Obituaries

Mar 23, 2023

On Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the age of 72, Leo Cal Stewart, of San Angelo, and formerly of O’Donnell, entered Heaven where he was welcomed by Jesus and where Leo joined his parents; brother, Lee Allen Stewart; sister, Lou Ella Westbrook Standifer; brother-in-law, Charles Westbrook; best friend and brother-in-law, Lanny Jackson; nephew, Carter Jackson; and other relatives and...

Mar 22, 2023

James Gordon Tomlinson, 61, of Tahoka, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 22, 2023.

Gordon was born July 19, 1961, in Beeville, Texas, to Billy and Jolene Tomlinson. He graduated from Tahoka High School.

Gordon was known for his gentle spirit, infectious laugh, and quick wit. He loved spending time with his...

Mar 20, 2023

Mary Evelyn Knotts (Garrett), 85, of Temple passed away March 20, 2023. She was born August 12, 1937 in Readhimer, Louisiana, to William Garrett and Loudale Barnhart. She married James Knotts October 19, 1952, in Hodge, Louisiana.

Mary worked for Lubbock ISD as an aid for the special education program for many years. She enjoyed to sew...

Mar 20, 2023

Rita Sue Cain, 79, of Rockwall, TX departed this life on Monday, March 20th, 2023. She was born on June 13, 1943 to Herman Renfro and Ruby Payne Renfro in Tahoka, Texas. Sue was a 1961 graduate of Tahoka High School. Following graduation, Sue attended cosmetology school, acquiring her license. She married her high school sweetheart, Billy Early Cain in...

Mar 19, 2023

Wanda “Sue” Benson of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at the age of 77.  She was born July 28, 1945, in Paris, Texas to Edgar and Thelma (Smith) Wilson.  She married Gene Benson on April 4, 1966 in Lubbock.  She worked as a beautician for many years and was a member of South Park Baptist Church...

Mar 19, 2023

Kenneth Earl Presley, 78, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 19, 2023.  Kenneth was born on March 14, 1945, in Hereford, Deaf Smith County, Texas, to the late H. L. Presley and Melba Irene (Gunnels) Presley.

Kenneth attended Dimmitt High School, graduating with the senior class of 1963.  He worked...

Mar 19, 2023

Roberta “Bertie” Nell Harrell, 89, of Lubbock went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Bertie was born October 23, 1933 in Ralls, TX to Robert and Nell Reese. She worked for 25 years as a school cafeteria worker. Bertie was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading books and watching western movies. She...

Mar 18, 2023

Mark Edward Daugherty, 62, of Tatum, New Mexico, passed away March 18, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones.

Mark was born to Robert and Geneva Daugherty on April 27,1960 in Roswell, New Mexico. He graduated from Elida High School in 1978. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture in 1983 and his Master of Arts...

Mar 17, 2023

Leta Phelps Stark died on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas at the age of 88.

Leta was born on December 28, 1934, in Nevada, MO to Russell and DeElla Phelps.  She married Don Stark in Raton, NM on September 11, 1955.  They raised five children: Cheri, Donell, Cathy, Larry and Wally.  Don and Leta were...

Mar 15, 2023

Jimmy Clayton Snead, 39, went to Heaven on Wednesday, March 15th, 2023.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 23rd from 11:00am – 1:00pm at Combest Funeral Home in Lubbock, TX.  Interment will follow at 2:00 pm at the Levelland Cemetery.  A Celebration of Life will take place at the home of Michael and Jacy Kelly at...

Mar 14, 2023

Rebecca Ruth “Woodall” Gast, 74, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday afternoon, March 14, 2023.  She was born on March 1, 1949, in Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico, to the late George Roger Woodall and Kathryn Louise (Morrison) Woodall.

She attended Mitchell High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado, graduating with the...

Mar 11, 2023

Theodore “Junior” Cook, Jr. age 81 of Idalou passed away March 11, 2023.  He was born April 14, 1941 in Atoka County, Oklahoma to Theodore, Sr. and Cora (Lemmons) Cook.  He married Sabra Robinson on August 4, 1961.

Junior was a gifted carpenter and woodworker who loved to fish, garden and follow Idalou Wildcat sports.    For 18...

Mar 10, 2023

Jeremy DeShon Portee, 31, of Lubbock, unexpectedly went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Friday morning, March 10, 2023.  Jeremy was born on October 29, 1991, in Lubbock, Texas to Roosevelt Portee and Pamela (Lavalais) Morris.

Jeremy grew up in Lubbock, attending Estacado High School and graduating in 2007.  He worked as a prep-cook for...

Mar 10, 2023

Dara Lynn Ritchie, 54, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 10, 2023. Dara passed peacefully in her home. Dara was born on April 2, 1968, in Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico, to the late Daryl Davis and Frances (Wallace) Davis.

Dara graduated from Wichita Falls High School in 1986. Dara...

Mar 6, 2023

Ashleigh Cassandra Reedy was born in Midland, Texas, on May 1, 2003; heaven gained a beautiful angel as she earned her wings on March 6, 2023, at 19 years old.

Ashleigh was born to Mike and Amy Reedy and raised in Midland, TX, with three of her four siblings, older brothers Daniel and Noah and younger sister...

Mar 5, 2023

Sandra Cooper Davis, 87, of Lubbock, Texas passed away March 5, 2023. Sandra was born November 9, 1935 in Colorado City, Texas to Charles and Nina Lee Cooper. She graduated from Colorado City High School in 1953, then went on to earn her bachelor's degree in education at Texas Tech University in 1957. Sandra was a teacher at Snyder...

Mar 4, 2023

Lupe Ortiz, 82, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday morning, March 4, 2023.  Lupe was born on August 5, 1940, in Beeville, Bee County, Texas, to the late Hipolito Villarreal and Elojia (Gomez) Villarreal.

Lupe Villarreal met Luis Ortiz, Jr., the love of her life, and they...

Mar 4, 2023

Judy Watterson Buckner, 74, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday morning, March 4, 2023.  Judy was born on November 16, 1948, in Levelland, Hockley County, Texas, to the late Woodrow W. Coursey and Ruby Jewell (Brewer) Coursey.

Judy was married to James Walter Buckner.  Mr. Buckner preceded...

Mar 4, 2023

Leticia Reyna, 51, of Lubbock, Texas passed away from her earthly home on March 4, 2023. She was born on February 15, 1972 in Lubbock, Texas to her parents, Gilbert Reyna and Guadalupe Armenta. Leticia was raised in Lubbock, Texas, and she graduated from Lubbock High School in 1990. She worked for many years at the Texas Tech University...

Mar 2, 2023

Don L. Alford was born on February 22, 1943 to Howard L. Alford and Milbrey Jo Bell Alford in

Lubbock, Texas. He graduated from Monterey High School in 1961, graduated from Texas Tech University

on May 29, 1965 where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He was a member

of...