Dr. George William Jury
Publisher’s note: I knew Dr. Jury for 60 years. There is something special about a man who cares for the animals who care for us, and who, like he did with Radagast (shown in photo with Dr. Jury) and many other pets over the years, will shed a tear with you when it is time…
John Jackson McClendon, Jr.
John Jackson (Jack) McClendon, Jr., passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, after a brief hospitalization. A memorial celebration will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 19, at Lake Ridge Chapel, officiated by The Rev. Elizabeth Abraham. Jack was born on June 29, 1941, in Tomball, Texas, to Evelyn and Jack McClendon. He…
Mark Johnston
Mark Johnston, 73, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on May 20, 2025. He was born in Victorville, Calif., raised in Amarillo, Texas, but he called Lubbock home for the past 40 years. After graduating from Palo Duro High School in 1969, Mark earned a master’s degree in mathematics with a minor in psychology from WTSU.…
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