Obituaries
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...
Nancy Sharon (McCormick) Williams
Mar 7, 2024
Nancy McCormick Williams, 82, died Friday, March 8, 2024, in Canyon, Texas. Nancy was born May 6, 1941, to Bailie and Donabel (Bushong) McCormick in Amarillo. Visitation for Nancy will be Tuesday, March 12, 2024, from 6-7:30 pm at Combest Funeral Home in Tahoka. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 10:00 am at the First Baptist Church...
Donna Willis
Mar 7, 2024
Donna Willis, 70, of Tahoka, and loving wife of Doyle Willis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, March 7, 2024. Donna was born on October 26, 1953, in Merkel, Taylor County, Texas, to the late Elmer Gunnels and Ouida (Atkinson) Gunnels.
She attended Tahoka schools until her junior year, and then attended Lubbock High School and...
Rebecca Griffin
Mar 5, 2024
Rebecca Kim Griffin, 64, of Lubbock, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. She was born on September 27, 1959, to Conrad E Story and Christine Story in Alamogordo, New Mexico.
Becky attended school in Lubbock and graduated from Monterey High school in 1978. On September 28, 1984, she married David Dwayne Griffin in Lubbock.
She worked at MLK Bingo and Logan’s...
Nan Howell
Mar 4, 2024
Nan Beth Pennington Adams Howell went to her heavenly home on March 4, 2024. She was born on November 19, 1932 to Willis and Anna (Johnson) Pennington in Lynn County. She and her sister, Billie Wayne, spent most of their childhood years in the Draw-Redwine community before moving to Tahoka, TX. At...
Cecil Bailey
Mar 2, 2024
Cecil Bailey, 50, a resident of Lubbock for the past 25 years, was gently lifted into heaven by his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Cecil was born on April 6, 1973, in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.
Cecil came to Lubbock at the age of 25, where he has been a long-time resident of the Lubbock State Supported Living...
Jorge Garcia Gonzalez
Feb 28, 2024
Jorge Garcia Gonzalez, of Lubbock, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, he was 58 years old. Jorge was born to Apolinar Garcia and Maria Gonzalez on October 12, 1965, in Chihuahua, Mexico.
Jorge was a skilled laborer, that worked hard in nearly any aspect of construction. Jorge was especially known for being among the best at laying tiles. In his...
Bud Adams
Feb 27, 2024
Bud Adams, 77 of Lubbock, and loving husband of Ingrid Adams, passed away suddenly on February 27, 2024. He was born on December 13, 1946, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, to the late Ivy Lee Adams and Theda Jo (Roberts) Adams.
Bud and his family moved to Levelland, Texas, at the age of 10 years, and attended school in Levelland, and played...
Andrea Manuela Arriaga
Feb 27, 2024
Andrea Manuela Arriaga (68) passed away February 27, 2024, in Lubbock, TX. She was born January 1, 1956, to Fermin and Iganacia (Liendo) Arriaga, in Tahoka, TX. Andrea worked at a flower plantation in Florida. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, and a wonderful sister. Most important, she was a Christian at heart and of the Baptist faith. Andrea enjoyed...
Charles Fremont
Feb 24, 2024
Charles James Fremont of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was born in Carson City, Nevada, on June 4, 1942, to Norman N. and Emaline Velma (Wall) (d. 1947) Fremont. After Emaline’s passing, Norman married LaRue (Paul) Fremont, and together, they raised Charles.
Charles was a very loving and devoted family man. On July 30, 1966, Charles...
Kay Lyn Carpenter
Feb 23, 2024
Kay Lyn (Clanahan) Carpenter, 77, passed away February 23, 2024, in Lubbock, TX. She was born October 9, 1946, to James R. and Cas Anis (Fowler) Clanahan in Lubbock, TX. She graduated from Monterey High School, class of 1964, and continued her education at Texas Tech University, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree and graduating in 1969. While attending Texas...
Tom Killian
Feb 22, 2024
After a long and eventful life, Tom Killian who was born on February 12, 1931, passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2024, in the presence of Joraine (Jo), his loving wife of 68 years, and other family members.
Tom, who was forever known as Tommy to his many family members outside of Texas, was born and raised in Denver....
Jasper James O'Briant
Feb 21, 2024
Jasper James O’Briant of Lubbock entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, he was 17 years old. Jasper was born to Jody and Elizabeth O’Briant (Martin) on October 5, 2006, in Lubbock, Texas.
Jasper was a collector of all cool things, from Legos to knives, challenge coins to scars, watches, and dress clothes but what he seemed to collect...
Joe Castillo, Jr.
Feb 19, 2024
Joe Castillo, Jr., 67 of Lubbock, TX passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, under the loving care of Hospice of the South Plains. Joe was born February 23, 1956, to Joe Sr. and Faustina (Ortiz) Castillo in O’Donnell, TX where he was raised. He attended O’Donnell High School and then joined the U.S. Army Reserve where he served for...
Janie Munoz
Feb 18, 2024
Janie Munoz, 55, a resident of Lubbock since 1969, was gently lifted into heaven by her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Janie was born on January 24, 1969, in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
Janie has been a resident of the Lubbock State Supported Living Center since she was approximately 6 months old.
Janie...
Gwyneth Line
Feb 16, 2024
Gwyneth “Gwen” Line, 97 years young, of O’Donnell Texas died Friday, February 16, 2024, after a short illness.
Gwen was born to the late T.S. Doss Sr. and Elsie Mae (Austen) Doss October 5, 1926 in Wellman Texas. She was raised in the Gomez Texas community in Terry County and graduated from Brownfield High School in 1945. She and Harold Ivan...
Frances LaNell "Nell" Falbo
Feb 16, 2024
Frances LaNell “Nell” Falbo, 89, of Lubbock, passed away peacefully Friday, February 16, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born in Austin on August 25, 1934, to the late John R. McCullough and Cordelia (Simmons) McCullough.
Following her graduation from Austin High School in 1952, Nell attended the University of Texas at Austin where she met and formed a group of...
Henry Daniel Turner
Feb 14, 2024
Henry Daniel Turner, 93, of Tahoka, passed away on Wednesday morning, February 14, 2024. He was born on March 30, 1930, in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, to the late Jesse Marvin ‘Boots’ Turner and Mattie Virginia ‘Jackie’ (O’Connell) Turner.
He attended O’Donnell High School, graduating with the senior class of 1947.
He met Ouida Isaacs, the love of his life, and they...
Leah Rae Merrill
Feb 12, 2024
Leah Rae Merrill, 80, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday evening, February 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Leah was born on October 10, 1943, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to the late Herbert Lew Merrill and Edith Bernice (Bassett) Merrill.
Leah attended and graduated from Borah High School in 1961, and later attended college...
Edgar "EDDIE" Oliver McAfee
Feb 11, 2024
Edgar (Eddie) Oliver McAfee, 50, passed away February 11, 2024, in Lubbock, TX. He was born October 2, 1973, to Lloyd Hugh and Margaret Diane (Woods) McAfee, in Lancaster, CA. Eddie furthered his education by attending Angelo State, transferring to Texas Tech University, and graduating, in 1995, with his bachelor’s degree in nursing. Eddie worked as a registered Nurse for...
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