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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...

Myrtle Marie Taylor

Myrtle Marie Taylor

Dec 2, 2015

Myrtle Marie Taylor of Lubbock was born January 21, 1925 in New Home, Texas to William and Louella (Rogers) Crump. She was a member of Southpark Baptist Church. Myrtle was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed table games and balloon volleyball. Myrtle went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at the age of 90 years,...

Clyde "Duane" Frazier

Clyde "Duane" Frazier

Oct 17, 2015

Clyde "Duane" Frazier, 77, of Lubbock was born April 26, 1938 in Bentley, Oklahoma to Commadore and Sally Edith (Raines) Frazier. He married Reta Branch February 13, 1995 in Wellington, Texas. He worked as a contractor for several years. He was a wonderful man who loved his family. He enjoyed telling jokes and pranks along with watching old western movies....

Eleanor Bennett

Eleanor Bennett

Oct 15, 2015

Eleanor Bennett, 99, of Wolfforth was born November 25, 1915 in Lone Oak, Texas to Jim and Kathryn (Payne) Bailey. She married J Weldon Bennett June 3, 1950 in Wolfforth. He passed away June 28, 1996 after 46 years of marriage. Eleanor received a masters degree from Texas Tech and began her teaching career. She touched many lives throughout her...

Kenneth "Toby" Lee Kelso

Kenneth "Toby" Lee Kelso

Oct 11, 2015

Kenneth "Toby" Lee Kelso, 62, of Wolfforth was born February 26, 1953 in Lubbock to Cleo Luther Stanford Kelso and Annie Lee Shetter-Kelso He graduated from Lubbock High School. He enjoyed playing the drums when he was younger and later enjoyed playing bingo. He married the love of his life, Phyllis Ann Gilley August 14, 1987 in Lubbock. She passed...

James "Jimmy" Allen Hodges

James "Jimmy" Allen Hodges

Sep 15, 2015

James "Jimmy" Allen Hodges, 61, of Wolfforth was born November 21, 1953 in Corsicana, TX to Kiah Clay Hodges and Melba Brothers (Norton) Hodges. He married Ann Davis May 27, 1997 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He enjoyed Football (Dallas Cowboys and Fantasy Football) and Western Movies (John Wayne. Jimmy went to be with the Lord Tuesday, September 15, 2015. His...

Felipe G. Martinez

Felipe G. Martinez

Sep 4, 2015

Felipe G. Martinez, 89, of Wolfforth was born August 30, 1926 in Thelma, TX to Aniseto and Maria (Garcia) Martinez. He loved life and life loved him. He enjoyed bingo, sports and music. Felipe went to be with the Lord Friday, September 4, 2015. His wife: Estefana Martinez preceded him in death in 1985. Those left to cherish his memories...

Sandra Louise Dockery

Sandra Louise Dockery

Sep 2, 2015

Services to honor the life of Sandra Louise Dockery of Wolfforth, Texas, will be held on Saturday at 10:00am at Wilsons' Funeral Directors Chapel in Wolfforth, Texas with David Wood of Bethany Baptist Church officiating. She will be laid to rest in the mausoleum at Wilsons' Funeral Directors Cemetery in Wolfforth, Texas Sandra passed away on Wednesday, September 2nd at...

Kathy Jean Massie

Kathy Jean Massie

Aug 28, 2015

Kathy Jean Massie of Shallowater was born December 5, 1960 in Lubbock, Texas to Travis Dean Thomas and Dot (Harrison)Thomas. She was with the love of her life, Al Massie for 37 years. She loved her family and being with her grandsons. She loved crafts, especially sand art. Kathy went to be with the Lord, Friday, August 28, 2015 at...

Wanda "Granny" Elizabeth Boyd

Wanda "Granny" Elizabeth Boyd

Jul 30, 2015

Wanda "Granny" Elizabeth Boyd of Lubbock was born October 14, 1926 in Sapulpa, OK to Daniel Lewis & Evie Elizabeth (Casey) Armontroutt. She married Lee Roy Boyd on Jan. 26, 1946 in Azle, Tx after a courtship of 11 days. She had a great love of music, especially Elvis Presley, was a great cook & will be missed most for...

Manuela Lara

Manuela Lara

Jul 25, 2015

Manuela Lara of Ropesville, Tx was born June 16, 1924 in Anderson, TX to Rosario and Juanita Briyones Lara. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She loved taking care of children, reading the bible and cooking. She prayed for everyone daily by name. She married Vicente Lara, Sr. April 17, 1946 in Hearne, TX. He passed...

Patricia Darlene Franks

Patricia Darlene Franks

Jul 20, 2015

Patricia Darlene Preslar-Franks, 58, of Lubbock was born September 3, 1956 in Dallas , TX to Horace and Clarria (Wilkerson) Preslar. She graduated from Lubbock High School and received an Executive Secretary diploma. She owned Franks Crafts and Creations and was very gifted. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and a member of Sunrise Church of Christ. She married...

Concepcion "Concha" Hernandez

Concepcion "Concha" Hernandez

Jun 27, 2015

Concepcion (Concha) Hernandez passed away to eternal life on June 27, 2015 at the age of 89. She was born to Dolores Cardenas and Felipe Perez May 13, 1926 in Woodsboro, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband Manuel S. Hernandez, Sr. of 54 years, a son: Jose Luis, her parents, her brothers: Santos, Juan, Blas, David, and...

Bonnie Louise Rodriguez

Bonnie Louise Rodriguez

Jun 11, 2015

Memorial Services for Bonnie Louise Rodriguez, 43, of Plainview, Texas will be at 2:00pm Saturday at New Life Church in Amarillo, Texas. She was born December 21, 1971 in Elgin, Illinois to Joe and Donna (Staggs) Teague. She worked as a home health nurse. Bonnie went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 11, 2015 in Lubbock. Those left...

Clyde Daniel Swigart

Clyde Daniel Swigart

Jun 8, 2015

Clyde Daniel Swigart, 65, of Lubbock was born February 16, 1950 in San Diego, CA. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving two tours in the Vietnam War. He received two purple hearts and a bronze star. Clyde passed away Monday, June 8, 2015. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife: Bonnie Swigart, half brother: Robert...

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