Jimmy D. “Jim” Ivy was born July 1, 1934 to Luther and Flora Ivy in Memphis, Texas, and passed from this life on Jan. 9, 2019 in Hobbs, NM.  He was the third of four children. Jimmy graduated from Seminole High School and later attended Western New Mexico University on a football scholarship.

James (Jim) Lee Sanders II, 76, of Budapest. Hungary, was born on Jan. 17, 1942 in Abilene, Texas. Jim was headed home when he died in Frankfurt, Germany on Dec. 23, 2018, and went to be with his Lord and Savior, to whom he dedicated the last 40 years of his life.

Robert Dale Latimer, 42, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019 at his home in Bedford, TX.  A memorial service for all friends and family of Robert is planned for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Throckmorton, TX.

Dolores Geneva Michalk Barnett, 86, of Albany and formerly of Bishop, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. She was born on May 30, 1932, in Bishop, to Alvin and Ernie Michalk.

Jack Franklin Tabor, age 45, passed from this life on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018 in Cisco, TX. He was born on Oct. 17, 1973 in Eastland, TX to David Lloyd Carroll, Jr. and Nancy Kay (Wagley) Lancaster. He was a self-employed Diesel Mechanic. Jack was a one-of-a-kind.

Joe Max Walker of Albany, Texas, born in Wink, TX on April 3, 1936 was called home to be with our Lord and Savior Dec. 30, 2018.   Joe Max Walker graduated from Kermit High School in 1955.

Patsy Lynn “Peacock” Braddy, passed gracefully on Dec. 18, with her loving husband, Gerald, at her bedside. Patsy was born Nov. 18, 1945 to Benjamin Franklin Peacock and Clara Mae “Trammell” Peacock in Breckenridge, TX.

Jim Martin, age 48 of Midland, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. A graveside service was held Saturday, Dec. 22 in the Albany Cemetery with Chuck Sheppard officiating. Interment followed under the direction of Morehart Mortuary.

Gene Franklin Merrell, age 71, passed away of natural causes at home on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018.  He was born on June 27, 1947 in Ft. Worth, Texas to Levi Eugene and Frieda Merrell.

Jane Foster Mitchell passed away Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 in Temple, Texas. She was born May 23, 1941 in Bell, California to Thomas and Fay Ola (Klaus) Foster. She graduated from Albany High School in 1959.