Obituaries

Nov 17, 2022

Eufemia “Pam” Estrada, 66, of New Home passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 in Tahoka surrounded by her family.

Pam was born on October 23, 1956 in Brazos County, Texas to Urbano Estrada, Jr. and Maria Francisca Martinez.  She was raised in Bryan and on the farm in New Home and graduated from New Home High...

Nov 16, 2022

Shannon Louis Fox was born in Lubbock Texas March 23, 1971, to Marshall and Verna Fox. He went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on November 16, 2022, in Lubbock Texas at the age of 51. He is survived by his father Marshall Louis Fox, his brother Russell Bryan Fox, sister-in-law Tristy Nell Peek Fox, nieces Savanna...

Nov 16, 2022

Tate Kelly Forsythe, infant daughter of Justin Blake Forsythe and Bailey Marie Barnett Forsythe, entered into Heaven on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 in Lubbock.

Tate is survived by her parents, Justin and Bailey Forsythe, grandparents, Jay Forsythe and Crystall Hitt, and Kelly and Amanda Barnett.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 23, 2022...

Nov 15, 2022

“Larger than life,” “Large and in charge,” “A big man with an even bigger heart”: these are ways the late Gregory Raymond Grodhaus was described by loved ones. Greg left this world to be with his Lord on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, in Lubbock, TX, where he had been receiving treatment for cancer.

Greg was born on...

Nov 15, 2022

Matthew “Matt” Wray Adams, 65, of Lubbock passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. He was born on July 25, 1957 in Amarillo, Texas to Charles Adams and Dorothy Farrel. Matt attended Texas Tech University where he graduated with his bachelor’s degree in architecture. He worked for BGR Architects, Inc. in Lubbock, Texas. He served our country in the...

Nov 14, 2022

Juan Antonio Escamilla, Jr., 66, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday night, November 14, 2022.  Juan was born on July 12, 1956, in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas to the late Juan Antonio Escamilla, Sr., and Amalia (Romo) Escamilla.

He served two tours of duty with the United States Army, from 1973 to...

Nov 12, 2022

Betty “ Oma” Joann Kieth, 85, of New Home passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022 in her home. She was born on July 18, 1937 in New Home, Texas to William Garland and Helen Lee (Armontraut) Peek. She attended New Home High School and then attended Texas Tech where she graduated with her bachelors degree. Joann married Jimmie...

Nov 12, 2022

Dorothy Camille (Hall) Quintero, 57, of Tahoka, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022. She was born on January 21, 1965 to Donald Gene Hall and Mildred Ann Phillips.

Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Candice (Jeremy) Acosta; sister, Donna (Dewayne) Schuknecht; and multiple grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

She is Proceeded...

Nov 10, 2022

Sheila LaGene Wuensche, 52, of McAllen died Thursday, November 10, in her home after a lengthy battle with an autoimmune disorder. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Generations Church located at 5201 University Avenue in Lubbock, TX.

Sheila was born on October 7, 1970, in Lovington, New...

Nov 10, 2022

James Anthony Smiley, 69, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 10, 2022.  Mr. Smiley was born on June 29, 1953, in Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, to the late James Arthur Smiley and Hazel (Light) Smiley.

He attended and graduated from Arapahoe High School.  He was an independent contractor by trade and...

Nov 10, 2022

Marvin Earl Mosley, 84, of Lubbock passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022 in Lubbock.

Marvin was born on August 4, 1938 in Gorman, Texas to Shorty Earl Mosley and Estelle Marie Schofield.  He was raised in Fort Worth and married Ovella Kay Dennis on October 1, 1958 in Baird.  They lived in Deming, NM, where he...

Nov 9, 2022

Donna Lou Kirby, 89, of Lubbock, departed this earth and joined the Lord on, November 9, 2022.  Donna was born to Lyall Vernon and Leona Mildred (Chase) Knupp on June 29, 1933, in Warren, PA.

Donna met William Virgil Kirby and they were married on January 11, 1951, in Hollywood, MD. Donna enjoyed ,and spent years, finding,...

Nov 9, 2022

Clarence Elden Hixson, 89, of Huntsville, Alabama and formerly of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 in Huntsville, Alabama.

Elden was born on September 2, 1933 in Arnett, Oklahoma to Clarence J. Hixson and Margaret Juanita Luper Hixson.  He was raised in Arnett and Sayre, Oklahoma.  He graduated from Oklahoma State University with his bachelor’s...

Nov 8, 2022

Scott McDonald (61) passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in Shallowater, TX. He was born Friday, April 28, 1961, to Daniel R. and Carol R. (Lockard) McDonald in Tarrant County, TX. Scott attended Texas Tech University and East Texas State University. He was a multimedia graphic designer, working for Texas Tech University and retiring from there after 20 years...

Nov 8, 2022

Guadalupe “Lupe” Herrera, Sr., 93, of Lubbock, TX, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Lupe was born to the late Teodoro Herrera, Sr. and Sara Cuellar Herrera on November 5, 1929, in Kenedy, Texas.  He met the love of his life, Dubelia Medrano, and they were married...

Nov 7, 2022

Mary Yvonne Davidson, 82, of Lubbock passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022 after a valiant fight with cancer.  She was at home surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born on April 5, 1940 in Roswell, New Mexico to Daniel Edmond Davidson and Ozema Elizabeth Stirman Davidson.  She was raised in Roswell and attended Roswell High...

Nov 6, 2022

August Timothy Moeller (77) passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. He was born Wednesday, August 1, 1945, to August “A.H.” and Wilma (Pinson) Moeller, in Wichita Falls, TX. Tim moved to Lubbock in 1976, and owned and operated August Pies until he retired. Aside from running the family business, August enjoyed playing tennis; he is quoted as...

Nov 5, 2022

Sara Torrico Oropeza, 80, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. She was born July 17, 1942, to Bernabe and Petrona (Cortez) Torrico in Tarija, Bolivia.  She earned her secretarial certificate from Cochabamba Secretarial School.  Sara married Abdon L. Oropeza on June 11, 1964. She worked as a food service aid at a daycare facility. Sara was a...

Nov 5, 2022

Julian “Jack” Alton Henderson, 86, of Lubbock, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Jack was born on July 14, 1936 in San Antoino, Texas to Walter and Josephine (Vick) Henderson. He was married to Clarice “Keeci” Henderson. Jack worked for many years as the production manager for Frito Lays.

Those left to cherish his memory include...

Nov 5, 2022

BILLY EARL CAIN, 79, of Rockwall, TX departed this life on Saturday, November 5, 2022. He was born on March 13, 1943 to Alvin Cain and Lena Evelyn (Cain) Thompson in Tahoka, Texas. Billy was a 1961 graduate of Tahoka High School. Following graduation, Billy served in the U.S. Army for several years. He married his high school sweetheart,...