OBITUARIES

Richard Day

Richard Day

Jun 3, 2025

Richard Bradley Day, 72, of Dumas, passed away on June 3, 2025. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Beeson ~ Morrison Funeral Directors of Dumas.

Richard was born to Joe and Mary (Wilson) Day on August 3, 1952, at Camp Carson, Colorado. He married Cheryl (Luedtke) in Dumas April 9, 1976, and they had...

Kenneth Wayne Faulkner

Kenneth Wayne Faulkner

Jun 2, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Faulkner, 78, of Dumas passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 2 o’clock in the afternoon on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Morrison Memorial Chapel with Jody Presser, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Beeson ~ Morrison Funeral Directors.

Kenneth was born on March 12, 1947, in Chelsea, Oklahoma to Ernest and...

Jose "Joe" Calderon

Jose "Joe" Calderon

May 27, 2025

Jose “Joe” Calderon, 67 of Dumas passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The Rosary will be recited at 6 o’clock in the evening on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Morrison Memorial Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 o’clock in the morning on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Father Luis...

Jelena Clytee Sartain

Jelena Clytee Sartain

May 18, 2025

Jelena Clytee Sartain, 94 of Dumas passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Funeral Services are scheduled for 10 o’clock in the morning Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at First Baptist Church with Pastor Zane Powers, officiating. Interment will follow at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5 o’clock to 7 o’clock in the evening at...

Gary Lee Melton

Gary Lee Melton

May 15, 2025

Gary Lee Melton, 69 of Dumas, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Beeson ~ Morrison Funeral Directors.

Gary was born on October 7, 1955, in Levelland, TX to Judson and Eloise (Stretcher) Melton. He grew up in Whiteface, TX and then married Sue Pemberton on...

Elsa "Lupita" Guadalupe Garcia

Elsa "Lupita" Guadalupe Garcia

May 13, 2025

Elsa Guadalupe “Lupita” Garcia, 64 of Dumas passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. A Rosary will be recited at 6 o’clock in the evening on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Morrison Memorial Chapel. A Mass will be celebrated at 2 o’clock in the afternoon on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Father Luis...

John A. Ironfield

John A. Ironfield

May 9, 2025



John A. Ironfield, 80, of Dumas, TX, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025. Private family services will be held at a later date.

John was born August 16, 1944, in Fall River, Massachusetts to John H. and Doris L. (Breault) Ironfield. In July of 1962, John enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country during the...

Betty Sue Stevens

Betty Sue Stevens

May 9, 2025

Betty Sue Stevens was born December 7, 1938, in Cherryvale Kansas to parents William and Alberta Holt and received her promotion into heaven on May 9, 2025.  The funeral service will be conducted at 11 o'clock in the morning on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at First Assembly of God with Pastor Kevin Anderson and Wesley Anderson officiating.  Interment will follow...

James "Jr." Braxton Samples

James "Jr." Braxton Samples

Apr 26, 2025

James Braxton Samples, 83 of Cactus, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. A Rosary will be recited at 6 o’clock in the evening on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Morrison Memorial Chapel. Funeral Services are scheduled for 11 o’clock in the morning on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Bible Baptist Church in Sunray with Pastor Seth Seale, officiating. Interment...

Braxton Nikolas Amador-Lozano

Braxton Nikolas Amador-Lozano

Apr 26, 2025

Braxton Nikolas Amador-Lozano, 18 of Dumas, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Funeral Services are scheduled for 10 o’clock in the morning on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at First Street Church. The family will receive friends from 5 o’clock to 7 o’clock in the afternoon on Wednesday at Morrison Memorial Chapel in Dumas. A Private Burial will be in...

Bryan Manuel Ordaz-Reyes

Bryan Manuel Ordaz-Reyes

Apr 26, 2025

Bryan Manuel Ordaz-Reyes, 21 of Dumas passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2 o’clock in the afternoon on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Primera Iglesia Bautista with Pastor Jesus Rivera, officiating. Interment will follow at Dumas Cemetery. Byran will be available for viewing starting at 2 o'clock at Primera Iglesia Bautista on Monday. Arrangements...

Fernando Garcia Chavez

Fernando Garcia Chavez

Apr 24, 2025

Fernando Garcia Chavez passed away on April, 24, 2025.  The family held a private viewing on Saturday, April 26, 2025  at Beeson ~ Morrison Funeral Directors.  Cremation followed and he will be laid to rest in Mexico at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Beeson ~ Morrison Funeral Directors. 

Bessie "Jean" McDonald

Bessie "Jean" McDonald

Apr 18, 2025

Bessie “Jean” Linker McDonald was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was the consummate homemaker and nurturer. She is sorely missed by all her family and friends. Jean was born January 31,1940 to Ernest Lee Linker and Barbara Lee Dobbins Linker. She grew up in the small Southeastern Oklahoma community of Buffalo Valley, where she was born. She graduated...

Steve Christopherson

Steve Christopherson

Apr 17, 2025

Steve Christopherson, 69 of Dumas, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025.  Memorial services are scheduled for 11 o'clock in the morning on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Temple Baptist Church with Pastor Chris Fobbs, pastor of the church and Steve's son, officiating.  Arrangements are entrusted to Beeson ~ Morrison Funeral Directors.

Steve was born on March 9, 1956, in Amery,...

Betty Jo Davenport

Betty Jo Davenport

Apr 17, 2025

Betty Jo Davenport, 91, of Stratford TX died Thursday, April 17, 2025. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 11 o'clock in the morning at the Stratford Church of Christ. Interment will follow at Stratford Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 5 o'clock until 7 o'clock in the evening at the funeral home in Stratford....

Robert Pemberton

Robert Pemberton

Apr 17, 2025

Robert Pemberton, 72 of Dumas, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025.  No services are scheduled at this time.  Cremation is under the direction of Beeson ~ Morrison Funeral Directors.

Robert was born on December 9, 1952 to Robert and Mildred (Clayton) Pemberton.  He was a truck driver for most of his life and enjoyed listening to country and gospel music....

Alta Dene Hogan

Alta Dene Hogan

Apr 13, 2025

Alta Dene Hogan 92, formerly of Sunray passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Funeral Services are scheduled for 10 o’clock in the morning on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Commanche Trail Church of Christ in Amarillo. Interment will follow at 3 o’clock in the afternoon at Lane Memorial Cemetery in Sunray. Arrangements are under the direction of Beeson ~...

Allen Lee Burnett

Allen Lee Burnett

Apr 9, 2025



Allen Lee Burnett of Dumas passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. No services will be scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Beeson ~ Morrison Funeral Directors.

Allen was born on February 15, 1957 in Dumas, TX to Wilson Berry (Dub) and Katherine Beach Burnett. At the age of 10 he announced that when he grew up...

Sharon Jo Hickey

Sharon Jo Hickey

Apr 8, 2025

Sharon Jo Hickey, 67 of Dumas passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 10 o’clock in the morning on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Morrison Memorial Chapel with Pastor Chauncey Spencer, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Beeson ~ Morrison Funeral Directors.

Sharon was born on July 14, 1957, in Amarillo, TX to Joe...

Dianne Lynn Bussard

Dianne Lynn Bussard

Mar 29, 2025

Dianne Lynn Bussard, 80, of Dumas passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2 o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at First Street Church with Pastor Matt Matzke, officiating. Interment will follow Northlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5 o’clock to 7 o’clock in the evening on Friday at...