Lera Kate Hutcherson Powell, 1941–2026

Body Lera Kate Hutcherson Powell, 84, of Memphis, Texas, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026.Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2026, in the First Methodist Church in Memphis with Dr. Stan Cosby and Rev. Daniel Downey officiating.

Clovia Ruth Rice

Body 1951–2026Clovia Ruth Rice was laid to rest on March 15, 2026 at Roaring Springs Cemetery in Motley County, Texas. She was born August 29, 1951 to Joe B. Rice, Sr. and Lona (Chaney) Gaylor. Clovia died January 2, 2026, in Calhoun, Ga., from an advanced form of cancer.

James “Jim” Davis

Body 1953–2026With heavy hearts, we announce that James “Jim” Davis of Silverton, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 2, 2026, in Silverton. Funeral arrangements are under the supervision of Bartley Funeral Home of Plainview, Texas.

James Patrick “Pat” Seigler, 1940–2026

Body James Patrick “Pat” Seigler passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Matador, Texas. Graveside services were held on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Paducah, Texas. Arrangements were under the direction of Bartley Funeral Home of Plainview.

Georgie Williams Lewis, d. 2026

Body Georgie Williams Lewis, a descendant of one of the founding members of the Pitchfork Land & Cattle Co. in Guthrie, Texas, passed away at the age of 103 in Gulf Stream, Florida, on Feb. 26, 2026.

Claud Ewald Robison, 1951–2026

Body It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Claud Ewald Robison, 74, of Howardwick, Texas, on January 6, 2026, just 3 days shy of his 75th birthday.Claud was born on January 9, 1951, to Jim (B.J.) and Billie Jean Robison of Turkey, Texas.

Victor Truitt Read, 1962–2026

Body Victor Truitt Read,  was born Oct. 17, 1961, in the Motley County Hospital in Matador, Texas. He died Jan. 27, 2026, in Matador, Texas.He is preceded in death by his parents, Truitt Read and Chelsea Read, of Matador.

Neil Wayne Guest, 1953–2026

Body Neil Wayne Guest was born December 30, 1953, to James Smith Guest and Rita Nell (Lane) Guest. Neil went to his Heavenly home on January 5, 2026, at the age of 72 years.Graveside services were scheduled for Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at 2 p.m.

Ronald Vaughan, 1942–2026

Body Ronald Vaughan, 83, of Arlington, Texas, formerly of Silverton, Texas, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026.The family received friends beginning at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, followed by funeral services celebrating Ronald’s life at 1:00 p.m.

Ronald Dean Willmon, 1945–2026

Body Ronald Dean Willmon, 80, of Whitney, Texas, passed away on December 20, 2025, after a battle with pancreatic cancer.Born August 31, 1945, in Spur, Texas, to Pinkney Willmon and Bertha Ann Cooper, Ronald was the youngest of six children.