On Saturday, December 9, 2023, our rock, protector, husband, dad, son and brother, Rance Pernell, was called to the Lord at the age of 49. Rance Lynn Pernell, age 49, passed away on December 9, 2023.

PAMPA— Rocky Lucas, 75, of Pampa, Texas, formerly of Ransom Canyon, Texas, passed away on December 2, 2023 at his home in Pampa. Memorial services were held 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 8, 2023, at First Baptist Church in Pampa with Rev.

Bobbye Lu Bean, age 92, passed away in the early morning of Wednesday, December 7, 2023, at her home in Silverton, Texas. Funeral services were held on Monday, December 11, at 1:00 p.m., at the First Baptist Church in Silverton, with Pastors G.J.

CLAY COUNTY, TEXAS— Donald Fleming, 87, of Byers, Texas, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023. A memorial service was held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Byers Community Center in Byers, Texas.

Bailey Buren Loyd, age 76, of Silverton, passed away, Tuesday, November 14, 2023. A graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the Silverton Cemetery, with Brian West officiating. Visitation was from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 18, 2023, in the parlor of the Moore-Rose Silverton Visitation Center.

Alvaro Vasquez Cisneros, Sr., 1943–2023 A lva ro “ S h o r t y ” Vasquez Cisneros, Sr., 80, of Lubbock, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2023. Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, from 9 a.m.

Helen Joyce Woodley Harrison, age 95, a lifelong resident of Cottle County, Texas, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on October 22, 2023, at Stonewall Living Center, Aspermont, Texas.

Michael Larry Hoyle passed away in Lubbock, Texas, on October 12, 2023, at the age of 82. Larry was born on March 3, 1941, at his home in Roaring Springs, Texas, to Mike and Virginia Hoyle. After Larry attended elementary school through the 3rd grade in Roaring Springs, the family moved to Matador, where he graduated from Matador High School in 1959. As a child, he was an active Boy Scout and member of the Methodist Youth Fellowship. He was also a member of the Matador football team and FFA. Larry attended Texas Technological College, where he was a member of the Saddle Tramps. He first majored in engineering, but after enjoying the college life a little too much, he wisely chose to change his major to accounting. While at Texas Tech, Larry was a representative for the School of Business to the Supreme Court of Texas Tech. He went on to graduate in January of 1964. His love for the Red Raiders continued throughout his life.

CARLSBAD, N.M.—Joyce Marie Jameson, 94, of E. Derrick Rd., passed away on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Katy, Texas with family. A viewing was held Thursday, September 28, 2023, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Denton-Wood Funeral Home, 1001 N. Canal Street, Carlsbad, N.M. 88220. Funeral services were planned for Friday, September 29, 2023 at 10 a.m. in the Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed at the new section of Carlsbad Cemetery.