Obituaries

David W. King

David W. King

Jun 5, 2024

David Wilson King, 94, of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.  He was born December 19, 1929, in Wellington, Texas to the late Walter and Ruby (Tyson) King.  After graduating High School, David was drafted into the United States Army where he served in the Korean War.  Upon honorable discharge, he attended Texas Tech University before becoming a...

Karen Weiss

Karen Weiss

Jun 5, 2024

We remember today, Karen, who's spirit departed from us on June 5, 2024, from her long battle with cancer at the age of 65.

Karen was a beacon of unwavering friendship and kindness, she has left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her. 

Karen was preceded in death by her mother, Arlene Shover.

Those left...

Billy Joe Garrett

Billy Joe Garrett

Jun 2, 2024

Billy Joe Garrett, 68, passed away June 2, 2024, in Lubbock, TX. He was born October 28, 1955, to Thurman Lester and Margie Nan (Watley) Garrett, in Lubbock, TX. Billy graduated from Estacado High School, Lubbock. He worked for Lydick-Hooks Roofing for many years, where he was a supervisor.

Before retiring, Billy worked from “dark” until “dark-thirty”.   He was the...

Patrick Thomas Green

Patrick Thomas Green

Jun 2, 2024

Patrick Thomas Green, age 48, of Lubbock, TX, passed away unexpectedly June 2, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and devotion to his family and community. 

Patrick was a proud and committed employee of Gargoyle Steel Structures for over 20 years where he most recently served as the Vice President of the company. His work ethic, attention to...

Rudy Salazar

Rudy Salazar

May 29, 2024

Rudy (Rodolfo) Salazar, 60, Lubbock Texas. went to be with his Lord and Savior, on May 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. After months of treatments, anxiety, pain, and occasional hopes, it came down to the truth that his body could no longer carry on, cancer won this battle.

Rudy was born in Lubbock, Texas, on August 16, 1963, Rudy...

Sam Paschall Truelock

Sam Paschall Truelock

May 27, 2024

Sam Truelock went to be with the Lord after a hard-fought battle with illness on May 27, 2024. Born on January 14, 1952, to Fred and Frances (Paschall) Truelock, he graduated from Shallowater High School in 1970. He received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Texas Tech University. He married the love of his life Karinne (who he called...

Craig Lord

Craig Lord

May 27, 2024

Craig William Lord was born in Lubbock, Texas, July 1, 1949 to Bill and Billie (Wicker) Lord. He passed from this life May 27, 2024. Craig was a proud Marine and served three tours in Vietnam from 1966-1969. He was honorably discharged and received the Purple Heart. His commitment to God, family, friends and country was unwavering. Craig was in the Foot...

Deen Jackson

Deen Jackson

May 25, 2024

Alfred “Deen” Jackson, 89, and life-long resident of the Lubbock area, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  Deen was born on December 4, 1934, in Lubbock, Texas, to the late Alfred Joseph Jackson and Lottie Elizabeth (Rogers) Jackson. 

He attended New Deal schools and graduated from New Deal High...

Nancy Layne Russell

Nancy Layne Russell

May 24, 2024

Nancy Layne Russell, born on August 13, 1947, in Bellmead, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas, after a courageous two year battle with Ovarian Cancer.    

Nancy is survived by her devoted husband of 52 years, Roger Russell, with whom she shared a beautiful life since their marriage on July 22, 1972. She is also...

William Wesley Engram

William Wesley Engram

May 23, 2024

William (Wes) Wesley Engram passed away May 23, 2024, in Lubbock, TX. He was born August 9, 1942, to John Wesley and Hazel Louise (White) Engram, in Texico, NM. Wes spent his formative years as a Texico Wolverine, participating in FFA, Band, and Basketball. He enjoyed farming in his early years and went on to pursue many other ventures in...

Raymond John Lowerison

Raymond John Lowerison

May 22, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Raymond John Lowerison, a dedicated Navy Veteran who bravely served during the Korean War. Born on June 7, 1938, in San Diego, CA, Ray peacefully departed from this world on May 22, 2024, in Lubbock, TX.  We know the reunion with his wife JoAnne and all of those who...

Brenda Lee Frutis

Brenda Lee Frutis

May 21, 2024

Brenda Lee Frutis born in Oswego, New York. October 16, 1957 age 66 of Tahoka, Texas. Sadly left us on 05/21/24 due to stage 4 lung cancer with her family by her side. 



She left behind surviving family members; Husband, Feliciano Frutis of 43 years; siblings, brother, Lester (Sonny Blauvelt) and wife (Ruth), Sister Elaine Eggerling and husband (Paul). She was...

David Munos

David Munos

May 21, 2024

David Munos, 81, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.   David was born on August 3, 1942, in Melvin, McCulloch County, Texas, to the late Ricardo Munos and Mary (Luera) Cordero.  He was the devoted husband of Lucy Munos who recently preceded him in death on...

Latayne Steffey Nickels

Latayne Steffey Nickels

May 19, 2024

On May 19, 2024 after a brief illness, Latayne Steffey Nickels left this world to meet her Lord and Savior.  A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 11:00 am in the chapel of Broadway Church of Christ. 

She was born on May 29, 1937, in a farmhouse in Spade, Texas. She was the daughter of Jesse...

David Trevino

David Trevino

May 19, 2024

David Trevino aged 65 passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Lubbock Texas.  He was born November 18, 1958, in Big Spring, Texas to Elisa and Rafael Trevino.  

He attended Lubbock High School. He moved to Dallas Texas where he worked as scaffold builder and brick layer for many years, before retiring and returning to Lubbock. 

David enjoyed sharing stories, drinking...

Philip "Tiny" Barnett

Philip "Tiny" Barnett

May 18, 2024

Philip Michael Barnett, best known as Tiny passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, after a fierce battle.   He was born August 7, 1970, in Santa Monica, California.  In 1975 the family moved to Lubbock where he began school, attending Lubbock High School.   Tiny worked for the Lubbock County Maintenance Department as a locksmith until his illness.  On...

Ruth Clark, RN

Ruth Clark, RN

May 17, 2024

Ruth Clark, RN, 68, of Lubbock, passed away on Friday evening, May 17, 2024.  Ruth was born on July 12, 1955, in Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, to the late Vernon Daniel Smith and Ilene (Mccleve) Smith.

She attended school in Carson, Iowa.  Ruth went on to nursing school and received her degree in nursing to become a Registered Nurse.  After...

Quata Colene Murphree

Quata Colene Murphree

May 15, 2024

Mom, we love you and you will be greatly missed

Quata Colene Murphree passed away on May 15, 2024. She was born to Ruth & Asburn Branscum on January 1, 1934.

Mom had 2 sisters and 1 brother that she grew up with and was very close to. They were raised on a farm and went to school in Fisher County.

 She got...

Edward Moreno

Edward Moreno

May 14, 2024

Edward Moreno, 58, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday afternoon, May 14, 2024.  Edward was born on August 6, 1965, in Brownfield, Terry County, Texas, to the late Jose Moreno and Maclovia (Medrano) Moreno. 

Edward attended Frenship schools and graduated with the senior class of 1983.  He later attended South Plains College, where he obtained...

Mary Lou Mojica

Mary Lou Mojica

May 13, 2024

Maria De La Luz "Mary Lou" (Moreno Ruiz Ramirez) Mojica, 78, of Lubbock, TX, passed away on May 13, 2024. She was predeceased by her parents, Jesus Moreno and Maria Consuelo Ruiz Lamas Ramirez; her sister, Elena, who passed away as a child; her maternal grandmother, Maria Del Rufugio Lamas Barrios Ruiz; and her maternal grandfather, Vicente Ruiz. She is...