Betty June Bearden, lifelong resident of Matador, Tx, left her earthly home and entered the gates of Heaven on April 6, 2024 at the age of 95. She was born to Doug Meador and Chloe Blair on June 23, 1928 in Matador.

Jeffrey Hal Braselton, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, was born on December 30, 1961, in Matador, Texas. He peacefully finished his race at his ranch, surrounded by loved ones, on April 1, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and generosity that will forever be remembered.

Michael Arnold Dietrich, 69, of Providence, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Harvest Christian Fellowship, with Pastor Anthony Longoria officiating. Burial followed in the Plainview Cemetery under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview.

Donnie Ray Rogers, born on September 1, 1953, in Matador, Texas, peacefully passed away March 15, 2024, at the age of 70. Donnie was the epitome of selflessness, known for his unwavering love and generosity.

OBITUARIES Erika Rena Fullingim, 38, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024. A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m.

Joseph Earl“Joe” Burnett, 1952–2024 71, of Howardwick, Texas died Friday, February 23, 2024 in Howardwick, Texas. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m.

of Snyder died Monday, January 22, 2024, at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 83. Howard was born on September 5, 1940 in Hamilton, Texas, to Lee Limmer and Edna Bottlinger Limmer. When Howard was five, the family moved to Slaton, Texas, when his father became an engineer for the Santa Fe Railroad. He grew up there alongside his older sisters, Natrell Limmer Love and Charlene Limmer Gilliland. As an adolescent, he was confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Slaton. He was a member of the Slaton Tigers football team and enjoyed the thrill and fun of being a rodeo bull rider. It was in Slaton that he began working for the C.R. Anthony Company as a young man.

Kathy Lynette Welch, 64, of Idaho passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m.

Betty Lou Luckett went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2023. Betty was born October 9, 1942, to parents Avery William and Margie Roller Payne and raised on the family farm east of Roaring Springs, Texas, with her younger sisters Judy and Susan.

Charlotte Nellie (Owens) McCauley died unexpectedly but peacefully at LCJC/Midway Church. Charlotte was born on October 28, 1953 in Spur, Texas, to Melvin Sr. and Ethel Jo Owens. She was a part of the 1972 Spur High School class and later graduated from Draughon’s Business School in 1976.