Obituaries

Aug 7, 2021

Charles "G Dad" Edward Oswalt, 65 of Ropesville was born September 5, 1955 in Lubbock to Clarence Eugene Oswalt & Betty Florence Conway-Oswalt.  He went to Texas Tech.  He married Paula Fleming March 18,1981 in Loop, TX.  He was a member of Wolfforth Church of Christ.  He worked in pest control for 27 years including pest control at TDCJ...

Jul 28, 2021

Carl Darrell Tarter, 90, of Lubbock was born March 1, 1931 in Snyder, TX to Carl E. Tarter & Carrie McGuire-Tarter.  He was a United States Air Force Veteran.  He married Tommie Bandine April 9, 1957 in Harlingen, TX.

Carl went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 28, 2021 in Greeneville, TN.  His parents, a daughter:...

Jul 26, 2021

Jimmy Roy "Jim" Reddell passed peacefully from this life on July 26, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. He was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma on August 2, 1928 to J.L. and Hattie Reddell. Jim graduated high school from Ponca City, OK in 1946 and attended college at Oklahoma A&M University (OSU), graduating in 1951 with a degree in Physical Education. After...

Jul 20, 2021

Robin Gay Taylor Veretto Gauna, 60, of Lubbock was born June 29, 1961, in Dallas, TX. She was the Tahoka Harvest Festival Queen in 1978 and graduated Tahoka High School in 1979. She attended Baylor University and Texas Tech University, graduating in 1984 with a bachelor's degree in Political Science. Robin traveled the world as an explorer and missionary...

Jul 17, 2021

Norma Ruth Duke, 95, of Lubbock was born December 22, 1925 in Woodson, TX to Aaron Springs Turner & Resse (Matthiews) Turner.  She married Joe Bailey Duke Aug. 31, 1951 in Carlsbad, NM. He passed away Feb. 12, 1973.  She later married Melvin Lee Farr, June 26, 1981 in Odessa, Tx.  He passed away Aug. 8, 1982.  She...

Jul 16, 2021

Pauline P. Martinez, 83 of Lubbock was born November 4, 1937 in Lamesa to Simone G. Pena & Aurora (Apolinar) Pena.  She married Eduardo "Edward" Martinez January 30,1955 in Floresville, TX.  He passed away October 4, 2013.  She worked at Western Laundry for 3 years.  Later she worked in the cafeteria at Cooper High School for 13 years and...

Jul 4, 2021

Gene Oestermyer, 87, of Lubbock was born December 5, 1933 in LaPorte, Indiana.  He married Marcie Trichel June 16,1956 in Clovis, NM.  Gene worked at the Avalanche Journal for 38 Years.  He enjoyed traveling, reading, and being with his family and friends.  He was regularly active at Highland Baptist Church.

Gene went to be with the Lord...

Jun 23, 2021

James "J.R." Randall Sutherland, 70, of Lubbock was born September 14, 1950, in Austin, TX to E.J. Sutherland & Jodie (Watkins) Sutherland.  J.R. graduated with a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech.  He worked at Covenant Hospital for several years.  He married Kay Dent June 21, 1975, in Lubbock.  He enjoyed gardening, fishing, & taking cruises.  He was a coach...

Jun 8, 2021

In Tribute to our cherished mother Laura Betty Deavours Mora.  Loving wife, amazing mother, incomparable Mimi and great Friend to many.  She was a champion of children and the marginalized all of her life. A true woman of Peace from her service in the Peace Corp to compassionate social worker with Children's Protective Services and caring counselor to family...

May 4, 2021

Atreus Miles Ramos, infant son of Adam Spade Ramos & Angelica Marie Ramos, was born Tuesday May 4, 2021 and was then placed into the loving arms of the Lord shortly after.

Those that will miss him & trust in the Lord are Atreus's parents: Spade & Angel Ramos, paternal grandparents: Adam & Cindy Ramos, and paternal...

May 4, 2021

Mary Lynn Malone, 83, of Lubbock was born February 2, 1938 in Pampa, Texas to Leonard & Eva (McNabb) Mills.  She married Bobby Malone June 20, 1956 in Carlsbad, NM.  She enjoyed her work at Lubbock Christian University & at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO.  Mary Lynn was a people person and was so loving and compassionate.  She...

Apr 19, 2021

Morton Allen "Sonny" Whatley, 78, of Lubbock was born January 26, 1943 in Lubbock.  He married Kathy Slaton July 30, 1965 in Brownfield.  Prior to a thirty-five year career at Irwin Steel Erectors as an iron worker and crane operator he was a member of The Iron Workers Local Union. Results of his work can be seen throughout...