Obituaries
Andrew Saldana
Dec 12, 2024
Andrew Ray Saldana, a beacon of warmth and spirit, was born on March 1, 2002, in Lubbock, Texas, and left this world too soon on December 12, 2024, in Tahoka, Texas. At the tender age of 22, he had already established a profound legacy, not only in his work but in the hearts of all who had the privilege to...
Mary Lackey
Dec 11, 2024
Mary Alice Moore Lackey of Lubbock passed away on December 11, 2024 at the age of 91. She was born in Brownfield, Texas to Loyd and Alice (Buell) Moore.
Mary graduated from Brownfield High School and went on to graduate from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Education. She taught elementary school in Clovis NM, Sweetwater TX and...
Christine "Chris" Roberts
Dec 11, 2024
Christine Alice Roberts, known as Chris to her family and friends, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the age of 69. She was born September 14, 1955, in Jerome, Idaho to the late Robert and Alice (Cameron) McCarrie. Chris worked for Hospice of Lubbock for many years as the office manager before retiring. Her most treasured time was...
Ryder Jo Mills
Dec 9, 2024
Ryder Jo Mills went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2024. He was born January 12, 2024, to Kyle and Hannah Mills in Lubbock, Tx. Ryder was always happy, and he loved to karate chop his mom. He was a daddy’s boy from the day he was born and was known as Baby Ryder to his older brothers....
Joyce Evelyn Joyner
Dec 7, 2024
Joyce Evelyn Joyner, 91, of Lubbock, was gently lifted into heaven on Friday evening, December 7, 2024, to be with her Lord and Savior. Joyce was born on May 6, 1933, to the late Ira Ray and Ruby (Smith) Ray.
She attended Brownwood High School, graduating with the senior class of 1950. She went on to further her education by attending...
Carroll Gene Snodgrass
Dec 7, 2024
Carroll Gene Snodgrass, 94, of Lubbock, was gently lifted into heaven on Saturday morning, December 7, 2024, surrounded by family. Gene was born on March 1, 1930, in Roby, Fisher County, Texas, to the late Samuel Snodgrass and Effie (White) Snodgrass. Soon after he was born, the family moved to Wilson, where he was raised. In his senior year in...
Bryan Smitherman
Dec 6, 2024
Dr. Tony Bryan Smitherman was born September 16, 1965, in McLean, Texas to Tony and Monta Jean Smitherman. He joined his family in heaven December 6, 2024, after a brief hospitalization.
Bryan attended school in McLean where he was active in sports, 4-H, and FFA. He was a member of the McLean Methodist Church where he played piano and organ and...
Patricia Ann Lacewell
Dec 5, 2024
Patricia Ann Lacewell, 84, passed away December 5, 2024, in Lubbock, TX. She was born July 20, 1940, to Loren Herman Sr. and Betty Jo (Harscher) Rosson, in Cushing, OK. Patricia Graduated from Clovis High School and continued her education at West Texas State University, earning her Bachelor's degree; she then completed her education at East Texas State University, earning...
Billie Jo Shuttlesworth
Dec 5, 2024
Billie Jo Shuttlesworth, 92, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Billie was born on May 15, 1932, in Rossville, Walker County, Georgia to the late Ernest Lee Adair, Sr. and Ulilla Ione (Howard) Adair.
She attended Rossville High School in Georgia and graduated in 1950. Soon after...
LaMoine Harrison
Dec 5, 2024
Violet LaMoine Harrison of Lubbock passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the age of 82. She was born in Stamford, TX on December 27, 1941 to C.E. and Violet Rappe. She married Curtis Harrison on July 12, 1957 at the age of 15 in a sunrise wedding in Lubbock.
LaMoine was the perfect partner for Curtis as they heard...
Leon Sellers
Dec 2, 2024
Leon Sellers, beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away December 2, 2024, in Wolfforth, Texas. He was born July 5, 1952, to Ernest and Darlene Sellers.
Leon married his loving wife Mary Sellers in 1974 and together they raised two children, Amy and Tye. Leon and Mary were also blessed with 3 grandchildren, Zachary and Zoe Pyle, and Milo...
Maurice Jackson
Dec 2, 2024
Maurice Jackson (known as Reece to those closest to him) was born March 8, 1938, in Tahoka, Texas to Lawrence and Nora Jackson. Maurice trusted Jesus as his Savior and was baptized as a child. On Monday, December 2, 2024, at the age 86, Maurice met his Lord, Savior, and Redeemer at the gates of Heaven, and was reunited with...
Zechariah Cane Gonzales
Dec 1, 2024
Zechariah Cane Gonzales of Lubbock, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the age of 21. He was born July 30, 2003, in Lubbock to John and Marisela (Hinojos) Gonzales. Zechariah has always been a very competitive individual, excelling in both basketball and football. After graduating from Lorenzo high school in 2021, he attended Wayland Baptist University to continue...
Joraine Killian
Nov 30, 2024
After a long and fulfilling life, Joraine Killian, who was born on March 15, 1933, passed away peacefully at home on November 30, 2024, in the presence of family members.
Joraine, who was known as Jo to her friends and JoJo to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, was born in the small Texas panhandle town of Perico. She was the youngest...
Myrna Parsley
Nov 30, 2024
Myrna Jean Bostic Parsley passed away in Matador, Texas on November 30, 2024. Myrna was born on May 6, 1942, in Spur, Texas, to Neva and R.G. Bostic. Myrna graduated from Spur High School, class of 1960. As a child and young woman, she studied both piano and voice. She was an accomplished pianist, playing from memory even in the...
Maudane Allen
Nov 29, 2024
Maudane Linch Allen was born on November 8, 1937, to William and Vesta (Hare) Linch in Iredell, Texas. She peacefully departed this life on November 29, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas.
A proud graduate of Iredell High School, Class of 1956, Maudane embraced life with passion and purpose. On December 1, 1958, she married the love of her life, Milton Allen, in...
Melody L. Martin
Nov 27, 2024
Melody L. Martin, 69, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. She came into this world, on September 1, 1955, born to Claude V. Bennett and Juanita L. (Wardle) Bennett, in Little Rock, AR. She was married to the love of her life, Jimmy Martin, on May 5, 1974.
Melody was a daughter, a sister, a wife,...
Marcie Cochran
Nov 25, 2024
Marvalane “Marcie” Reasoner Cochran, 75, passed away at her residence on Monday, November 25, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at Combest Family Memorial Chapel in Lubbock.
Marcie was born in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas and was the third daughter of Bates and Dortha Reasoner. Her childhood was spent on the...
Georgia Lee Steward
Nov 25, 2024
Georgia Lee Steward, 85, of Lubbock, was called to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday morning, November 25, 2024. Georgia was born on August 18, 1939, in Ft. Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, to the late George Washington Davis and Nola Aline (Holcomb) Davis.
Georgia met the love of her life, Bob Steward, in 1966, and they were married...
James Marion Hill
Nov 25, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Marion Hill, a devoted husband, loving father, and esteemed educator. Born on July 12, 1940, in the small town of Coodys Bluff, Oklahoma, James dedicated his life to shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning.
With a master’s degree in education, James served as an elementary school...



