Jacinto M. “J.R.” Vasquez Jr., 61, was born November 2, 1960, in Lubbock to Jacinto & Rosita Vasquez Sr. J.R. graduated in 1980 from Roosevelt High School where he played football. He later married MaryLou Orta on July 22, 1994, in Lubbock. He enjoyed boxing, cooking, playing softball and listening to Tejano music. He loved to barbecue, watching the Dallas Cowboys; but more than anything, he loved spending time with his family and brothers on the weekends.  He was a...

Ray Edward “Eddie” Buffington Jr., 79, was born June 15, 1942, in Faulk, AR to Ray Edward and Lura Buffington Sr.  He graduated from Kermit High School in 1960, only months after marrying June May Emerson on August 29, 1959, in Kermit.  Soon after graduating, Eddie started working for Sears Roebuck as a salesman and stayed there for 20 years. He left only to start his own company, Eddie Buffington Heating, Plumbing and Air, which he owned and operated for more than 30...

Robert Lee Flores “Big Rob” ,48, was born August 4, 1973, in Levelland to Raul Reyna Flores & Maria L. Cortez. Always busy, Robert worked as a food prep in the restaurant business, a barber and also received his HVAC license. In his spare time, he enjoyed dancing, working out and being a grandfather. He was a great motivational speaker, and his family will always remember how “Big Rob” was always there when anyone needed him. He will be greatly missed by all who...

  Fabian Alonzo,41, passed away on April 9th, 2022, in his hometown of Lubbock, Texas.  He was born in Lubbock to Joe and Norma Alonzo on January 11, 1981. As a child, Fabian wreaked havoc on the ranch amongst his only brother, cousins, neighbors, and friends.  He was a self-employed mechanic; but better yet known as a jack of all trades because there was nothing that he couldn’t do. He was famous for his charismatic charm and his smooth talkin’ with the ladies....

Gregory Hill, 63, was born on September 20, 1958, in Lubbock Texas to Earl and Glenna Hill. He worked in construction, framing houses, and enjoyed fishing, woodwork and watching Texas Tech football in his free time. Some of his favorite things were collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia, Lionel Trains and watching NASCAR. More than all, Gregory loved spending time with his family and friends. On the Evening of April 6, 2022, Gregory Hill was called from this earth. Those left to cherish his...

Lynda Briles, 68 was born December 23, 1953, in Lubbock to Willian Henry & Helen LaFern Jernigan.  She graduated from Coronado High School in 1972 and in June of 1974, married Bruce Wayne Briles in Lubbock.  She worked in the cafeteria for Lubbock Schools for over 19 years and continued working for Southcrest Baptist Church until present. She enjoyed cooking, serving God, her church, and people as she was a devoted Baptist who loved the Lord dearly. On April 5, 2022, Lynda...

Pastor John Willis Williams, 76, was born March 31, 1945, in Rusk County Texas to Langston & Lou Anne Williams.  He married Linda Randles on June 16, 1979, in Lubbock and worked in the ministry for over 45 years. During his ministry, he served as Pastor in Floydada, TX at Grants Chapel, Lorenzo, TX at Anderson Chapel and the last 27 years of life were spent as Pastor at Wesley Memorial Church in Lubbock where the church prospered.  Along with his ministry, Pastor John enjoyed...

Jesse Moreno, 61, was born October 12, 1960, in Carnes City to Jesse V. & Sally Moreno.  He graduated from Frenship Highs School in 1979 and was a hard-working man who enjoyed doing yard work and keeping up with his plants.  He enjoyed going to garage sales, bingo, dancing, working on jig saw puzzles and taking care of his fish.  His love of music put him in a place of having an extensive collection of music that most would envy; but more than anything, Jesse loved...

Phyllis Roberta Smith Powell passed away peacefully at her home on March 11, 2022 at the age of 92.  Born in Clyde, Texas, to Robert Phillip Smith and Jewett Stapleton Smith on October 16, 1929, her early years were spent in West Texas.  She was buried in Petersburg Cemetery alongside other members of her family. She was working in Lubbock when she met and married C.B. Powell. They were active members of First Baptist Church.  Together they raised three children: Charlotte...

Pedro “Pete” Morales was born January 18, 1934, in Bigfoot, TX to Ignacio & Felipa Morales.  He married Juanita Ortiz on October 27, 1954, in O’Donnell and worked there as a farmer for many years.  He began selling insurance in 1982 and worked at Eagle Pitcher from 1984 to 1998 when he retired.  Pete spent the latter years of his life playing the accordion with his band, “Pete Morales y su Conjunto” and fixing accordions for many people like...