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Barty Jo "Jody" Kennedy, 97, of Levelland passed from this life on November 9, 2023. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm MST in the Tatum Cemetery in Tatum, New Mexico. She was born August 20, 1926 to Henry and Myrtle Bollinger in Slaton, Lubbock County, Texas. Jody married Bill Kennedy on March 1, 1947 in Hobbs, New Mexico. Together, they had two sons, Billy Joe and Michiel Dean. Jody was a longtime member of Bacon Heights Baptist Church in Lubbock where she was very active with her Sunday School class and other church programs. She lived life to the fullest. Jody loved her "Tatum kids" while being the Director of the Teen Center and Chairman of the Booster Club, as well as...

Joyce Lathrop, 85, gained her heavenly wings on Sunday, October 15, 2023, after losing a lengthy battle with vascular dementia. She died peacefully in Texas with her family surrounding her. A Celebration of Life service will be held on November 20, 2023, at McDonalds Funeral Home in Rock Falls, Illinois at 12:00 pm, with visitation prior to the service from 10:00 am until service time. Interment will follow the service. She was born September 27, 1938 in Tampico, IL to Merle and Evelyn (Wescott) Lathrop and grew up in Sterling, IL. Joyce married Jim Edeus in 1958 and Ed Handel in 1969. Joyce was instrumental in organizing the first televised MDA telethon in Rockford, IL in 1978. She...

Evelyn "Sally" Matthews, 95, of Brownwood and formerly of Levelland passed from this life on August 12, 2023. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Krestridge Funeral Home in Levelland. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at the City of Levelland Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Krestridge Funeral Home. (806) 897-1111

Terry Douglas Tubb passed away naturally in his sleep after an extended illness on Sunday April 30, 2023. He was born on August 30, 1942 to Nathan and Freda Tubb on a Sunday after church in Levelland, Texas and was baptized at FUMC. Tubb was again baptized in the Jordan river, Israel, at the same site of Christ's baptism by John the Baptist. He qualified as an Eagle Scout by age 13, with extra merit badges, and was awarded (the equivalent) of a Silver Explorer Medal, with extra badges, by age 14 along with an Order of the Arrow sash. Tubb graduated from Levelland High-school as Mr. LHS in 1960, SPC and Texas Tech University by 1964 where he was awarded Phi Theta Kappa status and was a member...

Marilyn Faulkner, 86, of Rockdale, formerly of Levelland, passed from this life on November 12, 2022. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, November 18, 2022, at Resthaven Memorial Park in Lubbock. She was born November 7, 1936 in Lubbock. Marilyn graduated from Levelland High School. She attended Abilene Christian University before returning to Levelland and marrying Larry Faulkner in 1956. The Faulkner's moved to Rockdale in 1984 to pursue a business opportunity. Marilyn was a member of Austin Street Church of Christ in Levelland before moving to Rockdale. She was a founding member of the Milam County Church of Christ in Rockdale. She was preceded in death by her...

Captain J. "Cappy" Gatewood, 82, of Levelland passed from this life on September 26, 2022. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, September 30, 2022, at the Sudan Cemetery in Sudan, Texas. He was born September 11, 1940 in Muleshoe to Larles Albert and Beulah Talent Gatewood. Captain owned Cappy's Lawn Service. He was known as the "Yard Man" for his vast knowledge in that area. Captain was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; parents, L.A. and Beulah Gatewood; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters. He is survived by his children, Vicky Buchanan, Rebecca Crabtree, Randy Gatewood and Glenn Gatewood; brother, Ingle Gatewood; sister, Linda Magnan; 8 grandchildren; and 20 great...

James Earl Stanley, 85, of Levelland passed from this life on July 13, 2022. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Krestridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the City of Levelland Cemetery. For over 35 years, James owned and operated Stanley's Superette and Stanley Rentals. He is survived by his children, Jo and Lupe Flores and Darla and Larry Burton; brother, J.R. (Betty) Stanley; sister-in-law, Frances Stanley; 5 grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at...

Olive Deavours, 101, of Whiteface passed from this life on July 7, 2022. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at Krestridge Funeral Home in Levelland. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at the Church of Christ in Morton. Interment will follow in the City of Lubbock Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Krestridge Funeral Home. (806) 897-1111

Terry Ray Stroud passed from this life on June 25, 2022 in Lubbock. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Jane Stroud; children, Tara Elizabeth (Justin) Stroud Windsor and Morris Clinton (Garon) Stroud; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church in Levelland officiated by Rev. Jon Sharpe. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Krestridge Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the City of Levelland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make donations to your favorite charity in memory of Terry. Arrangements are under the direction and...

Beryle Dean Robertson, 85, of Levelland passed from this life on June 19, 2022. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Krestridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in the Krestridge Funeral Home Chapel. He was born October 14, 1936 in Kent County to Lowell and Syble Robertson. He attended Peacock High School and Texas Tech University. He married Sadie Bacon on December 21, 1957. Beryle was retired after 38 years with the Burlington Northern Railroad. Beryle moved to Levelland in 2006 from Lubbock. He was always on the go visiting old friends and making new ones. He was preceded in death by his...

Gary Loyd Merriman of Levelland, Texas A Celebration of Life reception for Gary Merriman, 70, of Levelland, Texas, formerly of Plainview will be from 2-3:30 PM Saturday, February 26, 2022, at First Christian Church in Levelland. The memorial service will begin at 3:30 Saturday, following the reception. The service will be live streamed on the First Christian Church of Levelland Facebook page. Gary went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at UMC Hospital in Lubbock. He was born December 22, 1951 in Farwell, Texas to Doyn and Katherine Merriman. He married the love of his life, Valerie Job in July 1985. Gary was a creative problem solver, a fearless risk taker and a...

Larry Baggett shot his last match and was admitted to the heavenly Hall of Fame. He passed away January 6, 2022 of complications from pancreatic cancer, after a valiant three-and-a-half year battle. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm on Saturday, January 8, 2022, in the Krestridge Funeral Home Chapel in Levelland. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm prior to the service. Interment will follow in the City of Levelland Cemetery. Larry is survived by his wife, Sandy Fortenberry Baggett; children, Michael Baggett of Seminole, Laura and Jeff Northern of Levelland and Lesley and Brian Baker of Stanton; six grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren, with two on the way. Arrangements are...

Linda "Pigeon" (Armes) Hensley, 74, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Visitation will be 2-4 PM Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Krestridge Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM on Monday, December 13, 2021, at Krestridge Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the City of Levelland Cemetery. Linda was born July 25, 1947 in Amherst, Texas to Paul Clifford and Joyce (Purdy) Armes. Linda graduated from Levelland High School in 1965 and attended South Plains College. She worked for GTE for a number of years and Levelland ISD until her retirement in 2014. She is survived by her daughter, Stacy (Barry) Tidrow of Lubbock; son, Mark (Paige) Hodges of Levelland; brothers, Bobby...

Ann Skinner, 93, of Sundown passed from this life on November 24, 2021. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Krestridge Funeral Home in Levelland. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, November 29, 2021, at the Sundown Cemetery in Sundown. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Krestridge Funeral Home. (806) 897-1111

Myles Edward Demel (72) of Levelland left this earth on October 2, 2021. The oldest of six, Myles was born on October 28, 1949 in Littlefield, Texas to Max and Ruth Demel. Myles grew up and attended school in Pep, Texas. After attending West Texas A&M in Canyon, Myles went on to work in a variety of fields such as photography, farming, and eventually owning his own fast line and backhoe business, Kwik-Lay. Myles married the love of his life, Raoma, on September 18, 1977. In their 44 years of marriage, they built a full and beautiful life and were blessed with three sons and six grandchildren. Myles was a loving husband, father, Papa, brother, uncle, and friend. Myles is survived by...

On August 18, 2021 Kenneth Ray Heatherly of Odessa, Texas passed away at the age of 84. Kenneth was born on March 6, 1937 in Kaufman County, Texas to Marl and Frankie Mae Heatherly. Their family of six moved to Sundown in 1943 where Ken attended school and lettered in basketball and track. He was fortunate to get to play on the state championship team of 1954 and graduated in 1956. After high school he moved to Lubbock to attend Draughon's Business College. Upon completion, his first job was in Fort Stockton where he began a career that led him in 1962 to Pan American (later Amoco) where he worked 32 years until retiring in 1994. He then did consulting for a short time with Rice...

On August 18, 2021 Kenneth Ray Heatherly of Odessa, Texas passed away at the age of 84. Kenneth was born on March 6, 1937 in Kaufman County, Texas to Marl and Frankie Mae Heatherly. Their family of six moved to Sundown in 1943 where Ken attended school and lettered in basketball and track. He was fortunate to get to play on the state championship team of 1954 and graduated in 1956. After high school he moved to Lubbock to attend Draughon's Business College. Upon completion, his first job was in Fort Stockton where he began a career that led him in 1962 to Pan American (later Amoco) where he worked 32 years until retiring in 1994. He then did consulting for a short time with Rice...

Floriene Pochyla Stern, 101, of Levelland passed from this life on July 5, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, July 8, 2021, in the First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the City of Levelland Cemetery. She was born March 17, 1920 in West, Texas to Henry Frank and Johanna Itschner Pochyla. The family moved to Waco when Floriene was 3 months old. Floriene married Lonnie Henry Stern on December 22, 1940 in Waco. After living in Lubbock, California, North Carolina, Washington D.C., Boston, Florida, Houston and Plainview, they moved to Levelland in 1964. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, a charter member...

Helen Delois McJimsey Strickland passed away at her home on July 3, 2021 at the age of 83 years and 7 months. She was born December 19, 1937, along with her twin brother, Harvey D. McJimsey, in Plainview, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father, Willie Albert McJimsey; mother, Stella Mae Noblett McJimsey; brothers, Monroe Franklin and Harvey D. McJimsey; half-brother, Irving McJimsey; half-sister, Elbia Mize; and great grandson, Beckham J. Bourgeois. After spending her formative years in Silverton, Texas where she developed a special kind of toughness and work ethic, Helen had a 43-year career with the Farm Services Agency before transitioning to a 14-year career at a local...