All Obituaries

Carroll Wayne Penny of Lubbock, Tx passed away on October 22, 2020. He was born in Linden, Texas on February 12, 1931. He will have a cremation and services are pending.

Roy Birl, 81, of Lubbock was born on September 4, 1039 to Isom and Evelyn Birl in Texarkana, Texas. He had a 5th grade education but became and excellent mechanic in his late teens. He's proceeded in death by a brother, Roosevelt; a sister, Betty; his parent and his wife Arlene.  Survivors include: sisters, Ida, Pearlene, Lena, Gloria, Dorothy and Barbara; brothers Bob and Otis. He also leaves behind three children Patricia, Amidah (aka: Pamela) and Kevin as...

Stephen Wayne Oughton, 65, of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, October 14, and was born on September 12, 1955 in Abington Township, Pennsylvania.  He attended Texas A&M in College Station, graduating in 1978 with a bachelors degree in Finance. After working for a few years, Steve felt called to attend the Dallas Theological Seminary and graduated in 1987 with a Masters in Theology. While his career in ministry did not come to fruition due to the need for more immediate employment,...

Viewing will be on October 9th from 5-7pm at Agape Funeral Chapel Burial will be on October 10th at 10 am at the City of Lubbock Cemetery Memorial Service will on October 10th at 2pm at 1st Assembly of God

Gay Brock, 78 of Shallowater, Texas passed away on October 6, 2020. She was born on June 4, 1942 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She attended Lubbock Christian College and married Ealy Brock on June 5, 1961. Gay worked as a substitute teacher and Library aid at Shallowater High School. She was a member of the 12th Street Church of Christ, volunteered at Contact Lubbock Suicide hotline with Teenline. Survivors include husband Ealy Brock, children J.K. Brock (wife Cathy) of Rio Ranch, NM, Debby...

Gregory J Lavallee went home to be with the Lord on September 29, 2020. He was born on May 30, 1961 in Long Beach, CA to Donald F Lavallee and Marsha L Hurley. He is survived by his son Rory Lavallee and loving wife Sandra Lavallee. Greg was retired from the U.S. Navy as a Linguist. He was passionate about Civil Liberties and His Church. He enjoyed photography, camping, and the company of his Family, Friends, Cats, and Dogs. Services will be held at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 7457...

Winifred Bradabe Hayes, 94, went to be with the Lord on September 28, 2020 in Littlefield, Texas. She was born April 4th 1926 to Willis Allbritton and Winnie Mary Elizabeth Carroll in Fullbright, Texas. Known as Toby by those closest to her, she was known for her great stories and contagious laugh. An avid reader and gardener, she was also an excellent cook, a loyal fan of the Dallas Cowboys and very devoted to her family.  She married her sweetheart, Gavin Hayes, on August 7,...

Mark Pearson departed on his final road trip, September 26 ,2020.  He was 65 years old. Mark is survived by his wife Donna,  and son,  Donovan Riddle, as well as 4 grandchildren- Valerie, Nate, Atticus, and Emma - and 1 great grandson ,  Zeylium Riddle.  He had also grown to love 2 bonus grandchildren Everliegh and Hudson Guest.   Survivors also include  brothers Randy Pearson and Scott Barenz  as well as sisters Kathy Hanson  and...

Michael Alexander Avara (56) went home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his parents, James Theodore Avara and Betty Ann Bradshaw. He was also preceded in death by his stepbrother Charles Bishop. Michael was born and raised in Lubbock, Texas and graduated from Sunset International Bible Institute. With a servant's heart, He worked at the Lubbock State Supported Living Center caring for the disabled. Mike had a great love of God, his family and...

Hector G Herrera Jr. was born on July 14th 1952 in Plainview, Texas to Hector Herrera Sr. and Maria Luisa Herrera.  Hector enjoyed time with family, the Dallas Cowboys and his truck. He was preceded in death by his parents Hector and Maria Herrera, brother Joe Angel Herrera and his only grandchild Ashton Blair Herrera. Hector is survived by his only son Ugene Herrera and spouse Felicia Ledesma, Isabel Oballe, fur baby Bella, Herman Herrera, Mary E. Pedroza and many niece and...