Obituaries

SHIRLEY JEAN EDWARDS

SHIRLEY JEAN EDWARDS

SHIRLEY JEAN EDWARDS

Shirley Jean Edwards, 69, of Littlefield passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 in Littlefield. She was born Jan. 22, 1952 in South Dakota to Lester Skougstad and Evelyn Hansen Skougstad. Shirley enjoyed coloring and crocheting. She loved her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.
Loretta Kay Tunnell

Loretta Kay Tunnell

Loretta Kay Tunnell

Loretta Kay Tunnell, age 81, of Mineral Wells, Texas, passed away on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. Kay passed away from COVID with her husband, Jerry, by her side. It was too early as she had more travels planned.
ELIZABETH DEL CASTILLO

ELIZABETH DEL CASTILLO

ELIZABETH DEL CASTILLO

Elizabeth Del Castillo, 35, of Olton, died Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Lubbock. Rosary was said Tuesday evening, April 6, 2021, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, in Olton. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, with Fr.
Judith (Houk) Kirchdorfer

Judith (Houk) Kirchdorfer

Judith (Houk) Kirchdorfer

Judith Anne (Houk) Kirchdorfer departed peacefully to be with our Lord on March 28, 2021, at the age of 77. Born in Littlefield, on April 12, 1943, she spent her childhood there with her loving parents and three brothers, before striking out to pursue her dreams.
In Loving Memory Of James Black

In Loving Memory Of James Black

In Loving Memory Of James Black

James Douglas Black, age 73, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021, surrounded by his family after a long illness. He was born on Sept. 2, 1947 in Alamosa, Colorado to Helen and Douglas Black. The family moved to Littlefield when James was in third grade.
LaDonna Kay Ogle

LaDonna Kay Ogle

In Loving Memory Of LaDonna Kay Ogle

LaDonna Kay Ogle, 51, of Littlefield passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021. A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 27, 2021 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Kornerstone Funeral Directors. Services are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview.
Ada Katherine 'Kakie’ Smith

Ada Katherine 'Kakie’ Smith

In Loving Memory Of Ada Katherine 'Kakie’ Smith

Family and friends recently gathered to celebrate the life of Ada Katherine “Kakie” Smith. Kakie was born Aug. 20, 1940 in Littlefield, and died July 30, 2020 in Smyer. She was the daughter of the now late Luid Estelle Wilson and the late Fay Maudine Wilson.
OLGA MARTINEZ ABEYTA

OLGA MARTINEZ ABEYTA

OLGA MARTINEZ ABEYTA

Olga Martinez Abeyta, 61, of Littlefield passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Dallas. She was born Nov. 2, 1959 in Lubbock to Pablo Martinez Sr and Demencia Flores Martinez. Olga married David Abeyta October 1975 in Littlefield.
RJ Cook

RJ Cook

RJ Cook

RJ Cook, 87, of Amherst passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 in Lubbock. He was born July 12, 1933 in Lamb County to Claude and Lucille (Priddy) Cook. RJ married Nell Enloe July 29, 1951 in Littlefield. He was a fanner and enjoyed gardening.
HECTOR CORTEZ

HECTOR CORTEZ

HECTOR CORTEZ

Hector Cortez, age 75, of Littlefield, passed away on March 19, 2021 in Lubbock. Viewing was held, Tuesday, March 23, 2021 from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Hammons Memorial Chapel, with a prayer service to following. Arrangements were under the care of Hammons Funeral Home. Hector Cortez was born on Dec.