Allen Ray Martin, 1965–2022

Allen Ray Martin was born on August 2,1965 in Matador, Texas, to Alvin and Jan Martin. He was suddenly called home on May 17, 2022. Ray was a man who knew no stranger; he enjoyed talking to everyone. He loved life and his family.

Roy Rosser, d. 2022

Roy Rosser, 74, a true-grit and proud lifelong Texan, died peacefully in his home on Sunday, May 8, 2022. Born in Dallas, Texas, to Bob and Eloise Rosser, he was a proud Mesquite-O, graduating from Mesquite High School in 1966.

Josie Raetz, 1945–2022

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., Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Moore-Rose Funeral Home, Floydada.

W. E. “Billy” Lyles, Jr., 1927–2022

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

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

MATADOR—Dorothy Mae Cox Russell was welcomed to this world on March 9, 1928, in Dickens County, in the home of her maternal grandparents. She was the third child, and only daughter, of Meddie Viola Howell Cox and Luther Lois Cox, who were then living at the Turtle Hole Camp of the Matador Ranch.

Virginia Faye Taylor, 1939–2022

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

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

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. Dianne was born on December 11, 1946 in Plainview, Texas to Marvin and Margrete (Sumner) Reynolds.

Mary Virginia “Topsy” Hunt, 1926–2022

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.