Obituaries
Isiah Lee Torres
Aug 3, 2023
Isiah Lee Torres,38, of Lubbock Tx was born on August 2, 1985 to Janet Moreno and Armando Gonzales. Isiah was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on August 3, 2023. Isiah was a barber who enjoyed to make people look “fresh”. He was a joker who loved to make people laugh. Isiah had a smile that could never...
Manuel Mojica, Jr.
Aug 1, 2023
Manuel Mojica, Jr. passed from this life August 1, 2023. He was born into this life March 2, 1972, to Manuel Sr. and Mary Ann Mojica, in Lubbock, TX. Manuel Jr. graduated from Lubbock High School in 1992; he became a skilled forklift operator for McLane High Plains. Manuel enjoyed reading, watching movies and football, and he was a...
Jerry Don Isbell
Jul 31, 2023
“Such is the life and death of a good cowboy." - Larry McMurtry
Jerry Don Isbell, 75, of Lubbock, Texas passed away peacefully at home on July 31, 2023.
Jerry was born to Paul D. Isbell and Evelyn Powell on November 13th, 1947 in Hugo, Oklahoma. Jerry along with his five siblings grew up and attended school in Hobbs,...
Jon Wayne Lamberson
Jul 28, 2023
A memorial service for Jon Wayne Lamberson is scheduled for 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Combest Family Funeral Home in Lubbock, Texas. Pastor Brad Ingram will officiate the memorial service. Jon passed away on July 28, 2023. Jon was born August 2, 1946, in Hedley, Texas to Thomas and Jonnie Webb Lamberson. Jon spent most of his...
Sheri Noble
Jul 28, 2023
Sheri Louise Noble passed away July 28, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. She was born July 19, 1956, to Herbert and Elizabeth Morrison, in Huntington, WV. Sheri attended South Plains Community College, earning her certification as a Home Health Aide. She was a Christian at heart.
Those remaining to cherish her memories are her children; Christopher Matthew Morrison, Seth Alexander...
Mitchell Hiroki Nitta
Jul 28, 2023
Mitchell Hiroki Nitta, age 85, longtime resident of Lubbock, Texas, died Friday, July 28, 2023. A Funeral Mass will be held in the chapel at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 10:00 AM. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM with a rosary following starting at 7:00 PM...
Steven Hodge Owen
Jul 27, 2023
Steven Hodge Owen, 70, of Lubbock, was called home on Thursday, July 27th, after a brief battle with cancer. “Even-Steven” was the tenth child born to Lewis and Elizabeth Lupton Owen on March 18, 1953, in Lubbock. He attended Christ the King School and graduated from Jayton High School in 1971. Steve lived with his brother, Mike, and sister-in-law Kathy,...
Kimberly "K-Rae" Hendley
Jul 27, 2023
Kimberly Rae Hendley, 30, passed peacefully at home on July 27, 2023. Affectionately known as K-Rae, she was born February 17, 1993, to Roy Don and Carole Hendley and sister Christie in Lubbock.
Always on the go, K-Rae’s interests included rodeo, stock shows, basketball, fitness, modeling, traveling and anything adventurous! From sky diving to hiking, she was always...
John Starcher
Jul 26, 2023
John Roscoe Starcher, age 62, was born on December 8, 1960 in Tacoma, Washington to Melvin and Grace Starcher. He passed from this life on July 26, 2023. He is survived by his sisters: Annette Evers, Janice Brown, Cheryl Harper, and Mayre Stewart, and by his brothers: Ken Starcher, Dane Thomason, Jay Lyle Thomason, and Terry Qualls. He dearly loved...
Cecilia V. (Villalovos) Rodriguez
Jul 26, 2023
Cecilia V. Rodriguez, 72, of Petersburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, July 26, 2023. Cecilia was born on October 9, 1950, in Waelder, Gonzales County, Texas, to the late Paul Villalovos, Sr., and Victoria (Martinez) Villalovos.
She met Jesse Rodriguez, Sr., the love of her life, and they were united in marriage on...
William Joseph Thiel
Jul 23, 2023
A funeral service for William “Billy” Thiel is scheduled for Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 11:00AM, at Combest Family Funeral Homes in Lubbock, with Pastor Joel Perez officiating. The family will receive friends and family for a time of visitation on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, from 4:30PM to 7:00PM, with a Holy Rosary recited by Aileen Everett beginning at...
Melba Sue Roby Berry
Jul 23, 2023
Melba Sue Roby Berry, 78, of Lubbock, TX, passed away on Sunday, July 23,2023. Melba was born on October 26, 1944, in Borger, TX, to Elsie Messenger andToney Roby.
Melba married Gene Berry of Lubbock, TX on September 8, 2017, in Amarillo,TX.
Melba was a hard worker, who loved to socialize and spend time with her friendsand family. She...
Rita Kay Linde
Jul 19, 2023
Rita Kay (Baker) Linde, 77, of Lubbock, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 11, 1946, in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, to the late Dwight Baker and Donna Ruth (Biegar) Baker.
Rita was married to John Linde. He preceded her in death on October 25, 2019.
Rita was a...
Debbi Summerlin
Jul 18, 2023
Debbi Marlene Summerlin was called home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 18th, 2023.
“Little Debbi” was born on August 7th, 1953, to parents J.C. and Margie Summerlin in Levelland, TX. She was the youngest of 4 siblings, Julene, Shirley, and Artis.
Debbi’s spunky and outgoing personality made her a perfect fit for the cheerleading squad at...
JL Cooper
Jul 15, 2023
JL Cooper, 89 of Lubbock, TX passed away July 15, 2023 at home surrounded by loved ones. The family will be hosting a visitation of family and friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Combest Funeral Home in the Oak Crest Suite. Services to celebrate JL’s life is scheduled on Friday, July 21,...
Elsa Fernandez
Jul 12, 2023
Elsa Fernandez, 72, of Lubbock, passed away on Wednesday evening, July 12, 2023. Elsa was born on January 22, 1951, in Texas.
She attended and graduated from Anton High School.
Elsa met Pedro “Pete” Fernandez, the love of her life, and they were married on December 2, 1984, in Lubbock.
Elsa was a hair stylist most of her life,...
David Richard Watkins
Jul 11, 2023
Dave Richard Watkins passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, surrounded by family in his home in Lubbock, TX. He was born Monday, August 11, 1952, to Jack and Elaine (Stockwell) Watkins in Uniontown, PA. After graduating from Wichita Falls High School in 1970, Dave served as a Captain in the US Marine Corps, where he flew helicopters as a...
James Escamilla Cardona
Jul 10, 2023
James Cardona, 37, of Lubbock, passed away on Monday morning, July 10, 2023. James was born to Gilbert G. Cardona, Jr. and Marta Diana (Escamilla) Wheeler.
James attended school in Lubbock. He loved to fish, go out on the boat and enjoy the water. His family related that he loved to BBQ anything that he could get his hands...
Jeremy Jermaine Johnson
Jul 10, 2023
Jeremy Jermaine Johnson, 40, of Lubbock, transitioned on Monday morning, July 10, 2023. Jeremy was born on October 19, 1982, to Samuel Johnson, Jr. and Karon (Johnson) French.
Jeremy attended and graduated from McMichael High School in North Carolina. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Air Force. He has worked at the Texas Tech University...
Terry Lee Musgrove
Jul 9, 2023
Terry Lee Musgrove (75) passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. He was born Thursday, April 29, 1948, to Bill and Celeste (Hergost) Musgrove in Missoula MT. The Musgrove family moved to Arizona, where Terry attended schools, graduating in 1960 from Kingman High School, Kingman AZ.
Terry enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country for...
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