Obituaries
Samuel DeAnda
Dec 12, 2025
Sam DeAnda “Sammy D.” passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on December 12, 2025. He was born on August 28, 1956, to David and Rosa DeAnda in Abernathy, Texas. Sam graduated from Lubbock Dunbar in 1976. He met his wife of 48 years, Sofia Fuentes, and they were married on June 3, 1977. They have one...
Candice Kaye
Dec 12, 2025
Candice L. Kaye passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, in her hometown of Lubbock, at the age of 75. She was born September 30,1950 and at a young age the family moved to Artesia where she graduated. Candice spent many years with Greyhound Expedition, wherein she traveled extensively across the United States, setting up conventions and forming connections that...
Antonia Martinez Rivera
Dec 10, 2025
Antonia Rivera (77) passed away December 10, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. She was born on April 20, 1948, to Antonio and Jesusa (Perez) Martinez, in Galveston, TX. Antonia married Eulojio Rivera on February 23, 1974, and to this union they had 5 children: Vincent, Sylvia, Roy, Priscilla, and Danny. Antonia and Eulojio were business partners, owning and operating Rivera’s Janitorial...
Samuel "Kurt" Forkner
Dec 10, 2025
Samuel Kurt Forkner, age 45, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on December 10, 2025. He was born on October 5, 1980, in Lubbock, Texas, to Terri and Sheila Forkner.
Kurt proudly served his country in the United States Army, attaining the rank of Sergeant and serving from 2003 to 2010. His military service shaped his strong sense of loyalty, discipline, and...
Jory Melson
Dec 10, 2025
Jory Shawn Melson of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
A full obituary will be posted shortly.
David Briseno Sr.
Dec 10, 2025
David Briseno, of Lubbock, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the age of 68. He was born on September 16, 1957 in Mathis, TX to Frutoso Briseno Sr. and Marguerita Figueroa.
David grew up in Lubbock, TX where he worked in the automotive body shop industry prior to retirement. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend...
Jenell Gurley
Dec 10, 2025
Jenell Gurley, 84, of Lubbock, loving wife to Bill Gurley, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Jenell was born on December 6, 1941, in Somerville, Oklahoma, to the late Ladarell Box and Opal (Robinson) Box.
Jenell attended schools in the Ropesville ISD.
She met the love of her life, Bill Gurley, and they were united...
Isabel Torres
Dec 10, 2025
Isabel Torres, a beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at her home in Lubbock at the age of 77. Born on January 4, 1948, in Yoakum, Texas, Isabel lived a life filled with passion, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to her family. For many years, Isabel dedicated herself to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences...
Kenneth Ray Dixon
Dec 9, 2025
Kenneth Ray Dixon, 82, died in Lubbock on December 9, 2025. He was born May 30, 1943, in St. Clair, Missouri, to the late Donald and Helen (Clutts) Dixon. Ken graduated from Richland High School, Missouri, in 1961. He then became a student at Drury University in Springfield, Missouri, where he majored in history, graduating in 1965. A few years...
Don Hays
Dec 9, 2025
Don Hays, 85, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning, December 9, 2025. He was born on January 18, 1940, in Slaton, Texas to the late Raymond and Josephine Hays.
Don was a 1959 graduate of Lubbock-Cooper High School.
He met the love of his life, Debbie Parker, and they were united in marriage on December...
Dovie Miller
Dec 8, 2025
Dovie Miller, born on August 20, 1923, in Shamrock, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas, surrounded by her beloved family at the age of 102. She grew up in Shamrock, graduating from Shamrock High School. It was there that she met and married Lionel Miller on December 1, 1949. The couple made their home in...
Linda Smith Ricks
Dec 6, 2025
Linda Smith Ricks, 75, of Lubbock, passed from this life into the arms of her Lord and Savior on December 6, 2025, after a battle with cancer. She was born February 11, 1950, in Lubbock, Texas, to L.H. and Rayma Smith.
Linda was educated in the Lubbock Public Schools and graduated Monterrey High School in 1968. It was there she met...
Ralph Gilman
Dec 5, 2025
Ralph Gilman, 80, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025. He was born on December 17, 1944, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion, and a steadfast love for family and community.
He married the love of his life, Lynelle Gresham Gilman, on December 28, 1962. Together, they shared almost 63 wonderful years of marriage, raising two adventurous and...
Reyes Lozano
Dec 4, 2025
In the heart of Lubbock, Texas, a vibrant spirit took his last breath on December 4, 2025. Reyes Lozano, affectionately known as "Lil Ray," emerged into the world on June 21, 1979, an indelible mark of warmth and love destined to grace the lives of many. As a dedicated worker in the construction industry and a skilled Mudman, Reyes approached...
Earl Weldon McNiel, Jr.
Dec 4, 2025
Earl Weldon McNiel, Jr., known to many as 'Mr. Wonderful', passed away on December 4, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Earl was born on July 19, 1954, in El Paso, Texas, to Earl Weldon McNiel, Sr. and Bessie Ailene Barnes.
After high school, Earl earned his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Tarleton State University in...
Bettie Jordan
Dec 4, 2025
Bettie Jordan, 83, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, December 4, 2025. Bettie was born on February 21, 1942, to the late Oplus Leon Links and Glenna Earnestine (Roberts) Links.
She met the first love of her life, Glenn Hamilton. They married in 1958 and they spent many happy years together until he preceded...
Peggy Morris
Dec 3, 2025
Peggy June Morris of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born June 8, 1936 in Checotah, Oklahoma to Ralph and Alta (Doss) Johnson. Peggy grew up and attended school in Checotah. She lived most of her life in the triangle area of Checotah, Warner, and Muskogee. In 1954 she met and...
Francies Dunlap
Dec 3, 2025
Francies Dunlap, a cherished soul hailing from Shreveport, Louisiana passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on February 2, 1936, she was a beacon of kindness and humor in her community, forever remembered as someone who made every gathering warm and welcoming.
Francies dedicated her life's work to nursing, embodying a spirit of caregiving that...
Carol Jean Eldridge
Dec 2, 2025
Carol Jean Eldrige, 62, passed away December 2, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. She was born in Coos Bay, OR, November 1, 1963, to Kenneth and Cleta (White) Eldridge. Carol loved and followed the Lord; her greatest accomplishment in life, leading those she met to the Lord.
Carol enjoyed crocheting (her favorite color was purple), watching the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), and...
Harold Dalton
Dec 1, 2025
Harold Dwight Dalton of Wolfforth passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Graveside services are scheduled for 3 PM Friday, December 5, 2025 at the City of Lubbock Cemetery
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