All Obituaries

     While surrounded by family, Pedro “Pete” Garcia was called home by the Lord on August 4, 2019 in his 91st year. His life was well lived and he was well loved.      He was born on November 4, 1927 to Luis and Loretta Garcia in Clairemont, Texas. His parents raised Pete and his siblings to be self-sufficient and hardworking from an early age. He worked the family ranch learning all the skills he would need to be a successful rancher...

Martha Elizabeth “Beth” Rumbaugh went to be with our Lord, in the Covenant Hospital SICU on July 22nd in Lubbock, TX at the age of 71. Beth is survived by her mother, Corinne of Ozona; devoted husband, Jackie; sons, Chris of Dallas, Joshua of Big Lake; sister Rosalind of Ozona. She is preceded in death by her father Millard, of Hale Center. Beth was born on December 21, 1947 in Plainview, TX to Millard and Corinne, living in Hale Center, TX. She graduated from Hale Center High...

Beverly Corrine Pyles Defoor died Thursday, July 18, 2019 in Lubbock Texas. She was 83 years old, born July 9, 1936 to Frank Pyles and Lura Hammonds Pyles. On February 3, 1956 she married Adrian Ray Defoor who preceded her in death January 18, 1994. Beverly was a member of Missionary Baptist Church for 30 years, where she was known for her work in the kitchen, her lemon pies, chocolate chip cookies, and a quick sense of humor that kept everyone laughing. Besides her parents and husband,...

Virgil Dean Dozier was born August 6, 1935 in Dumont, Texas and passed away in the early morning of July 8, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. However, the birth and death of this great man is not nearly as important as the days that he spent living life to the fullest. The youngest of fourteen children, family has always played an important role in Virgil’s life. He was never happier than when he was around kids and loved ones. He led by example – always showing kindness to others,...

Ralph Vasquez, 82, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on July 8, 2019. He entered this world on July 19, 1936, in Salado, TX, born to Manuel and Socorro (Mendez) Vasquez. He is survived by his son Bobby Vasquez and wife Laidy of Spur, TX, daughter; Barbara Castillo and husband Joe of Bertram, TX, sisters; Virgina Mireles and Mary Ann Nunez, brothers; Alfonso Vasquez, Jessie Vasquez and Manuel Vasquez Jr., Two grandchildren and Seven great-grandchildren. Ralph was...

Dustin Pellizzari (Dickens County) Dustin left his pain-ridden body to be with his Lord and Savior on June 30, 2019. Dustin was born on May 10, 1981, Mother’s Day to Mina Pellizzari and David Tarrant. Dustin dearly loved his Mother and working with her on the 7- Bar ranch. He had a special place in his heart for all the ranch animals and for all the strays that seem to show up. Dustin always looked forward to when the hunters came, eager to help them anyway that he could or maybe...

Inglish, Winnell  Aged 97, Winnell passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 surrounded by family and loving caregivers. She was born in Peacock, Texas on January 26, 1922 to W.H. and Edna McKinzie. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 54 years, Ross Inglish Jr, her sister Ithadean Matthews, and two brothers J.E. and Claud McKinzie. After moving to New Mexico as newlyweds, Winnell and Ross began their lives as successful farmers and ranchers. Winnell earned her B.A. in...

Nolan Odell Davis, 82 of Matador, Texas decided it was time to stop with all of these earthly shenanigans. On June 21, 2019 he said, that’s it, I’m done, rolled over and went to be with our Lord and Savior. His beloved wife, Dollie Mae of 41 long, long years inherited a huge lawn to mow, shop full of God knows what, 4 vehicles and you guessed it, 3 kittens and a momma cat. Bless her heart! Nolan was well known for his lack of patience, not holding back his opinion and a knack...

  Sue Rushin Creamer, age 86, passed away on Monday, June 17th, 2019 at the Childress Healthcare Center.  She was born to Homer and Mamie Roberts on February 18th, 1933.  On September 25th, 1948 Sue married Willie Rushin.     Sue was a homemaker, housewife, mother and Grandmommy.  Sue was also a member of the Church of Christ.  One of the things she loved was to play games or cards with family and friends.  She had a competitive personality and...

Lila “Ellen” Phelps, 89, Beloved wife and mother, went to heaven on June 16, 2019. Ellen was born in Pratt Kansas on September 2, 1929 to Perry Watson & Mary Pearl Foulke (King) She married the love of her life Irvin Bryan Phelps (Buddy) on May 31, 1946. Together they had eight children. They moved to Spur, TX in 1999. She was a homemaker, Sunday school teacher and worked with Home Health and Hospice. She was part of the Red Hat Society and Friends of the Library. Ellen had...