Obituaries

Mar 19, 2019

Karlene "Renee" Wood Williams died peacefully in Plainview, Texas on March 19, 2019 at the age of 69 following a series of strokes. Her devotion to her family and her never wavering faith in God gave her strength and encouragement to support her through this time and ultimately gave her peace.

Renee' was born on December 18,...

Mar 18, 2019

Ancelmo Guerrero, 71, of Olton, died Monday, March 18, 2019, in Plainview.  Rosary will be said at 5:00 PM, Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Olton.  Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Thursday, March 21, 2019, at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Fr. Martin Pena officiating.  Interment will follow at Olton Cemetery under the...

Mar 13, 2019

Enid Wilson Givens, 96, of Olton, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in Olton. She was born on July 19, 1922 in Des Moines, Iowa to Bailey O. Wilson and Iris Louva (Green) Wilson.

Enid came to Texas in 1939 and married D.L. Givens on March 1, 1940. She was a teacher's aide at Olton Independent School...

Mar 9, 2019

Kayleen Danett Couch, 51, passed from this life Saturday March 9, 2019 in Texas City, TX. She was born in Plainview, Tx on November 13, 1967 to James and Doreen Couch and was welcomed by two older sisters, Doretta and Lorenda. Kayleen attended Olton schools all 13 years, being active in FFA and band. Upon graduation from Olton High...

Mar 7, 2019

Alton Muse, 80, died Thursday, March 7, 2019, in Lubbock.  Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday,  March 9, 2019, at Abernathy Cemetery in Abernathy and under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.

Mar 5, 2019

Tony Jones, 68, of Hale Center, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Hale Center.  Tony was born February 12, 1951, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, to G.C. and Juanell (Dillard) Jones.  He married Kayla Newton on August 19, 2001, in Lubbock.  Tony was a truckdriver and known as the family mechanic because of his ability to fix anything.  Moving...

Feb 27, 2019

Ordie Lou Gentry, 97, of Olton, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019, in Olton.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 2, 2019, at the First Baptist Church in Olton with Brother David Azam officiating.  Interment will follow at 2:30 PM, Saturday, March 2, at Englewood Cemetery in Slaton, Texas and under the direction of Ramage...

Feb 24, 2019

Melissa (Lisa) Madrigal, 53, of Hale Center, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019. She was born April 22, 1965, in Abernathy, the daughter of Antonio and Lidia Valdivia. She graduated from Plainview High School in 1983, where she was a member of the band.

Lisa was a loving, devoted mother to Lindsey and Jonathan and spent...

Feb 19, 2019

Weyland Worth Snipes, 85, of Hale Center, died Tuesday, February 19, 2019, in Lubbock.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, February 22, 2019, at the First Baptist Church in Hale Center with Dr. Kris Knippa and Dr. Gene Meacham officiating.  Interment will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 23, 2019, at May Cemetery in May,...

Feb 8, 2019

Aubrey Frank Smyth, 91, of Olton, died Friday, February 8, 2019, in Olton.  Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, February 11, 2019, at the First United Methodist Church in Olton with Brother Larry Holder and Brother Neely Landrum officiating.  Interment will follow at Olton Cemetery under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.  The family will receive friends...

Feb 4, 2019

Bobby Dewayne Taylor, 60, of Hale Center, died Monday, February 4, 2019, in Plainview, Texas.  Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 7, 2019, at Littlefield Memorial Park in Littlefield, Texas with Brother Robert Malcom officiating and under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.  Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, February 6, 2019...

Feb 2, 2019

Jolene Bryant Chitwood, 88, of Olton, died Saturday, February 2, 2019, in Lubbock.  Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at Olton Cemetery, with her grandson, Anthony Watt, officiating and under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.  The family will receive friends at Ramage Funeral Directors from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, February 4,...

Dec 27, 2018

Charles E. Gallaway, 97, of Olton, died Thursday, December 27, 2018, in Olton.  Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Monday, December 31, 2018, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Olton with Father Sylvester DSouza officiating.  Interment will follow at Olton Cemetery under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.  The family will receive friends at Ramage Funeral Directors in...

Dec 22, 2018

Apolonio "Polo" Luera, 89, of Olton, died Saturday, December 22, 2018, in Olton.  Rosary will be said at 6:00 PM, Sunday, December 23, 2018, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Olton.  Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Monday, December 24, 2018, at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Fr. Sylvester DSouza officiating.  Interment will follow at Olton Cemetery under...

Dec 19, 2018

Frances "Kika" Alirez, 70, of Olton, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018, in Olton. Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Olton Cemetery with Mr. Jon Hernandez officiating and under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.  The family will receive friends at Ramage Funeral Directors in Olton from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Friday, December 21,...

Dec 12, 2018

Ronnie Digby, 73, of Olton, died Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Olton.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 15, 2018, at the First Baptist Church in Olton with Joe Carrasco and Reydon Stanford officiating.  Interment will follow at Olton Cemetery under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.  Viewing will be held at Ramage Funeral Directors...

Dec 7, 2018

Ellen Small, 100, of Olton, died Friday, December 7, 2018, in Plainview.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, December 10, 2018, at Olton Cemetery, with Brother Neely Landrum officiating and under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.  The family will receive friends at Ramage Funeral Directors in Olton from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Sunday, December 9,...

Dec 7, 2018

Pedro Flores Garcia, Jr., 88, of Halfway, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018, surrounded by his family at his beloved home.  Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 10, 2018, at the First Baptist Church in Olton with Pastor Arturo DeLaCruz officiating.  Interment will follow at Hale Center Cemetery in Hale Center under the direction of Ramage...

Dec 4, 2018

Isaiah Alexander Soliz, infant son of Anthony and JoMarie (Pinkerton) Soliz, was born December 4, 2018 and became an angel of God on December 4, 2018.  Graveside services were held Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Halfway Cemetery in Halfway. Isaiah's grandparents include Scott and Cynthia Pinkerton and Tony and Susan Soliz

Dec 2, 2018

Juan Contreras Esquivel, 56, of Olton, died Sunday, December 2, 2018, in Rio Grande City.  Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, December 7, 2018, at Olton Cemetery with Pastor Valentine Martinez officiating and under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.

Juan was born January 17, 1962, in Quahilla, Mexico, to Juan M. and Abigail...