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Jimmy Wayne Powell, 66, of Spur, TX passed away peacefully on February 26, 2021. Jimmy was born on November 15, 1954 in Matador, TX to Jesse Joe and Ella Bertha (Farris) Powell. Jimmy was a 1973 graduate of Spur High School.  He was a graphic designer and loved to cook for family and friends.  He is survived by his mother, Bertha Powell of Spur, TX, sisters Ella Jo Sisk-Richey and husband Wayne of Idalou, TX, and Mary Ruth Wessels and husband Dennis of Belen, NM. his good friend...

Larry Dean Rapier, 83, passed from this life February 22, 2021 in Jayton, Texas after suffering a debilitating stroke one year earlier. He wanted nothing more than to leave this world and go to be with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Larry was born November 8, 1937 in Oklahoma. From an early age, he developed a love for animals; especially dogs and horses. He served his country by enlisting in the United States Navy and served from 1955-1958 as a radio operator. Larry was a cowboy;...

Thomas Cristol Swaringen died in Lubbock, Texas, on February 20, 2021 at the age of 87. Cristol was born on September 5, 1933 to Claude and Faye Spears Swaringen. Cristol married his high school sweetheart, Maude Elizabeth Edwards on June 22, 1951 in Dickens, TX. They had 2 children. Cristol was a farmer his whole life, even driving a tractor 2 weeks ago. He was a member of Dickens Baptist Church and a deacon for over 40 years. Cristol is survived by his wife of 69 years, Maude Swaringen of...

Royce Gwyn Long, 85, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Born at home in Girard, Texas on December 31, 1935, Gwyn was the oldest of three children of Willis Jewel Long and Thelma Lou (Jac) Luna Long. He lived in Girard until the family moved to Bizbee, Arizona when he was 3 years old. After about four years, they returned to Girard to the farm where he stayed until graduation from Girard High except for a couple of years in Wink, Texas. While in Wink he was...

***PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT ON BEHALF OF FAMILY*** Judi McBee, a longtime resident of Cottle County, has passed away. In honoring Judi in lieu of flowers the family asked donations be made to a charity of your choice. If and when, any and all services, will be handled by the family and will be private.

Mac Farrel Driggers, 88, loving husband and father, stepped out of this life and into eternal life with Jesus on Monday, February 1, 2021. A celebration of Mac's life will be held Friday, February 5, at 2:00p.m., at First Baptist Church in Spur, TX, a visitation will follow the celebration service in the fellowship hall all are welcome. Services are under the direction of Zapata Funeral Home in Spur. Mac was born on May 5, 1932 in Gilpin, TX to Walter and Mattie Driggers. He graduated...

Pat Staggs left this earth on January 24th,2021 to be with loved ones in Heaven. Born Patricia Jean Kirby in Paducah, TX to Alton R Kirby and Dorothy (Wall) Kirby. She married Preston Staggs August 31,1962. She taught school in Matador and Midland. Preston and Pat had one daughter, Trisha. Pat loved playing cards, music and singing, and thrift store shopping. Pat was a member of First Baptist Church where she sang in choir. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Preston, both parents...

Guadalupe Morales, 97, of Roaring Springs, TX died on January 19, 2021. Guadalupe was born March 4, 1923 in Temple TX to Francisco and Maria Morales. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, and aunt to so many nieces and nephews.  With unwavering faith in God, she led her life in a quiet manner often showing her labor of love by cooking and sewing for people. She was well known for her exceptional pecans, spending many hours harvesting and nurturing them to perfection before mailing...

Linda Sue Henderson (Alderman) died peacefully on January 18, 2021 at the age of 73. Linda Sue Henderson was born on May 4, 1947 in Winfield, Kansas to Jesse and Esther Finuf Alderman. She married her lifelong friend and the love of her life Bobby Henderson on May 1, 1977. After moving to Spur, Texas she began working for Spur ISD and throughout the years spoke fondly of her time spent with the students and staff at the school in Spur. Linda is...