Obituaries
Grady Kirkland Smith
Sep 16, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Grady Kirkland Smith, who left us too soon on September 16, 2025. Born on July 24, 1996, Grady was a son, brother, and a true friend to all who knew him.
A 2014 graduate of Monterey High School, Grady had a remarkable gift for working with his hands. His passion for tinkering and...
Ayden Mitchell
Sep 15, 2025
Ayden Glenn Mitchell, born on August 29, 2002, in Lubbock, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025. He was 23 years old. Ayden grew up surrounded by the warmth and love of his family and friends, embodying a joyful spirit that touched the lives of all who knew him. He was an honor student at Monterey High School and...
Rickey "Rick" Eugene Hipp
Sep 15, 2025
Rickey “Rick” Eugene Hipp, of Lubbock, Texas, was born on November 12, 1951, and entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on September 15, 2025, at the age of 73.
Rick was born and raised in Lubbock, Texas, though his heart was always drawn to the mountains and hill country, where he found peace and joy. He graduated from...
Tom Smallwood
Sep 14, 2025
Tom Smallwood, a steadfast and dedicated figure in both his community and family, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. Born on February 24,1945, in San Antonio, Texas, he gracefully traversed the journey of life, marked by service, commitment, and a profound sense of duty.
Tom's legacy began with his valiant service in the United States Air Force,...
Hollis Neil Wolfenbarger
Sep 13, 2025
Hollis Neil Wolfenbarger (82) passed away September 13, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. He was born on November 23, 1942, to Doyle Junion and Vera Fern (Clements) Wolfenbarger in Gorman, TX. Hollis graduated from Sundown High School, in Sundown, TX.
Hollis served his country, entering the United States Army, where he rose to the rank of E-5. He married Wanda Anderson in...
Jose Nunez Morales
Sep 12, 2025
Jose Luis Nunez Morales, born on August 26, 1965, in Mexico, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, in Lubbock at the age of 60. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, whose life was marked by a deep devotion to his family and an unwavering commitment to his work. In his professional life, Jose dedicated many years...
James "Al" Robertson
Sep 12, 2025
James Alton Robertson, lovingly known as Al, of Lubbock, TX, passed away peacefully at the age of 61 on September 12, 2025, at his home, surrounded by those who loved him most.
Al was born on May 25, 1964, in Lubbock, TX. From a young age, he was drawn to the beauty of God’s creation- farmland and animals. Al spent his...
Cory Layne Walls
Sep 12, 2025
Cory Layne Walls, 42, of Lubbock, TX went to be with our Lord after a courageous battle with cancer the morning of September 12, 2025.
Cory was born on July 14, 1983, in Lubbock, TX to David Walls and the late Debra Walls. He attended Lubbock High School where he was a member of the wrestling team and varsity soccer team....
Linda Kay Prince
Sep 10, 2025
Linda Kay (Bratton) Prince passed away peacefully on September 10th. 2025, in Lubbock Texas, with her family by her side. Linda lived a beautiful and full life. She was kind, fun loving and encompassed style and class.
Linda was born October 17th., 1942 to Lt. Col. Willard Landers and Geneva Katherine (Adams) Bratton in San Antonio, Texas. Her father was in...
Cynthia "Cindy" Woltz Eulenbach
Sep 10, 2025
Cynthia Woltz Eulenbach (Cindy) age 72, of Lubbock, TX passed away on September 10, 2025. Cindy was born to Dr. William Lee Woltz II and Mary Elizabeth (Wilkerson) on August 31, 1953 in Sanford, NC where she lived throughout her childhood. She graduated from Sanford Central High School in 1971. She went to college at Methodist University where she earned...
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...
Rex Febus
Sep 8, 2025
Rex Eldon Febus, 75, of Lubbock passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. He was born November 1, 1949, in Issaquah, Washington. After struggling most of his school years Rex Febus moved in with his dad and was mentored by his wrestling coach. Because of his relationship with his dad and his wrestling coach he graduated from Issaquah 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...
Florene V. Sanders
Sep 7, 2025
Florene V. Sanders (89) passed away September 7, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. She was born on December 5, 1935, to Johnny Ray, and Ella Mae (Palmer) McDowell, in Lamesa, TX. Flo married Eldon Edward Sanders on February 24, 1964.
Flo was a devoted housewife and the ‘Queen” of cooking fried chicken and making deviled eggs. She enjoyed planting flowers and gardening.
Flo...
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...




