Obituaries

Feb 6, 2023

Susan Louise (Carney) Rockafellow was born August 29th 1946 in Iowa City, Iowa, to Willard and Nona (Wildman) Carney. She went Home to be with JESUS on Monday, February 6th 2023.

After graduating City High School, she married Roger Ray Rockafellow, Sr. on January 29th 1967.  They moved to Lubbock in 1980 from Odessa, Texas, and then...

Feb 5, 2023

Retha Anthony, 83, of Idalou, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 5, 2023.  Retha was born on January 14, 1940, in Ringling, Jefferson County, Oklahoma to the late Nathan Loyd Choate and Valley Lizzie (Baker) Choate.

Retha met Olion D. Anthony and they were united in marriage on May 24, 1957, in...

Feb 4, 2023

Patricia Joan (Stroud) Lujan, 90, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. She was born April 13, 1932, to Raymond and Cleo (Williams) Stroud, in Rocky Ford, Colorado. Patricia attended school in Espanola, New Mexico, graduating from Espanola High School in 1950. Upon graduating, she married Jose N. Lujan, August 2, 1950. Together, they raised 3 children,...

Feb 4, 2023

Kaylee Dawn Rivera, “Kaylee Bear,” 22 of Lubbock, TX passed away peacefully to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, February 4th, 2023. She was born on Wednesday, July 12th, 2000 in Lubbock TX to Valeri Janes & Jacob Rivera. She graduated Monterey High School in 2018. Kaylee sadly suffered through several health issues throughout her short years. However, even...

Feb 2, 2023

Simon R. Garcia of Lubbock passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023.  He was born October 8, 1946 in Acuff, Texas to Patricia and Miguel Garcia who both have preceded him in death.  He has lived in Lubbock all of his life having retired as a truck driver.

He was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys, loved...

Jan 29, 2023

Balford Bluhm, 92, of Lubbock, passed away on Sunday morning, January 29, 2023.  Balford was born on November 18, 1930, in Brownfield, Terry County, Texas, to the late Gabe Vernon Bluhm and Annie Belle Rowland.

He attended Cisco High School, graduating with the senior class of 1949.  Following graduation, he attended Cisco Junior...

Jan 28, 2023

Josue Madrigal Ramirez, 74, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. He was born Thursday, July 22, 1948, to Francisco and Antonia (Madrigal) Ramirez, in Sabinas, Mexico. Josue worked for University Medical Center, Lubbock, for 33 years; he was of the Pentecostal faith, and attended church at Emmanuel Worship Center, Lubbock. Josue enjoyed watching football, listening to...

Jan 27, 2023

Kelly Dee (Price) Rogers, 57, of Shallowater, passed away from her earthly home on Friday, January 27, 2023. She was born on April 20, 1965, in Slaton, Texas to Bill and Venita (Hobbs) Price. Kelly grew up in Hurst, TX and attended LD Bell before moving to Lubbock in 1982 where she graduated from Coronado High School. She attended...

Jan 26, 2023

Faye Wheatley Stolle, 94, of Lubbock passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023. Faye was born February 16, 1928 to Pierce and Nannie Wheatley in Slaton, Texas. Faye married Leo Stolle on November 14, 1945, in Clovis, New Mexico. She was a member of Shepherd King Lutheran Church.

Faye is survived by her daughter, Beverly Craig; a half-brother,...

Jan 23, 2023

Joyce Lavern Summers went to be with the Lord ,and Danny, on January 23, 2023. Joyce was born June 13, 1941 to Robert and Myrtle Goldston in Cottle County, TX. She married Danny ,the love of her life, on December 19, 1959. Joyce and Danny raised their children in Tahoka, TX. Once her boys were old enough, she attended Texas...

Jan 22, 2023

Wayne Riley Claborn

Died January 22, 2023

Born to Raymond and Carole Claborn on January 31, 1957 in Levelland, Texas.

Proceeded in death by his father, Raymond. Wayne is survived by his mother and the one and only true love of his life, Carolyn Claborn. Two sisters, Helen Claborn and Jana Puryear and...

Jan 16, 2023

Kevin Baker was born to James Artemas Baker and Stella Effie Stalcup Baker on January 10, 1935, at home in Lockney, Texas. Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Andrew Baker, a sister, Mary Alice Gonzalez, and one son, Joseph Baker.

Kevin graduated from high school in Pecos, Texas, in 1954. He studied business...

Jan 15, 2023

Darrell Dwayne (Tater-Tot) Baston passed away January 15, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. He was born August 28, 1960, to Harold Gene, Sr. and Elizabeth Earlene (Dick) Baston, in Pampa, TX. Darrell attended Pampa High School and went on to become a skilled heavy equipment operator, working in the oil fields.

Tater-Tot grew up in Pampa and was...

Jan 14, 2023

Patricia Kay Edens passed away January 14, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. She was born June 7, 1951, to Davis and Patsy (Kirk) Edens, in Abilene, TX. Patricia graduated in 1969, from Monterey High School, Lubbock.

Patricia was an antique dealer and a homemaker. She was a very caring and compassionate person. Her most recent years were devoted...

Jan 12, 2023

On Thursday, January 12, 2023, Randy L. Hilton, loving father, brother, and friend, passed away at age 74.

Randy was born on June 4, 1948 in Lubbock, TX to Lelton and Dorothy Hilton. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in education from Texas Tech University with a dual major in English and Spanish. He served as a...

Jan 12, 2023

Jenifer Jones, 48, of Lubbock, passed away on January 12, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas.  She was born on October 1, 1974, in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas to David John Jones and Sharyn Ann (Lawson) Jones.

Jenifer attended Lake Travis High School, outside of Austin, graduating with the senior class of 1992.  She later attended South Plains...

Jan 12, 2023

Joe Dee Ellis, 84, of Lubbock, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023.  Joe was born on December 17, 1938, in Erick, Beckham County, Oklahoma, to the late Virgil Thomas Ellis, Sr. and Cora Eunice (Bray) Ellis.

Joe attended Ocina Schools in Oklahoma, graduating with the senior class of 1957.  He then attended Sayre Junior College in...

Jan 11, 2023

Marlene left us to be with the love of her life on January 11, 2023, and her heavenly father. The family of Marlene Pierce would like family and friends to celebrate her life at a memorial service on January 28, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at St Mathews Methodist Church in Lubbock Texas, the burial date will be later at...

Jan 10, 2023

Georgia Arlene Jordan, “My Sunshine”, 79, of Lubbock, passed away from her earthly home on January 10, 2023. Arlene was the daughter of Marion and Eunice Jordan of Spur, Texas. She graduated from Spur High School in 1961 where she was in band, choir, and was a majorette. She attended West Texas State. Arlene had an opportunity to train...

Jan 10, 2023

Debra Diane (Nichols) Cunningham passed away January 10, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. She was born March 28, 1962, to James Andrew and Jewel Rose (Durant) Nichols in Lubbock, TX.

Debra was a tribal member of the Choctaw Nation, was of the Christian faith, and attended The Heights Fellowship Church. She enjoyed BTS-music (she would share her love...