Benito and Maria (Refugia) Saldivar.

Billie Marie (Hindman) Bass, 1931–2025

Billie Marie (Hindman) Bass, age 93 of Spur, Tx passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, in Lubbock, Tx surrounded by her family. She was born on December 30, 1931, in Spur, Texas, to Ollie Hindman and Ruby (Lilly) Hindman. She was raised in Spur and graduated from Spur High School in 1949.

Donald “Donny” Ray Taylor October 29, 1962 – March 16, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Donald “Donny” Ray Taylor, age 62, who went peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loved ones, on March 16, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Joe Marvin Cheyne, 1947–2025

Joe Marvin Cheyne, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather, was born on June 19, 1947, in Jayton, Texas. He passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, in Waco, Texas. A memorial service to celebrate his life was held Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

Robert Lenoy Forbis, 1935–2025

Robert Lenoy Forbis saddled up and rode into heaven on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the age of 90. Bob was born on January 3, 1935 to the late Frank and VeraBelle Ethridge Forbis in northern Dickens County, Texas.

Donna Hinson Clark, 1943–2025

Donna Hinson Clark entered the gates of heaven peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Donna was born on September 19, 1943, to Doug and Mary Hinson. She was born and raised on the family farm. She worked at the Kalgary Gin for about 10 years.

Thelma Maurine Murdoch, 1945–2025

Thelma Maurine Murdoch, 1945–2025 ,79, of Lubbock, Texas, passed from this life Sunday morning, January 26, 2025, at Carillon House in Lubbock. She was born March 11, 1945, in Jayton, Texas, to James Trueman Murdoch and Arkie Evelyn Fincher.

Larry Bee (Shorty) Martin

1950–2025  Larry Bee (Shorty) Martin was born in Lamesa, Texas on October 9, 1950. He passed from this life on January 26, 2025, at the age of 74. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nan Clayton Martin; his parents, Everett L Martin and Frances Graves Martin; and a brother, Everett L.

Robert Charles Littlefield, Jr.

1927–2025 R.C. Littlefield, Jr. (called R.C.) of Lubbock, Texas, passed away January 18, 2025. He was the only child born to R.C. I (known as R.) and Nettie Littlefield on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1927 at their home in Dickens, Texas.