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Mary Elizabeth Jenkins

Mary Elizabeth Jenkins

Jun 24, 2013

Mary Elizabeth Jenkins, 82, of Lubbock was born January 7, 1931 in Montague County, TX to William David and Eva Dell (Dunn) Sheen. She married Olin Ray Jenkins August 6, 1949 in Memphis, TX. He preceded her in death January 20, 2011. Mary went to be with the Lord Monday, June 24, 2013. She is preceded in death by her...

Mackie "Mac" Jerrell Foster

Mackie "Mac" Jerrell Foster

Jun 20, 2013

Mackie "Mac" Jerrell Foster, 78, of Ropesville, Tx was born November 29, 1934 in Oklahoma to Claudie and Ruby (McPherson) Foster. He farmed most of his life. He married Vicki June 5, 1978 in Las Vegas, NV. Mac passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 35 years: Vicki Foster; 4 Sons: Rick, Steve, Zerrell,...

Tommy Leon Conner

Tommy Leon Conner

Jun 5, 2013

Tommy Leon Conner, 68, of Lubbock was born December 30, 1944 in Rotan, Texas to Thomas Conner, Jr. and Florene (Owings) Conner. He married Judy Hogan March 20, 1965 in Lubbock. He enjoyed being with his family, going on a cruise, camping, fishing, golf and playing poker. Tommy went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 5, 2013. He is...

Benjamin Lindsey Cave

Benjamin Lindsey Cave

May 11, 2013

Benjamin Lindsey Cave, 93, of Lubbock went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 11, 2013. He was born August 19, 1919 in Garrett, Texas to the late Benjamin and Nellie (Lindsey) Cave. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII. Benjamin lived life to the fullest with his family and friends at the Senior Citizen...

Harrell Lloid Hope

Harrell Lloid Hope

May 7, 2013

Harrell Lloid Hope, 83, of Lubbock, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 7, 2013 in Amarillo. He was born March 25, 1930 in Carlington, OK to Onis Bryant Hope and Stella Fay (Metheny) Hope, being one of 17 children. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, a paratrooper and served two tours in the Korean Conflict. He...

Faye Mary Skrabala

Faye Mary Skrabala

Apr 17, 2013

Faye Mary Skrabala, 78, of Lubbock was born November 10, 1934 in Hatton, Arkansas to Luny and Cordelia (Lalley) Whiteley. She married L.J. Skrabala April 23, 1955 in San Antonio, TX. She was a member of St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church and a member of Tops Club. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother & will be missed dearly. She will...

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....

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