Gerber

Alvina Gerber, 95 of Nazareth, Texas, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, in Dimmitt, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, Nov.4, at 10 a.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Nazareth, with Celebrants Nick Gerber and Arokiaraj Samala and Deacons Bob Birkenfeld and Joe Hochstein.

Buxkemper

James A. Buxkemper, 81 of Nazareth, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, in Lubbock. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Nov. 6, at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church with Father Arokiaraj Samala, Deacon Bob Birkenfeld, and Deacon Joe Hochstein as celebrants.

Ehly

Glenn Anthony Ehly, 67 of Nazareth,Texas, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Nov.10, at 10 a.m.

Legendary coach passes away

Coach Dean Weese, legendary coach in the Texas Panhandle, passed away on Oct. 28, leaving behind an incredible legacy of basketball coaching. Weese amassed an amazing 1,207-197 record in a 42year coaching career at the high school, colligate and professional levels.

Kay

Bobby Lee (Bob) Kay passed away on Oct. 17. Bob was born to Ovry Virgil Kay and Minnie B. (King) Kay in Maysbelle, Garvin Co., Oklahoma. The family moved to Texas when he was 14. He attended Plainview High School where he enjoyed sports, especially basketball and football.

Watch what you say

The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit. Proverbs 15:4 Like most people, I become disillusioned when circumstances don’t turn out the way I’d hoped. I was feeling particularly low the other day when a project I’d been giving my all for was abruptly terminated.

Jones

E.M. “PeePaw” Jones Jr., 92 of Dimmitt, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct.16, 2023, in Dimmitt. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Coby Gilbreath and Dr. Jonathan Sullivan officiating.

DuLaney

Visitation for Joe Bob Du-Laney will be held on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Brooks Chapel in Canyon, Texas. He was called to his final resting place on Oct. 14, 2023. Graveside Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct.

Lopez

Adan V. Lopez also known as “Adam” or “PaPa”, 55 of Dimmitt, Texas, passed away in Lubbock, Texas, on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. at the First Methodist Church with the Rev. Eliezer Garrido and the Rev. Abel Vargas, Jr.

Ortiz

Olivia Ortiz, 95 of Dimmitt, Texas, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, in Amarillo, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Celebrant David Contreras and Deacons John Nino and Richard Martinez officiating.