Obituaries

Jul 24, 2022

Melinda Michelle Hill (43) passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, in Lubbock. She was born December 2, 1978, to Michael Thomas and Brenda Joanne (Tuckness) Hill, in Lancaster, California. She graduated Smyer High School, in 1997, then attended South Plains College and West Texas A&M. Melinda went on to become an administrative assistant and an outdoor adventure trainer. She...

Jul 23, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Massingill (née Grey) was born in Beaumont, Texas, in 1933. She grew up with brothers Bob and Jim, father Ed (an accountant), and mother Bernice (a newspaper reporter). Mary was a bright student and gifted artist. She attended Lamar College (now University) where she majored in art education.

Mary and Harry B. Massingill, Jr., her...

Jul 23, 2022

Harold J. Douglas, (Doug), beloved father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend slipped into eternity to be with his Lord and Savior on July 23, 2022, after living an amazing 100 plus years.

He was born in Campbell, Hunt County Texas, December 12, 1921, to T.O. and Hattie Lou Douglas.  After graduating from Shallowater High School,...

Jul 22, 2022

Ellaine Griffin, 60, of Lubbock passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 in Lubbock.

Ellaine was born on April 3, 1962 in Big Spring, Texas to Ray Davidson and Iva Lee McBride Davidson.  She was raised in Big Spring and Lubbock and graduated from Lubbock Monterey High School.  She had work for University Medical Center, nursing homes,...

Jul 21, 2022

Linda Faye (Oliver) Moncibais passed away July 21, 2022, in Lubbock Tx. She was born November 24, 1948, to George Leon and Mary Estella (Bodie) Oliver, in Pensacola, Florida. Linda was a homemaker, taking care of husband Humberto Moncibais, and their children. She enjoyed helping others and loved animals. She will be missed by those who knew her and...

Jul 21, 2022

Patricia Sue (Tibbs) Warden passed away July 21, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. She was born July 27, 1931, to Byron and Hazel Lille (Fletcher) Tibbs in Chelsea, OK. Patricia graduated high school in 1948. She married Leo Warden, November 11, 1950; together they had 5 children, Michael, Jack, Janet, Sandy, and Judy. Patricia was of the Baptist faith, a...

Jul 18, 2022

Maria G. “Mama Chacha” Diaz, 77, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 18, 2022.  Maria was born on July 14, 1945, in La Pryor, Zavala County, Texas, to the late Gabriel Garza and Maria (Garcia) Garza.

Mrs. Diaz worked as an assembly worker for Tyco Industries for over...

Jul 17, 2022

Jackie Sue Lisemby, 97, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 17, 2022.  She was born on February 22, 1925, in Abernathy, Hale County, Texas, to the late J. W. Brooks and Pearl (Starkey) Brooks.

She attended Abernathy High School, graduating in 1943.  She met and married Frank Lisemby and was...

Jul 17, 2022

Carlos G. Vega, Jr. of Tahoka passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at the age of 81.  He was born November 12, 1940 in Taft, Texas to Carlos and Asulema (Guerrero) Vega.  At a young age the family moved to Lynn County.  He married Maria Almendarez on August 17, 1962 in Tahoka.  Carlos worked in the cotton ginning...

Jul 16, 2022

Andrew Kent Astwood, 57, of Lubbock, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 16, 2022.  Andrew was born on December 11, 1964, in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, to Victor C. and Sue Kathryn (Case) Astwood.

Andrew was the fifth child and fourth son to this family.  He grew up in Amarillo, Laredo and Lubbock, Texas.  Andrew...

Jul 16, 2022

Dolores Joy (Estes) Hofmann, was born on October 10, 1956, and passed away at 65 on July 16, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. Dolores grew up in Colorado, attending school there, and graduating from Fairview High School, class of 1975, in Boulder, CO. She attended college at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Dolores took art classes at C.U. Boulder and...

Jul 16, 2022

Tracy Lee Simonds, 69, of Lubbock, passed away on July 16, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones.  Tracy was born on May 11, 1953, in Lubbock, to the late Mr. and Mrs. James Simonds, Sr.

Tracy graduated from Plainview High School in 1972.  He worked as a used car salesman and baker. As a used...

Jul 16, 2022

Noble Dean Miller (76) passed away Friday, July 16, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. Noble was born August 3, 1945, to George Herbert and Mollie Moena (Crow) Miller in Littlefield TX. He graduated high school in Spring Lake, TX in 1963. After graduation, Noble joined the United States Air Force where he worked his way up to Sergeant. After being honorable...

Jul 15, 2022

Julie Ann Taylor passed away Friday, July 15, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. She was born to Robert Joseph and Juliana P. (Wittliff) Taylor, November 20, 1983, in Sacramento, CA. Julie graduated High School from Abilene Cooper. She was a Christian at heart and enjoyed playing "handbells," Julie played the handbells for the national anthem for the Texas Rangers baseball...

Jul 15, 2022

Brother Syl “Papaw” Moore passed away on July 15, 2022 at the age of 86 in Lubbock, Texas.  Syl was a loving and compassionate man who never missed an opportunity to serve someone. Syl dedicated his entire life to serving Jesus with his whole heart and loving his family unconditionally.

Syl was born on August 7, 1935...

Jul 13, 2022

Funeral Mass for Nancy Agan Owen will be held in the chapel at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church on Friday, July 15, 2022, at 10 AM with Father Jeremy Trull presiding and Father Bob Perry as concelebrant.  Burial will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park.  Visitation and rosary will be Thursday, July 14, 2022, from 6 PM to 8 PM at...

Jul 13, 2022

David Swayne (Scooter) Hrncirik, age 62, passed away on July 13, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. David (Scooter) was born March 16, 1960, in Seymour, TX, to Rudolph Anton and Madelyn Diane (Dunford) Hrncirik. He graduated from Window Rock High School, in Window Rock, Arizona.

Scooter lived on the Navajo Reservation, in Window Rock, AZ. He went to...

Jul 12, 2022

Floyd Gail DeGraffenreid, son of Floyd Z. and Emma Tarpley DeGraffenreid, of Spur, Texas, was born on March 29, 1945. He passed from this life on July 12, 2022 at his home. He was one of four children.  Floyd graduated from Spur High School and loved the rodeo. He furthered his education at Texas Tech University. He met and...

Jul 10, 2022

Blas S. Olivarez of Idalou passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at the age of 73.  He was born May 26, 1949 in Lorenzo to Manuel and Trinidad (Sanchez) Olivarez.  Blas attended New Deal High School and later made his home in Idalou.  He married JoAnn (Guerrero) Torres on February 1, 2008.  He retired from the gravel industry. ...

Jul 9, 2022

Lola Garza Sertuche (89) passed from this life July 9, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. She was born September 6, 1932, in Marlin, TX, to Mr. and Mrs. David Sertuche. Lola worked in food production, making pies for over 20 years. She not only worked but was instrumental in 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. “Grandma loved to cook, she was...