Obituaries

Dec 14, 2025

Dec 14, 2025

Dec 12, 2025

Bridget Michelle VanStory, 43, of Lubbock, passed away on December 12, 2025. Born on June 29, 1982, in San Angelo, Texas, Bridget possessed an extraordinary ability to infuse creativity and passion into everything she did.

Bridget loved her children. She is survived by her three beloved children: Tyson, Taylor, and Caden; her parents, Tamra Hayden and Robert VanStory, maternal grandfather and...

Dec 12, 2025

Joyce Gill, 82 of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 12, 2025. Joyce was born on January 10, 1943, in Levelland, Hockley County, Texas, to the late William Lavurne Warren and Naomi (Cole) Warren.

Joyce was an infant when the young family was moved to San Leandro, CA for her father to work in the...

Dec 12, 2025

Sam DeAnda “Sammy D.” passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on December 12, 2025. He was born on August 28, 1956, to David and Rosa DeAnda in Abernathy, Texas. Sam graduated from Lubbock Dunbar in 1976. He met his wife of 48 years, Sofia Fuentes, and they were married on June 3, 1977. They have one...

Dec 12, 2025

Candice L. Kaye passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, in her hometown of Lubbock, at the age of 75. She was born September 30,1950 and at a young age the family moved to Artesia where she graduated. Candice spent many years with Greyhound Expedition, wherein she traveled extensively across the United States, setting up conventions and forming connections that...

Dec 10, 2025

Antonia Rivera (77) passed away December 10, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. She was born on April 20, 1948, to Antonio and Jesusa (Perez) Martinez, in Galveston, TX. Antonia married Eulojio Rivera on February 23, 1974, and to this union they had 5 children: Vincent, Sylvia, Roy, Priscilla, and Danny. Antonia and Eulojio were business partners, owning and operating Rivera’s Janitorial...

Dec 10, 2025

Samuel Kurt Forkner, age 45, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on December 10, 2025. He was born on October 5, 1980, in Lubbock, Texas, to Terri and Sheila Forkner.

Kurt proudly served his country in the United States Army, attaining the rank of Sergeant and serving from 2003 to 2010. His military service shaped his strong sense of loyalty, discipline, and...

Dec 10, 2025

Jory Shawn Melson of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

Dec 10, 2025

David Briseno, of Lubbock, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the age of 68. He was born on September 16, 1957 in Mathis, TX to Frutoso Briseno Sr. and Marguerita Figueroa.

David grew up in Lubbock, TX where he worked in the automotive body shop industry prior to retirement. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend...

Dec 10, 2025

Jenell Gurley, 84, of Lubbock, loving wife to Bill Gurley, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Jenell was born on December 6, 1941, in Somerville, Oklahoma, to the late Ladarell Box and Opal (Robinson) Box.

Jenell attended schools in the Ropesville ISD.

She met the love of her life, Bill Gurley, and they were united...

Dec 10, 2025

Isabel Torres, a beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at her home in Lubbock at the age of 77. Born on January 4, 1948, in Yoakum, Texas, Isabel lived a life filled with passion, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to her family. For many years, Isabel dedicated herself to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences...

Dec 9, 2025

Kenneth Ray Dixon, 82, died in Lubbock on December 9, 2025. He was born May 30, 1943, in St. Clair, Missouri, to the late Donald and Helen (Clutts) Dixon. Ken graduated from Richland High School, Missouri, in 1961. He then became a student at Drury University in Springfield, Missouri, where he majored in history, graduating in 1965. A few years...

Dec 9, 2025

Don Hays, 85, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning, December 9, 2025. He was born on January 18, 1940, in Slaton, Texas to the late Raymond and Josephine Hays.

Don was a 1959 graduate of Lubbock-Cooper High School.

He met the love of his life, Debbie Parker, and they were united in marriage on December...

Dec 8, 2025

Dovie Miller, born on August 20, 1923, in Shamrock, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas, surrounded by her beloved family at the age of 102. She grew up in Shamrock, graduating from Shamrock High School. It was there that she met and married Lionel Miller on December 1, 1949. The couple made their home in...

Dec 6, 2025

Linda Smith Ricks, 75, of Lubbock, passed from this life into the arms of her Lord and Savior on December 6, 2025, after a battle with cancer. She was born February 11, 1950, in Lubbock, Texas, to L.H. and Rayma Smith.

Linda was educated in the Lubbock Public Schools and graduated Monterrey High School in 1968. It was there she met...

Dec 5, 2025

Ralph Gilman, 80, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025. He was born on December 17, 1944, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion, and a steadfast love for family and community.

He married the love of his life, Lynelle Gresham Gilman, on December 28, 1962. Together, they shared almost 63 wonderful years of marriage, raising two adventurous and...

Dec 4, 2025

In the heart of Lubbock, Texas, a vibrant spirit took his last breath on December 4, 2025. Reyes Lozano, affectionately known as "Lil Ray," emerged into the world on June 21, 1979, an indelible mark of warmth and love destined to grace the lives of many. As a dedicated worker in the construction industry and a skilled Mudman, Reyes approached...

Dec 4, 2025

Earl Weldon McNiel, Jr., known to many as 'Mr. Wonderful', passed away on December 4, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Earl was born on July 19, 1954, in El Paso, Texas, to Earl Weldon McNiel, Sr. and Bessie Ailene Barnes.

After high school, Earl earned his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Tarleton State University in...

Dec 4, 2025

Bettie Jordan, 83, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, December 4, 2025. Bettie was born on February 21, 1942, to the late Oplus Leon Links and Glenna Earnestine (Roberts) Links.

She met the first love of her life, Glenn Hamilton. They married in 1958 and they spent many happy years together until he preceded...