Obituaries

JACOB KELLY LEMIEUX

JACOB KELLY LEMIEUX

JACOB KELLY LEMIEUX

Jacob Kelly Lemieux, 41, passed away on Aug. 14, 2026, leaving behind a family that loved him and countless friends whose lives were brighter because they knew him.Jake was born on Aug. 19, 1984, in Panama City Beach, Fla., to David Lemieux and Susan Akin Vaughn.
LINDA GAIL SINGLEY STANSBURY

LINDA GAIL SINGLEY STANSBURY

LINDA GAIL SINGLEY STANSBURY

Our beloved mother and family matriarch, Linda Gail Singley Stansbury, 86, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026.Her life will be celebrated with a Rosary and Vigil at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel, 2800 Paramount Blvd., Amarillo.

DICKIE RAY FORKNER

Dickie Ray Forkner, 79, of Wellington, Texas, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026.Graveside services with Military Honors by the U.S. Army will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at North Fairview Cemetery.Arrangements are by Adams Funeral Home of Wellington.
JIMMY CHARLES

JIMMY CHARLES

JIMMY CHARLES KEYS

Our great patriarch, Jimmy Charles Keys, affectionately known as JC Keys, passed away August 9, 2026, in Childress.
GERALD OCTAVIUS LEDBETTER

GERALD OCTAVIUS LEDBETTER

GERALD OCTAVIUS LEDBETTER

Gerald Octavius Ledbetter, 31, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in New Mexico.A celebration of Gerald’s life took place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Memphis, Texas. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery in Memphis.
GARY DON SANDERSON

GARY DON SANDERSON

GARY DON SANDERSON

Gary Don Sanderson, Sr., age 79, of Wellington, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026.Funeral services took place at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at First Christian Church in Wellington, with Pastor Leah Fort, of Wellington Church of the Nazarene officiating, assisted by...
CARLTON WILLIAM COX

CARLTON WILLIAM COX

CARLTON WILLIAM COX

The love of my life, my soulmate, and my best friend—Carlton William Cox, affectionately known as Carl, Poppy, Achi, Brother, Mentor, Sunshine, and “Butter Farl”—has reached the finish line. He ran his race for God’s glory and has finally heard the words, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”
JAMES ‘RICHIE’ ‘RJ’ RICHARD JONES, JR.

JAMES ‘RICHIE’ ‘RJ’ RICHARD JONES, JR.

JAMES ‘RICHIE’ ‘RJ’ RICHARD JONES, JR.

James Richard Jones, Jr. passed away on July 26, 2026, at his home in Childress.James was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico on October 1, 1957, to Pete (James R.) Jones and Nancy Helen Norris.
LOLA DAWN MORGAN

LOLA DAWN MORGAN

LOLA DAWN MORGAN

Lola Dawn Morgan, 90, of Childress passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. She was born on April 24, 1936, in Paris, Texas, to the late Beachem Garrett and Zealma (Horton) Garrett.Funeral services were held on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church with Mr. Terry Williams officiating.
HARVEY LEONARD ‘SKIPPY’ DUNCAN III

HARVEY LEONARD ‘SKIPPY’ DUNCAN III

HARVEY LEONARD ‘SKIPPY’ DUNCAN III

Harvey Leonard “Skippy” Duncan III, beloved Husband, Father, Paw-Paw, Brother and Friend, formerly of Wellington, Texas, peacefully passed away April 11, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.A Celebration of Life service is planned for 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, at Wellington First Methodist...