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.

In Loving Memory Of Octavia 'Sis' Mouser

Octavia Claudell "Sis" Mouser, age 98, passed away on Monday, January 31 , 2022. Funeral services will be at I :30 p.m., Saturday, February 12, 2022 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Lubbock. Interment will follow at Littlefield Memorial Park.

In Loving Memory Of Robert Dale Graves

Robert Dale Graves, 73, of Plainview passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 in Plainview. He was born June 16, 1948 in Stanton, Texas to Gordon Ray Graves, Sr. and Margarette Reed Graves. After high school graduation, Dale attended WT, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy.

In Loving Memory Of Linda Jean Lawson

Linda Jean Lawson, 66, of Amherst passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 in San Antonio. She was born November 3, 1955 in New York State to Eric and Nancy McCauley. Linda and her partner of 25 years, Jim Hall, moved to Amherst several years ago because they enjoyed the small town environment.

In Loving Memory Of Junior Santos Saenz

Junior Domingo “Santos” Saenz, 70, of Littlefield, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Monday, January 31, 2022. He was born January 20, 1952 to Santos and Simona Saenz in Littlefield. He traveled many places but he always returned to his family in Littlefield.

In Loving Memory Of Felix Salinas, Sr.

Felix Salinas, Sr., 63, of Littlefield went to be with his Lord, January 27, 2022. He was born July 19,1958 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Eleazar Salinas and Bernarda Gonzalez Salinas. Felix married Nancy Montes in 1985.

SERVICES SCHEDULED

DALE GRAVES Graveside services for Dale Graves, 73, of Plainview, will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 at Littlefield Memorial Park with Pastor Terry Sanders officiating. A full obituary will be published in the next edition.