Catherine Cortez 1934-2025

Catherine Cortez, a lifelong resident of Hereford, entered her eternal home and the presence of the Lord on Saturday, November 1, 2025. She passed away peacefully in her home. She had just celebrated her 91st birthday with her children surrounding her on October 13th.

Arnold Ray Powell 1944-2025

Arnold Ray Powell, 81, of Hereford, Texas, passed away on November 2, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas. Born on October 20, 1944, in Paducah, Texas, he was the son of Clarence F. Powell, a Southern Baptist minister, and Beulah Ruth Lynch Powell.

Roy Edward “Ed” Barbour, 77

Roy Edward “Ed” Barbour, 77, of Sunray, died Thursday, October 23, 2025, in Dumas, Texas. The family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Dumas, 500 N. Maddox.

Martha Day, 82

Martha Day, 82, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at the Catholic Church of the Holy Spirit with Father Hector Madrigal officiating with burial following at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Michael Sorrenson “Mike” Sweatt

Michael Sorrenson “Mike” Sweatt, lovingly known as “Mikey” by his grandchildren, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Weatherford, Texas, at the age of 78. He was born on March 18, 1947, in Tulia, Texas, to Elbert F. Sweatt and Grace (Sorrenson) Sweatt.

Crista Evans Archer 1950-2025

Crista Evans Archer, 74, of Amarillo, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Celebration of Life Services will be 10:00 AM Friday, October 31, 2025, at Central Church of Christ Chapel, 1401 S. Madison St., with Richard Kasko officiating.

Virginia H. Lapins June 28, 1939 — October 14, 2025

Brentwood, TN Virginia H. Lapins, age 86, of Brentwood, Tenn., died on October 14, 2025.Known as “Ginny,” she was born on June 28, 1939 in Plainfield, N.J., to Pauline McClain Hall and Howard W. Hall. She grew up in Piedmont, Calif., and graduated from Piedmont High School.

Mary Jo Birdwell

Mary Jo Birdwell of Dimmitt, Texas passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the age of 101 years.Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 2:00PM at the First Methodist Church with Rev. Eliezer Garrido officiating.

Richard Neal Moore

Richard Neal Moore, of Dimmitt, Texas passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, surrounded by his family at the age of 93 years.Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 10:00AM at the Fourth & Bedford Church of Christ with Mr. Bailey Chisum officiating.

Steve Pond

Steve Pond, 66, of Tulia passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, October 18, 2025 in the First Baptist Church with Pastor Kurt Gray officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Tulia.