Obituaries
Celestene Lethridge
Dec 18, 2024
Celestene was born October 31, 1950, in Lubbock, TX. Her parents Pearlie & Dillard Harris and Lesley Johnson, all preceded her in death along with her older sister Earlene and maternal grandparents Nancy and Cornell Scody.
She attended Dunbar High School where she graduated in 1968 licensed in cosmetology. She briefly attended Texas Tech University, but the allure of making her...
Billy Cummings
Dec 18, 2024
Billy Cummings, 67, of Idalou, and loving husband to Rhonda Cummings of over 21 years, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday night, December 18, 2024. Billy was born on July 10, 1957, in Slaton, Lubbock County, to the late Roby V. Cummings and Maggie Mae (Henderson) Cummings.
Billy attended Estacado High School, where he graduated with his...
Joe Laverne Salazar, Sr.
Dec 17, 2024
Joe Laverne Salazar, 72, passed away December 17, 2024, in Lubbock, TX. He was born on June 3, 1952, to Ramon Sr and Janie (Dela Cruz) Salazar, in Earth, TX. Joe spent his life farming the land; he enjoyed farming, riding the tractors, loved his credit cards and his grandchildren. The love for the credit card was to spoil his...
Wesley Ray Williamson
Dec 17, 2024
Wesley Ray Williamson, a beacon of creativity and kindness, was born on September 19, 1970, in Albany, New York, and departed this world on December 17, 2024. In a final act of compassion, he chose to donate his organs, leaving a legacy of hope and life for others.
Wesley graduated from Coronado High School in 1989, where his vibrant spirit began...
Samantha LaDale Alwan
Dec 15, 2024
Samantha LaDale Alwan, known as Sammie to her family and friends, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the age of 29. She was born January 9, 1995, in Lubbock to Dale and Laura (Roe) Alwan. Sammie graduated from Dumas High School in 2013. When she moved to Lubbock Sammie began working as a Lab Tech for Covenant Children’s...
Betty L. Clark
Dec 15, 2024
Betty L. Clark, 81, of Wolfforth, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday afternoon, December 15, 2024. Betty was born on March 17, 1943, in Artesia, Eddy County, New Mexico, to the late Wesley Bell Shannon and Bertha (Horton) Shannon.
Betty attended Roswell High School and graduated with the senior class of 1961. She furthered her education by...
Ruth Irene (Euresti) Baldovino
Dec 14, 2024
Ruth Irene (Euresti) Baldovino, 92, went “to meet her Lord” December 14, 2024, in Lubbock TX. She was born February 21, 1932, to Magdaleno and Ella (Gonzales) Euresti, in Thrall, TX. Ruth attended school in nearby Taylor, TX. Ruth married Anastacio Baldovino in October of 1969; to this union, they were blessed with one son, Anastacio Nephtali.
Ruth had an eye...
Andrew Saldana
Dec 12, 2024
Andrew Ray Saldana, a beacon of warmth and spirit, was born on March 1, 2002, in Lubbock, Texas, and left this world too soon on December 12, 2024, in Tahoka, Texas. At the tender age of 22, he had already established a profound legacy, not only in his work but in the hearts of all who had the privilege to...
Mary Lackey
Dec 11, 2024
Mary Alice Moore Lackey of Lubbock passed away on December 11, 2024 at the age of 91. She was born in Brownfield, Texas to Loyd and Alice (Buell) Moore.
Mary graduated from Brownfield High School and went on to graduate from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Education. She taught elementary school in Clovis NM, Sweetwater TX and...
Christine "Chris" Roberts
Dec 11, 2024
Christine Alice Roberts, known as Chris to her family and friends, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the age of 69. She was born September 14, 1955, in Jerome, Idaho to the late Robert and Alice (Cameron) McCarrie. Chris worked for Hospice of Lubbock for many years as the office manager before retiring. Her most treasured time was...
Ryder Jo Mills
Dec 9, 2024
Ryder Jo Mills went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2024. He was born January 12, 2024, to Kyle and Hannah Mills in Lubbock, Tx. Ryder was always happy, and he loved to karate chop his mom. He was a daddy’s boy from the day he was born and was known as Baby Ryder to his older brothers....
Joyce Evelyn Joyner
Dec 7, 2024
Joyce Evelyn Joyner, 91, of Lubbock, was gently lifted into heaven on Friday evening, December 7, 2024, to be with her Lord and Savior. Joyce was born on May 6, 1933, to the late Ira Ray and Ruby (Smith) Ray.
She attended Brownwood High School, graduating with the senior class of 1950. She went on to further her education by attending...
Carroll Gene Snodgrass
Dec 7, 2024
Carroll Gene Snodgrass, 94, of Lubbock, was gently lifted into heaven on Saturday morning, December 7, 2024, surrounded by family. Gene was born on March 1, 1930, in Roby, Fisher County, Texas, to the late Samuel Snodgrass and Effie (White) Snodgrass. Soon after he was born, the family moved to Wilson, where he was raised. In his senior year in...
Bryan Smitherman
Dec 6, 2024
Dr. Tony Bryan Smitherman was born September 16, 1965, in McLean, Texas to Tony and Monta Jean Smitherman. He joined his family in heaven December 6, 2024, after a brief hospitalization.
Bryan attended school in McLean where he was active in sports, 4-H, and FFA. He was a member of the McLean Methodist Church where he played piano and organ and...
Patricia Ann Lacewell
Dec 5, 2024
Patricia Ann Lacewell, 84, passed away December 5, 2024, in Lubbock, TX. She was born July 20, 1940, to Loren Herman Sr. and Betty Jo (Harscher) Rosson, in Cushing, OK. Patricia Graduated from Clovis High School and continued her education at West Texas State University, earning her Bachelor's degree; she then completed her education at East Texas State University, earning...
Billie Jo Shuttlesworth
Dec 5, 2024
Billie Jo Shuttlesworth, 92, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Billie was born on May 15, 1932, in Rossville, Walker County, Georgia to the late Ernest Lee Adair, Sr. and Ulilla Ione (Howard) Adair.
She attended Rossville High School in Georgia and graduated in 1950. Soon after...
LaMoine Harrison
Dec 5, 2024
Violet LaMoine Harrison of Lubbock passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the age of 82. She was born in Stamford, TX on December 27, 1941 to C.E. and Violet Rappe. She married Curtis Harrison on July 12, 1957 at the age of 15 in a sunrise wedding in Lubbock.
LaMoine was the perfect partner for Curtis as they heard...
Leon Sellers
Dec 2, 2024
Leon Sellers, beloved son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away December 2, 2024, in Wolfforth, Texas. He was born July 5, 1952, to Ernest and Darlene Sellers.
Leon married his loving wife Mary Sellers in 1974 and together they raised two children, Amy and Tye. Leon and Mary were also blessed with 3 grandchildren, Zachary and Zoe Pyle, and Milo...
Maurice Jackson
Dec 2, 2024
Maurice Jackson (known as Reece to those closest to him) was born March 8, 1938, in Tahoka, Texas to Lawrence and Nora Jackson. Maurice trusted Jesus as his Savior and was baptized as a child. On Monday, December 2, 2024, at the age 86, Maurice met his Lord, Savior, and Redeemer at the gates of Heaven, and was reunited with...
Zechariah Cane Gonzales
Dec 1, 2024
Zechariah Cane Gonzales of Lubbock, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the age of 21. He was born July 30, 2003, in Lubbock to John and Marisela (Hinojos) Gonzales. Zechariah has always been a very competitive individual, excelling in both basketball and football. After graduating from Lorenzo high school in 2021, he attended Wayland Baptist University to continue...
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