Obituaries

Aug 4, 2022

Joe Vega, 86, of Tahoka, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 4, 2022.  Joe was born on August 6, 1935, in Robstown, Nueces County, Texas, to the late Carlos Vega and Asulema (Guerrero) Vega.

Joe was a cotton farmer in Lynn County most of his life, toiling in the field and making...

Aug 4, 2022

Richard Martinez, 58, of Lubbock passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 in Lubbock.

Richard was born on October 18, 1963 in Vernon, Texas to Domingo R. Martinez, Sr. and Sarah Ochoa Martinez.  He was raised in the Lubbock area, and he enjoyed listening to music, watching movies, fishing, spending time with his family, and watching his...

Aug 4, 2022

Paula Tamplin, 65, of Littlefield, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 4, 2022.  Paula was born on September 2, 1956, in Winters, Runnels County, Texas, to the late Albert Lawrence Meyers and Olga Earline (Kirby) Meyers.

She attended Tarrant County Junior College, where she obtained her Associates Degree in Mathematics.

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Aug 4, 2022

Paul Wayne Alexander, 76, of Lubbock passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 in Lubbock.

Paul was born on March 27, 1946 in Dallas County, Texas to Lemuel Berteal Alexander and Sue Dell McElyea Alexander.  He was raised in El Paso and graduated from Ysleta High School in 1964.  He married Nancy Jane Campbell on May 22,...

Aug 2, 2022

Jose “Joe” Rodriguez was called to his heavenly home Tuesday, August 2, 2022.  Joe was born in Mathis, Tx, to Sacarias and M. Paula (Sanchez) Rodriguez on March 16, 1949. He was a large man with a huge heart. The coined expression “tall, dark and handsome” was a most accurate description; though he was so unassuming that he never...

Jul 31, 2022

James David Holman (66) passed away July 31, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. He was born August 28, 1955, to James C. and Marion (Davidson) Holman in Lubbock, TX.

James graduated Texas Tech University in 1978 as a computer programmer. He enjoyed reading science journals, drawing, and working with his computer.

James was preceded in death by...

Jul 30, 2022

Jimmy Earl Partain was born in Cleburne, Texas on September 8, 1943. He passed from this life on  July 30, 2022.  He grew up loving sports and fishing, and the Lord- all three things he held close his entire life. Jimmy graduated from Reagan County High School in 1961 and went on to attend Abilene Christian College where he...

Jul 29, 2022

Kenny Hensley, 72, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 29, 2022.  Kenny was born on September 29, 1949, in Tahoka, Lynn County, Texas to the late Pat Hensley and Jo (Williams) Hensley.

He grew up on a farm and attended Borden County High School, graduating in 1968.  Following high school...

Jul 29, 2022

Sue Beck (Johnnie Sue) went home to her Savior on Friday, July 29th after a lengthy illness.  Services will be Thursday, August 4th at 2 PM at Calvary Baptist Church of Lubbock. Sue was born October 9, 1940, in Littlefield, Texas to John and Valerie Jackson. She attended school in Amherst and Littlefield and then moved to Madera, California...

Jul 28, 2022

Linda Lou Pierce, 71, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, July 28, 2022.  Linda was born on October 24, 1950, in Hollis, Harmon County, Oklahoma, to the late Rueben Garfield Pierce and Lula Viola (Tice) Pierce.

Linda worked as a bank document shredder for the National Bank of Commerce in...

Jul 28, 2022

Wesley Ann Oleson, 55, of Lubbock passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022. She was born on June 3, 1967 to Truman and Delores Solomon in Monahans, Texas. Wesley graduated in 1985 and went on to be a dedicated nurse for 30 years. She was of the Baptist faith and was saved at 12 years old.

Welsey had a big...

Jul 27, 2022

Romelia Espinoza (86) passed away July 27, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. She was born June 15, 1936, to Felipe and Guadalupe Melendez (Tarin) Barron in Mexico. Romelia married Jose Espinoza in 1961. She raised their children while working as a waitress. Her greatest accomplishment was the love she shared with, while caring for, her 5 great-grandkids.

Romelia...

Jul 27, 2022

Joy Brookshire-Tippit, 89, a life-long resident of Lynn County, was lifted into Heaven by her Lord and Savior, on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.  Joy was born on October 21, 1932, in Lubbock, to the late Albert and Gussie (Parsons) Williams.

She married the love of her life, James Brookshire, and they raised two children, Jan and David. ...

Jul 26, 2022

Gayla Jean Fisher Hohn, Age 87, passed away July 26, 2022.  She was born to Ernest and Martha (Staggs) Fisher in Brownwood, TX on July 25, 1935.  She grew up in Lubbock graduating from Lubbock High in 1953.

Gayla married Harold Hohn on July 31,1953 in Lubbock, TX.  Harold took her from the big city to the...

Jul 25, 2022

JC Armstrong Jr. age 93 of Plainview, passed away July 25, 2022.  Graveside service will be at 10am, Friday, July 29, 2022, at Ropes Cemetery.  The family will receive friends and family from 4-7pm on July 28, 2022, at Rock City Church Event Center, 5911 4th Street, Lubbock, TX 79416.

JC was born November 13, 1928, in...

Jul 24, 2022

James Dodson (JD) Coursey, 84, of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022.  He was born in Draw, Texas on December 9, 1937 to Woodrow Wilson and Ruby Jewel (Brewer) Coursey.  JD graduated from Levelland High School and took classes at Texas Tech University.  He married Agnes Oliver in February, 1957 and she preceded him in death in...

Jul 24, 2022

Juanita Juarez Ybarra (79) passed away July 27, 2022. She was born May 13, 1943, to Abraham and Juanita (Tienda) Juarez, in Lexington TX. Juanita married Armando Ybarra, August 17, 1973. Juanita had 4 children, Pedro Castillo, John Castillo, Sylvia Ybarra and Katherine Salto.

She was a strong, Christian woman who feared the Lord. Juanita was born in Lexington,...

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 24, 2022

Betty Jo Ann “Jody” Brundrett, 78, of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 in Lubbock surrounded by her loving family.

Betty (“Jody”) was born on January 20, 1944 in San Antonio, Texas to Warner Morris Brundrett and Jo Ann Davis Brundrett and was raised in a military family. She lived in San Antonio...

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...