Obituaries

Deloris Ann Hancock, 1944–2024

Deloris Ann Hancock, 80, of Spur, Texas, went to be with the Lord on October 16, 2024. She was born June 25, 1944 to Labe Hargrove Sr. and Mae Ola (Sluder) in Temple, Texas. Deloris married Don Hancock in 1983; they worked and raised their family in Lubbock, Texas.

Deanna Marie Rouse, 1954–2024

Deanna Marie Rouse passed away in Jayton, Texas, on October 11, 2024, at the age of 69. Deanna was born on December 6, 1954, in Kinsley, Kansas, to Richard Duane and Evelyn Marie Harris. She graduated from Dodge City High School in 1972.

Rita Dement Brendle, 1945–2024

Rita Dement Brendle went to be with the Lord on October 12, 2024. She was born in Spur, Texas, to William Archie (Bill) and Sarah Marie Solley Dement on January 4, 1945. She was 79 years old. Rita was a Spur High School graduate of the class of 1963.

Ruben B. Garza, 1946–2024

Ruben B. Garza, 78, of McAllen, Texas, went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2024 in Harlingen, Texas. Ruben was born on March 30, 1946 to Miguel and Maria (Bustos) Garza, in Robstown, Texas. Ruben worked for many years as a truck driver before retiring.

Mary Lou WInkler, 1933–2024

Larry Winkler and family would like to thank everyone for their kindness and support after the passing of Mary Lou Winkler. Mary Lou was born in March 29, 1933, and died September 7, 2024. She was laid to rest at the Dickens Cemetery on September 11, 2024.

Charles Glenn Martin, d. 2024

Charles Glenn Martin was born in Wills Point, Texas. He married the love of his life, Janelle Martin, on February 14, 1991. God’s plan to unite Glenn and Nell created the greatest blessing of giving Glenn and his daughter Terri a forever family.

Martha Tom Smith Thomason

Martha Tom Smith Thomason was born on June 7, 1938, to Arlie Boyd Smith and Liga Esthaleen “Estha” Holloway Smith, in Dickens County, Texas. Her sister Arlita Carol was born one year later on June 7, 1939.

Dr. Randall Glen Griffin

Dr. Randall Glen Griffin, age 65, a well-known, highly respected dentist, devoted husband, and beloved “daddy,” passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, September 12, 2024. This remarkable man, in the latter years of his life, bravely faced the challenges of frontotemporal dementia.

Barbara Jean Shaw, 1940–2024

Barbara Jean Shaw was born on May 17, 1940, to Oma Clay and Velma (Gunnels) Clay in Spur, Texas. She passed away at the age of 84 on August 13, 2024, in Aspermont, Texas. Jean attended school in Dickens and married Dennis Shaw on September 5, 1959.

Billie Ray James, 1928–2024

Billie Ray James, 95, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday morning, July 10, 2024, at his home in Spur. He was born in Dickens County, Texas, on Aug. 14, 1928, to Ivy York James and Jeff Henry James. Bill grew up in a large family. He was a hard worker and enjoyed playing sports, especially football.