Obituaries

Riley James Jernigan

Riley James Jernigan

Mar 2, 2025

Riley James Jernigan passed away March 2, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. He was born November 8, 1951, to Roy and Irene (Jorgenson) Jernigan, in Deming, NM. Riley married Debra Bradley on August 15, 1990.

Riley was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Irene Jernigan; also, Raymond Jernigan, Nathan Jernigan, and Sheryl Shifford. Those remaining to cherish his memory and...

Lynn Searcy Dockery

Lynn Searcy Dockery

Mar 2, 2025

Lynn Searcy Buford Collier Dockery passed away on March 2, 2025. 

She was born on June 17, 1939 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She graduated from the University of Texas in 1962 and received a masters degree from the University of Eastern Oklahoma in 1990. She dedicated her life to teaching communications and English to high school and college students and later in...

Guadalupe Alonzo Garcia

Guadalupe Alonzo Garcia

Mar 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Guadalupe Alonzo Garcia, who departed from this world surrounded by the love of her cherished family on March 1, 2025.

Born on December 12, 1947, in Lubbock to Dario and Anita Enriquez Alonzo, Guadalupe radiated warmth and an undeniable spirit of love throughout her life. On February 15, 1969, she...

Tammy Kay Green

Tammy Kay Green

Feb 27, 2025

Tammy Kay Green was born on June 25th, 1960 in Lubbock to Jack Biddle Sr and Frances Hice. She passed into the loving arms of Jesus on February 27th, 2025. She was a long time employee of Texas Department of Transportation. 

Tammy leaves a legacy through her loving family, her sons Ricky Wallace and wife Jennifer and Derreck Green both of...

Marguerite Beaumont

Marguerite Beaumont

Feb 26, 2025

Marguerite (Henze) Beaumont passed away February 26, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. She was born April 12, 1927, to Herman and Rosa Marie (Winter) Henze, in Chicago, IL. Marguerite has 2 children, Catherine Gharati and Michael Beaumont. 

Arrangements were entrusted to Combest Family Funeral Homes and Crematory. 

Please check back with us for a full obituary, honoring the life of Marguerite Beaumont. 

Laura DeLaCerda

Laura DeLaCerda

Feb 26, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laura DeLaCerda, who left us peacefully on February 26, 2025. Born on June 4, 1982, in Lubbock, Texas, Laura was the cherished daughter of Jose and Rosa DeLaCerda. She grew up surrounded by the warmth of family and community, and was a proud graduate of Lubbock High School, Class...

Dominga Barboza Castro

Dominga Barboza Castro

Feb 26, 2025

On Wednesday, February 26, just two days before her 88th birthday, Dominga Barboza Castro of Lubbock, Texas joined our heavenly father. 

She was born in Maxwell, Texas on February 29, 1937 to Brigido and Mercedes Barboza. She married Pedro Castro, Sr. on December 26, 1950. They remained married until his passing January 21, 2025. True love is what their marriage meant....

Sylvia Ann "Grammy" Mitchell

Sylvia Ann "Grammy" Mitchell

Feb 26, 2025

Sylvia Ann “Grammy” Mitchell, 89, of Wolfforth, was lifted into heaven by her Lord and Savior early Wednesday morning, and to be rejoined with her loving husband James. Sylvia was born on December 28, 1935, in Lubbock, Texas, to the late Oldham Bufford Wright and Lois Katherine (Akins) Wright.

While in high school at New Deal, she was active in playing...

Philip Wischkaemper

Philip Wischkaemper

Feb 25, 2025

Philip Wischkaemper, 69, died on February 25, 2025. A simple graveside service will take place at Dozier Cemetery on March 5th at 1:00 p.m. A memorial gathering will be held on March 7th at 10:00 a.m. at the Texas Tech School of Law. 

Out on the wide, wind-swept plains of West Texas, where the sky stretches forever and the earth hums...

Joyce Radford Komkov

Joyce Radford Komkov

Feb 25, 2025

Joyce Radford Komkov was born February 19, 1924, in Long Eaton England, the fourth child of John and Eliza Radford. She married Vadim Komkov on April 27th, 1946, at the end of World War ll. He was serving as a pilot in the Royal Air Force. Their first daughter, Valerie, was born in 1950, after which they moved to Johannesburg,...

Tamie Leigh (Born) Ford

Tamie Leigh (Born) Ford

Feb 25, 2025

Tamie Leigh (Born) Ford, passed away February 25, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. She was born January 2, 1961, to Richard and Leottie (O’Neal) Born, in Perryton, TX. She married Tony Ford on December 29, 1984.

Tamie was preceded in death by, her father, Richard Born. Those remaining to cherish her memories and honor her life are, her husband of 42 years,...

Mark Kevin Nance

Mark Kevin Nance

Feb 24, 2025

On Monday, February 24, 2025, M. Kevin Nance, passed away at the age of 62.

Kevin was born on April 26, 1962 in Jal, New Mexico to John Wesley and Melba Jo (Fulton) Nance. Kevin married Monica K Anderson on September 1, 1984. They had two daughters, Brittany Romick and Heather Howell.

Kevin graduated from Dumas High School in 1980. He played...

Tennie Sue Burgess

Tennie Sue Burgess

Feb 24, 2025

Tennie Sue Burgess, 93, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 24, 2025. Tennie was born on May 10, 1931, in Weches, Houston County, Texas, to the late John Sample Click and Allie Mae (Mosley) Click.

She attended Brownfield High School and graduated with the senior class of 1949.

Tennie met the love of her life,...

Coy Hunt

Coy Hunt

Feb 23, 2025

Coy Hunt was born on December 10, 1945 in Tucumcari, NM to William F. (Spider) and Beatrice Hunt and died February 23, 2025 after a hard battle with pancreatic cancer.

Coy attended all 12 years of school in Melrose while living on the family farm northwest of there. His mother drove a school bus, so he spent a lot of time...

Shelly Rene Sweeten

Shelly Rene Sweeten

Feb 22, 2025

It’s the bottom of the ninth, and our MVP, Shelly Rene Sweeten, has rounded the bases and slid safely into home. 

Born on August 6, 1967, to Herman Sweeten Jr. and Deanna Raya, with the loving support of her stepfather Ray Raya, Shelly played every inning of her life with heart, hustle, and an unwavering commitment to her team—her family, friends,...

Brittany Blakely

Brittany Blakely

Feb 21, 2025

Brittany Leigh Blakely of Lubbock passed away on February 21, 2025, at the age of 28. She was born May 13, 1996, and from the very first moment, Brittany was always the life of the party and loved to make people laugh and smile. She loved with all of her being and would give the shirt off her back for...

Ruben Ponce

Ruben Ponce

Feb 21, 2025

Ruben Ponce, 71, passed away February 21, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born May 23, 1953, to Juan and Victoria (Partida) Ponce, in Edinburg, TX. Ruben married Rita Torrez on April 17, 1971. He worked as a chemical sprayer for Plains Grain for 40 years.

Ruben enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to the lake cabin, vacationing with Rita,...

Miracle Annie'Marie Cummings

Miracle Annie'Marie Cummings

Feb 20, 2025

Miracle Annie'Marie Cummings passed away February 20, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. She was born February 20, 2025, to Taiwan Cummings and Destiny Hernandez, in Lubbock, TX. 

Miracle went to her heavenly home, leaving her parents, 2 sisters, Annalisa and A'Maya Hernandez, 2 brothers, Taiwan Jr. and Tai'rizz Cummings. her grandparents, Raul (Jamie) Hernandez, Leticia Hernandez, Yolanda Cummings, and her God-Parents, Anaya...

Justin Davis

Justin Davis

Feb 19, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Justin Davis on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the age of 42. To know Justin was to love him—his sharp wit, infectious laughter and unwavering loyalty made him unforgettable. He was a man of faith, fierce love, and an unshakable commitment to those he held dear. We will be...

Madeline Velma Fremont

Madeline Velma Fremont

Feb 19, 2025

Madeline Velma Fremont, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, was born on March 8, 1954, to Norman and LaRue Paul Fremont in Lubbock, Texas. She passed away on February 19, 2025, in the same city, enveloped in love and surrounded by her cherished family.

Madeline was a proud high school graduate who later pursued her dreams and completed her...