Obituaries

Aug 3, 2020

Glenda Ruth Chesser "MiMi" Goen, 79, of Olton, died Monday, August 3, 2020, in Olton.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 6, 2020, at Main Street Church of Christ in Olton with Mr. Joe Carrasco and Mr. David Pinkerton officiating.  Interment will follow at Olton Cemetery under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.  The family...

Aug 2, 2020

Gary W. Reed, 73, of Olton, died Sunday, August 2, 2020, in Olton.  Private family services are scheduled at this time under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.

Gary was born October 15, 1946, in Littlefield, Texas, to Carl and Billie Jean (Allen) Reed.  He married Beth Rankin on June 3, 1965, and they moved to Olton...

Jul 27, 2020

Jimmie Ray Lawson, 76, of Olton TX, joined The Lord in Heaven, Monday, July 27, 2020. He was surrounded by the precious nurses of the Olton Running Water Draw Care Center. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, July 30, 2020, at Olton Cemetery, with Bro. David Azam and Mr. Jeremy Sims officiating and under the care of...

Jul 25, 2020

J.P. "Jay" Nafzger, 84, of Canyon and formerly of Olton, went to be with Jesus, Saturday, July 25, 2020.  Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Olton Cemetery with Chaplain Stuart Smith officiating and under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors of Olton. Viewing will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday,...

Jul 24, 2020

Gary Lee DeBerry, 76, of Olton, died Friday, July 24, 2020, at his home.  No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors.

Gary was born September 3, 1943, in Amherst, Texas, to Rufus and Annie Dee (Richards) DeBerry.  A lifetime Olton resident, Gary farmed, ranched, and ran cattle in...

Jul 22, 2020

Sherry L. Smyth, 52, of Midland, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020, in Lubbock.  Memorial services will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, July 27, 2020, at the First United Methodist Church in Olton and under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.  Viewing will be held from 1:00 to 7:00 PM, Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Ramage Funeral Directors in...

Jul 22, 2020

Margie Coen, 88, of Olton, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020, in Olton.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, Friday, July 24, 2020, at the First United Methodist Church in Olton with Pastor Sammy Espinosa, Brother Patrick Hamilton, and Rev. Wesley Putnam officiating.  Interment will follow at Littlefield Cemetery in Littlefield under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.  Visitation...

Jul 21, 2020

Charles E. Martin, 90, of Olton, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020, in Plainview.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00am, Friday, July 24, 2020, at Olton Cemetery with Pastor Sammy Espinosa and Rev. Gayle Thornberry officiating and under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 7:00pm, Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Ramage Funeral...

Jul 16, 2020

Leopoldo G. Martinez, 85, of Hale Center, died Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Hale Center.  Mass will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 23, 2020, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Hale Center with Fr. Jacob Powell officiating.  Interment will follow at Hale Center Cemetery under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.

Leopoldo was born April...

Jul 15, 2020

Wanda Gwenelle "Rainie" Jacobs, 92, of Plainview, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020, in Olton.  Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date. Local arrangements are under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.

Gwen was born December 20, 1927, in Brownfield, Texas, to Rome and Forrest (Stover) Jacobs.  She was the youngest of seven children.  Gwen lived...

Jul 14, 2020

LaVerne Hysinger George passed away peacefully, at home, on July 14, at the age of 92.

LaVerne was born on June 1, 1928, in Crowell, Texas. Her family later moved to Olton, Texas, where she lived most of her life. LaVerne was an Olton High School graduate. She later worked at Olton State Bank as a teller....

Jul 13, 2020

Connie Hulsey, 69, of Olton, died Monday, July 13, 2020, at her home, in Olton.  Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Olton Cemetery with Mr. Joe Carrasco officiating and under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Friday, July 17, 2020, at Ramage Funeral...

Jul 13, 2020

Logan Elizabeth "Nig" Hopper, 88, of Olton, died Monday, July 13, 2020, in Olton.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 7:00 pm, Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Ramage Funeral Directors in Olton.  Private family services will be held at Olton Cemetery and under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.

Nig was born July 20, 1931, in...

Jul 11, 2020

Mildred Ann "Carter" Smith, 88, of Olton, Texas, died peacefully in her home on July 11, 2020.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Main Street Church of Christ in Olton with Mr. Joe Carrasco officiating.  Interment will follow at Olton Cemetery under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.  The family will receive...

Jul 8, 2020

Judy Jaso, 64, of Olton, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in Amarillo.  Services will be at 10:00 am, Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at the First Assembly of God Church in Olton with Rev. Ted Teeter officiating.  Interment will follow at Olton Cemetery under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.  Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 pm, Sunday,...

Jul 1, 2020

Harold Dean Carson, 90, of Olton, died Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in Lubbock.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, July 6, 2020, at Olton Cemetery with Brother Glenn Harlin and Pastor Valentine Martinez officiating and under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 5, from 12:00 to 6:00 PM, at Ramage...

Jun 30, 2020

Pioquinto Albert Ruiz, Jr., 56, of Albuquerque, New Mexico and formerly of Olton, Texas, died Tuesday, June 30, 2020, in Albuquerque.  Rosary will be said at 6:00 PM, Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Ramage Funeral Directors in Olton.  Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 3, 2020, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Olton with Fr. Jacob...

Jun 26, 2020

Bonifacio Pando Gonzalez, 82, of Hale Center, died Friday, June 26, 2020, in Hale Center.  Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, June 29, 2020, at Hale Center Cemetery with Rev. Noe Gonzales officiating and under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.  Visitation will be held at Ramage Funeral Directors in Hale Center from 11:00 AM to...

Jun 10, 2020

Richard Walker Hall was born in 1947 and grew up in Olton, Texas.  He passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2020, in Texarkana, Texas.  He is preceded in death by his parents, William Thomas and Audrey Jean (Walker) Hall and a nephew, Travis Scribner.  He is survived by his wife, Mary, daughter, Kimberly and her husband Caldwell Shine, daughter, Becky...

May 31, 2020

Tommy Thornton, 63, of Hale Center, died Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Lubbock.  Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Jerusalem Community Baptist Church in Hale Center with Brother Terry Wright officiating and under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.

Tommy was born November 28, 1956, in Littlefield, Texas.  A lifetime...