Obituaries

Jenifer Jones

Jenifer Jones

Jan 12, 2023

Jenifer Jones, 48, of Lubbock, passed away on January 12, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas.  She was born on October 1, 1974, in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas to David John Jones and Sharyn Ann (Lawson) Jones.

Jenifer attended Lake Travis High School, outside of Austin, graduating with the senior class of 1992.  She later attended South Plains...

Joe Dee Ellis

Joe Dee Ellis

Jan 12, 2023

Joe Dee Ellis, 84, of Lubbock, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023.  Joe was born on December 17, 1938, in Erick, Beckham County, Oklahoma, to the late Virgil Thomas Ellis, Sr. and Cora Eunice (Bray) Ellis.

Joe attended Ocina Schools in Oklahoma, graduating with the senior class of 1957.  He then attended Sayre Junior College in...

Ada Pierce

Ada Pierce

Jan 11, 2023

Marlene left us to be with the love of her life on January 11, 2023, and her heavenly father. The family of Marlene Pierce would like family and friends to celebrate her life at a memorial service on January 28, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at St Mathews Methodist Church in Lubbock Texas, the burial date will be later at...

Arlene Jordan

Arlene Jordan

Jan 10, 2023

Georgia Arlene Jordan, “My Sunshine”, 79, of Lubbock, passed away from her earthly home on January 10, 2023. Arlene was the daughter of Marion and Eunice Jordan of Spur, Texas. She graduated from Spur High School in 1961 where she was in band, choir, and was a majorette. She attended West Texas State. Arlene had an opportunity to train...

Debra Cunningham

Debra Cunningham

Jan 10, 2023

Debra Diane (Nichols) Cunningham passed away January 10, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. She was born March 28, 1962, to James Andrew and Jewel Rose (Durant) Nichols in Lubbock, TX.

Debra was a tribal member of the Choctaw Nation, was of the Christian faith, and attended The Heights Fellowship Church. She enjoyed BTS-music (she would share her love...

Frank M. Ryburn, Jr., M. D.

Frank M. Ryburn, Jr., M. D.

Jan 8, 2023

Frank McCutchan Ryburn, Jr., M. D., 99, of Lubbock, died suddenly on January 8, 2023, of complications following surgery. His life revolved around his practice as a physician, his participation in the life and work of First Presbyterian Church, and his leadership of a loving family.

He was born April 23, 1923, to Rev. Frank M. Ryburn...

Noemi Annie Mecalco

Noemi Annie Mecalco

Jan 7, 2023

Noemi Honesto Mecalco, 83, of Lubbock, TX passed into her eternal life on January 7, 2023.  She was surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in loving prayer.  She was born on May 12, 1939 in Pandora, TX to Bernaldino and Tomasa Honesto.  Though she grew up in a humble home she used her blessings to bless others.  She...

Nancy Jane Alexander

Nancy Jane Alexander

Jan 6, 2023

Nancy Jane Alexander, 76, of Lubbock passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas.

Jane was born July 20, 1946, in Hemphill, Sabine county, TX to Clarence Edwin Campbell and Faye Elizabeth Marshall.   She was raised in El Paso and graduated from Ysletta High School in 1964.   She graduated from UTEP with her teaching degree in...

Bryan Smitherman

Bryan Smitherman

Jan 5, 2023

Bryan Ross Smitherman was born September 6, 2001, and departed this life on January 5, 2023.

The son of Dr. Bryan Smitherman and the late Lisa Smitherman was born in Lubbock and attended Roscoe Wilson Elementary, J.T. Hutchinson Middle School, and graduated from Lubbock High School in May of 2020. While at Lubbock High, Ross was on...

Patricia Anne Bunyard

Patricia Anne Bunyard

Jan 5, 2023

Patricia Anne Kitchens Bunyard, beloved wife, and mother, passed away peacefully in Lubbock, Texas on January 5th, 2023, after a battle with cancer.

Patricia was born December 24, 1937, in San Angelo Texas, the only child of Ray and Peggy Kitchens. She grew up in her father’s ranching community and had many adventures traveling throughout West Texas...

Linda Gibson

Linda Gibson

Jan 5, 2023

Linda Marie Davis Gibson, age 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by all her family. She was born on May 18, 1939, in Lubbock, TX, to the late Leroy and Edna Davis.

She married Kent Gaylon Gibson on March 28, 1963 in Tahoka, TX. She devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. Linda was always there...

David Branch Fairly

David Branch Fairly

Jan 5, 2023

David Branch Fairly, 68, of Shallowater, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023.  He was born on July 8, 1954, in Karnes City, Karnes County, Texas, to the late Robert Branch Fairly and Avis Delane (Creswell) Fairly.

David attended Coronado High School, graduating with the Senior Class of 1974.  He was a rancher for many years, in...

Jesus Mendez

Jesus Mendez

Jan 3, 2023

Jesus Flores Mendez, 87, passed away January 3, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. He was born April 28, 1935, to Alifonso and Sarah (Flores) Mendez, in Crystal City, TX. Jesus married Antonia Ramirez, and together, the raised a family of 4 children, Jesse, Javier, Gracie, and Joel. Jesus went to work for, and many years later, retired from the City...

Oscar Trujillo

Oscar Trujillo

Jan 2, 2023

Oscar Fabian Trujillo passed away January 2, 2023, in Lubbock TX. He was born June 5, 1994, to Manuel Trujillo and Victoria Garcia, in Clovis, New Mexico. Oscar was a self-employed auto-mechanic. He enjoyed fishing and had a passion for helping others, and fixing, anything to do with motors.

Oscar was preceded in death by a grandmother,...

Elaine Grubbs

Elaine Grubbs

Jan 2, 2023

Elaine Mary (Kudrikoff) Grubbs, 73, of Lubbock, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, after a long battle with debilitating illnesses.  She was born on May 24, 1949, in Hazelton, Pennsylvania to Valentine and Cathryn (Millen) Kudrikoff.  The Kudrikoffs are of Russian heritage. The family originally immigrated to the United States early in the 20th Century because of religious persecution...

Horace "Hoss" Lawler

Horace "Hoss" Lawler

Jan 2, 2023

Horace “Hoss” G. Lawler was born July 2, 1947, in Dallas, Texas to Homer Lawler and Eula Faye (Richardson) Lawler. He passed away January 2, 2023, after a battle with Alzheimer’s.

Hoss loved sports and played football, basketball, and track at Monterey High School, graduating in 1966. He then earner his Bachelor of Business degree from Texas...

Steven Webb

Steven Webb

Dec 30, 2022

Steve J. Webb, 74, passed away December 30, 2022, at home with his wife, in Lubbock, TX. Steve was born July 19, 1948, to H.E. and Marie (McGee) Webb, in Lubbock, TX. Steve attended Cooper High School. He later married Valerie and they had their son Chad Webb. His second marriage was to Dianne Chamberlain, in October of 1996....

James Michael Milford

James Michael Milford

Dec 27, 2022

James Michael Milford, 78, of Lubbock, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.  He was born on September 17, 1944, in San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, to the late James Lamar Milford and Betty Lou (Branson) Milford.

Mr. Milford was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Navy, serving in the Vietnam War.  He was...

Lori Ann Scott

Lori Ann Scott

Dec 24, 2022

Lori Ann Scott, 45, was born April 30, 1977, in Littlefield, TX. She passed away December 24, 2022, after a lengthy illness.

Those remaining, to cherish Lori’s memory are her 3 daughters, Brittany, Chloe, and Sierra, her parents, Roger and Beverly Scott of Ransom Canyon, a brother, Mike Davis of Lawton, OK., grandmother, Mary Ann Scott of...

Barbara Patton

Barbara Patton

Dec 22, 2022

Barbara Etta (Shapiro) Patton, 83, of Lubbock, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022. She was born in Bronx, New York, on August 23, 1939, to Herman and Alegra (Calderon) Shapiro. In 1993, Barbara married Robert J. Patton at Big Bear Lake, California. She worked as head of housekeeping at Humana in California and took pride in all her work.

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