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Eliacin “Emilio” Gutierrez, 65, of Paducah, TX entered heaven’s gates on Saturday November 28, 2020 in Paducah, TX. Emilio, as all his friends knew him as, was born in Pacula Hidalgo, Mexico on April 4, 1955 to Felipe and Maria Gutierrez. Emilio moved to the United States at the age of 15. A couple of years later in 1976 he made Paducah, TX his home. He soon met Annie Jane and they married on January 16, 1978 in Paducah, TX. They were blessed to have three children and...

Jettie Faye Garner 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. Faye was born July 31, 1928 in Hamlin, Texas to Floyd and Jettie Renfro. In 1947 she married E.W.(Bunk) Garner and made her home in Spur. She worked and then owned her own flower shop, Faye's Flowers and Fashions. Faye was well known for her artistic and beautiful flower work, she had compassion for families in...

Betty Jean Warren Bearden, 90, of Quitaque, TX passed away on November 27, 2020 in Matador, TX. She was born  September 8, 1930 to the late Saladian and Lydia Warren in Dickens County, TX. She married Omar Junior Bearden on August 22, 1945 in Childress, TX.  Betty worked for the Motley County School Cafeteria for 11 years and later retired in 2001.  Betty is preceded in death by her parents; her three sisters Modean Brooks, LaRue Brooks, and  Junita Holly; and her...

Alma Joyce McDonald Matney went to be with her Lord November 27, 2020.  Joyce was born July 3, 1926 to Alan and Tomie (Sturdivant) McDonald at their home in Paducah, Texas.  She Graduated from Paducah High School with the class of 1943.  She attended Draughons Business School in Lubbock.  Afterwards, she moved back to Paducah and was the bookkeeper for Jackson Tire Company.  Joyce married Clinton Matney on March 23, 1946 in Big Spring, Texas.  Together they...

Elmer Lee Parks, 88, of Roaring Springs, TX entered heaven’s gates on Tuesday November 17, 2020 in Lubbock, TX Elmer was born in Paducah, TX on September 7, 1932 to Omar and Era Parks. Elmer attended high school in Roaring Springs, TX. Later in life he married Betty Sue on June 6, 1990 in Roaring Springs, TX. They made their life in Roaring Springs, TX and he enjoyed family, farming, ranching and welding. Elmer was preceded in death by his wife and parents. Those left to cherish his...

Valene Kay Taylor Schmidt was born March 9, 1948 in Crosbyton, TX 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.  She is survived by husband, John of Spur, TX, son, Jaylon and wife Lindy of Arlington,TX, her daughter, Jolynn of Spur,TX, granddaughter, Savannah of San Angelo, TX and grandson, Julian of Fort Worth, TX.  She enjoyed working outside in her...

Lucy Lee Browning went to be with the Lord on November 11, 2020 at the age of 92. Lucy was born on April 1, 1928 in Brownfield, TX to George Purl Sr. and Myrtle Iowne Webb.  She was the 12th of 13 children.  Lucy married Delmer C. Browning on April 5, 1947 in Clairemont, TX.  They made their home on a farm a few miles west of Girard.  They welcomed their son Bruce in 1948 and daughter Jennice in 1957.  Lucy was an avid gardener, reader and homemaker.  She...

It is with great sadness that Joseph and Anna Thibodeaux of Paducah, TX announce the birth and death of their much-loved daughter, Baby Alicemay Katherine Thibodeaux on November 11, 2020 in Lubbock, TX. She will live forever in the hearts of her parents, her sister, Serenity, and her grandparents; Keith and Christine Thibodeaux of Winnie, TX and Tim and Susan Wollam of Santa Fe, TX. The family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, concern and kindness...

Forest Allen Carson, 85, of Matador, TX entered heaven’s gates on Sunday November 8, 2020 in Matador, Texas. Forest was born in Ardmore, OK on April 8, 1935 to Ivy and Peggy Carson. In June of 1959 he married the love of his life Elwanda. They lived in Waco, TX for many years where he drove for various trucking companies and was blessed to retire as a truck driver. Forest was preceded in death by his wife, son, Kit Allen Carson, daughter, Krystal Dawn Carson and parents. Those left...