Sorry, you need to enable JavaScript to visit this website.

Obituaries

Shirley Whitefield, 1946–2020

Article Image Alt Text

SPUR—Shirley Whitefield was born on January 12, 1946, to parents Elmer and Ethel Long of Girard, Texas. She was the youngest of three children; older sister Bernice Watson resides in Jayton, Texas, and brother James Long of Girard preceded her in death.

Jettie Faye Garner, 1928–2020

Article Image Alt Text

Faye Garner, our wonderful mother, passed away November 27, 2020, to begin her heavenly life. A memorial service to honor her will be held at a later date.

Kayla Cassandra Lewis, 1944–2020

Article Image Alt Text

“Sandy” Lewis, 76, of Dickens, Texas, entered heaven’s gates on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, in Crosbyton, Texas.

Vernon Dale Crafton, 1938-2020

Article Image Alt Text

LUBBOCK—Vernon Dale Crafton, 82, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020. A private funeral service for his family will be held under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home.

Jo Ann Pirtle Harrison, 1931–2020

Article Image Alt Text

LUBBOCK—Jo Ann Pirtle Harrison, 89, formerly of Spur, went to meet her maker on November 21, 2020. She was born in Anton, Texas, on March 20, 1931, to J.B. “Doc” and Veo Pirtle. Her grandparents, Dr. Jenkins Pirtle and his wife, nurse Beulah Pirtle, presided over the birth.

Robert E. Hall, 1947–2020

Article Image Alt Text

JAYTON—It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Robert E. Hall. He died on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, Texas, after complications of a severe stroke. Robert was 73 years old.

Ben Douglas Oliver, 1927–2020

Article Image Alt Text

JAYTON—Ben Douglas Oliver of Jayton, Texas, passed away on November 18, 2020, at the age of 93 after a long and wonderful life.

Valene Schmidt, 1948–2020

Article Image Alt Text

Valene Kay Taylor Schmidt was born March 9, 1948, in Crosbyton, Texas, to Jonah Taylor and Catherine Nina Webb Taylor. She was a loving wife to her husband, John Randle Schmidt, for 55 years. They were married on August 6, 1965, and had two children.

Lucy Lee Browning (Webb), 1947–2020

Article Image Alt Text

Lucy Lee Browning (Webb) went to be with the Lord on November 11, 2020, at the age of 92. Lucy was born on April 1, 1928 in Brownfield, Texas, to George Purl, Sr. and Myrtle Iowne Webb. She was the twelfh of 13 children.

Tommy Dale Lyles, 1946–2020

Article Image Alt Text

LUBBOCK—Tommy Dale Lyles passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. in Lubbock, Texas. He was born in Stony, Texas, to O. K. and Lila Lyles on December 22, 1946. Tommy enjoyed spending time with family and friends and playing golf. He is preceded in death by a son, Chris; his parents; three brothers, Stanley, Bill and Jerry; and a sister, Pat.