Obituaries
Ofelia Perez
Dec 27, 2023
Ofelia Perez, a woman who dedicated her life to the most important career of all—raising family—passed away on December 27, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 86. She was born on November 20, 1937, in Edinburg, Texas to Miguel and Cecilia Ledesma. Ofelia was a remarkable individual who will be remembered for her beautiful strength, fun-loving nature,...
Lilia Rojas
Dec 25, 2023
Lilia Rojas, 84, of Lubbock, and wife of Carlos Rojas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 25, 2023. She was born on September 22, 1939, in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, to the late Rafael and Isabell (Perez) Carrillo.
She attended Jefferson High School in El Paso, graduating with the senior class of 1959.
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Cary Don Winterrowd
Dec 23, 2023
Cary Don Winterrowd passed away peacefully at his home in Lubbock on December 23, 2023. He was known for his loving and caring nature, as well as his humble personality. Cary Don will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Cary was born in Big Spring, Texas to Ross and Sarah (Stroup) Winterrowd on July 13,...
Julio Delgado
Dec 23, 2023
Julio Delgado, 79, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Julio was born on August 2, 1944, in Del Rio, Val Verde county, Texas, to the late Rodolfo and Celia (Nieto) Delgado.
Julio, at the age of 18, met the love of his life, Rita Coronado, and...
Bobbie Mae Harp
Dec 23, 2023
Bobbie Mae (Reynolds) Harp, 63, passed away December 23, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. She was born December 25, 1959, to Bobby Roy and Zora Mae (Flowers) Reynolds, in Bakersfield, CA. Bobbie met, and later married, Jerred Harp on September 9, 2008. She was a caregiver, for many years; she was a dog mom, enjoyed reading the Holy Bible, and loved...
Carol Adams
Dec 22, 2023
A memorial service for Rita Carol Adams, 79, of Lubbock, Texas will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Combest Family Funeral Home located at 2210 Broadway in Lubbock, Texas.
Carol went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2023, at her home in Lubbock after a lengthy battle against cancer. She was being cared...
Vira Bennie Jones
Dec 22, 2023
Life and Legacy of Vira Bennie Jones
Vira Bennie Jones was born August 8, 1937, to Earnest Jones Sr. and Ella Maty Ervin in Gilmer, Texas. Bennie was truly a devoted, caring, and loving son, husband, father, and friend. Bennie grew up in Tahoka, Texas with his mother and sister; but later moved to Lubbock, attended elementary at Ella...
Patricia Ann Callaway
Dec 22, 2023
Patricia Ann Callaway, 86 of New Deal, TX. passed from this life at her home Friday December 22, 2023. Patricia was born in Wharton, TX. on April 21, 1937 to Sam and Zora Roe.
She married Kenneth Callaway December 23, 1971 in Post, TX. They celebrated 52 years of marriage lacking one day. On their wedding day they blended...
Samuel Kennedy Brown IV
Dec 22, 2023
Samuel Kennedy Brown IV was born September 23rd, 1953 in Dallas, TX to Samuel Kennedy Brown III and Betty Maxine Brown. Samuel passed from this life on December 22nd, 2023, surrounded by his family at his home. Samuel attended H. Grady Spruce High School in Dallas, TX. Samuel enlisted in the United States Air Force on June 29th, 1972....
Carol Jean Harmon
Dec 18, 2023
Carol Jean Harmon, 69, passed away on December 18, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. She was born on March 12, 1954, in Hobbs, New Mexico to Lloyd and Jean White. At age 2, she and her family moved to Littlefield, Texas, and Carol always proudly claimed, “I tried to be a Texan as fast as I could!”
She graduated from Littlefield High...
Ronald Aven Shipman
Dec 18, 2023
Ronald Shipman passed away December 18th, 2023, at the age of 81. He was born in San Angelo, Texas to Aven Lewis Shipman and Nettie Lorena (Caughman) Shipman on October 11th, 1942. Ronald, known to us as “Uncle Ronnie”, had a great sense of humor and could not wait to tell a joke to anyone he encountered.
Ronnie...
Wendy Walker Hebert
Dec 17, 2023
WENDY WALKER HEBERT – In loving memory, Wendy Walker Hebert, aged 51, departed for Heaven on December 17 in Lubbock, Texas. A cherished native of Houston, Wendy graced the world with her presence on June 15, 1972, as the beloved daughter of Rob Walker and Diane Richardson.
Wendy's roots intertwined deeply with Houston, where she flourished, completing her...
Faith Carr
Dec 17, 2023
Faith "Faithy" Carr, 57, of Lubbock, suddenly passed away on Sunday morning, December 17, 2023. Faith was born on July 26, 1966, in Friona, Parmer County, Texas, to Karen Kay (Stephens) Wright and the late Jarrell Anthony Wright.
She attended Friona High School and graduated with the senior class of 1984. She later attended and graduated from the International Business...
Vicki Ellen Lawler
Dec 14, 2023
Vicki Ellen Lawler, 72, of Lubbock, passed peacefully through heaven’s gate on Thursday, December 14, 2023. She was born to the late John and Edith (Langly) Booker on July 6, 1951, in Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico.
Vicki attended West Texas A & M University in Canyon, Texas. She had worked as a professional tester for South Plains College in...
William Carroll Beatty, III
Dec 13, 2023
William Carroll Beatty III passed away December 13, 2023, in Tangerang, Indonesia. He was born December 4, 1985, to William Carroll Jr. and Kelly Rae (Hindes) Beatty, in Lubbock, TX. William graduated from Lubbock-Cooper High School class of 2004, and continued his education at South Plains, earning a degree in Applied Sciences, and graduating in 2009.
William moved to Indonesia...
Vitale "Mark" Zanchettin
Dec 12, 2023
Vitale “Mark” Zanchettin, 65, of Turkey, Texas, passed away on Tuesday evening, December 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Mark was born on January 22, 1958, in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas to the late Marcus Adolph Zanchettin and Peggy June (Alexander) Zanchettin.
He attended Caprock High School, graduating with the senior class of 1976. He attended West Texas A&M...
Jackie Marley
Dec 12, 2023
Jackie Marley, 73 of Lubbock, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 2, 1950, in England, to Neville Davidson and the late Betty (Royale) Davidson.
She attended Coronado High School, graduating with the senior class of 1968. She then attended South Plains College studying education, and then attended Texas...
Steven Gutierrez
Dec 11, 2023
Steven Mark Gutierrez,
50 years of age
December 30,1972- December 10,2023
He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas and lived in Lubbock, Texas since 1987, and lived here his whole life. He attended Lubbock High School where he graduated in 1991. He attended South Plains College and received his Associates in 2009. He also attended Wayland Baptist University, where he...
Joe E. Buster, Jr.
Dec 10, 2023
Joe E. Buster, Jr., 70, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, December 10, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born on November 12, 1953, in Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico, to the late Joe Edwin Buster, Sr. and Mavis (Hammons) Buster.
Joe grew up in the Carlsbad area and graduated from...
Christopher Wayne Unrein
Dec 5, 2023
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Christopher Wayne Unrein, 38, of Lubbock, TX, on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Chris was born to Roger and Karla Unrein on May 20, 1985, in Lubbock, TX. Chris was born and raised in Lubbock, graduating from Lubbock Cooper High School in 2003. Chris’s love and passion for music inspired him to attend...