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.

Billie J. Graves

Billie J. Graves, 95, of Shamrock, Texas, passed at 2:30 a.m. on Jan. 8, 2026.Funeral services took place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at Calvary Christian Fellowship Church in Shamrock, with Rev. Lloyd Stice and Tony Gonzales officiating. Burial followed in Shamrock Cemetery.

Johnny Jay Holman

Johnny Jay Holman, 54, of Mart, Texas, lovingly known to most as “Jay,” passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Family and friends gathered for visitation and a time of sharing memories from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, Texas.

Jason Carter Fike

Jason Carter Fike, 49, of Jacksonville, Fla., formerly of Wellington, Texas, passed away on Dec. 9, 2025, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.He was born on June 5, 1976, in Memphis, Texas, to Raymond and Shirley Fike.

Nat Hamilton Holton

Nat Hamilton Holton, 76, of Childress, Texas, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026.Graveside services with full military honors will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at Fairview Cemetery in Wellington, Texas, with Dr. Mike Henderson, of Childress, officiating.

Maria R. Lopez

Maria R. Lopez, 71, of Wellington, Texas, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at home surrounded by her family.A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, with Fr. Marco Antonio as celebrant. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery.