Tommy Bryan McKinley, age 75, of Fluvanna, TX, a long time Scurry County resident, passed away on Sept 21, 2023 in Lubbock, TX after years of poor health.   He is survived by grandson, Chadrian Gray and his father, Charles Gray, also of Fluvanna, TX and granddaughter, Charlidan Race and her father, Charles Race, of Marinette, WS. He is survived by brother, David McKinley and wife Shirley, of Santo, TX; sisters, Joan Williams and husband James, of Poolville, TX and Marsha...

Carolyn Massey,76, passed through the pearly gates September 19,2023. She was born October 13,1946 in Rosebud Ark. She met at the gates her mother Gladys Walker, father Thurman Walley. Brothers: Max, Tilman, Johnny and Charlie Walley. Sisters Shirley Scott, Marcy Showalter, and Betty Hickman. Son Michael Mosley and granddaughter Samantha Dickson. She met the love of her life, the man of her dreams Preston Massey. They married March 2,1987. They had 36 years of an amazing love and life...

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Teresa Diane Contreras.Teresa was 32 years old and passed away on August 28, 2023, at her home in Lubbock, TX. Teresa earned a bachelor's degree in political science from West Texas A&M University. Teresa was proud of her education and was a true careerwoman; proud of what she did and made the greatest effort to do all things with excellence. Teresa enjoyed working with kids and substitute taught for LISD. Teresa felt great...

Jesus Barbosa, 82, of Lubbock, Texas. Died Sunday, August 27, 2023, in Lubbock, TX after a lengthy illness. Jesus (Jesse) was born in Buckholts, Texas in 1940. He moved and made Lubbock, Texas his permanent residence in 1959. Jesus enjoyed fishing and camping, music and playing his guitar. He worked in the Auto Paint/Bodywork industry for over 45 years. He was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for 54 years and served as an Elder for most of that time. After his retirement he dedicated his...

Paul Anthony Pinkston was born in Lubbock, Tx on December 27, 1944 and died on August 11, 2023 from complications of dementia. He had been under the care of Hospice of the South Plains. Paul was a Lubbock High and Texas Tech grad and a proud lifelong member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Paul loved fly fishing and he enjoyed a competitive game of poker, pool or dominoes, especially if a wager was involved. He also enjoyed darts league, playing guitar and piano, and golf, before arthritis in his...

Danny grew up in Sweetwater, TX and graduated from Sweetwater High in 1966.  He attended Cisco Junior College and Texas Tech University.    He married Linda (Teston) Mounce on August 21,1969 and they have lived in Lubbock their entire married life.   He was a musician, an artist and an amateur comedian. He loved his pontoon boat and fishing with his friend and neighbor, Bernie Tackitt.   Survivors include his spouse Linda; Brother, Gerald Mounce (Sharon) of...

Vickie (Purdy) Hussong age 68, born in Lubbock, Texas, died on August 7th, 2023. She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Hussong where they lived in Eureka Springs, Arkansas with their dog Dory. Her parents were Norman and Vanita Purdy who also preceded her in death as well as a daughter, Jessica Harmon. She is survived by daughter Tamara Kohnz (spouse) Abby Kohnz, son Wesley Abshire (spouse) Jeab Abshire, siblings Clint Purdy- widowed (Janice) Mindy Rape (spouse Randy), and Tonya...

Elizabeth “Eli” Sara Oropeza Torrico, 58, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. She was born January 27, 1965, to Abdon and Sara (Torrico) Oropeza in Cochabamba, Bolivia, South America. She was a graduate of Monterey High School and earned a flight attendant certificate from the International Aviation & Travel Academy of Arlington. She worked as a Medicare case worker for thirteen years. Elizabeth was a Christian and attended SouthCrest Baptist...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Herbert Odell Walker, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed from this world on August 5, 2023 at 91 years old.    Herb was born in Fletcher, Oklahoma on January 17, 1932. He would later move to Littlefield, Texas where he would marry the love of his life, Wewona Mae Walker, on September 24, 1949. With the outbreak of the Korean War, Herb would be drafted and deployed with the United States Army where he served 2 years in the...

  Jami Elizabeth Hobgood passed peacefully on July 20, 2023, after a long illness. She finally went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jami was a vibrant person throughout all her lifetime of illness. She stayed strong and fought hard not to let her limitation stop her from doing anything. Jami gave others hope and always listened to anyone. Jami never let her own battles interfere with uplifting people that walked into her life.   Jami deeply cared for...