Obituaries

Dec 31, 2025

Michael A. Kimbler, a cherished father, grandfather, and brother, departed this world on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the age of 69 leaving behind a legacy woven from laughter, camaraderie, and an indomitable spirit. He was born on May 19, 1956 in Ft. Worth to William Randolph and Bettye (Stitt) Kimbler. Michael radiated warmth and humor, captivating all who crossed...

Dec 30, 2025

Cynthia Victoria Howard gracefully departed this world on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in Snyder, Texas at the age of 87. Born on February 13, 1938, in Indian Trail, North Carolina, she graduated and on to achieve her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) designation, dedicating herself tirelessly to caring for others in several nursing facilities. Her compassionate nature eventually led her to...

Dec 30, 2025

Dec 29, 2025

Sam E. Washam, 86, died on Monday, December 29, 2025, at his home in Lubbock, Texas. He was born May 7, 1939 in a farmhouse near Powell, Navarro County, Texas to Sam C. Washam and Lena Maurine (Talley) Washam. Sam attended school in Roane, Texas and Corsicana, Texas, including Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas. His abilities in baseball started in...

Dec 28, 2025

Barry "Mark" Phillips, 63, passed away December 28, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. He was born July 27, 1962, to Billy Mack and Mary Alice (James) Phillips, in Matador, TX. Mark graduated from Monterey High School, Lubbock, continuing his education at Texas Tech University, earning his Bachelors, and finished his education at Sam Houston State, with his Master's degree. Mark spent...

Dec 27, 2025

Tiffany Spano of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the age of 45. She was born on July 18, 1980 in Lubbock. A dedicated educator, Tiffany devoted her career to inspiring young minds. After graduating from Coronado High School, she furthered her passion for teaching with a Bachelor's degree in Education from Texas Tech University. For many...

Dec 26, 2025

William Vance Witherspoon passed away on December 26, 2025, after an ATV accident. He was born on November 20, 2013, in Kingwood, Texas, to William Brock Witherspoon and Cecelia Lauren Sieling.

Vance was in the 7th grade at JT Hutchinson Middle School. He started reading phonetically at the age of 4 and ended up skipping Kindergarten due to his advanced abilities,...

Dec 26, 2025

Peggy June Cline, 87, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday afternoon, December 26, 2025. Peggy was born on March 17, 1938, in Paris, Lamar County, Texas to the late Charles Douglas Gunter and Evalena (Baird) Gunter.

Peggy attended Lubbock High School and graduated with her senior class.

She met the love of her life, Norman Cline,...

Dec 25, 2025

Tanja Kay Avila, 75, affectionately known as “TK” to most and “Auntie T” to the younger ones, went to her new home in Heaven on Thursday, December 25, 2025.

TK was born on October 16, 1950, in Groom, Texas, to Leroy and Estellene Weatherly. After graduating from high school, she embraced life with a free spirit, often hitchhiking between Groom, Amarillo,...

Dec 24, 2025

Ruth Lynn Donaldson, 71, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on December 24, 2025, in Lubbock.

Ruth was born on September 30, 1954, in Washington, DC to Horace and LaVerne Tinsley. While they lived all over the world as an Air Force family, she graduated from Douglas MacArthur High School in San Antonio, Texas. She spent her life devoted to her family...

Dec 24, 2025

Irma Davila Garza passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, at the age of 74 surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born on July 10, 1951, in Edinburg, Texas to Senovio R. Davila and Guadalupe Mungia. Irma devoted her life to her family as a homemaker, creating a home filled with love, laughter, and care.

Irma found joy in...

Dec 23, 2025

Jessie Jerome Romero, fondly known to all as Jerome, passed away on December 23, 2025. Born on August 6, 1976, in Portales, New Mexico, to Jessie Ray Romero and Mary Elizabeth Fallon, Jerome lived a life defined by hard work, service, and a vibrant spirit.

After graduating from Clovis High School in 1995, Jerome proudly joined the United States Air Force....

Dec 23, 2025

Efrain Jesus Infante, a beloved son, husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. Born on December 20, 1965, in Lubbock, Efrain brought warmth and joy to the lives of so many over the years.

Efrain dedicated his life to his work as a Bale Press operator, a role in which he exemplified diligence...

Dec 21, 2025

Clay Daniel Henry, 46, of Lubbock, passed away on Sunday morning, December 21, 2025. Clay is spending Christmas with Jesus and family. He is healed! He battled the effects of Crohn's disease and health issues that followed him all his life.

Clay was born on July 9, 1979, in Canyon, Randall County, Texas, to Mary Beth (Ward) Walker and the late...

Dec 20, 2025

Larry Gene Christian passed away in his home in Lubbock on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born on August 1st, 1945, in Lubbock, Texas to Lawrence Wester “Babe” and Mattie Grace (Oden) Christian. Larry grew up in the Overton neighborhood of Lubbock, attending Carol Thompson Jr. High and Lubbock High School. He continued his...

Dec 19, 2025

Lanny Rice, 73, of Slaton, Texas, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply.

Born and raised in West Texas, Lanny grew up in Lubbock, where he graduated from Lubbock High School and South Plains College. He carried a lifelong love for the land and way of life West Texas offered. He was the son of Walter Lee,...

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 Joshua Allen Grinstead.

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...

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...

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.

Dec 16, 2025

Bill G. Richards, 90, passed away December 16, 2025 in Weatherford, Texas. Bill was a long-time resident of both Levelland (an instructor at South Plains College) and later in Lubbock as a bladesmith selling his handmade knives at Gun and Knife shows across West Texas.  

Bill was born in 1935 to two loving parents, James A. Richards and Myrtle R....