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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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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