Obituaries

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.

Kathy Ann Hurst White, 1944–2024

KathyAnnHurstWhite ran into the arms of Jesus on July 2, 2024. Born September 20, 1944, in small-town Spur, Texas, Kathy Ann Hurst White was the daughter of Red (Marion Clinton) and Bernice Marie Justice Hurst.

Roy Moore, 1949–2024

Roy Dale “Snuffy” Moore died unexpectedly June 11, 2024 at the UMC Hospital in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 74. He was born on Oct. 2, 1949 in Spur, Texas, to Thed D. and Cora Moore. He married Shirley Lynn Smith in 1970. They were married 21 years and had two daughters before divorcing.

Jackie Eugene Conaway, 1961–2024

Jackie Eugene Conaway, 63, of Spur, Texas passed away June 6, 2024, in Spur. Jackie was born on January 13, 1961, to Donald Joe Conaway, Sr., and Joann Conaway in Arrington, Texas. He attended and graduated from Patton Springs ISD.

Leanora Maude Cannon Houwen, 1939–2023

If you knew Leanora, you would know these three things about her. First, she loved the Lord. Second, she loved her family and friends. And last, she loved all things Texas and was the most proud Texan.

Shirley Faye Marshall, 1936–2024

Shirley Faye Marshall, 87, of Spur, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Shirley was born December 8, 1936 to James Yarborough and Catherine “Phelps” Yarborough in Fort Worth, Texas. In 1956 she wed LJ Marshall; they went on to have four boys.

Norman Hardy, 1941–2024

Norman Hardy, 83, of McAdoo, Texas, passed away on May 13, 2024, in Lubbock. Born on March 22, 1941, in Lubbock, Texas, to Marjorie and Harold Hardy, Norman had roots that ran deep in the heart of McAdoo. He attended McAdoo Schools, where his passion for basketball ignited.

Helen “Heidi” Louise Powell Sprayberry Ford, 1929–2025

Helen “Heidi” Louise Powell Sprayberry Ford, age 94, of Dalhart, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, May 5, 2024. Helen was born in Spur, Texas, on June 9, 1929, and had lived in Dalhart since 1974. She was the daughter of the late Chester A. and Sarah Louise Dillashaw Powell.

Anita Madge Reid Littlefield, 1930–2024

Anita Madge Reid Littlefield was born June 13, 1930, near Soldier Mound, Texas, which was four miles north of Spur, Texas. Anita passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of April 27, 2024, at Library of Legacies in Idalou, Texas.