Obituaries

Jul 6, 2022

Jordan Danner, 35, of Lubbock, Texas passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022. She was born September 15, 1986 to Doug and Judy Danner in Lubbock. Jordan graduated from Monterey High School. She was of the presbyterian faith.

Jordan worked as a phlebotomist for many years. She loved cook outs with family and friends and enjoyed watching scary...

Jul 6, 2022

Betty Lanell (Low) Jansa (84) passed from this life July 6, 2022, in Lubbock, TX at home and surrounded by her family. She was born July 9, 1937, to Thomas Ray and Betty Alverene (Langford) Low, in Brady, TX. Upon graduating high school, Betty enrolled to Texas Tech University, where she obtained her bachelor's degree and went on to...

Jul 4, 2022

Claudella "Marie" Scott Line (92) passed from this life July, 4, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. She was born August 8, 1929, to Claude Milton and Bessie Lee (Kropp) Scott, in Sweetwater, TX. Marie resided in Sweetwater, where she met the love of her life, Sig Line; they married September 1, 1950. Together, they had two children, Sig, Jr. and Michael. Marie...

Jul 4, 2022

Ricky Schweitzer Moss, 70, of Lubbock, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  Ricky was born on October 8, 1951, in Matador, Motley County, Texas, to Frances (Schweitzer) Moss and the late James P. Moss.

Ricky attended Christ the King Cathedral Catholic School, graduating in 1970.  Following graduation, he attended Texas Tech...

Jul 2, 2022

If there ever was a champion for Lubbock, Texas, and all that it has to offer, it was Ty Cooke. Alex "Ty" Cooke, Jr. died, peacefully, in his sleep on July 2. He was just 77 years old.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 11, 2022, at Second Baptist...

Jul 2, 2022

Maria Elsa Sanchez (65) passed from this life July 2, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. She entered this life April 24, 1957, to Lucio and Ana Maria (Sotelo) Dominguez, in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico. Maria married Eduwiges Sanchez February 24, 1973. Together, they had 4 children, Yesenia, Abigail, Ruben Isacar, and Jaaziel Neftali. While Eduwiges made his life as a carpenter,...

Jul 2, 2022

Frank Espino Lara, Sr., 82, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 2, 2022.  Mr. Lara was born on July 21, 1939, in Hearne, Robertson County, Texas, to the late Jesse Lara, Sr. and Juanita (Espino) Lara.

He met Lydia Montelongo, the love of his life, and they were married on...

Jul 1, 2022

Joshua Carl Blakey (41) passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. Joshua was born to Fred Andrew and Shirley Ann (Reich) Blakley February 27, 1981, in Amarillo, TX. Joshua, raised by his mother, attended the school for the blind, in Austin, from kindergarten through 6th grade. He then went back to Canyon, to complete Junior High and...

Jul 1, 2022

Cecilia (Quirino) Gonzales, 80, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 1, 2022.  Cecilia was born on December 15, 1941, in Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas, to the late Anacleto Quirino, Sr. and Ignacia (Acosta) Quirino.

Cecilia’s great joy was being surrounded by children and took delight in making them feel...

Jul 1, 2022

Joshua Carl Blakey (41) passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. Joshua was born to Fred Andrew and Shirley Ann (Reich) Blakley February 27, 1981, in Amarillo, TX. Joshua, raised by his mother, attended the school for the blind, in Austin, from kindergarten through 6th grade. He then went back to Canyon, to complete Junior High and High...

Jul 1, 2022

Frank Jacob Horne

On Friday, July 1, 2022, Frank Jacob Horne, loving husband and father of three children passed away, in Lubbock, TX, at the age of 90.

Frank was born July 16, 1931, to Kenneth and Irene Horne, in Cathay, North Dakota. After graduating high school, Frank served his county in the United States...

Jun 30, 2022

Jim passed from this life June 30, 2022, in Lubbock, TX, at 87 years of age. He entered this life June 23, 1935, in Altus, OK, to Martin Lewis and Mable (Glover) Ervin. Jim grew up in Brownfield and graduated from Brownfield High School. He married Theresa Caffey December 14, 1979. Together they had 2 daughters, Kim and Penny....

Jun 28, 2022

Carla (Wilke) Cavender, 67, of Wilson, passed away on Tuesday evening, June 28, 2022.  She was born on March 5, 1955, in Lubbock, Texas to Mary Frances (Campbell) Wilke and the late Carlton Wallace Wilke.

Carla attended Wilson High School, graduating with the senior class of 1973.  Following graduation, she lived in Lubbock, Austin, and California before...

Jun 26, 2022

Virginia Robles, 88, of Lubbock, Texas passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022. Virginia was born May 9, 1934 in Calvert, Texas to Radolfo and Izauro Lazono Santos. In 1952 she married the love of her life, David Robles, who preceded her in death in 1986. Virginia was of the Catholic faith. Virginia received her GED later in life and worked...

Jun 26, 2022

Juanita (Valdez) Rosas, 78, of Lamesa, passed away Sunday morning, June 26, 2022. Juanita was born on December 27, 1943, in Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas to the late Isadoro Valdez and Petra (Martinez) Valdez. She married Luis Rosas in Edinburg, Texas and he preceded her in death in 2003. She was a homemaker, loved her children and was very family...

Jun 24, 2022

Adam Aritamo Navarrette passed from this life on June 24, 2022, in Lubbock, TX at the age of 50. He entered this life on August 19, 1971, to Sylvia Cardona in Lubbock, TX.  His mother preceded him in death.

Adam was a skilled commercial and residential painter.  He was very handy and always willing to give of...

Jun 24, 2022

Keenan passed from this life June 24, 2022, in Lubbock, TX. At the age of 25; He entered this life August 13, 1996, to Henry Martinez, Jr, and Vineta Uigeaese, in Torrance, CA. Keenan graduated high school from South Plains Academy in 2015. Keenan was preceded in death by his mother, Vineta Uigaese. Those who Keenan left to cherish...

Jun 22, 2022

Bill McGlaun, 90, of Floydada, passed away on Wednesday morning, June 22, 2022. Bill was born on April 28, 1932, in Athens, Henderson County, Texas, to the late Joseph Andrew McGlaun and Nannie Elizabeth (Shelton) McGlaun. Bill met and married Wanda Nalls on September 14, 1956, in Kaufman, Texas. Wanda preceded him in death on December 23, 2002. Bill attended...

Jun 21, 2022

Patricia Irene Byrd Baker, 82, of Lubbock passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 in Lubbock. Visitation will be on Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 11AM - 8 PM at Combest Family Funeral Home in Lubbock, 2210 Broadway, and the family will receive friends from 5 - 7 PM. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Sunday at Petersburg Cemetery....

Jun 20, 2022

Carl "Bud" Francis, 85, of Tahoka, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022. He was born on July 4, 1936, in Plainview, Hale County, Texas, to the late Ernest Scott Francis and Addie (Brasher) Francis. Carl graduated from high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He attended the University of New Mexico and Riverside Poly in Riverside, California. He enlisted in...