The Savvy Senior

Dear Savvy Senior, My mother has several chronic health conditions and needs a home caregiver to help with daily activities.

Melinda Allred

GRAHAM - Melinda Sue Swinson “Moe Honey” Allred, 61, of Graham, passed away peacefully on Sept. 27, 2026.Melinda was born to Homer and Torchy Swinson in Abilene, on Nov. 3, 1964. She grew up in Stanton, where she made many memories and life-long friends who remained close to her heart.

Elodia “Loli” Cazares

IREDELL - On Sept. 23, 2026, Elodia “Loli” Cazares of Stanton, was called to her Heavenly Home at the age of 80.

Nicolas “Nick” H. Sanchez

STANTON - Nicolas “Nick” H. Sanchez, 95, passed away surrounded by his loving family.

James “Bo” Kenneth Wigglesworth

IREDELL - James “Bo” Kenneth Wigglesworth, of Iredell, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sept. 18, 2026. He was 64. Born on Aug. 4, 1962, in Stanton.Bo will be remembered as a very sweet and quiet man whose kindness made others feel welcome.

Dorothy May Langford Smith

GILMER - Dorothy May Langford Smith, 93, passed away peacefully on Sept. 7, 2026, at Wesley House Memory Care in Gilmer.Dorothy was born Nov. 12, 1932, in Rankin, to Calvin J. Langford and Louise RuSelle Josey Langford.She married Albert Jackson Smith on Sept. 7, 1952, in Wink.

Bro. Kenneth Earl Ray

SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral Service for Mr. Kenneth Ray was Sept. 11, 2026, at Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church in Shreveport, LA.

Jaime H. Salazar

STANTON - It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, and dear friend. Jaime H. Salazar was all of these and so much more.

Lance Hopper

Lance Hopper, 75 of Lubbock, passed away peacefully on Aug. 25, 2026. He was born on Sept. 2, 1950, in Big Spring, to Jack and Nelle Hopper.Lance spent many years as a farmer, a life of hard work that reflected his strong character, determination, and love for the land.

Ramon Castilleja Sanchez

LAMESA - Graveside Funeral services of Christian burial for Ramon Castilleja Sanchez, 61 of Lamesa, were at the Dawson County Cemetery on Aug. 27, with Father George Poonely officiating.