Obituaries

George 'Bill' Bolton

George 'Bill' Bolton

Oct 16, 2023

George Bolton Obituary George William Bolton of Lubbock, TX passed away on October 16, 2023. He was known by family, friends and colleagues as Bill. He was born February 24,1930 in Artesia, New Mexico to parents, Minnie Elliott Bolton and Vernon Doyle Bolton. In June of 1948, he married Betty Ann Arnold Bolton. Bolton graduated from Artesia High School...

Christine Oneal

Christine Oneal

Oct 12, 2023

Christine Oneal Obituary Christine (Christy) Novian O'Neal, 77, of Slaton passed away on October 12, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held at: The Slaton Bible Baptist Church Fellowship Hall from 1:00-3:00 on October 27. The family will have a private graveside service immediately following at: Englewood Cemetery in Slaton. Arrangements were made by Agape Funeral Chapel. Flowers...

Ricky D Gauntt

Ricky D Gauntt

Oct 5, 2023

Ricky Gauntt Obituary Ricky D. Gauntt was born July 19, 1954, in Big Spring, TX and passed away October 5, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. He lived in several towns in West Texas and New Mexico and finally settled in Carlsbad, NM. He graduated from Nursing School in Carlsbad in May of 1992. He was an awesome nurse and cared...

John Gary Garrett Sr.

John Gary Garrett Sr.

Oct 4, 2023

John Garrett Sr. Obituary John Garrett Sr of Bloomington, IL and Lubbock, TX passed away on October 4, 2023. John was born July 16, 1933 to parents, Robert Garrett and Evaree Porter Garrett. John enjoyed: fishing, hunting, spending time with his family and friends, Nascar and Old Westerns. He lived in Bloomington, IL until he and Dotty moved to...

James Holmes

James Holmes

Oct 3, 2023

James Holmes Obituary James "Rik" Holmes, age 68 of Lubbock TX, a loving husband, devoted father, and best Pawpaw in the world, went to be with our heavenly Father, Tuesday, October 3rd ,2023. Rik was born on September 20th, 1955 in Paris TX to Claude & Georgia Holmes, After the family moved to Lubbock, he graduated from Coronado High...

Lajoyce Sue Baker

Lajoyce Sue Baker

Oct 2, 2023

LaJoyce Baker Obituary LaJoyce Sue Britton Baker went to be with our Lord on October 2, 2023 at 11:36am. She was born December 6, 1940 in Lubbock, Texas to father, William Britton, and mother, Jaunita Miller. LaJoyce leaves behind 3 son's: Victor Bethune of Colorado Springs, Ricky Bethune of Lubbock, TX and Rodney Bethune of Lubbock, TX. She also...

Tommy Bryan Mckinley

Tommy Bryan Mckinley

Sep 21, 2023

Tommy McKinley Obituary 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....

Carolyn Massey

Carolyn Massey

Sep 19, 2023

Carolyn Massey Obituary 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...

Arthur Hollaway

Arthur Hollaway

Sep 16, 2023

Arthur Hollaway Obituary Arthur was born 21 October 1944 Kerrville Texas. He married Kathryn Ann Holloway 21 January 1969. Arthur Hollaway was a fun and loving grandfather. He liked driving trucks and rodeos and enjoyed watching football on Saturdays. He will be missed. Arthur is survived by his siblings Nina Beth Stincil, Gracie Jane Williams. He is survived by...

Teresa Diane Contreras

Teresa Diane Contreras

Aug 28, 2023

Teresa Contreras Obituary 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...

Jesus Barbosa

Jesus Barbosa

Aug 27, 2023

Jesus Barbosa Obituary 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...

Paul Anthony Pinkston

Paul Anthony Pinkston

Aug 11, 2023

Paul Pinkston Obituary 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...

Danny Martin Mounce

Danny Martin Mounce

Aug 8, 2023

Danny Mounce Obituary 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...

Vickie Lynn Hussong

Vickie Lynn Hussong

Aug 7, 2023

Vickie Hussong Obituary 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...

Elizabeth Sara Oropeza-Torrico

Elizabeth Sara Oropeza-Torrico

Aug 6, 2023

Elizabeth Oropeza-Torrico Obituary 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...

Herbert Odell Walker

Herbert Odell Walker

Aug 5, 2023

Herbert Walker Obituary 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...

Jami Elizabeth Hobgood

Jami Elizabeth Hobgood

Jul 20, 2023

Jami Hobgood Obituary 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...

Karen Smith

Karen Smith

Jul 18, 2023

Karen Smith Obituary Karen Smith, 44, passed away suddenly on July 18. She was an amazing mother to her son, a wonderful wife to her husband, a fantastic sister to her siblings, and a loving daughter to her parents. Her memorial will be held at the Lubbock Scottish Rite on Saturday July 29th at 3:00pm Karen truly loved and...

Sam Garcia Jr.

Sam Garcia Jr.

Jul 17, 2023

Sam Garcia Jr. Obituary Sam Garcia Jr., 69, of Lubbock Texas, passed away on July 17, 2023, at his residence while under hospice care and surrounded by loving members of his family and friends. A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Gene Martinez, will be held Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Ministerios Nueva Vida Wolfforth Worship at 104 Park Rd,...

Jorge Zamora

Jorge Zamora

Jul 12, 2023

Jorge Zamora Obituary Jorge Zamora, 69, passed from this life into the arms of his Heavenly Father on July 12, 2023. Jorge was born on June 16, 1954, in Mexico City, Mexico to Jorge and Nellie (Sobrino) Zamora. He graduated from the National University of Mexico in 1984 and practiced International Corporate Law for 10 years. Jorge married the...