Obituaries

Feb 11, 2025

Jimmy Wayne Fortenberry of Willow Park, Texas, formerly of Lubbock, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born April 17, 1949 in Lubbock to Charles and Alice Jo (Fain) Fortenberry. Jimmy graduated from Lubbock High School in 1968 and went on to attend South Plains College. Jim owned several restaurants over the years,...

Feb 11, 2025

Patrick Arlen Railsback, who was a dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 11, 2025, at the age of 60.

Born on January 5, 1965, to Roy and Nelda Railsback, Patrick grew up in Idalou, Texas, where he graduated from Idalou High School in 1983. He went on to further his education at Texas Tech University and...

Feb 9, 2025

Sammie Brown, 67, of Ropesville, passd away on Sunday morning, January 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Sammie was born in Artesia, New Mexico on February 26, 1957, to the late Bobby West and LaRue (Northrip) West.

Sammie was the Food Services Manager for the Shallowater ISD for over 30 years, before retiring in 1996. She loved and adored her...

Feb 8, 2025

Fidencio G. Reyes, a dedicated family man and hardworking individual, passed away peacefully in Lubbock on February 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on April 19, 1950, in Lubbock to Demetrio and Josefina (Garcia) Reyes, Fidencio was raised in a large family that instilled in him the values of perseverance and hard work. He embraced every opportunity...

Feb 5, 2025

Barbara "Bobbie" Noxene Dixson, 84, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025. Born on November 15, 1940, in Idalou, Texas to John and Dalphia Dixson. Bobbie was raised by her beloved grandparents, Knox and Daisy McCray, after the passing of her mother when she was just seven years old. She held a great passion for reading and...

Feb 5, 2025

Steve Allen Pinkert of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the age of 77. He was born August 22, 1947, in Lubbock to the late Herbert and Wanda (Sasser) Pinkert. Steve graduated from Cooper High school in 1965. He was involved in the agriculture industry where he bought and sold livestock. Before retiring, Steve was a general...

Feb 5, 2025

Patricia Moody Alabaugh was born March 17, 1950, in Tampa, Florida and entered into her eternal rest in Lubbock, Texas on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Pat was preceded in death by both her father, Arthur and mother, Robena Moody as well as her sisters, Jean Edmondson and Hilda Gira.

As a woman who greatly loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...

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