Graveside services for Donald Ray Busby will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2022 at Friona Cemetery with the Pastor Jim Allan, pastor of New Creation Fellowship Church of Denton, Texas, officiating. Interment will follow. Services are being directed by Parkside Funeral Directors.
On Thursday, January 13, 2022, Donald Ray Busby of Flower Mound, TX went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born in Friona, TX to Pat Boyd Busby and Ruth Odell Busby on June 22, 1943, and graduated from Friona High School having participated in band, football, track, baseball, Thespians and FFA. He attended North Texas State University and was drafted into the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.
Donald Ray (Don) was born into a family of musicians and was himself a gifted musician, playing several different instruments, his favorite being guitar. He formed a local rock and roll band in high school, which won several awards in the area. He played and sang professionally for a number of years. He was an insurance agent for Farmers Insurance in Lubbock, TX and became a District Manager for Farmers in Lewisville, TX in 1983. He later became a Certified Estate Planner and Certified Financial Planner, which he enjoyed tremendously and continued until his death.
He surrendered his life to the Lord Jesus when he was 41 and became an avid student of the Word of God. He loved teaching the Bible and became an ordained minister with The Fellowship Network, taking the pastorship of Dallas Bethel Temple Church in Duncanville, TX in 2010, which he continued until the church was closed in 2021 due to the pandemic.
Don was a happy soul and loved people. He loved to make people laugh. In his younger years he was an enthusiastic deer, pheasant and quail hunter. He enjoyed fishing and golfing, and using his Traeger smoker.
Don was predeceased by his wife, Neoma Ruth McGarry Busby, on October 13, 2009, and was later married to Janet Marie Smith on September 8, 2012, who survives him. He had no children and is survived by two nephews, Jay Huneycutt of Houston, TX and James Don Huneycutt of Amarillo, TX. He is predeceased by his sister, Ima Jewell Huneycutt, and brother-in-law, Jim Huneycutt.
Donald Ray (Don) will be sorely missed by many loving friends and family.
Billy Joe Black Sr., 84 of Bovina Texas passed away January 18, 2022 in Friona Texas. He was born January 4, 1938 in Caney, Kansas. Viewing will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 24, 2022 in Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona. Graveside Services scheduled for 2:00 p.m. MT, 3:00 p.m. CT Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Kenton Cemetery Kenton, Oklahoma. Arrangements by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.
He proudly served in the National Guard and United States Army from 1956 through 1963. After his service to our Country, he became a longtime Cowboy/Rancher and Branding Inspector in New Mexico. Joe then relocated to Bovina Texas in 1975 to pursue other opportunities.
August 19, 1989, Joe married Leverne Purcell. He became an active member of the Bovina Church of Christ and was dedicated and loyal to his faith. He loved his Bible, playing Dominoes and Skip-Bo. His hobbies were gardening, reading and watching westerns, and don't forget his game shows. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Leverne, his beloved father Jim (Jesse James) and mother Mary Emilia.
He is survived by his children Billy Joe Jr and Carmen of Portales NM, Bertie and Mike Mirhashemi of San Antonio TX, Tommy and Annabelle of Portales NM. Grandchildren Trent, Brandon, Hunter, Amanda, Amy, Kacey and Misty. Several Great Grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister, Tom and Billie of Dalhart TX, Jim of Booker TX, and Peggy Jean Hiller of Broomfield CO, plus many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.
You may send condolences to the family and sign the online guest book at: hansardfamily.com
Rayford Wilkerson 76 of Friona passed away January 14, 2022 in Friona. Viewing was held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of HANSARD FAMILY with Celebration of Life Services in the chapel 2:00 PM Wednesday with Jeff Procter, officiating. Burial will follow in the Friona Cemetery by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.
Rayford was born July 28, 1945 in Pampa, Texas. He later married Carole Ann Lubanski February 19, 1999.
Rayford loved to farm and was very good at anything related to farming and agriculture. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles, and his dog Curly.
Preceding Rayford in death are his parents, wife Carole, 2 sons, Johnny and Terry Wilkerson, 1 brother-David, 2 sisters-Dorothy Jean Benson and Dora Geneva Bentley.
Those to mourn his passing include his sons Ricky, Freddy, Bobby, Rayford Eugene and Heath Alvin Wilkerson, all of Arkansas, 1 brother-Kenneth Wilkerson, of Friona and 1 sister-Aileen Gamble of Friona.
You may send condolences to the family and sign the online guest book at: hansardfamily.com
Vanessa Villarreal 19, of Bovina passed away on January 16, 2022. Viewing will be held from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday January 23, 2022 in the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of HANSARD FAMILY with Celebration of Life Services set for 11:00 AM Monday, January 24, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Bovina with Rev. Mickey Mounce and Jarhead Majhor, officiating. Burial following in the Bovina Cemetery by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.
Vanessa was born March 15, 2002 in Amarillo to Joe Villarreal and Lisa Serna. She was a 2020 graduate of Bovina High School.
She was known to family and friends as a fun, free spirit and a big Sour Patch Kid. She loved her family, especially her nieces and nephews.
Vanessa would encourage us all to randomly help and care for others, and above all, always try to do better.
Those that mourn her passing include her father- Joe Villarreal of Amarillo, mother-Lisa Serna of Bovina, grandparents-Andres and Maria Serna of Bovina, Mary Villarreal of Amarillo, and Zeferino Villarreal of Clovis, 4 sisters-Samantha Vela and husband Gael, Andrea Villarreal and Luis Tafoya, Gabriella Hernandez and husband Danny, and Mireya Villarreal, all of Amarillo, and much-loved nieces and nephews-Amari Tafoya, Danny Hernandez II, Khloe Hernandez and Audrina Vela.
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Jackie Lee Hight was born in Aspermont, Texas on February 1, 1942 to Dee and Merle Hight. Jackie and his family came to Friona when Jackie was a sophomore in high school. He quickly became a favorite among his classmates, especially Jacquelyn Magness whom he later married. They were blessed with four precious children; Joel Llyn, Jyl Angelea, Jay Magness, and Jynger Michiele. Yes, they were called the J's.
Jackie attended Oklahoma Panhandle State University in Goodwell, Oklahoma. He returned to Friona to farm. Jackie farmed in Friona/Farwell for 16 years and then the family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico where Jackie became owner/distributor of Mother's Cookies. Divorce separated the family and Jackie moved back to the Clovis area. He met and married Carol Ann Hahn and became a Radiographer at Plains Regional Medical Center in Clovis New Mexico. He and Carol and some of her children enjoyed living in Clovis for several years and then both retired to travel. In later years they spent most of their time in Arkadelphia, Arkansas and Rockport, Texas.
Jackie loved fishing. They managed to be close to lakes so he could fish often. They loved their church friends and spent many nights playing dominoes and cards.
After Carol's death, Jackie moved to Tulsa to be close to his children. He lived in his RV next to daughter Jyl and her husband for 4½ years. Jackie came to Friona for the school/class reunion this past September. Jackie loved his class of 1960 and looked forward to every birthday bash celebrated every 5 years.
Jackie and Jacquelyn remained good friends and she and the four children plus spouses Norma and Todd were with him as he moved on to Heaven on January 15th, just short of his 80th birthday on February 1st.
Jackie leaves a large legacy: son Joel (Norma), their daughters Britny Boyd(Roger), Joy Hight(Sean), daughter Jyl Bowen(Todd) and son Seth(Brittney), son Jay Hight (Michelle), their daughters Charli and Landri, son Cason, and Jay's daughters, Natasha and Tierra Guynes (Josh), and daughter Jynger Pleasant(Dwight) and her children, Cole, Caleb(Madison), and Kylea and Dwight's daughters, Danielle and Brianna, and Carol's four children and grandchildren.
Great Grandchildren: Cheyenne and Colton Boyd, Gavyn Coleman, Jayden and Dayton Dobbs, Kinsey and Westyn Thomas, Tyler McBee, and Jordan Pleasant.
Jackie is also survived by brother Gene and sister Martha Sales and some nephews and nieces.
Those preceding him in death are his parents, brother Bill and sister Barbara.
Arrangements are being handled by Dillon Funeral Home of Sand Springs, Oklahoma.
Robert "Bob" Hurst, 78 of Lubbock, formerly of Friona passed away January 13, 2022 in Lubbock. Viewing will be held from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday, January 16, 2022 with family visitation from 4:00 to 6:00 PM in the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of HANSARD FAMILY with Celebration of Life Services set for 1:00 P.M. Monday, January 17, 2022 at the Friona United Methodist Church in Friona with Dr. Andrew Hurst, Rev. Kerry Hurst and Rev. Skip Hodges, officiating. Burial following in the Friona Cemetery by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.
Bob was born December 25, 1943 in Ft Worth to L.J. and Grace Wooten Foster Hurst. He graduated from Lorenzo High School then later earned a Master's Degree from Texas Tech University. He married Roxanne Hall March 29, 1974 in Dalhart.
Bob taught Vocational Agriculture for many years in Lorenzo and Dalhart. Later, he and Roxanne moved to Friona where he began his new position as manager of Parmer County Implement Company. He became a partner in 1978, purchasing PCIC in the early 1980's.
Agriculture remained Bob's passion as he also was extremely active in local and area stock shows, 4-H and FFA. His generosity included his time an effort in activities of Parmer County communities. He is a past president of the Friona Chamber of Commerce and Friona Man of the Year for 2012. He loved Parmer County, but in 2018, he and Roxanne retired and moved to Raider Ranch in Lubbock.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, and older brother-Michael Hurst.
Those to carry on his legacy include his wife Roxanne of Lubbock, 2 sons, Clint Hurst and wife Shannon of Friona, and Clay Hurst and wife Jennifer of Lubbock, 4 brothers-Terry Hurst and wife Sheri, and Joe Hurst and wife Christy, all of Idalou, Kerry Hurst and wife Kim, and Andy Hurst and wife Jane, all of Lubbock, 6 grandchildren-Trey Hurst, Cade Hurst, Kenzie Byrd, Keegan Hurst, Kyla Wood and Maddie Mitchell, and 1 grandson Hayes Hurst due in March, 5 great-grandchildren, Finley Munns, Gensyn Byrd, Karvis Hurst, Waylon Munns, and Skylar Munns.
The family would like to thank South Plains Rehab Hospital, Bridge Hospice and TaBree Welch.
In lieu of flowers, you may send memorials to Faith City Mission of Amarillo, St. Jude's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN., or a favorite charity of your choice.
You may send condolences to the family and sign the online guest book at: hansardfamily.com
Joe Lewis Lumbrera, 58 of Bovina passed away January 13, 2022 in Lubbock. Family directed Celebration of Life Services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday January 22, 2022 at the Bovina United Methodist Church in Bovina with Rev. Larry Mitchell, officiating. Cremation arrangements by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.
Joe was born on May 10, 1963 in Muleshoe to Albino and Juanita Lumbrera. Joe was a hard working man and was employed by Lee Luis Construction Co. for about 21 years.
When Joe wasn't working, he spent time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed cooking out, drinking beer and watching the Dallas Cowboys. Joe was known in his community as an honest, loving, and caring man.
Preceding him in death is his parents -Albino and Juanita Lumbrera, his wife Barbara Lumbrera
Those to carry on his legacy include his daughter Jennifer Snodgrass and husband Ryan of Shawnee, OK., 1 step-daughter- Andrea Sabala and husband Augie, 2 step-sons- Eric and Zack Garza, 3 brothers-and 3 sisters- Diane Lumbrera of Gatesville, Adam Lumbrera of San Angelo, Roy and JoAnn Lumbrera from Ruidoso N.M., Virginia and Ernest Bribiesca of Garden City, Kansas, Jesus and Sinfer Lumbrera and Stella and Wallie Rodriguez, all of Clovis, 12 grandchildren-Jarid, Jacob, and Jayden Armstrong, K-Lynne. Delilah, Audrina Sabala, Jayley, Raeley, Kymberli Bryant, L-Nayra Gaines, Aleeah and Alizae Garza, numerous nieces and nephews.
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Rex Earl Blackburn, 87 of Friona passed away January 16, 2022 in Friona. Viewing will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday, January 21, 2022 in the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of HANSARD FAMILY with Celebration of Life Services scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Sixth Street Church of Christ in Friona with Jeff Procter, officiating. Burial following in the Friona Cemetery by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.
Rex was born April 15,1934 in a farmhouse near Parmerton Hill to Claude Thomas and Josephine Davis Blackburn. He was the oldest of 4 siblings; Carol Beth, Donna Joyce, and Keith Lynn.
Rex married Marilyn Gail Fairchild on Sept 8, 1956, in Friona at the Friona United Methodist Church. Soon thereafter he was drafted into the Armed Services where he attended Boot Camp at Killeen and then served in Germany. He served 2 years.
Rex farmed his whole life starting with working for his dad on the farm southeast of town at "Blackburn Corner". He then started farming for his father in-law E.L. Fairchild renting a half section of land from him. He built his house on that farm where all the kids were born and raised. He also partnered on land in Adrian, Tx with his brother in-law Larry Fairchild. They farmed that land until around 1980 where he sold his part back to Larry. He instilled a strong work ethic in his kids by keeping us on tractors and irrigating the farms.
He was one of the best mechanics! He could fix anything from the smallest item to overhauling irrigation engines, tractors, and combines.
Rex loved to go camping and fishing. He enjoyed taking the family on vacations to Lake City Colorado to camp, fish, and take jeep rides over Engineer Pass. He was known to take his bath in the stream behind the camp! He made us kids do the same. It was so cold it made us all shrivel up!
He loved his Lord and was a member at the Sixth Street Church of Christ his entire adult life. He instilled that love of the Lord to all his children. We are forever grateful for that!
He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Josephine, a sister Carol Beth Pounds, and a grandson Brian Hank Blackburn.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Marilyn Blackburn. One sister Donna Smith of Canyon, Texas and one brother Keith Lynn Blackburn of Friona, Texas. Four children David Blackburn and wife Laura of Amarillo, Texas, Mike Blackburn and wife Johnna of Friona, Texas, Lynn Hutson and husband Mike of Bushland Texas. Brian Blackburn and wife Kerry of Oklahoma City. Nine grandkids and twelve great grandkids.
The family request memorials to be sent to Prairie Acres or High Plains Children's Home.
The family would also like to express our deepest appreciation to all the caregivers at Prairie Acres Nursing Home and Bluebonnet Home Health and Hospice
You may send condolences to the family and sign the online guest book at: hansardfamily.com