Obituaries

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...

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...