Harvey Swenson Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5th, 2024.   Harvey Bosworth Swenson Jr was born August 29, 1947, in Erie, Pennsylvania to Harvey Swenson Sr. and Elizabeth Hayward.  He was the oldest of three children.  Early in his life Harvey and his family moved to Amarillo, Texas where he was a graduate of Amarillo High School and went on to study at Texas A&M.   Harvey was a compassionate husband, father, friend, and maker.  He loved spending time...

Juanell Kelley passed away March 30, 2024, in Levelland TX. Her Celebration of Life: April 5,2024 11 A.M.  Dimmitt Church of Christ 101 SW 4th St Dimmitt, Tx 79027 Juanell Cunyus Kelley was born Jan 18, 1937, in Lockney, Texas to Betha Anna Carthel Cunyus and Frank Allen Cunyus. She was the youngest of 4 children. She grew up in Lockney, Texas. She graduated from Lockney High School in 1955. She married Ewell Hunt Kelley in August of 1958 and then graduated from Texas Technological...

Today we lay to rest a great man by the name of Joe Louis Martinez. Born in the town of Belton, Texas in 1956 to Apolinar and Francisca Martinez. As young person Joe decided to join the US Navy Military and served for 13 years proudly. In his youth he was known as the Mexican Bruce Lee because of his quick hands and speed all around. He later married and had loving family as he worked in Colorado and Texas. He was a loving man that cared more to help someone in need then have money to buy...

On Thursday, March 14th, 2024, Douglas Earl Bates went to be with our Heavenly Father. Doug was born in Portales, New Mexico, but was a resident of Lubbock County for over 30 years. He served in the US Air force, volunteered for the New Deal Fire Department and was the owner of Wolfforth Appliance Repair. He loved to be at the lake, fishing and just being outside. He survived by his mother, Jeanetta Whitney, sister Patricia Burns, brother-in-law Sven Burns and his loving wife Carol...

She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family after a 7 year battle with cancer.   "A mother is she who can take the place of all others, but whose place no one else can take"   Jeanette Williamson Lawrie was born on November 30th 1934 to JC & Nora Mae Williamson. They moved to Lubbock Texas and began Williamson Maytag. After hosting one night at the service club at Reese Air Force base she met James Edwin Lawrie from Ohio who was stationed there....

On Monday, March 11th, 2024, Robert Edward Rudkins,77 passed away after a long illness. Robert was born in Carnegie, Oklahoma, but was a resident of Lubbock for over 50 years.  He is survived by his wife, three daughters, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at Southcrest Baptist Church on Thursday, March 21 at 1:00 pm.

JoAnn Downer Pennington was born July 14, 1933 in Texola, Oklahoma to Burt and Meredith Downer.  She grew up in Stinnett, Texas where she met and married her husband Glenn Pennington. They moved to Lubbock in 1967. Following her graduation from Texas Tech in 1970, she taught two years in New Deal. The remainder of her career was spent as the librarian at Tahoka High School.  She was a longstanding member of Trinity Church. After Glenn’s death in 2009 she moved...

Susan Ruth Hodgins (nee Leigh) died in her sleep at home on March 6th, 2024. While her death was very unexpected, we have confidence in the hope that we shall see her again in our Father’s house. While she is sorely missed, she no longer has pain and is celebrating with her parents and all who, like her, made their final graduation. A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Susan Ruth Hodgins, age 65, will be held at Monterey Baptist Church in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, March...

Billy was born in Valliant, OK on December 23, 1942. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Margie Hubbard, 5 children: Christina & Rick Meyers of Floydada TX, Pamela Phillips of Slaton, Billy Ray & Christy Hubbard of Lubbock TX, Tony Lee & Kim Hubbard of Middleburg, FL, and Kenneth Wayne Hubbard of Lubbock, TX, 16 grandkids, 24 great grandkids, and 3 great great great grandkids. On 3/4/24, our beloved Husband, Daddy and Papa went to see Jesus. He also had many friends and...

Linda Jo Shagula was born March 7, 1953 in Homer, MI to Edna (Miller) and Millard Nantz. She passed peacefully on March 3, 2024. Linda graduated from Hardin-Simmons University with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing. She was a retired Registered Nurse.  Linda enjoyed her prayer group, being with friends and family, and spending time with her daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. Linda is preceded by son, Matthew Shagula, husband of 48 years, Ron, father Millard Nantz,...