Obituaries
Tom Walker
Jan 19, 2025
Tom Walker, 80, of Lubbock and loving husband to Judy Walker, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, January 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born on January 22, 1944, in Robstown, Nueces County, Texas, to the late Gerald Sunbeam Walker and Orene (Pickard) Walker.
He attended schools in Robstown and graduated with the...
R. C. Littlefield
Jan 18, 2025
R.C. Littlefield, Jr. (called R.C.) was the only child born to R.C. I (known as R.) and Nettie Littlefield on Christmas Eve 1927 at their home in Dickens, TX. Being born six months after the death of his father, many people in the Dickens community had a hand in raising R.C. through the depression years of the 1930’s. These people...
Neely Lee Brooks, Jr.
Jan 18, 2025
Neely Lee Brooks, Jr. of Tahoka passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the age of 81. He was born September 22, 1943, in Lubbock to Neely and Elsie (McKaughan) Brooks, Sr. Growing up in Tahoka, Neely attended Tahoka High School. He worked as a truck driver and farmer until retiring. On March 7, 1974, he married Donna Miller...
Franklin Ribble
Jan 18, 2025
Franklin Ribble, of Lubbock, TX, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ on January 18, 2025, at the age of 87. Born outside of Worland, Wyoming on February 3, 1937, Frank was the seventh child of eleven of George Joshua Ribble and Rose Aline (Bosch) Ribble.
Frank was a gentle Christian man with a big laugh, quick wit,...
Charles Caraway
Jan 18, 2025
Charles Caraway, 92, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday morning, January 18, 2025. Charles was born on October 16, 1932, in Tulia, Swisher County, Texas, to the late Benjamin Joshua Caraway and Patsy Lillie (Richardson) Caraway.
Charles attended Tulia schools and graduated with the senior class of 1950. He then attended McMurry University in Abilene...
Bonnie Lewellen Wilkinson
Jan 17, 2025
Bonnie Lewellen Wilkinson, 49, passed away peacefully January 17, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. She was born in Houston, TX July 18, 1975, to Lee and Bonnie (Ricks) Lirette.
A lifelong artist and mother of three, Bonnie was known and loved as "Mizz Bonnie" at Roscoe Wilson Elementary School where she was very involved as both a parent, paraprofessional teacher aide, and...
Connie McIlroy
Jan 17, 2025
Connie Jean McIlroy, 88, of Lubbock, and wife of the former Dr. Howard McIlroy, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday afternoon, surrounded by her loving family. Connie was born in Lovington, NM on October 19, 1936, to the late Wycht Jackson and Lena Juanita (Newberry) Jackson. She grew up in Levelland, TX and graduated from Levelland...
Adelina Guerrero
Jan 16, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Adelina Guerrero's passing on January 16, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. Born on December 22, 1943, in Realitos, Texas,
A proud grandmother to 10 and great-grandmother to 10, Adelina had a knack for bringing her family together. She loved sewing and creating beautiful blankets for her grandchildren, along with whipping...
Edwin Joel Chavez
Jan 15, 2025
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas, Edwin Joel Chavez went to rest with his Heavenly Father. His life on earth was filled with passion, vibrance, and so much love. Born on June 28, 1959 in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, he grew up to become a man of action and intention, brave and determined until the very end. His...
Eula Frances Taylor
Jan 12, 2025
Eula Frances Taylor, born on August 23, 1937, in DeKalb, Texas, passed away on January 12, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. Frances was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, known for her unwavering dedication to her family and her strong sense of community.
In 1955, she married James Taylor of Bryant in New Mexico, and together they built a life filled with...
Wayne Pickett
Jan 11, 2025
Wayne Pickett, 81, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday morning, January 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was born on April 28, 1943, in Gilmer, Upsher County, Texas to the late Earl Pickett and Estelle (McKinley) Pickett.
He met Ruth Blake, the love of his life, and they were married on June 3,...
Mike Gilbert
Jan 10, 2025
Michael “Mike” Earl Gilbert, 51, of Lubbock passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025. He was born on November 3, 1973, in Lubbock and attended Roosevelt High School. After high school he joined the United States Navy where he served for four years. Mike was a talented welder and builder. He enjoyed country music, dancing and cooking.
Those left to cherish...
Thomas Clark Carter
Jan 10, 2025
Thomas Clark Carter, 84, passed away January 10, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas. He was born in Winslow, Arizona on June 23, 1940. Tom married Shirley Blair Garnett and they spent fifty-six wonderful years at each other’s side, delighting in their shared love of horses.
Tom was a highly decorated United States Marine, honored with a Silver Star, Bronze Star, Legion of...
Danny Gonzales
Jan 9, 2025
Danny Dave Gonzales, 59, of Lubbock ran into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 9, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of selfless service and profound kindness.
Born in Denton, Texas on September 14, 1965, Danny was the embodiment of humble generosity. As owner of Danny Gonzales-Farmers Insurance Agency, Agency Director at Liberty National, Operations Manager at Burlington, and everywhere else...
Roger Gomez
Jan 9, 2025
Roger Gomez was born on March 7, 1930, in Canovanas, Puerto Rico and passed away at the age of 94 in Lubbock on January 9, 2025.
Roger’s life was an example of the American dream. He spent his childhood in Puerto Rico until moving to Chicago at the age of 22, where, across the conveyor belt at Farley’s Candy Company, he...
Blake Wood
Jan 8, 2025
Neil Blakely Wood, known as Blake, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 8, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on September 29, 1958, in Littlefield, Texas, he was the son of the late Neil Murrie Wood and Jackie (Farr) Wood.
A proud West Texas native, Blake grew up in Littlefield, where he graduated from...
Donald Richard Jeter
Jan 7, 2025
Donald Richard Jeter, born February 14th, 1943, to the late Claud and Hattie Jeter of Lamesa, Texas, peacefully passed away in his home on January 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Richard was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed telling stories to entertain all the kids. He enjoyed his 40 years with TxDot doing design work. He...
Brent Murphy
Jan 5, 2025
Brent Roeder Murphy of Ira passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the age of 89. He was born September 15, 1935, in Snyder to Ed and Freida (Von Roeder) Murphy. On October 11, 1960, he married Sarah Patricia (Pat) Merriott. Other than three months when first married and the final three years of his life on earth, he...
Nicole Schuknecht
Jan 3, 2025
Andrea Nicole Schuknecht of Lubbock passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the age of 40. She was born February 2, 1984, in Lubbock to Andy and Debbie Holt. From an early age, Nicole was a fierce competitor. She excelled in soccer and volleyball, playing on various AAU teams over the years. As a teenager Nicole became a Pittsburgh...
Michael Cedillo, Sr.
Jan 2, 2025
Michael Cedillo, Sr. (45), passed away January 2, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. He was born on July 4, 1979, to Jose and Isela (Vasquez) Cedillo, in El Paso, TX. Michael graduated from Portales High School in 1997. He worked for the Spade Co-Op Gin. Michael was a Catholic at heart and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Littlefield.
Michael loved cooking out,...
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