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Graveside Services for Edith Vernell Renfroe will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Gaines County Cemetery, Segaraves, Texas under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home, Seagraves, Texas, officiated by her grandson Blake McAlistor. Edith Renfroe passed away November 16, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. Edith was born May 6, 1934, in O'Donnell, Texas to Robert Dee Petree and May Ruth Lisenbee. Edith married the love of her life Ralph Renfroe, she loved Jesus and her family, and she loved to spend endless times with her family. Edith was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Renfroe, her parents Dee and May Petree, four brothers, and two sisters. Edith is survived by her...

Keith Addison, 82, returned home on November 1, 2024, after a day filled with one last great round of golf?the kind that makes you feel young again. Keith was born on August 3, 1942, to Milton and Odessa Addison in Dawson County. He was a farmer with a heart as big as West Texas and a handshake you could trust. Keith married his high school sweetheart, Carol Wood, in 1962. They built a life filled with love, laughter, and a whole lot of hard work. Keith was a man who loved his land as much as he loved his family. Folks often said he could out-farm anyone around and was never happier than when he was looking out over his own cotton fields. Even after seeing some mighty pretty places, he...

Denver City......Memorial service for Steve Bryant Johnson, will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, October 5, 2024, at First Baptist Church, Denver City, Texas under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Homes, officiated by Rev. Kyle Streun. Steve passed away October 1, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. Steve was born September 13, 1962, in Denver City, Texas to Elmer B. Johnson and Dorothy Ann Schleinat. Steve graduated DCISD in 1981, then Angelo State University with a business administration degree. Stephen was in oilfield production, he was a well operation specialist, and worked for Shell Oil Co., then Altura and Oxy. He was an avid sports fan. Steve was preceded in death by his grandparents;...

Funeral Services for Joyce Bishop Hargrove, will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, October 3, 2024, at First Baptist Church, Seminole, Texas under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home, Seminole, Texas, officiated by Rev. Joe Stewart, Assisted by Adam Hargrove. Joyce Bishop Hargrove passed away September 29, 2024, in Seminole, Texas. Joyce was born August 4, 1938, in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Kermit Bishop and Mildred Irene Estes. Joyce and Harold Charles Hargrove Jr. were married on September 2, 1956, in Seminole, Texas, she was a member of the First Baptist Church, and of the community from 1941 to 1956 then 1993 to present, she was a teacher for thirty-one years. Joyce was preceded...

David Anderson, 56, a self-made man who took over the family business, Anderson Welding, passed away peacefully at home on September 17, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband to Kendra, a proud father to sons Kaleb, Ryan and daughter-in-law Caylynn and a devoted grandfather to Maycee . David was also held in high regard by his brother Jody and sister Mika, who considered him one of the very best people they knew. Described as larger than life, David had a passion for storytelling and daring adventures. From a young age, he was a daredevil, driving his dad's truck into a neighbor's house at the age of 2 and breaking bones while attempting Evel Knievel-like stunts. In...

Kenneth Paul Lambert, 72, of Lubbock, TX, passed away on July 26, 2024. A proud Air Force veteran, Kenneth served for 24 years, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. Ken was known for his love of music and humor but most of all for his unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. He deeply cherished his family. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Lambert; four children; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and extended family. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Ruth Lambert; a brother; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A service will be held on July 31, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Southcrest Baptist Church, Lubbock. Memorial donations may be made to the Greater...

Ouida Myrle Childers passed away on July 5, 2024. She donated her body to the Texas Tech medical school. Her ashes will be interred at Seagraves cemetery on October 12, 2024, at 11AM. There will be a lunch fellowship at 12 Noon at the 12th Street Church of Christ in Seagraves. She was born on January 1, 1932, to Audie and Ruby Fleming in Brownfield TX. She was raised in Wellman TX on a farm. She graduated from Wellman High School. She married Harry Childers on July 28 of 1950. She moved a mile down the road and was still on the farm. In 1966 she moved to Seagraves. She worked for Pillows Ice House in her later life she became a hairdresser and a photographer. She was always a daughter,...

Funeral Services for Kristopher Michael Willbanks 35, will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, July 6, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Seminole, under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home, Seminole, Texas, officiated by Rev. Sean Decker. Family and Friends visitation will be held on Friday, July 5, 2024, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., at the Ratliff Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole. Kristopher Michael Willbanks passed away June 30, 2024, in Seminole, Texas. Kristopher was born May 13, 1989, in Longview, Texas to Michael K. Willbanks and Debbie Bullock. Kristopher was a former U.S Marine PFC and he was employed by Exxon Mobile where he was an operations manager. Kristopher is proceeded in...

Marshel Dale Ivins Marshel Dale Ivins, passed away on June 15, 2024, in Seminole, Texas. Graveside services will be at Union Cemetery near Saint Jo/Capps Corner, Texas, under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home. Marshel was born on September 17, 1932, to Charlie and Jewel (McCubbins) Ivins in Montague County, Texas. He grew up on the family farm. Marshel was the oldest of nine children. He met his wife, Chessie (Bradberry), as she was sitting up in a tree near a peach orchard outside of Saint Jo, Texas. Chessie was the youngest of a family of nine children. Marshel and Chessie were married on June 3, 1955, in Nocona, Texas. Marshel served in the United States Army. He worked for...

Marshel Dale Ivins Marshel Dale Ivins, passed away on June 15, 2024, in Seminole, Texas. Graveside services will be at Union Cemetery near Saint Jo/Capps Corner, Texas, under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home. Marshel was born on September 17, 1932, to Charlie and Jewel (McCubbins) Ivins in Montague County, Texas. He grew up on the family farm. Marshel was the oldest of nine children. He met his wife, Chessie (Bradberry), as she was sitting up in a tree near a peach orchard outside of Saint Jo, Texas. Chessie was the youngest of a family of nine children. Marshel and Chessie were married on June 3, 1955, in Nocona, Texas. Marshel served in the United States Army. He worked for...

Funeral services for Oleta Sue Currie, 92, of Seagraves will be Saturday, June 15, at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church in Seagraves with Dr. Troy Wayne Martin officiating, assisted by Pastor Greg White. Interment will follow in the Gaines County Cemetery of Seagraves under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home. Sue passed away peacefully in her home on June 9th, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born to Howard Edwin Floyd and Lucille Elizabeth Benham Floyd on March 8, 1932, in Afton, Texas. She married Donald "Ben" Currie in Seagraves on April 15, 1951. Sue was a beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a devoted member of the...

Funeral Services for John Wayne Hall 89, will be held at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, May 16, 2024, at South Seminole Baptist Church in Seminole, under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home, Seminole, Texas, officiated by Rev. Tony Pitcox. Family and Friends visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., at the Ratliff Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole. John Wayne Hall, 89, passed peacefully at his home in Seminole, Texas on May 12th, 2024, after a 10-month hard fought battle. John was born on January 19, 1935, in Pettit, Texas. John is preceded in death by his parents John Bunyon and Ethel Ivey Hall and 9 brothers and sisters Monroe Hall, Golda Whittenburg,...

Seagraves.... Funeral Services for Thomas Woodard McKinzie, 89, of Seagraves will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 11,2024 in the First Baptist Church of Seagraves with Rev. Dan Reynolds officiating. Interment following in the Gaines County Memorial Cemetery in Seminole under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home of Seagraves. Woody passed away on Monday May 6,2024 in Terry County. Woody was a member of First Baptist Church and had resided in Seagraves since 1950. Woody was employed by Southwestern Public Service for 15 years before opening McKinzie Insurance in 1978 till retirement in 2021. Woody was also co-owner of Five Points Gin and an avid golfer. Woody was preadded in death...

Denver City, Texas......Funeral services for Sandra Victoria Hailey Marion, 82, will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00 am in the Ratliff Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Skip Rodgers officiating and Danny Dominguez assisting. Visitation will be held Friday, May 3, 2024 at 6:00 pm. to 7:30 pm. at Ratliff Funeral Home, services are under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home. Sandra passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 surrounded by her family. Sandra was born May 8, 1942 in Red Oak, North Carolina, to George Hailey and Patti Solomon. On December 10, 1958, she married the love of her life Richard Leon Marion, in Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Roxanna...

Denver City, Texas......Funeral services for H. Gene Graham, 84, were held Monday, April 29, 2024, at 3:00 pm in the First Assembly of God Church with Rev. Ronnie Lunsford officiating, under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home. Gene was born October 12, 1939, in Rodessa, Louisiana. He and LaJean Grace were married on July 24, 1972, in Waurika, Oklahoma. He was a 32nd degree Mason, and a member of the Denver City Masonic Lodge #1278. He was an early entrepreneur, beginning business ventures with his brothers cutting grass, gathering pecans, and selling soda bottles. Official careers included driving a chemical truck, managing a Kentucky Fried Chicken and owning and operating a pizzeria,...

Memorial services for Victoria Denise McKenzie, 38, of Plains, Texas, will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 10:00 A.M, at the First Baptist Church in Plains, Texas with the Rev. Patrick Hamilton officiating. A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. in the Ratliff Funeral Home Chapel in Denver City, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home in Denver City, Texas. Victoria passed away on April 12, 2024, in Lea County, New Mexico. Victoria was born to David Martinez Sr. and Maria Reyna on May 6, 1985, in Austin, Texas. She achieved two bachelor's degrees one from Texas A&M, and one from Texas Tech. Victoria...

Pablo S. Gonzales, 76, of Denver City, Texas left this world for his home in Heaven on April 8, 2024. Pablo was born June 21, 1947, to Cresencio Gonzalez and Juana Silvas in Alpine, Texas. Pablo answered the call to serve his country in the Vietnam War and was awarded the Purple Heart. Following his service in the United States Army, he met his wife Celia M. Gonzales, and they were married for 55 years. Pablo enjoyed watching all sports his kids and grandkids played and his favorite teams were the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Pablo is remembered by his family as an amazing husband, father, Popo, and brother. He was a man with a great sense of humor and generous to those...

Memorial services for John Mason Milligan, 28, of Lubbock, Texas, will be held at First Baptist Church in Denver City, Texas on Friday, April 5, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. Arrangements were under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home in Denver City, Texas with Rev. Kyle Streun officiating and Randy Butler assisting. Mason passed away on March 30, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. He was born to his parents John David and LuAnn Johnson Milligan on July 12, 1995 in Andrews, Texas. He graduated West Texas A&M with a degree in environmental science. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and Neva Milligan. He is survived by his parents, J.D. and LuAnn Milligan; sister, Mallory...