Obituaries

Gonzales

Matilda Gonzales, 77 of Dimmitt, Texas passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 9, at 10:30 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev.
Newsom

Newsom

Newsom

Jearldine Newsom, 86, longtime resident of Hart, Texas passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, in Hart. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, June 4, at 10 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church of Hart with Justin Roberts and the Rev. Donna Lindley officiating.
Cook

Cook

Cook

Jerry Lou Cook, 80 of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 in Amarillo. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, May 26, at 10 a.m. in the First Baptist Church of Dimmitt with Coby Gilbreath officiating. Burial will follow at 3 p.m.
Dennis

Dennis

Dennis

Edgar Dennis was born on Feb. 12, 1937, in the home on the family farm outside of Dimmitt, Texas. He passed away, at the age of 84 on May 11, 2021 in Dimmitt. He was a lifelong resident of Dimmitt and Castro County.
Ortiz

Ortiz

Ortiz

Esther Torres Ortiz, 83 of Dimmitt, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 in Dimmitt. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, May 15, at 10:30 a.m. at the Colonial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Israel Olivo officiating. Viewing will be held on Friday, May 14, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Braddock

Braddock

Braddock

Mary Ruth Braddock, 78 of Timpson, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2021, in Timpson, Texas. She was born on Nov. 19, 1942 in Amarillo, Texas, to the late Edgar Hugh and Ruth Hanson (Parker) Griffin. A memorial service will be planned at a later date. Mary grew up in Amarillo.
Hill

Hill

Hill

Homer A. “Bud” Hill was born Oct. 13, 1930 in Hart, Texas. He passed away at the age of 90 on April 29, 2021 in Lubbock, Texas. Bud was a life-long resident of Castro County. Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, May 5 at 1 p.m.
Schmucker

Schmucker

Schmucker

Lawrence “Smick” Schmucker, 95 of Nazareth, Texas, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 in Dimmitt, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, May 4, at 10:30 a.m.
Patton

Patton

Patton

William ‘Billy’ Patton passed away in Amarillo on April 19. He was born May 2, 1967 in Hereford, Texas. He attended Dimmitt schools and was employed by Hyman Farm Service for several years. He married Raneta Adams in August 1987 in Hereford. They had one son, Rye Patton.
Quintero

Quintero

Quintero

San Juanita “Janie” Quintero, 68, formally of Dimmitt, Texas passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 23 at 11 a.m. with Father Arockiaraj Malapady, Deacon John Niño, and Deacon Richard Martinez as celebrants.