Obituaries

Reta Settlemire

Reta Settlemire

May 20, 2026

Reta Fern Settlemire, whose life was a tapestry woven with love, dedication, and creativity, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 in San Angelo. Born to Barnie and Evelyn (Sanders) Jones on June 8, 1944 in Post, Reta graduated from Southland High School. She furthered her education at Draughn’s Business College, equipping herself with skills...

Luana DeLeon

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

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...

Mike Tunde Dunamis

Mike Tunde Dunamis

May 16, 2026

Mike Tunde Dunamis, a devoted servant of the Lord whose life was a testament to unwavering faith and boundless kindness, passed away on May 16, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. Born on April 23, 1963, in Kogi, Nigeria, Mike journeyed through life with a heart full of grace and an enduring commitment to ministry, ultimately retiring as a pastor—a role that...

Aaron Michael Gonzalez

Aaron Michael Gonzalez

May 15, 2026

Aaron Micheal Gonzalez, 35, a loving and caring son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026.

He was born on May 29, 1990, in Lubbock, Texas. Aaron attended elementary school, middle school, and high school in Lubbock, graduating from Lubbock High School in 2008. During middle school and high school, Aaron was a member...

Larry Cornell Evans

Larry Cornell Evans

May 15, 2026

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Donald Edward Thornsbury Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...