Karen Franklin

Littlefield passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 in Lubbock. She was born April 4, 1943 in Levelland, Texas to Bryant and Hazel (Wright) Armour. Karen worked for many years at Littlefield ISD in the old Primary School building.

Don Shirley

Don Shirley, 84, of Gunter, TX passed from this life February 12, 2022 at Lake Point Memory Care Center in Denison. He had lived in Lubbock many years until moving to Gunter last year. Funeral Services will be Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at Church of Christ.

DOYLE BISHOP

Services are pending for Doyle Bishop of Littlefield, at Hilllcrest Funeral Home. Complete Obituary information will be published at the next edition of the Lamb County Leader-News.

In Loving Memory Of Bobby ‘Boots’ Barker

Bobby Wayne “Boots” Barker, 78 of Dumas, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022. A Graveside Service was held Thursday morning, February 10, 2022, at Northlawn Memorial Gardens followed by a Memorial Service that afternoon at First Baptist Church with Pastor Matt Price, officiating.

MANUEL CRUZ

Manuel Cruz, 74, of Lubbock, passed away Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 in Lubbock. He was born Dec. 17, 1947 in Aguascalientes, Mexico to Refugio Cruz and Josephina Lopez Cruz. Manuel married Manola Ibarra on Sept. 16, 1967 in Lubbock. He worked at Sudan Feeders for many years before retiring.

EVANGELINA HERNANDEZ

Evangelina Seballez Hernandez, 79, of Littlefield passed away Sunday, Feb.6, 2022 in Lubbock. She was born Sept. 27, 1942 in Premont, TX to Jesus Seballez and Adela Quintanilla Seballez. Evangelina married Roy B. Hernandez on Jan. 23, 1962 in Sweetwater, TX.

MIKE PEREZ

Mike Perez, 39, of Bovina and formerly of Olton, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Bovina, TX. Rosary was said Tuesday evening, Feb. 8, 2022, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Olton. Mass was celebrated Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 9, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Father Jeremy Trull officiating.

In Loving Memory Of Melissa Silva

Melissa Silva, 46, lifelong resident of Littlefield passed away February 8, 2022 in Lubbock. She was born December 13, 1976 in Littlefield to Gilbert Hernandez Silva and Lucy Espinoza Silva. Melissa worked at Lamb County Leader News for many years. She loved to go couponing and shopping.

In Loving Memory Of Jimmy 'Uncle Jim' Hutson

Jimmy "Uncle Jim" Hutson passed away January 27, 2022 at the age of71 in Houston, Texas. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Jim came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.

DIANA P. SMITH

Diana P. Smith, 59, of Littlefield passed away Jan. 27, 2022 in Lubbock. She was born Feb. 17, 1962 in Littlefield to Luis Piedra and Margarita Villarreal Piedra. Diana married Rev. Ernest Smith on Aug. 25, 2012. He passed away in 2014. She worked at the MET Senior Program as a senior companion.