For the Week of October 26 - October 31, 2026

Funeral services for Billy Jack Welch, age 72 of Seminole, Texas, will be held at First Baptist Church in Seagraves, Texas on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor David Welch officiating and Delmon Ellison, Jr. assisting. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole.

Mr. Welch was born in Seminole on December 9, 1953 to Lanora (Tanner) and Jack Welch. He married Debra Kennedy in Levelland, Texas on January 31, 1975. Billy Jack was a Christian and was always there for his family; he loved farming. He raised cattle for many years and enjoyed going to stock shows. He enjoyed playing high school football and watching college football as well. Billy Jack had a great sense of humor and was well-respected in the community. He loved his children and grandchildren dearly.

Billy Jack Welch passed away in Seminole on Thursday, October 22, 2026. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Debra Welch. He is survived by one son, Shane Welch and  Candi of Seminole; one daughter, Sharron Salazar and husband Javier of Seminole; three brothers, Bobby Welch of Plainview, Texas, David Welch of Houston, Texas, and Dale Welch of Arkansas City, Kansas; and five grandchildren, Karly Estrellado and husband Josef of Seminole, Lexie Welch of San Marcos, Texas, Jackson Welch of Seminole, Damien Salazar of College Station, Texas, and Ethan Salazar of Seminole. 

Funeral Mass for Mary Lou Escobedo, age 86 of Seminole, Texas, will be celebrated Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church with Father Eduardo Teo officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. Rosary will be held at St. James Catholic Church Sunday, October 4, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home.

Mary Lou Escobedo was born on April 4, 1940 to Louisa (Aguirre) and Carlos Valverde. She married the love of her life, Caterino Escobedo, on July 22, 1957 in Ft. Davis, Texas. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church and a member of the Altar Society. Mary Lou attended Blackwell School in Marfa, Texas. She worked for Seminole ISD for 32 years and was a Pink Lady for Seminole Memorial Hospital. She loved traveling as well as shopping with her daughter; she also loved taking pictures of family, scrapbooking, baking, and attending her grandchildren’s sporting events.

Mary Lou Escobedo passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Thursday, October 1, 2026 at her home in Seminole. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Catarino in 2022; two sons, Johnny and Reno Escobedo,  two brothers, Ruben and Nolberto Valverde., and one sister, Katy Lehmann.  She is survived by two daughters, Delma Gusman of Wolfforth, Texas, and Norma Medina and husband Jesus of Seminole; four brothers, Luis Herrera of San Angelo, Texas, and Carlos Valverde and wife Janice, Jesse Valverde, and Bernardo Valverde, all of Denver City, Texas; three sisters, Otilia Thompson, Pauline Rivas and husband Lupe, both of Littlefield, Texas, and Ramona Diaz and husband Milo, of Corpus Christi, Texas; seven grandchildren, Rebecca, Kimberly, Amanda, Laura, John Paul, Melinda and Cathy; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for Becky Lynn German, age 64 of Seminole, Texas, will be held Friday, October 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Transformation Church, with Pastor Todd Delay officiating. All services are under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home. Her family has lovingly provided the following obituary. 

Becky Lynn German, affectionately known as “Beck,” of Seminole, Texas, passed away on October 3, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on April 24, 1962, Becky graduated from Seminole High School in 1980 and held a lifelong love for her hometown.

Becky devoted more than 35 years to her career as a surgical technician. Fiercely loyal to both her work and her family, she brought dedication and care to the people and responsibilities that mattered most to her. She and her husband, Keithel German, were married on June 8, 1984, and shared 42 years of marriage.

Becky was extremely kind to everyone she met, offering warmth and compassion to those around her. Her beautiful, contagious smile touched countless lives and is remembered fondly by so many. She was never one to complain, facing life with quiet strength and grace. She attended Transformation Church for 26 years, where she actively volunteered, generously giving her time to serve others.

Becky loved the outdoors and found joy in gardening, growing a wide variety of plants. Her roses held a special place in her heart. She loved Seminole and greatly enjoyed attending local sporting events. Above all, she treasured family gatherings and outings—opportunities to catch up, visit, and spend time with those she loved. Her beloved dogs, Dottie and Lulu, and her tortoise, Berta, were also a cherished part of her life.

Becky is survived by stepson, Keithel German Jr.; son, Joshua German; daughter, Kacee Bednarz, and her husband, Jonathan; granddaughters, Kimber Lynn German and Falyn German; and two younger sisters; Shalea Addison and her husband Clint, and Sunny Coats and her husband Kevin, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Keithel German; her parents, Flo Singleton, Gayle Bacon, and Earnest Singleton; her brothers, Terry Cox, Quinn Bacon, and Waylon Gayle; and her grandchildren, Brody and Bristol Bednarz.

Becky will be remembered for her deep faith in Jesus, her extraordinary kindness, her beautiful smile, her fierce loyalty, her love of family and community, and the joy she found in growing things and gathering with loved ones.

Funeral services for Johan Peters, age 50 of Seminole, Texas will be held Tuesday, August 11,

2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Mennonite Evangelical Church with Pastor Jake Fehr officiating. Burial

will follow at Gaines County Cemetery. All services are under Boyer Funeral Home.

Johan Peters was born in Mexico on May 5, 1976 to Peter and Susana (Dyck) Peters. He

married Katharina (Bartsch) in Mexico on March 2, 1997. He was a member of Mennonite

Evangelical Church and worked as a salesman for JNL Steel for almost 15 years. Johan

enjoyed travelling, spending time with people and was never far away from a good laugh; he

also loved tinkering with things.

Johan Peters passed away August 6, 2026, in Seminole, Texas. Mr. Peters is preceded in death

by his parents, Peter and Susana (Dyck) Peters. He is survived by his wife, Tina Peters; three

sons, Pancho Peters of Oregon, Erny Peters and Kevin Peters, both of Seminole; four

daughters, Rosa Peters, Rebeca Peters and husband Pancho, Jennifer Penner and husband

Simon and Martha Peters, all of Seminole; seven brothers, Abe Peters and wife Elvina of

Mexico, Peter Peters and wife Eva, Jacob Peters and wife Margaret, David Peters and wife

Susana, George Peters, Henry Peters and Corny Peters, all of Canada; five sisters, Susana

Bergen and husband David, Sara Peters, Maria Klassen and husband Peter, Helen Peters and

Magie Peters, all of Canada; and four grandchildren, Jeremy Loewen, Josephine Loewen,

Georgina Loewen and Jaelynn Loewen, all of Seminole.

Barbara Sue Jones of Seminole, Texas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 28, 2026, at the age of 88. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, leaving a legacy of love and warmth behind. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Arrangements will be under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home. Her family has lovingly provided the following obituary.

Sue Jones is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years, Gene Addrin Jones. She was the proud mother of two daughters: Joyce Gail Bonner of Shamrock, Texas, and Becky Ottaberry, along with her husband James of Snyder, Texas. Sue also leaves behind six cherished grandchildren: Mandy Petrich of Watertown, South Dakota; Addrein Barker of Shamrock, Texas; Creig D. Maifield and his wife Tara of Watertown, South Dakota; B.J. Bonner and his wife Ashley of Shamrock, Texas; Sarah Wall and her husband Jarod of San Angelo, Texas; and Samuel Ottaberry and his wife Julia of College Station, Texas. Additionally, she is survived by 13 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

Born to Rebecca and Jameson Damron on July 13, 1938, in Hardy, Kentucky, Sue cherished her roots. She married Gene A. Jones on November 27, 1963, and together they built a beautiful life filled with love and memories. She was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, General Maynard; her sister, Sadie Roberts, and her husband Jim; as well as her loving mother-in-law, Manon Jones and father-in-law, Ralph Jones; son-in-law, Billy Bonner; and grandson-in-law, Choya Barker.

Sue’s passion for her family, church, and friends was evident in everything she did. Her Kentucky heritage instilled in her a deep love for bluegrass music, leading to many joyful weekends spent traveling to bluegrass festivals in their RV with Gene. She adored her grandchildren, often spending her summers preparing big meals and treating them to buckets of Gandy’s Ice Cream. After relocating to Seminole, she created countless memories cheering on her youngest grandchildren in their sports and activities.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the First Baptist Church in Seminole or to a charity of your choice.

Sue will be deeply missed, remembered fondly by all who knew her, and celebrated for a life well-lived.

Keithel Wayne German, 69, of Seminole, Texas, passed away on July 26, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas, surrounded by family. He was born September 26, 1956, in Bryan, Texas, to JB and Dee German. Keithel was a man of strong Christian faith and faithfully attended Transformation Church for more than 25 years. He loved the Lord, loved his family deeply, and made a point to tell those closest to him that he loved them.

On June 8, 1984, Keithel married the love of his life, Becky. Together, they built a life rooted in faith, family, laughter, and love, and were blessed with two children, their daughter, Kacee, and their son, Joshua.
He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1975 to 1981, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was honorably discharged after serving as a drill sergeant stationed at Camp Pendleton. His military service reflected many of the qualities that defined him throughout life: discipline, fairness, strength, and a firm but caring presence.

Keithel was a hardworking entrepreneur with a colorful and varied career. He worked as a bail bondsman for more than 15 years, serving communities throughout the area. Over the years, he owned several businesses, including knife sales and blade-sharpening services. He also delivered live fish alongside his best friend and brother-in-law, Terry Cox, and later traveled to trade shows across the country selling Christian-themed apparel.

An avid outdoorsman and marksman, Keithel enjoyed hunting quail, dove, and deer throughout Texas, as well as fishing. He loved cooking, growing his own herbs, spices, and vegetables, and was especially known for making the best homemade apple pies. He enjoyed listening to Willie’s Roadhouse and singing along to classics such as Buck Owens, Ernest Tubb, Kitty Wells, and Patsy Cline. Keithel also had a special love for animals, particularly his beloved dogs, Dottie and Lulu.

Keithel will be remembered for his humor, wit, theatrical nature, and ability to make others laugh. He loved having fun and could always bring a comical spirit into a room, while also being stern but fair and dependable when the moment called for it. His family will forever cherish his larger-than-life personality, his devotion, and his favorite farewell: “Adios.”

He is survived by his wife, Becky German of Seminole, Texas; his children, Keithel German Jr. of San Antonio, Texas, Kacee Bednarz and husband Jonathan of Seminole, Texas, and Joshua German of Seminole, Texas; granddaughters, Kimber German of Loop, Texas, and Falyn German of New Braunfels, Texas; sisters, Becky Browder and husband Mike of Early, Texas, Carla Sisco and husband Tom of Stanton, Texas, and Teressa Countryman and husband Harold of Chandler, Texas; brother, Lathaniel German of Stanton, Texas; and sisters-in-law, Shalea Addison and husband Clint of Seminole, Texas, and Sunny Coats and husband Kevin of Seminole, Texas. He is also survived by numerous cherished cousins, nieces, and nephews.
 

He was preceded in death by his father, JB German; mother, Dee German; sister, Delores Scott; brothers-in-law, Terry Cox and Quinn Bacon; mother-in-law, Flo Singleton; fathers-in-law, Gayle Bacon and Earnie Singleton; and grandchildren, Brody Bednarz and Bristol Bednarz.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Transformation Church in Seminole, Texas, on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Keithel’s love, laughter, faith, and unforgettable spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Adios, Keithel—until we meet again.