Obituaries
San Juana Leal
Sep 2, 2026
San Juana Leal of Lubbock passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at the age of 74. She was born March 25, 1952, in Lubbock, Texas.
San Juana was a strong and devoted woman whose life centered around her family. She raised seven children with strength, determination, and an unwavering love for each of them. Her...
James Ronald Lane
Sep 1, 2026
James Ronald Lane, 81, a lifelong resident of Lubbock, was called home to Heaven on Tuesday evening, September 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
James was born July 12, 1945, in Lubbock to William Bennett Lane and Ada Ballard Lane. He was raised in Lubbock and graduated from Lubbock High School in 1965.
James worked for W & W Steel Company...
Charles L. Barnes, Jr.
Aug 29, 2026
Charles Loyd Barnes, Jr., 72, of Lubbock, passed away on the evening of August 29, 2026, after a long decline from Parkinson’s. Charles was born on August 30, 1953, in San Diego, San Diego County, California to the late Charles Loyd Barnes, Sr. and Norma (Barrett) Barnes.
Charles met the love of his life Judith Elaine Prude in Arkansas, and they...
Yolanda Rose Carrizales
Aug 28, 2026
Yolanda Rose Carrizales was born on May 5, 1955 in Slaton, TX to her parents, Anselmo Vasquez and Refufia Briones. Yolanda was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who brought love, laughter, and light wherever she went. She was a free spirit with a beautiful heart, always laughing, joking, and making memories with the people she loved.
Yolanda enjoyed dancing,...
Nancy Reeves
Aug 28, 2026
Nancy Bob Armstrong Reeves was born in Lamesa, Texas, to J.C. and Irene Armstrong. Her father preferred the name Bobbie for a girl, while her mother chose Nancy—so she became Nancy Bob.
As a child, Nancy and her four siblings moved to Ropesville, Texas, where they were raised on the family farm. From an early age, she learned hard work and...
Judith "Judy" Kaye Jackson
Aug 28, 2026
Judith "Judy" Kaye Jackson, 82, of Lubbock, was gently lifted into heaven to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning of Friday, August 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Judy was born on June 18, 1944, in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, to the late John and Eva Marie (Parsons) Fenstermacher. She was raised in the Catholic school...
George Reese
Aug 27, 2026
George Wesley Reese of Lubbock passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the age of 85, leaving behind a life defined by faith, family, service, and an unmistakable love for people.
George never met a stranger. He loved being surrounded by people and could, as his family fondly says, “talk to a fence post.” His outgoing personality and genuine interest...
Jerad Daniel Leaton
Aug 26, 2026
Jerad Daniel Leaton, 50, passed away peacefully on August 26th, 2026. He was born on March 27, 1976, in Yokosuka Japan to Franklin Calvin Leaton and Linda Leaton Hensley.
He was someone you always knew exactly where you stood with. If he cared about you, he would do just about anything to help you, and he always seemed to know what...
Felix Martinez
Aug 26, 2026
Felix A. Martinez Jr., lovingly known as “Coach Martinez,” passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. He was born on March 22, 1957, in Floydada, Texas, to Feliz Benavides Martinez and Dominga Aranda Martinez.
Felix graduated from Petersburg High School in 1975 and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Eastern New Mexico University in 1981. He...
James Edward Fairchild
Aug 24, 2026
James Edward "Papa James" Fairchild passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on August 24, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. He was born on August 18, 1956, in Bellflower, Illinois, to Robert Clarice Fairchild and Lola Mae Williams.
James graduated from Bellflower Township High School in 1974, where he ran cross country. Over the years, he built a life centered around hard...
Rene Thomas Vecchio
Aug 22, 2026
Rene Vecchio, 60, of Abernathy, Texas, passed away on August 22, 2026, surrounded by those who loved him.
Rene was born in Lubbock, Texas, to Tomas Vecchio and Janie Lugo Vecchio. He graduated from Abernathy High and attended college at Panhandle State, where he played college football. Rene later enjoyed a long career with the United States Postal Service, from which...
Cody Knotts
Aug 22, 2026
Cody Michael Knotts, 32, of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. He was born on February 16, 1994, in Lubbock, Texas, where he grew up and attended Cooper School.
Growing up, Cody loved playing YFL football. Even as a young boy, he was often so much bigger than the other kids that he wasn’t allowed to tackle—a story that...
Laurel Lee York
Aug 22, 2026
Laurel Lee York, born on October 15, 1954, in Lubbock, Texas, passed away on August 22, 2026 in Levelland, Texas. Throughout her seventy-one years, Laurel distinguished herself by her devotion to her family and her steadfast commitment to those she loved.
Laurel was the beloved daughter of Billie and Nolan Mathis, both of whom preceded her in death. She cherished the...
Billy Melvin Barry
Aug 21, 2026
Billy Melvin Barry, 84, of Slaton, Texas, passed away surrounded by his family on August 21, 2026, just three days after celebrating his 84th birthday. He was born in Plainview, Texas, to Marvin Daymond Barry and Jewell Lea Lahue
Billy graduated from Slaton High School in 1960, where he enjoyed playing football and basketball and competing in track. After high school,...
Margaret Kay Scott
Aug 21, 2026
Margaret Kay Scott, born November 9, 1950, passed away at home surrounded by her adoring family on August 21, 2026. While the family grieves the loss of the woman they lovingly called Mom and Granny, they find comfort in knowing she was greeted in heaven by her Savior and is now reunited with the love of her life.
Margaret was born...
Cecilia Z. Aguirre
Aug 18, 2026
Cecilia Z. Aguirre of Lubbock passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the age of 96. She was born on June 14, 1930, in Cameron, Texas, and made her home in Lubbock, Texas, where she built a legacy of faith, love, and devotion that will continue for generations.
Cecilia was a woman whose life was firmly rooted in her Catholic...
Sondra "Sonnie" Mason
Aug 16, 2026
Sondra “Sonnie” Mason, 93, of Lubbock, was gently lifted into heaven in the early hours of Sunday morning, August 16, 2026, to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born on January 11, 1933, in Muleshoe, Bailey County, Texas, to the late Vance Wagnon and Janet (Crowley) Wagnon.
She grew up in the Muleshoe area, attending Muleshoe High School and...
Joe Franciamore
Aug 14, 2026
Joe Franciamore, 79, of Snyder and formerly of Lubbock, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026. He was born on July 5, 1947, in El Paso, Texas, to Louis Joseph and Gladys Louise (Wells) Franciamore. On August 26, 1972, he married Janeen Hilton in El Paso, beginning a marriage centered on faith, family, and devotion to one another. In 1981,...
Wilda Ruth Nobis
Aug 12, 2026
Wilda Ruth Nobis, 95, of O’Donnell, Texas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in Tahoka, Texas. She was born on December 31, 1930, in O’Donnell to Theodoric Benjamin Franklin and Ona Faye Trimble Franklin.
Wilda was a lifelong educator who dedicated 47 years of her life to teaching sixth grade. She graduated from high school in...
John Murray
Aug 12, 2026
Our beloved father, John Weiss Murray, left this world to eternal life on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. John Weiss Murray was born May 26, 1943, in Ripon, Wisconsin to John and Nellie Murray and he was the second of three sons. He grew up in Ripon, Wisconsin, graduated from Ripon High School and Ripon College. He served in the United...
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