Obituaries

Jul 12, 2022

Floyd Gail DeGraffenreid, son of Floyd Z. and Emma Tarpley DeGraffenreid, of Spur, Texas, was born on March 29, 1945. He passed from this life on July 12, 2022 at his home. He was one of four children.  Floyd graduated from Spur High School and loved the rodeo. He furthered his education at Texas Tech University. He met and...

Jul 10, 2022

Blas S. Olivarez of Idalou passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at the age of 73.  He was born May 26, 1949 in Lorenzo to Manuel and Trinidad (Sanchez) Olivarez.  Blas attended New Deal High School and later made his home in Idalou.  He married JoAnn (Guerrero) Torres on February 1, 2008.  He retired from the gravel industry. ...

Jul 9, 2022

Lola Garza Sertuche (89) passed from this life July 9, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. She was born September 6, 1932, in Marlin, TX, to Mr. and Mrs. David Sertuche. Lola worked in food production, making pies for over 20 years. She not only worked but was instrumental in 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. “Grandma loved to cook, she was...

Jul 8, 2022

James “Jim” Perry Anderson, 94, went to his Heavenly home Friday, July 8th, 2022.

Jim was born November 2nd, 1927 in Richland, TX to Thomas Walter “T.W.” and Bessie (Pond) Anderson.  Jim graduated from Jal, New Mexico High School in 1944.  He married Daphene Stevens January 1st, 1945.  Between 1946-1963, they had two sons, Ronnie and Jerry;...

Jul 8, 2022

Charlie Holland, 80, of Tahoka, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022.  Charlie was born on February 21, 1942, in Lubbock, to the late Wade Aubrey Holland and Frances Evelyn “Dude” McCoy.

Charlie met the love of his life, Toy Sue Gandy, and they were married in Tahoka on August 1, 1969.

Charlie attended and...

Jul 6, 2022

Jordan Danner, 35, of Lubbock, Texas passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022. She was born September 15, 1986 to Doug and Judy Danner in Lubbock. Jordan graduated from Monterey High School. She was of the presbyterian faith.

Jordan worked as a phlebotomist for many years. She loved cook outs with family and friends and enjoyed watching scary...

Jul 6, 2022

Betty Lanell (Low) Jansa (84) passed from this life July 6, 2022, in Lubbock, TX at home and surrounded by her family. She was born July 9, 1937, to Thomas Ray and Betty Alverene (Langford) Low, in Brady, TX. Upon graduating high school, Betty enrolled to Texas Tech University, where she obtained her bachelor's degree and went on to...

Jul 4, 2022

Claudella "Marie" Scott Line (92) passed from this life July, 4, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. She was born August 8, 1929, to Claude Milton and Bessie Lee (Kropp) Scott, in Sweetwater, TX. Marie resided in Sweetwater, where she met the love of her life, Sig Line; they married September 1, 1950. Together, they had two children, Sig, Jr. and Michael. Marie...

Jul 4, 2022

Ricky Schweitzer Moss, 70, of Lubbock, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  Ricky was born on October 8, 1951, in Matador, Motley County, Texas, to Frances (Schweitzer) Moss and the late James P. Moss.

Ricky attended Christ the King Cathedral Catholic School, graduating in 1970.  Following graduation, he attended Texas Tech...

Jul 2, 2022

If there ever was a champion for Lubbock, Texas, and all that it has to offer, it was Ty Cooke. Alex "Ty" Cooke, Jr. died, peacefully, in his sleep on July 2. He was just 77 years old.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 11, 2022, at Second Baptist...

Jul 2, 2022

Maria Elsa Sanchez (65) passed from this life July 2, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. She entered this life April 24, 1957, to Lucio and Ana Maria (Sotelo) Dominguez, in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico. Maria married Eduwiges Sanchez February 24, 1973. Together, they had 4 children, Yesenia, Abigail, Ruben Isacar, and Jaaziel Neftali. While Eduwiges made his life as a carpenter,...

Jul 2, 2022

Frank Espino Lara, Sr., 82, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 2, 2022.  Mr. Lara was born on July 21, 1939, in Hearne, Robertson County, Texas, to the late Jesse Lara, Sr. and Juanita (Espino) Lara.

He met Lydia Montelongo, the love of his life, and they were married on...

Jul 1, 2022

Joshua Carl Blakey (41) passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. Joshua was born to Fred Andrew and Shirley Ann (Reich) Blakley February 27, 1981, in Amarillo, TX. Joshua, raised by his mother, attended the school for the blind, in Austin, from kindergarten through 6th grade. He then went back to Canyon, to complete Junior High and...

Jul 1, 2022

Cecilia (Quirino) Gonzales, 80, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 1, 2022.  Cecilia was born on December 15, 1941, in Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas, to the late Anacleto Quirino, Sr. and Ignacia (Acosta) Quirino.

Cecilia’s great joy was being surrounded by children and took delight in making them feel...

Jul 1, 2022

Joshua Carl Blakey (41) passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. Joshua was born to Fred Andrew and Shirley Ann (Reich) Blakley February 27, 1981, in Amarillo, TX. Joshua, raised by his mother, attended the school for the blind, in Austin, from kindergarten through 6th grade. He then went back to Canyon, to complete Junior High and High...

Jul 1, 2022

Frank Jacob Horne

On Friday, July 1, 2022, Frank Jacob Horne, loving husband and father of three children passed away, in Lubbock, TX, at the age of 90.

Frank was born July 16, 1931, to Kenneth and Irene Horne, in Cathay, North Dakota. After graduating high school, Frank served his county in the United States...

Jun 30, 2022

Jim passed from this life June 30, 2022, in Lubbock, TX, at 87 years of age. He entered this life June 23, 1935, in Altus, OK, to Martin Lewis and Mable (Glover) Ervin. Jim grew up in Brownfield and graduated from Brownfield High School. He married Theresa Caffey December 14, 1979. Together they had 2 daughters, Kim and Penny....

Jun 28, 2022

Carla (Wilke) Cavender, 67, of Wilson, passed away on Tuesday evening, June 28, 2022.  She was born on March 5, 1955, in Lubbock, Texas to Mary Frances (Campbell) Wilke and the late Carlton Wallace Wilke.

Carla attended Wilson High School, graduating with the senior class of 1973.  Following graduation, she lived in Lubbock, Austin, and California before...

Jun 26, 2022

Virginia Robles, 88, of Lubbock, Texas passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022. Virginia was born May 9, 1934 in Calvert, Texas to Radolfo and Izauro Lazono Santos. In 1952 she married the love of her life, David Robles, who preceded her in death in 1986. Virginia was of the Catholic faith. Virginia received her GED later in life and worked...

Jun 26, 2022

Juanita (Valdez) Rosas, 78, of Lamesa, passed away Sunday morning, June 26, 2022. Juanita was born on December 27, 1943, in Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas to the late Isadoro Valdez and Petra (Martinez) Valdez. She married Luis Rosas in Edinburg, Texas and he preceded her in death in 2003. She was a homemaker, loved her children and was very family...