Obituaries

Donald Vincent Hopkins

Donald Vincent Hopkins

Jan 24, 2014

Donald Vincent Hopkins, "Vince" 61, of Lubbock and Amarillo, went to be with our Lord after a struggle with cancer on January 24, 2014. 

Vince Hopkins was a beloved West Texas classic rock musician with an extensive background playing music throughout Texas since the 1960s.  He entertained with countless live performances and recorded 9 albums under the band names of...

Justin Ryan Edwards

Justin Ryan Edwards

Jan 24, 2014

 

Justin Ryan Edwards, 31, of Lubbock passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014.  He was born November 13, 1982 in Lubbock.  Justin graduated from Coronado High School in 2001 where he played football.  He went on to graduate from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and worked as an aircraft mechanic for two years.  He most recently was a MWD for Intrepid...

Joann Edwards Alexander

Joann Edwards Alexander

Jan 23, 2014

 

Joann Edwards Alexander, 87, of Levelland passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014 in Olton.  She was born September 1, 1926 in Tahoka.  Mrs. Alexander was residing at Runningwater Draw Care Center in Olton at the time of her death.Mrs. Alexander received her Associates Degree from Tarleton State University and her Bachelors from North Texas State University in Denton.  She...

Judy Lynn Cox

Judy Lynn Cox

Jan 15, 2014

Judy Lynn Cox of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at the age of 63.  She was born June 24, 1950 in San Angelo to Albert and Dorothy (Cross) Van Zandt.  Judy married David Cox on August 20, 1971 in Lubbock.  She was of the Baptist faith.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, David and...

Welda Walls Shipman

Welda Walls Shipman

Jan 14, 2014

Nelda Walls Shipman of Jal, New Mexico departed this life on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 in Lubbock, Texas at the age of 63.  She was born December 5, 1950 in Jal to W. A. “Doc” and Faye Walls. Nelda resided most of her life in Jal.  Her passion in life was golfing and the socialization there with.   She also...

John David Foster

John David Foster

Jan 13, 2014

 

John David Foster, 55, passed away January 13, 2014.  David, as he was known by his family, was born in Denison, Texas on August 26, 1958, to John L. Foster and Alice Drew Williford Foster.  The family moved to Lubbock when David was 7 years old, and he grew up here.  David attended Monterey High School, graduating in 1977....

Mack P. Hernandez

Mack P. Hernandez

Jan 9, 2014

Mack P. Hernandez of Lubbock passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at the age of 64.  He was born June 27, 1950 in Fentress, Texas to Macario and Juanita (Perez) Hernandez.  Mack worked was a glazer for K K Glass Company for over 34 years.  He married Marisela Fernandez on January 29, 1971 and they were members of St....

Douglas R. Boren

Douglas R. Boren

Jan 8, 2014

 

Douglas R. Boren of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at the age of 87.  He was born to Irdell and Iona Boren on February 21, 1926 in Bell County and graduated Sudan High School in 1944.  Doug enrolled at Texas Tech University but his education was interrupted twice by military service.  He volunteered for the U.S....

Victor M. Dominguez

Victor M. Dominguez

Jan 5, 2014

 

Victor M. Dominguez of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at the age of 70.  He was born January 12, 1943 in San Antonio to Gabino and Juanita (Milstead) Dominguez.  He was a canvas worker.  Victor enjoyed fishing and being outdoors.  He would watch wresting and listen to “oldies” music.  Family gatherings were spent cooking out and...

Jana Kay Bowen Toney

Jana Kay Bowen Toney

Jan 2, 2014

With grace and peace, Janna Toney went home to be with her lord and Savior on Thursday, January 2, 2014.  The loss of such a sweet and cherished loved one is completely inexplicable.

Janna was born in Haskell, Texas to Vernon and June Brock Bowen on October 22, 1957.  She is preceded in death by her father, Vernon, and father-in-law, Evans...

Tammie Lynn Maxwell

Tammie Lynn Maxwell

Jan 2, 2014

Tammie Lynn Maxwell of Lubbock passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at the age of 51.  She was born May 24, 1962 in Odessa to Mevellee and Dorothy Upton.  Tammie worked in sales and was involved in helping others with A.A.  Tammie was very dedicated to her boys and taking care of her family which meant everything to her. ...

Ruby Fae McCafferty

Ruby Fae McCafferty

Jan 1, 2014

Ruby Fae McCafferty of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at the age of 85.  She was born August 30, 1928 in Sadler, Texas to Garland and Mary (Larkin) Adams.  She married J.W. McCafferty on March 19, 1949 in Lubbock.  Ruby was a butcher for Furrs Foods for over 25 years before retiring.

Those left to cherish her...

Floyd Salinas

Floyd Salinas

Dec 30, 2013

Floyd Salinas of Lubbock passed away on Monday, December 30, 2013 at the age of 57.  He was born February 16, 1956 in Weslaco, Texas to Benito and Eulalia Salinas.   Floyd graduated from Lubbock High School and went on to join the U.S. Marine Corp.  Upon honorable discharge, he attended Texas Tech University.  He married Josie Andrade on October...

Oliver Victor Spicer

Oliver Victor Spicer

Dec 30, 2013

 

Oliver Victor Spicer of Lubbock went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 30, 2013 at the age of 83.  He was born February 1, 1930 in Ashville, N.C. to Clarence and Grace Spicer. When Oliver was 9 months his family made a move to Tulia where they remained until he was 14, later moving to Lubbock. Oliver...

Harold L Lightner

Harold L Lightner

Dec 29, 2013

 

Harold L. Lightner, Sr. of Denver City passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at the age of 58.  He was born May 29, 1955 in Washington, DC to Wheatley and Beverley (Burke) Lightner.  Harold worked as a truck driver.  He married Debra Crawford.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Debra; mother, Beverley Lightner; three daughters,...

James Amherst-Cates

James Amherst-Cates

Dec 29, 2013

 

James Samuel Amherst-Cates of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at the age of 51.  He was born June 30, 1962 and lovingly cared for by his parents, Jackie and Eva Lee Cates of Scroggins, Texas.  James is also survived by two brothers, J. Lee Cates of Tampa, Florida and Andy Cates of Lubbock; four nephews; and...

Urbano Rodriguez

Urbano Rodriguez

Dec 28, 2013

 

Deacon Urbano Rodriguez of Idalou passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at the age of 99.  He was born on May 13, 1914 in McAllen, Texas to Urbano and Maria Rodriguez.  Urbano married Juana Velazquez on April 10, 1935 in Edinburg. He served his country in World War II in the U. S. Army. After honorable discharge, he...

William Marvin Lord

William Marvin Lord

Dec 27, 2013

 

If God should send His angel

In the middle of the night,

If in His perfect wisdom

He felt the time was right

To take me home to glory,

Then happy I would be.

There will be no tears in heaven ---

So, please don’t weep for me.

 

Oh, what a sweet reunion

My friends and I will...

Martha C Deleon

Martha C Deleon

Dec 27, 2013

 

Martha Carrizales DeLeon of Lubbock passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013 at the age of 92.  She was born July 29, 1921 in Kent, Ohio to Seferino and Juanita (Narvaiz) Carrizales.  Martha worked as a homemaker and was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.  She married John DeLeon in April of 1945.

Those left to cherish her...

David Lance Hallinan

David Lance Hallinan

Dec 26, 2013

 

David Lance Hallinan, 53, the “Governor,” Daddio, and master chef, died in his hometown, Lubbock, on Dec. 26, 2013.

He was born on July 22, 1960 to the late Nicholas and Frances Hallinan. He graduated from Monterey High School in 1978 and excelled as a restaurateur and consultant. He owned and sold several successful businesses in Lubbock including the...