Mary Hazel Maddox, 89, joins her beloved husband, Cecil, in life-everlasting. She passed peacefully into the hands of God on April 28, 2026.
Born on October 26, 1936, in Hart, Texas, to Clury and Hazel Phillips, Mary was the youngest of four girls. She grew up on the family farm outside of Olton, Texas, where she learned the value of hard work helping in the fields alongside her sisters. Mary attended West Texas State College, where she earned her bachelor’s degree. She dedicated her professional life to education, serving as an elementary school teacher. She taught both third and fourth – but mostly fourth – grades.
Her life’s great romance began in high school when she met her sweetheart, Cecil Maddox. They attended college together and were wed in Olton, Texas on January 26, 1958. The couple resided in Friona, Texas, from 1961 until 2008, when they relocated to Windsor, Colorado. Together, Cecil and Mary raised a wonderful daughter, Mika. Always there to support her child, Mary was the loudest fan in the stands at all of Mika’s games. Mary loved her family more than life itself. Throughout almost 66 years of marriage, Mary was the quiet, kind support behind everything—the stable foundation upon which her family was built.
Mary loved watching sports. She was an avid fan of Texas Tech, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Colorado Rockies. When she wasn’t cheering from the sidelines, she enjoyed the strategy of bridge, various card games, and the challenge of a good puzzle. A woman of deep faith, Mary was a devoted member of First Baptist Church in Friona and later at Front Range Baptist Church in Fort Collins. To those who knew her, she was simply the most loving person they had ever met—sweet to the very core. She will be remembered as a woman defined by her unwavering kindness and quiet strength, who leaves a legacy of love and devotion to her family.
Left to carry on that legacy is Mary’s daughter, Mika Schneider, her husband Myron, and their children, Erin and Ian. She is also survived by a sister, Gwen Ziska. Mary loved each and every one of her sisters’ children: Phillip, Linda, Larry, Cheryl, and Laurie, and all of Cecil’s many nieces and nephews.
Mary is greeted in Heaven by her beloved husband, Cecil Maddox; her parents Clury & Hazel; her sister LaNelle Waldrop and her husband Hubert; sister Joy Lambright and her husband Milford; her nephew, Brian Ziska; and by her infant grandchildren, Isaac, Mathew, and Christina Schneider.
Services for Mary were held on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 at Resthaven Funeral Home & Memory Gardens in Fort Collins, Colorado. For those that wished to say their final goodbyes, there was a time for viewing at 1pm, followed by Mary’s Memorial Service at 2pm, and her Burial Service immediately after.
Treasured memories of Mary and words of condolence for her family are welcome at resthavencolorado.com.
Charles B. Ray was welcomed into his eternal home on May 3, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Celebration of Life Services were held 10:00 AM Wednesday May 6, 2026 at Calvary Baptist Church in Friona with Pastor D Jay Lewis, officiating. Burial followed in the Friona Cemetery entrusted to HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.
Charles was born in Farmersville, Texas, to John L. and Nellie Ray and was a devoted brother to his late siblings, Connie Ray and Evelyn McDowell. From a young age, Charles possessed an insatiable appetite for hard work and a steadfast devotion to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
He graduated from Friona High School in 1962. He went on to attend the University of West Texas and Tarleton State University, all while serving with honor in the Army Reserves.
In 1966, Charles married the love of his life, Rose Ann Greeson, beginning a nearly 60-year journey of unwavering love and partnership. The couple moved to their current home in 1970, where Charles faithfully farmed his land for decades. Together, Charles and Rose Ann raised three children — Brandy McNutt, Chesley Ray, and Canna Ray — instilling in them the same values of faith, humility, and service that defined his life.
A devoted member of Calvary Baptist Church in Friona, Texas, Charles served selflessly as a deacon and Sunday school teacher for many years. His commitment to his faith was evident in every aspect of his life — he lived to serve others and share the love of Christ through his actions.
Charles will be remembered for his quick wit, contagious sense of humor, and his deep compassion for others. His kindness and humility fostered countless lifelong friendships. When he wasn’t tending his fields and cattle, Charles could often be found building unique projects, lending a helping hand to neighbors, or spending cherished time with his beloved grandchildren.
Charles was a proud and loving grandfather to seven grandchildren: Coby, Rayley, Brooklyn, Cayla, Breanna, Garrett, Chesten and late great-granddaughter, Everleigh. His legacy of love, faith, and devotion will live on through them and all who were blessed to know him.
Charles B. Ray’s life was a testament to faith, family, and service — a humble man whose heart reflected the goodness of God.
Charles is survived by his beloved wife, Rose Ann Ray, alongside Brandy and Ray McNutt, Chesley Ray, Canna and Jeff Ray, Coby Ray, Rayley McNutt, Brooklyn O’Bannon, Cayla Ray, Breanna Ray, Garrett McNutt, and Chesten Ray, alongside many hearts who deeply cherished him.
“Well done, good and faithful servant.”
— Matthew 25:23
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Nancy Karen Dunn, 73, of Bovina, Texas, passed away on May 1, 2026.
Nancy was born July 10, 1952, in Chatsworth, Georgia, to Leonard and Mae Dunn. She attended school in Murray County Georgia and graduated from Murray County High School in 1970.
Nancy was known for her strong work ethic and her love of horses and the plains of Texas. When Nancy was 11 years old, she visited her uncle who had a farm near Friona, Texas. Wanting to give Nancy a real Texas experience during her visit, her uncle, Jack Patterson, arranged for her to go on a small cattle drive with some of his neighbors. After that experience Nancy was determined to move the Texas when she grew up.
In September 1976, Nancy left her home in Georgia and moved to Bovina, Texas, where she worked at Sherley Anderson Grain Company with Earl Whitten who considered her his “right hand gal”. Nancy retired in 2019, having worked for the Andersons for 43 years.
Nancy was preceded in death by her mother and father and her brother, Calvin Dunn.
She is survived by her sister, Brenda Ross, and a large extended family in North Georgia.
A graveside service is scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM at Fairy Valley Cemetery in Murray County Georgia. Visitation will be at Peeples Funeral Home in Chatsworth prior to the service from 2:00 – 3:30 PM.
Special thanks to Nancy’s dear, lifelong friend, Lou Ann Bomhardt; her friend and co-worker, Erma Hernandez; friend and adviser, Colby Whitten; and her beloved cousin, Sandy Patterson for their love and support during her long illness.