Obituaries

Apr 23, 2024

Anita Jane Sullivan, 89, of Olton, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Plainview, Texas.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 26, 2024, at Main Street Church of Christ, in Olton, with Mr. Gail Bizzell officiating.  Interment will follow in the Sullivan Family Cemetery, north of Olton, under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors. Visitation will...

Apr 4, 2024

Reyes Ruiz Garza, 80, of Olton, died Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Olton, Texas.  Rosary will be said at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, April 7, 2024, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Olton.  A communion service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 8, 2024, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, in Olton, with Deacon Natividad Sandoval officiating.  Interment will...

Mar 29, 2024

Laura Jean Betancourt, 50, of Hale Center, died Friday, March 29, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas.

Laura was born June 8, 1973, in Live Oak, Florida, to James and Betty (Barker) Trutt. Moving to Hale Center in 1996, Laura often volunteered at the First Baptist Church. She always had candy in her pockets and she loved the color...

Mar 18, 2024

Sammy Gonzales, 67, of Olton, died Monday, March 18, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Main Street Church of Christ, in Olton, with Evangelist Dallas Carrasco and Pastor Roger Velasquez officiating and under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.,...

Mar 13, 2024

Ruben Ruiz, 48, of Abernathy and formerly of Hale Center, died Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 15, 2024, at Ramage Funeral Directors in Hale Center. No services are scheduled at this time.

Ruben was born December 26, 1975, in Hale Center, Texas, to Raul...

Mar 1, 2024

Antonio "Tony" Valdez, 70, of Olton, died Friday, March 1, 2024, in Olton.  No services are scheduled at this time.  Cremation arrangements are under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors.

Tony was born May 23, 1953, in Linares, Durango, Mexico, to Antonio Sr. and Refugio (Calderon) Valdez.  A longtime Olton resident, Tony was a mechanic and machine...

Feb 29, 2024

Maria Elena Herrera, 54, of Dimmitt and formerly of Olton, died Thursday, February 29, 2024, in Dimmitt, Texas. Rosary will be said at 6:00 p.m., Monday, March 4, 2024, at Ramage Funeral Directors in Olton.  Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, in Olton, with Fr. Alex Ambrose officiating and...

Feb 16, 2024

Martin Esquivel, 58, of Olton, died Friday, February 16, 2024, in Plainview, Texas.  Rosary will be said at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Ramage Funeral Directors in Olton.  Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2024, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Olton with Fr. Reymundo Manriquez officiating.  Interment will follow at Olton Cemetery...

Feb 14, 2024

Justina Lucero, 91, of Hale Center, a devoted wife, caring mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, in Odessa, Texas. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and unwavering dedication that will forever be cherished by her family and all who knew her.

Born in 1932, Justina, lovingly called "Josie", was born...

Feb 11, 2024

Janice Marita Stueart Walters, 84, of Olton, died Sunday, February 11, 2024, in Haskell, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Olton Cemetery, with Mr. Robert Harrell officiating and under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, February 17, 2024, at...

Feb 10, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Williamson, 79, of Hale Center, died Saturday, February 10, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors. No services are scheduled at this time.

Elizabeth was born March 20, 1944, in Ft. Worth, Texas, to Marvin and Velma (Vinson) Lyon.  On January 15, 1964, Elizabeth married Frankie David Williamson....

Feb 9, 2024

Maria Dolores Pedroza, 86, of Olton, died Friday, February 9, 2024, at her home in Olton, Texas. Rosary will be said at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Olton. Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Fr. Alex Ambrose officiating.  Interment will follow...

Feb 8, 2024

Jesus Magallanes, 91, of Olton, died Thursday, February 8, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. Rosary will be said at 6:00 p.m., Monday, February 12, 2024, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Olton.  Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, with Fr. Alex Ambrose officiating.  Interment will follow at Olton Cemetery under...

Jan 28, 2024

Larry Smith, 75, of Olton, died Sunday, January 28, 2024, at his home, in Olton, Texas.  Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Ramage Funeral Directors.  Private family graveside services will be held at Olton Cemetery under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors.

Larry was born August 12, 1948, in...

Jan 26, 2024

Fabian Rios, 27, of Olton, died Friday, January 26, 2024, in Plainview, Texas.  Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 2, 2024, at the Main Street Church of Christ in Olton with Dallas Carrasco, Valentine Martinez, and Mine Rios officiating.  Interment will follow at Olton Cemetery under the direction of Ramage Funeral Directors. Visitation will be held...

Jan 24, 2024

Jamie Sauceda, 55, of Lubbock, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 29, 2024, at Olton Cemetery, with Evangelist Neal Schofield officiating and under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Ramage Funeral Directors in...

Jan 15, 2024

Irma Joana Ramirez, 37, of Olton, died Monday, January 15, 2024, in Plainview, Texas. Rosary will be said at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, January 18, 2024, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Olton.  Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 19, 2024, at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Fr. Alex Ambrose officiating and under the care of Ramage...

Jan 6, 2024

James Harold Couch, 86, of Shallowater and formerly of Olton, died Saturday, January 6, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. The family will receive friends for visitation from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 13, 2024, at The Haven, located at 502 8th St., in Olton, Texas. No services are scheduled at this time.

James was born May 18,...

Dec 22, 2023

Carmaleta Barnett, 90, of Olton, died Friday, December 22, 2023, in Amarillo, Texas.  Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 5, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Olton, with Brother David Azam officiating and under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors. The family will receive friends at Ramage Funeral Directors in Olton from 5:00 to...

Dec 15, 2023

Carmen Lopez, 67, of Olton, died Friday, December 15, 2023, in Levelland, Texas. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 22, 2023, at Main Street Church of Christ, in Olton, with Evangelist Dallas Carrasco officiating and under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors.

Carmen was born April 19, 1956, in San Antonio, Texas, to...