Obituaries

May 4, 2023

Margarita Rodriguez, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the age of 92. Margarita was born in Rockdale, Texas on April 26, 1931, and lived a full and happy life. Throughout her life, Margarita had a passion for knitting and crochet, creating countless beautiful pieces that will be cherished...

May 3, 2023

Alfred Eugene “Gene” Benson passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at the age of 78.  Gene was born on May 20, 1944, to Ira “Slim” and Ruth Benson of Abernathy. He attended Abernathy Schools until he heard the calling of the United States Marines at which time he joined in October 1962. Gene married Wanda “Sue” Wilson of...

May 1, 2023

Alyssa C. Owens, a selfless champion whose caring spirit sought to make people’s lives better and who worked tirelessly to uplift her family, friends, and community, died on May 1. She was 35.

A youthful soul, Alyssa’s sudden death was tragic and came after she was involved in a vehicle crash while traveling to her home in...

Apr 30, 2023

David Brian Lancin, 63, of Lubbock, Texas peacefully passed away April 30th, 2023, surround by his family. David was born March 24, 1960, in Clovis, New Mexico to Herbert Lancin and Maggie (Ervin) Lancin.

David worked as an auto porter, which he loved because he could be around all types of vehicles. When he wasn’t at work,...

Apr 30, 2023

Emily Hartmann Winton was born to Richard and Barbara (Stevulak) Hartmann August 18, 1977 in Atlanta, GA. She left this earth April 30, 2023 to dance in the streets of Heaven.

Emily grew up in Houston, TX and then graduated from Texas Tech University where she met her soulmate Landon Winton. They were married August 19, 2000...

Apr 29, 2023

Norma Kaye Harrison, 75, of Lubbock passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on April 29, 2023. She was born on July 16, 1947 in Morton, TX. She graduated from Cooper High School in 1964 and attended South Plains College with study focus in business. She is survived by brothers Clay Harrison and Ray Harrison as well...

Apr 29, 2023

Leonardo Gonzales, 62, of Lubbock, Texas passed away April 29, 2023.  Leonardo was born December 29, 1960 in Muleshoe, Texas to Ramon and Elvira (Vela) Gonzales. In 1985 Leonardo married Rosa Baeza. He was a member of Trinity Church.

Leonardo was a car salesman for many years until his retirement in 2017. He loved his family dearly....

Apr 28, 2023

Lisa Selby Brooks was born November 22, 1938, in Dallas, Texas to Lawrence H. and Lois Curry. She passed from this mortal body on April 28, 2023.  Lisa earned a GED and worked her way through dental assistant school as a single mother. When she retired from the medical industry, she was scrub nurse for an oral surgeon. Lisa...

Apr 28, 2023

Vernon Leon Burton, 84, of O’Donnell, passed away on Friday afternoon, April 28, 2023.  Vernon was born on January 2, 1939, in Rule, Haskell County, Texas, to the late Alton Burton and Leola Marie (Vernon) Burton.

He grew up in the Knox City area and attended school there.

Vernon...

Apr 28, 2023

Freddy Juarez was born November 8, 1989 and was raised and loved by his parents, Nicholas and JoAnna Sandobal, Jr.  Freddy was received into the arms of the Lord and rejoiced with his Grandpa Juarez on the morning of April 28, 2023.

Freddy will always be remembered as a titan on the baseball diamond and a threat...

Apr 26, 2023

Rudy Hernandez, 61, of Lubbock, Tx, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 26. He was born on November 30, 1961, in Plainview, Tx, to Fransico “Frank” Hernandez and Evengelina (Franco) Hernandez.

Rudy had a never ending passion for all things baseball. From playing the sport, watching, and attending games, to being an umpire for many local teams and high...

Apr 25, 2023

Irene Flores Mendez, 82, of Lubbock, Texas passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Irene was born December 7, 1940, in Lubbock to Menories and Salome Flores. Irene married the love of her life, Nicanor Z. Mendez, Sr. in 1955 until his passing in 2020. Irene was strong in her Catholic faith. She enjoyed music and had many hobbies including...

Apr 24, 2023

Thomas Coleman Burgess, 43, of Wolfforth, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023.  He was born on March 11, 1980, in Lubbock, Texas, to Issam Nasib Hassan and Beverly Sue Burgess.

Thomas attended Lubbock schools and graduated from Coronado High School.  Following high school, he attended South Plains College.  He owned and operated Tomcat’s Tree Trimming for...

Apr 22, 2023

Marla A. Alonzo, 48, of Lubbock, passed away on April 22, 2023, surrounded by those she loved most. She was born on January 16, 1975, in Lubbock, TX to Carlos Alonzo and Sylvia Trevino.

She attended Shallowater and Lubbock-Cooper schools and later met her former husband, Raymond Yannis. They were married for 23-years and had 3 children....

Apr 22, 2023

James Dale Thiebaud, 65, of Idalou, Tx, passed away on April 22, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born September 3rd, 1957, to Norman Martin Thiebaud and Cardelia Jordan in Odessa, Tx.

James married Donna Jean Bartlett November 21st, 1992, in Petersburg, Tx. James was a member of the First Baptist Church in Petersburg then...

Apr 20, 2023

Colline (Williams) Rhodes, 89, of Lubbock, passed away at home on April 20, 2023. She was born on January 8, 1934, in Carey, Texas to Horace and Glenna (Pharr) Williams. Colline graduated from Petersburg High School in 1951. As a freshman, she was on the varsity basketball team and voted Best All-Around Athlete.

She married Harrold D...

Apr 19, 2023

Jonelle C. (Caffey) Knisley (97) passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. She was born Monday, August 3, 1925, to Leo Clyde and Clysta Della (Hurt) Caffey, in Loop, TX. Jonelle attended and graduated from Loop High School in 1940 and attended Texas Tech University for a short period of time. Jonelle married James (Jim) Samuel Knisley...

Apr 18, 2023

Logan “Buster” Lemuel Harrison, 68, of Tahoka, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. He was born on February 1, 1955, in Cabool, Missouri to Logan Lindburgh Harrison and Muriel Audrey Roberts. Logan’s family moved around while he was growing up, he was raised all over. He attended El Dorado Springs Missouri High School and Fresno City College where...

Apr 18, 2023

Maria De Jesus “Nana” Rodriguez passed away on April 18, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas surrounded by her family.  She was born on June 20, 1955, in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.  She moved to Lubbock in 1978 and started her career with Texas Tech and retired in 2013.

A beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  Besides her love for always...

Apr 18, 2023

Elmer Wilson, Jr., 67, of Levelland, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, April 18, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Elmer was born to Elmer Wilson, Sr., and Laura (Embra) Wilson on January 17, 1956, in Hearne, Robertson County, Texas.

Elmer grew up in Lynn County, graduating from Tahoka High School in 1975.  He was baptized...