Obituaries

Apr 2, 2023

Nicholas Foley Guinan (66) died in Lubbock, TX on April 2, 2023 after a long battle with complications of adrenomyeloneuropathy.

Nick was born to Vivian Clarke Guinan and Mark Guinan, Sr. on February 18, 1957 in Casper, Wyoming.  The Guinan’s moved several times during Nick’s younger years, but finally settled in Midland, TX where Nick met his...

Apr 1, 2023

Sandra Diane Bridges, 65, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 1, 2023.  Sandra was born on January 16, 1958, in Hampton, Virginia, to the late James Robert Condrey, Sr., and Mimi Joan (Cranford) Condrey.

She married John Bridges on February 14, 1987, in San Antonio, Texas.  Mr. Bridges preceded her...

Mar 31, 2023

Donna M. Adams, 79, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday morning, March 31, 2023.  Donna was born on April 20, 1943, in Lubbock, Texas, to the late James Henry Bentley and Kathryn LaVelle (Vardeman) Bentley.

Donna has been a life-long resident of Lubbock.  She attended Monterey High...

Mar 30, 2023

David Herrera Ureste, 74, of Lubbock, passed away from his earthly home on Thursday, March 30, 2023. He was born on January 21, 1949 in Edinburg, Texas to Guillermo Ureste and Lucinda Herrera. David worked as a mechanic body shop painter for over 50 years, he took great pride in his work. He was a member at Our Lady...

Mar 29, 2023

I looked out this morning and the sun was gone Turned on some music to start my day I lost myself in a familiar song I closed my eyes and I slipped away…

John Patrick Seaman, age 55, of Lubbock, TX, slipped away into eternal sleep peacefully in his home after years of fighting heart disease on...

Mar 26, 2023

Terry Kurtis Crews, 62, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, March 26, 2023.  Terry was born on December 1, 1960, in Lubbock, to the late Glenn Allen Crews and Paula Danice (Davis) Crews.

Terry attended Whitney High School, graduating with the senior class of 1979, and then went on to...

Mar 26, 2023

Gloria Fay Hille (Erickson), 94, of Lubbock passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023. Gloria was born November 30, 1928, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to George Erickson and Virginia Erikson (Murphy).

A lifelong learner, she was in her 60s when she graduated from Texas Tech University in 1995. She was a keen supporter of Red Raiders athletics, especially...

Mar 24, 2023

A. G. Huffhines, Jr., 90, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 24, 2023.  Austin Glenn (A. G.) Huffhines, Jr., was born on February 14, 1933, in Dallas, Dallas County, to the late Austin Glenn Huffhines, Sr. and Marie Vesper (Armstrong) Huffhines.

Austin grew up in Wichita...

Mar 23, 2023

Gloria Hyslop (Newman), 93, of Lubbock, Texas passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023. She was born on February 11, 1930, in Lakewood, New Jersey. She married her husband Gordon Hyslop on August 17, 1957, at The Chapel of Warren Methodist Church in Denver, Colorado.

Gloria enjoyed sewing, knitting, swimming, singing, and skiing. She also loved painting,...

Mar 23, 2023

Margie Ellen Barker (Gares), 79, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023. Margie was born on January 14, 1944, in Tucumcari, New Mexico to Kenneth Vaughn Gares and Ida Lura (Elliot) Gares.

She met Robert Barker, the love of her life, and they were united in marriage on September 24, 1960, in Tucumcari, New Mexico....

Mar 23, 2023

Marshall Louis Fox passed away March 23, 2023 on his oldest son's Shannon's birthday, at the Lamon-Lusk-Sanchez Texas Veterans Home in Big Spring Texas. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Texas Veterans home for the exceptional love and care of Marshall and Verna while in the Veteran's home. He was born March 03, 1940, to Alva...

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...