Lubbock, TX Obituaries

James Reardon, born on January 16, 1936, passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 89. He was a resident of Lubbock, Texas. A Celebration of Life will be held at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial De...

Judy S. Ward passed away January 3rd, 2026 at Lakeridge Nursing Home. She was born October 12, 1945 in Melrose, NM. She was a graduate of Lubbock High School. Judy attended business college in Dallas...

Truett Lee Mortensen, born on May 24, 2010, in Lubbock, Texas, passed away on January 3, 2026. Truett was a resident of Tahoka, Texas. A visitation will be held at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Desi...

Joe Sanders, born on September 17, 1933, passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 92. He was a resident of Lubbock, Texas.

James Hugh Newville was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on January 5, 2026. Born in Phoenix, AZ Sept. 23, 1938, he was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest and Lois Newville, his son Stephen, an...

Ruth Williams, born May 19, 1931, lived a full and meaningful life and was deeply loved by her family and all who knew her. Faith and prayer were never trends in her life—they were anchors. Born dur...

Bobby Jerald Montgomery, Sr. was born on September 21, 1935, in Tahoka, Texas, to Pete and Katie Montgomery. At just six weeks old his family moved to Lubbock, Texas, where Bobby would spend most of h...

Annah Jo Thomas passed away January 3, 2026 at the extraordinary age of 105. She was born on September 19,1920 on a family farm in Vernon, Texas to Will and Clara Servatius. She married Claude A. Thom...

Lois Diane Ramsey, born October 13, 1926, in Post, Texas, went to receive her Heavenly rewards on January 2, 2026, at the age of 99. She resided in Lubbock, Texas. A funeral service will be held a...

Marcus Cecil Rucker, one of the last great men, a noble gentlemen and truly salt of the earth, passed away peacefully at his home in Lubbock, Texas, on December 31, 2025, surrounded by love. He was 87...

Madge Hill, age 85, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025. She was born on August 2, 1940, to William and Irma D. Rossiter. Madge was united in marriage to Louis S. Hill, who preceded her in de...

Eloy Felan Jr, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, faithful servant of God, entered eternal rest on January 2, 2026, at the age of 80. Surrounded by his family, he left this world...

Gladys Partin Ellis of Lubbock was born to Marvin L. and Lillie Vanover Partin July 26, 1927 in Beaumont, Texas. She died peacefully in her home December 31, 2025. She graduated in 1947 from Abilene C...

Darla Arp, 75, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, following a courageous and dignified battle with cancer. Darla was born on January 19, 1950, in Pipestone, Minnesota. Sh...

Elvin Lynn Davis passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at his home in Shallowater, Texas. Lynn was born on August 19, 1944, in Jacksonville, Texas, to Opal and J.V. Davis. His family moved often ...

Maria De La Luz C. Tello, 88, lovingly known as Mami, passed peacefully from this life on Monday, December 29, 2025, surrounded by the family she devoted her life to loving and caring for. Maria was ...

Sandra Kay Crawford, known as Kay, 91 of Lubbock, TX, Santa Fe, NM and Palm Beach, FL died of natural causes at home on 12/25/25. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-two years, the late...

Guadalupe "Lupe" Romo, 83, of Wolfforth, Texas, passed away on December 28th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Lupe was born on August 31, 1942, in Waco, Texas, to Roberto and Mary Romo. Lup...

Allan Grizzell, born on June 24, 1964, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on December 23, 2025, in Slaton, Texas. He was 61 years old. Allan attended Roosevelt High School and spent his life wo...

Edith “Eydie” Golden Capps, 76, lovingly known as MamaEydie, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, December 27, 2025, surrounded by the family she devoted her life to loving and caring for. E...

Jan Romick, born February 11, 1938, received his final orders on December 25, 2025, due to heart failure. Jan was a lifelong United States Marine who proudly and actively served his country for 20 yea...

Loretta Karr Armstrong passed away peacefully in her home on the afternoon of December 23, 2025 in Lubbock, TX. She was born on December 31, 1938, in Clovis, NM to C.B. and Janie Waide. Loretta is sur...

Jane Livermore, born on February 21, 1939, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 86. A funeral service will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home & Cemetery, located at 5740 West 19th Street, L...

Gerald A Blair, born on December 7, 1942, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 83. Gerald was a resident of Lubbock, Texas.

Lulabelle Irene Karr went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2025 in New Braunfels, Tx. Lulabelle married Melvin Ray Karr on June 21, 1957, and were married 54 years. Together they began a life to ...

On September 2, 1939, Don was born to Frank and Jewell Veretto in Levelland, Texas. Don graduated from Cooper High School in 1958. There he met the love of his life, Norma Johnson, and they were marri...

Horst Hansen was born in Busdorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, on November 18, 1933, to Hans and Anni (Clausen) Hansen. He immigrated to the United States by ship in 1957, sponsored by his aunt and un...

In Loving Memory of Rick Stracener Rick Stracener 69 years young, passed from this life on 12/17/25 holding the hand of his loving wife. A devoted father, brother,uncle, husband and friend- Rick was ...

Brandy Michelle Parmer-Kula, born August 28, 1979, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025. Brandy was known for her big heart, strong faith, and even bigger personality. She lived a life rooted ...

Freeman C. Payne was born on September 27th, 1929, in Denison, Texas. He was the son of Elbert F. D. Payne, and Willie Coyal Payne. Freeman spent part of his early life in Durant, Oklahoma, where he ...

Steven Craig Hargis, born on December 4, 1961, passed away on December 18, 2025, at the age of 64. He was a resident of Lubbock, Texas.

Sandra Doris Blocker, born on November 9, 1962, passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 63. Sandra was a longtime resident of Lubbock, Texas, where she was well known for her organized natur...

John Jacob Abendschan, lovingly known as Jack, passed away peacefully on the evening of December 15, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 82, just three days shy of his 83rd birthday. Born on Decemb...

December 15, 2025. Ismael was a loving, kind, caring, generous, and understanding man whose sprit touched countless lives. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness and love, always willing to give the ...

Barbara Jean Gordon, passed away on December 16th, 2025, at the age of 91. Jean was born on June 30th, 1934 to Ruby and C.W. Parker, in Rio Vista, Texas. On August 6th, 1949, Jean married the love o...

James Lynn Gaines aged 67 of Lubbock passed from this life on Dec. 15th, 2026. James was born in Big Spring Tx to the late Edward and Leetie Gaines on March 15th, 1958. He is survived by his loving w...

Frankie Hartman, born on July 3, 1937, passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 88.

Michael Larry Muncy, known as “Mike,” was born on March 14, 1962, in Grants, New Mexico, and passed away on December 15, 2025 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. He made his home in Shallowat...

Zona Earl (Poff) Clark was born on October 15, 1943, in Lubbock, Texas, to Roger and Ima Poff. Lubbock was always home to Zona, and her faith and community were central to her life. In 1949, her paren...

In Loving Memory of Mary Venita Dorsey Baggett Celebrating A Life Well lived Mary Baggett was born on January 11, 1927 in Kaufman, TX to M.E. and Ida Kyser Dorsey. She departed this life of December...

With merciful hearts and humble acceptance of God’s will, the family of Janet Helen Thiel of Lubbock announce her peaceful passing in her home on The Lord’s Day, Sunday, December 14, 2025, as she surp...

Today we mourn the passing of one of the greatest ladies ever known, our mother Donetta Thyfault. Over the years she has been described as one of the kindest and sweetest people one could ever meet. ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Desiree Nichole McGowan, who left us on December 12, 2025 due to complications of Mitochondrial Myopathy. Born on February 6, 1973, in Swee...

Mickey Lynn Jones passed away on December 12, 2025, in Amarillo, Texas, at the age of 79. Born on November 10, 1946, in Amarillo to JP Jones, and Mary A. Jones Malone. She was a proud graduate of Am...

Kathi Hovey’s Story (Her life of love and grace as best remembered by a grieving and distraught husband) The Alpha Arrival in Moline, Illinois September 25, 1942 There was no delivery by storks....

John Edward Holland was born on April 13, 1965, in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to the late Abram and Hattie Mae Holland. He is a graduate of Thomas Edison High School, and he attended Ebenezer Baptist c...

Jenna Abigail McBride, born on August 18, 2003, in Lubbock, Texas, passed away on December 7, 2025, at the age of 22. Jenna was a resident of Lubbock, Texas.

Dr. Gwynne Little, 84, of Wolfforth, Texas passed away on December 7th, 2025 at University Medical Center. Gwynne was born in Alabama in 1941, to Betty and Dr. Gwynne Little. He received his Ph.D. in ...

Betty Jo “Josie” Hawkins (Hall)’s Story Betty Jo “Josie) Hawkins, born Betty Jo Hall on September 2nd, 1936, in Hale Center, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 8th, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. A...

Jimmy Don Franklin, age 77, passed away peacefully in his Bossier City home surrounded by his wife, Lucy, his daughter, Tara, and his son, Todd on Friday, April 25, 2025. Jimmy was born in Lubbock, TX...