Obituaries

Feb 3, 2025

Rufus “Cuco” Velgara, 78, was born April 6, 1946 and left to be with the Lord on, February 3, 2025 peacefully at his home.

Rufus Velgara was born in Lubbock, TX where he met Annie Gonzales. Together they shared a daughter Olivia, 2 sons Rufus (Jay) and Jose (Eric), and many loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family. Rufus...

Feb 2, 2025

Milton Darrell “Pete” Blassingame, 90, of Lubbock, passed away at home on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Pete was born in Petersburg, TX, the 7th child of Victor and Effie (Krebs) Blassingame, in September of 1934. He attended schools in Petersburg and graduated from Petersburg High School, Class of 1953. Pete had an outstanding career in high school football, playing the...

Feb 1, 2025

A graveside service for Julia Kate McDill will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 11:30a.m., at Resthaven Funeral Home and Memorial Park in Lubbock, Texas.

Mrs. McDill was born on February 11, 1921, to Hamp and Ola Savell.

She married George Thomas McDill on October 18, 1943, in Scott County, Mississippi. He preceded her in death on December 28, 2012....

Feb 1, 2025

Dana Lynne Mason (Suggs), 62, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas.

She was born on January 21, 1963, in Pecos, Texas to Billy Steven Suggs and Patricia Hawkins. She lived in Lubbock from the age of 12. With a servant's heart, Dana always worked to uplift others. She worked as a Site Coordinator for Sound Physicians for...

Jan 31, 2025

Eloise C. Garcia, 83, of Lubbock Tx passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025.  The daughter of the late Juan Castro Sr. And Beatrice Gonzales Castro. She was born on Sat. January 3, 1942, in Fentress, Tx. She married the love of her life Joe M. Garcia on Wed. April 6, 1966, in Lubbock, TX. Eloise is loved and will...

Jan 30, 2025

Novella Lee Rattan, born on December 19, 1941, in Lamesa, Texas, to Eva Mae Lowrance and Gordan Duncan McGee, Sr., peacefully passed away surrounded by love on January 30, 2025.

A proud graduate of high school, Novella married Glenn Rattan in Lubbock on August 19, 1960. Together, they were blessed with three children who brought her immense joy.

Novella dedicated her life...

Jan 30, 2025

Quintin DeVere Ashley, a devoted family man and dedicated lineman, passed away on January 30, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family in Lubbock, Texas. 

Born on June 15, 1984, in Pocatello, Idaho, Quintin was the proud son of Terrel Ashley and Brenda Nelson Ashley. From an early age, he demonstrated a strong work ethic, eventually becoming a lineman with...

Jan 30, 2025

Mary "Nana" Garza, 80, of Lubbock, and beloved mother of Linda, Jim, Norma, Ruben and Josie, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on April 14, 1944, in Hearne, Robertson County, Texas to the late Annis (Gonzales) Gomez.

Mary was married to Emilio Garza, but he preceded...

Jan 29, 2025

Tony Flores Guerrero of Lubbock left his family and friends on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the age of 61. He was born June 14, 1963, in Littlefield to John and Mary (Flores) Guerrero, Sr. At a young age, the family moved to Wolfforth where Tony graduated from Frenship High School. During his high school years, Tony was known as...

Jan 28, 2025

E'Neyah was born on November 11, 2023 in Lubbock, TX to Nydia Rodriguez and Eric Phillips. 

Despite her short time on earth, she was deeply loved and brought immense joy to those around her. She faced many challenges spending most of her days in and out of the hospital, but she was a fighter with a strong spirit. Throughout every surgery,...

Jan 28, 2025

Michael Wayne Briggs, a man of deep faith, who was loved and cherished by a large family and many friends, left this earthly life on January 28, 2025, at the age of 86. He is now wrapped in the arms of his Heavenly Father.

Mike was born on January 17, 1939, in Houston, Texas to Alton and Glenna Briggs. He was...

Jan 28, 2025

John Flores “Trey” Guerrero, III of Lubbock passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the age of 33. He was born April 17, 1991, in Lubbock to John and Lisa (Salazar) Guerrero, Jr. Trey graduated from Lubbock High and worked as a professional driver. Trey was a person who enjoyed making people laugh and encouraged others. He will be...

Jan 28, 2025

Jan 28, 2025

Virginia V. Layer of Lubbock passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the age of 86. She was born November 8, 1938, in Lamesa to Clarence and Bernice (Clement) Townsend. As a young child, the family moved to Lubbock where she grew up. On October 29, 1965, she married Garland D. Layer. In 1976 Virginia started nursing school and...

Jan 27, 2025

Juan Jose Rivera-Zapata of Odessa, formerly of Lorenzo passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at the age of 65. He was born August 29, 1959 in Camargo, Tamaulipas, Mexico to the late Wenceslao and Victoria Rivera. After high school, Juan joined the job corp, later returning to Lorenzo to farm. He was a talent man well versed as a...

Jan 27, 2025

Teodoro"Ted" Moreno Jr., 68 born on August 30, 1956, in Lamesa, Texas, passed on January 27, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and devotion to his family. A welder by trade, an entrepreneur, and a proud caterer, Ted touched countless lives through his skills, generosity, and vibrant personality.

Ted served his country with honor in the military in...

Jan 27, 2025

Coye Lee Burton, 79, passed from this life on January 27, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. Coye was born in Coleman, Texas on September 13, 1945, to his parents, Chester and Blanche Burton. 

Coye grew up in Big Spring, TX, graduating from Big Spring High School in 1964. He was in the Junior High and High School band. After high school, Coye...

Jan 26, 2025

Lena Christine “Chris” (Ortega) Zavala, 69, passed away January 26, 2025, in Kyle, TX after a 33 year battle succumbing to her disease. She was born July 24, 1955, to Felix Sr. and Noemi Ortega, in Lubbock, TX.

During her teenage years, Chris was in the Ballet Folklórico where she loved to dance. She graduated from Lubbock High School in 1974,...

Jan 26, 2025

Robert Daren Barker of Lubbock passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the age of 53. He was born July 3, 1971, in Lamesa to the late Al and Thelma (Lancaster) Barker. Robert graduated from Coronado High School. He became a talented bartender, winning Best of Lubbock three years in a row. He enjoyed fishing, listening to music and...

Jan 26, 2025

 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Leslie “Buster” Lawson, born on February 25, 1953, in Lubbock, Texas. Buster departed this world peacefully on January 26, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Donna Lawson, with whom he shared a beautiful life and a family that spanned generations. 

Buster will be dearly missed by his children: Crystal...