Obituaries
Beverly Birdsell
Apr 3, 2025
Beverly Birdsell, 65, of Wilson, peacefully passed away at home on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Beverly was born on August 7, 1959, in Hereford, Deaf Smith County, Texas, to the late Hubert Leroy Edwards and Mary Jaqueline (Stegall) Edwards.
She was raised in the Hereford area and attended Hereford schools where she graduated with her senior class of 1977.
Beverely met the...
Bobby Mendez, Sr.
Apr 2, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we remember Bobby Mendez Sr., age 58, who passed away on April 2, 2025. Bob was born on January 17, 1967, in Lubbock, Texas, where he became the cherished son of Leo and Mary, and a beloved brother to Leo, Ricky, Lora, Jessica, and Adrian.
A proud father to his four children—Bobby, Marissa, Ethan, and...
Anna Maria Mireles
Apr 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Anna Mireles, who said goodbye to us on April 2nd, 2025 at the age of 55.
A truck driver by profession, Anna was known for her larger-than-life presence on the road and in the hearts of those who knew her. A true adventurer, she...
Justin Eugene Booth
Mar 31, 2025
Justin Eugene Booth, 44, of Lubbock, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025. Justin was born on May 20,1980, in Lubbock, to Myra Setliff Booth and the late Tommy Eugen (Gene) Booth.
Justin was home-schooled after briefly attending Shallowater Schools. During high school Justin worked with a Lubbock based Professional Truck Racing Team. After being instrumental in the Team obtaining a...
Carol Fuller
Mar 30, 2025
Carol Jan Fuller passed away peacefully on March 30th, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. She was born May 9th, 1955, in Graham, Texas. Shortly thereafter, she and her family moved to Midland, Texas where she lived until she graduated from Midland High School in 1973. She left for Tarleton State University where she graduated in 1977. Returning to Midland, where she...
Ronald Buddy Walkshorse
Mar 29, 2025
Ronald Buddy Walkshorse passed away March 29, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. He was born on August 11, 1956, to Ronald and Dorothy (Simpson) Taylor, in Salt Lake City, UT. Ronald graduated from Granite High School, UT., in 1974. He married Sherrye Elizabeth Jensen in August of 1977, and they were together until February 2000.
Ronald proudly served his country as a...
Joseph Arthur Jones
Mar 29, 2025
Joseph Arthur Jones, Sr. was called home to be with his Lord on March 29, 2025, while surrounded by the love of his family at his home. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, whose life was marked by faith and service.
Born on February 26, 1943, in Pueblo, Colorado, Joe was the cherished son of Laura Delilah Merritt...
Carolyn Bradford Ratliff
Mar 28, 2025
Carolyn Sue Ratliff went to be with her Lord on March 28, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas.
Carolyn was born in Lubbock to Martha Louise Teague and Hersel Allen Bradford on November 9, 1940. She graduated from New Deal High School and dedicated her life to building a home and raising her children. She married Jerry V. Ratliff on March 14, 1973,...
William Olin, Sr.
Mar 27, 2025
Bill Olin, born on April 22, 1944, at Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio, was the beloved son of Dorothy Pauline Chenoweth and Robert Earl Olin Jr. From the beginning, Bill's journey in life was marked by both challenges and determination. He was the second of three children, following his brother Bobby and preceding his sister Sally Jo.
At a young age,...
Brendon Dwayne Standifer
Mar 25, 2025
Brendon Dwayne Standifer, 53, of Lubbock, TX, passed away on March 25, 2025 at home. Born on August 14, 1971 in Valparaiso, Indiana, he was the beloved son of Jerry and Juanice Standifer.
Brendon was known for his quick wit and humor, his love of football, music, and Star Wars. After graduating with a bachelors from Wayland Baptist University he spent...
Dorothy Pauline Landes
Mar 24, 2025
Dorothy Pauline Landes passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of March 24, 2025, enfolded in the love of her family.
Born on January 21, 1929, in Shallowater, Texas, Dorothy was the cherished daughter of Bessie Lee Vaught and Ray Lee Ritchey. She proudly graduated with the esteemed class of 1946 from O’Donnell High School, marking the beginning of a...
Anthony Noel Salazar
Mar 20, 2025
Our beloved son and brother, Anthony Noel Salazar, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the age of 22. He was born September 26, 2002, in Ft. Worth. Anthony was blessed with the most incredible Popo, Agapito and Emo, Guadalupe where his enjoyment for quality time at barbeques transcended his love for family. Through his job at McDonald’s, he...
Deborah Lilly Anderson-Gilliam
Mar 20, 2025
Deborah Lilly Anderson Gilliam September 9, 1959 – March 20, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Deborah Lilly Anderson Gilliam, who left this world on March 20, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. Born on September 9, 1959, in Rupert, Idaho, Deborah lived a life full of love, laughter, and resilience. Debbie was known for her fun-loving spirit, quick wit,...
Nancy Ann Weatherford
Mar 20, 2025
Nancy Ann Weatherford, 34, of Lubbock, passed away suddenly at such a young age on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Nancy was born on May 1, 1990, in Lubbock, Texas, to the late William Gene Weatherford and Martha (Valdez) Weatherford.
Nancy was raised in Lubbock and attended Lubbock High School, where she graduated with the senior class of 2007.
She was such a...
Sue Busby
Mar 19, 2025
Sue Ann Moore Busby, of Missouri City, formerly of Lubbock, departed this life Wednesday, March 19, 2025. Sue was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many.
Sue was born on October 24, 1938 in Wichita Falls to Evelyn and Fraser Moore. After attending Lubbock High School, Sue went on to Texas Tech University where she was the Drum Major...
Sharron Lashaway
Mar 19, 2025
Sharron Lashaway, 78, of Lubbock, went peacefully to join her Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning, March 19, 2025. Sharron was born on July 29, 1946, to the late Olus Leffie Culpepper and Martha Frances Mae (Lawson) Culpepper, in Lubbock, Texas.
She attended Idalou High School and graduated with the senior class of 1964. Furthering her education, she attended Texas Tech...
Susan Michelle Brillon
Mar 19, 2025
Susan Michelle Lampp Brillon passed away suddenly on March 19, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas.
She was born in Orlando, Florida, on October 23, 1970. She was a creative person always adding her personal touch to everything she did. Her kind heart, beautiful smile, and listening ear will be missed by everyone she knew. Susan was caring and devoted to everyone she...
Carolyn Joe Price
Mar 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our cherished sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Carolyn Joe Price, on March 18th, 2025. Surrounded by loved ones, she left this world peacefully at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of love, love for her precious Lord and Savior, kindness, and countless treasured memories.
Born on December 16th, 1936...
Tomasa "Tomasita" Gomez
Mar 17, 2025
Tomasa “Tomasita” Gomez, 89 of Lubbock, went to her heavenly home on March 17, 2025, and is now in the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She joined her husband of 65 years, Alfredo T. Gomez, who passed in 2017. In 1960 Tomasita and her husband moved to Lubbock from El Paso and raised 11 children. She was...
Bill Ireland
Mar 14, 2025
Joe “Bill” Ireland of Shallowater, Texas passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at the age of 80. Born on May 31, 1944, in Lubbock, Texas to Bailey and Allie Ireland, Bill lived a life marked by service, dedication, and an enduring love for the great outdoors.
A proud graduate of Shallowater High School’s Class of 1962, Bill continued his education...