All Obituaries

Rita Sue Cain, 79, of Rockwall, TX departed this life on Monday, March 20th, 2023. She was born on June 13, 1943 to Herman Renfro and Ruby Payne Renfro in Tahoka, Texas. Sue was a 1961 graduate of Tahoka High School. Following graduation, Sue attended cosmetology school, acquiring her license. She married her high school sweetheart, Billy Early Cain in December 1961. After joining Bill in Alaska during his military service, Bill and Sue made their home in Dumas, TX where they lived for...

Mary Evelyn Knotts (Garrett), 85, of Temple passed away March 20, 2023. She was born August 12, 1937 in Readhimer, Louisiana, to William Garrett and Loudale Barnhart. She married James Knotts October 19, 1952, in Hodge, Louisiana. Mary worked for Lubbock ISD as an aid for the special education program for many years. She enjoyed to sew and quilt in her free time and travel when she could. She also enjoyed working with her churches vacation bible school. She is survived by her sons Mike...

Kenneth Earl Presley, 78, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 19, 2023.  Kenneth was born on March 14, 1945, in Hereford, Deaf Smith County, Texas, to the late H. L. Presley and Melba Irene (Gunnels) Presley. Kenneth attended Dimmitt High School, graduating with the senior class of 1963.  He worked as a maintenance supervisor for AT&T for 35 years, before retiring in 2010.  He loved to hunt, especially hogs, collect and shoot guns, and was...

Roberta “Bertie” Nell Harrell, 89, of Lubbock went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Bertie was born October 23, 1933 in Ralls, TX to Robert and Nell Reese. She worked for 25 years as a school cafeteria worker. Bertie was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading books and watching western movies. She also loved watching love stories and any movie on her more than 200 VCR tapes. Bertie also enjoyed camping and a good meal. Bertie is survived by her...

Wanda “Sue” Benson of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the age of 77.  She was born July 28, 1945, in Paris, Texas to Edgar and Thelma (Smith) Wilson.  She married Gene Benson on April 4, 1966 in Lubbock.  She worked as a beautician for many years and was a member of South Park Baptist Church for more than 35 years.  Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of 57 years, Gene; her only child, Shelley Larkins and her only granddaughter,...

Leta Phelps Stark died on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas at the age of 88. Leta was born on December 28, 1934, in Nevada, MO to Russell and DeElla Phelps.  She married Don Stark in Raton, NM on September 11, 1955.  They raised five children: Cheri, Donell, Cathy, Larry and Wally.  Don and Leta were married 65 years. Leta earned her bachelor’s degree from Eastern New Mexico University.  She taught high school English for over 40 years in many different...

Jimmy Clayton Snead, 39, went to Heaven on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 23rd from 11:00am – 1:00pm at Combest Funeral Home in Lubbock, TX.  Interment will follow at 2:00 pm at the Levelland Cemetery.  A Celebration of Life will take place at the home of Michael and Jacy Kelly at 6:00 pm that evening. Jimmy was born, March 31, 1983 in Lubbock, Texas to Clayton and Jaretta Snead.  He married Jessica Dawn Richardson on October 3,...

Rebecca Ruth “Woodall” Gast, 74, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday afternoon, March 14, 2023.  She was born on March 1, 1949, in Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico, to the late George Roger Woodall and Kathryn Louise (Morrison) Woodall. She attended Mitchell High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado, graduating with the senior class of 1967. Rebecca met Keith Eric Gast, and they were united in marriage on June 5, 1970, at the First Baptist Church in...

Theodore “Junior” Cook, Jr. age 81 of Idalou passed away March 11, 2023.  He was born April 14, 1941 in Atoka County, Oklahoma to Theodore, Sr. and Cora (Lemmons) Cook.  He married Sabra Robinson on August 4, 1961.  Junior was a gifted carpenter and woodworker who loved to fish, garden and follow Idalou Wildcat sports.    For 18 years he served as farm manager for RB Stanton followed by a 19-year career at Idalou ISD where he was responsible for all...

Jeremy DeShon Portee, 31, of Lubbock, unexpectedly went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Friday morning, March 10, 2023.  Jeremy was born on October 29, 1991, in Lubbock, Texas to Roosevelt Portee and Pamela (Lavalais) Morris. Jeremy grew up in Lubbock, attending Estacado High School and graduating in 2007.  He worked as a prep-cook for Newk’s Eatery in Lubbock for the last year and had previously worked for Sonic.  He loved to play football and played in the...