Mary Lois Magness
Dec 5, 2025
Mary Lois Magness, a beloved member of her community and devoted caregiver, passed away on December 5, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. Born on September 11, 1934, on a farm in Hale County, Texas, Mary was raised in Idalou, where she built a life that reflected her dedication to family and her passions.
After graduating from Idalou High School, Mary Lois pursued...
Betty J. Betts
Dec 2, 2025
Betty J. Betts, a beloved member of the Abernathy community, passed away on December 2, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 75. Born on May 30, 1950, in Abernathy to Hervey Lee and Lorene (Jackson) Betts, she lived a life rich with experiences and contributions that touched many hearts.
Betty's educational journey began at Abernathy High School, where her...
Jimmy C. Shuey
Nov 13, 2025
Jimmy C. Shuey, a devoted fire fighter, beloved family man, and cherished member of the Abernathy community, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 83. Born on February 12, 1942, in Abernathy, Texas, to Robert Grady and Anita Elizabeth (Taylor) Shuey. Jimmy dedicated 23 years of his life to serving as a fire...
Herman Wendell Stevenson
Oct 26, 2025
Funeral services for Herman Wendell Stevenson, 95, of Hobbs, New Mexico, and formerly of New Deal, Texas, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 31, 2025, at Abell Funeral Home in Abernathy. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Abernathy Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy, Texas. The family will...
Catherine Crabtree
Oct 18, 2025
Visitation and viewing for Catherine Elaine Crabtree, 92 of Abernathy, TX will be held Saturday, October 25th, 2025 from 10:00-11:30am at Abell Funeral Home. Private burial will be held in the Abernathy Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home and Flower Shop of Abernathy, TX. Catherine passed peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones on October 18, 2025....
Magdalena S. Ramos
Oct 18, 2025
Rosary for Magdalena S. Ramos, 100, of Abernathy, TX, will be recited at 6:00 pm Tuesday, October 21, 2025 in the St. Isidore Catholic Church with Rev. Brian Wood, pastor, officiating. Viewing will be held the same day from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Abell Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am, Wednesday, October 22, 2025...
Ruby Nell Pittman
Oct 3, 2025
Graveside services for Ruby Nell Pittman, 98 of Abernathy, TX, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, October 6, 2025 at the Abernathy Cemetery with Rev. Joel Perez officiating. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 A.M. at Northside Baptist Church, Abernathy, TX. Services are under the direction of Abell Funeral Home Flower Shop of Abernathy, TX. Ruby Nell Parker...
Frances E. Goolsby
Sep 17, 2025
Frances E. Goolsby, 78, of Abernathy, Texas, died on September 17, 2025. She was born on May 26, 1947, in Lubbock, TX to J.C. and Addie (Reagan) Turner. Frances married, Jesse Goolsby on August 3, 1968 at the Abernathy Church of Christ. She graduated from Paris Junior College in Paris, TX as a Registered Nurse. They moved back in 1992...
Vidal G. Trevino
Sep 4, 2025
Graveside services for Vidal Trevino, Sr., 83, of Sun City, CA, will be held at 11:00 am Friday, September 19, 2025 in the Abernathy Cemetery. The family will have a visitation from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Abell Funeral Home. Services are under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy, TX. Mr. Trevino died of...
Randy Scott Bradshaw
Aug 28, 2025
Randy Scott Bradshaw passed from this life at his home in Abernathy, Texas on August 28, 2025, at the age of 69. A devoted husband, he and his wife Karen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary earlier this year. Randy grew up in the small town of Cotton Center. He attended school there and later at South Plains College, where he...
Bettie Hardin
Aug 22, 2025
Services for Bettie (Shipman) Hardin, 94, of Abernathy, TX, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, August 25, 2025, at Abernathy First Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Brownlow and Rev. Janet Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in the Abernathy Cemetery. The register book for Mrs. Hardin will be available for signing Monday, August 25, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30...
Kyle Babcock
Aug 17, 2025
Kyle was raised in Monahans, TX, and later moved to Lubbock after marrying the love of his life, Monica Albright, on August 8, 2018. Kyle found a new life with Monica and step-daughter, M'Leigh. Not only did he find love with his new family, but on their farm, with the animals and his sobriety. He worked many years in the...
Ceejae Ann Harkey
Aug 12, 2025
Ceejae Ann Harkey, daughter to Jace and Corlee Harkey of Abernathy, TX, passed away August 12, 2025. She was born August 1, 2025 in Houston, TX. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Wayne Harkey in 2018. Ceejae Ann Harkey is survived by her parents Jace and Corlee and brother Knox all of Abernathy, grandparents, Leigh Harkey of Abernathy...
Robert Leighton Elliott White Ii
Aug 9, 2025
Services for Robert Leighton Elliott White II will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, August 23, 2025 in the First Baptist Church, Abernathy, TX. Burial will follow in the Abernathy Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home of Abernathy, TX. The family will gather from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm, Friday, August 22, 2025 at Abell Funeral Home. Affectionately...
Wade Attebury
Jul 31, 2025
Graveside services for Wade Attebury, 86 of Abernathy, TX, will be held Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Joel Perez officiating. The family will gather to receive friends Sunday, August 3, 2025 from 4:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Abell Funeral Home. Services are under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy, TX....
Ladawn Skipper
Jul 29, 2025
Memorial service for LaDawn Skipper, 67, lifelong Abernathy resident, will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, August 1, 2025 in The Refuge Lubbock, 4308 58th Street, Lubbock with Pastor Travis Zachary, officiating. Cremation and services are under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy, TX. She died at her home in Abernathy, July 29, 2025. LaDawn...
Betty Johnson
Jul 17, 2025
Services for Betty May Johnson, 95, of Abernathy, Texas, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Abell Funeral Home in Abernathy, TX with Rev. Richard Harbison officiating. Private burial will follow. Services are under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy. Mrs. Johnson passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in...
Josie Mae Hood
Jun 30, 2025
Services for Josie Mae Hood, 88, of Oklahoma City, OK and formerly of Abernathy, TX, will be held at 10:00 am Monday, July 7, 2025 at Abernathy United Church with Rev. Dave Menefee officiating. Burial will follow in the Abernathy Cemetery under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy. Viewing will be held from 3:00pm until...
William Dean Benson
Jun 24, 2025
On behalf of the family, they want to thank everyone for the prayers and outpouring of love and condolences for their loss. There is never a good time to say goodbye, but the family would like to invite anyone that would like to join them for a Remembrance Service for William Dean Benson at 3:00 pm, Saturday, August 23, 2025...
Kathryn Overstreet
Jun 15, 2025
Kathryn Overstreet, 68, of Floydada, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on June 15, 2025. Cremation services are under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy, TX Born on June 21, 1956, in Warren, Pennsylvania, Kathryn was the daughter of Ernest Arnold and Letha Marie (Brown) Smith. She spent her early years in Texas, attending...