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Deborah Macomber
Deborah Patton Macomber, age 50, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2003. She was born on September 25, 1952, in El Paso, Texas, the Daughter of Clifford F. and Barbara Anne England Macomber. preceded in death by her Mother and Brother, Clifford E. Macomber, Jr., Deborah is survived by her Father and Step Mother, Clifford and Georgia Macomber; Children, Kristin Coughlin and her husband, Kevin, Justin Patton and his wife, Kim, Julie Tetzlaff and her husband, Ricco, and Clayton Patton; Grandchildren, Samantha Patton, Hagen Tetzlaff, Sarah Tetzlaff, Chancey Tetzlaff, Jenna Coughlin, and Kacey Patton; Brothers, Robert Macomber and his wife, Janis and John Macomber and his wife, Kathy. A private visitation was held on Wednesday, June 23. The Funeral Service was held on Thursday, June 26, at 10:00 A.M. at Vaughan's Funeral Home with Mark Wilkinson, Officiating. Burial followed in the Boerne cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests Memorials to SPOHNC (Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer), P. O. Box 53, Locust Valley, NY 11560.
Wayne Eugene Ricketson
Memorial services for Wayne Eugene Ricketson, 80, of Lubbock will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the Greenlawn Church of Christ with Dale Mannon officiating. Private graveside services in Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park prior to his memorial. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home.
Mr. Ricketson passed away on September 13, 2010.
Wayne was born January 8, 1930 in Dalhart, TX to Ike and V.O. Rickeston. He graduated from NMMI in 1952 where he played baseball, basketball and football. Wayne married
Maxine Jennings on June 29, 1952 in Roswell, New Mexico. From 1952 to 1956, he served his country in the U.S. Army with the rank of 1st Lieutenant. Wayne was a previous resident of Roswell, New Mexico and has made his home in Lubbock since 1965. He was a financial advisor for Financial Consultants for thirty-three years. He was a member of the Greenlawn Church of Christ serving as an Elder, SERTOMA, Lubbock Ambucks and also served on the Board of Goodwill.
Wayne continued his passion for the game of baseball by volunteering as a Little League Coach from 1956-2009. He instructed numerous youth in Roswell New Mexico, Midwest Little League and Western Little League.
Loved ones include his wife, Maxine; daughter, Jamie Head and husband, Robert, Dana Sparks and husband, Steve; sisters, Loretta Riley and Stephanie Armstrong; grandchildren, Tiffany Phelps, Gregory Jones, Justin Jones, Tucker Sparks and Tate Sparks.
Memorials are suggested to the Children’s Home of Lubbock or to Lubbock Christian School.
Louise Harris
Louise Harris, of Lubbock since 1966, known to her family and friends as ?Mema? was born on July 21, 1937 in Olton, Texas and resided in California for ten years during her adolescent years. Mrs. Harris returned to Olton, where she graduated High School and later earned an associates degree from Jacksonville Baptist College in 1955 in Jacksonville, Texas. Louise married
Reverend Dean Harris on January 25, 1953 at Hopewell Baptist Church in Olton, Texas. Mrs. Harris, a pastor?s wife, was active in church activities where ever he preached and until her husband?s retirement at Central Baptist Church in Lubbock.
Mrs. Harris is survived by her husband of fifty years; her children, Beth Williams and her husband, Larry of Hurst, Sue Harvey and her husband, Keith of Lubbock, Darlia Fogarty and her husband, Micheal, of Reno, Nevada, and Paulia Treadwell and her husband, Micheal of Lubbock; her grandchildren, Alison Williams, Larrisa Yates, Tammy Wolske, Traci Sparks, Terry Dean Sanders, Matthew Harvey, Chance Williams, Brandon Williams, Micheal Fogarty, Niki Treadwell, Amber Treadwell, and Nikki Kovatch; eight great-grandchildren; her brother, Paul Burch of Phoenix, Arizona. She is preceded in death by an infant daughter, Sharon Louise Harris in 1954.
Mrs. Harris died on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 at the age of 66.
William "Bill" Moss
On September 13, 2010, God’s glorious kingdom welcomed home one of its faithful servants, Bill Moss. A celebration and thanksgiving of his life is in order.
Bill Moss was born on January 18, 1929 in McKinney, Texas to Orlia J. Moss and Ermyne Mitchell Moss. He was raised in Bryan, Texas from 1934-1951. He is survived by three siblings, Nancy Bannister (San Saba, Texas), Jack Moss (Louisville, Texas), and Dolly Hudgins (Lufkin, Texas).
Bill had many blessings in his life, including marrying the love of his life, the mother of his two children, Marian Harston, of Waco, Texas. Together, they raised two boys, Charles W. Moss (Lubbock, Texas) and M. Mitchell Moss (El Paso, Texas). In 1988, God called home Marian after 34 years of marriage.
While most of us are fortunate to find one soul mate, Bill was blessed when he met Kathleen Vonder Haar of College Station, Texas and they were married
in 1995. Kathy brought Bill renewed joy and strength.
Bill attended Texas A&M College, graduating with a B.A. in 1951. He served in the Cadet Corps as a Lieutenant Colonel and Battalion Commander. Despite an inherent conflict, he attended the University of Texas School of Law, obtaining his Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1956. While in law school, Bill was President of his Senior Class.
Bill was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army in June, 1951 and served active duty with the 8th U.S. Army and 7th Infantry Division in Korea, 1952‑1953. He was honorably discharged as a Captain.
After honorably serving our nation, Bill worked as an Administrative Assistant to the Speaker for the Texas House of Representatives in 1957. Shortly thereafter, he began his legal career with Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam in Lubbock, Texas. Bill and Marian relocated to Austin in August 1964 due to Charlie’s medical conditions, but returned to Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam in February, 1965 where he practiced as a Civil Trial Lawyer for 40 years. He was admitted to practice law in Texas, the 5th and 11th Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the United States District Courts for the Northern and Western Districts of Texas. He was admitted to practice in front of the United States Supreme Court. During his career as a trial lawyer, he tried hundreds of cases. While a zealous advocate and skilled litigator, he earned respect through honesty and professionalism. Bill was named Lubbock’s Outstanding Young Lawyer in 1967 and Boss of the Year in 1980.
Bill served in numerous capacities in professional organizations, including the Lubbock County Bar Association (President), Texas Bar Association, American Bar Association, Texas Association of Defense Counsel (President, 1975‑76), International Association of Defense Counsel, Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel (Chairman), Texas Bar Foundation, American Academy of Hospital Attorneys, Defense Research Institute (Regional Vice President), Lawyers for Civil Justice (President), American Board of Trial Advocates, and American College of Trial Lawyers.
Bill believed that civic and community involvement was an obligation and an honor. This was just one of the many lessons he and Marian instilled in their children. Bill gave countless hours to numerous organizations including, the Lubbock Area Foundation, Lubbock Knife and Fork Club (President), Milam’s Children’s Training Center (Chairman), The Lubbock Club, Lubbock United Fund (Chairman), Lubbock Rotary Club, Lubbock Civic Centers (Chairman), Civic Lubbock, Inc. (Chairman), Juliette Fowler Homes [Dallas, Texas] (Chairman), Texas Tech University Medical School Foundation (Chairman), Phillips University [Enid, Oklahoma] (Board of Trustees), South Plains Children’s Society, Lubbock Country Club (President), Lubbock Crippled Children’s Society (President), Lubbock State School, High Plains Research Foundation, Highland Hospital, and Marian Moss Enterprises (Lifetime Achievement Award). Bill was most honored to serve as president of the Association of Former Students of Texas A&M University in 1996.
Bill grew up next door to the First Christian Church in Bryan, Texas, which was the beginning of an amazing walk with Jesus Christ. Bill was never shy about discussing faith or looking for opportunities to minister to others. As a longtime member of First Christian Church in Lubbock, Texas, Bill served as a Deacon and Chairman of the Board of Elders. He also served as Chairman of the First Christian Church Foundation.
Bill Moss was a true gentleman in every sense. He led by example. He always tried to help others reach their potential and never hesitated to help someone in need. He loved his family and spending time working on his ranch in Northern New Mexico. Bill Moss was a conversationalist and could tell a story like no other. He enjoyed classic gospel hymnals, a good game of golf and working on his tractor. He was a dedicated son, husband, father, colleague, and friend. Above all, he was a man of faith and deep conviction who strived to fulfill God’s purpose in this life. He illuminated the lives of all who were blessed to know him.
Bill is survived by his siblings, Nancy Bannister, Jack Moss, and Dolly Hudgins; his wife, Kathleen Moss; his sons, Charles Moss, and Mitchell and Johnna Moss; his two grandchildren, Madison Marie and Matthew Mitchell Moss; and beloved family friend, whom Bill considered a member of his family, Mark McKee, of Lubbock, Texas.
During the last ten years of Bill’s life, he fought the debilitating effects of Alzheimer’s disease. Memorial funds have been set up to honor Bill’s life with the following charities: The Alzheimer’s Association, Star Chapter (4687 N. Mesa, Suite 200, El Paso, TX 79912, or 3610 22nd St., Ste. 300, Lubbock, TX 79410); Marian Moss Enterprises, Inc., 501 E 42nd Street, Lubbock, TX 79404; and Juliette Fowler Homes, 1234 Abrams Rd., Dallas, TX 75214.
The family would like to thank Willie Olmstead of Hospice of El Paso for her dedicated service in caring for Bill over the last six months, as well as the caring staff of Emeritus at Desert Springs in El Paso, Texas where Bill lived for the last five years. Mitch and Johnna further extend their gratitude to their family, friends and spiritual team for helping them grow their faith and understand God’s plan.
Services will be held at the First Christian Church in Lubbock, Texas, on Thursday, September 16, 2010, at 10:30 a.m., with a graveside service at Oakwood cemetery in Waco, Texas on Friday, September 17, 2010, at 3:00 p.m.
Besty Dan Dunagan
Betsy Dan Dunagan 82, of Lubbock was born on April 15, 1921 in Fort Stockton, Texas to Dan’l Bunze and Julia Stephen Bihl. She attended grade school in Fort Stockton, Texas and later graduated from Texas Tech University in 1941 with a Bachelors of Business Administration. Betsy had been a resident of Lubbock since moving from Monahans in 1973. Mrs. Dunagan had been a Realtor with Century 21 and Pat Garret Realtors for a combined fifteen years. She became a travel agent after leaving the real estate business and booked trips with Premier Travel for fifteen additional years. Betsy, as a member of First Presbyterian Church, was active with several committees and served as an elder.
Mrs. Dunagan is survived by her children, Robert L. Dunagan, Jr. and his wife, Cindy of Fort Stockton; Reverend Dan Bihl Dunagan and his wife, Pat of Apline; Patrick Michael Dunagan of Odessa; seven grandchildren, Trey, Andy, Dan, Brian, Joy, Ashley, and Scott; five great grandchildren, Lawson, Trey, Taylor, and Mackenzie; her sister, Mrs. D. W. Bozeman, Jr. of Pecos. Her brother, Stephen Eugene Bihl and sister, Mary Mildred Crumpton preceded her in death.
Burial will be at 5:00 p.m. on Friday at East Hill cemetery in Fort Stockton, Texas. The family suggests memorials be sent to First Presbyterian Church in Lubbock.
Daniel Sifuentes
Daniel Vargas Sifuentes, 54, of Lubbock, Texas was born on May 23, 1956 and went to be with our Lord on July 29, 2010.
He is survived by his wife, 3 children, his mother, Elena Sifuentes; 8 brothers; and 4 sisters. He served in the US Navy and was employed as an electrician.
He will be deeply missed and will always be in our memories and hearts.
Rosary service will be at Sanders Memorial Chapel on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Funeral mass will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 2, 2010 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Interment with military honors will follow at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home.
Betty Bates
Elizabeth Josephine Bates went to be with her sweet Lord on July 28 after a lengthy illness. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m., Monday, August 2, 2010 at Christ the King Cathedral with interment immediately following at Englewood cemetery in Slaton.
Betty, or Poggin as she was fondly known by her family, was born July 19, 1928, in Slaton to James and Antonia Bates. She was a lifelong Lubbockite and a member of Christ the King Cathedral. She was employed by Bell Telephone for many years before serving as an x-ray technician for several hospitals in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico.
Betty was a lover of animals, the outdoors and a good joke. She was kind-hearted to all people. She was a longtime volunteer for Meals on Wheels and the Covenant Lakeside Auxiliary. She enjoyed bowling, gardening, the Lady Raiders, Notre Dame football and harassing her son-in-law.
Preceding her in death were her parents and five siblings: Mary Arnett, Dorothy Stinson, James Bates, William Bates and Barbara Sawyer.
She is survived by her daughter Mary Pollard, son-in-law Norval, three grandsons, one great grandson and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to either Lubbock Meals on Wheels or South Plains Wildlife Refuge.
Jerry Long
Jerry F. Long went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, August 15, 2010 in Lubbock, Texas.
Jerry was born February 18, 1932 and was preceded in death by his parents, Winters Hall (Buster) and Bessie Long, and his brother, Henry Long. He graduated from Sweetwater High School in 1949 and attended Texas Tech University. He served for four years in the U.S. Air Force and worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for over thirty years.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 59 years, Darlene Long; sister, Lynda and husband, Harold Bruner; six children, Bradley Long of Dallas, Becky (Travis) Powers of Lubbock, Bill (Kim) Long of Lubbock, Brenda (Geoff) Traub of Salt Lake City, Utah, Brian Long of Lubbock, and Barbra (Butch) Castner of Lubbock. Jerry was the proud grandfather of twelve grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Jerry was an avid fisherman who included holding simultaneous records for biggest bass at both Sweetwater Lake and Oak Creek Lake among his proudest achievements.
The family extends their deepest gratitude for the compassionate care provided by Accolade Hospice, particularly those who were there for him and his family in his last days.
Family will receive friends at Sanders Funeral Home on Tuesday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Services will be held at Sanders Memorial Chapel at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 18, 2010 with Reverend Monty Hilliard officiating.
