Obituaries

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...

Dec 28, 2024

Robert Dennis, 96, and Mary Dennis, 89, of Olton, died Saturday, December 28, 2024, near Olton, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2025, at Olton Methodist Church, with Brother Kyle Brock officiating. Interment will follow at Olton Cemetery under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 7:00...

Dec 25, 2024

Douglas Goen, 85, of Olton, went to his heavenly home, December 25, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Main Street Church of Christ, in Olton, with Mr. David Pinkerton officiating.  Interment will follow at Olton Cemetery with Evangelist Dallas Carrasco officiating and under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors. Visitation will...

Dec 23, 2024

Laura Yvonne Smith, 76, of Plainview, died Monday, December 23, 2024, at her home in Plainview, Texas. Arrangements are under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors of Hale Center. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 9th and Columbia Church of Christ, in Plainview, with Mr. Evan Weiss officiating.

Laura was...

Dec 19, 2024

Bobby Dean Williams, 83, of Lubbock and formerly of Olton, died Thursday, December 19, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas.  A celebration of life will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Olton Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.  Arrangements are being handled by Ramage Funeral Directors.

Bobby was born June 7, 1941, in Tahoka,...

Dec 17, 2024

Rodney Brent Hamby, 61, of Olton, died Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Olton Cemetery, with Mr. Daniel "Booner" Smith officiating and under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors.

Brent was born August 16, 1963, in Plainview, Texas, to Houston and Sharron (Dennis)...

Dec 17, 2024

Victor Sauceda, Jr., 61, of Olton, died Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at his home in Olton, Texas. Rosary will be said at 6:00 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2024, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Olton.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Olton Cemetery, with Fr. Jeremy Trull officiating and under the care...

Dec 14, 2024

Manuel M. Sanchez, Jr., 88, of Hart, Texas, died Saturday, December 14, 2024, at his home, in Hart, Texas. Rosary will be said at 6:00 p.m., Monday, December 16, 2024, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, in Hart, Texas. Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, with Fr. David...

Oct 27, 2024

Lester Glenn Carr, 90, of Hale Center, died Sunday, October 27, 2024, in Amarillo, Texas.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the First Baptist Church, in Hale Center, with Rev. Taylor Smith and Mr. Keith Bearden, officiating. Interment will follow at Hale Center Cemetery under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.  The...

Oct 17, 2024

Thomas R. Escalante, 61, of Earth, died Thursday, October 17, 2024, in Littlefield, Texas. Arrangements are being handled by Ramage Funeral Directors.

Thomas was born August 24, 1963, in Dimmitt, Texas, to Francisco and Carmelita (Ruiz) Escalante. A lifetime Earth area resident, Thomas worked in the cotton gins for many years.  On July 19, 1979, Thomas married...

Oct 10, 2024

Alejandro Urbina, 78, of Hart, died Thursday, October 10, 2024, at his home in Hart, Texas. Rosary will be said at 6:00 p.m., Monday, October 14, 2024, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, in Hart. Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, with Fr. David Contreras, officiating. Interment will...

Sep 23, 2024

Juanita Margaret Fent Thomas, 98, of Olton, died Monday, September 23, 2024, in Olton, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 27, 2024, at Olton Cemetery, with Pastor Nathaniel Mische officiating and under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Ramage...