Hillcrest Funeral Home Littlefield

Floyd Melvin Mears, 90, of Littlefield, entered the gates of Heaven early Sunday morning, November 26, 2023. He was born May 19, 1933 in New Home, Texas to Claude and Ruby Mears. Services will held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the First Baptist Church in Littlefield with Pastor Tanner Wilson officiating and Mike Kelly assisting. Interment will follow in Littlefield Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Melvin is survived by his three daughters and their spouses, Vickie and Mark Driskell of Littlefield, Loretta and Alan Armistead of Nutrioso, Arizona, Paula and Randy Willis of Whiteface, and...

Shirley Marie Bullard Buchanan was born October 21, 1943, in Winters, TX to the parents of John Duncan (J.D.) and Nina (Dudley) Bullard. Shirley passed away from her earthly life into the arms of her Lord on the morning of October 4th in Lubbock, TX. Her family moved to Anton, TX shortly after her birth. Shirley attended all 12 years of school at Anton ISD, where she met and fell in love with the love of her life, Charles Buchanan. Shirley and Charles were married on June 8th, 1963, in Anton, TX. They were active in farming from the beginning of their marriage in 1963 to just last year in 2022. Shirley was the owner, operator, head cook and boss of Shirley B's Country Cookin' restaurant in...

Douglas Ice Cummings, 69, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 in Lubbock. He was born September 30, 1953 in Lubbock to Winston and Hilda (Bagwell) Cummings. Doug was raised in Lamb County and graduated from Amherst High School in 1972. He attended Texas Tech University, was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1977. Doug worked as an Agriculture loan banker for many years, in Littlefield, Anton and Shallowater. Doug married Debbie Cook, and the couple had a son, Derek. After her passing in 2003, he later met Kathy Wells and they married in 2008. Doug coached Derek in youth baseball and was Derek's biggest fan in everything he did. He...

Barbara Genevieve (Loudder) Westmoreland was born on February 23, 1938 in Dimmitt, Texas. She married Lowell Westmoreland in Clovis, New Mexico on May 26, 1956. The couple made their home in Littlefield where they farmed and raised their family. Genevieve was called home to heaven by her Lord and Savior on July 8, 2023. She is survived by Lowell, her loving husband of 67 years, daughters Lori (Jimmy) Durham, Gena (Ricky) Yantis, and son Zane (Pat) Westmoreland, six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and her sister Yvonne Messer of Bridgeport, Texas. Waiting for her in heaven were her parents Alton and Betty Loudder and brothers Dwayne Loudder and Doug Loudder. She was very...

Carolyn Kay Hyatt West, 87, of Littlefield passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022 in Littlefield. She was born November 26, 1934 in Beaver, Oklahoma during the Great Depression and dust bowl days to Walter and Vesta Hyatt. Carolyn graduated from Beaver High School where she was a cheerleader. She continued to cheer on the colligate level at Southwest State University, where she met Neil. The couple were married on May 29, 1955. They made their home in Littlefield where they raised their three children. She was a Kindergarten teacher for Littlefield ISD for twelve years. Carolyn was very active in her community, where she served as a Girl Scout Leader, was an active supporter,...

Janice Lynn Parker, 80, of Lubbock passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 in Lubbock. She was born April 15, 1941 in Littlefield to Earl Johnson and Marcella (Hanna) Johnson. Janice moved to Lubbock in 1977. She liked gardening and was very creative and liked to decorate. Janice was an avid animal lover and an excellent cook. She is survived by a daughter, April Parker of Virginia Beach, Virginia; a son, Jimmy Parker of Sunrise Beach, Texas; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren with one on the way; a sister. Karen Shipley of Lubbock, formerly of Littlefield; one niece; and five nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters. Memorial services will be 2:00...

Memorial services for Janice Parker, 81, will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday July 30, 2022 at Grace Chapel at Hillcrest Funeral Home. Cremation arrangements are under the personal care of Hillcrest Funeral Home in Littlefield.

Joyce Rowe, 84, of Littlefield Texas, peacefully completed her time on this earth on 6/17/2022 at Library of Legacies. Joyce was born on 2/12/1938 to Virgil and Alice (Duvall) Willingham in Middle Grove Missouri. She moved to Texas in 1946 with her parents. After graduating from Lubbock High School, she attended Drones Business College. Joyce married Bennie Ussery in 1958. While married to Bennie she was blessed with two daughters, Kim and Rebecca. Joyce married Roy Rowe in 1984. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Roy. She is survived by her daughters: Kim Billingsley and husband Sam of Littlefield, Rebecca Ussery of Yukon OK, Lesa Zint and husband Steve of...

Joyce Rowe, 84, of Littlefield Texas, peacefully completed her time on this earth on 6/17/2022 at Library of Legacies. Joyce was born on 2/12/1938 to Virgil and Alice (Duvall) Willingham in Middle Grove Missouri. She moved to Texas in 1946 with her parents. After graduating from Lubbock High School, she attended Drones Business College. Joyce married Bennie Ussery in 1958. While married to Bennie she was blessed with two daughters, Kim and Rebecca. Joyce married Roy Rowe in 1984. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Roy. She is survived by her daughters: Kim Billingsley and husband Sam of Littlefield, Rebecca Ussery of Yukon OK, Lesa Zint and husband Steve of...

Keith Allan Guffey, 29, of Lawton, Oklahoma passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 in Oklahoma. He was born August 19, 1992 in Carrollton, Texas to Michael Keith Guffey and Susie Moreland Green. Keith was a hard worker, who currently was employed as a mechanic at Toyota of Lawton, and he delivered pizzas for Domino's at night. He previously worked at Loves Truck Stop in Sweetwater as a service manager, while he put himself through college at Texas State Technical College, where he graduated with an auto mechanics degree. He had a passion for cars and was very knowledgeable about automobiles. Keith enjoyed music of all genres. He was a kind soul who lived big and loved hard. He truly...

Saundra Watts, 81, of Lubbock, formerly of Littlefield, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 in Lubbock,Tx. She was born November 27, 1940, in Littlefield, Tx to Earnest Connell and Thelma (Zoth) Connell. Saundra married Gene Watts in Lubbock, Tx on February 24, 1992. She started her career at States Savings & Loan as a Secretary and finished her career at St. Mary's Hospital, now known as Covenant Medical Center, as an Administrative Assistant. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts, scrapbooking and watching soap operas, especially Days of Our Lives. She was a dog lover and spoiled her four-legged children rotten. Most of all, she loved being a mom and a "Nana' to her...

Jimmy "Uncle Jim" Hutson passed away January 27,2022 at the age of 71 in Houston TX. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Jim came out a hero and stayed strong until the end. Uncle Jim loved listening to Van Morrison and enjoyed sipping on wild turkey whiskey and studying horse racing forms. He was passionate about his politics and he was pro-life and he enjoyed making liberals cry. Jim graduated from Littlefield High School, Class of 1968, and was a standout football player for the Wildcats. He was a guard, who was known for his toughness. You would run into him, and end up looking through...

Jim Bone passed away on Tuesday, January 18th in Littlefield, Texas at the age of 82. Born and raised in Missouri, he spent the majority of his life as a proud Texan and 45-year resident of Littlefield. Jim led a full, fulfilling and joyful life. He held a BA in Political Science from the University of Missouri and a Masters in Hospital Administration from Trinity University in San Antonio. At various times he worked as US congressional staffer; a fighter pilot and flight instructor in the USAF where he was a Captain; a florist; a public servant; and a hospital and clinical administrator for over 30 years with American Medical International, the Littlefield Clinic, the Lamb County...

Emil Lee Birkelbach, 86, lifelong resident of Littlefield, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in Littlefield. He was born January 24, 1935 in Littlefield to B.D. and Lilly (Sell) Birkelbach. Emil married Charlene Vinson in her parent's home in Sudan, April 20, 1957. The couple made their home in Littlefield, where Emil farmed and worked for Birkelbach Machine and Pump before he opened EB Panel & Pump which he owned and operated. After retirement, he worked for his son Gary at Birkelbach Pump Service, because he wasn't the type to sit idle. Emil was a hard worker and a master well witcher. He loved hunting and fishing and appreciated a good game of dominoes. He also liked...

Eugene (Gene) Alfred Coleman, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Gene is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Buchanan Coleman, his children Bret (Mary Beth) Coleman, Kelly Coleman Sears, Scot (Kelley) Coleman, Celia (Brett) Griffiths, Julie Coleman Kleckner, his children by marriage Jamie Gould Fields, Jay (Stevie) Gould, Tonya Buchanan Stewart, Kerri Buchanan Davis, and Brandy (Jeremy) Buchanan Cox, sister Marjorie Mathis, twenty-five grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, other extended family members and numerous friends. Gene is proceeded in death by wife, Glenda Blair Coleman, infant son, Eugene Allen, his parents, Ernest and Floy...

Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Bethany Baptist Church in Lubbock (4402 40th Street). Interment will follow in Anton Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the personal care of Hillcrest Funeral Home in Littlefield.

Jonathan Michael Mullenix, 38, of Shallowater, went to Heaven Saturday, June 5, 2021 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born August 9, 1982 to Raymon Mullenix Jr. and Darla Ann Nichols. Jon attended Littlefield ISD, Whitharral ISD and Frenship ISD. HE married Leah Ann Esquibel February 25, 2000, and together they had two sons, Aiden and Anthony. Jon was a wonderful dad, he loved to watch 'Impractical Jokers' with his sons and loved being with family. He was an avid sports fan, especially golf, but would watch any sport that was on the TV. He was a Dallas Cowboys fan. He also liked playing poker and eating menudo. Most of all, Jon loved the Lord and would witness to people any chance...

James Dan Blackwell, 79, of Littlefield, passed away May 11, 2021 in Lubbock. He was born March 19, 1942 in Lubbock to Ed and Ruby Blackwell. James grew up in the Pettit area west of Levelland. He attended Levelland schools before moving to Littlefield his sophomore year of high school. There he was awarded All-State Offense & Defense in football. James graduated from Littlefield High School with the class of 1960. He went on to attend Sul Ross State University on a football scholarship and graduated with a B.S. in Physical Education. In 1965, James married Nelda Pittman, and the couple moved to Hereford where he went to work for Tide/Wilbur Ellis. In 1968, James & Nelda...