Obituaries
Cecilia V. (Villalovos) Rodriguez
Jul 26, 2023
Cecilia V. Rodriguez, 72, of Petersburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, July 26, 2023. Cecilia was born on October 9, 1950, in Waelder, Gonzales County, Texas, to the late Paul Villalovos, Sr., and Victoria (Martinez) Villalovos.
She met Jesse Rodriguez, Sr., the love of her life, and they were united in marriage on...
William Joseph Thiel
Jul 23, 2023
A funeral service for William “Billy” Thiel is scheduled for Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 11:00AM, at Combest Family Funeral Homes in Lubbock, with Pastor Joel Perez officiating. The family will receive friends and family for a time of visitation on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, from 4:30PM to 7:00PM, with a Holy Rosary recited by Aileen Everett beginning at...
Melba Sue Roby Berry
Jul 23, 2023
Melba Sue Roby Berry, 78, of Lubbock, TX, passed away on Sunday, July 23,2023. Melba was born on October 26, 1944, in Borger, TX, to Elsie Messenger andToney Roby.
Melba married Gene Berry of Lubbock, TX on September 8, 2017, in Amarillo,TX.
Melba was a hard worker, who loved to socialize and spend time with her friendsand family. She...
Rita Kay Linde
Jul 19, 2023
Rita Kay (Baker) Linde, 77, of Lubbock, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 11, 1946, in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, to the late Dwight Baker and Donna Ruth (Biegar) Baker.
Rita was married to John Linde. He preceded her in death on October 25, 2019.
Rita was a...
Debbi Summerlin
Jul 18, 2023
Debbi Marlene Summerlin was called home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 18th, 2023.
“Little Debbi” was born on August 7th, 1953, to parents J.C. and Margie Summerlin in Levelland, TX. She was the youngest of 4 siblings, Julene, Shirley, and Artis.
Debbi’s spunky and outgoing personality made her a perfect fit for the cheerleading squad at...
JL Cooper
Jul 15, 2023
JL Cooper, 89 of Lubbock, TX passed away July 15, 2023 at home surrounded by loved ones. The family will be hosting a visitation of family and friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Combest Funeral Home in the Oak Crest Suite. Services to celebrate JL’s life is scheduled on Friday, July 21,...
Elsa Fernandez
Jul 12, 2023
Elsa Fernandez, 72, of Lubbock, passed away on Wednesday evening, July 12, 2023. Elsa was born on January 22, 1951, in Texas.
She attended and graduated from Anton High School.
Elsa met Pedro “Pete” Fernandez, the love of her life, and they were married on December 2, 1984, in Lubbock.
Elsa was a hair stylist most of her life,...
David Richard Watkins
Jul 11, 2023
Dave Richard Watkins passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, surrounded by family in his home in Lubbock, TX. He was born Monday, August 11, 1952, to Jack and Elaine (Stockwell) Watkins in Uniontown, PA. After graduating from Wichita Falls High School in 1970, Dave served as a Captain in the US Marine Corps, where he flew helicopters as a...
James Escamilla Cardona
Jul 10, 2023
James Cardona, 37, of Lubbock, passed away on Monday morning, July 10, 2023. James was born to Gilbert G. Cardona, Jr. and Marta Diana (Escamilla) Wheeler.
James attended school in Lubbock. He loved to fish, go out on the boat and enjoy the water. His family related that he loved to BBQ anything that he could get his hands...
Jeremy Jermaine Johnson
Jul 10, 2023
Jeremy Jermaine Johnson, 40, of Lubbock, transitioned on Monday morning, July 10, 2023. Jeremy was born on October 19, 1982, to Samuel Johnson, Jr. and Karon (Johnson) French.
Jeremy attended and graduated from McMichael High School in North Carolina. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Air Force. He has worked at the Texas Tech University...
Terry Lee Musgrove
Jul 9, 2023
Terry Lee Musgrove (75) passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. He was born Thursday, April 29, 1948, to Bill and Celeste (Hergost) Musgrove in Missoula MT. The Musgrove family moved to Arizona, where Terry attended schools, graduating in 1960 from Kingman High School, Kingman AZ.
Terry enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country for...
Jerry Lee Brown
Jul 8, 2023
Jerry Lee Brown (84) passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at his home in Tahoka, TX. He was born Monday, October 10, 1938, to Bonnie and Verna Lee (Wilkins) Brown, in Tahoka, TX. Jerry attended and graduated from Tahoka High School, where he was a 1958 All-State Basketball Player. Jerry married Sandra Carolyn McNeely on Saturday, July 18, 1959....
Leovaldo "Leo" Medrano
Jul 7, 2023
Leovaldo “Leo” Medrano, 81, of Slaton, passed away on Friday morning, July 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Leo was born on October 9, 1941, in Lott, Falls County, Texas to the late Adrian Medrano and Simona (Chapa) Medrano.
Leo was a farmer all his life, farming in Lubbock and Garza counties and after he retired from...
William Taack, Sr.
Jul 3, 2023
William Wayne Taack, Sr., was born on January 27, 1949 to Walter and Lela Mae Dollar Taack. He grew up in Lockney, Texas graduating from Lockney High School in 1967.
Wayne was very interested in electronics and was a district sales representative for Marantz and Crown stereo equipment. In August, 1974, Wayne became co-owner of Sound Emporium in Lubbock, Texas. ...
Evelyne Avent
Jul 1, 2023
Evelyne Lorraine Avent, 68, of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Lubbock. She was born November 17, 1954, in Lubbock to Lomas and Sheila Freeman and had lived in Lubbock all her life. She married Jon Avent on February 14, 1990. She was owner-operator of Twistavants Scented Candles from 1990 until 2013. She was an advocate...
Mark Nanny
Jun 27, 2023
Mark Lewis Nanny received his full and complete healing Tuesday morning, June 27th, 2023 as he stepped into eternity. Mark is survived by his wife Annette, two daughters Ann-Marie and Alexandra, son-in-laws Jon and Dusty, grandkids Hazel and Jett, father Morris, two sisters Nancy and Shari, and so many more amazing family and friends. Mark was a life-long, devoted...
Tracy Ann Morris
Jun 26, 2023
Tracy Ann Morris, 62, of Lubbock, passed away on June 26, 2023 at UMC Hospital in Lubbock.
A celebration of life service will be held at 10:30 on July 10, 2023 at West Texas Church, 8322 W Erskine, Lubbock Texas.
Tracy was born in Lubbock to Jack and Doris Stanley on May 16, 1961. She...
Cary Wayne Birdsell
Jun 26, 2023
Cary Wayne Birdsell, 67, of Wilson, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023. Cary was born on October 17, 1955, to his mother Frankie (Corkey) Birdsell and the late Arliss Wayne Birdsell, his father.
He attended Hobbs High School, in Hobbs, New Mexico, graduating with the senior class of 1973.
Cary met Beverly Edwards,...
Brenda Hernandez
Jun 23, 2023
Brenda Criado Hernandez, 60, of Lubbock passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023, in Lubbock. Brenda was born April 2, 1963 in Pleasanton Tx to the late Reynaldo and Soyla Criado. She attended Bean Elementary, O.L Slaton and graduated from Dunbar High School in 1981. Brenda then attended International Business College and was on the dean's list and graduated...
Darrell Glen Roberson
Jun 21, 2023
Darrell Glen Roberson, 58, of Bonham, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Darrell was born on December 9, 1964, in Lubbock, Texas, to the late Jimmy Roberson and Marjorie (Jones) Roberson.
Darrell was an I-Pad fanatic, especially on Facebook. He...
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