Obituaries

David Counts, 1936-2023

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THE HONORABLE DAVID COUNTS MIDLAND—The Honorable David Counts, a former state representative, Grand MasteroftheMasonsofTexas, and a Brigadier General (Brevet) in the Texas Army National Guard,diedathishome in Midland, Texas, on Friday, August 18, 2023. Born to Walter and Alma Counts in Munday, Texas, on July 14, 1936, David, officially named Walter David Counts, Jr., was raised and graduated high school in Rule, Texas.

Melba Eitniear , 1929–2023

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MELBA EITNIEAR Melba Eitniear, 93, of Sweetwater, Texas, died July 26, 2023 at her home. As she requested, there will be no memorial service, and her cremains will be buried beside her husband in the Dawson County Cemetery at Lamesa, Texas.

LaVerne Aten , 1934–2023

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LAVERNE ATEN LaVerne Aten, age 88, passed away peacefully from complicationsofdementiaon Friday, July 28, 2023. She was borninGarzaCountytoVelma McCarty Furr and Woodrow FurronOct.21,1934,andgrew up on the family farm west of Close City along with her brother, Novice (Rusty) Furr.

Jerry Isbell

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JERRY ISBELL “Such is the life and death of a good cowboy.” - Larry McMurtry JerryDonIsbell,75,ofLubbock, Texas passed away peacefullyathomeonJuly31, 2023.JerrywasborntoPaulD. Isbell and Evelyn Powell on November13th,1947inHugo, Oklahoma.

Olive Shaw

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OLIVE SHAW Olive Shaw, 95, of Post, TX., passed away July 22, 2023. She will be remembered as a loving child of God.

Richard Deleon

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RICHARD DELEON Richard “Ricardo” Deleon, on Sunday, July 16, 2023, was welcomed to his eternal home with open arms by our Lord while the angels were rejoicing by his presence. He was born on April 01, 1942, in San Antonio Tx to his parents Jose and Maria (Sanchez) Deleon.

Barbara Ann (Slate) Taylor

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BARBARA ANN (SLATE) TAYLOR Barbara was born on January 8th, 1939, in Purcell, OK., to Virgil and Etta Slate. Barbara was the second child of the family which eventually included one older sister and two younger brothers.

Terry Glenn Kennedy

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TERRY GLENN KENNEDY Terry Glenn Kennedy was called home to heaven on June 23, 2023. He was born in Slaton, Texas, on December 13, 1966, to Arvel Gene and Frances Wyvonne Kennedy.

Jack Morris

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Jack Morris went to be with his lord and Savior on Saturday, June 24, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Graveside services were held June 28, 2023, at Terrace Cemetery, and a Celebration of Life followed at Graham Chapel Methodist Church with John Bill Hedrick officiating. Services were under the direction of Hudman Funeral Home.