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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...

James Douglas Black, age 73, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021, surrounded by his family after a long illness. He was born on September 2, 1947 in Alamosa, Colorado to Helen and Douglas Black. The family moved to Littlefield when James was in third grade. At that time he started a lifetime relationship with Donna Smith. He loved baseball from a young age, he played on the Littlefield All Star Little League that won second at the state tournament. He graduated from Littlefield High School in 1966. James entered the Air Force in 1967 and remained until 1975, where he was a crew chief on a KC135 tanker and he served in the Vietnam War. He married Donna on January 24, 1970 in...