Obituaries
Ella Kathryn King
Mar 21, 2024
Ella Kathryn King, 80, of Lubbock, was lifted into heaven to be with her Lord Jesus early Thursday morning, after a lengthy illness. She was born on December 30, 1943, in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, to the late William Floyd King and Mildred Lucille (Flenniken) King.
She attended Dimmitt High School, graduating with the senior class of 1962. She continued...
Helen Dyess
Mar 21, 2024
Helen Marie Dyess, 90, of Lubbock, peacefully went to join her Lord on March 21, 2024. Visitation will take place Monday, March 25, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Combest Family Funeral Home. Her funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at Sunset Church of Christ at 10:00 am, with Rodney Roberts and Bill DeAtley officiating. A private family...
Dr. Charles D. Hays
Mar 20, 2024
Dr. Charles D. Hays, of Granbury, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2024, at the age of 84, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 1, 1939, in Archer City, Texas. Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Arnold and Mary Ellen Hays, brother Leon Hays, and sister Ola Belle Stephenson Blackledge. He is survived...
Brandon Keith Martin
Mar 19, 2024
Brandon Keith Martin, 40, passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Brandon was born on February 21, 1984, in Abilene, Texas, to Kristi Russell.
Brandon attended Ruidoso High School, graduating with the senior class of 2002. He loved to rope, make music, singing and making people laugh.
Those left to honor and cherish his...
Brady Dale Sanders
Mar 18, 2024
Brady Dale Sanders, 62, passed away March 18, 2024, in Lubbock, TX. He was born November 18, 1961, to Dickie Dale Sanders and Carolyn (Rankin) Blackerby in Plainview, TX. Brady graduated from Coronado High School in 1980, then attended 2 years at Texas Tech University. He married Tracey Muehlbrad on May 4,1985.
Together, they were the founders and owners of My...
Manuel B. Hernandez
Mar 18, 2024
Manuel B. Hernandez, 89, of Lubbock, faithful and devoted husband of Lupe Hernandez, was lifted into heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Manuel was born on October 17, 1934, in Tivoli, Refugio County, Texas, to the late Felipe Hernandez and Fabiana (Benavidez) Hernandez.
Manuel met the love of...
Idalou Owens Fleming
Mar 18, 2024
Idalou Owens Fleming, 95, of Lubbock went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 18, 2024. Idalou was born November 13, 1928, in Fort Worth, TX to Samuel and Marguerite (Caster) Owens.
She graduated from Polytechnic High School in 1947. Idalou married William Robert Fleming on July 1, 1947. She worked as a school secretary and a homemaker for many...
Philip Scott Carter
Mar 17, 2024
Philip Scott Carter was welcomed by Jesus to his new home in paradise on March 17, 2024, at the age of 57. Philip was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico, to Joe and Carolyn (Stone) Carter, on September 25, 1966. He was raised in Ira, Texas, where he graduated high school, and then moved on to college at Angelo State...
Mary McKibben
Mar 17, 2024
Mary McKibben, age 87, went to be with her Savior on March 17, 2024.
Mary was born in Ryan, Oklahoma on December 15, 1936 to Alvie Dewbre and Thelma Bowden Dewbre. She was preceded in death by her sisters Ruth Green and Joyce McCord, who always referred to their little sister as “Mary Fern.”
Mary worked as a meter maid, at a...
Alberto Balderas
Mar 15, 2024
Alberto Balderas, a beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the age of 72. To all that knew him he was Albert, but to his family and grandchildren he will always be remembered as “Papo.” Born May 14, 1951, in Donna, Texas, Albert favored being home where he enjoyed his hobbies such as computer...
David Price
Mar 15, 2024
Son, Brother, Husband, Dad, Gramps-Pawpaw, Friend, Farmer and Good Ole Boy. The titles ofa man also known as David Ernest Price. David passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 in Smyer,Texas at the age of 72. David was born June 9, 1951 in Levelland Texas to Billy and HelenPrice.On July 14, 1973 he married the love of his life, Kathy Born....
Carlene Marie Harper
Mar 14, 2024
Carlene “Memaw” Marie Harper (Kunkel), beloved wife of the late George David Harper passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. She was born on January 2, 1934; and graduated from Dimmit ISD in 1951 after attending Crosbyton ISD, where she showcased her spirit as a cheerleader. After pursuing her passion for nursing, Carlene graduated from Lubbock School...
Rafael Rodriguez
Mar 14, 2024
Son, Brother, Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Papa, Pops…the titles of a man known as Rafael Rodriguez. Rafael, 80, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on March 14, 2024.
He was born on January 20, 1944, in Edroy, TX, to Santiago and Raquel Rodriguez.
He is survived by the love of his life, Juanita; children Nellie Peralez, Lori Rodriguez, Abel Rodriquez, Belinda Johnson,...
Barbara Jean Zeccardi
Mar 14, 2024
Barbara Jean (Galbraith) Zeccardi, 87, passed away March 14, 2024, in Lubbock, TX. She was born October 29, 1936, to Charles and Lily (Felix) Galbraith, in Monument, PA.
Barbara leaves behind her 5 children, Charlene, Dawn, Todd, Scotty, and Jim; 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, and a sister Sandra Robison. She was preceded in death by her sister, Charlene “Patricia”...
Rose Ann Williams
Mar 11, 2024
Rose Ann Williams of Lubbock, Texas was born on March 7th, 1935, passed away on March 11th, 2024 at the age of 89 years old. She was born in Emporia, Kanas to Everett Hebert and Lillian Mattie (Bishop) Davis. She worked at Lubbock International Airport for several years, then went to work at Texas Instruments where she retired. She married Donald...
Joseph "Joe" Gonzales
Mar 11, 2024
Joseph “Joe” Gonzales, 58, of Tahoka, suddenly passed away on Monday morning, September 11, 2024. Joe was born on December 1, 1965, in Floresville, Wilson County, Texas, to the late Arthuro Gonzales and Genevieve (Montoya) Gonzales.
He attended schools in Floresville, graduating from Floresville High School in 1984.
He met the love of his life, Shannon Nieman, and they were married on...
Laura Timmons
Mar 11, 2024
Laura 'Denise' Timmons was born on May 4, 1964, to Doris and F.L. Timmons in Lubbock, TX. When Denise had her daughters, Ali and McKenna, she dedicated her life to being a fantastic mother. Denise excelled at propping up her children and supporting them through the many passions and difficulties of their lives even while overcoming her own adversity. As a...
Cheryl Herrmann
Mar 10, 2024
Cheryl Ann Herrmann of San Angelo Texas, born in Lubbock Texas on September 19th, 1962 to Eugene & Jetta Smith, passed away on March 10th, 2024 at her home in San Angelo Texas. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mickey Herrmann and her Mother Jetta Louise Smith. Cheryl is survived by her two sons, Derick Roulain and...
Juana 'Janie' Sanchez
Mar 7, 2024
Juana Sanchez, of Lubbock, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, she was 47 years old. Juana was born in Flint, Michigan to Manuel Aguilar and Juana Arias, on January 3, 1977.
Juana was known as Janie or Nana to friends and family. Janie was strong, independent, loving and always there for everyone. She was someone who brought a ray of...
John Robert Allen
Mar 7, 2024
John Robert Allen, 82, passed away March 7, 2024, in Lubbock, Tx. He was born January 10, 1942 to Robert Eli Allen and Mary Jane (Hodges) Allen in Honey Grove, Tx. John graduated from Honey Grove High School and continued his education attending Paris Junior College and University of Texas Arlington to earn a degree in mechanical engineering. John married...
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