Obituaries

Michael Waller Diggs

Michael Waller Diggs

Sep 17, 2025

Michael Waller Diggs, 79, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on September 17, 2025, after a long battle with mesothelioma.

Mike was born on November 1, 1945, to Henry Waller Diggs and Gracie Bell Hickey in San Antonio. After Mike graduated from Memphis High School in 1964, Mike went on to serve 14 years in the US Navy and served in the...

Tom Smallwood

Tom Smallwood

Sep 14, 2025

Tom Smallwood, a steadfast and dedicated figure in both his community and family, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. Born on February 25, 1945, in San Antonio, Texas, he gracefully traversed the journey of life, marked by service, commitment, and a profound sense of duty.

Tom's legacy began with his valiant service in the United States Air...

Hollis Neil Wolfenbarger

Hollis Neil Wolfenbarger

Sep 13, 2025

Hollis Neil Wolfenbarger (82) passed away September 13, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. He was born on November 23, 1942, to Doyle Junion and Vera Fern (Clements) Wolfenbarger in Gorman, TX. Hollis graduated from Sundown High School, in Sundown, TX.

Hollis served his country, entering the United States Army, where he rose to the rank of E-5. He married Wanda Anderson in...

James "Al" Robertson

James "Al" Robertson

Sep 12, 2025

James Alton Robertson, lovingly known as Al, of Lubbock, TX, passed away peacefully at the age of 61 on September 12, 2025, at his home, surrounded by those who loved him most.

Al was born on May 25, 1964, in Lubbock, TX. From a young age, he was drawn to the beauty of God’s creation- farmland and animals. Al spent his...

Cory Layne Walls

Cory Layne Walls

Sep 12, 2025

Cory Layne Walls, 42, of Lubbock, TX went to be with our Lord after a courageous battle with cancer the morning of September 12, 2025.

Cory was born on July 14, 1983 in Lubbock, TX to David Walls and the late Debra Jackson. He attended Lubbock High School where he was a member of the wrestling team and varsity soccer team....

Linda Kay Prince

Linda Kay Prince

Sep 10, 2025

Linda Kay (Bratton) Prince passed away peacefully on September 10th. 2025, in Lubbock Texas, with her family by her side. Linda lived a beautiful and full life. She was kind, fun loving and encompassed style and class.

Linda was born October 17th., 1942 to Lt. Col. Willard Landers and Geneva Katherine (Adams) Bratton in San Antonio, Texas. Her father was in...

Cynthia "Cindy" Woltz Eulenbach

Cynthia "Cindy" Woltz Eulenbach

Sep 10, 2025

Cynthia Woltz Eulenbach (Cindy) age 72, of Lubbock, TX passed away on September 10, 2025. Cindy was born to Dr. William Lee Woltz II and Mary Elizabeth (Wilkerson) on August 31, 1953 in Sanford, NC where she lived throughout her childhood. She graduated from Sanford Central High School in 1971. She went to college at Methodist University where she earned...

Tyler Brown

Tyler Brown

Sep 10, 2025

Tyler John Brown, a beloved son, brother, father, and uncle left this world on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the age of 29. Born on January 4, 1996, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Tyler was a proud graduate of Lubbock Christian High School in 2014. He worked at a local floral shop, where he nurtured a love for plants and...

"Licha" Maria Louisa Quinteros

"Licha" Maria Louisa Quinteros

Sep 9, 2025

With heavy hearts and joyous memories, we honor the life of Maria Louisa "Licha" Quinteros, who peacefully departed this world and entered the kingdom of Heaven on September 9, 2025, at the age of 73. Born in Lubbock on June 24, 1952, Licha worked as a bus driver for the City of Lubbock, where she touched the lives of countless...

H D Lamberth

H D Lamberth

Sep 9, 2025

H D Lamberth, 86, of Lubbock, and loving husband of Carolyn (Hartsell) Lamberth, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday afternoon, September 9, 2025. Mr. Lamberth was born on April 2, 1939, in Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico, to the late Herman Debbs Lamberth and Evelyn (Shelton) Lamberth.

He attended schools in Carlsbad, graduating from Carlsbad High School...

Rex Febus

Rex Febus

Sep 8, 2025

Rex Eldon Febus, 75, of Lubbock passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. He was born November 1, 1949, in Issaquah, Washington. After struggling most of his school years Rex Febus moved in with his dad and was mentored by his wrestling coach. Because of his relationship with his dad and his wrestling coach he graduated from Issaquah high school...

Demetre Martinez

Demetre Martinez

Sep 8, 2025

Demetre Rene Martinez, 26, of Vista, California, and formerly of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. He was born on October 28, 1998, in Del Rio, Texas. At a young age, his family moved to Lubbock, where he spent his childhood and school years. Demetre attended Centennial Elementary, Mackenzie Middle School, and graduated from Coronado High School...

Florene V. Sanders

Florene V. Sanders

Sep 7, 2025

Florene V. Sanders (89) passed away September 7, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. She was born on December 5, 1935, to Johnny Ray, and Ella Mae (Palmer) McDowell, in Lamesa, TX. Flo married Eldon Edward Sanders on February 24, 1964.

Flo was a devoted housewife and the ‘Queen” of cooking fried chicken and making deviled eggs. She enjoyed planting flowers and gardening.

Flo...

Betty Sue Hendricks Duckworth Wheeler

Betty Sue Hendricks Duckworth Wheeler

Sep 7, 2025

Betty Sue Hendricks Duckworth Wheeler, 93, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 7, 2025. She was born on July 16, 1932, in Anna, Collin County, Texas to the late B. B. Hendricks and Sue (Stevens) Hendricks. She was raised in the Anna area by her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stephenson.

She attended...

William Harding

William Harding

Sep 5, 2025

William “Bill” Lee Harding, 51, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025.

Bill was a loving father to his two sons, Tryston Harding and Easton Harding of Windthorst, Texas, who were his greatest joy. He was the beloved son of James and Connie Harding, and the cherished brother of Becky and her husband Tracy Richardson of Bryson, as...

Betty Sue Redden

Betty Sue Redden

Sep 5, 2025

Betty Sue Redden, a woman of deep faith and loving spirit, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025. Born in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, on March 18, 1934, to Horris Morris Pigg and Nellie Icel Clark, Betty's life was a beautiful tapestry of dedication to her family, church, and community.

For over 30 years, Betty was a cherished member of South Park Baptist...

Johnny "Juan" Tobias

Johnny "Juan" Tobias

Sep 4, 2025

Johnny “Juan” Tobias, 61, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, September 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Johnny was born on August 11, 1964, in Lubbock, Texas.

Johnny attended Lubbock High School, graduating with his senior class of 1982.

He worked in the environmental control department at Covenant Medical Center for 35 years, before...

Jean "Truett" Flud

Jean "Truett" Flud

Sep 3, 2025

Jean Truett Flud, 96, of Desoto, formerly of Idalou, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday evening, September 3, 2025. Jean was born on July 30, 1929, in Whiteflat, Motley County, Texas, to the late Ewell Haston Truett and Katie (Harris) Truett.

Jean attended school in Idalou and graduated with the senior class of 1946. She later attended...

Rildabeth Moore

Rildabeth Moore

Sep 3, 2025

Rildabeth Wood Moore of Lubbock, formerly of O'Donnell, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on November 9, 1929, in Lamesa, Texas, Rildabeth lived a life filled with warmth and graciousness, embodying the qualities of a true friend and neighbor. She attended school in Flower Grove, a community North of Lamesa; however, she completed...

Shelly Jo Harris

Shelly Jo Harris

Aug 31, 2025

Shelly Jo Harris (65) passed away peacefully at home on August 31st, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 12,1960 in Atlantic, IA.

Shelly graduated from Atlantic High School and earned her Registered Nurse (RN) license in 1984. Shelly married Thomas Harris on November 24, 1978. After moving to Texas in 1984, she spent her career as an...