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William Garland Ripley
William Garland Ripley, better known as Bill, was born on June 30, 1930 in Tulsa, Okla. to C.A. and Faye Baxter Ripley. In his pre-school years, he was raised by his Baxter grandparents, but upon reaching school age, he lived with his adoring Aunt Pug and Uncle Mac McKeown.
As a youth, he spent summers in the Rio Grande Valley at his father's produce plants and cotton gins. After a year in college, he had enough of school and he joined the Navy where he was a demolition expert aboard a submarine. Upon leaving the Navy, he decided to follow his dream of the cotton industry, and attended the Murdock Cotton School in Memphis, Tenn. and took their pima and upland cotton courses. From there, he went to Nicaragua and set up the classing department for the Simosian government. He also worked for the USDA one season and classed cotton in California, Texas, Arkansas, and Alabama. From there, he went to Macon, Ga. and was with Atlantic Cotton Mills for three years, making a lasting friendship with the McCommon family that continues to this day. As his father needed assistance in his Valley business, he went back to help and re-connected with Ruth Elkins, a girl he had dated in the summers spent there. They married
, and after living in South Texas and Memphis, Tenn., they settled in Lubbock where they have resided for the last 34 years.
He owned and operated Cotton Salvage and Sales, where he cleaned motes, blended motes and loose or straight cotton, and was certified by Lloyd's of London to handle fire and water damaged cotton. He was known world wide as the Red Adair of cotton fires. After that he owned WGR and Suncot Cotton, traveling the world, buying and selling all grades of cotton. During that time, he also built the first cotton gin in Vietnam before retiring.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth; daughters, Dawn Ripley Smith of Columbus, Ga., Denise Scurlock and husband Mark of Keller, Texas, and Diane Juno and husband Rob of Lubbock; sons, David Ripley and wife Dawn, and Duff Ripley of Lubbock; 12 grandchildren, Kyle Smith, Michael Smith, Connor Smith, Jessica Ripley Love and husband Michael, Taylor Ripley, Sean Chavez and wife Lindsey, Eric Chavez and wife Tiffani, Hunter Ripley, Chris Scurlock, Parker Scurlock; Davis Juno and Madeline Juno; and three great-grandchildren, Ty Chavez, Caleb, Briana Love.
Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2009 with the Memorial Services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at the original St. Elizabeth's University Parish Church. He passed away on August 3, 2009.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made in Bill's name to Vista Care Hospice, 1717 Norfolk, Lubbock, TX 79416 for their loving care.
Gladys Ann Kuss
Services for Gladys Ann Kuss, 89, of Hermleigh will be 2 p.m. today at St. John's Catholic Church in Hermleigh. Burial will follow in the Hermleigh cemetery, directed by Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home. Mrs. Kuss died on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 in Lubbock after a brief illness.
She was born on July 29, 1920 in Karnes County, Texas. She married
Albert J. Kuss, Jr. on April 25, 1939 in Hermleigh. He died on January 1, 2005. Mrs. Kuss was a housewife and a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Hermleigh. She had been a resident of Hermleigh since 1936.
She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Dan and Kay Kuss of Lubbock, Leonard and Mary Kay Kuss of San Angelo and Charles and Peggy Kuss of Midland; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Loraine Bruns of Amarillo; niece and caregiver, Blanche Lane of Snyder; and a special niece, Sharon Bruns of Snyder.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Ella Bruns; and three brothers, Erwin, Lester and Edgar Bruns.
Friends are contributing to St. John's Catholic Church, 3005 Ave. A, Snyder, TX 79549.
Porter Jaushlin
Porter Jaushlin, 57, of Richardson and formerly of Lubbock, peacefully transitioned into his eternal life with the Lord on Monday, August 3, 2009 at Baylor Medical Center of Dallas.
Porter was brought into this life through his parents, John D. and Fannie Jaushlin on February 10, 1952 in Cameron Texas. He attended Estacado High School, where he played football. His team made Estacado history for going to the State Championship in 1969. Football was a great love of Porter's. He also played some college football.
Porter served proudly in the United States Air Force. While serving his country, He earned numerous awards. Porter grew up at Christ Temple Church of God in Christ in Lubbock. He also served the Lubbock community as a Drug and Rehabilitation Counselor with the Lubbock MHMR. Porter was a dubious worker, having achieved the position of Manager of a Pep Boys Automotive in Garland, Texas.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Jorjennia; a son, Aundre Jaushlin; daughters, Michelle Adediji and Anitra Allgood; his mother, Fannie Jaushlin; a brother, John Jaushlin; sisters, Evangelist Dorothy Rodger, Pastor Patricia Thomas and Robin Jaushlin; and six wonderful grandchildren, whom he loved dearly, Savannah, Stevaughn, Alec Marie, Braxton, Aundrea and Andrew. A host of nephews, nieces, numerous cherished family members, friends and church family also survive him.
Services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2009 at Lyons Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow at City of Lubbock cemetery under the direction of Griffin Mortuary. Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. today at Griffin Mortuary.
Steven Lynn Jones
Steven Lynn Jones, of Lubbock and formerly of Waco, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2009. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. on August 8, 2009 at Oakwood cemetery with Rev. David Henson officiating. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2009 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco.
Steven was born on May 19, 1955 in Waco, Texas to Jodye and Frances Jones.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Jones; and two brothers, Gary and Larry Jones.
He is survived by his father, Jodye Jones; sisters, Cynthia Murphree and husband Jerry of Midland and Beverly Johnson of Conroe; his aunt, Sherry Mann; and several nieces, nephews, and many other very supportive family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Lubbock State School, 3401 University Ave., Lubbock, TX 79408.
Edith Opal O'Brien
Edith Opal O'Brien (Nana) was born on April 4, 1914 to E.O. and Manda Pinson. She passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on August 4, 2009 at Tanglewood, her home for the last year.
Edith was dearly loved by many friends and family members, including her daughter, Bobbie Aldridge; two granddaughters, Pamra Culp and husband Doug and Jeana Wertz and husband Dave; two sisters, Betty Goodwin and husband Jim and Glennis Knowles and husband Glen; two great-grandchildren, the loves of her life, Kelsey Culp and Tyler Culp; and numerous loving nieces and nephews.
Edith was welcomed into heaven by her loving husband, Jim; her parents; a sister, Eve Cleek; as well as two brothers, Bill Pinson and Claude Pinson.
Edith was a kind, Christian lady in all that she did. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, painting, cooking and outings with her grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2009 at Llano cemetery, 4433 Lipscomb, in Amarillo. Friends and family are invited to come by and sign the register book from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. today at Resthaven Funeral Home in Lubbock.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Children's Miracle Network, 602 Indiana Street, Lubbock, TX 79415; or to a charity of your choice.
The family would like to thank Tanglewood and Accolade for the many kindnesses provided to Edith and her loved ones.
Sandra Jordan
Sandra Jordan, 62, of Midland passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2009. Ellis Funeral Home will host a gathering for family and friends on Friday, August 7, 2009 from 6 until 8 p.m. Celebration of Life services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at Belview Baptist Church with Reverend Myron Unruh officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.
Sandra Speed Jordan was born on June 29, 1947 in New Iberia, La. to the late Alton and Frances Speed. The family moved to Midland in 1956. She graduated from Midland High School in 1965 and graduated from Texas Tech University in 1970. Sandra began her teaching career in Lubbock, and returned to Midland in 1986. She taught there until 2001, and then began teaching at Stanton High School. She was currently teaching her favorite subjects, geometry, algebra and math models. Sandra was a member of the Association of Texas Professional Educators and was treasurer of the Stanton chapter for the past two years.
When Sandra was not at Troy's school activities or teaching, she could be found reading or working on her cross-stitching, or sitting in her favorite chair with Suzy, watching UT football or golf.
Survivors include her daughters, Jackie and husband Rodolfo Davila III of San Antonio and Stacy and husband Jeremy Garcia of Lubbock; sister, Cynthia and husband Mike Lovell of Midland; grandchildren, Frances Delia Davila and Rodolfo Samuel Davila IV of San Antonio, and Talon Parks Garcia, Laken Kale Garcia and Jaxon Levi Garcia of Lubbock; nephew, Ryan Lovell and wife Hillary and their daughter, Katie, of Midland; and niece, Amber Lovell of San Antonio. She is also survived by a very special grandson, Troy Davis Evans, who resided with her.
Memorials may be made to your local chapter of the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, TX 79701 (432) 683-5555.
Willie Bill Robins
Willie Bill Robins, 86, of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2009 at University Medical Center.
He was born on October 3, 1922 to Bud and Parisena Robins in Paris, Texas. He served as a soldier in the Navy and the Army. He served in WWII, the Korean and Vietnam War, and after 26 years of military service, he retired at Fort Carson, Colo. with the Rank of E-7/Sergeant First Class. He earned his B.A. in Business from Wayland Baptist University. He later retired from the Lubbock State School, where he was head of Supply.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Mary Ann Robins, two daughters, Gretchen Monica Robins-Dix and Gwen Karen Lloyd; one son, Cedric Tobias Robins (Joby); 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Lucille McCarty; one brother, Timothy Robins; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Service will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2009 at Community Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Peaceful Garden Memorial Park under the direction of Griffin Mortuary. Wake service will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. this evening at Community Baptist Church.
Brenda Ann Jimenez
Prayer service for Brenda Ann Jimenez, 49, of Lubbock will be at 7 p.m. this evening at Calvillo Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2009 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Rene Perez officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Calvillo Funeral Home. Brenda passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2009.
She was born on July 31, 1960 in Lubbock to David and the late Eunice Jimenez (1984).
Over the years, Brenda spent extensive periods of time working for Durham Transportation, South Plains Food Bank and Texas Tech University. She enjoyed playing bingo, participating in community events and spending time with the family. She was a wonderful grandmother to her "precious angel", Thalia.
She was preceded in death by a brother, David Ben Jimenez. Survivors include her son, Oscar Solis of Slaton; father, David Jimenez of Lubbock; brother, Joe Jimenez of Lubbock; sister, Mary Solis of Slaton; and a granddaughter, Thalia Solis of Slaton.
Pallbearers will be Jarvis Jimenez, Jesse Jimenez, Joe Jimenez, Thaddeus Jimenez, Vicente Jimenez and Juan Solis.
