Obituaries

Feb 28, 2023

Ricky "Denver" Royce Bedwell, 68, of Lubbock was born February 23,1955 in Morton, TX to Warner Eugene Bedwell & Dorothy Dean (Lamb) Bedwell.  He graduated from Morton High School.  He enjoyed camping and fishing, watching cartoons with his grandsons, and teaching them how to play baseball. Rick liked rock music and was learning how to play the guitar.  He...

Feb 5, 2023

Mary M. Luetkemeyer, 93, of Lubbock and formerly of Hobbs, NM, was born August 3, 1929 in Tulsa, OK to Douglas Pope and Veronica (Boeckman)

Pope.  She married Harry Luetkemeyer February 16, 1949 in Tulsa, OK.  He preceded her to heaven on October 15, 2005.  Mary was an accountant for Johnson Miller & Company in Hobbs, NM...

Feb 4, 2023

McKinleigh Lynn Behpour, infant daughter of Taylor and Staci Behpour was placed in the Lord's hands Saturday, February 4, 2023 in Lubbock, Tx.

McKinleigh was greeted at the gates of Heaven by her great-grandmother: Pearlene Welch, who passed away Friday, February 10, 2023, her great-grandfather:  Marvin Leon Welch, her grandmother: Kathy Lynn Gleason and her aunt Rhonda...

Jan 28, 2023

Elisa Amber Cabrera Castillo-Gill, 35, of Brownfield, was born September 17, 1987 to Raul and Virginia (Pena) Cabrera.  She was homeschooled and went on the South Plains College where she received her Design Communication Degree. She married Alejandro Castillo-Gill June 22, 2016 in Lubbock.  She enjoyed playing video games and was a very talented painter.  She sold much of...

Jan 3, 2023

Sharon Kay Thompson, 81, of Lubbock was born August 1, 1941 in Phoenix, Arizona to Tom Butcher & Evelyn Lorraine Pearce-Butcher.  She married Bill Thompson January 21, 1961 in Phoenix, AZ. He passed away November 18, 1998.  Sharon was the ultimate caregiver, she was an Assistant to the Activity Director at the Plaza Rehabilitation Center and retired as a...

Dec 31, 2022

Terry Don Allen, 63, of Ropesville, TX, was born November 12, 1959 in Lubbock, TX to Joe Bailey Allen, Sr. & Donnie Willora Smith-Allen. He graduated from Ropesville High School & went on to attend South Plains College in Levelland. Terry worked a variety of jobs, one being a horse wrangler at a resort in Colorado where...

Dec 26, 2022

Edna Merlene Lash, 82, of Lubbock was born March 2, 1940 in Morton, TX to Rodger Franklin "Bill" Reed & Hazel Edith Spencer-Reed.  She married Gary Lash July 16, 1983.  He passed away February 12, 2010.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed traveling and her family.

Merlene went to be with the Lord Monday December 26, 2022. ...

Dec 15, 2022

Jerry Roger Thomas, 84, of Sundown, was born November 6, 1938 in Austin, TX to Andy Victor Thomas and Geraldine Hensley-Thomas.  He worked in the oil field.  He married Doris Miller December 28, 1987 in Levelland, Tx.  She passed away April 17, 2000. He was a United State Navy Veteran.  Jerry enjoyed fishing, watching TV and being merry with...

Dec 14, 2022

Rosemary Lou Fulton, 87, of Lubbock was born June 11, 1935 in Minden, Nebraska to Carlyle Ernest Fredricks and Pansy Alice Youngson-Fredricks. She graduated from Lubbock High School.  She married Gerald H. Fulton June 11, 1953 in Lubbock. He passed away May 14, 2020.  Rosemary was a founding member of Merry Mixers Square Dance Club and she square danced...

Dec 3, 2022

Wadena "Dena" Lucille Johnson, 92, of Lubbock was born August 7, 1930 in Green Township, Pennsylvania to Walter Crawford Meekins & Lottie Irene Riggle-Meekins. She married Lawrence "Larry" Edward Johnson.  He passed away in 2012.

Dena went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 3, 2022. Her parents, husband: Larry Johnson, and a daughter: Donna Huffaker were...

Nov 24, 2022

Terry Don Dorsett, 61, of Lubbock was born June 30, 1961 in Lubbock to Larry Eugene Dorsett & Ruby Louise Williamson-Dorsett.  He graduated from Monterey High School. He also received a Bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University.  He enjoyed watching football and was a World History buff.  He also enjoyed music and he attended over 100 concerts.

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Oct 17, 2022

Kenneth J. Callaway, 89, of Lubbock was born December 18, 1932 in Munday, TX to Cecil Chester Callaway & Stella Lavisa Smith-Callaway.  He worked in the Propane Business for most of his work life, beginning at Plains LP Gas in Brownfield.  After moving to Lubbock in 1967 he worked as the Service Manager and eventually as Vice President of...

Oct 3, 2022

Winnifred Lee "Winnie" Long, 86, of Lubbock, was born July 20,1936 in Brunswick, Georgia to William Cecil Shaw & Roxie Aline Vandigriff-Shaw.  She was an investment manager at Texas Tech University for 23 years. She married Homer Long April 1, 1969 in Savannah, Georgia.  Winnie enjoyed fishing, reading, and crocheting.  She loved her family and her dogs, Miss Sassy...

Sep 23, 2022

Lesa Croft Anthony, 60, of Idalou was born September 8, 1962 in Lubbock to Terry Clyde Croft and Betty JoAnn Brown-Thomas.  Lesa married Kary Anthony on December 27, 1989 in Lubbock.  She attended Lubbock High School.  She worked as a purchasing agent for the City of Lubbock and worked at the Lubbock Police Department.  She was also a district...

Sep 23, 2022

Carrie Lynne "Punkin" Richerson, 33, was born July 28, 1989 in Lubbock to Carey Don Richerson and Wanda Jane Kunkel-Richerson.  She graduated from New Deal High School.  Punkin loved music, singing, family, and her faith.  She had a gift for gab and could make friends with anyone.  She always lit up the room.

Punkin went home to...

Sep 17, 2022

Judy Ann Vining, 92, of Lubbock, was born March 30, 1930 in Petersburg, TX to Samuel Perry Millard and Allie Allene Richardson-Millard.   She owned & operated Modern Hair Design in Earth, TX in the middle '60.  She married Glenn Vining July 15, 1948 in Hereford, Tx. He passed away Oct. 7, 2020 after 72 years of marriage. Judy was...

Sep 9, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hollie Hogue from Lubbock, Texas. Hollie was born in Andrews, Texas to Sandra Kay Cooper and Daryl Hogue. Hollie was a beloved mom and friend. She was a proud graduate of Texas Tech University, where she studied early childhood development. Hollie went on to teach...

Aug 20, 2022

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Mary Martin, 86, of Lubbock was born December 8, 1935 in Munday, Texas to Conrad Kuehler & Helen Bruggeman-Kuehler.  She married the love of her life, Clancy D. Martin, August 20, 1953 in Brownfield.  She was a manager of the Brownfield High School Cafeteria, was a Beauty Operator and sold Avon.  She was a member of St....

Aug 15, 2022

Diana Lynn Kuhlers, 75, of Lubbock was born July 14, 1947 in Memphis, TN to Aubrey and Mary (Shafer) Climer. She was a United States Air Force Veteran.  She was also a teacher, for children with special needs, and loved to read. She also work at Walmart for many years.  She enjoyed life to its fullest and was a...

Jul 10, 2022

Santos Sisneros Sanchez, 84, of Lubbock was born April 15, 1938 in Los Indios, TX to Celso Rodriguez Sanchez & Petra (Sisneros) Sanchez.  He was an auto mechanic.  He married Audelia Garcia July 4, 1972 in Alamo, TX.  She passed away Sept. 16, 2010 after 38 years of marriage.  He was a Catholic and a Mason.  He enjoyed watching...