Obituaries
Luana DeLeon
May 19, 2026
Luana DeLeon, a remarkable woman whose resilience and unwavering optimism illuminated the lives of those around her, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Lubbock at the age of 37. Born on May 31, 1988, in Lamesa, she lived a life marked by perseverance, strength, and an indomitable spirit that overcame countless health challenges with grace and determination. A...
Donald Glen Brauer
May 17, 2026
Donald Glen "Donnie" Brauer, 66, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. Born on May 14, 1960, in Oxnard, California, Donnie lived a life marked by hard work, kindness, and devotion to his family and faith.
Donnie spent some of his most fulfilling years working in the oil fields of Texas and later as a security officer at...
Donald Edward Thornsbury Jr.
May 15, 2026
Donald Edward (Ed) Thornsbury, Jr., age 72, of Clovis, New Mexico, passed away on May 15, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas, following a courageous battle with frontotemporal dementia. Ed is survived by his loving wife Karen, his partner of 42 years; son Brett and daughter-in-law Morgan, along with granddaughters Eva and Caroline of Salinas, California; son Cody of Lubbock, Texas; his...
Maurine Biggs
May 14, 2026
Maurine Jeanette (Lewis) Biggs, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of her family and the memories of a well-lived life on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Maurine was born in Ropesville, Texas on January 13, 1937 to Tom Lee and Lena (Tucker) Lewis, the third of six children. She spent her formative years in...
Frank A. Lilley
May 13, 2026
Well-respected Roswell resident Frank A. Lilley, 71, died Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in Lubbock, Texas, after an extended battle with Lewey Body Dementia. Lilley and his wife Jolene (Waggoner) were married for 53 years and were a fixture in Roswell for most of that time.
He was best known for his involvement in Roswell and southeast New Mexico youth sports. He...
Rodney Dean Ayers
May 13, 2026
Rodney D. Ayers, 58, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on May 13, 2026, at Covenant Medical Center. Born on February 20, 1968, in Kansas City, Missouri, Rodney was the son of Paul and Ada (Bowman) Ayers.
A graduate of Grain Valley High School in 1986, Rodney went on to earn his degree from Central Missouri State University in 1991. He devoted...
Wanda May Mankin
May 11, 2026
Wanda May Mankin, 76, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday evening, May 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and faith. Wanda was born on December 14, 1949, in Tucumcari, Quay County, New Mexico, to the late Orval William Rodgers and Effie Helen Fosset.
Wanda graduated from high school in Cisco, Texas 1968, and dedicated...
Larry Glen Halsell
May 8, 2026
Larry Glen Halsell, 71, of Brownfield, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday morning, May 8, 2026. Larry was born on January 1, 1955, in Brownfield, Terry County, Texas, to the late Lonnie Leon Halsell and Kitty Beulah (Thomas) Halsell. Larry was the first New Year’s baby born in Terry County in 1955.
Due to an accident that...
Bobby Charles Beale
May 7, 2026
Bobby Charles Beale, a man whose life was marked by dedication, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to those around him, peacefully passed away on May 7, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas, following a valiant fight with Alzheimer’s. Bobby's journey was one of professional accomplishment, heartfelt community involvement, and devotion to family. Bobby graduated in the class of 1958 from Sudan High...
Carl Rodell Sanders
May 6, 2026
Carl Rodell Sanders, 84, of Lubbock, Texas, passed peacefully at home on May 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family after several months of declining health. He was born on April 22, 1942, in Crosby County, Texas, the sixth child of Opal and Homer Sanders. Carl spent the better part of his life in Lubbock, a city he called home...
Dr. Janice Boyce
May 5, 2026
Dr. Janice Beth Boyce passed from this life on May 5, 2026, in Lubbock, TX, at the age of 80.
Janice was born in Fort Worth, TX on May 20, 1945, to Jewel Dean Cooper, who was working at the General Dynamics Factory, manufacturing for the war effort. Janice grew up in Duncan, Oklahoma, inheriting her mother’s love of gardening and...
Magdeleno Salazar
May 3, 2026
Magdeleno Salazar of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the age of 91. A distinguished minister and a beacon of wisdom and faith whose presence touched countless lives, he leaves behind a legacy etched deeply into the hearts of those who knew him.
Magdeleno Salazar’s life was a testament to unwavering devotion, both in service to his country...
Jack M. Peterson
May 1, 2026
Jack M. Peterson, 92, of Lubbock, passed gently from this life and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday afternoon, May 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born on February 2, 1934, in White Earth, Mountrail County, North Dakota, to the late Manley Peterson and Borghild (Leholm) Peterson.
Jack attended White Earth High School, graduating...
Michael D. Lair
Apr 29, 2026
Michael D. Lair, 75, of Lubbock, Texas passed away peacefully at home on April 29, 2026 after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. He was born in Norman, OK to Doyal and Betty Lair and spent his childhood in Tulsa, OK and Littleton, CO as the oldest of 4 siblings. In high school he performed regionally with his band The...
Jessica Ann Gonzales
Apr 29, 2026
Jessica Ann Gonzales, born April 30, 1983, in Fort Knox, Kentucky, passed away April 29, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas, just one day shy of her 43rd birthday. Her life was marked by steadfast courage, deep compassion, and a love that touched all who knew her.
Jessica was raised in Lubbock and graduated from Estacado High School in 2001. She carried a...
Jackie Wayne Farmer, Jr.
Apr 24, 2026
Jackie Wayne (Tuffy) Farmer, Jr., 61, passed away April 243, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. He was born November 3, 1964, to Jackie Wayne, Sr. and Connie Ruth (Peak) Farmer, in Lubbock, TX. He graduated from Shallowater High School. Wayne met, and later married, Debra Kay Hendricks on August 14, 2000.
Both Wayne and Debra drove semi-trucks; Wayne received the Truck-Driver Safety...
Synthia JoLeen Smith
Apr 24, 2026
Synthia Joleen Smith 57 of Lubbock, TX, passed away on April 24,2026.
Our beloved mother, Synthia Joleen Smith, journeyed to her eternal rest on April 24, 2026 at the age of 57, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on September 28,1968 in Fort Worth, TX, to Larry Joe Dinwiddie and Carolyn Smith.
She was a beacon of kindness, strength, joy,...
Helen Lorraine Fairbetter
Apr 23, 2026
Helen Lorraine Fairbetter, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026.
Helen was a longtime member of the Daybreak Community Services family, where she had been part of the community since April 1, 1999. Over the years, she formed meaningful connections with her housemates and caregivers, who became like family to her.
Helen found joy in life's simple comforts. She...
Carroll Hughes
Apr 23, 2026
Carroll Hughes, 85, of Lubbock and loving husband of Mary Hughes, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday evening, April 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 5, 1940, in Blue Mountain, Logan County, Arkansas, to the late George Carroll Hughes and Pauline (White) Hughes. He moved to Hockley County in Texas...
Petra Salazar
Apr 22, 2026
Petra Salazar of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the age of 91. She was born January 18, 1935, in Pearsall, Texas to Estanislao and Manuela (Munoz) Riojas. Petra was a cherished icon that had an unwavering commitment to truth and compassion. Her early years were spent in Pearsall before the family relocated to Levelland. As an...
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