All Obituaries

      Huley Newton, “Pete” Day, 98, passed away on April 17, 2019 at his home in North Richland Hills. Pete was preceded  in death by his parents, Egbert and Della Day; his wife of 63 years, Delpha  Atkins Day; his second wife of 7 years, Mary Campbell Day; sister, Mavis Adams; brothers, Allen Gatlin, Wallace Day, Gordon Day, Truman Day, Billy Day and 6 siblings who died in early childhood. He is survived by 3 daughters & son-in-laws; Carol &...

Due to the Weather, services for Gerry Hughes has been moved to the Dickens Sr. Citizens Center in Dickens, TX 2:00 PM Sunday April 14, 2019.   Gerry Estep Hughes Gerry Estep Hughes, 77, of Roaring Springs, TX, born July 5, 1941, in Spur, TX, went to her heavenly home on April 11, 2019. A visitation will be held Saturday, April 13th from 5-7 PM at Zapata Funeral Home in Spur, TX. Graveside services will be at 2 PM Sunday, April 14th at the Afton Cemetery. Gerry was preceded in death...

Trudy LaVrae Hand, 71, of Wolfforth, TX left this earth on April 9, 2019 in her home where she wanted to be. Trudy was born in Paducah, TX on June 26, 1947 to Billy and Pauline Hand. She graduated from Roaring Springs High School and went on to college at WT. She received an associate degree in Court Reporting & Legal Assistance from Lipert. Trudy worked for the USDA as a seed analyst then the Lubbock Police Department as a dispatcher.  She went to the Police Academy and served as...

Geeneta McAllister, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 29, 2019 in Crosbyton, TX. She was born June 9, 1926 in Spur, TX to Bill and Marie Dement. She married JW McAllister December 30, 1947. He died November 26, 1996. They had two children; Andy McAllister, born March 24, 1953 and Nancy Stone, born November 22, 1954. Geeneta loved the Lord, her family and adored her grandchildren. Her uplifting personality deemed her a “Social Butterfly.” Later in life she...

Clemmie Vaughn- Hampton was born May 15, 1944 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Nathaniel and Margie Ree Vaughn At an early age Clemmie accepted Christ at East Caney Baptist Church in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Clemmie united to Antioch Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Eli Cooper in Paducah. Clemmie was united in marriage to the love of her life Henry L. Hampton, and to this union 3 children were born. Clemmie was an amazing mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and speaker; she spoke on...

Longtime area resident leaves modest home to reside in beautiful new mansion in heaven      A longtime 91-year-old Paducah and Cottle County well-known resident is enjoying the life in a brand new mansion in heaven, according to qualified sources.      Joyce Christine Burton, the wife of the late Cletus Burton and employee of more than 30 years for Dr. Jimmy Bratton, dentist, died in the evening of March 13, 2019, in the Childress Healthcare Center. She was a...

J. Verne Dumont, 93, returned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 12th, 2019. J. Verne was born March 26th, 1925 to Elger and Oma Dumont of Paducah, Texas. He married Oline Lacy Bocklman in 1956. She preceded him in death on February 11th, 2006. Randall Bocklman, stepson, also preceded him in death on April 30th, 2016. J. Verne is survived by Gail Bockleman Phillips, Stepdaughter. He was blessed with 4 grandchildren, Jaimie Brawley, Lori Powell, Kelly Hulen, Shawn Bockleman; 10 great...

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  John Clayton Baum was born the fourth of five children to Moses & Irene (née White) Baum in Cross Plains, Texas on August 20, 1931. J. Clayton Baum moved with his family at the age of eight to McAdoo, Texas. He attended schools there and graduated from McAdoo High School in 1948. Clayton proudly served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Washington State, Japan, and Korea from 1954-1956. He married the Love of his life, Jamie Nell Simmons of Spur, Texas on March 28,...

Ronald Howard Lewis, 81, returned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Ronald was born to Leon and Muriel Lewis on February 15, 1938 in Frederick, Oklahoma. They moved to Texas in 1945, where Ronald graduated from Muleshoe High School. Like most who are raised in rural communities, agriculture always had a large role in Ronald’s life. However, working with horses and cattle quickly became his passion which led him to spend most of his life as a cowboy, dedicating 41 years...