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Elda Faye Rolen

Elda Faye Rolen

Apr 14, 2012

Elda Faye Rolen, 65, of Lubbock was born August 8, 1946 in Paris, TX to Frank and Elda Faye (Hutton) Beniefield. They passed away in March on the 16th & 24th of 2008. Elda Faye married James Edwin Rolen August 12, 1964 in Tahoka. He passed away April 11, 2011 after 46 years of marriage. She loved flowers, animals &...

Donald Joe Long

Donald Joe Long

Apr 8, 2012

Donald Joe Long, age 80, of Longview, passed away at home April 8, 2012 with his loving family by his side. He was born December 12, 1931 in Osage, OK to James and Mary Long. As a child the family moved to Odessa, TX where Joe attended local schools and graduated from Odessa high school. Among his other talents Joe...

Johnnie E. Talley

Johnnie E. Talley

Mar 29, 2012

Johnnie E. Talley, 80, of Lubbock was born September 12, 1931 in Richland Springs, TX to John and Maude (Townsend) Talley. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. He worked for Nabisco Brands for 33 ½ years. Johnnie married Patti Baker August 31, 1973 in New Mexico. He was a member of the Church of Christ and loved...

Victor Pena

Victor Pena

Mar 23, 2012

Victor Pena, 72, of Wolfforth was born March 6, 1940 to Candelario & Ramona (Martinez) Pena. He married Lucia Garza Oct. 6, 1958 in Seguin, TX. He frames houses before retiring. Victor passed away Friday, March 23, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 52 years: Lucia Pena; 7 sons: Victor Jr., Paul, Vic, Albert, Candy, Raymond, & David...

Leonard Garland Bryan, Jr.

Leonard Garland Bryan, Jr.

Mar 14, 2012

Leonard Garland Bryan, Jr., 60 of Lubbock was born June 27, 1951 in Littlefield, TX to Leonard Sr. and Nancy Lou (Stephens) Bryan. Leonard departed from this life Wednesday, March 14, 2012. He married Sue Bankston February 16, 2002 in Lubbock. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Leonard worked for TXDOT for 21 years He was a member...

Michael Wayne Murdock

Michael Wayne Murdock

Mar 11, 2012

Michael Wayne Murdock, 46, of Wolfforth was born April 12, 1965 in Lubbock to Harold & Darlene (Qualls) Murdock. He married Stephanie Ramsey October 3, 1991 in Lubbock. He liked to camp and fish & go bowling. He worked as a plumber for Todd's Drain Cleaning for several years. Michael went to Heaven Sunday, March 11, 2012. His mother preceded...

Robert "Bob" Edward Davis

Robert "Bob" Edward Davis

Mar 10, 2012

Robert "Bob" Edward Davis, 79, of Lubbock was born August 17, 1932 in Lubbock, TX to the late Leroy & Geraldine (Williamson) Davis. Bob was funny & fun to be around, a real jokester. He took great care of his friend of 40 years, Mozelle Harper until she passed away December 16, 2010. Bob always loved to fish. He passed...

Walter Eugene Walker

Walter Eugene Walker

Feb 27, 2012

Walter Eugene Walker, 81, of Lubbock was born June 1, 1930 in Tennyson, TX to Pernell & Hattie (Millican) Walker. He was a appliance technician for many years. He married Emma Sue Parvin June 17, 1950 in Floydada, TX. She preceded him in death. He had 3 daughters: Patsy Walker, Leta Anne Walker & Neda Frann Walker also preceded him...

Sesario Salas

Sesario Salas

Feb 23, 2012

Sesario Salas, 96, of Ropesville, was born July 20, 1915 to Sesario and Margarita (Castro) Salas. He farmed most of his life. He married Eloisa Reyna October 1936 in Kennedy. She passed away June 18, 1999. His parents and son: Frank Salas also preceded in death. Sesario loved to camp and fish. He was a super great Dad and Grandfather....

Dearyl Queary

Dearyl Queary

Jan 3, 2012

Waymon Dearyl Queary, 82, of Lubbock was born June 13, 1929 in Sulfer Springs, TX to Clyde and Myrtle (Buffer) Queary. He co-owned Jarvis Metals for 48 years. He married Cathy Simpson, May 8, 2010 in Lubbock. He was a Master Mason at Lodge #1941 for 48 years and a member of the Elk Lodge and Eastern Star. He attended...

Viola Pearl (Shaw) Clark

Viola Pearl (Shaw) Clark

Dec 28, 2011

Viola Pearl (Shaw) Clark was born December 17, 1929 in Morton, TX to Charley and Minerva (Mills) Shaw. On December 28, 2011 she passed away at the age of 82 in Lubbock. She was preceded in death by her husband George Andrew Clark and her son George Hubert Clark. She was active in her local church and owned a drapery...

Tommy "Tom" R. Sherrill

Tommy "Tom" R. Sherrill

Dec 23, 2011

Tommy R. Sherrill, 66, of Lubbock was born February 21, 1945 in Lenoir City, Tennessee to Charles and Robbie (Hendrix) Sherrill. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. He married Mona Vann April 6, 1970 in Clovis, NM. He retired in 2005 from the Lubbock State School. He loved to make...

Thomas "Tom" E. Cox

Thomas "Tom" E. Cox

Dec 2, 2011

Thomas E. "Tom" Cox, 80, of Wolfforth passed from this life suddenly on Dec. 2, 2011. Tom was born March 13, 1931, in Magdalena, N.M., to Jeff M. Cox and Ruby Cox. Tom married Georgia Ellen Whitehead of Ropesville on Jan. 12, 1951, in Clovis, N.M. Tom was a lifetime auto mechanic and owned Tom's Garage in Plains, Texas, from...

Rosa Faye White

Rosa Faye White

Nov 17, 2011

Rosa Faye White, 77, of Lubbock was born March 1, 1934 in Paris, TX to John Wesley Beniefield and Mable (Shephard) Beniefield. She worked for the State School for seven years. She married Wilburn Theodore "W.T." White in 1951. He passed away in 1979. Two daughters: Paula Faye Abston ( Nov. 27, 2002), Terrie Ozetta Hudson (Oct. 13, 2009), a...

Jackie June Buckner

Jackie June Buckner

Nov 3, 2011

Jackie June Buckner, 72, of Lubbock, was born April 29, 1939 in Morton, TX to Alfred T "Jack" & Sarah Virginia (Browning) Jones. She married Franklin D. "Buddy" Buckner October 28, 1957 in Lubbock. She was involved in various businesses in Muleshoe including Carolyn's Christmas Creations. She loved to quilt, macramé, go to Estate Sales, craft projects, and spend time...

Melinda Hernandez

Melinda Hernandez

Nov 2, 2011

Melinda Hernandez, 40, of Ropesville was born August 9, 1971 in Ropesville to Adan and Petra (Martinez) Salas. She married Bobby Hernandez June 13, 1997 in Slaton. She worked as a waitress and loved music and dancing. She loved spending time with her family. Melinda passed away, November 2, 2011 at her residence. Those left to cherish her memory are...

Leo Lee Thurman

Leo Lee Thurman

Oct 26, 2011

Leo Lee Thurman was born October 18, 1919 in Muscogee, OK, and passed away October 26, 2011 in Lubbock, TX at the age of 92 years and 8 days. He was the son of Benjamin Lee Thurman and Daisy Dale Norsworthy. Leo married Opal Laverne Fain March 27, 1943 in Lubbock. Leo was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air...

Raymond Roy Bigbee

Raymond Roy Bigbee

Oct 23, 2011

Raymond Roy Bigbee, 67, of Lubbock was born September 13, 1944 in Borger, Texas to Woodrow and Gertrude (Hill) Bigbee. He received a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech and retired from truck driving. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Raymond passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011. His parents preceded him in death. He is survived by...

Hazel Nettie James

Hazel Nettie James

Oct 7, 2011

Hazel Nettie James, 88, of Lubbock was born Nov. 8, 1922 in Liberty County, Texas to Andrew and Bessie Martin. She retired as a housekeeping supervisor at Texas Tech University. She was a tremendous animal lover. Hazel was a member of The Salvation Army Church and The Salvation Army Home League. She enjoyed working in the yard. Hazel passed away...

Lester "Lin" Lindle Nelson, Jr.

Lester "Lin" Lindle Nelson, Jr.

Sep 30, 2011

Lester "Lin" Lindle Nelson, Jr., 57, of Lubbock was born May 23, 1954 in Lubbock to Lester L. Nelson, Sr. and Loretta Morrison. His father preceded him in death. He married the love of his life Debbie Stapleton October 16, 1971 in Lubbock. He was a machinist, enjoyed riding his motorcycle and being with family and friends. Lin passed away...

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