Obituaries

Nov 29, 2022

Randy Joe Jackson, 72, of Lubbock passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. He was born on May 19, 1950 in Lamesa, Texas to Edgar Joe Jackson and Betty Jean (Daniel) Jackson. Randy graduated from O’Donnell High School in 1968 before attending South Plains Junior College. After graduating, he worked as an engineer for Signode Strapping Company for over...

Nov 28, 2022

Roberto Ruel, Sr., 75, passed away November 28, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. He was born July 15, 1947, to Reynaldo and Molina (Contreras) Ruel, in Pharr, TX. Roberto made his life as a Loving husband, father, and a master plumber; he was employed with Texas Tech for many years.

Roberto was preceded in death by his wife,...

Nov 28, 2022

Ann Hartwig Eaker, 82, of O’Donnell passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Ann was born on July 9, 1940, in Mercedes, Texas to Oscar Lewis Hartwig and Edith Frances Goodwin Hartwig.  She was raised in Weslaco; graduated from Weslaco High School and attended Texas A & I in Kingsville.  While...

Nov 27, 2022

Jimmy Dean Lemmond, 65, was called home on November 27, 2022, with his daughter Priscilla by his side. Jimmy was born October 12, 1957, to Bobby and Naomi (Duncan) Lemmond, in Lubbock, TX. He was next to the last of 6 children.

Jimmy enjoyed football and was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan, even cheering for them while...

Nov 25, 2022

Jimmie Faye "Mimi" Kennedy began her journey in God’s Kingdom on November 25th, 2022. Faye was born on April 21st, 1947, in Lubbock. She attended Lubbock High School and received her Nursing degree from South Plains College. Faye married her “Honey”, Larry on August 8th, 1964, in Lubbock TX.

Faye met the love of her life in...

Nov 25, 2022

Ramona Joy Hallford, LUBBOCK- On November 25, 2022, Ramona went to be with her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. Ramona was born on July 25, 1938, in Seymour, Texas. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Carl, for sixty years. Ramona was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She enjoyed cooking for her family and...

Nov 25, 2022

Joseph "Joe" Michael Nisbet, 61, of Lubbock passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 in Lubbock.  Cremation is under the personal care of Combest Family Funeral Homes and Crematory in Lubbock.  Private family memorial services will be held at a later date.

Nov 25, 2022

Loyd Earl “Bunny” Pierce, 99, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Friday morning, November 25, 2022.  Bunny was born on September 2, 1923, in Draw, Lynn County, Texas, to the late Joseph Pierce and Maude (Rothlis) Pierce.

He met Reba Kent, and they were married on August 27, 1975, in Corpus Christi. ...

Nov 24, 2022

Myrna Noemi Martinez-Munoz, 62, of Lubbock passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022. She was born on April 8, 1960, in El Salvador and raised by her father Jose Manuel Munoz and mother Susana Munoz. While in El Salvador, Myrna worked for many years as a nurse in El Hospital Rosales. In 1986 she met Rosendo Hernandez and then...

Nov 24, 2022

Ronald “Ronnie” W. Beck Jr., 57, of Lubbock, Texas passed away on November 24, 2022. He was born on November 4, 1965, in Amarillo, Texas. Ronnie was raised by Victor and Mary Lomeli. He was a member of the Austin State Supported Living Center before transferring to Lubbock State Supported Living Center. Ronnie worked at the school as a...

Nov 22, 2022

Val (Wasco) Nissley, 83, passed away November 22, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. She was born May 19, 1939, in Goldberg, Germany. Val went on to become a Registered Nurse.

Val was preceded in death by her mother, Gertrud Helene Stigler. Those left to cherish her memories are her son, Jason Carrizales, 3 grandchildren, Yelissa, Taylor, and Jay,...

Nov 21, 2022

Senaido “Cowboy” Hernandez, 83, of Tahoka passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 in Tahoka surrounded by his family.

Senaido was born on May 24, 1939 in Brownsville, Texas to Praxeaes Hernandez and Margarita Camacho Hernandez.  He had lived in Tahoka for many years working in farming for Norman J. Kelln, Jr., John Hawthorne, Jack Miller and...

Nov 21, 2022

Dwayne Vaughan, 93, of Hurst and formerly of the Lubbock and Tahoka area, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday morning, November 21, 2022.  Dwayne was born on January 15, 1929, in Wynnewood, Garvin County, Oklahoma, to the late Ira Vaughan and Ruby (Newton) Vaughan.

He met Odell Swanner and they were united in...

Nov 19, 2022

Houston Wayne Powell, born in Paducah, Texas, to Homer and Hester Houston Powell, died November 19, 2022, at the age of 86. As a farm boy, he attended several schools on the South Plains, ultimately graduating from Lubbock High School.

He attended Texas Tech on a baseball and football scholarship, but focused on baseball, saying that he...

Nov 18, 2022

Joe Flores (84) passed away Friday, November 18, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. He was born Friday, December 24, 1937, to Jose and Louisa (Cantu) Flores, in Marlin, TX. Joe married Antonia (Munoz) Flores on December 28, 1953. Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Joe and his wife, Antonia, were pastors at Full Gospel New Life Church...

Nov 18, 2022

Connie Gail Branum, 74, of Lubbock, Texas passed away from her earthly home on November 18, 2022. She was born on November 29, 1947, to Clovis Lindley Branum and Reba Ann (Mullin) Branum in Lubbock, Texas. Connie attended Lubbock High School. In her early years of work, she was a seamstress at Quest and Sons where she created boat...

Nov 17, 2022

Eufemia “Pam” Estrada, 66, of New Home passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 in Tahoka surrounded by her family.

Pam was born on October 23, 1956 in Brazos County, Texas to Urbano Estrada, Jr. and Maria Francisca Martinez.  She was raised in Bryan and on the farm in New Home and graduated from New Home High...

Nov 16, 2022

Shannon Louis Fox was born in Lubbock Texas March 23, 1971, to Marshall and Verna Fox. He went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on November 16, 2022, in Lubbock Texas at the age of 51. He is survived by his father Marshall Louis Fox, his brother Russell Bryan Fox, sister-in-law Tristy Nell Peek Fox, nieces Savanna...

Nov 16, 2022

Tate Kelly Forsythe, infant daughter of Justin Blake Forsythe and Bailey Marie Barnett Forsythe, entered into Heaven on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 in Lubbock.

Tate is survived by her parents, Justin and Bailey Forsythe, grandparents, Jay Forsythe and Crystall Hitt, and Kelly and Amanda Barnett.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 23, 2022...

Nov 15, 2022

Matthew “Matt” Wray Adams, 65, of Lubbock passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. He was born on July 25, 1957 in Amarillo, Texas to Charles Adams and Dorothy Farrel. Matt attended Texas Tech University where he graduated with his bachelor’s degree in architecture. He worked for BGR Architects, Inc. in Lubbock, Texas. He served our country in the...