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Randy Wooldridge

Randy Wooldridge, 78, of Wellington, Texas, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at the Wellington Care Center.He was born on April 30, 1947, in Wellington, to Grant and Edna Warren Wooldridge. Randy attended Wellington schools and graduated with the Wellington High School Class of 1965.

Dalton Waye Layton

Dalton Wayne Layton, age 33, of Memphis, Texas, formerly of Clarendon, Texas, passed away on Friday Jan. 23, 2026, leaving behind an immeasurable void in the hearts of those who loved him. Though his time with us was far too short, the impact he made will last forever.

Mary Ileana Graham Earp

Mary Iletha Graham Earp died Dec. 29, 2025, after a long and valiant battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Bulbar Onset. She walked directly into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ and immediately gained a healthy body which will live for eternity.Funeral services took place at 10 a.m.

Gerald Macalik

Gerald Macalik, 82, of Wellington, Texas, passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.He was born in Ennis, Texas, on Sept. 16, 1943, to Joe and Christine (Salik) Macalik.Gerald married Sharon Motsenbocker in 1985. They moved to Wellington in 1993 from Ennis.

Leslie Joe Cummings

Leslie Joe Cummings, of Wellington, Texas, was called home Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, after 74 years.Joe was born Jan. 22, 1951, in Wellington to Cecil Wayne and Ernestene Faye Gosnell Cummings. He was his mother’s answered prayer.

Paul Aubrey ‘PA’ Rogers

Paul Aubrey Rogers, known affectionately as “PA,” passed away on Dec. 7, 2025, in Shelton, Wash., at the age of 71. Born on Feb. 9, 1954, in Childress, Texas, Paul was a son of the Panhandle.

Paul Aubrey ‘PA’ Rogers

Paul Aubrey Rogers, known affectionately as “PA,” passed away on Dec. 7, 2025, in Shelton, Wash., at the age of 71. Born on Feb. 9, 1954, in Childress, Texas, Paul was a son of the Panhandle.

Leslie Joe Cummings

Leslie Joe Cummings, of Wellington, Texas, was called home Sunday, Jan. 10, 2026, after 74 years.Joe was born Jan. 22, 1951, in Wellington to Cecil Wayne and Ernestene Faye Gosnell Cummings. He was his mother’s answered prayer.

Robert 'Bob' Gault McCombs

Robert “Bob” Gault McCombs, 88, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away Dec. 27, 2025.No services will be held. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd., Amarillo.