Obituaries

Linton Dale Gardenhire

Linton Dale Gardenhire

Linton Dale Gardenhire

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
LINTON DALE GARDENHIRELinton Dale Gardenhire, 88, of Memphis, Texas, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Memphis.Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, March 20, 2026, at the First Baptist Church in Memphis, with Rev. Daniel Downey officiating.
Jean T. Hastings

Jean T. Hastings

Jean T. Hastings

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
JEAN T. HASTINGSJean T. Hastings, age 95, passed away on Jan. 23, 2026, in Idalou, Texas. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Moore-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Idalou.Billie Jean Turner was born at home on Nov. 24, 1930. She was a Wellington, Texas native.
Michael Brent Howard

Michael Brent Howard

Michael Brent Howard

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
MICHAEL BRENT HOWARDOh, my, after 62 times around the sun, Michael Brent Howard, of Wellington, Texas, formerly of Hollis, Okla., received his fins on Feb. 26, 2026.The baby of nine children, Mike was born Oct. 14, 1963, in Hollis, Okla., to Edward “Buck” and Ruth Howard.
Warren Dean Whitten

Warren Dean Whitten

Warren Dean Whitten

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
WARREN DEAN WHITTENWarren Dean Whitten, 87, of Memphis, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas.Memorial services took place at 2 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2026, in the First Baptist Church in Memphis, with Zack Altman officiating.
A celebration of life gathering for Joe Cummings is planned for 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at the Collingsworth County Show Barn, 101 Houston St., Wellington. The family invites everyone to come and honor Joe’s life. Known and loved by many, Joe passed away Jan. 11, 2026. Please come and share in the stories of a life well lived with his dear family and friends. Cummings Family

A celebration of life gathering for Joe Cummings is planned for 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at the Collingsworth County Show Barn, 101 Houston St., Wellington. The family invites everyone to come and honor Joe’s life. Known and loved by many, Joe passed away Jan. 11, 2026. Please come and share in the stories of a life well lived with his dear family and friends. Cummings Family

Family plans Cummings celebration of life

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
A celebration of life gathering for Joe Cummings is planned for 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at the Collingsworth County Show Barn, 101 Houston St., Wellington. The family invites everyone to come and honor Joe’s life. Known and loved by many, Joe passed away Jan. 11, 2026.
Joe Francisco Robledo

Joe Francisco Robledo

Joe Francisco Robledo

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
JOE FRANCISCO ROBLEDOJoe Francisco Robledo, 36, of Memphis, Texas, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in Memphis.Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at Robertson Funeral Directors Heritage Chapel in Memphis, with Fr. John Sangabathini officiating.
Mary Helen McKee Upton

Mary Helen McKee Upton

Mary Helen McKee Upton

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
MARY HELEN MCKEE UPTONMary Helen McKee Upton, also known as “Ms. Mary,” passed peacefully from this earth with loved ones by her side in Pampa, Texas, on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at the age of 85 years, 2 months, 2 weeks and 3 days.She was born on Dec.

Patricia Ann (Elliott) Hays

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Patricia Ann (Elliott) Hays, 81, of Hollis, Okla., was released from her earthly life to her eternal heavenly body on Valentine’s Day, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026.Funeral services took place at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at the Dodson Church of the Nazarene, with Rev.
Weldon Jerrell Hayes

Weldon Jerrell Hayes

Weldon Jerrell Hayes

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Thursday, February 19, 2026
WELDON JERRELL HAYESWeldon Jerrell Hayes, 93, passed away on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.Services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at the Childress Church of Christ with Mr. Bob Thomas officiating. Prior to graveside services, a visitation was scheduled immediately following the church service.

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Weldon Jerrell Hayes

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Weldon Jerrell Hayes, 93, passed away on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. Services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at the Childress Church of Christ with Mr. Bob Thomas officiating. Prior to graveside services, a visitation was scheduled immediately following the church service.
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