Obituaries
Dorothy Jarrett
Aug 4, 2014
Dorothy Jarrett of Lubbock passed away on Monday, August 4, 2014 at the age of 87. She was born June 26, 1927 in Lockney to Jno and Rose (Carthel) Belt. Dorothy graduated from Lockney High School in 1944 and worked as the high school secretary from 1970-1990. She and Charles Edwin “Bob” Jarrett eloped on August 5, 1945. He was...
Teresa Kay Hirsch
Aug 4, 2014
Teresa Kay Hirsch of Lubbock passed away on Monday, August 4, 2014 at the age of 55. She was born July 22, 1959 in Plainview and graduated from Tahoka High School. She went on to receive her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and worked as a cotton classer for USDA Cotton Grower. Teresa married Howard Hirsch on September 22, 2006 in...
John LeVick
Aug 3, 2014
The world lost a brilliant mind and generous soul when John LeVick passed away on August 3, 2014.
John was born on August 16, 1954, in Altus, OK. He grew up on the LeVick ranch and farm and graduated high school in Altus. He went on to attend college at the University of Oklahoma, graduating with a B.S. in Zoology....
Lorraine Welch
Jul 30, 2014
Lorraine Welch, age 96, passed away on July 30, 2014, at her home in Friona. She was born April 19, 1918 in Killeen, Texas. Her family moved to Parmer County in 1924 locating on a farm southwest of Friona. She graduated Bovina High School and, later, Texas Tech. She attended Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico and West Texas...
Nathalia June Nixon
Jul 30, 2014
Nathalia June Nixon, 89, entered into Glory Land on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 in Lubbock. Graveside service will be in the Iraan Cemetery in Iraan on Sunday, August 3, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. She will be laid to rest beside her beloved husband, W. H. “Wimpy” Nixon. Many years ago they chose this location as that is where they grew...
Lewis Martin Savage
Jul 28, 2014
Lewis Martin Savage, 68, died in Dallas, July 28, 2014. The oldest son of LeRoy and Dorothy Savage, Lewis graduated from Tascosa High School in 1964 and West Texas State University in 1968. For several years he taught at Hilltop and Hamlet Schools in Amarillo. After several years with Arizona Public Service, Lewis wrapped up his teaching career in Dallas....
Fabian Antonio Dominguez
Jul 28, 2014
Our beloved son, Fabian Antonio Dominguez of Palestine passed away on Monday, July 28, 2014 at the age of 4. He was born June 15, 2010 in Wilmington, North Carolina to Patricio and Angela (Rodriguez) Dominguez. Fabian was full of life and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Patricio...
Tony Joe Soliz
Jul 27, 2014
Tony Joe Soliz of Idalou passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the age of 75. He was born December 14, 1938 in Rotan to Frank and Susie (Carreon) Soliz. Tony worked as a farmer and later as a truck driver. He married Lupe Jordan on March 14, 1959. Tony was a member of St. Philip Catholic Church...
James Bruce Thornton
Jul 26, 2014
James Bruce Thornton, 63, of Lubbock died peacefully at home on Saturday, July 26, 2014. Bruce was born March 1, 1951 to James “Mickey” and Janice Donald Thornton. Born and raised in Lubbock, Bruce graduated from Lubbock High School in 1969 and attended Lubbock Christian College and also Texas Tech University. In 1972, he went into business for himself...
Barbara Gail Teeter
Jul 26, 2014
Barbara Gail Teeter of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at the age of 69. She was born November 9, 1944 in Brownfield to Johnie and Hazel (Irvin) Young. Gail married Sheldon Teeter on October 6, 1973 in Brownfield. She worked as a housewife and was a member of Grace Assembly of God.
Those left to cherish her...
Herman Whittman "Whit" Herring
Jul 23, 2014
Herman Whittman “Whitt” Herring of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at the age of 38. He was born July 23, 1975 in Ft. Worth. At a young age the family moved to Lubbock where Whitt graduated from Coronado High School. He went on to attend college before working as a truck driver for Lisa Trucking based out...
Sarah Rodriguez
Jul 22, 2014
Sarah Rodriguez of Lubbock passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at the age of 67. She was born December 22, 1946 in Lamesa to the late Salvador and Pauline (Reyes) Gonzales. For the last 41 years Sarah has been a social worker for the Department of Human Services and Child Protection Services. She had a love and passion for...
Richard Gene Fentiman
Jul 22, 2014
Richard Gene Fentiman of Lubbock passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at the age of 71. He was born April 13, 1943 in Wymore, Nebraska to Donna (Vasey) Fentiman. Richard graduated from Weatherford High School and went on to earn his doctorate degree in Ministry. Richard continued to minister until he was called home. His ministry was lifelong...
Amelia Garza Vasquez
Jul 20, 2014
Amelia Garza Vasquez of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at the age of 84. She was born July 8, 1930 in Robstown, Texas to Manuel and Guadalupe (Castillo) Garza. She worked many years as a nurse’s aide and as a line assembler for Texas Instruments. She married Locadio Vasquez on January 8, 1952 and was a...
Anita Jean Crittenden
Jul 20, 2014
Anita Jean Crittenden of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at the age of 77. She was born December 30, 1936 in Red Water, Texas to Virgil and Hazel (Satterfield) Ward. Jean married Wayne Crittenden on January 3, 1957 in Littlefield. She was a member of the non-denominational congregation.
Those left to cherish her memory are her...
Douglas "Doug" Blake Reese
Jul 19, 2014
Douglas “Doug” Blake Reese of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at the age of 57. He was born August 21, 1956 in Lubbock to Leon and Neva (Williams) Reese. He married Lesa Moore and was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Lesa; parents, Leon and Neva Reese; daughter,...
Robert H. Hammack, Jr.
Jul 16, 2014
Robert H. Hammack, Jr. of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at the age of 62. He was born June 27, 1952 in Aberdeen, Maryland to the late Robert and Muriel Hammack. For the last 35 years, Robert has worked as an X-Ray technician for University Medical Center and had many friends there.
Those left to cherish...
Walter "Pop" Driscoll
Jul 10, 2014
Walter "Pop" Driscoll of Lubbock passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at the age of 65. He was born April 25, 1949 in Santa Barbara, California to the late Bernard and Mary "Mumsie" (Hadley) Driscoll. Walt graduated from Georgetown Prep School and went on to attend Texas Tech University earning his Bachelor's degree in communication. He was a...
Anthony W. (Tony) Skeen
Jul 9, 2014
Anthony W. (Tony) Skeen, 55, of Austin, Texas, passed away July 9, 2014, following an 18-month battle with melanoma. He was born Feb. 16, 1959, in Clovis, NM, the son of Johnnie and Don Skeen. He was the youngest of three children and was raised in Lubbock, TX. He graduated from Lubbock High school in 1977 and obtained a Bachelor...
Tommie Ruth Berryhill
Jul 7, 2014
Tommie Ruth Berryhill of Lubbock passed away on Monday, July 7, 2014 at the age of 79. She was born May 15, 1935 in Wichita Falls to Albert and Ruby (Blackwell) Arp. Tommie married Ernest Berryhill on August 7, 1953 and worked as a homemaker. She served on the Lubbock Women’s Bowling League for many years and was of the...
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