Josie Raetz, 1945–2022

Body MATADOR—Josie Raetz, age 76, passed away on May 1, 2022, in Matador, Texas. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, May 9, 2022 at the Church of Christ, Matador. Visitation was held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

W. E. “Billy” Lyles, Jr., 1927–2022

Body MEMPHIS—W. E. “Billy” Lyles, Jr., 95, of Turkey died Monday, May 2, 2022 in Memphis, Texas. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Dreamland Cemetery in Turkey with Stuart Smith,officiating. Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Memphis.

Deborah “Debbie” Jean

Body Deborah “Debbie” Jean Seigler of Matador, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 17, 2022, at the age of 64. She was born on November 24, 1957 in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Kenneth and Jean Smyers.

Dorothy Mae Cox Russell

Body MATADOR—Dorothy Mae Cox Russell was welcomed to this world on March 9, 1928, in Dickens County, in the home of her maternal grandparents.

Virginia Faye Taylor, 1939–2022

Body Virginia Faye Taylor, age 83, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 in Lockney. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm, Thursday, April 14, 2022 at the South Plains Baptist Church in South Plains, Texas. Interment will follow at Gray Mule Cemetery in Floyd County.

Ruth Ellen Garnett, 1947–2022

Body Ruth Ellen Garnett, 74, passed away on March 21, 2022 at Lonestar Senior Care in Stephenville, Texas. Ruth was born on May 19, 1947 in Matador, Texas, to her parents, Leslie Tutt Garnett and Lois Odessa (Cook) Garnett. She was a retired teacher and real estate agent.

Dianne “Sperry” Bailey, 1946–2022

Body TULIA—Dianne “Sperry” Bailey, 75, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Services will be held at a later time. Arrangements are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Tulia.

Mary Virginia “Topsy” Hunt, 1926–2022

Body LUBBOCK—Viewing and visitation for Mary Virginia “Topsy” Hunt of Lubbock were held Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Resthaven’s Abbey Chapel in Lubbock, Texas. Graveside services were be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Resthaven with Nat Cooper officiating.

Elwanda Jean (Green) Simmons

Body LUBBOCK—Elwanda Jean (Green) Simmons was born June 12, 1937, in Matador, Texas, to James (Jack) C. Green, Jr. and Decima Edna (Faulkner) Green. She passed away from the bonds of this earth on March 2, 2022, at Lubbock, Texas at the age of 84 years, 8 months, and 18 days.

Horace R. “Skeet” Jameson

Body MATADOR—Horace R. “Skeet” Jameson, age 95, of Matador, passed away on February 28, 2022 in Lubbock. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church in Matador, and interment at East Mound Cemetery in Matador.