Obituaries

Jan 6, 2026

Ron Fant, 79, of Lubbock passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at his home in Lubbock, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on October 29, 1946, in Texarkana, Texas, Ron's journey was marked by profound dedication, compassion, and a servant's heart. A graduate of the Sunset School of Preaching in 1975, Ron went on to attain both a Masters...

Jan 5, 2026

Lennis Omar Fareed, 69, of Lubbock, passed away on Monday evening, January 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

No services are planned.

Jan 5, 2026

Jan 3, 2026

Roy Chester Gee, 64, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday evening, January 3, 2025. Chester was born on March 24, 1961, in Tahoka, Lynn County, Texas, to the late Johnnie Gee, Jr. and Selida (Griffing) Gee.

Chester has been a long time resident of the Lubbock State Supported Living Center (LSSLC) since he was a...

Jan 3, 2026

Janie Torres, 76, of Lubbock, was lifted into Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday evening, January 3, 2026. Janie was born in Cameron, Milam County, Texas, to the late Larry Reyna and Connie (Fino) Reyna.

Janie attended Lubbock schools and graduated from Lubbock High School with her senior class of 1970.

Janie led a rich and full life...

Jan 3, 2026

Chase Wayne Watson, 39, of Lubbock, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026. Chase was born on July 7, 1986, in Plainview, Hale County, Texas.

Chase attended Plainview High School, graduating in 2004. He furthered his education by attending Texas Tech University and obtaining his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

Those left to honor and cherish his memory include his wife Tammi, of...

Jan 2, 2026

Warren Joseph Donaldson, 80, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026.

Warren was born on October 16, 1945, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Thomas L. Donaldson and Vera Virginia Donaldson (Russell). He proudly served his country as a Sargent in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, an experience that shaped his deep sense of duty and...

Jan 1, 2026

Aurora Perez Venegas (85) passed away January 1, 2026, in Lubbock, TX. She was born December 24, 1940, to Grafido and Paula (Francisco) Venegas, in Ojinaga, Mexico. Aurora married Juan Francesco Perez on September 1, 1961. To this union, they had 3 boys, Ricardo, Alfredo, and Lionel.

Aurora was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Francisco Perez, her parents, Grafido...

Jan 1, 2026

Kobe Lee Alonzo, age 18, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at his home. Though his life was far too short, he made a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Kobe Lee was loved by many and will be remembered as a truly kind soul who consistently put others before himself. Through...

Dec 31, 2025

Michael A. Kimbler, a cherished father, grandfather, and brother, departed this world on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the age of 69 leaving behind a legacy woven from laughter, camaraderie, and an indomitable spirit. He was born on May 19, 1956 in Ft. Worth to William Randolph and Bettye (Stitt) Kimbler. Michael radiated warmth and humor, captivating all who crossed...

Dec 30, 2025

Cynthia Victoria Howard gracefully departed this world on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in Snyder, Texas at the age of 87. Born on February 13, 1938, in Indian Trail, North Carolina, she graduated and on to achieve her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) designation, dedicating herself tirelessly to caring for others in several nursing facilities. Her compassionate nature eventually led her to...

Dec 30, 2025

Felix Todd

Felix departed this life on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. He was born on November 8, 1965, in Lubbock Texas, to Juan and Josie Todd. He was the tenth of ten children (eight brothers and two sisters). He was an avid Chargers football fan and enjoyed playing pool, cards and horseshoes with his family. He loved watching Jeopardy and always...

Dec 29, 2025

Sam E. Washam, 86, died on Monday, December 29, 2025, at his home in Lubbock, Texas. He was born May 7, 1939 in a farmhouse near Powell, Navarro County, Texas to Sam C. Washam and Lena Maurine (Talley) Washam. Sam attended school in Roane, Texas and Corsicana, Texas, including Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas. His abilities in baseball started in...

Dec 28, 2025

Barry "Mark" Phillips, 63, passed away December 28, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. He was born July 27, 1962, to Billy Mack and Mary Alice (James) Phillips, in Matador, TX. Mark graduated from Monterey High School, Lubbock, continuing his education at Texas Tech University, earning his Bachelors, and finished his education at Sam Houston State, with his Master's degree. Mark spent...

Dec 27, 2025

Tiffany Spano of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the age of 45. She was born on July 18, 1980 in Lubbock. A dedicated educator, Tiffany devoted her career to inspiring young minds. After graduating from Coronado High School, she furthered her passion for teaching with a Bachelor's degree in Education from Texas Tech University. For many...

Dec 26, 2025

Heladio Torres Jr., known to those who loved him as Nuno, was born on February 24, 1967, in Lubbock, Texas, to Heladio and Maria Torres. He was their firstborn son, the product of their deep and abiding love, and the one who made his mother a mother. Heladio was a true mama's boy, devoted to her in a way that...

Dec 26, 2025

William Vance Witherspoon passed away on December 26, 2025, after an ATV accident. He was born on November 20, 2013, in Kingwood, Texas, to William Brock Witherspoon and Cecelia Lauren Sieling.

Vance was in the 7th grade at JT Hutchinson Middle School. He started reading phonetically at the age of 4 and ended up skipping Kindergarten due to his advanced abilities,...

Dec 26, 2025

Peggy June Cline, 87, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday afternoon, December 26, 2025. Peggy was born on March 17, 1938, in Paris, Lamar County, Texas to the late Charles Douglas Gunter and Evalena (Baird) Gunter.

Peggy attended Lubbock High School and graduated with her senior class.

She met the love of her life, Norman Cline,...

Dec 25, 2025

Tanja Kay Avila, 75, affectionately known as “TK” to most and “Auntie T” to the younger ones, went to her new home in Heaven on Thursday, December 25, 2025.

TK was born on October 16, 1950, in Groom, Texas, to Leroy and Estellene Weatherly. After graduating from high school, she embraced life with a free spirit, often hitchhiking between Groom, Amarillo,...

Dec 24, 2025

Ruth Lynn Donaldson, 71, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on December 24, 2025, in Lubbock.

Ruth was born on September 30, 1954, in Washington, DC to Horace and LaVerne Tinsley. While they lived all over the world as an Air Force family, she graduated from Douglas MacArthur High School in San Antonio, Texas. She spent her life devoted to her family...