Obituaries

Eloy Leal

Eloy Leal

Mar 9, 2026

Eloy Leal, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on March 9, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 67. Born on January 8, 1959, in Lubbock, Eloy devoted his life to his family and his career, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.

Eloy worked for US Foods for 33 years in transportation, retiring in...

Renee Guthrie

Renee Guthrie

Mar 8, 2026

Renee White Guthrie, 65, of Clovis, New Mexico passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on March 8, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. The daughter of Wayne and Kathy White, Renee was born on December 24, 1960. Renee graduated from Coronado High School in 1979.

Renee married the love of her life, Ronnie Guthrie, November 14, 1998, in Lubbock, Texas. They...

Marilyn Quinn Vieregge

Marilyn Quinn Vieregge

Mar 7, 2026

Marilyn Vieregge, 75, of Lubbock died peacefully at home, March 7, 2026.

Marilyn was born December 16, 1950, in Plainview to John McDonough and Barbara (Mickey) McDonough. She graduated from Plainview High School in 1969 and attended Lubbock Christian College, where she graduated in 1973 with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Education.

Marilyn dedicated her life to education and teaching. She taught...

Blade Paris

Blade Paris

Mar 6, 2026

Blade Preston Paris, our beloved son, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026,at the age of 14.  He was born on October 7, 2011, to Brent and Lindsay (Preston) Paris.  Blade was a vibrant spirit whose remarkable intelligence and larger-than-life personality made him a centerpiece of joy for all who encountered him. He was a student at Shallowater Middle School,...

Kyle E. Karpe

Kyle E. Karpe

Mar 5, 2026

Kyle E. Karpe, 53, of Lubbock, was lifted into heaven to join his parents on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Kyle was born on February 8, 1973, in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas to the late Dale H. Karpe and Carol (O’Connell) Sherrill.

Kyle attended Frenship High School, graduating with his senior class in 1991. He attended West Texas State University and continued...

Dr. Shirley Stretch-Stephenson

Dr. Shirley Stretch-Stephenson

Mar 5, 2026

Dr. Shirley Stretch-Stephenson, 76, of Lubbock, passed from this life on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Shirley was born on May 6, 1949, in Wauneta, Chase County, Nebraska to the late Lloyd Ray Stretch and Roberta (Schroeder) Stretch.

She attended and graduated from Culbertson High School, in Culbertson, Nebraska in 1969. She furthered her education by attending the University of Nebraska, where...

Rodney Vance Harris

Rodney Vance Harris

Mar 4, 2026

Rodney Vance Harris, 85, passed away March 4, 2026, in Lubbock, TX. He was born February 15, 1941, to Otis Claude and Euma Pearl (Tredway) Harris in Lubbock, TX. Rodney attended and graduated from O’Donnell High School in 1959. In 1963, he married Jackie Charlene Tatum, and to this union, they had 2 children, Russell and Laurie.

Rodney became an assistant...

Margaret Hefner

Margaret Hefner

Mar 4, 2026

Margaret Dutton/Campbell/Hefner, was born March 12, 1932 to George Adley Dutton and Ruby Irene Rush Dutton in Sandoval County, New Mexico. She passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Lubbock 8 days shy of her 94th birthday.

Margaret was the first-born twin to her sister Marjorie. They shared a remarkable bond, speaking their own language as toddlers before being able...

Frank A. Tagle-Ramos

Frank A. Tagle-Ramos

Mar 4, 2026

Frank A. Tagle Ramos, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, departed this world peacefully on March 4, 2026, in Littlefield, Texas, leaving behind a cherished legacy of laughter and love. Born on November 9, 1973, in the vibrant heart of Lubbock, Texas, Frank lived a life that resonated with warmth and an unwavering commitment to his family.

A carpenter by...

Elva June (Philpot) Pinkston

Elva June (Philpot) Pinkston

Mar 3, 2026

Elva June (Philpot) Pinkston, 85, of San Antonio, and formerly of Tahoka, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026. Mrs. Pinkston was born on June 21, 1940, in Cherry Hill, Perry County, Arkansas, to the late Elvis and Ethel (Hoover) Philpot.

She married John Pinkston on September 14, 1958, in Crosby County. Mr. Pinkston...

Shirley Marie Harguess

Shirley Marie Harguess

Mar 3, 2026

Shirley Marie (Fair) Harguess, 87, of Brownfield, TX, passed away March 3, 2026, in Lubbock, TX. She was born August 16, 1938, to Otto and Nelly Fae (Eidson) Fair, in Littlefield, TX. Shirley married Bill Harguess on February 28, 1959; to this union, they had two sons, Billy Scott and Gaylon.

In 1968, the family moved to Willcox, AZ. Shirley had...

Judy Jean Miller

Judy Jean Miller

Mar 2, 2026

Judy Jean (Williams) Miller, 71, passed away March 2, 2026, in Lubbock, TX. She was born April 11, 1954, to Billy O’Neil and Ruth Lavoya (Smith) Williams, in Big Lake, TX.

Judy was preceded in death by her husband and their 2 children. She is survived by 7 grandchildren, who she loved and raised as her own: Ashton Thompson, Heather Braaksma,...

Nita Haney

Nita Haney

Mar 1, 2026

Juanita “Nita” Joyce Haney of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, surrounded by her sons at the age of 91 years and 296 days. Born May 9, 1934, in Cone, Texas to Sylven and Iva Lee Cunningham, Nita started school in Estacado, Texas before moving to Matador, and later Lubbock, graduating from Lubbock High School in 1952.

Nita married...

Thomas Clay McCaleb

Thomas Clay McCaleb

Feb 27, 2026

Thomas Clay McCaleb, 74, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away peacefully with his 2 favorite girls on February 27th, 2026 from complications with heart disease and congestive heart failure. Tom was born on April 9th, 1951 to Christine McCaleb and C. L. “Ducky” McCaleb in Crosbyton, Texas, or as he liked to say, “I was born on the edge.” He graduated...

Mary Helen Davila

Mary Helen Davila

Feb 27, 2026

Mary Helen Davila, 76, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 27, 2026. She was born on November 27, 1949, to the late Blas and Anita (Ornelas) Mendoza in Childress, Childress County, Texas.

Mary Helen married the love of her life, Armando Davila, on June 4, 1982, in Lubbock, Texas. He preceded her in death...

Dr. Carolyn Miller

Dr. Carolyn Miller

Feb 27, 2026

Dr. Carolyn Miller, 89, of Lubbock, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, February 27, 2026. She was born on November 13, 1936, in Waterville, Kansas, to the late Benjamin and Norma (Smerchek) Pishny.

She attended High School in Waterville, Kansas, graduating in 1954. She furthered her education at the University of Illinois , completing her doctorate in Elementary Education in 1989.

She...

Anna Maria Ramon

Anna Maria Ramon

Feb 26, 2026

Anna Maria Ramon, 87, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday evening, February 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 27, 1938, in San Isidro, COA, Mexico, to the late Pedro Almaguer and Josefa (Chapa) Almaguer.

She met the love of her life, Agapito Ramon, and they married on November 26,...

Charlie Riley

Charlie Riley

Feb 24, 2026

Charles Wayne "Charlie" Riley, born on April 17, 1947, in Pampa, Texas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Lubbock at the age of 78, surrounded by his family. At the age of nine, the family moved to Lubbock where he attended school. Charlie recognized early on he enjoyed working instead of going to school!  He spent a...

Dr. Bill G. Edwards, DDS

Dr. Bill G. Edwards, DDS

Feb 24, 2026

Bill G. Edwards, 87, of Lubbock, passed away on Tuesday evening, February 24, 2026. Mr. Edwards was born to Billie and Glynn Edwards on March 1, 1938, in Lubbock, Texas. 

He attended high school in Hawaii and Lubbock High School. He attended Texas Tech and graduated from the University of Texas Dental School. While at Tech, he met Linda Collins and...

Kathy Wimberley

Kathy Wimberley

Feb 24, 2026

Kathy Wimberley, 82, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the Lynn County Hospital, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply.

Kathy was born on January 7, 1944, in Spur, Texas, to Elmer and Ruth Thomason. She grew up in Spur alongside her brother, Rayburn, and her sisters, Nell and Elaine. Rayburn and his wife, Latricia, and Nell and...