Obituaries
Oliver Victor Spicer
Dec 30, 2013
Oliver Victor Spicer of Lubbock went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 30, 2013 at the age of 83. He was born February 1, 1930 in Ashville, N.C. to Clarence and Grace Spicer. When Oliver was 9 months his family made a move to Tulia where they remained until he was 14, later moving to Lubbock. Oliver...
Harold L Lightner
Dec 29, 2013
Harold L. Lightner, Sr. of Denver City passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at the age of 58. He was born May 29, 1955 in Washington, DC to Wheatley and Beverley (Burke) Lightner. Harold worked as a truck driver. He married Debra Crawford.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Debra; mother, Beverley Lightner; three daughters,...
James Amherst-Cates
Dec 29, 2013
James Samuel Amherst-Cates of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at the age of 51. He was born June 30, 1962 and lovingly cared for by his parents, Jackie and Eva Lee Cates of Scroggins, Texas. James is also survived by two brothers, J. Lee Cates of Tampa, Florida and Andy Cates of Lubbock; four nephews; and...
Urbano Rodriguez
Dec 28, 2013
Deacon Urbano Rodriguez of Idalou passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at the age of 99. He was born on May 13, 1914 in McAllen, Texas to Urbano and Maria Rodriguez. Urbano married Juana Velazquez on April 10, 1935 in Edinburg. He served his country in World War II in the U. S. Army. After honorable discharge, he...
William Marvin Lord
Dec 27, 2013
If God should send His angel
In the middle of the night,
If in His perfect wisdom
He felt the time was right
To take me home to glory,
Then happy I would be.
There will be no tears in heaven ---
So, please don’t weep for me.
Oh, what a sweet reunion
My friends and I will...
Martha C Deleon
Dec 27, 2013
Martha Carrizales DeLeon of Lubbock passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013 at the age of 92. She was born July 29, 1921 in Kent, Ohio to Seferino and Juanita (Narvaiz) Carrizales. Martha worked as a homemaker and was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. She married John DeLeon in April of 1945.
Those left to cherish her...
David Lance Hallinan
Dec 26, 2013
David Lance Hallinan, 53, the “Governor,” Daddio, and master chef, died in his hometown, Lubbock, on Dec. 26, 2013.
He was born on July 22, 1960 to the late Nicholas and Frances Hallinan. He graduated from Monterey High School in 1978 and excelled as a restaurateur and consultant. He owned and sold several successful businesses in Lubbock including the...
Hortensia "Tencha" Rangel
Dec 24, 2013
November 25, 1948 in Matamoros, Mexico. Hortensia worked as a homemaker and was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Tencha loved to bake and share recipes. She enjoyed telling stories and was devoted to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Her sacrificial hard work is what brought her family to the United States.
Those left to cherish her memory are...
Jack Murphy
Dec 24, 2013
Jack Murphy of Lubbock passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at the age of 60. He was born April 20, 1953 in Lubbock to Jack A. and Dorothy (Cook) Murphy, Sr. Jack married Linda Follis on July 12, 1979 in Lubbock. He was of the Baptist faith. Jack worked for Kimrad Trucking in Lubbock and in Amarillo and...
Ronald "Ronnie" Keith Thornton
Dec 22, 2013
was born October 8, 1957 in Port Arthur, Texas to William and Rosalie (Wagner) Thornton. Ronald was married to Kayla Parson. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was proud to serve his country. Ronald worked in building maintenance.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kayla; one son, Brandon and Abby Thornton of Lubbock; one...
Joan Adkins
Dec 21, 2013
Joan Adkins of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at the age of 88. She was born June 17, 1925 in Mangum, Oklahoma to Carl and Hattie Mae (Sheumaker) Owens. At a young age, the family moved to Tahoka where she graduated and went on to attend Texas Tech University. She married Glen Adkins in November of...
Larry Dowe Foster
Dec 20, 2013
Larry Dowe Foster of Lubbock passed away on Monday, December 20, 2013. He was born February 10, 1951 in Dimmitt to the late Elwin Dowe and Kathleen Joyce (Leeth) Foster. He worked as a loader at a local freight company. Larry was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed disc golf and was a member of the Professional...
Kevin Lee Smith
Dec 18, 2013
Idis Clyde Bryce of Eastland passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at the age of 66. He was born November 24, 1946 in Snyder, Texas to James and Marjorie (Martin) Bryce. Idis was a plumber by trade. He was a veteran in the U.S. Army.
Those left to cherish his memory are three daughters, Sandra Sanchee of Grandprairie, Texas,...
Frank Howell Barnett
Dec 16, 2013
Frank Howell Barnett was born in Sudan, TX January 25, 1931, to J. O. Barnett Sr. and Susie Howell Barnett. He passed away in Lubbock, TX on December 16, 2013. His family moved to Clovis, NM in 1937, where Frank spent his formative years.
In Clovis, Frank discovered the two great loves that would define him for the...
Dorothy "Dolly" Allen Cooke
Dec 15, 2013
Dorothy “Dolly” Allen Cooke Green died on December 15, 2013 in Lubbock, Texas after a brief illness. She was born March 10, 1936 to Dorothy Allen and Hugh Brent Cooke, Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee. Dolly graduated from East High School in Memphis, TN and earned a B.A. in History from Southwestern at Memphis (Rhodes College), graduating with honors. She...
Juan "Johnny" Guevara
Dec 14, 2013
Juan Jose “Johnny” Guevara of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the age of 49. He was born February 6, 1964 in Petersburg. He worked as a carpet layer. Johnny loved rock-n-roll music and shopping at the thrift stores. He liked football and was a big Dallas Cowboys fan. Johnny enjoyed spending time with his children...
Jimmy Nathan Bellar, II
Dec 14, 2013
Jimmy Bellar, II of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the age of 52. He was born April 20, 1961 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to Jimmy and Virginia Lee (Dawson) Bellar. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Those left to cherish his memory are his mother and stepfather, Virginia “Topsy” and Lonnie...
William B. Curry
Dec 12, 2013
William B. Curry, III, son of William B. Curry, II of Dowagiac, Michigan and of Susan W. Davis of San Diego, California passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013. William was a Criminal Justice major and yet an advocate for peace through the Quaker Friends Organization of San Diego. He will be greatly missed by his family and closest friends,...
Clark "Deak" Johnson
Dec 11, 2013
Clark “Deak” Johnson passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 in Lubbock. He was born August 23, 1922 in Tulia, Texas to Alva and Minnie Johnson. He was the youngest of eight children.
When Clark was about four, his family moved to Turkey, Texas where he graduated from high school. On a basketball scholarship, he then went to West...
Jackie Wayne Mull
Dec 8, 2013
Jackie Wayne Mull, 75, a lifelong resident of Idalou went home to be with the Lord Sunday, December 8, 2013. He was born to C. C. and Autry Dee (Kent) Mull on April 29, 1938 in Lubbock County. He graduated from Idalou High School and began farming in 1955 with his father. In 1957 Jackie received the F.F.A. American...
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