Obituaries

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...

Lucy Munos

Lucy Munos

May 13, 2024

Lucy Munos, 80, of Lubbock, devoted wife of David Munos, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Lucy was born on June 16, 1943, in Rocky Ford, Otero County, Colorado.

Lucy attended and graduated from Olton High School in Olton, Texas. 

She met the love of her life, David Munos, and...

Ynez Servin

Ynez Servin

May 13, 2024

Our dear mother, Maria Ynez Servin (Tienda) was born on April 20, 1929 in Cuero, Texas to Alfredo and Leandra Garcia. She departed her earthly tabernacle to be in the presence of our Lord Jesus on May 13, 2024, at the age of 95. She was a resident of Lubbock, Texas, since 1974 having previously lived in other cities and...

Dr. Linda Crawford Hoover

Dr. Linda Crawford Hoover

May 12, 2024

Dr. Linda Hoover, 72, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024, surrounded by family.

She was born Linda Crawford to Delaine Travis Crawford and Loy Catherine Barnett Crawford in Temple, Texas on May 3, 1952.

Linda grew up in Big Spring, TX with her three siblings and a close extended family. Those strong family ties brought her...

Amanda Kay (Moore) Miller

Amanda Kay (Moore) Miller

May 12, 2024

Amanda Kay (Moore) Miller, 28, passed away May 12, 2024, in Lubbock, TX. She was born July 10, 1995, to Archie and Tanya (Wilkerson) Moore, in North Richland Hills, TX. Amanda graduated from Texas Tech University in 2020, and married Landry Miller in April of 2023. She was a Member Services Representative with Brightside Health.

 

Amanda was the brightest light with...

Frances Keefer

Frances Keefer

May 12, 2024

Our beloved mother Frances Louise Keefer, 93, of Lubbock went home to be with the Lord and her husband of 62 years, Miles C. Keefer on May 12, 2024. 

Mother was known as Louise to all her friends and loved ones. She was born on February 12, 1931 in Honey Grove, Tx to parents Claude and Jonnie Mae Bales. They moved...

William (BILL) Homer Cupit, Sr.

William (BILL) Homer Cupit, Sr.

May 11, 2024

William Homer Cupit Sr. (Bill) waltzed his way into heaven on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, surrounded by family during his final dance here on earth.  Bill (87) was born February 22nd, 1937, to Preston and Myrtle (Willis) Cupit in Caddo, OK.

Bill spent most of his life horseback working thousands of head of cattle in the wheat pastures of Bovina, TX...

Michael Atcheson

Michael Atcheson

May 11, 2024

Michael Edward Atcheson entered eternal rest on Saturday May 11th, 2024 in Lubbock, Texas. He was born August 22, 1941 to James and Lucille Atcheson. He is survived by his wife Judi Atcheson, sister Anne Mcnaughton (Robert), sons Jordan (Kaori), Brandon, and two grandsons Rion and Theo. Step children Jeff Lampe (Jennifer) and Jill Pennington (Collier) Step grandchildren Emma &...

Rosalinda Salas

Rosalinda Salas

May 10, 2024

Rosalinda Rueda Salas-Lubbock

Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Rosalinda Rueda Salas, 74, of Lubbock From 5 to 7 pm on Tuesday, May 14 at Combest Funeral Home, 2210 Broadway St. Lubbock Tx.  A Rosary will be recited at 6pm. Services will be held on Wednesday May 15, at 10 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic...

Ricky Clem

Ricky Clem

May 8, 2024

Ricky Clem, 67, of Lubbock and formerly of New Home, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday evening, May 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  Ricky was born on September 23, 1956, in Lubbock, to Bobby D. Clem and the late Jamie (Evans) Clem.

Ricky attended New Home schools and graduated with his senior class in 1975,...

Mark Allen Turner

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...

Lanny Brown

Lanny Brown

May 2, 2024

Lanny Dwayne Brown passed away on May 2, 2024 at the age of 76 in his Amarillo, TX home. Lanny was born on April 7, 1948 in Hobbs, NM. He was a proud Eagle Scout, an honor he shared with his son, Jeremy, and a 1966 graduate from Andrews High School (Andrews, TX).

 

Lanny began his career in restaurant management at...

Royce Moore

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

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

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

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...