Obituaries

Leslie H. (Bob) Mead

Mar 22, 2025

Leslie H. (Bob) Mead Obituary

Leslie Harrison (Bob) Mead was born on September 8th, 1929. He was born in La Junta, Colorado to Lilly Vivian McDaniel Mead and Henry Harrison Mead. This was one month before the Stock Market crashed in October 1929. Bob passed peacefully and quietly on March 22nd, 2025 in his home in Tucumcari, New Mexico with his...

C.L. Sanborn

Mar 21, 2025

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Clarence Leroy (C.L.) Sanborn, age 92, of Dalhart, Texas, passed away in his home on March 21, 2025. He was born on September 17, 1932, in Cherokee, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Sanborn, mother, Matha Bowling Sanborn, brother, Charles Sanborn, and sister, Willa Mae...

Bobby Ray Sexton, Jr.

Mar 12, 2025

Bobby Ray Sexton Jr. passed away on March 12, 2025, at the age of 69. He was born on January 30, 1956, in Guthrie, Oklahoma, to Bobby Ray Sr. and Jeannette Marie (Dye) Sexton.

Bobby graduated from U.S. Grant High School in Oklahoma City and found his calling on the open road as a truck driver, a career that suited his...

Martin Hernandez

Mar 12, 2025

Martín Hernández, de 71 años, de Dalhart, partió para estar con Jesús el 12 de marzo de 2025. El servicio funebre sera a las 11 de la mañana el martes 18 de marzo de 2025 en la capilla de Dalhart Funeral Home. La sepultura sera despues del servicio en Dumas Cemetery. Fue un hombre trabajador y dedicado a su familia,...

Rebekah Van Dijk

Mar 12, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rebekah Van Dijk on March 12, 2025, at the age of 29. A beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Rebekah's vibrant spirit and unwavering love for those around her will be deeply missed.

 Born in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, Rebekah spent her life loving and serving others. Her presence was larger than life—both literally...

Fernando "Ferny" Meraz

Mar 12, 2025

Fernando "Ferny" Meraz, a beloved member of the Dalhart community, departed this life peacefully on March 12, 2025, in Dalhart, Texas, at the age of 85. Born on April 2, 1939, in Guerrero Chihuahua, Mexico, he moved to Dalhart in 1976, where he and his family made countless memories and lasting friendships.

Fernando was known for his friendly, gentle nature and...

Larry Viera

Mar 6, 2025

Larry Vierra, 55 of Dalhart, passed away on March 6, 2025. Larry’s Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00am(MST) on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 in the Church of God of The Firstborn in Portales, NM with Larry’s own brother Pastor David Viera officiating. Interment will follow in Portales Cemetery. Larry will lie in repose from noon until 5:00pm(CST)...

Smooch Sanchez

Mar 2, 2025

In Loving memory of Smooch

Smooch was a very loving companion that passed away March 2, 2025. She had a spirit, and a smile that would melt your heart. She loved everyone and everything about life.

Smooch brought so much life, joy, and peace to our family, she was a great little sister to Lexi, they created such a wonderful bond. It...

Barbara Jean Avent

Feb 24, 2025

Barbara Jean Woods Avent

November 26, 1939 – February 24, 2025

Barbara Jean Avent, 85, of Dalhart, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, just 79 days after the passing of her beloved husband, George W Avent. She was born on November 26, 1939, in Bentonville, Arkansas, to Henry and Bertha Mae Woods. She was the 3rd of five children. At...

Sutton Alexander Sullivan

Feb 23, 2025

Sutton Alexander Sullivan was called to Heaven February 23, 2025, in Amarillo. His presence will be forever cherished by those who loved him.

Sutton is survived by his devoted parents, Kyler and Jasmine Sullivan, who embraced him with all the love a parent can give. He also leaves behind a caring family, including his grandparents, Bridget and Kevin Hightower, and Maria...

Joyce Diane Estes

Feb 18, 2025

Joyce Diane Estes got her angel wings early Tuesday morning, February 18, 2025. I am pretty sure she burst through the pearly gates with her very fun, lively, ornery personality and started taking charge, and I know for sure she was met by Mom and Dad and other loved ones gone before, also all the furry babies that were a...

Clifford Alcie Skiles Jr.

Feb 15, 2025

Dr. Clifford Alcie Skiles Jr., D.V.M., 80, of Dalhart, Texas, peacefully passed away February 16, 2025 surrounded by family.

Clifford was born May 31st, 1944 to Clifford and Lucille Skiles in Plano, Texas. After graduating Plano High School, he went on to Texas A&M University earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation, he moved to Bakersfield, California where he worked...

Coach Tommy Sherrill

Feb 10, 2025

Coach Tommy Sherrill, 93 of Dalhart, went to sleep Sunday night and woke up in the Land of Glory on Monday, February 10, 2025. Coach's legacy will be celebrated at 1 o' clock in the afternoon on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Central Methodist Church with Rev. Ryan Strebeck leading the celebration. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Military...

Randall "Randy" Mathews

Feb 3, 2025

Randall "Randy" Mathews, a cherished figure in the lives of many, passed away on February 3, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas, at the age of 64. Born on March 12, 1960, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Randy lived a life marked by his dedication to both his profession and his family.

Randy graduated from Dumas High School in 1978 and furthered his education...

Ruben Chaparro

Jan 28, 2025

Rubén Chaparro, 47 años de Dalhart, falleció el martes 28 de enero de 2025. Su misa fúnebre será a las 10 de la mañana el sábado 1 de febrero de 2025 en la iglesia católica San Antonio de Padua con el Padre Antonio celebrando. Seguirá el entierro en el cementerio Memorial Park. El señor Chaparro permanecerá en velatorio desde las...

Jennifer Cox

Jan 23, 2025

Jennifer Michelle Cox, 32 of Dalhart, passed away on January 23, 2025. A Private Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dalhart Funeral Home and Cremation and Services.

Edward "Eddy" Houston Carson

Jan 23, 2025

Edward “Eddy” Houston Carson, 81, was born September 20, 1943, in Amherst, TX to parents Herschell and Lucille Carson and passed away on January 23, 2025, in Dalhart, TX.

Eddy was the youngest of five children and grew up on a farm in Olton, TX built on hard work and love. He graduated from Olton High School in 1962 and married...

Evelyn Fink

Jan 19, 2025

Evelyn Tabitha Fink, 95, of Dalhart, Texas, formerly of McAlester, Oklahoma, died January 19, 2025, in Dalhart. Evelyn will be taken back home to be laid to rest with her late husband, James Jay Fink in Indianola, OK. Local arrangements are entrusted to Dalhart Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Evelyn was born to Arthur and Tibitha Emmaline Lewis on...

Ronnie "Ron" Hester

Jan 18, 2025

Ronnie "Ron" Hester, 79 of Dalhart, went to bed on Friday night and awoke at the feet of Jesus on Saturday, January 18, 2024. Ron is now playing the banjo with the angels in the Land of Glory. His lovely wife, Christi, along with the rest of the family, will be welcoming friends from 9:30-10:30 in the morning on Tuesday,...

Brenda Galloway

Jan 13, 2025

Brenda Sue Galloway, 74, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at Coon Memorial Nursing Home in Dalhart, Texas. She was born to Elsie and Clifford Griggs Sr. in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Brenda spent 41 wonderful years married to Don Galloway, whom she married on November 12, 1984, in Stratford, Texas. Together, they built a life full of love and...