All Obituaries

Duane Thomas Muncy, 59, of Lubbock, Texas passed away April 2, 2020. He was born July 20, 1960 in Amarillo, Texas to David Dean Muncy and Thelma Marie Vienna. Duane cooked at popular restaurants in Truth or Consequences, NM including Los Arcos Steakhouse and La Cocina. He also worked as a core-runner in the oilfields while living in Midland, Texas. Duane was a self-taught guitar player and loved music. He played in a band called the Phermones in New Mexico. Duane is survived by his one son,...

Lena Graumann went home to be with the Lord April 1, 2020. She was born April 14, 1940 in Gomez, Texas to Alonzo and Susie Sellers. She married Leroy Graumann February 9, 1974. Lena worked as an LVN for Highland Medical and Covenant Medical Center, then later ran a stay-at-home daycare. She loved the children she took care of greatly. She was a prayer warrior and loved God with all her heart. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother E.W., and loving husband. Those left to cherish...

Rick Barrera, 52, of Lubbock peacefully passed into the arms of his Lord surrounded by his family on March 26,2020.  He loved spending time with his family and playing golf. He worked for United for many years and was the meat market Manager at Amigos. Rick was married to the love of his life Isabell for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and children; Isaiah(Perla), Ray(Mayra), Leticia(Jason), Monica(Eric). Grandchildren; Jayden, Zaybryn, Zaybriel, Natalia, Liliana, Katalina, EJ...

HASE, WILLIAM LOUIS, age 75 of Lubbock TX, passed away Monday March 23, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leila June Myers and William Louis Hase, Sr. He is survived by his wife Alice Young of Lubbock TX; his daughter Heidi Joy Hase (Kevin Larkin) of Bend OR; and his brothers Randall Hase (Linda Hase) of St. George UT, Allan Hase (Cindy Hase) of Fort Myers FL, and Gayle Hase (Judy Schlan) of Carrabelle FL. Bill was born 22 March 1945 in Washington MO. He began school in a...

Katrina Kay Carter Phillips, 62, of Lubbock, Texas passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 16, 2020 at her home. Katrina was born on December 27, 1957 in Andrews, Texas to T.T. Carter and Grace Carter.  Katrina was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband Billy Phillips, son David Ross Gainer (Allie), step daughter Robin (Gabe) Garcia, 2 step sons Jason Phillips and Jeremy Phillips, all of Lubbock, Texas, 7 grandchildren, sisters Elizabeth Ann (Jack) Williams...

Dorothy Dee Vaughn,90, of Lubbock.Texas died March 15, 2020 at Carillon House in Lubbock. Dorothy was born October 23, 1929 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to William and Dorothy Bonnell. She married Vestal Vaughn in 1954.   Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Vestal Vaughn,  daughter Vicki Lacy, grandson Matt Lacy, and great great grandaughter Adalee Cline.  Survivors include daughters Jo Dee Waits, Kim Douglass and husband Pat, Amy Windisch and...

DeMaris Ann Rumpel, age 76, went to be with our Lord, March 13, 2020 at Crownpoint Rehabilitation Center in Lubbock, TX, following a stroke in January. Dee was born July 6, 1943 to Alvin and Mary Engum in Athens, GA. Their family relocated to Hixton in 1943.  She graduated Hixton High School in 1961 and married Anthony John Rumpel on December 11, 1962.   Dee was a bookkeeper until 1983 when she found her true calling.  She went to nursing school at All Saints Episcopal...

Gaylord Williams passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in Lubbock Texas. Gaylord was born on May 24, 1926 on Magazine Mountain near Magazine, Arkansas, to Ollie Claude and Mary (Thomas) Williams. He grew up in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, in the Checotah and Eufala area.  In July of 1944, he entered the Army/Air Force at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, served at Sheppard Air Force Base, and received gunnery training in Laredo, Tx. He was honorably discharged July 4, 1946. Gaylord then...

Karen Jean (Williams) Chaffin, of Lubbock, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 8th, 2020. She was born January 17, 1952, in Levelland, Texas, to Eligah L. and R. Roberta Williams. Karen worked in administration for most of her career.  She retired from the home health industry in 2014. Karen devoted her life to her family and loved ones. Karen was known for her loving heart and passionate personality and was most passionate about helping others. She loved weekend shopping with her...

Donnie was born in Wichita, Kansas…he was a Navy brat.  His mother and 3 siblings relocated to Lubbock, TX when Donnie was 5 years old.  He played little league baseball with his big brother Ricky in Lubbock’s Western Little league.  He loved sports. He enjoyed bowling and been a member of numerous bowling leagues through the years in Lubbock.  He graduated from Frenship High School in 1974. He loved the Minnesota Vikings. Donnie married Mary Joyce Labadie on...