All Obituaries

Anna Belle Walker, 94, of Pep passed from this life on March 23, 2020.  Private family graveside services were held on March 27, 2020 at Saint Phillip Neri Cemetery in Pep. Anna Belle was the 2nd girl born in Pep, Texas. She was the fifth child of eight born to Adolph and Annie Jungman. She grew up on the family farm and regularly milked cows, drove the tractor, hoed and pulled cotton. She loved to sing in the church choir, played tennis and the piano, and loved to dance. She graduated...

Mickey Lynn Beadles, 73, of Lubbock passed from this life on March 20, 2020.  A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. He was born October 10, 1946 in Slaton to W.O. and Ila Bella “Bugs” (Jenkins) Beadles.  Mickey’s working career included Gibson’s Discount Store, Texas Farm Bureau, and multiple body shops including Beadles Body Shop with his brother, Billy. Mickey was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Billy; sister, Wilma; and nieces,...

Estevan Villarreal, 57, of Levelland passed from this life on March 16, 2020.  Services are pending and will be announced when available. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Krestridge Funeral Home.  (806) 897-1111

Jessica Dawn Phillips, 46, of Levelland passed from this life on March 6, 2020.  Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 14, 2020, in the City of Levelland Cemetery. She was born January 5, 1974 in Andrews to Debbie and Roy Phillips.  Jessica graduated from Levelland High School in 1992.  She worked at Goodwill.  Jessica enjoyed crafting, jewelry making, collecting porcelain roses and loved her dogs.  She was a member of First Baptist...

Donna Faye Castleberry, 75, of Levelland passed from this life on March 2, 2020.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, March 6, 2020, at Krestridge Funeral Home in Levelland.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 7, 2020, in the Krestridge Funeral Home Chapel. Donna was born August 27, 1944 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Tommy and Blossom Tinker.  She attended Hardin Simmons University.  She was employed for 21 years by...

Norma Jean (Barry) Sanders, 80, of Levelland passed away peacefully from long term health complications on March 1, 2020 surrounded by loved ones in her daughter’s home in Lubbock. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Krestridge Funeral Home in Levelland.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, March 6, 2020, in the Krestridge Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will follow in the City of Levelland Cemetery. She was born in...

Jerry Allen Pierce, 83, of Levelland passed from this life on February 25, 2020.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Friday, February 28, 2020, at Krestridge Funeral Home.  Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Waxahachie City Cemetery in Waxahachie. He was born July 2, 1936 in Littlefield to parents, Robert and Ita (Cruse) Pierce.  He moved to Levelland in 1944 and attended Levelland High School.  Jerry worked...

Ethan Cole Ellison Jeffcoat, 28, of Lubbock, Texas passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 24, 2020 in his home.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Krestridge Funeral Home, 505 Austin Street in Levelland, Texas.  Celebration of Cole’s life will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Bible Baptist Church, 525 West Panhandle Street, in Slaton, Texas.  Rev. Chris Downer and Rev. Rory Mosley will...

  Christy Rodriguez, 32, of Levelland passed from this life on February 23, 2020.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, with the reading of the Rosary at 7:00 pm at Krestridge Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church.  Interment will follow in the Sundown Cemetery. She was born November 6, 1987 in Levelland to parents, Vicente, Jr. and Agapita...

Antonio H. Venegas, 48, of Levelland passed from this life on February 22, 2020.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, February 28, 2020, at Krestridge Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Krestridge Funeral Home. He was born March 21, 1971 in Van Horn to parents, Dulces and Josefina (Hernandez) Venegas.  He was a longtime supervisor in the oilfield. Antonio was preceded in death by his parents; and...

Martin Edward Jordan, 77, of Levelland passed from this life on February 21, 2020.  Visitation will be held from 8:00 to 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at Krestridge Funeral Home. He was born on July 26, 1942 at home in Anson, Texas to parents, Buford Daniel and Virginia Marie (Reid) Jordan.  Martin started working in the cotton fields alongside his dad and uncles at a very young age.  He married Anita Crystal Jordan on February 14, 1963.  They were married for...

  Verna Lee Allen Bowman, 79, of Levelland passed from this life on February 20, 2020.  Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 pm on Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Krestridge Funeral Home.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, February 24, 2020, at the Whitharral Baptist Church. She was born January 15, 1941 in Gilmer, Texas to parents, Vernon “Buck” and Bessie Lee (Albright) Burtchell.  Verna married Troy Eugene Allen on July...

Beverly Kim Griffith, 52, of Levelland passed from this life on February 20, 2020.  Private services were held in Levelland. She was born September 13, 1967 in Levelland to parents, Jerry Tilford and Jannie Ann (Singleton) Caddell.  Kim graduated from Levelland High School in 1986. She attended South Plains College and received an associate’s degree in Business.  Kim married Wesley Griffith on August 25, 1989. Kim is survived by her husband, Wesley; son, Robert and...

A longtime resident of Hockley County, Texas returned home today.  Thomas Clifford Beck, 92, of San Angelo, Texas passed away February 12, 2020.  Services will be held in the Krestridge Funeral Home Chapel in Levelland, Texas on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 10:00 am.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the City of Levelland Cemetery. He was born July 10, 1927 in Mill Creek, Oklahoma to...

Janie Ojeda, age 57, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 in Lubbock, Texas surrounded by her family.  Funeral services for Janie will be held Friday, February 14, 2020, at 10:00 am at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Levelland, Texas.  Visitation will be on Thursday, February 13, 2020, from 12:00 to  8:00 pm at Krestridge Funeral Home in Levelland with the reading of the Rosary to begin at 7:00 pm. Acting as pallbearers will be her sons and her...

Jackie Nadine Flake, 63, of Sundown passed from this life on February 9, 2020.  A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, February 13, 2020, in the Krestridge Funeral Home.  Inurnment will be at a later date in the Sundown Cemetery. She was born March 8, 1956 in Camp Pendleton, California to parents, Jack Earl and Florence Nadine (LeCroy) Sanderson.  Jackie married Johnny Franklin Flake on January 24, 1970.  Jackie was a very loving and caring wife,...

Marie H. Tienda, 74, of Levelland passed from this life on February 4, 2020.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, with the Rosary beginning at 7:00 pm, on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at Krestridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, February 10, 2020, at St. Michael's Catholic Church. She was born January 27, 1946 in McDade, Texas to parents, Antonio and Francisca (Renteria) Herrera. Mary married Nick Tienda, Jr. on October 3, 1964 at...

Robert Eugene Settles, 62, of Levelland passed from this life on February 1, 2020.  A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 8, 2020, in the Krestridge Funeral Home Chapel. He was born May 28, 1957 in Pueblo, Colorado to parents, Wesley and Shirley Settles.  He was a longtime transportation specialist in the oil and gas industry. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Catherine Sherman; and brothers, Buster (Wesley) Settles and Newton...

Cheryl L. Harcrow-Vancil, 74, of Levelland passed from this life on February 1, 2020.  A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at South Plains Church. She was born December 6, 1945 in San Angelo to parents, Knox and Emogene (Bode) Robbins.  Cheryl was known as the Hug Lady while working alongside of her husband at Inspirational Woodworks.  She was a member of South Plains Church where she taught Sunday school. Cheryl was preceded in death by...

Donald Richmon Williams, 76, of Levelland passed from this life on January 30, 2020.  A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 pm on Saturday, February 8, 2020, in the Krestridge Funeral Home Chapel.  Inurnment with full military honors will be held on February 14, 2020 at 3:00 pm in the Santa Fe National Cemetery. He was born October 13, 1943 in Seminole, Texas to parents, Donald Eugene Williams and Leta May Spraberry of Lamesa.  Don married Vicky Wilkins on May 28, 1983 in...

Bobby Joe Oliver, 61, of Levelland passed from this life on January 25, 2020. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Krestridge Funeral Home with burial to follow at the City of Levelland Cemetery. He was born May 18, 1958 in Levelland, Texas to parents, Billy Joe and Pat (Barton) Oliver. Bobby was an over the road heavy haul truck driver and was really proud of being a deacon at his church. Bobby was preceded in death by his father, Billy Joe...

Robert ''Andy'' Ruzich, 87, of Levelland passed from this life on January 24, 2020. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Krestridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at Park Drive Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the City of Levelland Cemetery. He was born December 15, 1932 in Peoria, IL to parents, Andrew John Ruzich and Goldie Beatrice Jenkins. Andy moved to California from...

Troy Don Hogue, 37, of Clifton and formerly of Levelland, passed from this life on January 22, 2020. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 26, 2020, in the Krestridge Funeral Home Chapel. He was born January 11, 1983 in Lubbock to parents, Lynda Weston and Harold Dean Hogue. Troy married Ashley Smith on April 20, 2007. He was employed by Titan Landsing as a control room operator. Troy was preceded in death by his father, Harold Dean Hogue; and...

Cindy Lou (Wheat) Bullin, 66, of Levelland passed from this life on January 21, 2020. Services will be held at a later date and will be announced when available. She was born February 11, 1953 in Lubbock, Texas to parents, Jack and Naomi Wheat. Cindy graduated from Monterey High School as well as Texas Tech University. In 1988, he married Rodger Bullin in Lubbock. She moved to Levelland in 1995 where she lived the remainder of her life. Cindy was preceded in death by her...

Martina Montalvo Bazan, 87, of Levelland passed from this life on January 19, 2020. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, with a rosary at 7:00 pm at Krestridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, in the Krestridge Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the City of Levelland Cemetery. She was born March 14, 1932 in Rio Grande City, Texas to parents, Mauro and Francisca (Mayorga) Montalvo. ...

Jackie Howell Ellison, 78, of Levelland passed from this life on January 14, 2020. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, January 17, 2020, at Krestridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 9:00 am on Saturday, January 18, 2020, in the Krestridge Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Meadow Cemetery. He was born October 29, 1941 in Brownfield to parents, Elijah and Annie Delmar (Evans) Ellison. Jackie graduated from Levelland High School...

Bobbye Bridges, 85, of Levelland passed from this life on January 12, 2020. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, January 17, 2020, at Krestridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 18, 2020, in the Krestridge Funeral Home Chapel. She was born in the home of her parents, Otto and Grace Welch in Madden Grove, Oklahoma on June 13, l934. Bobbye was raised in the country near Waurika, Oklahoma, and graduated from Waurika...

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Mae Beth Collins, our loving and devoted wife, mother, nana and friend to all whose lives she touched, on January 11, 2020. She was born in Lamesa, Texas on November 17, 1958 to Morris and Norma Grizzle. She was a 1977 graduate of Lamesa High School. Mae Beth married her loving husband, Michael Collins, on April 7, 1978 in Lamesa, Texas. They spent 41 wonderful years together. Mae Beth loved traveling and was able to go on many amazing trips...

Glenda (Maner) Throckmorton, 82, of Arlington, formerly of Whitharral,  passed from this life on January 7, 2020.  A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at First Baptist Church in Whitharral.  Inurnment will follow in the Whitharral Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Cornerstone Crossroads Academy, 2815 S. Ervay Annex Building, Dallas, Texas  78215. Arrangements are under the direction...

Jackie Leroy Taylor, Sr., 81, of Levelland passed from this life on January 5, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at Ridgecrest Missionary Baptist Church. He was born January 18, 1938 in Dickens County to parents, Virgil and Bea Taylor. Jackie married Myrel Bryant on January 25, 1959. He was a Baptist. Jackie was preceded in death by his mother, father, 3 brothers, and 4 sisters. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Myrel Bryant...

Sylvia Gail (Exum) Ritter, 79, of Levelland passed from this life on January 4, 2020. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at Krestridge Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 9. 2020, at Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock. She was born March 23, 1940 in Lubbock to parents, Ewell and Tressie Exum. Sylvia was devoted to her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and her two furry friends, Peanut...

Charlton Jacob ''Jake'' Loftin was taken into glory to his heavenly home with Jesus December 30, 2019 at the age of 33. Jake was born in Lamesa, Texas on July 8, 1986 to Gene and Susan Loftin. In 2003, he welcomed his first daughter, Ariel Star Loftin and graduated from Sundown High School in 2004. After graduation, he was blessed with his second daughter, Kaydence Belle Loftin. He enjoyed spending time with his girls, being with his family, laughing with his sisters April and...

Lori Lynne Faulkner, 56, was called to her eternal resting place on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 in Round Rock, Texas. She was born June 11, 1963 in Lubbock, Texas to Larry and Marilyn Jean Faulkner. Lori graduated from Levelland High School in 1981, and continued her studies at a business college in Lubbock. She loved to travel, and did so extensively in her earlier years. She spent a period of time in Dallas, before eventually settling in Rockdale, to enjoy living near her...

Rayburn Vaughn Holt I was born July 7, 1938 in Sandy Hook, Tennessee to Aileen Grose Brown. He went home to his Lord and Savior on December 23, 2019. Ray was a character. He served in the United States Air Force and was very proud to be an American. He relocated to Houston after he was honorably discharged from the military. He loved to tell stories of his life, such as water skiing with Elvis. He loved and adored his granddaughter, Bella. Ray was preceded in death by his...

Gregoria P. Gonzales, 80, of Levelland passed from this life on December 5, 2019. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, December 9, 2019, at Krestridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at the First Assembly of God Church. Interment will follow in the City of Levelland Cemetery. She was born September 17, 1939 in Floresville to parents, Ynoocencia and Juan Pena. Gregoria was an only child and raised by her...

Ronald Ira Petty, age 64, passed away on December 4, 2019 at Spring Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born in Levelland, Texas, to Troy and Maureen Petty on October 20, 1955. After the death of his mother he was adopted and raised in Tucson by Reta Petty and his father, Troy. He has been a Las Vegas resident for the past 10 years. Ron attended High School in Tucson, Arizona and graduated in 1974 from Amphitheater High School. After attending college at the...

Bobbie Arnwine, 87, of Levelland passed from this life on December 3, 2019. Graveside services will be held at 4:00 pm on Thursday, December 5, 2019, in the City of Levelland Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Krestridge Funeral Home. (806) 897-1111Service Schedule Graveside Service City of Levelland Cemetery 1500 Ave H ...

Simon'e Darice Young, 41, was born February 25, 1978, to Margaret and Spuregeon Peter Young, Sr., and was also the daughter of Samuel F. Golightly, her loving stepfather. ' Simon'e passed away December 3, 2019. Simon'e was born with some disabilities, but she lived a life with great purpose until the end. Her smile was contagious and anyone who was fortunate to meet Simon'e never forgot her. Simon'e went to Dayhab as part of her daily training and she loved watching wrestling and...

Karen L. (Rogers) George, 79, was welcomed by her Lord and Savior to her heavenly home on December 2, 2019. Karen was born to Floyd & Marjorie Rogers on April 23, 1940, in Littlefield, Texas and married Wayne A. George on June 7, 1957. Karen attended first grade at Fieldton Elementary in Fieldton, Texas, then continued schooling in Littlefield, Texas. She graduated from Wayland Baptist University in 1977 with a degree in Business and worked at South Plains Community Action as a...

C.A. Currington, 88, of Lubbock passed from this life on December 1, 2019. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at West Texas Church at the Barn in Lubbock. He was born February 26, 1931 in Purdon, Texas to parents, Clarence Thomas and Izyal Noma (Back) Currington. He married Johnnie Lee Huddleston on January 9, 1949 in Emhouse, Texas. They made their home in Levelland where he was a Lease Operator for Amoco. C.A. was preceded in...

Sue Ann Pecher, 69, of Lubbock passed from this life on December 1, 2019. A Memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, in the Krestridge Funeral Home Chapel. She was born December 31, 1949 In Washington, Indiana to parents, Robert and Marilyn (Kriete) Quinn. Sue graduated from Chillicothe Township High School. She moved to Lubbock in 1982 and retired from many years of employment at Joe Arrington Cancer Center in 2014. Sue was preceded in death by...

Lena Emma Steinfath, 97, of Levelland passed from this life on December 1, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 7, 2019, at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Interment will follow at 4:00 pm in the Willow Cemetery in Haskell, Texas. Lena Steinfath was born on September 1, 1922 to August and Selma Emilie Rueffer Steinfath at their family farmhouse in Throckmorton County, Texas. She was the eighth of eleven children, and the last to survive. The children...

Juan ''Johnny'' De La Rosa, 56, of Sundown passed from this life on November 28, 2019. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, December 6, 2019, in the Krestridge Funeral Home Chapel. He was born December 14, 1962 in Maple, Texas to parents, Fidel and Theodola (Ornelas) De La Rosa. Johnny grew up in Enochs, Texas and graduated from Three Way High School in 1982. He lived life to the fullest. Johnny was preceded in death by his father, Fidel Chavez De...

Carolyn Dale Polasek, 81, of Ropesville passed from this life on November 28, 2019. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, December 2, 2019, at Krestridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Fifth Street Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Ropesville Cemetery. She was born August 18, 1938 in Levelland to parents, Barney E. and Lillie Thompson. Carolyn was a devoted housewife, mother and Grandma. ...

Loyd Douglas Evans, 66, of Levelland passed from this life on November 25, 2019. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Cactus Drive Church of Christ. He was born March 21, 1953 in Morton, Texas to parents, Earl and Ellen (Drum) Evans. Doug was a graduate of Morton High School and South Plains College. He was a custom harvester and a member of the Church of Christ. Doug is survived by his children, Megan (Logan) Tisler, Matt...

Carolyn JoAnn (Hall) Esch, 76, of Levelland passed from this life on November 23, 2019. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, November 25, 2019, at Krestridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Interment will follow in the City of Levelland Cemetery. She was born August 23, 1943 in Clovis, New Mexico to parents, Raymond and Jewell (Tiffin) Hall. JoAnn was a homemaker who loved her...

Barbara Gainer Shobert, 73, of Lubbock, formerly of Levelland, passed from this life on November 18, 2019. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at Krestridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Krestridge Funeral Home Chapel. She was born November 19, 1945 in Ralls, Texas to parents, William Thomas and Lila Oneta (Macon) Winegar. She is survived by her husband, Don Shobert of Lubbock;...

Robert Smith, Jr., a retired pastor, went to be with the Lord on November 18, 2019 surrounded by his beloved wife and family. He was 82. Robert was born February 19, 1937 in Cameron, Texas. He was the son of Robert Smith, Sr. and Juanita Rangel Smith. Robert was a Baptist pastor of Iglesia Bautista Calvario for over 50 years. He married Esther Salazar in March, 1950. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Smith, Sr. and Juanita Rangel Smith; daughter, Lorie Ann Smith;...

Raymond Glenn and Ethel Florine Edwards, both 79, of Levelland passed from this life on November 18, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, November 25, 2019, in the Krestridge Funeral Home Chapel. Glenn was born July 20, 1940 in Whitharral to parents, Rufus (Cy) and Lou Emma Edwards. Florine was born October 5, 1940 in Levelland to parents, George and Golda Whittenburg. Glenn and Florine were married December 3, 1966. Glenn joined the Air Force in 1965. ...

Pedro Zuniga, 68, of Levelland passed from this life on November 12, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, November 15, 2019, at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Whiteface Cemetery. He was born February 7, 1951 in Odessa to parents, Juan and Juana (Mora) Zuniga. Beginning at an early age, Pedro picked cotton and worked as a farmhand before moving to the oilfield. He worked as a roustabout and equipment operator before becoming a...