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Obituaries

Grady Joe Harrison

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A graveside service for the late Grady Joe Harrison of Lubbock, formerly of Coleman and Spur, will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at 2 p.m. at the Coleman Cemetery pavilion in Coleman, Texas. Flowers may be sent to Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman. (See obituary in The Texas Spur, August 6, 2020.)

Grady Joe Harrison, 1929–2020

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Grady Joe Harrison went to be with his Lord on July 30, 2020, at the age of 91. He was born in Coleman, Texas, on January 11, 1929, to Grady Harrison and Annie Mae Garrett Harrison. He attended school in Coleman except for one year when his dad moved the family to Talpa, Texas, to operate a grocery store. Joe played football his senior year, starting at end on offense and defense and catching the last touchdown pass in the regional championship game of an undefeated Coleman Bluecats football team. He graduated from Coleman High School in 1947.

Elwanda Jean O’Keefe Hahn, 1933–2020

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Elwanda Jean (O’Keefe) Hahn 87, of Jayton died July 29, 2020. Services were held Sunday afternoon, August 2, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at Girard Cemetery, Girard, Texas, with Patrick Hamilton officiating.

Zella Harris, 1921–2020

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Zella Harris passed away July 14, 2020. She was born April 5, 1921, to Clyde and Eva Starrett in Crosby County, Texas. In 1936 she moved to Dickens County. Zella married Luther Harris in 1942 and resided in Dickens County until 1991, when she moved to Lubbock.

Debbie Daughtry, 1954–2020

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Debbie Daughtry, 65, of Spur, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 11, 2020. She was born July 16, 1954, in Friona, Texas, to Melvin and Ella Hall.

Diane Vasquez Bunker, 1966–2020

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Diane Bunker (Vasquez) beloved wife, devoted mother, and precious daughter and sister went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 9, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas, surrounded by her family.

Wilma Jo Hickman 1929–2020

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Wilma Jo Hickman passed away peacefully on the morning of July 1, 2020, at the age of 90. Born September 26, 1929, to Ewell and Rosa Buckner, she was the youngest of four children.

Janis Ara Gregory Long, 1939–2020

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Janis Ara Gregory Long was called home to walk with her King on June 24, 2020.

Betty Lee James, 1928–2002

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Betty Lee James, 92, passed away at home Wednesday morning, June 24 in Spur, TX. She was born in Girard, TX on March 23, 1928, to Bonnie Fincher Simpson and Joseph Ezekiel “Bill” Simpson. She was a typical farm girl who grew up working hard and learning strong values. Betty attended Girard schools, graduating from Girard High School in 1945. She played basketball and enjoyed time with friends and family. Later she would graduate from Draughon’s Business College in Lubbock.

Janie Alexander, 1924–2020

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Janie Alexander of Abilene transcended to her Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Christian servant leadership was demonstrated throughout her lifetime as a mother to many extended family members, volunteerism to her church, and service to her community. She was born in her family home on August 14, 1924, in New Ulm, Texas, to Henry and Ellie Hinkel. She was a graduate of Cat Spring and Bellville High Schools and attended nursing school at Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas.