Obituaries

Apr 25, 2025

Santiago H. Medellin, Jr., 44, of Plainview, Texas, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2025, and 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at New Creation In Christ Church, in Plainview. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 1, 2025,...

Apr 25, 2025

Betty Hackler Slaughter, 88 of Levelland, Texas, formerly of Olton, Texas, went home to her Lord and Savior on April 25, 2025, in Levelland. Family visitation will be held Saturday morning, May 3, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Ramage Funeral Directors, in Olton. Graveside services will be held at Olton Cemetery, Saturday, May 3, 2025, at...

Apr 23, 2025

Ermelinda Cortez, 61, a lifelong resident of Olton, Texas, passed away on April 23, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas.

Ermelinda was born in Olton to Pedro Jr. and Anita (Gonzales) Cortez. A devoted member of Trinity Baptist Church, she lived her life rooted in faith, family, and service to others. Known for her loving heart, caring nature, and...

Apr 21, 2025

Norma Mejia Monreal, 44, of Katy/San Saba and formerly of Earth, passed from this life, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Austin, Texas. Due to weather,  the graveside service has been changed to a communion service at 12:30 p.m., at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Olton with Deacon Richard Martinez officiating and under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors.

Apr 13, 2025

Frances "Chunky" Harrell Chumrey, 102, of Plainview and formerly of Halfway, passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, April 13th, 2025, at her residence in Westridge Manor in Plainvew, TX.  Viewing will be held from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 14, 2025, at Ramage Funeral Directors, in Hale Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m.,...

Apr 3, 2025

Danny Collins, 74, of Olton, died Thursday, April 3, 2025, in his home surrounded by family. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Olton Cemetery, with Rev. Ronnie Newton officiating and under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from...

Mar 31, 2025

Samuel Paul "Sam" Martins, 19, of Hale Center, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025. A funeral mass will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 26, 2025, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, with Father Alex Ambrose, officiating. A reception will follow from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Taqueria Florencia Restaurant in Hale Center.

Samuel was born April...

Mar 26, 2025

Rocky Castillo, 52, of Haltom City and formerly of Hale Center, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Fort Worth. A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 31, 2025, at Ramage Funeral Directors, in Hale Center. Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m., Monday, March 31, 2025, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, in Hale...

Mar 7, 2025

Jennifer Marie Williams, 35, of Hale Center, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025. A visitation will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 14, 2025, at Ramage Funeral Directors in Hale Center. Funeral services will follow at 5:00 p.m. at Ramage Funeral Directors.

Jennifer was born November 30, 1989, in Hale Center, Texas, to...

Mar 3, 2025

Reyes Franco Robles, Sr., 64, of Hale Center, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 7, 2025, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, in Hale Center, with Father Alex Ambrose officiating. Interment will follow at Hale Center Cemetery under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors. Visitation will be held from 1:00...

Feb 17, 2025

Sharon Ann Digby, 75, of Olton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Monday, February 17, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 21, 2025, at the First Baptist Church, in Olton, with Mr. Daniel Smith and Evangelist Dallas Carrasco, officiating. Interment will follow at Olton Cemetery under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors.  Visitation...

Feb 15, 2025

Gilbert Carabajal, 50, of Rowlett and formerly of Olton, died Saturday, February 15, 2025, at his home in Rowlett. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Olton Cemetery under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors.

Gilbert was born October 20, 1974, in Littlefield, Texas, to Pete and Ester (Rosalez) Carabajal.  A...

Feb 8, 2025

Marcus Robert Ramage, 82, of Odessa, died Saturday, February 8, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family, in Odessa, Texas.  Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 24, 2025, at Highland United Methodist Church, in Odessa, with Pastor Jon Hendricks and Reverend Dustin S. Burrow officiating and under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors.

Jan 31, 2025

Brenda Jean Elam, 78, of Olton, died Friday, January 31, 2025, in Olton, Texas.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Olton with Brother David Azam officiating. Interment will follow at Plainview Memorial Park, in Plainview, under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.  The family will receive friends...

Jan 29, 2025

Benito "Benny" Sifuentes, 89, of Olton, died Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in Olton, Texas. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 1, 2025, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Olton with Fr. Alex Ambrose officiating.  Interment will follow at 2:00 p.m., at Spur Memorial Cemetery in Spur, Texas, under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors. Visitation will...

Jan 25, 2025

Juanita Antonia Perez, 46, of Earth, Texas, died Saturday, January 25, 2025, in Olton, Texas.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 29, 2025 and from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Ramage Funeral Directors, in Olton.

Juanita was born April 2, 1978, in Chandler, Arizona, to Roberto Avalos...

Jan 21, 2025

Harold Ray Bowen, 91, of Hale Center, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the First Baptist Church, in Hale Center, with Rev. Taylor Smith and Dr. Kris Knippa, officiating.  Interment will follow at Hale Center Cemetery under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors.  The...

Jan 20, 2025

Robert Joel "Bobby" Turner, 74, of Olton, Texas, died Monday, January 20, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the First Baptist Church, in Olton, with Brother David Azam officiating.  Interment will follow at Olton Cemetery under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.,...

Jan 14, 2025

On Thursday, July 7, 1988, Christina "Tina" Padilla Rejino was born to Baltazar and Avelina (Estrada) Padilla in Levelland, Texas.  Tina spent the next 36 years of her life loving the Lord and serving others. On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, God called Tina home after a brave battle with cancer.

Proverbs 31:26-28 says, "She opens her mouth...

Jan 12, 2025

Evaristo Holguin, 82, of Olton, died Sunday, January 12, 2025, at his home, in Olton, Texas. Rosary will be said at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, in Olton. Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 16, 2025, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, with Fr. Raymundo Manriquez, officiating.  Interment will follow at...