All Obituaries

Patrick Fieldon Leslie was born October 19, 1981 in Childress, TX. He was baptized on October 21, 1990, and left this earth on August 1, 2020. Growing up, Patrick was like every other good big brother - protective and ornery at the same time. He taught Erick the important things in life - how to play basketball and video games, throw a football, ride dirt bikes, and dip Copenhagen. He enjoyed camping in the mountains and competing in trap shooting events with his Popaw and Nanny. He rode...

Born Elwanda Jean O’Keefe on March 8, 1933 in Post, Texas, she was the doted-upon only child of Chris V. O’Keefe and  Pauline Stewart O’Keefe. She grew up on her parents’ Kent County ranch, attending school at Girard. It was there that she met Norman Earl Hahn. Daughters recall he often bragged that he had “picked the prettiest girl in school,” to which their mother replied that she had “chosen the smartest boy.” Lifelong sweethearts,...

Arthor Hemphill, 59, of Paducah, TX passed away July 14, 2020. Arthor was born to Jessie Lee Hemphill and Shirley Ainsworth on January 20, 1961. Arthor  worked for the Paducah Housing Authority for many years as the head maintenance  man. He was a huge Dallas Cowboy’s fan. He enjoyed watching wrestling, lifting weights and exercising but what brought him the most joy was his children and grandchildren. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Joyce Hemphill, children;...

Diane Bunker (Vasquez) beloved wife, devoted mother, precious daughter and sister went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 9th 2020 in Lubbock, TX surrounded by her family. Diane was born on March 21, 1966 in Spur, TX to Jessie Hernandez Vasquez and Gloria Morales Vasquez. She married the love of her life Steve Bunker on July 27, 2002. They were blessed with four daughters; Jamie, Isabell, Micki and Gloria. Diane worked as a server, certified caregiver and homemaker. She loved life and...

Gay Nash beloved wife, devoted mother, precious Granny and loving sister passed away peacefully at her lake home in Kingsland, TX surrounded by her family. Gay was born on April 22, 1934 in Oak Grove, LA to Charles Hoyt and Minnie Mae Gaddy. She married the love of her life Ezra Ira Nash Jr. on September 17, 1954 in Hobbs, NM. The two of them were blessed with two children; a son, Gaylon Hoyt and a daughter Belinda Kay. Gay adored her family. She loved to travel with them and thoroughly...

Pamela Michele Buckner “Pam” (Austin) died peacefully in Amarillo, TX on July 5, 2020 at the age of 60. Pam was born on September 17, 1959 in Spur, TX to Charles Dickie Austin and Elizabeth Irene Turner Austin. She married James Dirk Buckner on July 7, 1992. Pam is survived by her mother: Elizabeth Austin of Spur, TX. Two children: Shaun Powell of Amarillo, TX and Brandy Ellis (Delbert Ellis) of Wink, TX. Two grandchildren: Grayson Ellis of Wink, TX and Clayton Ellis of Wink,...

Nancy completed her journey home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2020 at age 82. She was born in Pasadena, CA on August 8, 1937 to Douglas and Ruth Zediker. She married for the first time at a very young age and had three children; two girls and a boy. Later she had another son. She then married Carl Gene Shaw on July 13, 1977. At this time, she gained a third daughter. They were married for 45 years. They retired to Dickens, TX where they became members of Dickens First Baptist...

Janis Ara Gregory Long was called home to walk with her King on June 24, 2020. Born at home in Swenson, Texas on April 30, 1939, Janis was the fourth of five children and the only daughter of John D Gregory and Jewel Irene Boland Gregory. She grew up in Girard, Texas, graduating from Girard High School with the class of 1957. She went on to graduate from Draughn’s Business College in Lubbock, Texas. Janis married her childhood sweetheart Royce Gwyn Long on October 3, 1959 in Girard....

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...

Jason Kane Jameson passed away peacefully in his home on Monday June 22, 2020.  Jason was born in Lubbock, TX on October 1, 1971 and lived most of his life in and around Matador, TX. He married his best friend, Samantha Osborn on April 4, 2004 and they were together for a total of 20 years. Jason is survived by his two children; Leanne of Lubbock, TX and Jamie Jameson of Rankin, TX. As well as his father and step mother, Clay and Melinda Jameson of Matador, TX.  Jason loved to...