Obituaries

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.

Gena “GG” Spradling, 1969–2025

Gena “GG” Spradling died peacefully in Plano, Texas, on September 3, 2025 at the age of 55. Gena was born on September 30, 1969 in Lubbock, Texas, to Elvis and Jo Ann Spradling. She graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in childhood and human development.

Terry Dan Atkinson 1958–2025

Terry Dan Atkinson, 66, passed away peacefully at home on August 28, 2025, in Spur, Texas. Born on October 14, 1958, in O’Donnell, Texas, Terry was the son of C.L. and Inell (Lewis) Atkinson. He graduated from Tahoka High School in 1976 and married the love of his life, Debrah Braly, in 1978.

Melvia Dean Jones, 1943–2025

MelviaDeanJones, born on April 2, 1943, in Riverside, California, passed away peacefully at her residence on July 9, 2025. She was a beloved member of her community, known for her caring and giving nature. Melvia moved at a young age to Jayton, Texas, where she graduated from high school.