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Belva Jo LaRoux
1949-2023
Beloved mother and grandmother, Belva Jo (Shipp) LaRoux, 73, passed from this life on February 25.
Belva was born October 18, 1949, in Snyder to Joseph Shipp Jr. and Billie (Leatherwood) King. Her father passed away prior to her birth, and Belva was lovingly raised by her mother and her stepfather, Eddie King.
She earned her Master’s Degree in Psychology Counseling, receiving her certification as an Alcohol Drug Counselor, where she helped hundreds of men and women find hope and recovery. Belva loved the recovery community and brought to it a sense of compassion and grace for many years. As much as she loved her clients and patients, she loved her family even more. Belva was a devoted daughter, an encouraging mother, and a doting grandmother. Nothing brought her more joy than spending time with her six grandsons. They adored their Nana and countless hours were spent together. Belva will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Belva was preceded in death by her father, mother and stepfather.
Belva is survived by her daughter, Jacy Guynes and husband, Charles; son, Brandon LaRoux and wife, Tiffany; grandchildren, Calib Guynes, Colby Guynes, Tanner LaRoux, Carter Guynes, Trevor LaRoux, and Trace LaRoux; sisters, Rebecca “Becky” Kemp and Edilyn Smith and husband Tony; her best friend and second mother, Marjorie Carter; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A graveside service is scheduled for March 25 at 2 p.m. at the Snyder Cemetery in Snyder, Texas under the direction of Miller Family Funeral Home. A family gathering to celebrate her will follow the services.
Family ask that donations be made to the Parker County Meals on Wheels (https://www.pccoa.org/) or to the Manna Storehouse (https://www.mannastorehouse.org/donations)
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.millerfamilyfuneralhome.com
Velma Lu Boyd Bright
1924-2023
Velma Lu Boyd Bright went home to be with her Lord on March 19 in Springfield, MO at the age of 98.
Velma Lu Boyd Bright was born on Dec. 12, 1924, in Stamford to Louis and Beulah Boyd. She grew up in McCaulley and graduated from Abilene Christian College. She had an older brother, Joe Boyd, who died in France in World War II and a younger brother, Holman Boyd, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Wilson Bright, and son, James Bright.
She is survived by a son, Joe Bright, and his wife, Vicki, of Springfield, MO; a daughter-in-law, Carol Bright, of Schertz; five grandchildren, Kelli Phillips and husband, Russell, of Kansas City, MO, Alicia Moore and husband, Josh, of Springfield, MO, Alison Bright and fiance, Joel Garber, of Los Angeles, CA, Collin Bright and wife, Stacy, of Washington, DC and Laura Miller and husband, Blake, of Kansas City, MO. Surviving her are also seven great–grandchildren: Rhett and Vivian Phillips, Jude, Axel and Liza Miller; and Lyra and Sylvia Moore.
She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and dear friends. She was a member of the Sunset Church of Christ. Memorial contributions can be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home in Strafford, Missouri.
Graveside services for the family will be at Neinda Cemetery.
Glen Hoyle Holladay
1935-2023
Glen Hoyle Holladay was called home to heaven March 19. The lifelong Scurry County resident was 87.
He married Joan Ford on July 30, 1957 at First Baptist Church Snyder where he was a member. The couple was married 65 years. He was employed with the Western Company for 36 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Laura Holladay; sisters, Juanita and Rose Nell; brother, Hal Holladay; and grandson, Tyrell Holladay.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Holladay of Snyder; daughter, Denise Erekson and husband Ronnie of Wauchula, FL; sons, Tracy Holladay and wife Deanna of Snyder, Greg Holladay and wife Shonni of Farmington, NM and Adam Holladay and wife Jackie of McAllen; granddaughters, Sara Holladay, Rachel Holladay, Callee Holladay, Tessa Holladay, Naomi Erekson, Ruth Erekson, Anna Lommerse, Abigail Erekson, and Rebekah Collom; great–grandchildren, Tyrell and Payton Gleason; and nephews, Kirk and Brent Holladay.
A Graveside service will be held at Hillside Memorial Gardens on Thursday morning at 10 a.m. officiated by Reverend Ben Reid of First Baptist Church Snyder.
Serving as Pallbearers are Fred Cross, David Strunk, Dana Evans, Mark Harless, Carl Smith and Jim Brooks.
May Hoyle always fish ‘til sunset.
Memorials can be made in Hoyle Holladay’s name to First Baptist Church Building Fund at 1712 27th Street Snyder, Texas 79549.
Online Condolences may be posted at www.bellcypertseale.com
Felipe Hernandez
1954-2023
Felipe Hernandez, 69, of Snyder passed away on March 20.
Mr. Hernandez was born on January 8, 1954 in San Antonio to Ernesto and Felipa (Guerrero) Hernandez. He married Lena Guzman on January 11, 1971 in Snyder. He attended His Heart Fellowship, enjoyed reading his Bible, singing Christian music, playing his guitar and watching The Dallas Cowboys.
He was preceded in death by parents; brother, Thomas Hernandez; and sisters, Leonar Hernandez, Lilly Hernandez and Anita Hernandez.
He is survived by wife; sons, Eddie Hernandez and wife Tammie of Brownwood, Daniel Hernandez and wife Kimberly of Snyder and Isaac Hernandez and wife Candy of Lubbock; daughters, Amy Thompson of Snyder and Melody Roberts and husband William Roberts III of Lubbock; numerous grandkids and great-grandkids; brothers, Juan Hernandez of Ft. Worth, Estevan Hernandez and wife Ramona of Snyder and Joe Hernandez and wife Lorie of Snyder; sisters, Dominga Sosa and husband Tony of Snyder, Margaret Baxter of Snyder and Rebecca Jasso of Ft. Worth.
Family Visitation is planned for Friday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Miller Family Funeral Home. Funeral services will be on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Miller Family Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Daniel Hernandez officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Miller Family Funeral Home at Snyder Cemetery.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.millerfamilyfuneralhome.com