Obituaries

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.

JOHN HARTIN

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

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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

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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.

In loving memory of Dorothy Glenn

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Funeral services for Dorothy Ray Bussanmas Glenn, 88 of Levelland, Texas, was held on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at the Abbey Chapel at Resthaven Funeral Home in Lubbock, Texas. She passed away peacefully at her home on Jan. 29, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.

Celebration of life set for Sherry (Gibson) Hatchett

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Sherry Layne (Gibson) Hatchett, affectionally known as ‘Mimi’ by her grandchildren, 72, has gone to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Jan. 29, 2026. Sherry was born on Dec. 1, 1953, in Kermit, Texas.Sherry married Jim Hatchett on June 1, 1973, and had 52 years of marriage.

Funeral services set for Sue Bell (Brister) Propst

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Sue Bell (Brister) Propst, age 92 years, died in Smyer on Jan. 22, 2026.She touched so many lives in her 48 years living in Smyer and attending First Baptist Church.Many remember her best for teaching at Smyer schools for 35 years.

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