Shelda Renee Williams
May 15, 2015
Shelda Renee Williams, 62, of Wolfforth was born April 20, 1953 in Lubbock to James Edward Brown and Nelda Ruth Marshall-Brown. She worked for the Avalanche Journal along with her husband for several years. She married the Love of her life, Kenny Williams, June 26, 1972 in Lubbock. She was a wonderful, loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend. She...
Thomas Earl Brown
Apr 23, 2015
Thomas Earl Brown, 84, of Lubbock was born September 22, 1930 in Wiergate, TX to James and Lian Margaret (Hopkins) Brown. He married Dorothy Smith Martin August 31, 1979 in Lubbock. She passed away in 2011. He enjoyed playing guitar, singing, fishing and wood crafting. He went to school in Newton, TX & Louisiana. He was a loving husband, father,...
Durward Aubrey Freer
Mar 16, 2015
Durward Aubrey Freer, 98, of Whitewright, TX and formerly of Lubbock and Grandbury, TX was born November 3, 1916 in Weatherford, TX to Charlie Banager Freer and Ollie Samantha Jones-Freer. He grew up in Stamford, TX and lived in Lubbock from 1949 to 1984. He worked as a machinest for Liberty Machine Shop and later Randolph Machine Shop. He married...
Glendale "Glen" R.H. Speck
Mar 16, 2015
Glendale "Glen" R.H. Speck, 74, of Lubbock was born March 20, 1940 in Denver City, TX to R.V. Speck & Della Lucille (Gilchrist) Payne. He worked in construction and ran his Speck Dry Wall Business for 60 years. He married Lyndia Kay Herring June 24, 1960 in Lubbock. Glen went to be with the Lord, Monday, March 16, 2015. He...
"Jack" Bobby Ray Neal
Mar 11, 2015
"Jack" Bobby Ray Neal, 81, of Lubbock was born March 3, 1934 in Ft. Worth, TX to Frank and Lorreta (Jones) Neal. He was an Electrician and had his own band. He also played with Buddy Holly and Buddy Holly sang a song that Jack wrote. Jack passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Those left to cherish his memories are...
John Robert Schroer
Feb 22, 2015
John Robert Schroer, 93, of Lubbock, was born March 8, 1921 in Red Wing, Minnesota to John Rineheart Schroer and Ethel Olsen-Schroer. John was a retired brick layer and was a member of the Brick Layer Union and VFW. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army 8th Infantry Division. John went to be with the Lord Sunday, February 22,...
Jerry Don Morris
Jan 19, 2015
Jerry Don Morris, 64, of Lubbock was born July 23, 1950 in Lockney, TX to the late Jasper "Jack" DW Morris & Virginia (Venson) Morris Steele. Jerry was a truck driver for several years and enjoyed watching football. Jerry passed away Monday, January 19, 2015. He is survived by his son: Michael (Tracy) Morris; daughter: Denise (Earnie) Padilla; brother: Delbert...
Pedro "Pete" Martinez
Dec 17, 2014
Pedro "Pete" Martinez, 74, of Lubbock was born February 24, 1940 in Bastrop, Texas to Andres and Petra Martinez. He worked for the City of Lubbock for 27 years in the Sanitation Department. He married Erminia Mendoza October 6, 1963 in Lubbock. Pete enjoyed traveling, fishing, and hunting. He was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Cursillista,...
Josephine "Jo" Caldwell
Nov 28, 2014
Josephine "Jo" Caldwell, 80, of Lubbock was born July 2, 1934 in Biardstown, Texas to the late Earnest and Bertie Mae (Collins) Scott. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. She enjoyed collecting bells. Jo passed away Friday, November 28, 2014. Those left to cherish her memories are her 3 sons: Randy Caldwell & wife Chris, Joe Caldwell &...
Maria Andrade Hernandez
Nov 16, 2014
Maria Andrade Hernandez, 64, of Ropesville was born February 2, 1950 in Mexico to Jose Guadalupe Andrade and Maria Imelda (Villanueva) Andrade. She married Juan G. Hernandez Sept. 13, 1970 in Ropesville. He passed away July 21, 2012 after 42 years of marriage. Maria went to be with the Lord Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. Her husband and a daughter, Guadalupe...
Phyllis Aline Clark
Oct 18, 2014
Phyllis Aline Clark, 76, of Lubbock was born July 17, 1938 in Ennis, TX to Floyd Homer Edwards and Rita Aline (Rhea) Edwards. She married Zane Clark June 13, 1959 in Lubbock. Zane passed away December 27, 2006 after 47 years of marriage. Phyllis loved to read and collect Coke memorabilia. Phyllis went to be with the Lord Saturday, October...
Robert Elton Cherry
Oct 13, 2014
Robert Elton Cherry, friends called him "Cherry", 84, of Lubbock and formerly of Victoria, TX was born December 17, 1929, in Spur, TX to A.H. "Bert" and Ona Fay (Cornelius) Cherry. He married Joyce A. Hagar at Steele Hill Baptist Church, July 24, 1949. He attended Texas Tech University before starting his career with Soutwestern Bell Telephone Co., "Ma Bell"...
Felipa "Lipa" Cortez Salazar
Oct 5, 2014
Felipa "Lipa" Salazar, 94, of Lubbock was born May 26, 1920 in Lomioso Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Clemente and Aurelia (Hernandez) Cortez. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, crafts and reading her bible. She was a member of Iglesia Bautista El Calvario. Lipa passed away Sunday, October 5, 2014. Her parents, husbands: Joe Salazar and Luis Martinez, her children: Nina Pena, Luis...
Beatrice Elizabeth Stroud Lee
Oct 2, 2014
Beatrice Elizabeth Stroud Lee of Lubbock, was born March 17, 1932 in Columbus, Texas to Fredrick William Beckmeyer and Louine Augusta (Venghaus) Beckmeyer. She farmed in Akerly and sang and played piano at church. She was a wonderful, loving person who will be greatly missed. Bea went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 2, 2014 at the age of...
Ricardo Cerda Vivanco, Sr.
Sep 11, 2014
Ricardo Cerda Vivanco, Sr. 51, of Wolfforth was born June 21, 1963 in Arandas Jalisco, Mexico to Elias and Catalina (De la Cerda) Vivanco. He was a truck driver for Vivanco Trucking for several years. He married Maria Elena Sevilla in Levelland. He loved to barbeque and be with his family. He was a loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather. Ricardo...
Tandy Sueann Wilmeth
Aug 14, 2014
Tandy Sueann Wilmeth passed away peacefully August 14, 2014 after a 20 year battle with Huntington's disease. Tandy was born January 13, 1955 to Leora and Alton Wilmeth who preceded her in death. She is survived by her brothers Ross of Corpus Christi and Mitchell of San Angelo. The family wishes to extend a special thanks to the staff at...
Ronnie Murray Nettles
Aug 5, 2014
Ronald "Ronnie" Murray Nettles, 75, of Lubbock, was born July 17, 1939 in Lubbock to Murray and Waltha (Hancock) Nettles. He worked as a Gin Manager for 43 years. He married Bertha Smith June 6, 1958 in Lakeview, TX. Ronnie enjoyed family time at Brownwood Lake, boating and skiing. He also enjoyed landscaping. Ronnie went to be with the Lord...
Jim Snider
Jun 6, 2014
Jim Snider, 75, of Muleshoe, was born September 18, 1938 in Lubbock to Thomas Earl and Grace (Greer) Snider. He married Wyvonne Wilson on January 20, 1960. She passed away Oct. 6, 2008 after 48 years of marriage. Jim was a loving husband , father and very dedicated to his family. He was a world class "B.S. Artist". Jim passed...
Tomasa Balboa Ballegos
May 27, 2014
Tomasa Balboa Gallegos, 93, of Ropesville and Lockhart, was born March 17, 1921 in Nixon, TX to the late Faustino and Flora (Cavallero) Balboa. She enjoyed taking care of her family, embroidering and quilting. Tome went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 27, 2014. Three children preceded her in death: Jimmy, Rosa Rosales (12-12-2010), an infant daughter, and 9...
Bobby Joe Shepard
May 24, 2014
Bobby Joe Shepard, 56, of Lubbock and formerly of Ropesville, was born November 22, 1957 in Lubbock to George Shepard and Dorothy (Hillhouse) Shepard. He lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed painting and working on cars. He truly will be missed. He was a beloved Son, Brother, and Uncle. Bobby died Saturday, May 24, 2014 at University Medical Center...
