Obituaries
Bobby Ray Jolly, Jr.
Sep 30, 2023
Bobby Ray Jolly, Jr., 52, of Tahoka, TX left this earthly life on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Bobby was born in Tahoka, TX on March 21, 1971, to Bobby Ray Jolly and Peggy Joyce Burdett Jolly both of Tahoka, TX.
Bobby attended Tahoka High School, graduating in 1989. While attending Tahoka High School he enjoyed playing defensive line for the...
Sabra Cook
Sep 30, 2023
Sabra Cook, age 79 of Idalou passed away September 30, 2023. She was born October 9, 1943 and was the only child of Joe Bailey and Willie Marie (Brummett) Robinson. She married Theodore “Junior” Cook on August 4, 1961 who preceded her in death on March 11, 2023 after 61 years of marriage.
Sabra’s top priority was loving and...
Frances Hendon Burkett
Sep 29, 2023
Frances Hendon Burkett, 89, of Brownfield, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 29, 2023. Frances was born on July 16, 1934, near Welch, Dawson County, Texas, to the late William Thomas Hendon and Iris Lee (Winn) Hendon.
Frances attended Dawson High School, graduating with the senior class of 1951. She then attended the Methodist Hospital...
Ruben Nuno Chairez
Sep 28, 2023
Ruben ‘Nuno’ Chairez Jr., a beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away on September 28, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. Born on June 4, 1996, Ruben brought joy and love to the lives of his family and friends. His outgoing personality and love for laughter touched the hearts of all who knew him. Nuno loved all of his family, he had...
Tonya Halbrooks Ritchey
Sep 27, 2023
Tonya (Halbrooks) Ritchey, 56, passed away September 27, 2023, in Monahans, TX. She was born April 26, 1967, to Danny Halbrooks and Joyce Pace, in Andrews, TX. Tonya spent her years as a homemaker, raising 3 beautiful kids, and spending time with a handful of grandkids. She enjoyed cars, trucks, music, playing cards, her pets, and “being a part of...
Justin Turner
Sep 27, 2023
On October 19, 2001, Justin Wade Turner "JT" was born in Grapevine, Texas. Justin grew up in Bedford, attending Bedford Heights Elementary, Bedford Junior High and LD Bell High School where he played varsity baseball. Justin loved baseball and played from the age of 4 until he completed his freshman year at college, making lifelong friends at each and every...
Janie Balderaz
Sep 26, 2023
Janie Balderaz, 68, of Littlefield, Texas passed away September 26, 2023. She was born September 17, 1955, in Mercedes, Texas to Juanita and Cipriano Rodriguez.
Janie graduated from Hereford High School in 1975 and later received her associate degree in computer science from South Plains College in 1977. She met Roy Balderaz in 1982 and they were married on July...
Jimmy Weldon Cawthron
Sep 26, 2023
In loving memory of Jimmy Weldon Cawthron, 86, who passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 in Lubbock, Texas. Jim was born to Drue Weldon and Jessie Jewel Cawthron of Colorado City in 1937.
After graduating from high school in Colorado City, Jim graduated from Sul Ross State University with a teaching degree and was a coach for 8 years. He...
Robert X. Martinez
Sep 25, 2023
Robert X. Martinez, 78, of Rotan, surrounded by his loving family, was carried home to heaven on Monday evening, September 25, 2023. Robert was born on May 29, 1945, in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, to the late Frederico Martinez and Eleanor (Ozuna) Martinez.
Robert met the love of his life, Susan Anne Weatherman, and they were united in marriage...
Oralia "Lolly" Gomez
Sep 20, 2023
In Loving Memory of Lolly Gomez
Oralia ‘Lolly’ Gomez, 78, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. Lolly was born on November 18, 1944, in San Antonio to Esiquio C. and Elvira Martinez. She grew up with a zest for life and a radiant smile that could brighten even the darkest of days. Lolly's childhood was marked by...
Alfredo Marmolejo Jr.
Sep 16, 2023
Alfredo Marmolejo Jr., 89, of Idalou, TX, passed away, peacefully with his family by his side, on Saturday, September 16, 2023. He was born on September 25, 1933, in Reynosa, Mexico, to Alfredo Marmolejo SR. and Petra Castro.
He married Emma Marmolejo on January 24, 1954. He spent over 40 years working at Farmer’s Co-op Compress. During his down time,...
Tommy Jackson Waggoner III
Sep 15, 2023
Tommy Jackson Waggoner III, 70, of Ralls, TX, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Thursday, September 15, 2023. He was born on December 18, 1952, in Kermit, TX, to Lucille Hellen Kenny and Tommy Jackson Waggoner II.
Tommy married Janis Veillon on February 28, 1992, in Lafayette, Louisiana.
He served as a Peace Officer in the...
Jason Richardson
Sep 14, 2023
family will submit information and photo for obituary on funeral home website.
James Eugene Summers
Sep 14, 2023
James Eugene Summers, 61, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Thursday, September 14, 2023. James was born on June 27, 1962, in Ft. Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
James has lived at the Lubbock State Supported Living Center since he was 9 years old. He loved people, making eye contact with you and the human contact...
Robert (Bob) Wise
Sep 14, 2023
On September 14, 2023, Robert (Bob) Wise joined his loving daughter, Doreen Wise, and his first wife, Wanda, who preceded him in death in 1972.
Bob was born in 1926 in Detroit, Michigan to Thomas and Anna Wise. Upon graduation from high school, he enlisted in the US Navy and served as a tail gunner through the end of World War II....
Harry H. Jung, Jr.
Sep 9, 2023
Harry H. Jung, Jr. passed away at his home Saturday, September 9, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cook Field, Texas, the oil field community outside of Albany, Texas, on August 4, 1928, to Nettie Mae and Harry Jung. Jung graduated from Albany High School where he was the quarterback of the football team. In the summers,...
Melody Lilibeth Aviles
Sep 9, 2023
Melody Lilibeth Aviles, 6, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023. She was born August 15, 2017, in Lubbock. Melody loved to watch anime with her dad. She also had a t-rex toy that she always had with her. Melody loved to listen to music. She will be forever missed.
Melody is survived by her parents, Steven and Emilibeth Aviles; siblings,...
Zoella Beth Parker
Sep 9, 2023
Zoella Parker, age 60, of Lubbock, TX, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday September 9, 2023. She was born on October 10, 1962, in Lubbock, TX, to Pete Parker and Barbara Covey.
Zoella served briefly in the Army before leaving to start a family. Spent most of her years in the Food Industry, she Enjoyed cooking and loved...
Thomas Shippey
Sep 8, 2023
Thomas Christopher Shippey, 55, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2023. He was born on October 28, 1967 in Stafford Springs, CT.
For those honored and blessed to have known Tom, his laughter echoes in their hearts. His time spent in EMS and EMT only accentuated his caring heart. Tom's immense love for animals will be...
Aaron Isaac Spahr
Sep 6, 2023
Aaron Isaac Spahr (34) passed away September 6, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. He was born April 6, 1989, in Clovis, NM.
Aaron was a fun-loving human who enjoyed his family, his animals, his music and coffee. He loved to sing karaoke and document his life on TikTok and Instagram. He loved children and hoped to be a father one...
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