Obituaries
Mikayla Analee Henson
Dec 18, 2025
Mikayla Analee Henson, age 15, passed away on December 18, 2025, in Gun Barrel City, Texas. She was born on June 24, 2010, in Littlefield, Texas, to Kristelda Anne Ramirez and Brandon Chase Henson.
Mikayla was a student at Lubbock-Cooper High School, where she was in the ninth grade. She was known for her love of hip hop dance and enjoyed...
Elva Berneice Walters
Dec 17, 2025
Elva Berneice Walters was born on May 20, 1928, to Louis and Mamie Bradshaw. She passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, with her loved ones by her side.
Berneice was a strong and determined woman who devoted her life to her family and her passion for education. She courageously raised three exceptional children on her own, instilling in them the...
Elsie Marjorilee Hull
Dec 17, 2025
Elsie Marjorilee Hull passed away on December 17, 2025. She was born on January 21, 1940, in Nashville, Arkansas, to Nallie Wagoner and Bertha Ward.
Rex Stokes
Dec 16, 2025
Rex Stokes of Katy, Texas, formerly of O'Donnell passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Visitation will be at 1:00 pm Friday, January 2, 2026 at the First Baptist Church in O'Donnell with services beginning at 2:00 pm.
A full obituary will be posted shortly.
Carole Ann Zea
Dec 16, 2025
Carole Ann Zea (Spence) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 16, 2025 at the age of 84.
She was born on July 16, 1941 in Lubbock, Texas to Paul and Evelyn (Jackson) Spence.
She is survived by her daughter Terry Cooke, granddaughter Cambrie Holguin and her husband Dustin, grandson Keegan Cooke and his wife Gloria, great-grandchild Annabelle Cooke, great-grandchild Brian...
Lee Earl Myers
Dec 15, 2025
Lee Earl Myers passed away on December 15, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 93. He was born on July 20, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, to Earl Myers and Dora Thomas Myers.
Lee was raised in Solsberry, Indiana, where his family lived and worked on their farm. He graduated from Solsberry High School in 1950 and later attended Indiana...
Antonio Rangel
Dec 14, 2025
Antonio Rangel, a beloved chef, devoted father, and cherished friend, passed away on December 14, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 75. Antonio was born on March 11, 1950, in the warm town of Weslaco, Texas. Throughout his life, he demonstrated a passion by working along side his father Pablo Rangel that not only fed the bodies of...
Lillie Johnson
Dec 14, 2025
Lillian (Lillie) Johnson, a cherished soul and a beacon of warmth and kindness, was called to her eternal rest on December 14, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. Born on November 22, 1935, in Benchley, Texas, Lillie was the beloved daughter of the late Ernest and Jeanell Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her sons Whinford Earl Johnson and Joe Bill Johnson;...
Bridget Michelle VanStory
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...
Joyce Gill
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...
Samuel DeAnda
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...
Candice Kaye
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...
Antonia Martinez Rivera
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...
Samuel "Kurt" Forkner
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...
Jory Melson
Dec 10, 2025
Jory Shawn Melson was born on December 2, 1981, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and died far too soon on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Wilma “Sue” Melson; his father, Bruce Davis; his mother-in-law, Dawn Peterman; and his soul dog, Cringer, who has undoubtedly been waiting for him.
Jory is survived by the great...
David Briseno Sr.
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...
Jenell Gurley
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...
Isabel Torres
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...
Kenneth Ray Dixon
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...
Don Hays
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...
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