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February 16

Joyce A. Wilkins

Joyce A. Wilkins, 89, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away February 8, 2023 in Friona, Texas. A graveside service was scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, February 10, 2023 at Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM with Pastor Gary Davis officiating. Friona arrangements by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona. New Mexico arrangements by Denton-Wood Funeral Home of Carlsbad, NM.

Joyce A. Wilkins was born February 19, 1933, in Paris, Texas to Hubert and Myrtle (Bradley) Jones. She lived in Friona, Texas for a number of years before moving to Roswell, NM then to Carlsbad. Joyce enjoyed crafting and her friendships at the San Jose Senior Center. She was a member at the Happy Valley Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Michael Wilcox and sister in-law, Carol Jones.

Survivors are daughter, Anndrea Wilcox and husband, George of Lamesa, Texas; daughter, Dixie Williams of Houston, Texas; son, Charles Wilkins and wife, Rhonda of Friona, Texas; son, Eddie Wilkins and Tearsa of Carlsbad, NM; 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandsons; siblings: Carl Jones and wife, Sandy of Paris, Texas, Howard Jones of Carlsbad, NM and several nieces and nephews.

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William Fallwell III (Bill)

William Fallwell III (Bill) left his earthly body on January 30st, 2023.He was 67 years old. A memorial service will be February 25th @ 2:00PM at Lifeway Baptist Church 3315 Hancock St. Amarillo Texas

Bill was born on December 13 ,1955 to William (Buddy) & Frances Fallwell. He was a graduate of Friona High School in the class of 1974.

Bill had been retired for 2 years from running his own pest control business & being a home inspector.

Bill loved to fish, watch football & spend time with his boys & grandchildren. He had 2 cats that he was crazy about.

He is survived by his sons William (Willy) & wife Megan Fallwell, and Jason & wife Dakota Fallwell & 7 grandchildren. 5 Sisters Sarah Lappin of Mt. Vernon Texas, Linda McKean & husband Pat, Hazel Yavarri, Terri Fallwell, and Bonnie Pope & husband Mike all of Amarillo. 2 brothers Gary Fallwell of Bullard Texas & Larry Fallwell of Cannon City Colorado. Lots of nieces & nephews.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents & his wife.