Obituaries
Sheila Ruth Ogden
Jul 8, 2024
Sheila Ogden, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and, passed away on July 8, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. She was born on December 6, 1951, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to her parents Raymond LaVern and Alice Elaine (Clauson) Merrill.
Sheila will always be remembered for her kind and gentle soul, her unwavering love for her family, and her joyful spirit that lit up...
Terry Gail Hooper
Jul 7, 2024
Terry Gail Hooper of Lubbock passed away July 7, 2024 at the age of 82. She was born in Plainview, TX to Elbert and Mary (Foraker) Hooper. Terry grew up in Olton, TX graduating from Olton High School and from Lippert's Business College in Plainview, TX. She had a long and successful career as a court reporter in Lubbock County,...
Leslie Ray Paris
Jul 7, 2024
Leslie Ray Paris, eighty-nine, of Tahoka, Texas passed away on Sunday, July 7th, 2024. He was the third of nine children. Born in Hidalgo County on May 3rd, 1935, to Leslie Paris and Anna Violet Hedge Paris. He was the oldest son and after his father’s passing at 7 years old, he became the man of the house. Leslie left...
Vicki Lynn Wright
Jul 6, 2024
Vicki Lynn Wright passed away July 6, 2024 in Lubbock, Texas, surrounded by love.
Vicki was born in Lubbock on July 22, 1956. She attended Texas Tech University for several years and studied Child and Human Development. Vicki worked as a Social Worker at West Texas Hospital and later worked in HR for South Park Medical Center. She married Thomas Wright...
Carolyn Reynolds Cawthron
Jul 5, 2024
Carolyn Reynolds Cawthron of Lubbock passed away on July 5, 2024 at the age of 91. She was born June 2, 1933 in Lelia Lake, Texas to Keightly and Mamie (Brown) Reynolds. Carolyn grew up in Amarillo, graduating from Amarillo High School. Upon moving to Lubbock, she worked for Rip Griffin Travel Center for more than 30 years before retiring....
Marvin Lee Baugh
Jul 3, 2024
Marvin Lee Baugh, 89, of Lubbock, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord on July 3, 2024.
Marvin was born June 23, 1935 in Lebanon, Indiana to Elmer Baugh and Esta Mae (Green) Baugh. He attended high school in Zionsville, Indiana where he graduated in May 1953.
Marvin enlisted in the United States Air Force in January 1954 where he earned...
Loretta "Rita" M. Hill
Jul 3, 2024
Loretta “Rita” M. Hill, 85, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday evening, July 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 11, 1938, in Lubbock, Texas, to the late John William Haddock and Lou Frances (McDermitt) Haddock.
Rita attended and graduated from Lubbock High School. She met Everett Hill, the love...
Alan Michael Haney
Jul 3, 2024
Alan Michael Haney, 69, of Lubbock, TX, passed away, with his family by his side on July 3, 2024. He was born on December 16, 1954, in the Panama Canal at the US Navy Hospital.
Alan or “Doc”, as he was called, was a part of the Lubbock music scene for many years before he became too ill to perform.
Alan is...
Wilma Arlene (Arnold) Timmons
Jul 3, 2024
Wilma Arlene (Arnold) Timmons, 87, was born April 15, 1937, and passed into glory on July 3, 2024, in McKinney, Texas. Wilma’s children and grandchildren meant the world to her. She delighted in them and loved them deeply. Wilma worked at Texas Instruments, building educational products for many years. Her favorite hobby, from age twelve, was crocheting. People marveled at...
Andres "Andy" DeLeon
Jun 26, 2024
Andres “Andy” DeLeon of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the age of 77. He was born May 17, 1947 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Andres Salinas and Margarita Reyna DeLeon. As a young man, the family moved to Corpus Christi where he graduated high school and went on to attend Texas Tech University. Andy graduated with...
David Quintana
Jun 26, 2024
David Billy Quintana, 72, of Lubbock, TX, passed away, with his family by his side, on June 26, 2024. He was born on May 5, 1952, in Durango, CO, to Amarante Quintana and Margie (Silva) Quintana.
David married Margaret Ryan on January 19, 1973, in Pagosa Springs, CO.
In 1976 he began working at SPS, which later became Excel Energy, and remained...
James Hamilton
Jun 25, 2024
A gentleman and a gentle man, James Milburn Hamilton let go of his girls hands to take the hand of his Lord and Savior’s on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 in Lubbock, Texas.
James was born in Weatherford, Texas right on time August 14, 1963 at 12:50pm.
Clearly the most loved child of Charles and Beth Hamilton, James was adored beyond words.
He spent...
Shoan "Tailgate" Schuknecht
Jun 25, 2024
Shoan “Tailgate” Schuknecht, 54, of Anton passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in Amarillo. He was born June 18, 1970, in Slaton to David and Debbie Schuknecht. Shoan graduated from Monterey High School in 1988 and went on to attend Wayland Baptist College. He married Brandy Brunson on May 6, 2006. Shoan has been a member of the Boozefighters MC,...
Viola Ann (Saiz) Hoffman
Jun 23, 2024
Viola Ann (Saiz) Hoffman Passed away June 23, 2024, in Lubbock, TX She was born August 18, 1946, to Jose Ignacio and Magdalena Saiz, in Santa Rosa, NM. Viola married Jimmie Hoffman May 1, 1965, and they were together for 59 years; to this union, they had 2 daughters, Deborah and Marsha.
Viola was a homemaker, who loved her family dearly....
Becky Escobedo
Jun 22, 2024
Becky Escobedo, 50, of Lubbock, and loving wife of Larry Escobedo, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday morning, surrounded by her loving family. Becky was born on March 27, 1974, in Lubbock, to Robert Medina and the late Guadalupe (Gonzales) Medina.
Becky attended Dunbar Struggs High School, graduating with the senior class of 1992. She later attended...
Tomilee "Tomi" Engle
Jun 21, 2024
Tomilee (Tomi) Engle, 85, of Tahoka, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024. Tomi was born on March 11, 1939, in Bangs, TX to the late T.M. and Vera (Ragan) Phillips. She moved to Tahoka in 1949 with her family and has been a West Texas native for most of her life. Tomi loved Country Music and would travel around...
Blas Mojica, Jr.
Jun 19, 2024
In loving memory of Blas "Sonny" Mojica Jr., affectionately known as "Moe", who passed away on June 19, 2024 in Amarillo, Texas at the age of 85. Blas was born on October 16, 1938 to Blas and Nasaria Mojica in Lockhart, Texas.
Blas Mojica is preceded in death by his wife Maria de la Luz "Mary Lou" Mojica, Leti Wei...
Jeannie Dell Deavours
Jun 19, 2024
On June 19, 2024, the world lost a truly remarkable soul with the passing of Jeannie Dell Deavours. Jeannie, a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse who served tirelessly for 35 years, touched the lives of countless individuals with her compassion and selflessness.
Born on July 15, 1947, Jeannie's journey was one marked by resilience and determination. Overcoming obstacles, she pursued her passion...
Bruce Burkhart Bell
Jun 18, 2024
Bruce Bell, 93, of Lubbock, TX, passed away on June 18, 2024. He was born on August 4, 1930, in Detroit Michigan to James K. Bell and Garnett Burkhart.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 27th, 2024, at 10:00a.m. at Combest Family Memorial Chapel.
John Owens
Jun 18, 2024
John Henry Owens, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on June 18, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. He was born on September 17, 1951, in Plainview, Texas. John leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that will be cherished by all who were fortunate enough to know him.
In his journey through life, John was a devoted spouse...
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