Obituaries

Jul 29, 2022

Sue Beck (Johnnie Sue) went home to her Savior on Friday, July 29th after a lengthy illness.  Services will be Thursday, August 4th at 2 PM at Calvary Baptist Church of Lubbock. Sue was born October 9, 1940, in Littlefield, Texas to John and Valerie Jackson. She attended school in Amherst and Littlefield and then moved to Madera, California...

Jul 28, 2022

Linda Lou Pierce, 71, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, July 28, 2022.  Linda was born on October 24, 1950, in Hollis, Harmon County, Oklahoma, to the late Rueben Garfield Pierce and Lula Viola (Tice) Pierce.

Linda worked as a bank document shredder for the National Bank of Commerce in...

Jul 28, 2022

Wesley Ann Oleson, 55, of Lubbock passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022. She was born on June 3, 1967 to Truman and Delores Solomon in Monahans, Texas. Wesley graduated in 1985 and went on to be a dedicated nurse for 30 years. She was of the Baptist faith and was saved at 12 years old.

Welsey had a big...

Jul 27, 2022

Romelia Espinoza (86) passed away July 27, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. She was born June 15, 1936, to Felipe and Guadalupe Melendez (Tarin) Barron in Mexico. Romelia married Jose Espinoza in 1961. She raised their children while working as a waitress. Her greatest accomplishment was the love she shared with, while caring for, her 5 great-grandkids.

Romelia...

Jul 27, 2022

Joy Brookshire-Tippit, 89, a life-long resident of Lynn County, was lifted into Heaven by her Lord and Savior, on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.  Joy was born on October 21, 1932, in Lubbock, to the late Albert and Gussie (Parsons) Williams.

She married the love of her life, James Brookshire, and they raised two children, Jan and David. ...

Jul 26, 2022

Gayla Jean Fisher Hohn, Age 87, passed away July 26, 2022.  She was born to Ernest and Martha (Staggs) Fisher in Brownwood, TX on July 25, 1935.  She grew up in Lubbock graduating from Lubbock High in 1953.

Gayla married Harold Hohn on July 31,1953 in Lubbock, TX.  Harold took her from the big city to the...

Jul 25, 2022

JC Armstrong Jr. age 93 of Plainview, passed away July 25, 2022.  Graveside service will be at 10am, Friday, July 29, 2022, at Ropes Cemetery.  The family will receive friends and family from 4-7pm on July 28, 2022, at Rock City Church Event Center, 5911 4th Street, Lubbock, TX 79416.

JC was born November 13, 1928, in...

Jul 24, 2022

James Dodson (JD) Coursey, 84, of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022.  He was born in Draw, Texas on December 9, 1937 to Woodrow Wilson and Ruby Jewel (Brewer) Coursey.  JD graduated from Levelland High School and took classes at Texas Tech University.  He married Agnes Oliver in February, 1957 and she preceded him in death in...

Jul 24, 2022

Juanita Juarez Ybarra (79) passed away July 27, 2022. She was born May 13, 1943, to Abraham and Juanita (Tienda) Juarez, in Lexington TX. Juanita married Armando Ybarra, August 17, 1973. Juanita had 4 children, Pedro Castillo, John Castillo, Sylvia Ybarra and Katherine Salto.

She was a strong, Christian woman who feared the Lord. Juanita was born in Lexington,...

Jul 24, 2022

Melinda Michelle Hill (43) passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Lubbock. She was born December 2, 1978, to Michael Thomas and Brenda Joanne (Tuckness) Hill, in Lancaster, California. She graduated Smyer High School, in 1997, then attended South Plains College and West Texas A&M. Melinda went on to become an administrative assistant and an outdoor adventure trainer. She...

Jul 24, 2022

Betty Jo Ann “Jody” Brundrett, 78, of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 in Lubbock surrounded by her loving family.

Betty (“Jody”) was born on January 20, 1944 in San Antonio, Texas to Warner Morris Brundrett and Jo Ann Davis Brundrett and was raised in a military family. She lived in San Antonio...

Jul 23, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Massingill (née Grey) was born in Beaumont, Texas, in 1933. She grew up with brothers Bob and Jim, father Ed (an accountant), and mother Bernice (a newspaper reporter). Mary was a bright student and gifted artist. She attended Lamar College (now University) where she majored in art education.

Mary and Harry B. Massingill, Jr., her...

Jul 23, 2022

Harold J. Douglas, (Doug), beloved father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend slipped into eternity to be with his Lord and Savior on July 23, 2022, after living an amazing 100 plus years.

He was born in Campbell, Hunt County Texas, December 12, 1921, to T.O. and Hattie Lou Douglas.  After graduating from Shallowater High School,...

Jul 22, 2022

Ellaine Griffin, 60, of Lubbock passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 in Lubbock.

Ellaine was born on April 3, 1962 in Big Spring, Texas to Ray Davidson and Iva Lee McBride Davidson.  She was raised in Big Spring and Lubbock and graduated from Lubbock Monterey High School.  She had work for University Medical Center, nursing homes,...

Jul 21, 2022

Patricia Sue (Tibbs) Warden passed away July 21, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. She was born July 27, 1931, to Byron and Hazel Lille (Fletcher) Tibbs in Chelsea, OK. Patricia graduated high school in 1948. She married Leo Warden, November 11, 1950; together they had 5 children, Michael, Jack, Janet, Sandy, and Judy. Patricia was of the Baptist faith, a...

Jul 21, 2022

Linda Faye (Oliver) Moncibais passed away July 21, 2022, in Lubbock Tx. She was born November 24, 1948, to George Leon and Mary Estella (Bodie) Oliver, in Pensacola, Florida. Linda was a homemaker, taking care of husband Humberto Moncibais, and their children. She enjoyed helping others and loved animals. She will be missed by those who knew her and...

Jul 18, 2022

Maria G. “Mama Chacha” Diaz, 77, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 18, 2022.  Maria was born on July 14, 1945, in La Pryor, Zavala County, Texas, to the late Gabriel Garza and Maria (Garcia) Garza.

Mrs. Diaz worked as an assembly worker for Tyco Industries for over...

Jul 17, 2022

Jackie Sue Lisemby, 97, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 17, 2022.  She was born on February 22, 1925, in Abernathy, Hale County, Texas, to the late J. W. Brooks and Pearl (Starkey) Brooks.

She attended Abernathy High School, graduating in 1943.  She met and married Frank Lisemby and was...

Jul 17, 2022

Carlos G. Vega, Jr. of Tahoka passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at the age of 81.  He was born November 12, 1940 in Taft, Texas to Carlos and Asulema (Guerrero) Vega.  At a young age the family moved to Lynn County.  He married Maria Almendarez on August 17, 1962 in Tahoka.  Carlos worked in the cotton ginning...

Jul 16, 2022

Noble Dean Miller (76) passed away Friday, July 16, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. Noble was born August 3, 1945, to George Herbert and Mollie Moena (Crow) Miller in Littlefield TX. He graduated high school in Spring Lake, TX in 1963. After graduation, Noble joined the United States Air Force where he worked his way up to Sergeant. After being honorable...