Obituaries

Nelson Ross Wofford

Nelson Ross Wofford

Feb 1, 2024

Nelson Ross Wofford, 84, of Lubbock, life-long and true Texan, was gently lifted into heaven on Thursday morning, February 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on October 26, 1939, in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas, to the late Lloyd Amos Wofford and Myrl (Hightower) Wofford.

Nelson attended Lockney schools and graduated with his senior class of 1958.  He...

Francisco Rodregues

Francisco Rodregues

Jan 31, 2024

Francisco (Frank) Rodregues met the Lord and reunited with his wife, Ernestina on January 31st, 2024. He was born in Del Valle, TX, to the late Margarito Rodregues and Carmen Pulido. Franscico and Ernestina were married on November 7th, 1959, in Lubbock, TX. They had 8 children.

Frank enjoyed fishing and playing the accordion. He was a long-time musician. He enjoyed...

Irene Anaya Flores

Irene Anaya Flores

Jan 31, 2024

Irene Anaya Flores, 89, passed away January 31, 2024, in Lubbock, TX. She was born August 10, 1934, to Eusebio and Agricola (Olivas) Anaya, in Presidio, TX. Irene married Silverio D. Flores, October 4, 1952, and to this union they had 3 daughters, Maria, Minerva, and Yolanda. She enjoyed baking, cooking, sewing, gardening, and listening to music. Irene was a...

Dianna Cook

Dianna Cook

Jan 31, 2024

Dianna Cook, 60, of Lubbock, passed away on Wednesday evening, January 31, 2024, after a sudden illness.  She was born on August 3, 1963, in Dumas, Texas, to Quincy and the late LaJuan Lamb.

She attended Coronado High School and graduated with her senior class of 1981.

Dianna met Terry Cook, the love of her life, and they were united in marriage...

Beverly Watson

Beverly Watson

Jan 30, 2024

Beverly Watson entered into Christ's arms on January 30th, 2024. Beverly was born on June 7, 1937, in Spur, Texas, to Clifton Wayne Bostic and Ruby Bostic. She married the love of her life, Bill Watson, on September 1, 1957, and together they created a beautiful family. Sadly, Beverly was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years.

Beverly is...

Barbara Gass DeBusk Gordon

Barbara Gass DeBusk Gordon

Jan 30, 2024

Barbara Gass DeBusk Gordon, 80, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday evening, January 30, 2024.   Barbara was born on August 25, 1943, in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico to the late William Carroll Barnett, Jr., and Nina Mae Berry.

Barbara attended and graduated from Monterey High School in Lubbock.

She met the love of her...

Walter R. "Sonny" Lupton

Walter R. "Sonny" Lupton

Jan 29, 2024

Walter R. “Sonny” Lupton, 80, of Shallowater, was lifted into heaven on Monday evening, January 29, 2024.  Sonny was born on February 8, 1943, in Lubbock, to the late John Henry Walter Lupton and Edna (Greener) Lupton.

A life-long member of the Shallowater community, he attended Shallowater schools and graduated from high school in 1961.   He went on and furthered...

Janet Renee Wilson

Janet Renee Wilson

Jan 28, 2024

Janet Renee Wilson, 60, of Melrose, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday evening, January 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Janet was born on December 13, 1963, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California to her parents, Randolph Weather Woolard and Darlene Donna (Anderson) Woolard.   Her father preceded her in death.

Janet graduated from Melrose High School in 1982.  ...

Ofelia Reyes Miranda

Ofelia Reyes Miranda

Jan 27, 2024

Ofelia Reyes Miranda of Lorenzo, passed away January 27, 2024, in Lorenzo, Texas. Ofelia was born in Runge, TX to Demetrio and Josephina Reyes on June 27, 1944. 



She married the love of her life Eusebio Miranda on June 24, 1962 in Luboock, TX. Together they raised six children. She was a member of San Lorenzo Catholic Church. She loved to...

Kynlee Tessa-Rene White

Kynlee Tessa-Rene White

Jan 27, 2024

Kynlee Tessa-Rene White (17) passed away January 27, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born August 23, 2006, to Theodore and Rebakah (Freeman) White, in Lubbock, TX. Kynlee graduated High School in 2024, from Frenship. Kynlee embarked upon a baking career, having her own business, and naming it Kynlee’s mixing bowl. She was runner-up, 3 consecutive years, in the Gingerbread...

Alyse Marie Michalka

Alyse Marie Michalka

Jan 25, 2024

Alyse Cunningham Michalka died on January 25 in Lubbock at the age of 87 years old.  She lost a long battle with various health issues but gained the victory of everlasting life with her heavenly Father.  We give thanks to God for the many wonderful, loving, and joyous years we had with her on Earth and for her greater reward with her...

Trina Castillon

Trina Castillon

Jan 25, 2024

Trina Castillon, a devoted homemaker and loving mother, passed away on January 25, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. Born on December 5, 1943, in her beloved hometown of Tahoka, Trina was respected for her incredible dedication to her family and the caring support she offered to anyone in need.

Trina's primary focus in life was caring for her children and grandchildren. She...

Shirley Houlette

Shirley Houlette

Jan 23, 2024

Shirley Houlette, beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away on January 23, 2024, in Lubbock, Texas. She was born on February 6, 1936, in Altus, Oklahoma to proud parents Fred Arthur Sr. and Bessie Burgett.

Shirley was a woman of many accomplishments and wore multiple hats throughout her life. After graduating from Texas Tech with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration,...

Wayne "Papa" Youngblood

Wayne "Papa" Youngblood

Jan 23, 2024

Wayne “Papa” Youngblood, 70, and resident of Lubbock since 1970, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Tuesday evening, January 23, 2024, after a brief illness.  Wayne was born on August 9, 1953, in Hemet, Riverside County, California, to the late William Harvey Youngblood and Melva Dean (Deel) Youngblood.

Wayne attended San Jacinto High School in California before moving...

Mary Alice Castillo

Mary Alice Castillo

Jan 21, 2024

A wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Mary was known by those who loved her to be caring, selfless and uplifting. Mary Alice Castillo, 68, of Lubbock, Texas, died at her home after a battle with cancer, on January 21, 2024.  

 

She was born in Taft, Texas on July 30, 1955 to Victor and Olga Maldonado. Mary was one...

Kathleen Lynn Depp

Kathleen Lynn Depp

Jan 21, 2024

Kathleen Lynn Depp, 64, of Lubbock, TX passed away on January 21, 2024. Kathleen was born on July 28, 1959, to John and Sarah Depp in Monongahela, PA.

She had the opportunity to live in many different areas throughout her life, including Germany. She took roots in Lubbock, TX with her mother and siblings in 1974. She attended Evans Middle School...

Alicia Oles

Alicia Oles

Jan 20, 2024

Alicia Josefina Leija Oles, 93, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2024. She was born on August 27, 1930 in Laredo TX to Abraham Leija and Maria Villarreal Leija. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Jesus Leija, sister Lucille Garza, and her husband of 44 years Homer P. Oles whom she met while working at Laredo...

Noe Garza

Noe Garza

Jan 20, 2024

Noe Garza (60) passed away January 20, 2024, in Lubbock, TX. He was born October 21, 1963, to Joel and Theodora (Rodriquez) Garza, in Lubbock, TX. Noe graduated from Lubbock High School in 1982. Noe was a very giving person; he would give the shirt off his back if he could. Noe had a big heart, was a very intelligent...

Billie Wayne Parker

Billie Wayne Parker

Jan 20, 2024

Billie Wayne Pennington Parker went to be with her Lord Jesus on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Billie was adopted by Willis and Anna (Johnson) Pennington at the age of 6 weeks in Sweetwater, TX. She was a member of the Tahoka First Baptist Church. Her life displayed a life as a Christian through patience, caring, friendship and love    ...

Cherie Michelle Hebisen

Cherie Michelle Hebisen

Jan 19, 2024

Cherie Michelle Hebisen, 51, of Lubbock, while surrounded by her loved ones and family, was invited to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 19, 2024.  Cherie was born on December 22, 1972, in Midland, Texas.  Her parents are Bennie Marie Kuykendall and Kenneth (Kent) David Kuykendall.

Cherie attended Greenwood High School in Midland, graduating with her senior class of...