Obituaries

William (BILL) Homer Cupit, Sr.

May 11, 2024

William Homer Cupit Sr. (Bill) waltzed his way into heaven on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, surrounded by family during his final dance here on earth.  Bill (87) was born February 22nd, 1937, to Preston and Myrtle (Willis) Cupit in Caddo, OK.

Bill spent most of his life horseback working thousands of head of cattle in the wheat pastures of Bovina, TX...

Michael Atcheson

May 11, 2024

Michael Edward Atcheson entered eternal rest on Saturday May 11th, 2024 in Lubbock, Texas. He was born August 22, 1941 to James and Lucille Atcheson. He is survived by his wife Judi Atcheson, sister Anne Mcnaughton (Robert), sons Jordan (Kaori), Brandon, and two grandsons Rion and Theo. Step children Jeff Lampe (Jennifer) and Jill Pennington (Collier) Step grandchildren Emma &...

Rosalinda Salas

May 10, 2024

Rosalinda Rueda Salas-Lubbock

Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Rosalinda Rueda Salas, 74, of Lubbock From 5 to 7 pm on Tuesday, May 14 at Combest Funeral Home, 2210 Broadway St. Lubbock Tx.  A Rosary will be recited at 6pm. Services will be held on Wednesday May 15, at 10 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic...

Ricky Clem

May 8, 2024

Ricky Clem, 67, of Lubbock and formerly of New Home, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday evening, May 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  Ricky was born on September 23, 1956, in Lubbock, to Bobby D. Clem and the late Jamie (Evans) Clem.

Ricky attended New Home schools and graduated with his senior class in 1975,...

Mark Allen Turner

May 5, 2024

Mark Allen Turner, 65, of Idalou, TX, passed away with his family by his side on May 5th, 2024, at his home in Idalou after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 21, 1958, in Denver City, TX, the oldest child of the late Richard Turner and Ruth (Jones) Turner. 

 

He graduated from Denver City High School...

Lanny Brown

May 2, 2024

Lanny Dwayne Brown passed away on May 2, 2024 at the age of 76 in his Amarillo, TX home. Lanny was born on April 7, 1948 in Hobbs, NM. He was a proud Eagle Scout, an honor he shared with his son, Jeremy, and a 1966 graduate from Andrews High School (Andrews, TX).

 

Lanny began his career in restaurant management at...

Royce Moore

May 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Royce (Sonny) Moore, 80, of Lubbock, TX, on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Tracy and Neil were at his bedside when he took his final breath.  Sonny was born on September 28, 1943 to Clarence and Annie (Lofton) Moore in Magdalena, NM. 

Sonny was known for his hard...

Ernest "LEE" Smith

May 2, 2024

Lee Smith passed away May 2, 2024, in Matador, TX. He was born January 1, 1941, to Ernest B. and Leona Madine (Holt) Smith, in Paducah/Cottle County, TX. Lee graduated from Motley County High School in 1960. He served in the United States Army. Lee enjoyed fishing and “cuttin-up” with his friends.

Lee spent his life as a musician, playing the...

Brenda Marlene Green

May 1, 2024

Brenda Marlene Green, 66, of Lubbock, was lifted into heaven on Wednesday afternoon, May 1, 2024.  She was born on September 7, 1957, in Lubbock, to the late J. B. Stinnett and Onetta Stinnett. 

She attended Clovis High School and graduated with the senior class of 1976. 

Brenda worked as a bookkeeper at GMAC in Lubbock and Amarillo.  After the branch closed,...

Donna Carol Chilton Brock

Apr 30, 2024

Donna Carol Chilton Brock, affectionately known as Sugie by family and friends, died at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas, on April 30, 2024. Her two sons, Paul and Nick, were by her side.  Sugie was born on April 5, 1956, in Hutchinson County, Texas, to Paul Louis Chilton and Ida Carol Adams Chilton. She was raised in Phillips, Texas where...

Chris Harrell

Apr 28, 2024

Christopher Allen Harrell of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the age of 42. He was born October 11, 1981 in Littlefield. Chris was a socialite who enjoyed spending time with friends, but most importantly he loved being with his family.  He was the life of the party and enjoyed playing jokes on everyone.  He was an...

Aniseto Acosta

Apr 28, 2024

Aniseto M. Acosta, “Uncle Joe” or “Quennie”, as he became known to his family, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28th, 2024 at the age of 91. He was a good, hard-working man, who provided for his family. A man of faith who always had a smile. He enjoyed watching sports and collecting various team caps. He especially loved watching...

Anita Madge Littlefield

Apr 27, 2024

Anita Madge Reid Littlefield was born June 13, 1930, near Soldier Mound, Texas, which was four miles north of Spur, Texas. Anita passed away peacefully in her sleep the morning of April 27, 2024, at Library of Legacies in Idalou, Texas. 

 

Anita’s parents were John Wylie Reid (1897 - 1945) and Ellie Ann Springer Reid (1907 - 1996). Anita was the...

Nancy Lee Simonich

Apr 27, 2024

Nancy Lee Simonich, 77, passed away on April 27, 2024. Nancy loved much and laughed often. She spent a lifetime with her beloved husband Tom. Nancy and Tom were married 58 years. Their lives were enriched by traveling, hobbies, and just enjoying life together.

Nancy was delighted in life by the many ladies of her family- her two sisters, two daughters,...

Raymond Hancock

Apr 27, 2024

Raymond was born December 29, 1932 to Homer and Hazel (Ballew) Hancock. He went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2024 at the age of 91.

Raymond was a humble and caring man with a gentle spirit. He had a heart the size of Texas and would give whatever he had to help someone else. He was...

Kraig A. Pitman

Apr 26, 2024

Kraig Pitman, 61, of Lubbock, loving husband, father and son, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 26, 2024, after a sudden illness. Kraig was born on January 12, 1963, in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.  His adoptive parents are Bob Pitman and the late Yvonne (Taylor) Pitman.

Kraig attended Lubbock schools, graduating from Coronado High School...

Belma Ruth Marquez

Apr 25, 2024

Belma Ruth (Trevino) Marquez, 67, passed away April 25, 2024, in Lubbock, TX. She was born January 11, 1957, to Elias and Lucinda (Teran) Trevino, in Lubbock, TX. She graduated from Lubbock High School in 1975 and married Victor Marquez in June of 1975; to this union, they were blessed with 2 children, a son Joshua, and a daughter, Johanna. 

To...

Kenneth Wayne Williams

Apr 24, 2024

Kenneth Wayne Williams was born on 10/28/1937 to Harlin and Nellie. He passed on 4/24/2024. Kenneth was raised in Borden County and graduated from Borden County High School. He attended Texas Tech University and then worked as a farmer all his life. 

He married Mary Lynn Staggs on June 6, 1959. He was a deacon and member of First Baptist Church...

Richard Fisher

Apr 23, 2024

Richard Ralph Fisher was born May 19, 1966, to parents Yvdonn Fisher and Carolyn Jacob Fisher in Oklahoma City, OK. He was the only son of three children, older sister Tonett Fisher of Blanchard, OK and younger sister Angie Fisher Carmichael of Newcastle, OK. He went home to be with the Lord April 23, 2024.

Rick attended school at...

Frances Edwards

Apr 22, 2024

Frances Laverne Edwards of Lubbock passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at the age of 79.  She was born May 7, 1944 in Littlefield to Truman and Bertha (Gilley) Millican.  For more than 30 years Frances worked for the USDA Cotton Classing Office in Lubbock.   She enjoyed traveling to the mountains and will be best remembered for the...