Obituaries

In loving memory of Diana Crittenden

News Staff

Friday, February 27, 2026

DIANA CRITTENDENIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Diana Dann Crittenden. Diana was born on June 21, 1937, in Littlefield, Texas, to Dan and Lida Mae Cotham. She married the love of her life, Billy Eugene Crittenden, on July 12, 1956.

Funeral services held for Barbara Driver

News Staff

Friday, February 27, 2026

BARBARA DRIVERBarbara Driver, 80, went to her eternal home to be with Jesus on Feb. 23, 2026 at Hickory Terrace in Levelland. She was born on May 10, 1945 to John and Margarett Hancock in Memphis, Texas.

Funeral Mass set for Ruby Garza

News Staff

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

RUBY GARZAFuneral Mass for Ruby A. Garza, age 58, of Morton, Texas, is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. , Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Morton with Deacon Sergio Vidales of Levelland, Texas officiating. Rosary will be said at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, Feb.

Funeral services held for June Kennedy

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

JUNEKENNEDYChurch service for June 'Big Mom' Kennedy, age 97, of Morton, Texas, were scheduled for 11:00 AM, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Morton with Rush Coffman of Morton and Danny Barker of Lubbock, Texas officiating. Burial followed in Morton Memorial Cemetery.

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Memorial Mass set for John Hartin

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

JOHN HARTINJohn Henry Hartin, beloved educator, musician, husband, father, grandfather, and community leader, passed away on Jan. 29, 2026, in Levelland, Texas, at the age of 83.John was born on Oct. 26, 1942, in Wichita, Kansas.

Funeral services held for Juanita Bihl

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

JUANITABIHLJuanita S. Bihl, a cherished member of the Bledsoe community, passed away on Feb. 4, 2026, in Levelland, Texas. Born on Feb. 16, 1949, in Morton, Texas, she grew up surrounded by a large family, fostering a sense of togetherness that she carried throughout her life.

In loving memory of Teresia Simpson

News Staff

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

TERESIA SIMPSONTeresia Simpson, a compassionate mentor and devoted community advocate, passed away peacefully in Lubbock, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of empowerment and hope for her family.

In loving memory of Malba McDermett

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Friday, February 6, 2026

On Jan. 18, 2026, Melba Faye McDermett peacefully passed away into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Melba was born Jan. 21, 1936. Her memorial service was held at Monterey Church Of Christ in Lubbock Texas on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m.

In loving memory of Patsy Lewis

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Friday, February 6, 2026

PATSY LEWISChurch service for Patsy Nell (Singleton) Lewis, age 91 , of Katy, Texas , was scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at First Assemby of God Church in Morton, Texas. Burial was held in Morton Memorial Cemetery. The family received guests from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Friday, Feb.

In loving memory of Janie Villanueva

News Staff

Friday, February 6, 2026

JANIE VILLANUEVAJanie Fuentes Villanueva, affectionately known as 'Mimi,' passed from this life on Jan. 29, 2026, in Levelland, Texas. Born on July 7, 1951, in Michigan, and lived most of her life in the Levelland and Whitharral areas.

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