HELEN DEANNE AUSTIN PENNEY

Helen Deanne Austin was born July 17, 1937, in Sudan, Texas, to B.T. and Mable Austin. After graduating from Sudan High School, she married Windell Dewey Penney on Feb. 22, 1957.

JAXYN VAN THOMAS

Jaxyn Van Thomas, 11 years old, of Granbury, Texas, departed this life on June 3, 2026. Affectionately known as “J.T.” to his classmates, Jaxyn was truly one of a kind.

PAULA FAY WILKINS

Paula Fay Wilkins, 89, of Amarillo, Texas, gained her angel wings and entered into her heavenly home Sunday evening, May 24, 2026.Born Dec.

TIFFANY DAWN DAY

Tiffany Dawn Day, of Wellington, Texas, passed away May 21, 2026, at the age of 44. A memorial service to celebrate Tiffany’s life took place on May 31, 2026, in Childress, Texas. Cremation and arrangements were by Robertson Funeral Directors of Shamrock, Texas.

LINDA NELL (STEPHENSON) ROTHWELL

Linda Nell (Stephenson) Rothwell, 86, passed away on May 23, 2026, in Childress, Texas A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday May 30, 2026, at the Methodist Church.Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2026, at Johnson Funeral Home.

MARIA “OLGA” AGUILAR

Maria “Olga” Aguilar, age 74, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family.Services took place at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Robertson Funeral Directors Heritage Chapel in Memphis, Texas. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery in Memphis.

JOE DON HOPKINS

Joe Don Hopkins, aged 81, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas, in the company of his devoted wife, Anne, and loyal dog, Truman.Born on Sept. 5, 1944, Joe was raised in Childress, Texas, where he was a popular but rowdy kid and a natural athlete.

LESLIE LEANN (FRISBIE) GOODHINES

Leslie Leanne (Frisbie) Goodhines, of Abingdon, Va., passed into the welcome arms of her Lord and Savior on March 2, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.Leann was born in Childress, Texas to Lenna Jean and Gene Frisbie on April 12, 1958.

RANDALL RILEY “RANDY” GARNER

Randall Riley “Randy” Garner, of Kelton, Texas, passed away on May 2, 2026.Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2026, at Shamrock Church of Christ, 107 W Laville St, Shamrock, TX 79079. Interment will follow at the Kelton Cemetery.

Lana Martinez

LANA MARTINEZLana Martinez, age 68, passed away on April 18, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas, surrounded by her three children.Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Childress with Randy Wilson officiating.