Obituaries

Mar 17, 2026

Tommye Nance, a beloved member of the Tahoka community, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the age of 79 leaving behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and unwavering faith. Born on November 4, 1946, in San Angelo, Texas, Tommye grew up in El Dorado where she attended school. As a young adult, Tommye moved to Dallas, where she...

Mar 17, 2026

Mar 16, 2026

Dorthy "Kitty" Killian, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Lubbock at the age of 77. She was born on May 3, 1948 in Lubbock to Weldon Davis and Dorothy Azalee (Banks) Killian. As a mother, Kitty was blessed to stay home with her daughter Cheryl until she was fifteen. She delighted in being an aunt to her numerous...

Mar 13, 2026

Rosa Rodriguez, a cherished mother and beloved Guely, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Lubbock at the age of 70. She was born February 13, 1956, in Mission, Texas, to Baltazar and Gloria Cardenas, one of eleven children. A proud graduate of Seagraves High School and Texas Tech University, Rosa devoted her professional career as an elementary school...

Mar 12, 2026

Kelly Ann Cruz, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, in Honduras. Born on November 18, 1973, in Lubbock, Texas, Kelly's life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love, creativity, and unwavering dedication to both her family and her career.

Kelly graduated from Friendship High School in 1992, a milestone that marked the...

Mar 12, 2026

Helen Orton McKown Vera was born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1929, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Dave and Florence McKown. She went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2026.

Helen was raised in a Christian home, the only girl in a house full of boys, and was active with her family at Wesley United Methodist Church. She...

Mar 11, 2026

Kathryn Kay Adams, 80, of Lubbock, loving wife of Michael Adams for over 60 years, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026, from complications of Parkinson’s disease.

Kathryn was born on November 14, 1945, in Sour Lake, Texas, to the late Floyd Joseph Harkins and Hazel (Walker) Harkins. Kathryn attended Hardin-Jefferson High School, in Sour Lake, Texas, and graduated...

Mar 10, 2026

In the heart of Lubbock, Texas, the life of Santiago Ancira came to a gentle close on March 10, 2026. Born on February 18, 1951, in the quaint town of Lamesa, Texas, he undertook a journey rich with love, laughter, and a deep-seated commitment to family. 

Santiago, known affectionately as "Jimmy" to those who cherished him, dedicated his working years as...

Mar 9, 2026

William “Bill” Edward Bass passed away on March 9, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas, surrounded by his loving family.

If you ever met Bill, you probably remember his introduction: “Hi, my name is Wild Bill — world-famous lover, fighter, wild horse rider, and a pretty fair windmill man.” Whether you had known him for five minutes or fifty years, he could make...

Mar 9, 2026

Eloy Leal, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on March 9, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 67. Born on January 8, 1959, in Lubbock, Eloy devoted his life to his family and his career, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.

Eloy worked for US Foods for 33 years in transportation, retiring in...

Mar 8, 2026

Renee White Guthrie, 65, of Clovis, New Mexico passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on March 8, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. The daughter of Wayne and Kathy White, Renee was born on December 24, 1960. Renee graduated from Coronado High School in 1979.

Renee married the love of her life, Ronnie Guthrie, November 14, 1998, in Lubbock, Texas. They...

Mar 7, 2026

Marilyn Vieregge, 75, of Lubbock died peacefully at home, March 7, 2026.

Marilyn was born December 16, 1950, in Plainview to John McDonough and Barbara (Mickey) McDonough. She graduated from Plainview High School in 1969 and attended Lubbock Christian College, where she graduated in 1973 with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Education.

Marilyn dedicated her life to education and teaching. She taught...

Mar 6, 2026

Blade Preston Paris, our beloved son, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the age of 14.  He was born on October 7, 2011, to Brent and Lindsay (Preston) Paris.  Blade was a vibrant spirit whose remarkable intelligence and larger-than-life personality made him a centerpiece of joy for all who encountered him. He was a student at Shallowater Middle...

Mar 5, 2026

Kyle E. Karpe, 53, of Lubbock, was lifted into heaven to join his parents on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Kyle was born on February 8, 1973, in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas to the late Dale H. Karpe and Carol (O’Connell) Sherrill.

Kyle attended Frenship High School, graduating with his senior class in 1991. He attended West Texas State University and continued...

Mar 5, 2026

Dr. Shirley Stretch-Stephenson, 76, of Lubbock, passed from this life on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Shirley was born on May 6, 1949, in Wauneta, Chase County, Nebraska to the late Lloyd Ray Stretch and Roberta (Schroeder) Stretch.

She attended and graduated from Culbertson High School, in Culbertson, Nebraska in 1969. She furthered her education by attending the University of Nebraska, where...

Mar 4, 2026

Rodney Vance Harris, 85, passed away March 4, 2026, in Lubbock, TX. He was born February 15, 1941, to Otis Claude and Euma Pearl (Tredway) Harris in Lubbock, TX. Rodney attended and graduated from O’Donnell High School in 1959. In 1963, he married Jackie Charlene Tatum, and to this union, they had 2 children, Russell and Laurie.

Rodney became an assistant...

Mar 4, 2026

Margaret Dutton/Campbell/Hefner, was born March 12, 1932 to George Adley Dutton and Ruby Irene Rush Dutton in Sandoval County, New Mexico. She passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Lubbock 8 days shy of her 94th birthday.

Margaret was the first-born twin to her sister Marjorie. They shared a remarkable bond, speaking their own language as toddlers before being able...

Mar 4, 2026

Frank A. Tagle Ramos, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, departed this world peacefully on March 4, 2026, in Littlefield, Texas, leaving behind a cherished legacy of laughter and love. Born on November 9, 1973, in the vibrant heart of Lubbock, Texas, Frank lived a life that resonated with warmth and an unwavering commitment to his family.

A carpenter by...

Mar 3, 2026

Sonja Hubbard of Lubbock passed away on March 3, 2026. While the first seasons of Sonja’s life were spent in various states across the country, she found her home in Lubbock, TX, where she built a life of love, service, and friendships.

Sonja’s career was focused on identifying childcare opportunities for those in need. She served many children and families at...

Mar 3, 2026

Elva June (Philpot) Pinkston, 85, of San Antonio, and formerly of Tahoka, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026. Mrs. Pinkston was born on June 21, 1940, in Cherry Hill, Perry County, Arkansas, to the late Elvis and Ethel (Hoover) Philpot.

She married John Pinkston on September 14, 1958, in Crosby County. Mr. Pinkston...