Obituaries

Jan 18, 2021

Louis Lynn Howard, 77, of Lubbock was born February 14, 1943 in Denison, TX to Louis & Vitna (Reasor) Howard.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.  He married Jimmie Ellon McMillan May 30, 1964 in Lubbock.  She passed away Sept. 10, 1993.  He later married Fern Dunlap May 4, 2009.  She passed away November 20, 2020. ...

Dec 31, 2020

Sherri Lynn Crump, 60, of Lubbock was born April 23, 1960 in Waco, Tx to James & Patsy (Ruth) Booth.  She graduated from Coronado High School in 1978.  She married James "Junior" T. Crump, Jr. on January 26, 1979 in Lubbock.  They were a member of the Boondockers and enjoyed bowling.

Sherri went to be with the...

Dec 18, 2020

Donald Ray Suter, 74, of Oak Creek Lake, and formerly of Wolfforth & Ropesville, was born April 13, 1946 in Howe, OK to Ray Truman Suter and Edith Lucille (Oliver) Suter.  He was a United States Air Force Veteran.  He enjoyed racing cars, reading, and being at the lake.  Donald could build and make anything.

Donald went...

Dec 14, 2020

Gertrude "Gert" Mathea Sorensen, 99, of Lubbock was born August 3, 1921 in Eli, Nebraska on the ranch to Henry Paulinus & Roby Ann (Reynolds) Ladegard.  She eloped with Charles Douglas Sorensen in 1941 in Martin, South Dakota.  He passed away in 1983.  Gert was prominent in the Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening, making birthday cards, and playing solitaire...

Dec 1, 2020

Joy Huddleston, 77, of Lubbock was born February 7, 1943 in Big Spring, TX to Lester & Gladys Yarbrough.  Joy was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp.  She retired from the United States Postal Service after 42 years of services.  She enjoyed painting, sewing, & playing Bingo.  Joy attended the Cowboy Church.

Joy went to...

Nov 26, 2020

Harvey Leon (H. L.) May Jr., 74, of Wolfforth, TX passed away November 26, 2020 in Lubbock, TX.  H.L. was born January 13, 1946 in Childress, TX to Leon and Mabel (Williams) May.  He graduated from Olton High School class of 1964.  He married Dwala Boone in Lubbock, TX on June 6, 1970 and celebrated 50 years of marriage...

Nov 24, 2020

Gregoria Yanis Orta, 85, of Lubbock was born March 12, 1935 in Lexington, Tx to Santos & Luisa (Rosas) Yanis.  She married Felix Orta, Sr. December 9, 1948 in Bryan, TX.  He passed away September 14, 2010 after 61 years of marriage. Her life revolved around the love of her family and her strong Catholic faith as a member...

Nov 11, 2020

Lupe "Grampy" S. Perez, Sr., 71, of Lubbock was born December 10, 1948 in Kenedy, Tx to Antonio and Benita (Salinas) Perez.  He married Rosie Saldivar May 8, 1970 in Post, TX.  They lived in Post for 43 years before moving to Lubbock 5 years ago. He was a deacon at Temple Bautista in Post for 20+ years.   Lupe...

Nov 3, 2020

Mary Jo Lewis, 85, of Lubbock was born December 6, 1934 in San Angelo, TX to Gaston and Mamie (Edgington) Steadman.  She married Roy Lewis February 13, 1960.  He passed away February 3, 1998.  Mary Jo graduated from University of Arkansas & received her masters degree at Texas Tech University. She enjoyed Teaching & helped with Adult literacy.  She...

Nov 2, 2020

Pete "Popo" Moreno, Jr., 63, of Lubbock was born June 6, 1957 in Lubbock to Pedro Moreno, Sr. & Agnes (Berlanga) Moreno.  He married Janie Hernandez June 16, 1975 in Lubbock, TX.

He was self-employed in structural steel detailing.   He had worked in the past at M&W Drafting & Lubbock Drafting Services.  Pete was a member of...

Oct 23, 2020

Maria Angela Rodriguez, 94, of Lubbock was born October 2, 1926 in Coleman, Texas to Casimero & Antonia (Iruegas) Carranco.  She married Ezequiel Rodriguez July 2, 1970 in Dimmitt, TX.  He passed away January 9, 1991 after 21 years of marriage. She was a charter member of Alliance Baptist Church in Lubbock.  She was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed...

Oct 18, 2020

Anita M. Carranco, 88, of Lubbock was born June 20, 1932 in Cameron, TX to Jose & Florencia (Caballero) Martinez.  She married Salvador Carranco Nov. 12, 1954, he passed away Dec. 23, 2013.  She was a homemaker and volunteered at the Food Bank.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, & great grandmother.

Anita went to be...

Oct 11, 2020

Linda Carol Callaway, 77, of Lubbock was born August 11, 1943 in Temple, TX & moved to Jonesboro Tx.  She & her family moved to Eldorado, Kansas where she graduated top of her class sharing Valedictorian with one other at Eldorado High School. She received full scholarship at Kansas State University in chemistry  and computer science. She worked at...

Oct 7, 2020

Glenn Morrison Vining, 92, of Lubbock was born May 14, 1928 in Chalk, Tx to Homer & Winnie (Creamer) Vining. He farmed north of Earth, Tx for 35 years before retiring in 1989. Glenn served on the Board of Directors at Earth Coop gin.  He was active in the Earth Jaycees, was a member of Dekalb's '200' Bushel Club...

Oct 6, 2020

Wilma Jean Musick, 86, of Lubbock was born April 2, 1934 in Clovis, New Mexico to Robert & Hester (Allan) Burnham.  She married Hovey "Don" Musick & he passed away October 24, 1995 after 47 years of marriage.  Wilma was a member of Southcrest Baptist Church.  She enjoyed playing cards and dominoes with her lady friends.  Wilma was always...

Oct 6, 2020

Ellouise Hays Waller, 74, of Wolfforth was born June 8, 1946 in Maywood, California to Edwin & Doris (Williams) Hays.  She married Doug Waller February 4, 1965 in Muleshoe, TX.  Ellouise was a teacher's aide for 30 years at Levelland School District and a substitute teacher for 8 years at Ropesville ISD.  She enjoyed dancing, taking care of other...

Oct 5, 2020

Martina "Martha" Snodgrass, 89, of Lubbock was born November 11, 1930 in Post, TX to Toby and Felicita (Aragon) Grinie.  She married Frank Snodgrass January 19, 1980 in Lubbock.  He passed away October 2, 2001.  She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and the Guadalupanas.  Martha was a Eucharistic Minister and was very active in...