Robert “Bob” Zivec, 1933–2025

Robert Bohumil “Bob” Zivec was born June 9, 1933, in Bohusovice, Czechoslovakia, to Bohumil and Anna Fabian Zivec, and passed away on December 2, 2025, at Library of Legacies in Slaton, Texas, where he was cared for like family.

Mike Edward Manuel, 1959–2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Mike, on November 20, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on March 18 in Post, Texas, to Mable and Nathaniel Manuel, Sr., Mike was a man of great kindness, and a love for family and friends.

Robert D. Wilke August 2, 1957 November 26, 2025

A much loved uncle, brother, farmer, and friend Robert D. Wilke (Robbie), 68 of Close City, TX (Ragtown, TX) passed away on November 26, 2025 after a brief illness. He was born August 2, 1957, to Reuben and Pauline Wilke in Slaton, TX.

Norma Joy McGrew, 1928–2025

Norma Joy McGrew passed away peacefully at her home November 18, 2025 in Midland, Texas. Born August 3,1928 to Marvin and Jimmie Hudman in Post, Texas, she had a happy childhood, attended Post School and graduated Post High School as the valedictorian of her class.

Irene Howell, 1941–2025

Irene Tomlinson Howell, born March 12, 1941, originally of Slaton, Texas, and formerly of Post, Texas, returned to her heavenly home on Oct. 28, 2025.

Bob Arnold, 1948–2025

Bobby “Bob” Douglas Arnold, beloved husband, father and friend, passed away peacefully on Nov. 7, 2025, in Post, Texas. He was 77.Bob was born on Dec. 13, 1948, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, to proud parents Douglas and Jawanna (Newberry) Arnold.

Robert Cowdrey, 1936–2025

Robert Paul “Bobby” Cowdrey, 89, of Post, Texas, passed away Oct. 23, 2025. His earthly journey ended exactly three years to the day after the death of his ladybug, Jennie Lou, his beloved wife of nearly 68 years.

Jo Ann Miller, 1937–2025

Jo Ann Miller was born on Oct. 30, 1937, in Post, Texas, to Robert Weaver Moreman and Pearl Collins Moreman. She passed away peacefully on Oct. 17, 2025.Jo Ann grew up in Post, Texas, and graduated from Post High School, where she was class historian and a drum major for the Antelope Band.

Natalee Shepherd, 1936–2025

Natalee Tracy Shepherd, 89, passed away Sept. 11, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born May 11, 1936, to the late George H. and Thelma Jo Tracy in Abernathy, Texas.She graduated from Post High School in 1954.

Melanie Windham, 1942-2025

Melanie Thompson Windham, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully March 23, 2025, at the age of 83.Born in Lanette, Alabama, in 1942, Melanie moved with her family to Post, Texas, in 1956 when her parents began working at the Postex Mill.