Obituaries
Clifford Johnson
December 2, 2025
Clifford Johnson, 81 of Dalhart, Texas, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, peacefully passed away on December 2, 2025, in Dalhart, Texas. The legacy of Clifford Johnson will be honored at a graveside service on December 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Dalhart, Texas, where family and friends will gather in reflection and celebration...
Paul Hubert Moklebust
November 27, 2025
We are saddened to announce the passing of Paul Hubert Moklebust, who passed away on November 27, 2025 at the age of 91. A graveside service to honor his life will be held in Dalhart, TX at Memorial Park Cemetery on December 9, 2025 at 3:00 pm. Arrangements are entrusted to Dalhart Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Paul was born in...
Marilyn Elaine Parker
November 9, 2025
Marilyn Elaine Parker April 11, 1949 – November 9, 2025
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."
2 Timothy 4:7
Marilyn Parker went home to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the age of 76. A Celebration of Life Service under the direction of...
Roy A. McKinney
November 1, 2025
Roy Arson McKinney, age 86, passed away peacefully in Dalhart, Texas. He was born on September 21, 1939, to Floyd A. and Leona McKinney. Roy was a member of Temple Baptist Church.
Roy left home at the age of 15 and moved to Farmington, New Mexico, where he began his lifelong habit of hard work by driving a truck. Soon after,...
Sammy Lee Perrry
October 31, 2025
Sammy Lee Perry, 81, of Bixby, OK, died in Tulsa on October 31, 2025, following a brief illness. He was born in Dalhart, TX, on June 11, 1944, to William Churchill and Ruby Viola Vaught Perry. He was educated in Dalhart’s public schools, graduating from Dalhart High School in May 1962.
Following high school graduation, Sam attended West Texas State University...
John William Bookout,III
October 31, 2025
John William Bookout, III was born on October 6, 1944, to John and Hulene Bookout in Hartley, Texas. He was raised in the house his father’s family had occupied since 1925, the same house in which he took his last breath. He attended Hartley Schools and Texas Tech University where he met Ann Damron, whom he married on July 27,...
Cindy Mayfield Austin
October 28, 2025
Cindy Mayfield Austin passed away peacefully, surrounded by love and family on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. She will be remembered for her kindness, strength, and the deep care she showed to everyone around her. Cindy was born to Sammy Arthur Putts and Gerrie Marie Kincade Putts on July 18, 1953, in Memphis Texas. A funeral service will be held in...
Amelia Sifuentes
October 12, 2025
Amelia Sifuentes, 94, of Dalhart, Texas, peacefully passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 16, 1931, in Lockhart, Texas, to Pedro and Felipa Hernandez, Amelia married Simon Sifuentes on October 3, 1949, in Dickens, Texas. Their union lasted an incredible 76 years and they were blessed with six children.
Amelia's passions included antiquing,...
Renee Mobley
October 7, 2025
Renee Mobley, 74, of Dalhart, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. A heartfelt celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at New Life Church in Dalhart, with Minister Darren Elliot of CCF Church in Vega, officiating. The compassionate team at Dalhart Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been entrusted...
Vera Hancock
October 1, 2025
Vera Lorraine Firestone Hancock, 95, daughter of Leland Delmas Firestone and Eva Mae (Nickels) Firestone and beloved schoolteacher and pillar of the Dalhart, Texas community, passed away on October 1, 2025, in Dalhart, Texas. Born on February 9, 1930, in the same town she cherished throughout her life, Vera devoted her heart and soul to education and family, leaving an...
Madge Riherd
September 23, 2025
Madge Helen Riherd, born on January 14, 1932, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00am on Monday, September 29, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Dalhart, Tx. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. She was a cherished member of her community, known for her warmth and compassion. A dedicated professional, Madge worked...
Austin Smith
September 23, 2025
Austin Smith, 33, of Dalhart, TX, passed away on September 23, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born to Corinna and Barry Smith on May 4, 1992, in Clovis, NM. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. (MST), Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the Elida Cemetery in Elida, NM. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at 2:00...
Carmen D. Ramirez
September 21, 2025
Carmen D. Ramirez, 85, passed peacefully at home in Dalhart, TX surrounded by many loved ones. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Father Lawrence John celebrating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Ramirez will lay in state from 11:00am until 8:00pm on Friday,...
Mina Frazier
September 18, 2025
Mina Frazier, 85 of Dalhart, Texas, a beacon of love and laughter, found peace in the arms of her Heavenly father on September 18, 2025, in Ft. Worth, Texas, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on November 27, 1939, in Ansley, Nebraska, Mina's journey through life was marked by her unwavering spirit and deep-rooted affection for those around her. Her...
Ernie Martens Groening
September 17, 2025
Ernie Martens Groening, 2 months and 11 days old, of Dalhart, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, September 17,2025. He was born on July 6, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas, to Jacob and Agatha Groening.
Ernie was a precious little boy and was so full of joy.
Ernie is survived by his loving parents, Jacob and Agatha Groening; his 3 sisters Justina, Agatha, and...
Leroy Smallwood
September 10, 2025
Leroy Smallwood, 91, of Dalhart, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. He was born on December 30, 1933, in Matador, Texas, to Albert and Rilda Smallwood.
On April 27, 1952, Leroy married the love of his life, Jean Beeman, in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Accompanied by friends LaFaun Rankin and Jack Ward, the couple crossed state lines to marry, beginning...
Jean Brazeal
September 6, 2025
Jean Brazeal, 70, passed away at her home on September 6th, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Memorial services will be held at 2 pm on September 13th, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Dalhart with Donna Milton officiating. Arrangements and cremation are entrusted to Dalhart Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Jean was born on November 26, 1954, in Trinidad Colorado....
Westlynn Grace Zavala
September 4, 2025
In Loving Memory of Westlynn Grace Zavala
It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of sweet baby Westlynn Grace Zavala, who came into this world for only a brief moment on September 4, 2025, in Plainview, Texas. Though her time here was short, she was a precious gift of love and hope, forever treasured by her family.
A service...
Gary Lloyd Frost
August 31, 2025
Gary Lloyd Frost, 80, of Dalhart, Texas, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on August 31, 2025. He was born February 9, 1945, in Clovis, New Mexico, to Lloyd Wilson Frost and Mary Helen Rose Frost. Gary grew up in San Jon, NM, where he graduated high school before earning a degree in Business Administration from Eastern New Mexico...
J. Kuper
August 12, 2025
Carl Julius Kuper II “J.”, 69, lifelong resident of Dalhart, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Amarillo. A Funeral Service celebrating J.’s life will be at 10:00 o’ clock in the morning on Monday, August 18, 2025, at First Baptist Church with Brother Kurtis Abla officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The Kuper Family will welcome...


