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Willie Ed Mcfadden

Willie Ed Mcfadden

Sep 11, 2016

Willie Ed McFadden, 64, of Lubbock was born October 6, 1951 in Lubbock, Texas to Jessie & Lillian McFadden. He enjoyed coon hunting when he was younger and was a Dallas Cowboy Fan. He worked as a sheet metal fabricator. Willie went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 11, 2016. His parents preceded him in death. Those left to...

Alfred "Freddie" Velez

Alfred "Freddie" Velez

Aug 31, 2016

Alfred "Freddie" Velez, 33, of Levelland, was born May 18, 1983 in Lubbock to George Velez and Elma Torrez. He married Amanda Velez May 12, 2010 in Levelland. He worked for Norton Energy Drilling for 4 years. He was a devoted husband and father who loved spending time with them. He loved to watch movies, kid around, and enjoy his...

Patsy Ann Sykes-Bridges

Patsy Ann Sykes-Bridges

Aug 16, 2016

Patsy Ann Sykes-Bridges, 56, of Odessa, was born February 8, 1960 in Plainview, TX to the Hershel Ray Sykes and Patricia Lajoy Boman-Sykes. Patsy enjoyed being with her family, fishing, shopping, and bible study. Patsy went to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Her father: Hershel Sykes, a brother: Rocky Sykes (1-31-2014), and a granddaughter: Sabra LeRay Bridges...

Guadalupe Rosales

Guadalupe Rosales

Aug 8, 2016

Guadalupe Rosales, 88, of Ropesville was born January 19, 1928 in Bronte, Texas to Jesus and Juana (Garcia) Torrez. She was a lifetime Ropesville resident who devoted her life to her family and her church. She was a member of San Francisco De Asis Church in Ropesville. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. Guadalupe went to be with Lord...

Sandra Kay Rogers

Sandra Kay Rogers

Aug 4, 2016

Sandra Kay Rogers, 71, of Lubbock, Amarillo and formerly of Abilene, was born August 1, 1945 in Abilene, TX to Frank Skinner and Mattie (Horton) Skinner. She married Billie Joe Rogers August 2, 1991 in Plainview. He passed away August 25, 2006. She loved being a mom and "G.G" and "Gummies". She enjoyed bingo, going to the casinos and playing...

Neal Lee Thames

Neal Lee Thames

Jul 31, 2016

Neal Lee Thames, 60, of Shallowater, was born November 3, 1955 in Lubbock to Joe Bailey Thames, Jr. & Dorothy (Leslie) Thames. He was a Veteran of the United States Marines and a former Border Patrol Agent for 21 years. Neal went to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 31, 2016. Memorial services will be at 2:30pm Monday at Oakwood...

Christina Marie Salas

Christina Marie Salas

Jul 28, 2016

Christina Marie Salas, 40, of Aurora & formerly of Ropesville, was born July 28, 1976 in Dallas to Jose Raul Salas & Deborah Ann Lilley-Cagle. She loved life on the lake, swimming, fishing and just living life to its fullest. She married Randall Johnson September 9, 2013 in Ft. Worth. Christina went to be with the Lord on her birthday,...

Carolyn Joy Williams

Carolyn Joy Williams

Jul 26, 2016

Carolyn Joy Williams, 74, of Wolfforth was born March 29, 1942 in Lubbock to John and Ruth (Anderson) Smith. She was a homemaker, loved to play bingo, and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Roosevelt. She married James Williams October 5. 1972. He passed away Nov. 8, 2013. Carolyn went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July...

Sherry Gail Mccleskey

Sherry Gail Mccleskey

Jun 21, 2016

Sherry Gail McCleskey, 58, of Wolfforth was born Dec. 13, 1957 in Dallas to Daniel and Aline (Wiggins) Milam. She was a homemaker and loved to go to Lake Brownwood to enjoy her family, read books, & crochet. She married the love of her life Larry McCleskey November 7, 1976 in Lubbock. She enjoyed going to the race track to...

Archie Lee Gentry

Archie Lee Gentry

May 12, 2016

Archie Lee Gentry, 99, of Lubbock was born March 31, 1917 to Edgar and Trudy (Freeman) Gentry. Archie worked in the oil field traveling all over the world. He drilled oil in Indonesia, Libya, and South Africa. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a true cowboy, running a cattle ranch in Missouri, Rose Bud,...

Dorothy Lee Turner Washington

Dorothy Lee Turner Washington

May 4, 2016

The world became a lesser place with the departure of Dorothy Lee Turner Washington as she passed peacefully from this earth for her Heavenly home on May 4, 2016 at the age of 83 years. She was a believer in Jesus Christ and attended LifePoint Church in Lubbock, Texas. She was the dear mother of her five children, an always...

Norma Sue Hoyle

Norma Sue Hoyle

Apr 18, 2016

Norma Sue Hoyle, 80, of Wolfforth was born February 28, 1936 in Saint Jo, Texas to E.P. and Verda Mae (Embry) Boyd. She married Joe Bob Hoyle March 6, 1955 in Yuma, Arizona. He passed away July 14, 2005 after 50 years of marriage. She worked at the Wolfforth ABC Bank, being the first teller in the drive through. She...

Dawn Lee Rumbaugh

Dawn Lee Rumbaugh

Mar 27, 2016

Dawn Lee Rumbaugh, 59, of Lubbock, TX was born July 4, 1956 in Lubbock to J.B. and Beverly Mae (Brewer) Montgomery. She married Kenny Rumbaugh Dec. 1, 1979 in Lubbock. She graduated from San Angelo Lake View High School and attended Texas A&M Floral School. She was past President and a member of the Master Gardeners. She enjoyed gardening and...

Elpidio Mendez

Elpidio Mendez

Mar 24, 2016

Elpidio Mendez, 88, of Lubbock was born Oct. 10, 1927 Oaxaca Oaxaca, Mexico to Celestino and Angelina (Moreno) Mendez. He retired from Plains Coop Oil Mill. He was a member of Emmanuel Worship Center and enjoyed taking care of the lawn as well as being a Deacon, Layman, Sunday School Teacher and being a superintendent of the Sunday School. He...

Lea Anne Garrett

Lea Anne Garrett

Mar 19, 2016

Lea Anne Garrett, 40, of Lubbock was born March 8, 1976 in Lubbock to Ross Garrett and Mary (McCollister) Garrett. She believed and trusted Christ as her savior since she was 5 years old. She worked at Rosa's Café. Lea went to be with her Lord Saturday, March 19, 2016. Those left to cherish her memories are her parents, her...

Helen Pearl Shrimpton

Helen Pearl Shrimpton

Mar 14, 2016

Helen P. Shrimpton, 84, of Lubbock was born November 12, 1931 in Lubbock to Jesse Arthur Amburn and Pearl Edna (Boyd) Amburn. She married Donald S. Shrimpton on December 26, 1949 in Carlsbad, NM. He preceded her in death March 21, 1989. Helen loved her family, enjoyed bingo, watching westerns and playing with her babies and kids. She also liked...

Amparo S. Garza

Amparo S. Garza

Jan 29, 2016

Amparo S. Garza, 78, of Wolfforth, was born on February 13, 1937 to Raul & Marcelina Singleterry. She was 1 out of 18 children She worked on the cotton farm with her husband and sewed her children's clothes. She enjoyed going to the Kingdom Hall and enjoyed her family. She married Ramon G. Garza June 25, 1958 in Lubbock. She...

Charlene Pittman High

Charlene Pittman High

Jan 26, 2016

Charlene Pittman High, 64, of Lubbock was born May 20, 1951 in Dallas, Texas to Will "Cotton" and Eunice (Clowers) Pittman. She worked at Best Maid Pickles in Ft. Worth for several years. She married Howard High November 13, 1987 in Yazoo, Mississippi. She enjoyed music, dominos and playing cards with her family. She was a very strong woman. Charlene...

Troy Hollice Moore

Troy Hollice Moore

Dec 20, 2015

Troy Hollice Moore, 92, of Slaton was born July 24, 1923 in Longworth, Texas to Thomas and Frankie (Arnold) Moore. He was a WWII Navy Veteran and retired from the Santa Fe Railroad. He married Lee Biggs and she passed away March 15, 2012 after 59 years of marriage. He was a Mason for 60 years and enjoyed fishing. Troy...

Ordella Spradling

Ordella Spradling

Dec 9, 2015

Ordella Spradling, 76, of Lubbock, was born January 25, 1939 in Sweetwater, Texas to Arnold and Velma (Moore) McFarlen. She married Derrel Spradling Dec. 18, 1957 in Sweetwater. She retired from the First National Bank. Ordella enjoyed visiting and never met a stranger. She also enjoyed crocheting. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was often...

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