Obituaries

May 5, 2022

Roy Lee Davis, 84, of Lubbock was born October 23, 1937 in Bray, Oklahoma to Ernest & Ludella (Covington) Davis.  He married Patsy (Pat) Covey July 3, 1959 in Lubbock.  They were married 59 years before she passed away on January 10, 2019.  Roy enjoyed going to estate sales and was a collector of all things.  He loved music,...

Apr 10, 2022

Micheal "Mike" Mahlon Hardwick, 67, of Big Spring, Tx was born February 6, 1955 in Amherst, TX to Martin Mahlon Hardwick & Betty Louise (Barlow) Mantooth.  He was a welder.

Mike passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022.

Mike is survived by his 4 children: Micheal Scott Hardwick, Shanna Burke & husband Lance, Martin Blake Hardwick...

Apr 9, 2022

Richard Edmond Little, 75, of Smyer was born July 24th, 1946 in Gause, TX to Roy E. Little and Rosie (Hamilton) Little.  Affectionately known as "Papaw" by his grandkids, his favorite things about life were his family, anything to do with the "old west," black coffee, the sweet taste of cigarette, REAL country singers like Hank Williams and Johnny...

Mar 13, 2022

Gregory "Critter" Don Fraley, 59, of Lubbock was born January 8, 1963 in Lubbock to Robert "Bob" & Dolly (Neal) Fraley.  He graduated from Coronado High School.  He enjoyed riding his motorcycle.

Critter passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022. His parents preceded him in death.

Those left to cherish his memories are his Uncle: Calvin...

Mar 4, 2022

Wanda "Rags" Jane Richerson, 70, of Lubbock was born October 25, 1951 in Lubbock.  She graduated from Levelland High School where she played the flute in the band and was a twirler. She then went to Texas Tech where she received a bachelor's degree in Art.  She was a fun loving, free spirited person who was the neighborhood mom. ...

Mar 2, 2022

Mary Catherine Jensen, 69, of Lubbock was born October 12, 1952 in Glen Cove, NY to William Robert Jensen & Edith Virginia Cunningham Jensen.  She received a bachelor's degree in Biology and earned her RN degree.  She worked at several hospitals and was a devoted registered nurse.

Mary went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 2,...

Feb 24, 2022

Juana "Nannie" Flora Ground, 78, of Lubbock was born November 24, 1943 in Paducah, TX to Sylvester & Aurelia (Garcia) Davila.  She married Roland Kenneth Ground Jan. 2, 1964 in Bexar County, TX.  Juana was a retired United States Army Veteran.  She was a retired LVN at Covenant Medical Center, formerly St. Mary's Hospital.  She also helped at Our...

Feb 20, 2022

Margaret Sue Brown, 82, of Lubbock was born December 18, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri to Robert Boyd and Eva Elizabeth (Lyle) Boyd.  Margaret loved taking care of her loved ones, Texas Tech sports, and going fishing with her dad.  She married Pete Brown in 1980.  He preceded her in death in 2003, also a brother, Bobby Boyd, preceded...

Feb 18, 2022

Petra G. Rivera, 87, of Corpus Christi, Tx and formerly of Ropesville, Tx was born May 19, 1934 in Hondo, TX to Jose Gonzales & Maria (Ramirez) Gonzales.  She married Lucas Rivera in 1966 in Florida and he passed away October 19, 1995 after 29 years of marriage.

Petra went to be with the Lord Friday, February...

Feb 17, 2022

Mary Anne Studler, 79, of Lubbock was born May 20, 1942 in Decatur, Indiana to Edward "Tiny" Gerbers and Evelyn May (Rediger) Gerbers.  She graduated from Monmouth High School.  She married Charles Studler October of 1961 in Ft. Wayne, TX.  Most recently Mary Anne worked as a tax preparer for H & R Block.  She was a member of...

Feb 11, 2022

Lisa Carole Brown, 60, of Lubbock was born May 18, 1961 in Brownfield, TX to Kenneth J. Callaway & Louella (Baker) Meyers.  She worked at AT&T and had her own cleaning business. She enjoyed being with her grandkids and gardening.   She also had fun shopping, going to the beach, going to Colorado, and just being in nature.  Above all...

Feb 4, 2022

Bertha Escobedo, 59, of Tahoka was born September 12, 1962 in Brownfield, TX to Abelino & Juanita (Salas) Escobedo.  She was a manager at One Guy Restaurant.  Bertha loved her family & her "Bun Bun," Willie.  She enjoyed going to the Game Room and was a big Dallas Cowboy and Texas Tech fan.

Bertha went to be...

Feb 2, 2022

Jane Rana Hogan, 64, of Lubbock was born June 21, 1957 to Raymond Hogan and Goldie (Hand) Hogan.  She graduated from Monterey High School.  She then graduated from Texas Tech University School of Nursing to become a surgical nurse.  She was a member of the Oakwood Baptist Church.   Rana was very social and loved everyone.  She will be greatly...

Jan 30, 2022

Yvonne Courtney, 95, of Lubbock, Texas, was born August 2, 1926 in Kimberly, British Columbia, Canada to Ernest Anderson and Fern Mitchell-Anderson. Yvonne grew up in Breton, Alberta before moving to Calgary. She then attended Prairie Bible Institute where she studied to become a missionary. After college she was part of a well known Christian radio program that aired...

Jan 21, 2022

Wanda Byers, 81, of Lubbock was born March 20, 1940 in Paris, Tx to C.D. Gunter & Evalina (Beard) Gunter.  She married Larry Byers June 21,1968 in McAllen, TX.  Wanda enjoyed being with her grandchildren, cooking, and playing cards.  She was a big Elvis and Waylon Jennings fan along with country music, the Dallas Cowboys, & Texas Tech Red...

Jan 18, 2022

Roger Q. Pierce, III, 81, of Lubbock was born August 27, 1940 in Lubbock to Roger Q Pierce, Jr. & Alma (Brown) Pierce.  Roger graduated from Monterey High School. He was a member of the National Guard.  Roger married Rita Johnson July 31,1965 in Lubbock.  He retired from Lubbock Electric after 47 years.  Roger was a member of the...

Jan 18, 2022

Julia Marie Sutherland, 41, of Lubbock was born September 1, 1980 to J.R. and Kay Sutherland.  She graduated from Monterey High School.

Julia passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022.  Her dad preceded her in death June 23, 2021.

Julia is survived by her mom: Kay Sutherland, her son: Andre Williams, a daughter: Emma Marie Williams,...

Jan 4, 2022

Betty Florence (Conway) Oswalt, one month shy of 92, passed from this life to her heavenly home on January 4, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones at the family farm in Lubbock County.

Betty was born on February 17, 1930 in Wellington, Texas to Harrison and Lillian (Parsons) Conway. Later, her family moved from Collingsworth County to...

Jan 1, 2022

Walter Cecil "Walt" Reno, Jr., 66, of Wolfforth was born June 9, 1955 in New Castle, PA to Walter Reno & Ethel (Covert) Reno.  He married Cindy Estes January 18, 1986 in Lubbock.  Walt was very family oriented.  He was the owner of Walt Reno Plumbing for 33 years before retiring.  Walt was an avid hunter & outdoorsman who...

Dec 31, 2021

Larry Doyle Landreth, 84, of Austin was born July 26, 1937 in Kerrville, TX to Doyle Landreth & Jonnie Bell (Raimond) Landreth.  He married Elizabeth Revel "Betty" Landreth March 23, 1962 in Austin.  Larry graduated from McCallum High School, attended University of Texas and also St. Edwards University.  Larry was very active in several business endeavors, including business development,...