Paula H. Hernandez, 81, of Lubbock, was born April 20, 1927 in Crestonio, Texas to Tirso and Severina (Marquez) Hernandez. She married Gregorio Hernandez Sept. 13, 1948. He passed away in 1975. Paula passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009. Her son George Hernandez and a sister Maria Garcia preceded her in death. She is survived by her children: Pamela Hernandez...
Paul Landis Dewey, 33, of Lubbock was born February 19, 1976 in Lubbock. He worked in plumbing & construction. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, and friend. His grandmother: Ruby Louise Dorsett preceded him in death Nov. 12, 2008. Paul went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 21, 2009. He is survived by his wife: Donna Fuller,...
Ramon G. Garza, 76, of Wolfforth was born March 12, 1933 in Manor, TX to the late Cluado & Margarita (Gonzales) Garza. He was a farmer for 20 years and then he was a truck driver for Lubbock Implement delivering farm equipment. He married Amparo Singleterry June 25, 1958 in Lubbock. He was one of Jehovah's Witnesses. He passed away...
Carl Edward Abston of Lubbock was born February 25, 1915 in Antlers, OK to James W. & Hattie Elizabeth (Chappel) Abston. He graduated in 1933 as valedictorian from O'Brien High School in O'Brien, TX. He owned McLain Oil Company Service Station for 12 years and later owned Carl's Corner Package Store from 1967 to 1983 when he retired. He married...
On March 12, 1934, Roscoe Lawin Howard became the 13th child of Jesse James Howard and Dollie Angeline Jennings. He made his entrance into this world at Waxahachie, TX and grew up in Lubbock where he attended Iles Elementary School & Dunbar High School. He attended Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins for 2 years until he was drafted into the...
Clarence Eugene Oswalt, 81, of Wolfforth was born August 5, 1927 in Brookhaven, TX to Clyde and Mrytle (Campbell) Oswalt. He married Betty Conway on December 20, 1949 in Lubbock. He served as an elder and a member of Ropesville Church of Christ. He was a farmer, rancher and was active in his community and various agricultural industries for years....
Wilma Eunice Dudley, 81, of Lubbock, formerly of Floydada, was born on February 7, 1927 in Clarendon to Alfred and Lucy (Tucker) Langford. She married Melson Dudley on November 24, 1944 in Olton. He passed away on March 13,2002. She was a member of Central Church of Christ. Wilma passed away Friday, January 30, 2009. She is survived by two...
Betty Marie Ingram, 74, of Lubbock was born Aug. 4, 1934 in Crosby County, Texas to John and Lottie Brasell. Betty died Friday, January 30, 2009. She is preceded in death by her parents, her son: Ronald Ingram & a step-daughter Dana Hunter. She is survived by her daughter Sondra Nichols and her husband Johnny, 3 grandchildren: Myka Nichols of...
Ellen Trocchio, 65, of Lubbock was born September 28, 1943 in Deer Park, Long Island, N.Y. to John D. and Ann Foley. She married Paul Trocchio, July 21, 1963 in Bellport, N.Y. They moved to Lubbock in 1978 and purchased and operated the KOA Campground until 1991. Ellen was a very caring and giving person who touched many lives. She...
Horace Arnold Durham, 74, of Pecan Gap passed away Friday, January 9 at his home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, January 11 in the First Baptist Church of Pecan Gap. Rev Kenneth Coats of Plainview will be officiating. Entombment services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, January 12 in the Wilsons' Funeral Directors Cemetery in Wolfforth Mr. Durham...
Lillian Faye Akins Gotcher, 91, of Ballinger, died Sunday, January 4, 2009 at Ballinger Memorial Hospital. The memorial service will be at 1:30 P.M. on Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at Hopewell Baptist Church near Winters, Texas. Her brothers, Ferris Akins and Bynum Akins, and her nephew, Marty Akins, will officiate. She will be privately entombed at Wilsons' Funeral Directors Cemetery...
Elwanda Terrell, 86, of Midland, formerly of Lubbock was born Feb. 8, 1922 in Whiteflat, TX to the late Coleman D. and Luda McNeil (Truett) Willingham. She graduated from Matador High School. She married Cecil A. Terrell, June 2, 1945 in Lubbock. She worked as a printer at Lubbock's Baker Company for 25 years. She was a member of the...
Nieves "Shorty" Martinez of Lubbock was born August 5, 1920 in Wilson, TX to the late Frank and Geronima (Madrid) Martinez. He married Adelita Flores Jan. 8, 1948. She passed away Sept. 7, 1989. He was a United States Veteran of the Army during WWII receiving 3 medals: European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, Purple Heart Medal & the Bronze...
Howard Dale "Bitz" Stroud, 81, of Wolfforth was born June 27, 1927 in Lubbock, TX to William Austin and Ollie Mae (Farmer) Stroud. He worked for over 50 years as a roofer for Texas Roofing. He was a Veteran of the Army who went to combat during the Korean War. He married Earlene Crabb October 30, 1954 in Clovis, NM....
Madison BreAnn Bowen blessed her family October 25, 2008 when she came into this world in Lubbock. On Dec. 1, 2008 she completed her journey to heaven. She is survived by her parents: Rodney Shey and Christy Ann (Leftwich) Bowen; her brother: Coulter Bailey Bowen; paternal grandparents: Larry Don and Kathy Ann Bowen of Lubbock ; paternal great-grandparents: Dean and...
Malinda Darlene Murdock of Wolfforth was born December 28, 1948 to Fred Oswald and Effie Mae (Satterfield) Qualls in Lubbock. She was a waitress at Riley's Burgers and helped her husband with the family owned H & T Air Conditioning Co. She married Harold Murdock May 22, 1964 in Lubbock. She was a member of Faith Temple Church. Darlene passed...
Ruby Louise Dorsett, 75, of Lubbock was born Nov. 11, 1933 in Anniston, Alabama to the late Lindsey Hugh and Ruby Estelle (Lybrand) Williamson. She met the love of her life Larry E. Dorsett while singing gospel music in her family's Williamsons' All Girls Quartet. They married Nov. 10, 1948 in Buchanan, Georgia. She was a member of Trinity Church...
Diane Mick, 63, of Wolfforth, was born August 21, 1945 in Chicago, IL to the late George and Mary Jane (Claffy) Lopes. She moved to Wolfforth eight years ago. Her brother: Robert Mahoney and her sister: Marion Swigart preceded her in death. She passed away Monday, November 3, 2008. She is survived by her children: Robert "Bobby" Gibson of Wolfforth...
Jessie G. Lopez, Jr. 78, of Wolfforth was born September 1, 1930 in El Campo, TX to the late Jessie and Rita (Garcia) Lopez, Sr. He married Anita Chavera Sept. 16, 1948 in Three Rivers, TX. He worked as a painting contractor for several years. He loved to fish and to joke around. He was a devoted father, husband, and...
Jackie Hockenberry, 77, of Lubbock came into this world February 8, 1931 in Chickasha, Ok. She will be remembered as a hard working, loving, strong, and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She moved to Lubbock in 1966. She moved on to be with the Lord Oct. 25, 2008. She is preceded in death by her parents She is survived...