Obituaries

Mark Allen Turner

May 5, 2024

Mark Allen Turner, 65, of Idalou, TX, passed away with his family by his side on May 5th, 2024, at his home in Idalou after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 21, 1958, in Denver City, TX, the oldest child of the late Richard Turner and Ruth (Jones) Turner. 

 

He graduated from Denver City High School...

Royce Moore

May 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Royce (Sonny) Moore, 80, of Lubbock, TX, on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Tracy and Neil were at his bedside when he took his final breath.  Sonny was born on September 28, 1943 to Clarence and Annie (Lofton) Moore in Magdalena, NM. 

Sonny was known for his hard...

Ernest "LEE" Smith

May 2, 2024

Lee Smith passed away May 2, 2024, in Matador, TX. He was born January 1, 1941, to Ernest B. and Leona Madine (Holt) Smith, in Paducah/Cottle County, TX. Lee graduated from Motley County High School in 1960. He served in the United States Army. Lee enjoyed fishing and “cuttin-up” with his friends.

Lee spent his life as a musician, playing the...

Brenda Marlene Green

May 1, 2024

Brenda Marlene Green, 66, of Lubbock, was lifted into heaven on Wednesday afternoon, May 1, 2024.  She was born on September 7, 1957, in Lubbock, to the late J. B. Stinnett and Onetta Stinnett. 

She attended Clovis High School and graduated with the senior class of 1976. 

Brenda worked as a bookkeeper at GMAC in Lubbock and Amarillo.  After the branch closed,...

Donna Carol Chilton Brock

Apr 30, 2024

Donna Carol Chilton Brock, affectionately known as Sugie by family and friends, died at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas, on April 30, 2024. Her two sons, Paul and Nick, were by her side.  Sugie was born on April 5, 1956, in Hutchinson County, Texas, to Paul Louis Chilton and Ida Carol Adams Chilton. She was raised in Phillips, Texas where...

Chris Harrell

Apr 28, 2024

Christopher Allen Harrell of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the age of 42. He was born October 11, 1981 in Littlefield. Chris was a socialite who enjoyed spending time with friends, but most importantly he loved being with his family.  He was the life of the party and enjoyed playing jokes on everyone.  He was an...

Aniseto Acosta

Apr 28, 2024

Aniseto M. Acosta, “Uncle Joe” or “Quennie”, as he became known to his family, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28th, 2024 at the age of 91. He was a good, hard-working man, who provided for his family. A man of faith who always had a smile. He enjoyed watching sports and collecting various team caps. He especially loved watching...

Anita Madge Littlefield

Apr 27, 2024

Anita Madge Reid Littlefield was born June 13, 1930, near Soldier Mound, Texas, which was four miles north of Spur, Texas. Anita passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of April 27, 2024, at Library of Legacies in Idalou, Texas. 

 

Anita’s parents were John Wylie Reid (1897 - 1945) and Ellie Ann Springer Reid (1907 - 1996). Anita was the...

Nancy Lee Simonich

Apr 27, 2024

Nancy Lee Simonich, 77, passed away on April 27, 2024. Nancy loved much and laughed often. She spent a lifetime with her beloved husband Tom. Nancy and Tom were married 58 years. Their lives were enriched by traveling, hobbies, and just enjoying life together.

Nancy was delighted in life by the many ladies of her family- her two sisters, two daughters,...

Raymond Hancock

Apr 27, 2024

Raymond was born December 29, 1932 to Homer and Hazel (Ballew) Hancock. He went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2024 at the age of 91.

Raymond was a humble and caring man with a gentle spirit. He had a heart the size of Texas and would give whatever he had to help someone else. He was...

Kraig A. Pitman

Apr 26, 2024

Kraig Pitman, 61, of Lubbock, loving husband, father and son, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 26, 2024, after a sudden illness. Kraig was born on January 12, 1963, in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.  His adoptive parents are Bob Pitman and the late Yvonne (Taylor) Pitman.

Kraig attended Lubbock schools, graduating from Coronado High School...

Belma Ruth Marquez

Apr 25, 2024

Belma Ruth (Trevino) Marquez, 67, passed away April 25, 2024, in Lubbock, TX. She was born January 11, 1957, to Elias and Lucinda (Teran) Trevino, in Lubbock, TX. She graduated from Lubbock High School in 1975 and married Victor Marquez in June of 1975; to this union, they were blessed with 2 children, a son Joshua, and a daughter, Johanna. 

To...

Kenneth Wayne Williams

Apr 24, 2024

Kenneth Wayne Williams was born on 10/28/1937 to Harlin and Nellie. He passed on 4/24/2024. Kenneth was raised in Borden County and graduated from Borden County High School. He attended Texas Tech University and then worked as a farmer all his life. 

He married Mary Lynn Staggs on June 6, 1959. He was a deacon and member of First Baptist Church...

Richard Fisher

Apr 23, 2024

Richard Ralph Fisher was born May 19, 1966, to parents Yvdonn Fisher and Carolyn Jacob Fisher in Oklahoma City, OK. He was the only son of three children, older sister Tonett Fisher of Blanchard, OK and younger sister Angie Fisher Carmichael of Newcastle, OK. He went home to be with the Lord April 23, 2024.

Rick attended school at...

Frances Edwards

Apr 22, 2024

Frances Laverne Edwards of Lubbock passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at the age of 79.  She was born May 7, 1944 in Littlefield to Truman and Bertha (Gilley) Millican.  For more than 30 years Frances worked for the USDA Cotton Classing Office in Lubbock.   She enjoyed traveling to the mountains and will be best remembered for the...

Robert Lee Lopez

Apr 21, 2024

Robert Lee Lopez Sr. - On April 21st we lost an amazing Husband, Dad, Grandfather, Father-in-Law, Brother, and Uncle, suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 60. Robert was born in Lubbock, TX on September 8, 1963, to Christoval Trevino Lopez and Margaret Navarette Lopez. 

Robert married the true love of his life, Tammy Lopez on December 12, 1988, the mother...

Martin Villarreal

Apr 21, 2024

Our beloved Martin Omar "J.R." Villarreal, known to many as a father, friend, and all-around handyman, passed away on his 55th birthday, April 21, 2024. He leaves behind a legacy of generosity, kindness, and a love for music and the outdoors. J.R. was a man who cherished spending nights fishing, camping, and enjoying BBQ under the stars. His passion for...

Joan McCoy

Apr 21, 2024

Joan (JoJo) P. McCoy (88) of Littlefield passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024.  She was born July 30, 1935, to R. B. and Mattie Lou (Johnson) Priddy in Olton, TX. Joan graduated from Amherst High School in 1953 and worked as a teller for First National Bank in Amherst for many years. 

 

JoJo enjoyed watching football, especially Texas Tech and...

Neomia Jean Locke

Apr 20, 2024

Neomia Jean Locke, 91 years young of Lubbock, and beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior early Saturday morning, April 20, 2024.  She was born Neomia Jean Goodnight on March 19, 1933, to Raymond Gail Goodnight and Ida Mae (Hill) Goodnight in Ninnekah, Grady County, Oklahoma.

Jean was a compassionate, loving, giving and faithful woman...

Janis Gonzales

Apr 18, 2024

Janis Marie (Jenkins) Gonzales of Lubbock passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the age of 77.  She was born May 16, 1946 in Lubbock and graduated from Monterey High School.   Janis was Manager at Video Express for many years and recently returned to work there.  She was a talented artist making ceramics, paintings, drawing and could crochet....