Betty Lee James, 92, passed away at home Wednesday morning, June 24 in Spur, TX. She was born in Girard, TX on March 23, 1928, to Bonnie Fincher Simpson and Joseph Ezekiel “Bill” Simpson. She was a typical farm girl who grew up working hard and learning strong values. Betty attended Girard schools, graduating from Girard High School in 1945. She played basketball and enjoyed time with friends and family. Later she would graduate from Draughon’s Business College in Lubbock.
Janie Alexander of Abilene transcended to her Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Christian servant leadership was demonstrated throughout her lifetime as a mother to many extended family members, volunteerism to her church, and service to her community. She was born in her family home on August 14, 1924, in New Ulm, Texas, to Henry and Ellie Hinkel. She was a graduate of Cat Spring and Bellville High Schools and attended nursing school at Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas.
L.Z. “Sonny” Tilley, 75, of Spur, Texas, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020, in Clyde, Texas. Sonny was born on November 10, 1944, in San Angelo, Texas, to L.C. Tilley and Thelma Fay (Hale) Tilley.
Linda Lee Dement, 78, of Lubbock was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, June 4, 2020 in Lubbock. Linda was born on June 25, 1941 in Spur, Texas, to Slim W.B. Carothers and Myrtle Ora Sedgwick Carothers.
Mary Lynn Harrison Johnson, a sweet and godly woman, loved by many, passed away May 24, 2020, from natural causes. She was 92 years old. She was the daughter of George and Virginia Harrison and was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on April 3, 1928. She married John Martin Johnson August 11, 1945. They were married almost 25 years before his death July 1, 1970.
Bobby Shane Long was born January 10, 1977. He passed away from this life to his new and wonderful life on April 12, 2020. Shane was a true country boy—if he had a fishing pole in his hand he was happy as he could be. When he smiled it was big as the sky.
Darl Glen Walker was born in Brownfield, Texas, on April 16, 1943, to Lee and Alleta (Edie) White Walker. He was the youngest of four older sisters and was raised in Meadow, Texas, and on a ranch near White River Lake.
Marie Byrd gained her wings on Saturday March 21, 2020, surrounded by her children after a long battle with cancer. Marie was born on March 31, 1942, to Fon and Vivian Shaw. She was the 13th of 14 children. She is survived by her children, Vickie Tiner of Dickens, Texas, and Tim Paty of Farmersville, Texas; sisters Lillie Mae Davis, Flora Lee Nixon and Corine McDowell; brothers Dean Shaw and Dennis Shaw; nine grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
