Obituaries
Tyler Brown
Sep 10, 2025
Tyler John Brown, a beloved son, brother, father, and uncle left this world on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at the age of 29. Born on January 4, 1996, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Tyler was a proud graduate of Lubbock Christian High School in 2014. He worked at a local floral shop, where he nurtured a love for plants and...
"Licha" Maria Louisa Quinteros
Sep 9, 2025
With heavy hearts and joyous memories, we honor the life of Maria Louisa "Licha" Quinteros, who peacefully departed this world and entered the kingdom of Heaven on September 9, 2025, at the age of 73. Born in Lubbock on June 24, 1952, Licha worked as a bus driver for the City of Lubbock, where she touched the lives of countless...
H D Lamberth
Sep 9, 2025
H D Lamberth, 86, of Lubbock, and loving husband of Carolyn (Hartsell) Lamberth, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday afternoon, September 9, 2025. Mr. Lamberth was born on April 2, 1939, in Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico, to the late Herman Debbs Lamberth and Evelyn (Shelton) Lamberth.
He attended schools in Carlsbad, graduating from Carlsbad High School...
Demetre Martinez
Sep 8, 2025
Demetre Rene Martinez, 26, of Vista, California, and formerly of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. He was born on October 28, 1998, in Del Rio, Texas. At a young age, his family moved to Lubbock, where he spent his childhood and school years. Demetre attended Centennial Elementary, Mackenzie Middle School, and graduated from Coronado High School...
Betty Sue Hendricks Duckworth Wheeler
Sep 7, 2025
Betty Sue Hendricks Duckworth Wheeler, 93, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 7, 2025. She was born on July 16, 1932, in Anna, Collin County, Texas to the late B. B. Hendricks and Sue (Stevens) Hendricks. She was raised in the Anna area by her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stephenson.
She attended...
William Harding
Sep 5, 2025
William “Bill” Lee Harding, 51, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025.
Bill was a loving father to his two sons, Tryston Harding and Easton Harding of Windthorst, Texas, who were his greatest joy. He was the beloved son of James and Connie Harding, and the cherished brother of Becky and her husband Tracy Richardson of Bryson, as...
Betty Sue Redden
Sep 5, 2025
Betty Sue Redden, a woman of deep faith and loving spirit, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025. Born in Tishomingo, Oklahoma, on March 18, 1934, to Horris Morris Pigg and Nellie Icel Clark, Betty's life was a beautiful tapestry of dedication to her family, church, and community.
For over 30 years, Betty was a cherished member of South Park Baptist...
Johnny "Juan" Tobias
Sep 4, 2025
Johnny “Juan” Tobias, 61, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday morning, September 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Johnny was born on August 11, 1964, in Lubbock, Texas.
Johnny attended Lubbock High School, graduating with his senior class of 1982.
He worked in the environmental control department at Covenant Medical Center for 35 years, before...
Jean "Truett" Flud
Sep 3, 2025
Jean Truett Flud, 96, of Desoto, formerly of Idalou, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday evening, September 3, 2025. Jean was born on July 30, 1929, in Whiteflat, Motley County, Texas, to the late Ewell Haston Truett and Katie (Harris) Truett.
Jean attended school in Idalou and graduated with the senior class of 1946. She later attended...
Rildabeth Moore
Sep 3, 2025
Rildabeth Wood Moore of Lubbock, formerly of O'Donnell, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on November 9, 1929, in Lamesa, Texas, Rildabeth lived a life filled with warmth and graciousness, embodying the qualities of a true friend and neighbor. She attended school in Flower Grove, a community North of Lamesa; however, she completed...
Shelly Jo Harris
Aug 31, 2025
Shelly Jo Harris (65) passed away peacefully at home on August 31st, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 12,1960 in Atlantic, IA.
Shelly graduated from Atlantic High School and earned her Registered Nurse (RN) license in 1984. Shelly married Thomas Harris on November 24, 1978. After moving to Texas in 1984, she spent her career as an...
Charles Edwin Newton
Aug 30, 2025
Charles Edwin Newton, 85, long-time resident of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday morning, August 30, 2025. Charles was born on July 6, 1940 in Paris, Texas to the late Oscar Newton and Melva (Thompson) Newton.
After graduating from Whiteface High School and South Plains College, he married the love of his life, Cora Ann Newton,...
Professor Lisa Harris Gore, M. S., CCC-SLP
Aug 30, 2025
Lisa Harris Gore returned home to her parents on August 30, 2025. As the only child of JD “Sonny” Harris and Imogene Harris (Jennings), Lisa lived a blessed, passionate, and gifted life. She was smart, funny, and so loved and was gifted in giving love. Lisa met the love of her life, Glenn Gore, in high school and made it...
Karla Parker
Aug 29, 2025
Karla Jo Parker of Lubbock passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the age of 63. She was born April 27, 1962, in Coshocton, Ohio to the late James and Betty Henderson. At a young age, the family moved to Odessa where she graduated from Permian High School. She was a skilled athlete excelling in track.
When she moved to...
Anna Pearl Wootton
Aug 29, 2025
She was born in Sabinal, TX, March 13, 1931, to Jack and Minnie Belle Griffin. Anna Pearl graduated from Sabinal High School in 1948, and, married Pat Wootton at her parents’ home in Sabinal, May 29, 1951.
She was a homemaker and farmer’s wife while supporting all the school and church activities of her three daughters. In later years she worked...
Brian Stephen Miller
Aug 29, 2025
Brian Stephen Miller, 71, of Levelland, and loving husband of Elizabeth Miller, MD, passed away late Friday evening on August 29, 2025. He was born on July 19, 1954, in Niskayuna, Schenectady County, New York, to the late Kirkland L. Miller and Wilhelmina Teresa (Huehn) Miller.
He attended Memorial High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, graduating with the senior class of 1972....
Henry "Big Hen" Lynn Rhodes
Aug 28, 2025
Henry Lynn Rhodes, 72, of Tahoka, went to be with his Lord and Savior early Thursday morning, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Rhodes was born on September 2, 1952, in Portales, Roosevelt County, New Mexico, to the late James L. Rhodes and Dorothy (Cole) Rhodes.
He attended and graduated from Portales High School in 1970. He further his education by...
Lacye Schovajsa
Aug 24, 2025
Lacye Ann Schovajsa, lovingly known as "Yay-yay”, finally joined her Gran in heaven on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at the age of 46. She was born January 18th, 1979, in Lubbock, to Steve and Kim Payne. Lacye re-married Joe Schovajsa January 13, 2013 and began fulfilling her lifelong dream of having a family.
Lacye was as independent as she was kind,...
Eddie Alcala
Aug 24, 2025
Eddie Alcala, a beloved husband, step-father, and friend, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 65. Born on June 8, 1960, in Amarillo, Texas to the late Sammy and Luz (Reynoso) Alcala. Eddie grew up a devoted Catholic who loved the Lord deeply.
Eddie served as a manager at Cargill Meat Solutions for many...
David Joe "DJ" Ramirez
Aug 23, 2025
David J. “D.J.” Ramirez passed away tragically and unexpectedly on August 23, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. He was the beloved son of David B. Ramirez Jr and Susan Ramirez-Romo.
D.J. leaves behind his three sons, Davien, Damien, and Izrael, who will forever cherish his memory. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters: Michael, Denise, Dale, Davina, and Devin Ramirez;...