Obituaries
Michael "Smiley" Tijerina
August 10, 2026
Michael “Smiley” Tijerina, 61, of Seth Ward, passed away on August 10, 2026, in Texarkana, Texas. Smiley will be brought home to Plainview, where his services will be held and he will be laid to rest.
The family will receive friends on Monday, August 17, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at New Covenant Church in Plainview, Texas. Funeral Services...
Nancy Handing
August 9, 2026
Nancy Handing, age 79, of Dalhart, passed away, Sunday, August 9, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 14, 2026 at St. Anthony of Pudua Catholic Church in Dalhart with Father Tony Neusch officiating. Interment will follow at the Dalhart Memorial Park. Rosary will be recited prior to the service at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 14, 2026 at...
Leonardo Portillo Becerra
August 8, 2026
Leonardo Portillo Becerra, age 70, of Dalhart, passed away, Saturday, August 8, 2026 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 13, 2026 at St. Anthony of Pudua Catholic Church in Dalhart with Father Tony Neusch officiating. Interment will follow at the Channing Cemetery in Channing. Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, August...
Mauricio Montes De Oca, Jr.
August 5, 2026
Mauricio Montes De Oca, Jr., age 23, of Dalhart, passed away, Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2026 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Dalhart with Father Tony Neusch officiating. Interment will follow at the Dalhart Memorial Park. Rosary will be recited 5:00 p.m., Sunday, August 16, 2026 at...
David Merrill
August 4, 2026
David Merrill, of Tucumcari, NM, passed away, Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at his home. Arrangements are under the personal care of Dalhart Funeral Home.
Paul Hudson
July 28, 2026
Paul Hudson, age 56, of Dalhart, passed away, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Cremation arrangements are pending with Dalhart Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Alan Newman
July 25, 2026
Alan Lee Newman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, and friend, passed away on July 25, 2026, at the age of 78, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on May 1, 1948, in Dalhart, Texas, Alan lived a life defined by resilience, service, laughter, and an unwavering devotion to his family and community.
Alan was the son of the late...
Sherri McIlroy
July 21, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and abiding faith that we announce the passing of Sherri Rosanne McIlroy on July 21, 2026. She lived her life with grace, compassion, unwavering devotion to her family and steadfast trust in God. Her faith guided her, sustained her, and shaped the love she shared with everyone around her.
She was preceded in death by her...
Steven Donald Hubbs
July 19, 2026
Steve Hubbs 68 of Dalhart Tx passed away peacefully after courageously battling cancer on July 19,2026 in Amarillo Tx. Cremation arrangements are under the personal care of Dalhart Funeral Home of Dalhart, Texas.
His wishes to have no services and to be cremated.
Steve was born August 22,1957 in Wilmington Ca. to Roy B. Hubbs and Betty Ann Connelly. Steve took an...
Lanny Bezner
July 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Lanny Dean Bezner
Lanny Dean Sawyer Bezner, 84, of Dalhart, Texas, passed away on July 12, 2026. Lanny will receive guests from 4-8:00pm on Friday, July 17, 2026 at the funeral home. A Rosary will be recited at 10:00am and Mass will be celebrated in his honor at 10:30am on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at St Anthony...
Lynn Koehn
July 11, 2026
Lynn Koehn of Hartley, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on July 11, 2026. Lynn will lie in state for viewing at Dalhart Funeral Home chapel on Tuesday July 14,2026 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Funeral Service will be held Wednesday July 15, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Countryside Mennonite Church in Dalhart, Texas.
At the breaking...
Wilma "Marlyne" Walters
July 3, 2026
Wilma "Marlyne" Walters, passed away, July 3, 2026. Inurnment of Mrs. Walter will take place at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 29, 2026 at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Dalhart.
Wilma “Marlyne” Walters, born on August 14, 1940, in Rhea, Oklahoma, was a woman of strength, tenacity, and boundless love.
She lived a life that was as vibrant and multifaceted as the colorful...
Roxie Hughes
July 3, 2026
Roxie Jeanette Hughes, 37, of Dalhart, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on July 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.
Roxie will lie in state on Sunday, July 5, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Dalhart Funeral Home.
Roxie's life will be celebrated in private by her family and close friends.
On behalf of the...
Beverly Diane Graham
June 14, 2026
Beverly Diane Graham, a radiant soul born on October 13, 1963, in Midland, Texas, left this world unexpectedly on June 14, 2026, in Dumas, Texas, before those who loved her were prepared to say goodbye. Her departure carved an unmistakable void, a quiet ache where her vibrant presence once flourished.
Beverly’s roots ran deep in Midland, where she was born, raised,...
Shara Lyn Hulin
June 7, 2026
Shara Lyn Hulin, born on November 24, 1979, in Dalhart, Texas, passed away on June 7, 2026, in Amarillo, Texas. She was a free spirit who lived life on her own terms and left a lasting impression on those who knew her.
Shara graduated from Dalhart High School in 1997. Afterward, she made Amarillo her home for many years, where she...
Cesar Almanza
June 5, 2026
Cesar Almanza, de 46 años, falleció en su hogar rodeado de sus seres queridos el viernes 5 de junio de 2026. Se llevará a cabo un velorio el lunes 8 de junio de 2026 de 12:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m. en Dalhart Funeral Home. Se celebrará un servicio de rosario a las 6:00 p.m. el lunes 8 de junio de...
Cheryl Ann Quillin
May 29, 2026
Cheryl Ann Quillin, 79, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, at BSA Hospital in Amarillo.
Born on January 21, 1947, in Wellington, Kansas, Cheryl was the daughter of Wayne and Ida Mae Quillin. She graduated from Dalhart High School in 1964 before pursuing her lifelong calling in nursing at St. Anthony's School of Nursing, graduating as a...
John Smithee
May 28, 2026
John Lynn "J.L." Smithee John Lynn "J.L." Smithee, age 89, of Dalhart, Texas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Mountain Time on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Calvary Baptist Church in Raton, New Mexico, with his nephew, Pastor Scott Paxton, officiating. The family will have a meal after the service...
Jimmie Roy Page
May 25, 2026
Jimmie Roy Page, 92, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, in Dalhart, Texas. Born on May 2, 1934, in Clayton, New Mexico, Jimmie lived a life deeply rooted in values and traditions. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:00 am at Hartley Cemetery. Arrangements have been...
Juanita "Janie" Peña
May 25, 2026
Juanita Peña, 72, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and all those whose lives she touched so deeply.
Services for Juanita will be held Monday June 1, 2026, at Our Lady of Loreto Church in Silverton, Texas with the Rosary at 1:00 PM, Mass will be held at 2:00 PM with the burial...


