Hudman Funeral Home

Grady Glenn Norman, age 98, went to be with his Lord and reunite with his bride, Mary Margaret Norman, on June 19, 2023. He was born on March 7, 1925 in Grassland Texas. Graveside services will be at 10:00am on Thursday June 22, 2023 at the Grassland Cemetery with a memorial service held at the First Baptist Church in Post at 1:00pm that day. See the link at www.hudmanfuneralhome.com

Clyde Douglas Shepherd, 91, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023. He was born May 17, 1932 to the late Otis and Annie Mae Shepherd in Garza County. He graduated from Post High School in 1949. Doug married the love of his life, Natalee Tracy in 1954 and they were married 69 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Junior Shepherd and Bill Shepherd. Doug is survived by wife Natalee and their three sons Rick (Cindy), Mike (Stacie) and Brad (Holli); 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his 3 sisters, Mamie Burdick, Joan Whitaker, and Melba Smallwood. Doug was a cotton farmer and later gin manager for Grassland Coop Gin for 27 years. He...

Mary Evelyn (Hammonds) Ethridge, October 24, 1939 - March 23, 2023, born to Edgar and Nadine Hammonds in Lynn County . She graduated from Tahoka High School and enjoyed being a cheerleader. A member of the Assembly of God Church in Tahoka, TX, it was there that she met the love of her life, Kenneth R. Ethridge. They married June 20th, 1959. Their family grew the next year as Cinda Rene' Ethridge (Payton) was born, twins came two years later, Marcella Jan Ethridge (Tyler) and Regina Ann Ethridge (Osborne), a baby brother seven years later, Kenton Royal Ethridge. Mary took pride in raising her 4 children and creating a loving and warm home. She was such a kind soul and charmed all who...

Kenneth Ray Ethridge March 29, 1939 - September 4, 2022 Born to Thomas Floyd Ethridge and Lilly May James Ethridge in Garza County. He graduated Wilson High School and enjoyed playing on the football team. A member of the Assembly of God Church, Tahoka, TX, it was there his over 70 year friendship began with Edgar Hammonds, Jr, Mary Evelyn Hammonds' older brother. Mary Evelyn soon noticed Kenneth was the only friend of her brother that did not treat her like his kid sister. Kenneth was a gentleman to her even at the young age of 11, and nine years later they marry, June 20th, 1959. Their family grew the next year as Cinda Rene' Ethridge (Payton) was born, twins came two years later,...

Barbara (Bebe) Boren, much loved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, died on May 10, 2022 Bebe had a great love for God, family, nature, gardening and travel. She began every day in meditation with a cup of coffee in hand as she listened for God's love and spiritual direction. She loved Sunday morning church services and singing in the choir. She extended Christ's love to everyone she met, always accepting and never judging. Bebe loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, hosting "Grandma Camp" each summer, and teaching her grandchildren to see the beauty of nature. She loved all God's creatures, even spiders. Bebe spent many hours with her bird book, binoculars...

Eris Shawn Byrd, 51, passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at his home in Lubbock. He was born August 13, 1970, in Rotan, Texas to Jimmy and Jeannie Byrd. He was born 12 and 9 years, respectively, after his older sisters, who doted on their baby brother! He attended Jayton Schools from kindergarten until he graduated in 1988. He attended Texas Tech University and graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science. Shawn lived in Lubbock, Texas for most of his life. Shawn loved animals. His first job was in Dalhart, Texas working for Cargill, a pig farm. He also worked for Sprint and AT&T. He worked as a supervisor for Lubbock Animal Services for many years and...

Pauline "Polly" Savage, a longtime resident of Lubbock, Tx, passed from this life on December 27, 2021 at the age of 101 in Wichita Falls, Tx where she had been living since 2012 to be closer to family. She was born March 13, 1920 to Scott and Sadie (Conner) Storie in Garza County, Tx. On January 2, 1939 she married Walter Thomas "Cotton" Savage who preceded her in death in 2009 after celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary. Polly was a homemaker and stay-at-home mother for her 3 children who will always remember their wonderful childhood. Survivors include 2 daughters: Mary Fern Patrick and husband Cecil; Lavern Easter and husband James and 1 son: Don Savage and wife Marie....

Memorial services for Wilma Jean Williams, 80, of Lubbock and formerly of Post will be held Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 11 AM at Family Harvest Church with Delton Osborn and Joey Hamlin officiating. Visitation will be on Friday, October 1, 2021 from 6 until 7:30 PM at Hudman Funeral Home. Wilma died on September 25, 2025 in Lubbock. She was born at home in Lometa, Texas on February 28, 1941 to Johnnie Franklin and Vallie (Sneed) Daniels. She was the second of three daughters. Wilma attended Lometa High School. She accepted Jesus at the age of 18 at First Baptist church in Lometa. She married the love of her life, Billy Wayne Williams, on May 31, 1965 in Post, Texas. He preceded her in...

Patsy Louise Greene, 85, of Post was called home into the arms of the Lord on July 30, 2021. She was born on March 19, 1936 in Slaton, Texas to Howard and Vera Ferguson. She married Billy Greene on November 26, 1953 in Post. They were married for 68 wonderful years and were the epitome of 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. She attended Post High School, and was well known in the Post community as Judge Greene. She served as municipal judge for numerous years. Although she had a servant's heart and was dedicated to serving the community of Post, her true passion and love was her family. She has sat through countless football games, track meets, rodeos, gymnastic meets, basketball games, stock shows, and...

Peggy Lois Crafton was welcomed to her heavenly home July 25, 2021. She was 78 years old. She was born in Littlefield, Texas on June 11, 1943 to Joe and Opal Gregson, and raised in Spade as the fourth of six girls. She graduated from Spade High School in 1961 and attended Jesse Lee's Beauty School, where she became a licensed beautician. She married Vernon Dale Crafton on November 12, 1963 and they lived in Lubbock for all of their 57-year marriage. She worked as a beautician until she had her first child, Cathy, in 1969 (now of Post, who married Chris Sawyer in 2003), and another child, Perry, shortly after in 1971 (now of Austin, who married Meagan Bailey in 2019). She joined Dale...

Marthana Cearley Hudson was called home by our Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 17, 2021 in Pflugerville, Texas. She was 81 years old. Marthana was born August 18, 1939 in Slaton, Texas to John Franklin and Bonnie (Allphin) Cearley. She married Loy McCoy "Coy" Hudson on August 6, 1960 in Pecos, Texas. She was a member of Rainbow Girls; Order of the Eastern Star and served as Worthy Matron; and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Bonnie Cearley, older brother Ralph Cearley and her husband of 54 years, Coy Hudson. She is survived by her younger brother, John Allen "Butch" Cearley and wife Janie of Liberty Hill, Texas; son John Glenn...

Services for Melba Nelson Roberts, 84, of Lubbock will be at 10 AM Friday, June 25, 2021 at the New Deal First Baptist Church with Rev. Phil Hilton officiating. Burial in Terrace in Post will be under the direction of Hudman Funeral Home. Visitation will be at Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Idalou on Thursday from 10 AM until 7 PM. Melba died on June 22, 2021 at her home near Lubbock. She was born on December 14, 1936 in Post to Claude and Nellie (Willingham) Redman. She was a food service manager prior to her retirement. She married Doyle Nelson on December 14, 1954 in Post. He preceded her in death on March 16, 1988. She married Delmar "Bud" Roberts on June 22, 1999 in Clovis, NM. He...

Courtney Ann Bowie, 39, of Lubbock died on April 24, 2021 in Lubbock. She was born on February 24, 1982 in Amarillo. She attended school in Anna, Texas and later moved to Lubbock. Survivors include her parents; Keith and Nancy Little of Anna, Texas, two children; Gunner Bowie and K-lynn Bowie both of Lubbock, Texas; two brothers; Cody Little of Sherman, Texas and Patrick Carden of Arizona and grandparents; Ray and Jean Little of Post, Texas Services will be held at a later date.

Services for Jimmy Byrd, 86, of Post will be at 3 PM Monday, April 26, 2021 at the Post Church of Christ with David Hooten officiating. Burial in Terrace Cemetery will be under the direction of Hudman Funeral Home. Jimmy died on April 23, 2021 in Lubbock. He was born on May 3, 1934 in Kent County to Charlie and Frances Elizabeth (Underwood) Byrd. He married Jean Peel on April 26, 1955 in Post. She preceded him in death on January 18, 2009. He worked as a cowboy. Survivors include two daughters: D'Lynn (Richard) Williams of Lubbock and Keliss Byrd of Lubbock, one son: Shawn Byrd of Lubbock and five grandchildren.

Carolyn Joy Henderson Sawyers went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2021 in her home of more than 50 years in Post, Texas. Born on August 24, 1932 on her grandparent's ranch near Barksdale, Texas, to O. C. (Colin) and Lucyle Lanman Henderson, Carolyn was the oldest of five children. Carolyn graduated valedictorian from Uvalde High School in 1949 before attending Southwest Texas Teachers College (now Texas State University) earning a degree in secondary education in 1952. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of 52 years, Edwin; a sister Colleen Henderson Blondeau; her brothers Jack Edward Henderson, Norman Joe Henderson and Jerry Glenn Henderson; and her beloved...

Graveside services for Gwendolyn Carlisle, 95, of Post will be at 2 PM Thursday, February 11, 2021 in Spur Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Hudman Funeral Home of Post. Gwen died on February 7, 2021 in Post. She was born on October 7, 1925 in Dublin, Texas to Luther and Mary (Stracener) Adams. She graduated from Spur High School. She married Bill Carlisle on October 29, 1943. He preceded her in death on February 3, 2006. They moved to Post in 1955 and she went to work for the ASCS where she remained for 27 years. Survivors include her grandchildren, Kristi Carruthers of Burnet and Dr. Cody Stone and wife Mary of Bozeman, Montana, and great grandchildren,...

Services for Sandra Little, 63, of Lubbock will be at 10 AM Thursday, February 11, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Post with Rev. Keith Garner officiating. Burial in Terrace Cemetery will be under the direction of Hudman Funeral Home of Post. Sandra died on February 4, 2021 at her home in Lubbock. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 17, 1957 to John and Glenda (Childress) Dudley. She lived in Post for many years before moving to Lubbock and working for Walmart. Survivors include her children, Amber (John) Allen of Lubbock, Mandy (Martin) Villanueva of Lubbock and Amy (Ernie) Saldivar of Ropesville, Brothers, Ray Dudley of Roswell, NM and Timothy Dudley of Houston, two...

Ricky Kyle Cross, 63, of Wilson, Tx passed away on September 27, 2020. He was born on August 18, 1957 in Crosbyton, Tx to Andy Irvin Cross and Billie Jean (Longshore) Cross, and grew up in Post. At the age of 12, he dedicated his life to Christ and was baptized. Ricky graduated as a proud member of the Post High School class of 1975. He married Lana Brieger on August 18m 1979 in Wilson. Ricky and Lana lived in Ransom Canyon, then made their home in Wilson, Tx, where they raised two sons. Following his graduation from South Plains College with an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice in 1977, Ricky pursued a career in law enforcement. He graduated as a member of LPD Academy class of 79B. He...

Marvin "Monk" Palmer, 83, of Post passed away on August 11, 2020. Monk was born on September 15, 1936 to Tobe and Ida Belle Palmer. He moved to Post in 1951. He married LaVena Washburn on February 27, 1960. He worked for many years in the oilfield. Monk was known around town as a "one-of-a-kind" man and was awarded Citizen of the Year in 1982. He began trapshooting in the early 80's and was inducted into the Texas Trapshooting Hall of Fame in 2012. Monk is survived by his wife, LaVena Palmer, of Post, his children Deb and Gina Palmer of Post and Jody and Bart Whisenhunt of Post, nephew Wade and Cary Bridgeman of Lubbock, grandchildren Heather and Zeke Garcia of Lubbock, Keatha and Jon...

Services for Ida Jones, 99, of Coppell and formerly of Post will be at 10 AM Monday July 27, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Post. Burial in Terrace Cemetery will be under the direction of Hudman Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 until 7:30 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Ida died on July 23, 2020 in Grapevine. She was born in Lott, Tx on June 18, 1921 to Nettie and James Ellis Polk. She married Ivan Lee Jones Sr. on May 15, 1959. He preceded her in death on November 14, 1991. She lived in Post most of her life where she taught in the elementary school until her retirement in 1986. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Post. Survivors include her son Ivan...