Obituaries

Joan Adkins

Joan Adkins

Dec 21, 2013

 

Joan Adkins of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at the age of 88.  She was born June 17, 1925 in Mangum, Oklahoma to Carl and Hattie Mae (Sheumaker) Owens.  At a young age, the family moved to Tahoka where she graduated and went on to attend Texas Tech University.  She married Glen Adkins in November of...

Larry Dowe Foster

Larry Dowe Foster

Dec 20, 2013

 

Larry Dowe Foster of Lubbock passed away on Monday, December 20, 2013.  He was born February 10, 1951 in Dimmitt to the late Elwin Dowe and Kathleen Joyce (Leeth) Foster.  He worked as a loader at a local freight company.  Larry was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He enjoyed disc golf and was a member of  the Professional...

Kevin Lee Smith

Kevin Lee Smith

Dec 18, 2013

 

Idis Clyde Bryce of Eastland passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at the age of 66.  He was born November 24, 1946 in Snyder, Texas to James and Marjorie (Martin) Bryce.  Idis was a plumber by trade.  He was a veteran in the U.S. Army.

Those left to cherish his memory are three daughters, Sandra Sanchee of Grandprairie, Texas,...

Frank Howell Barnett

Frank Howell Barnett

Dec 16, 2013

 

Frank Howell Barnett was born in Sudan, TX January 25, 1931, to J. O. Barnett Sr. and Susie Howell Barnett.  He passed away in Lubbock, TX on December 16, 2013.  His family moved to Clovis, NM in 1937, where Frank spent his formative years.  

In Clovis, Frank discovered the two great loves that would define him for the...

Dorothy "Dolly" Allen Cooke

Dorothy "Dolly" Allen Cooke

Dec 15, 2013

 

Dorothy “Dolly” Allen Cooke Green died on December 15, 2013 in Lubbock, Texas after a brief illness.  She was born March 10, 1936 to Dorothy Allen and Hugh Brent Cooke, Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee.  Dolly graduated from East High School in Memphis, TN and earned a B.A. in History from Southwestern at Memphis (Rhodes College), graduating with honors.  She...

Juan "Johnny" Guevara

Juan "Johnny" Guevara

Dec 14, 2013

 

Juan Jose “Johnny” Guevara of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the age of 49.  He was born February 6, 1964 in Petersburg. He worked as a carpet layer.  Johnny loved rock-n-roll music and shopping at the thrift stores.  He liked football and was a big Dallas Cowboys fan.  Johnny enjoyed spending time with his children...

Jimmy Nathan Bellar, II

Jimmy Nathan Bellar, II

Dec 14, 2013

 

Jimmy Bellar, II of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the age of 52.  He was born April 20, 1961 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to Jimmy and Virginia Lee (Dawson) Bellar.  He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother and stepfather, Virginia “Topsy” and Lonnie...

William B. Curry

William B. Curry

Dec 12, 2013

 

William B. Curry, III, son of William B. Curry, II of Dowagiac, Michigan and of Susan W. Davis of San Diego, California passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013.  William was a Criminal Justice major and yet an advocate for peace through the Quaker Friends Organization of San Diego.  He will be greatly missed by his family and closest friends,...

Clark "Deak" Johnson

Clark "Deak" Johnson

Dec 11, 2013

 

Clark “Deak” Johnson passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 in Lubbock.  He was born August 23, 1922 in Tulia, Texas to Alva and Minnie Johnson.  He was the youngest of eight children.

When Clark was about four, his family moved to Turkey, Texas where he graduated from high school.  On a basketball scholarship, he then went to West...

Jackie Wayne Mull

Jackie Wayne Mull

Dec 8, 2013

 

Jackie Wayne Mull, 75, a lifelong resident of Idalou went home to be with the Lord Sunday, December 8, 2013. He was born to C. C. and Autry Dee (Kent) Mull on April 29, 1938 in Lubbock County. He graduated from Idalou High School and began farming in 1955 with his father.  In 1957 Jackie received the F.F.A. American...

Thomas Raymond Karle

Thomas Raymond Karle

Dec 7, 2013

 

Thomas Raymond Karle of Lubbock, Texas passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the age of 69.  He was born July 14, 1944 in Rocky Ford, Colorado to Alex and Emma (Meisner) Karle and moved to the Garden City area in 1955.  Thomas was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam.  He also attended Garden City...

Vicki King Nesbitt

Vicki King Nesbitt

Dec 6, 2013

 

Vicki King Nesbitt of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013 at the age of 64.  She was born February 10, 1949 in Lubbock to Valton and Coreen (Blair) King.  Vicki graduated from Monterey High School in 1967 and worked as an Executive Assistant at UCB.  She married Scott Leonard in January 2004.

Those left to...

Brandt Patrick Ables

Brandt Patrick Ables

Dec 6, 2013

 

Our precious son, Brandt Ables was born August 15, 2013 to Sean and Ashley (Norrell) Ables of Idalou.  He passed away into the arms of Jesus Friday, December 6, 2013 in Houston.  Others left to cherish his memory are his sister, Payton Ables; grandparents, Gerry and Vickie Norrell and Pat and Donna Ables; aunt, Morgan Norrell; uncle, Paul Ables;...

Leonardo Martinez

Leonardo Martinez

Dec 2, 2013

 

Leonardo Martinez of Levelland passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013 at the age of 75.  He was born August 21, 1938 in Elgin, Texas. He loved working with his hands and enjoyed his job as a construction worker. Leonardo was a member at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in the Carlisle community. He enjoyed spending time with family, friends...

Daniel Olguin, III

Daniel Olguin, III

Nov 24, 2013

 

Our precious son, Daniel Anastacio Olguin, III was born November 5, 2013 and went to the arms of Jesus on Sunday, November 24, 2013.  He was born to Daniel Olguin, Jr. and Leann Garza.  Please cherish the memory of Daniel by attending his service on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Combest Family Memorial Chapel.  Interment will...

Doris Nell King

Doris Nell King

Nov 23, 2013

 

Doris Nell King of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at the age of 83.  She was born October 6, 1930 in Kress to Ezra and Mary (Hudgins) Burnet.  Doris married David King on June 26, 1954 in Plainview.  They made their home in Lubbock and were members of Sunset Church of Christ.  Doris enjoyed gardening and...

Clancey Dalton Kelley

Clancey Dalton Kelley

Nov 21, 2013

 

Our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin, Clancey Dalton Kelley of Lubbock was born November 24, 1990 and passed away Thursday, November 21, 2013 in Odessa at the age of 22. He attended Coronado High School where he graduated in 2010. Clancey was a bulk plant loader for Halliburton and was a member at Sunset Church of Christ.

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Marcus E. Braziel

Marcus E. Braziel

Nov 20, 2013

 

Marcus Braziel of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at the age of 95.  He was born July 18, 1918 in Burnet County, Texas to Augusta and Willie Mae (Perry) Braziel. He married Claudine Martin on December 10, 1948 in Odessa. He served in the United States Army Air Corp and was decorated with the following medals...

Annie Mae Nelson

Annie Mae Nelson

Nov 16, 2013

 

Annie Mae Nelson of Idalou passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the age of 93.  She was born September 22, 1920 in Hunt County, Texas to Finis Edward and Harriet Elizabeth (Skaggs) Lindsey.  Annie grew up in Hunt County where she met and married A. W. Nelson on December 31, 1938.  The couple moved to Idalou in...

Georgette Grace Odell Latham

Georgette Grace Odell Latham

Nov 16, 2013

 

Georgette Grace Odell Latham, 70, of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2013.  She was born February 17, 1943 in Queens, New York to George and Grace (Mills) Ritter.  She married Billy Wayne Latham on April 8, 1983 in Lubbock after the passing of her first husband Bill Odell.  Georgette worked as a surgical nurse at Health Sciences...

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