Obituaries

Oct 1, 2024

James (JD) Zinck, 94, of Lubbock, was called to Heaven on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, to be with his Lord and Savior. JD was born on November 17, 1929, in Memphis, Hall County, Texas, to the late Henry Louis Joseph Zinck and Leffie Ersie (Whitefield) Zinck.

JD graduated from Canon City High School in Canon City, Colorado. Furthering his education, he...

Oct 1, 2024

Betty Jane Unfred, a youthful 101 years old, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning, October 1, 2024. Betty was born on November 6, 1922, in Marysville, Perry County, Pennsylvania, to the late Harry Walter Westfall and Jennie Agnes (Flickinger) Westfall. 

Betty attended Marysville High School, graduating with her senior class of 1940. Following high school, she...

Sep 30, 2024

Magdalena Valdez, 75, of Lubbock, TX, passed away with her family by her side on September 30, 2024. She was born on April 28, 1949, to Leonides and Dominga Rodriguez, in Corpus Christi, TX. 

A time of visitation will be held from 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the Combest Family Memorial Chapel. 

A graveside service will be held...

Sep 27, 2024

Sheron Daniel, 79, of Lubbock, TX, passed away on September 27, 2024. She was born on January 3, 1945, to Mr. and Mrs. John A. Lynn in Lubbock, Texas. 

Sheron raised 4 children Wesley, Anthony, Stephanie, and Shannon. She was married to Jerry Garner and together they shared 3 children. She later married Kenneth Daniel. Upon graduating high school, Sheron went...

Sep 27, 2024

Teresa Ruiz of Lubbock passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the age of 64. She was born January 8, 1960, in Urireo, Mexico to the late Jesus and Sara (Hernandez) Ruiz. When Teresa was a young mother, she migrated to America for a better way of life. Teresa worked hard to build a life for her family. She...

Sep 26, 2024

Myra Louise Minor, formerly of Abernathy, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024. She was born on April 7, 1991, to Christobal and Nancy (Gomez) Minor. Growing up in Abernathy, Myra was the youngest child of three children. Following her time at that school, she transferred to Shallowater High School, from which she graduated. She attended Texas Tech Health Science...

Sep 26, 2024

Dee Jay Moler, 44, passed away September 26, 2024, in Martin County Texas. He was born August 28, 1980 in Ardmore OK.; He was raised in Erick, OK., by the father and mother who adopted him, Wallace and Joyce (Bell) Moler, where he, also, attended high school.

After high school, Dee Jay started working on drilling rigs in the oil field....

Sep 23, 2024

Alma Ruth (Stevens, Haskins) McCommon, 84, passed away September 23, 2024, in Lubbock, TX. She was born November 11, 1939, to Samuel Jefferson, Sr., and Thelma Ruth (West) Stevens, in Muskogee, OK. Samuel Jefferson Stevens, Jr., known as “Bud,” was born 8 years prior to Ruthie.

Ruthie accepted Christ as her personal Lord & Savior at the age of eight, at...

Sep 23, 2024

Edward B. Mendoza, Jr., 75, of Lubbock, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024. He was born April 25, 1949, in Cameron, Texas to Edward and Guadalupe (Mendez) Mendoza, Sr. At the age of 14, Edward started helping his father at the James Boydstun Farms. He was a “go getter” as he would say. Edward worked farming for 32 years...

Sep 22, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Wynona Evelyn (Dixon) Berkley, age 89, of Lubbock, Texas, on September 22, 2024.

Wynona was born February 24, 1935, in her family home on top of Old Crow Mountain, Poke County, Arkansas to Lee and Mabel (Bradford) Dixon, they moved to Texas when she was six months old. 

Wynona married...

Sep 21, 2024

Christopher Michael Reyna, 46, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday morning, September 21, 2024, with his loving family at his side. Christopher was born on March 15, 1978, to Irene (Calderon) Reyna and the late Jaime “James” Reyna.

Christopher was a loving, outgoing man who loved his family dearly and who loved him back. He...

Sep 20, 2024

Joy Nell Rainey, 90, of Lubbock passed away Friday, September 20, 2024. She was born June 16, 1934, in Tahoka, TX to Ed and Opal (Jackson) Hamilton. Joy graduated from Tahoka High School. She married Jay Rainey on February 10, 1955, in Tahoka, TX. Joy was a homemaker, she made costumes for school plays, and everyone called her mom as...

Sep 19, 2024

Bobby Joe Chavez, 76, of Lubbock, and loving husband to Rosa Chavez, passed away on Thursday afternoon, September 19, 2024. He was born in Lubbock on February 4, 1948, to the late Ray Chavez and Olivia Villarreal.

He met Rosa Moreno, the love of his life, and they were united in marriage on January 5, 1968, in Lubbock, Texas, where they...

Sep 18, 2024

Sep 17, 2024

William Curtis Stramp of Keller, Texas was a beloved son, brother, grandson, renowned athlete and friend. Through unfortunate circumstances, the family was notified of his passing in September of 2024 at the age of 36. Born May 29, 1986, in Houston to Rob and Andrea Stramp, the family made their home in Keller where he graduated high school. Known for...

Sep 15, 2024

Bobby Joe Pitman of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the age of 89. He was born March 26, 1935, in Denison, Texas to Fred and Lucille (Hainline) Pitman. He grew up in Denison, graduating from Denison High School. There he met and married his high school sweetheart, Yvonne Taylor. The couple married on February 12, 1954. 

Bobby...

Sep 15, 2024

Glenda “Frankie” (Franklin) Armstrong, 73, passed away September 15, 2024, in Lubbock, TX. She was born November 16, 1950, to Earl and Alice Jerita (Jones) Franklin, in Levelland, TX. Frankie graduated from Idalou High School in 1969.

Frankie was preceded in death by her spouse, Karen Salo, and her siblings, Diane Dikeman, Amy Conner, and Jerry Franklin. Those remaining, to cherish...

Sep 14, 2024

Joel D. Henry, 73, of Lubbock and loving husband to Linda Henry, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 14, 2024. He was born on October 8, 1950, in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio to the late Dr. John D. Henry and Genevieve Joyce (Crandall) Henry. 

He met the love of his life, Linda Ledbetter, and they were...

Sep 13, 2024

Peggy McCarley Stice, 81, of Lubbock, TX, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024. She was born on April 15, 1943, to Floyd McCarley and Eudera Payne McCarley in Texas. 

Peggy married Kenneth Stice in Tahoka, TX, in 1962. 

They first met in the town square of Lamesa, Texas. They were married for 62 years and raised a loving family. They loved...

Sep 12, 2024

Corporal Tomas I. Sandoval, a stalwart Marine and cherished friend, departed this earthly realm on September 12th, 2024, to assume his post at the pearly gates. Born on February 19th, 1954, in Pecos, New Mexico, Tom’s journey of valor and dedication began at a young age. At just 18, he answered the call to serve his nation by joining the...