Obituaries

Jo Fern Kitchens Kehrer

Jo Fern Kitchens Kehrer

Apr 22, 2014

Jo Fern Kitchens Kehrer of San Angelo, formerly of Lubbock, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the age of 81.  She was born June 1, 1932 in Lubbock to Robert and Flossie (Tedford) Seale.  Jo married James C. Kitchens on June 13, 1956.  He preceded her in death in 1997.  She later married Perry Kehrer who also preceded...

Mary Nell Askew

Mary Nell Askew

Apr 21, 2014

 

Mary Nell Askew of Lubbock passed away on Monday, April 21, 2014 at the age of 84.  She was born August 21, 1929 in Meadow, Texas to the late Murray L. and Waltha Mae (Hancock) Nettles. She graduated from New Home High School. Mary Nell married Clifton Ashcraft in 1947 until his death in December 1958. She was the...

George David "Dave" Harper

George David "Dave" Harper

Apr 18, 2014

George David “Dave” Harper of Lubbock passed away on Friday, April 18, 2014 at the age of 80.  He was born March 19, 1934 in Shallowater to Ernest and Addie (Winningham) Harper.  He married Carlene Kunkel on December 20, 1958.  Dave joined the United States Navy and served in the Korean War. Dave worked as an Air Traffic Controller for...

Glenda "Sam" Pelham

Glenda "Sam" Pelham

Apr 16, 2014

Glenda “Sam” Elaine Pelham of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at the age of 73.  She was born January 27, 1941 in Tiago, Texas to John Thomas and Lillian Loraine (Hogan) Turner.  Sam worked a number of years as a data clerk for Piggly Wiggly and Furr’s Supermarkets.   She married Wayne Pelham on July 15, 1961...

Bobby D. Jones

Bobby D. Jones

Apr 16, 2014

Bobby D Jones of Turkey passed away in Lubbock on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at the age of 67.  He was born May 10, 1946 in Matador to Elven and Doshie (Gilbert) Jones.  Bobby was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  After honorable discharge he worked as a machinist at Texas Tech University until retiring.  He was a member of...

John H. Prell

John H. Prell

Apr 15, 2014

TSgt John H. Prell, retired United States Air Force passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at the age of 67. John was born on May 18, 1946 in Mapleton, Iowa and grew up on the farm until 1966 when he graduated from Maple Valley High School.  He then entered the United States Air Force where he was stationed in various...

Tony O. Carrasco

Tony O. Carrasco

Apr 14, 2014

 

Tony O. Carrasco, 79 of Lubbock, passed peacefully at home on Monday April 14, 2014. A visitation for family and friends will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday April 17, 2014 at Combest Family Memorial Chapel. Celebration of life services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 18, 2014 at Freedom Baptist Church, 40th and Ave B in...

Eliseo "Cheo" Garcia

Eliseo "Cheo" Garcia

Apr 12, 2014

 

Eliseo “Cheo” Garcia of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the age of 81.  He was born September 16, 1932 in Lubbock to Gregorio and Lucia (Carmona) Garcia Sr.  He married Brigida Hernandez on July 20, 1950 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lubbock.  Eliseo was a volunteer to Meals on Wheels, was an avid golfer...

Donald Gene Williams

Donald Gene Williams

Apr 9, 2014

Donald Gene Williams of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the age of 83.  He was born January 26, 1931 in Farmington, New Mexico to Jesse and Josephine (Boerner) Williams.  Donald served in the U. S. Army and after honorable discharge; he worked in the auto body business for 39 years.  He married Rose Ann Davis on...

James Colley Jones

James Colley Jones

Apr 9, 2014

James C. Jones of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the age of 91.  He was born April 9, 1923 in Turnersville, Texas to Lem Houston and Pearl Jones. He received his GED in Carlsbad, New Mexico and was a foreman for Southwestern Public Service. He was married to Joyce Bullard for 62 years until her passing....

Ronnie "Ron" Alan Stuart

Ronnie "Ron" Alan Stuart

Apr 8, 2014

Ronnie Alan “Ron” Stuart of Lubbock passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at the age of 65.  He was born July 23, 1948 in Lubbock to Keith and Fay Stuart.  Ron graduated from Lubbock High School in 1966 and went on to attend Texas Tech University.  He joined the U.S. Army where he served in Germany during Vietnam. After...

Christopher G. Knutson

Christopher G. Knutson

Apr 7, 2014

Christopher Knutson of Lubbock passed away on Monday, April 7, 2014 at the age of 35.  He was born September 24, 1978 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Gary and Phoebe (Steinberg) Knutson.  He was a data analyst for Landis Gyr and recently moved to Lubbock from Wisconsin.  Christopher married John Kushik - Knutson on May 25, 2013 in Washington, D.C.

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Johnnie Howard Banks

Johnnie Howard Banks

Apr 7, 2014

 

Johnnie Banks of Lubbock passed away on Monday, April 7, 2014 at the age of 78.  He was born November 5, 1935 in Burnet County, Texas to William and Myrtle (Kirkpatrick) Banks. Johnnie was married to Wanda Tisdale Williams on May 16, 2005. He was a member of the Boy Scouts for several years.    

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Karen Gail Chism

Karen Gail Chism

Apr 6, 2014

 

Karen Gail Chism, 60, of Hondo, New Mexico passed peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2014. She was born October 22, 1953 to Carole Hall and Earl Chism. Karen joined the U.S. Army in 1978 and was honorably discharged in 1981.  She worked as a teacher for many years and in August of 2012 moved to Hondo where she was...

Martha Parnell Carter

Martha Parnell Carter

Apr 5, 2014

 

Martha Parnell Carter of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the age of 91.  She was born May 25, 1922 in Lawn, Texas to Sid and Connie Parnell.  Her family moved to Lubbock in 1937.  She graduated from Lubbock High School in 1939 and Texas Tech University in 1943.  She spent six years teaching in Iraan...

Jessie T. Mendez

Jessie T. Mendez

Apr 4, 2014

Jessie Mendez of Idalou passed away on Friday, April 4, 2014 at the age of 79.  She was born December 14, 1934 in Three Rivers, Texas to Luis and Tomasa (Mesa) Trevino.  She was a certified nurse’s aide for many years. Jessie married Joe Mendez on October 11, 1951. She was a member at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church. Jessie...

Dale Wesley Parr

Dale Wesley Parr

Apr 3, 2014

Dale Parr of Idalou passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at the age of 69. He was born October 15, 1944 in Lubbock, Texas to Charlie and Starlie (Pack) Parr. He was their third child and shared a birthday with his oldest sister Carrol. The story goes that Carrol really wanted a doll for her 10th birthday but she...

Randy Ray Tungate

Randy Ray Tungate

Apr 2, 2014

Randy Ray Tungate of Lubbock triumphed over his battle with cancer on April 2, 2014 at the age of 62.  Randy lived his life as a devoted servant of God and shared his love for the Lord with everyone he met.  He was a light to those around him and a master of puns and cheesy jokes.   He was...

Lillie Amaya Rico

Lillie Amaya Rico

Apr 1, 2014

Lillie Amaya Rico of Lubbock went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at the age of 50.  She was born March 18, 1964 in Lubbock to Federico and Maria (Salazar) Amaya.  Lillie graduated from Estacado High School and worked as a caregiver.  She married Richard Rico on September 25, 1993 in Lubbock.  ...

Leonard Leroy "Bud" Rennie

Leonard Leroy "Bud" Rennie

Apr 1, 2014

Leonard Leroy “Bud” Rennie of Snyder passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at the age of 79.  He was born February 19, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan to Robert and Cathleen (Comstock) Rennie.  Leonard worked as a security officer until retiring.  He was a long-time member of the Lions Club and Word in Life Deliverance Church in Snyder.

 

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