Funeral services set for Jesusa Rincones

JESUSA RINCONESJesusa Castro Rincones, age 92, of Smyer, Texas, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Aug. 27, 2026. She was born on March 16, 1934, in Karnes City, Texas, and lived a life defined by faith, love, hard work, and devotion to her family.

Barbara Ross Burton

January 4, 1950 – August 21, 2026 Barbara Ross Burton, of Levelland, Texas, passed away on August 21, 2026, at 9:24 a.m., at the age of 76. She was born on January 4, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri, and was raised in Summerville, Missouri.In 1969, Barbara enlisted in the United States Navy.

In loving memory of Joyce Simnacher

JOYCE SIMNACHERJoyce Ann Simnacher was an extremely kind and gentle soul, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She went home to be with our Lord in the early hours of Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, after 86 years of faithfully serving Him.

Funeral mass held for Demetrio Escalante

DEMETRIO ESCALANTEDemetrio Rangel Escalante, 76, of Levelland, Texas, passed away on Aug. 20, 2026. He was born on Oct. 31, 1949, in Morton, Texas, to Roman and Guadalupe Escalante.Demetrio was a hardworking and talented man who was self-employed as a painter.

Funeral services held for Robert “Doug” Scott

ROBERT 'DOUG' SCOTTChurch service for Robert Douglas 'Doug' Scott, age 75, of Morton, Texas, was scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Morton where Rush Coffman of Morton officiated.Burial was in Morton Memorial Cemetery. Doug died Sunday, Aug. 16 in Morton.

In loving memory of Glen Smith

GLEN SMITHGlen Smith (age 96), passed from this life to his heavenly home with Jesus on Aug. 13, 2026, at Wheatfields Estates in Clovis, NM. He was born on Jan. 14, 1930, near Hereford, Texas (Deaf Smith County) to Harold Main Smith and Willie Vanzoe Vaughn.

FRED CROW

Funeral services set for Fred CrowChurch service for Fred Noel Crow age 95, of Austin, Texas, is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday, Aug. 14, at Morton Church of Christ in Morton, Texas with Joey Pierce of Levelland, Texas officiating. Burial will be in Morton Memorial Cemetery.

Graveside services set for Jo Banning

JO BANNINGGraveside service for Jo Banning, age 94, of Morton, Texas, is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026 at Morton Memorial Cemetery with Joey Pierce of Levelland, Texas officiating. Jo died Sunday, Aug. 2, in Levelland. She was born Apr.

FRANKIE POND

FRANKIE PONDFrankie Sue Spears Pond, 85, of Silsbee, died Thursday, July 23, 2026. She was born on February 10, 1941, in Lubbock, to Edith Corrine Henderson Spears and Arlie Richard Spears.Frankie loved sewing, quilting, fishing, and her print shop.

Graveside services held for Patty “Nita” Hinz

PATTYHINZPatty Juanita Hinz, 94, of Levelland, Texas, passed away on July 23, 2026 in Lubbock, TX. Nita was born on Dec. 6, 1931 in Winters, Texas to Farill and Romye Brown, local farmers.Her younger years were spent in Winters and around Littlefield, Texas.