Obituaries

Jul 6, 2023

A graveside service for Mr. Chapman will be held on Sunday, July 9, 2023 , at  2:00 PM at Hillside Memorial Gardens with Mr. Jimmy Nix officiating. Services are under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.

Carroll Wayne Chapman (known as Crowbar to many) was born to Jeff and Minnie Chapman in Big Spring, Texas, on June...

Jul 6, 2023

Gregory Alvin Gruben

Obituary

Gregory Alvin Gruben, 57, of Snyder, Texas, passed away on July 6, 2023, surrounded by family and close friends.

Greg was born in Sweetwater, Texas, to Wilber Lee and Carol Ann Gruben on October 3, 1965.  He grew up in Rotan and graduated from Rotan High School in 1984....

Jul 5, 2023

Mr. Billy Clyde Boone, 85, of Snyder,TX, died on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Goodlife Senior Living Center in Snyder, Texas.

A Memorial Service for Mr. Billy Clyde Boone will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Grace Fellowship Church with Pastor Ramon Herrera officiating. Services are under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral...

Jul 5, 2023

Tomiko N Vaughan

June 18, 1932-July 5, 2023

Tomiko Vaughan, age 91, of Merkel Texas, passed away on July 5th.  She was born in Kakegawa, Shizuoka, Japan on June 18, 1932, the only daughter of Ishmi Shige.

She was married to Cleo Vaughan, while Cleo was serving in the US Army.They left Japan...

Jul 4, 2023

Mrs. Phyllis Carmen Burchfield, 84, of Snyder,TX, died on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock.

A service will be held at a later date and are under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.

Mrs.  Burchfield was born on November 20, 1938 in Moorpark, CA to Lawrence and Edna (Lane) Taylor. She...

Jul 3, 2023

Patricia (Pat} Hess passed peacefully at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, Alabama at 8 AM on July 3, 2023  with her husband of 64 years, Delbert, by her side.

Pat was born in Arlington, Texas on October 22, 1935, to Elma C (RAS) and Jettie Ruth Curry. She had one sibling, Robert Earl (deceased). She was raised in...

Jul 3, 2023

Michael (Mike) Pierce Reed, 79, of Snyder Texas entered peacefully into the presence of Jesus on July 3, 2023, at his home in Fredericksburg, Texas. He was born on December 14, 1943 to Harry and Mabel Reed.

A Funeral Service for Mike will be held at Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home in Snyder, Texas on Saturday, July 8, at...

Jul 2, 2023

Evangelina Barrera Ramos, 81, of Snyder, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2023.

Evangelina was born in Loraine, Texas, on March 3, 1942, daughter of Jose and Ambrosia Barrera. She married Margarito Ramos in 1958, and went on to have nine children. She was a member of the Guadalupanas of Our Lady...

Jun 26, 2023

Johnie Beth (Raughton) Riley passed away June 26, 2023 surrounded by close family and caregivers.

The celebration of her life will be Friday July 14th at First Baptist Church in Snyder. Visitation will be at 1 pm in the Commons area of the church and her service will be at 2 pm. Jay Mayo will be officiating....

Jun 25, 2023

Billy David Poe went to Heaven on June 25, 2023 with an honorable Veterans Procession at Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home in Big Spring, Texas at the age of 68 after a lengthy illness.

Billy David Poe was born June 15, 1955 in Snyder, Texas to Bill and Dorothy Poe.

After graduating Snyder High School,...

Jun 24, 2023

Helen Mock, 1935-2023

Helen Ruth Mock (ne Etheredge), a beloved teacher, maker of quilts, mender of ripped clothes, host of Christmas gatherings, alto in her church choir, family storyteller, volunteer, traveler, caregiver, big sister, aunt, and mom, died June 24, 2023. She was 88.

The oldest of 8 children, Helen was born Feb. 8, 1935...

Jun 22, 2023

Mrs.Patsy Lee Burleson, 88 of Ira,TX died on Thursday, June 22, 2023 in Ira, TX.

Services for Mrs. Burleson will be held at a later date. Services are under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.

Mrs. Burleson was born on September 19, 1934 in Colorado City, TX to Herschel and Zelma (Palmer) Brintle.She married Arlie...

Jun 20, 2023

Ray Gene Atkinson of Weatherford. Texas, passed away June 20, 2023 at the age of 93. Ray was born December 20, 1929 in Woodson, Texas to W.A. (Shorty) and Odessa Atkinson. He married Betty Catherine McCarthy Jan. 5, 1951 in Dallas, Texas. He served the United States Army from March of 1951 to March of 1953. He and Betty...

Jun 20, 2023

Mrs. Lora Jo Heard, 77, of Ira,TX died on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at her home in Ira.

A Graveside Service for Mrs. Heard will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Ira Cemetery with Pastor Ryan Ford officiating. Services are under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.

Mrs. Heard was...

Jun 20, 2023

Mr. Adolfo Salinas Luna, 68 of Snyder, TX died on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at his home in Snyder.

A Funeral Service for Mr. Luna will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Faith Baptist Church with Pastor Rick Owens officiating. Interment will follow at Snyder Cemetery. Services are under the direction of...

Jun 19, 2023

Mrs.Brenda Anne Billingsley, 69, of Snyder,TX, died on Monday, June 19, 2023 at her home in Snyder.

A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Billingsley will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at  Snyder Colesium at 10:00 AM. Services are under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.

Mrs. Billingsley was born on July 12, 1953,...

Jun 17, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and great love that we mourn the passing of Sharon Gail Binyon. On Saturday, June 17, 2023, Sharon entered the gates of Heaven at age 67 with her family at her side.

Sharon was born in Lubbock, Texas on March 19, 1956, to Rayburn and Shirley Payne and as the sister of...

Jun 15, 2023

Mrs. Lauren Jean Floyd, 74, of San Angelo,TX, died on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at San Angelo Nursing and Rehab in San Angelo.

A Funeral Service for Mrs. Floyd will be held on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home with Pastor Reid Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Memorial Gardens. Services...

Jun 8, 2023

Mrs. Donna Jean Wemken, 70, of Snyder, TX, died on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at her home in Snyder.

A Celebration of Life for Mrs.  Wemken will be held on a later date, Services are under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.

Mrs. Wemken was born on May 16, 1953, in San Francisco, CA to...

Jun 4, 2023

Mr. Freddy Don Benningfield, 80, of Snyder,TX, died on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his home in Snyder,

A Graveside Service for Mr. Benningfield will be held on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Clairemont Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.

“Remember you’re representing your Benningfield family,” “Nothing good...