Obituaries

Dec 15, 2021

Dorothy Jean Hewlett, 83, of Ropesville was born August 5, 1938 in Demming, New Mexico to James Hillhouse, Sr. and Bessie Williamson-Salmon.  She married George Shepard. They together had eight children.   She later married Glenn P. Hewlett. She was a homemaker and enjoyed taking care of her family, gardening, crocheting and raising chihuahuas.  Dorothy was such a hard worker....

Dec 15, 2021

Eloy O. Garcia, 88, of Wolfforth was born December 1, 1933 in Taylor, TX to Tom M. Garcia & Pauline Olivarez.  He married Victoria LaDucer August 23, 1956 and together they raised 9 children.  He owned Garcia's Pool Services and retired from his business.  He enjoyed being with his family, traveling to San Antonio, shopping and playing Bingo.

Nov 25, 2021

Roy (Butch) Lee, 78, of Shallowater was the youngest of his nine siblings.  He was born July 19, 1943 in Carter County, Oklahoma to William Henry Lee & Floy Evans-Lee. Butch worked was an equipment operator for Lubbock County for 22 years.  He loved his family & his dog, Baby.  He enjoyed horses and going to Ruidoso, NM to...

Nov 16, 2021

Jose (Joe) Luis Flores, 59, of Lubbock and formerly of Scotts Bluff, Nebraska was born November 19, 1961 in Crystal City, TX to Guadalupe Flores and Dora Mata-Flores.  He married Delores Garcia October 25, 2008 in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska.  He worked at the Lubbock State Supported Living Center. Joe loved and enjoyed being with his family and making people laugh. ...

Nov 8, 2021

Judith "Judy" Sharon ( Stacker) Wilson, 72, of Wolfforth was born April 24, 1949 in Lubbock to James Gregston & Myrtle (Crump) Gregston-Taylor.  Judy married Kenneth Ray Wilson May 27, 1990 in Lubbock.  She retired as Director of Nursing at the Lubbock Urology Clinic after 25 years of service.

Judy passed away Monday, November 8, 2021.

Nov 3, 2021

Jeffrey (Jeff) Allen Mills, 60, of Lubbock was born July 24, 1961  in Shreveport, Louisiana to James Mills & Mona (Harvey) Mills.  He grew up in Lubbock, graduating from Coronado High School and attending Texas Tech.  He enjoyed motorcycles, jet skiing, & water skiing.  He would always decorate his tree in his front yard at Christmas time and there...

Nov 1, 2021

Tony Maurice Poteet, 68, of Wolfforth was born February 15, 1953 in Littlefield, TX to George Poteet & Hortense (Hudnall) Poteet.  He graduated from Muleshoe High School in 1971.  He earned his Associate Degree in Photography from Amarillo College and, later, received his Associate of Nursing Degree at South Plains College.  He worked his way up from EMT to...

Oct 19, 2021

Tomasa Gonzalez, 85, of Lubbock, Texas was born March 5, 1936 in San Juan de Banderas Durango, Mexico to Amado Galvan & Micaela Rodriguez-Galvan.  Tomasa loved her family.

Tomasa passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021.

Those left to cherish her memories are her 14 children: Celinda Schillaci, Javier Nino, Sandra Reyes, Gloria Suarez, Luis Gonzalez,...

Oct 19, 2021

Rodolfo Martinez, Sr., 62, of Lubbock was born January 15, 1959 in Slaton, TX to Maximino Martinez & Nicolasa Torrez-Martinez.  He enjoyed life, his family, & his friends.

Rodolfo passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021.  He is preceded in death by a grandson: Junior Martinez, 2 brothers: Charles "Chalo" & Max Martinez, and 3 sisters: Olivia, Ofelia,...

Oct 16, 2021

Cora "Nana" Faye Davis, 87, of  Lubbock, was born May 9, 1934 in Scott County, Arkansas to Thomas Jess Emery & Agnes Loretta Brewer-Emery.  Cora married David Davis March 29, 1956.  He passed away Feb. 28, 1988.  Cora was a Home Health care provider.  She enjoyed watching t.v., doing puzzles, playing cards, & word search.

Cora went...

Oct 10, 2021

Susana "Nana" Paez Picon, 81, of Lubbock was born May 28, 1940 in Poteet, TX to Faustino Paez & Estefana (Guarjardo) Paez.  She was a caregiver for 60 years.   She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and was a Guadalupana.   She married Johhny Picon, Jr.  September 7, 1957 in Lubbock, Tx.

Susana went to be...

Oct 9, 2021

William (Buddy) E. Rogers, 80, of Lubbock was born November 23, 1940 in Comanche, TX to James E. Rogers & Ethyl (McBride) Rogers.   Buddy enjoyed dancing, bowling, and baseball.  He was a member of the Dixie Baseball League & a baseball coach.

Buddy passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021.  A son: Lester "Lin" Lindle Nelson, Jr. and...

Oct 5, 2021

Roger Gardner, 75, of Lubbock was born October 13, 1945 in San Angelo, TX to Odell Gardner & Martha (Buchanan) Gardner.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.  Roger was strong in his faith.  He loved Jesus.  He enjoyed playing guitar & singing.  He took great care of his beautiful garden and pecan trees.

Roger...

Sep 21, 2021

Ann Marie (Smith) Flemmons, 69, of Lubbock, TX was born July 31,1952 in Bangor, Maine to Norman Richard Smith & Alberta Ernestine (Grant) Smith.  Ann worked at the blueberry factory in Maine.  She married Charles Flemmons August 3,1979 in Milbridge, Maine.  Ann had many interests and talents including genealogy, hand writing analysis & crocheting.   She was one of the...

Sep 20, 2021

Laura L. Davis, 90, of Lubbock was born June 29,1931 in Parsons, Kansas to Willard & Ellen (Shaw) Lansdowne.  She married Frankie Joe Davis June 27,1952 in Manhattan, KS.  She enjoyed traveling, playing dominoes and loved JESUS.

Laura went to be with the Lord Monday, September 20, 2021.   She is preceded in death by her parents, husband,...

Sep 20, 2021

Narciso (Cecil) Suniga Rosales, 82, of Ropesville Texas was born May 8, 1939 in Seguin, Texas to Esteban & Maria (Suniga) Rosales.  Cecil married Mary Santos Cuellar December 17, 1960 in Cuero, Texas.  They were married and inseparable for 60 years before she passed on March 30, 2021.  Cecil was an excellent pool player and enjoyed dominoes, cards, and...

Sep 11, 2021

Linda Garcia, 61, of Abilene was born March 30,1960 in San Antonio, TX to Victor & Lucy Pena.  She married Mariano Garcia in 1983.  Linda was a homemaker.  She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.  She loved her Dallas Cowboys, coloring, & her seek and find word puzzles.  She loved to dance.

Linda went to...

Sep 7, 2021

Alfred Lee Hill, 59, of Lubbock was born December 7, 1961 in Ft. Worth, TX.  He enjoyed life and traveling.   He worked at Cottages at Abbey Glen in Lubbock.

Alfred passed away Tuesday September 7, 2021.  His mother: Eudora (Taufest) Hill passed away June 25, 2002, and his father: Vernon C. Hill passed away May 31, 2009. ...

Aug 18, 2021

Ruby Dell French, 91, went to our Lord on August 18, 2021.  A Lubbock, Texas resident was born October 30, 1929 in Elida, New Mexico. Preceded in death by her loving husband and son. Ruby was a loving wife, mother and awesome friend. She was a character and would have a smart answer, Ha ha ha. Those left to cherish...

Aug 9, 2021

Jane Gillit, 80, of Wolfforth was born October 8, 1940 in Tahoka, TX.  She graduated from Frenship High School.  She married Max Gillit December 25, 1959 in Woodrow, Tx.  She worked at Travelers Insurance for 18 years and was an operations manager for Dilliards. She was a member of the First Church of Nazarene.

Jane went to...