Obituaries

Joseph "Joe" Gonzales

Joseph "Joe" Gonzales

Mar 11, 2024

Joseph “Joe” Gonzales, 58, of Tahoka, suddenly passed away on Monday morning, September 11, 2024.  Joe was born on December 1, 1965, in Floresville, Wilson County, Texas, to the late Arthuro Gonzales and Genevieve (Montoya) Gonzales.

He attended schools in Floresville, graduating from Floresville High School in 1984.

He met the love of his life, Shannon Nieman, and they were married on...

Laura Timmons

Laura Timmons

Mar 11, 2024

Laura 'Denise' Timmons was born on May 4, 1964, to Doris and F.L. Timmons in Lubbock, TX. When Denise had her daughters, Ali and McKenna, she dedicated her life to being a fantastic mother. Denise excelled at propping up her children and supporting them through the many passions and difficulties of their lives even while overcoming her own adversity. As a...

Cheryl Herrmann

Cheryl Herrmann

Mar 10, 2024

Cheryl Ann Herrmann of San Angelo Texas, born in Lubbock Texas on September 19th, 1962 to Eugene & Jetta Smith,  passed away on March 10th, 2024 at her home in San Angelo Texas. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mickey Herrmann and her Mother Jetta Louise Smith. Cheryl is survived by her two sons, Derick Roulain and...

Juana 'Janie' Sanchez

Juana 'Janie' Sanchez

Mar 7, 2024

Juana Sanchez, of Lubbock, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, she was 47 years old. Juana was born in Flint, Michigan to Manuel Aguilar and Juana Arias, on January 3, 1977.

Juana was known as Janie or Nana to friends and family. Janie was strong, independent, loving and always there for everyone. She was someone who brought a ray of...

John Robert Allen

John Robert Allen

Mar 7, 2024

John Robert Allen, 82, passed away March 7, 2024, in Lubbock, Tx. He was born January 10, 1942 to Robert Eli Allen and Mary Jane (Hodges) Allen in Honey Grove, Tx. John graduated from Honey Grove High School and continued his education attending Paris Junior College and University of Texas Arlington to earn a degree in mechanical engineering. John married...

Nancy Sharon (McCormick) Williams

Nancy Sharon (McCormick) Williams

Mar 7, 2024

Nancy McCormick Williams, 82, died Friday, March 8, 2024, in Canyon, Texas. Nancy was born May 6, 1941, to Bailie and Donabel (Bushong) McCormick in Amarillo. Visitation for Nancy will be Tuesday, March 12, 2024, from 6-7:30 pm at Combest Funeral Home in Tahoka. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 10:00 am at the First Baptist Church...

Donna Willis

Donna Willis

Mar 7, 2024

Donna Willis, 70, of Tahoka, and loving wife of Doyle Willis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, March 7, 2024.  Donna was born on October 26, 1953, in Merkel, Taylor County, Texas, to the late Elmer Gunnels and Ouida (Atkinson) Gunnels.

She attended Tahoka schools until her junior year, and then attended Lubbock High School and...

Rebecca Griffin

Rebecca Griffin

Mar 5, 2024

Rebecca Kim Griffin, 64, of Lubbock, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. She was born on September 27, 1959, to Conrad E Story and Christine Story in Alamogordo, New Mexico.

Becky attended school in Lubbock and graduated from Monterey High school in 1978. On September 28, 1984, she married David Dwayne Griffin in Lubbock.

She worked at MLK Bingo and Logan’s...

Nan Howell

Nan Howell

Mar 4, 2024

            Nan Beth Pennington Adams Howell went to her heavenly home on March 4, 2024.   She was born on November 19, 1932 to Willis and Anna (Johnson) Pennington in Lynn County.  She and her sister, Billie Wayne, spent most of their childhood years in the Draw-Redwine community before moving to Tahoka, TX.   At...

Cecil Bailey

Cecil Bailey

Mar 2, 2024

Cecil Bailey, 50, a resident of Lubbock for the past 25 years, was gently lifted into heaven by his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 2, 2024.  Cecil was born on April 6, 1973, in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.

Cecil came to Lubbock at the age of 25, where he has been a long-time resident of the Lubbock State Supported Living...

Jorge Garcia Gonzalez

Jorge Garcia Gonzalez

Feb 28, 2024

Jorge Garcia Gonzalez, of Lubbock, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, he was 58 years old. Jorge was born to Apolinar Garcia and Maria Gonzalez on October 12, 1965, in Chihuahua, Mexico. 

Jorge was a skilled laborer, that worked hard in nearly any aspect of construction. Jorge was especially known for being among the best at laying tiles. In his...

Bud Adams

Bud Adams

Feb 27, 2024

Bud Adams, 77 of Lubbock, and loving husband of Ingrid Adams, passed away suddenly on February 27, 2024.  He was born on December 13, 1946, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, to the late Ivy Lee Adams and Theda Jo (Roberts) Adams.

Bud and his family moved to Levelland, Texas, at the age of 10 years, and attended school in Levelland, and played...

Andrea Manuela Arriaga

Andrea Manuela Arriaga

Feb 27, 2024

Andrea Manuela Arriaga (68) passed away February 27, 2024, in Lubbock, TX. She was born January 1, 1956, to Fermin and Iganacia (Liendo) Arriaga, in Tahoka, TX. Andrea worked at a flower plantation in Florida. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, and a wonderful sister. Most important, she was a Christian at heart and of the Baptist faith. Andrea enjoyed...

Charles Fremont

Charles Fremont

Feb 24, 2024

Charles James Fremont of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was born in Carson City, Nevada, on June 4, 1942, to Norman N. and Emaline Velma (Wall) (d. 1947) Fremont. After Emaline’s passing, Norman married LaRue (Paul) Fremont, and together, they raised Charles.

Charles was a very loving and devoted family man. On July 30, 1966, Charles...

Kay Lyn Carpenter

Kay Lyn Carpenter

Feb 23, 2024

Kay Lyn (Clanahan) Carpenter, 77, passed away February 23, 2024, in Lubbock, TX. She was born October 9, 1946, to James R. and Cas Anis (Fowler) Clanahan in Lubbock, TX. She graduated from Monterey High School, class of 1964, and continued her education at Texas Tech University, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree and graduating in 1969. While attending Texas...

Tom Killian

Tom Killian

Feb 22, 2024

After a long and eventful life, Tom Killian who was born on February 12, 1931, passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2024, in the presence of Joraine (Jo), his loving wife of 68 years, and other family members.

Tom, who was forever known as Tommy to his many family members outside of Texas, was born and raised in Denver....

Jasper James O'Briant

Jasper James O'Briant

Feb 21, 2024

 Jasper James O’Briant of Lubbock entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, he was 17 years old. Jasper was born to Jody and Elizabeth O’Briant (Martin) on October 5, 2006, in Lubbock, Texas.

Jasper was a collector of all cool things, from Legos to knives, challenge coins to scars, watches, and dress clothes but what he seemed to collect...

Joe Castillo, Jr.

Joe Castillo, Jr.

Feb 19, 2024

Joe Castillo, Jr., 67 of Lubbock, TX passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, under the loving care of Hospice of the South Plains. Joe was born February 23, 1956, to Joe Sr. and Faustina (Ortiz) Castillo in O’Donnell, TX where he was raised. He attended O’Donnell High School and then joined the U.S. Army Reserve where he served for...

Janie Munoz

Janie Munoz

Feb 18, 2024

Janie Munoz, 55, a resident of Lubbock since 1969, was gently lifted into heaven by her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Janie was born on January 24, 1969, in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.

Janie has been a resident of the Lubbock State Supported Living Center since she was approximately 6 months old. 

Janie...

Gwyneth Line

Gwyneth Line

Feb 16, 2024

Gwyneth “Gwen” Line, 97 years young, of O’Donnell Texas died Friday, February 16, 2024, after a short illness.

Gwen was born to the late T.S. Doss Sr. and Elsie Mae (Austen) Doss October 5, 1926 in Wellman Texas. She was raised in the Gomez Texas community in Terry County and graduated from Brownfield High School in 1945. She and Harold Ivan...