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Joel Garza

Joel Garza

Apr 11, 2013

Joel Garza, 48, of Lubbock, was born June 12, 1964 in Lubbock to Ramon and Amparo (Singleterry) Garza. He grew up in Wolfforth and graduated from Frenship High School. He enjoyed his job at Durham Transporation and made many friends there. He was a science fiction fan especially Star Trek. He will truly be missed by his family and friends....

Willie David Anderson "Carpet Man"

Willie David Anderson "Carpet Man"

Apr 7, 2013

Willie David Anderson, "Carpet Man", 85, of Lubbock was born October 7, 1927 in Highbank, TX to the late Willis and Georgina (Stuart) Anderson. He worked for the Lubbock Public School System and Housing Authority for several years. He married Danielle Matthews October 16, 1955 and she preceded him in death on September 9, 2011. Willie went to a peaceful...

Albert "Beto" Abrego

Albert "Beto" Abrego

Apr 6, 2013

Albert "Beto" Abrego, 65, of Lubbock was born July 1, 1947 in Olmito, TX to Antonio and Maria (Carranco) Abrego. He attended Dimmitt High School and then entered the Army. He loved tropical atmosphere, the sea, sand, and the ocean. He enjoyed woodworking and working in his yard and his flower beds. Albert went to be with the Lord Saturday,...

Lois (Myers) Griffith

Lois (Myers) Griffith

Mar 28, 2013

After 91 joyous of love and devotion to her family, Edna Lois (Myers) Griffith left us to be embraced by her Heavenly Father on March 28, 2013. She is finally reunited with her beloved husband, Elton (Doc) Griffith, grandson Steve Holt, and all the many loved ones who predeceased her. No doubt Heaven's chambers are resounding with her favorite hymn,...

Celia June Muse

Celia June Muse

Mar 21, 2013

Celia June Muse, 65, of Lubbock was born May 31, 1947 in Danville, Arkansas to the late C. and Bessie (Tidwell) Webb. She graduated from Bovina High School and married Tommy Muse August 22, 1970 in Bovina, TX. She worked as a secretary at Westminster Presbyterian Church for several years. She loved her family, music and singing. She was an...

David Lee Redinger

David Lee Redinger

Mar 9, 2013

David Lee Redinger, 79, of Lubbock went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 9, 2013. He was born February 24, 1934 in Logan, Kansas to the late Forrest and June (Freeby) Redinger. He married Barbara Page April 4, 1954 in Phillipsburg, Kansas. She passed away July 6, 2007. He was a very loving father, husband, and grandfather....

Katy Maxine Patton

Katy Maxine Patton

Mar 5, 2013

Katy Maxine Patton, 74, of Lubbock was born December 5, 1938 in Plainview, TX to Henry and Lillian (Readhimer) Grice. She worked at Goodart Candy Company for 20 plus years. She married James Lee Patton December 18, 1954 in Clovis, NM. She loved her family and kept her children together. She loved telling stories to her grandchildren and never met...

Jean Utley

Jean Utley

Jan 25, 2013

Jean Utley, 86, of Lubbock was born December 23, 1926 in Monroe, Texas to Roy Gray and Ora Faye (Bledsoe) McNeely. Jean married Jim Utley December 16, 1946. He passed away in 1984. Jean was an Executive Chef at State National Bank and loved to cook, work in the garden, play bridge, and shop. She was the matriarch of her...

Robert "Bob" R. Cope

Robert "Bob" R. Cope

Jan 14, 2013

Robert "Bob" R. Cope, 89, of Lubbock was born December 1, 1923 in Quannah, Texas to John and Bess (Rash) Cope. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He married Pauline "Pauly" Mayber who passed away August 6, 2005 after 60 years of marriage. He was a member of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Lubbock Bob passed away...

Jaliene Page Gammill

Jaliene Page Gammill

Jan 11, 2013

January 11, 2013 was a glorious day for Jaliene Page Gammill. This is the day she went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jaliene Page Kidd was born July 31, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Ralph R. Gammill on March 26, 1949 in Memphis, TN. They moved to Lubbock in 1966 where Ralph was...

Richard Lee Heard

Richard Lee Heard

Dec 19, 2012

Richard Lee Heard, 58, of Wolfforth was born June 28, 1954 in Decatur , TX to Richard Dennis Heard and Joan (Stubblefield) Heard. Richard went to be with his Lord and Saviour  on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. Those left to cherish his memory are his father  Dennis Heard of Lubbock; brother: Michael Heard of Dallas; 3 sisters: Linda and husband...

Karen Elizabeth Hulsey

Karen Elizabeth Hulsey

Dec 11, 2012

Karen Elizabeth Hulsey, 26, of Brownfield was born March 26, 1986 in Lubbock. She graduated from Frenship High School in 2004. She loved to do crafts, go dancing and play uno. Karen went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 11, 2012. Her mother, Brenda Hulsey-Coffey preceded her in death August 10, 2008 and her grandmother, Patsy Hand on May...

Goldie B Wilson

Goldie B Wilson

Nov 17, 2012

Goldie B. Wilson, 69, of Lubbock was born March 18, 1943 in Guymon, Oklahoma to the late Narvel B. Perkins and Goldie Mildred Rau. She was a cross walk and Avon lady when her kids were young. She worked at the Wolfforth State Bank. She owned the first state licensed personal care home in Lubbock. She also owned Wilsons' Funeral...

Gene Malone Hildreth

Gene Malone Hildreth

Nov 10, 2012

Gene M. Hildreth, 84, a well-known Lubbock swimming instructor for 45 years, died peacefully on November 10, 2012. As a Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Instructor Trainer and Founder/Coach of the YWCA Water Y'ers Age Group and Masters AAU Swim Teams was honored by the American Red Cross and inducted into the National Swimming Hall of Fame in 1992....

Dale Edwin Benton

Dale Edwin Benton

Nov 9, 2012

Dale Edwin Benton, 49, of Lubbock was born December 12, 1962 in Midwest City, Oklahoma to Russell Edwin Benton and Eiko (Yamamoto) Benton. He graduated from Coronado High School in 1981 and attended Texas Tech University. He was a manager at El Chicos Restaurant for over 25 years. He was a wonderful son to Russell and Eiko and a wonderful...

Vickie Carol Honea

Vickie Carol Honea

Oct 20, 2012

Vickie Carol Honea, 55, of Lubbock was born January 26, 1957 in Lubbock to Odis and Ann (Malone) Wunneburger. She was an incredibly strong woman who made a difference in peoples lives. She loved the Lord and was active in the church. She also loved sewing and fishing. Vickie went to be with the Lord Saturday, October 20, 2012. Those...

Patricia "Trish" Ann Dempsey

Patricia "Trish" Ann Dempsey

Oct 18, 2012

Patricia "Trish" Ann Dempsey, 67, of Lubbock & Wolfforth was born December 19, 1944 in St. Davis, Bermuda Island to the late Alvin Louis and Mildred Helen (Macha) Shambeck. She worked for Devro, Inc. fo 12 ½ years and retired from assistant managing at 7-11 stores after 7 years of service. She married her first husband: Barton Emery Pike in...

Fidencia Lara

Fidencia Lara

Oct 14, 2012

Fidencia Lara, 83, of Lubbock was born November 5, 1928 in Navasota, TX to the late Rosario and Juanita (Salinas) Lara. She married Alcario Lara, Sr. March 25, 1947 in Ropesville. She loved to spend time with her family and enjoyed sewing. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Fidencia went to be with the Lord, Sunday,...

Stewart E. Blackmon

Stewart E. Blackmon

Sep 22, 2012

Stewart E. Blackmon, 75, of Lubbock was born May 6, 1937 in Kaufman, Texas to the late Earnest (Dick) Blackmon and Willie Beatrice Burnett-Blackmon. He married Charlotte Peirce May 21, 1997 in Lubbock. He faithfully served Jehovah and shared his faith in a special capacity of preaching in various places all over the United States. He was a sweet, kind,...

Vicki Lanette Sorensen

Vicki Lanette Sorensen

Sep 21, 2012

Vicki Lanette Sorensen, 52, of Lubbock, was born July 13, 1960, in Tulia, TX, to Clarence Mansell & Merlene Reed Mansell. She graduated from Frenship High School in 1979. Vicki married Chuck Sorensen January 12, 1985. She loved to read, spend time with family and friends, travel, go camping, and socialize. She worked for the Lubbock State School for...

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