Obituaries
Diane Myracle Hart
May 6, 2025
Eva Diane Hart, affectionately known as Diane, was born on August 13, 1954, in Leavenworth, Kansas. She departed this world on May 6, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever warm our hearts.
Diane graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1972 and went on to attend Kansas State University, where she met the love of her life,...
Nancy Leigh Gummelt
May 6, 2025
Nancy Leigh Gummelt, 73, of Lubbock, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. She was born on December 7, 1951, in Lubbock, to the late Doryal Young and Vernell (Eubank) Young.
Nancy graduated from Lubbock High in 1969 and went on to receive her Bachelor’s Degree in Education at Texas Tech in 1973. She taught elementary school in Slaton for many...
Elizabeth Stovall
May 4, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Stovall, 84, of Lubbock, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Elizabeth was born on August 18, 1940, in Scottsbluff, NE to Ray and Violetta (Hildebrand) Worrell.
Elizabeth attended Torrington High School and graduated in 1958. She met Ronald Schwartzkopf, and they were married on August 3, 1957. Out of this union they were blessed with five children: Cindy,...
Jaime Todd
May 4, 2025
Jaime departed this life on Sunday, May 4, 2025. He was born on March 29, 1961, in Lubbock Texas, to Juan and Josie Todd. He was the eighth of ten children (eight brothers and two sisters). He was an avid animal lover and made many friends during his years working as a bartender. He loved serving and getting to know...
Richard Lee Dowling
May 2, 2025
Richard Dowling, 70, of Lubbock, was born on November 5, 1954, to Richard and Loraine Dowling in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. He went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 2, 2025, surrounded by people who loved him most.
Richard grew up with three brothers: Tom, Kenneth, and Ronald. Richard attended James Madison High School, where he was part of the...
Lisa Marie Boren
May 1, 2025
Lisa Boren
Lisa Marie Boren of Lubbock passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the age of 67. She was born October 30, 1957, in Lubbock to T. O. and Minnie (Rolsten) Brown. Lisa grew up in Lubbock and became an entrepreneur at a young age. She married James David Fair, and they had their only daughter, Amber. Lisa was...
Judy Walker
May 1, 2025
Judy Wallker, 79, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Judy was born on May 15, 1945, in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, to the late Samuel Arthur Bacon and Mary Ola (Smithson) Bacon.
Judy attended Abilene Christian School and graduated in 1963. She then studied Education and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in...
Emma Mendez Luna
Apr 30, 2025
Emma Mendez Luna, a devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 92. Born on September 29, 1932, in the quaint town of La Pryor, Texas, Emma lived a life steeped in love and compassion, exemplifying kindness at every turn.
Throughout her career as a Certified Nurse Assistant, Emma...
Willie Badillo Benitez III
Apr 27, 2025
Willie Badillo Benitez III, aged 73, passed away on April 27, 2025. Born on March 23, 1952, in San Antonio, Texas, he was the son of Juanita and Willie Badillo Benitez II. Willie was a proud graduate of the Tahoka High School class of 1970, and he continued his education at Texas Tech University, where he earned his degree.
Willie's dedication...
Lewis "Smokey" Martin
Apr 27, 2025
Lewis Delton “Smokey” Martin, 83, of Lubbock, was born on July 27, 1941, in Matador, to the late Joy Lee and Anna Belle (Hagle) Martin. He went home to be with his Lord on April 27, 2025.
Smokey met the love of his life, Virginia Nichols, and they were married on August 23, 1962, in Lubbock.
He has owned and operated S...
Billy Francis Mitchell
Apr 27, 2025
Billy F. Mitchell of Lubbock went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday April 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Billy was born on November 22, 1936, in Lubbock, Texas, to the late P.C. and Mary (Jenkins) Mitchell.
He grew up on the family farm and attended Frenship schools in Wolfforth graduating with the senior class of 1955....
Odilia Sastre
Apr 26, 2025
Odilia Sastre, affectionately known to all as Odie, peacefully left this world surrounded by her loving family in the early hours of April 26, 2025, in Tahoka, Texas. Her presence will be deeply missed, but her spirit will forever be cherished in the hearts of those who knew her.
Born on March 19, 1967, to Augustine Rosas Sastre and Felipa Molina...
Marilyn (Lyn) Grace Shuler
Apr 26, 2025
Marilyn (Lyn) Grace Shuler passed away April 26, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. She was born April 14, 1944, to Leland A. and Grace Elanor (Harness) Shuler, in Perryton, TX. Lyn graduated from Farmington High School, New Mexico, in 1962.
She continued her education at Avila University, Missouri, earning her master’s degree as a Licensed Master’s Level Social Worker in 1988. Lyn...
Donna Ann Motes
Apr 26, 2025
Donna Ann Motes, 77, of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025. Born on March 16, 1948, in Roswell, she remained a lifelong resident of the community she cherished so deeply.
A dedicated banker of over 32 years by profession, Donna was best known for her unwavering devotion to her family and her generous, compassionate spirit. Her family...
R.L. Tyler
Apr 26, 2025
Sgt. R.L. Tyler (1920 – 1942) has finally come home. He was the third of five children born to Clinton and Edna Tyler (now all deceased). Ten years after the oldest child died in infancy, the family moved to West Texas from the Ft. Worth area, and lived on various farms around O’Donnell and Tahoka. R.L. is survived by children...
Linda Sue McCoy
Apr 24, 2025
Linda Sue McCoy passed away April 24, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. She was born on September 28, 1944, to Billie Vern and Mary Elizabeth (Warren) Strong, in Des Moines, IA. Linda attended North High School in Des Moines and was the captain of the girls’ tennis team. She graduated from North High School in 1962. She married Arnold Lee McCoy...
Lee Roy Rivers
Apr 24, 2025
On April 24, 2025, Lee Roy Rivers, a faithful servant of God, loving husband, devoted father, and beloved grandfather, peacefully went home to be with the Lord.
Born August 17, 1928, to Rufus and Lillie Rivers, Lee Roy was the eldest of six siblings and lived a life marked by humility, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to his Christian faith. A...
John Davis
Apr 21, 2025
John Davis, born on June 24, 1965, in Lubbock, Texas, journeyed through life with a spirit as vibrant as the canvas he loved to paint upon. A son, a brother, an uncle, and a friend, he passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, leaving behind a rich tapestry of memories woven from countless moments shared with those who loved him...
David Marcus Davidson
Apr 21, 2025
David Marcus Davidson was born October 19, 1968, in Memphis, Texas to Danny and Linda (Saye) Davidson. He graduated from Memphis High School in 1987 and held two associate degrees from Clarendon College (which he counted as his one bachelor degree). He passed suddenly from this life to be with Jesus on April 21, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas.
David married Lori...
Andrew Jay "Drew" Perez
Apr 21, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we share the unexpected loss of our loved one, Andrew Jay “Drew” Perez, age 21, of Lubbock. Drew passed from this earth on Monday, April 21, 2025, way before his time.
Andrew was born on June 6, 2003, in Snyder, Texas to Crystal Garza and Raymond Perez. He was raised in Lubbock, by his grandmother,...
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