Obituaries
Laura DeLaCerda
Feb 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laura DeLaCerda, who left us peacefully on February 26, 2025. Born on June 4, 1982, in Lubbock, Texas, Laura was the cherished daughter of Jose and Rosa DeLaCerda. She grew up surrounded by the warmth of family and community, and was a proud graduate of Lubbock High School, Class...
Dominga Barboza Castro
Feb 26, 2025
On Wednesday, February 26, just two days before her 88th birthday, Dominga Barboza Castro of Lubbock, Texas joined our heavenly father.
She was born in Maxwell, Texas on February 29, 1937 to Brigido and Mercedes Barboza. She married Pedro Castro, Sr. on December 26, 1950. They remained married until his passing January 21, 2025. True love is what their marriage meant....
Sylvia Ann "Grammy" Mitchell
Feb 26, 2025
Sylvia Ann “Grammy” Mitchell, 89, of Wolfforth, was lifted into heaven by her Lord and Savior early Wednesday morning, and to be rejoined with her loving husband James. Sylvia was born on December 28, 1935, in Lubbock, Texas, to the late Oldham Bufford Wright and Lois Katherine (Akins) Wright.
While in high school at New Deal, she was active in playing...
Philip Wischkaemper
Feb 25, 2025
Philip Wischkaemper, 69, died on February 25, 2025. A simple graveside service will take place at Dozier Cemetery on March 5th at 1:00 p.m. A memorial gathering will be held on March 7th at 10:00 a.m. at the Texas Tech School of Law.
Out on the wide, wind-swept plains of West Texas, where the sky stretches forever and the earth hums...
Joyce Radford Komkov
Feb 25, 2025
Joyce Radford Komkov was born February 19, 1924, in Long Eaton England, the fourth child of John and Eliza Radford. She married Vadim Komkov on April 27th, 1946, at the end of World War ll. He was serving as a pilot in the Royal Air Force. Their first daughter, Valerie, was born in 1950, after which they moved to Johannesburg,...
Tamie Leigh (Born) Ford
Feb 25, 2025
Tamie Leigh (Born) Ford, passed away February 25, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. She was born January 2, 1961, to Richard and Leottie (O’Neal) Born, in Perryton, TX. She married Tony Ford on December 29, 1984.
Tamie was preceded in death by, her father, Richard Born. Those remaining to cherish her memories and honor her life are, her husband of 42 years,...
Mark Kevin Nance
Feb 24, 2025
On Monday, February 24, 2025, M. Kevin Nance, passed away at the age of 62.
Kevin was born on April 26, 1962 in Jal, New Mexico to John Wesley and Melba Jo (Fulton) Nance. Kevin married Monica K Anderson on September 1, 1984. They had two daughters, Brittany Romick and Heather Howell.
Kevin graduated from Dumas High School in 1980. He played...
Tennie Sue Burgess
Feb 24, 2025
Tennie Sue Burgess, 93, of Lubbock, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 24, 2025. Tennie was born on May 10, 1931, in Weches, Houston County, Texas, to the late John Sample Click and Allie Mae (Mosley) Click.
She attended Brownfield High School and graduated with the senior class of 1949.
Tennie met the love of her life,...
Coy Hunt
Feb 23, 2025
Coy Hunt was born on December 10, 1945 in Tucumcari, NM to William F. (Spider) and Beatrice Hunt and died February 23, 2025 after a hard battle with pancreatic cancer.
Coy attended all 12 years of school in Melrose while living on the family farm northwest of there. His mother drove a school bus, so he spent a lot of time...
Brittany Blakely
Feb 21, 2025
Brittany Leigh Blakely of Lubbock passed away on February 21, 2025, at the age of 28. She was born May 13, 1996, and from the very first moment, Brittany was always the life of the party and loved to make people laugh and smile. She loved with all of her being and would give the shirt off her back for...
Ruben Ponce
Feb 21, 2025
Ruben Ponce, 71, passed away February 21, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born May 23, 1953, to Juan and Victoria (Partida) Ponce, in Edinburg, TX. Ruben married Rita Torrez on April 17, 1971. He worked as a chemical sprayer for Plains Grain for 40 years.
Ruben enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to the lake cabin, vacationing with Rita,...
Miracle Annie'Marie Cummings
Feb 20, 2025
Miracle Annie'Marie Cummings passed away February 20, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. She was born February 20, 2025, to Taiwan Cummings and Destiny Hernandez, in Lubbock, TX.
Miracle went to her heavenly home, leaving her parents, 2 sisters, Annalisa and A'Maya Hernandez, 2 brothers, Taiwan Jr. and Tai'rizz Cummings. her grandparents, Raul (Jamie) Hernandez, Leticia Hernandez, Yolanda Cummings, and her God-Parents, Anaya...
Justin Davis
Feb 19, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Justin Davis on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the age of 42. To know Justin was to love him—his sharp wit, infectious laughter and unwavering loyalty made him unforgettable. He was a man of faith, fierce love, and an unshakable commitment to those he held dear. We will be...
Madeline Velma Fremont
Feb 19, 2025
Madeline Velma Fremont, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, was born on March 8, 1954, to Norman and LaRue Paul Fremont in Lubbock, Texas. She passed away on February 19, 2025, in the same city, enveloped in love and surrounded by her cherished family.
Madeline was a proud high school graduate who later pursued her dreams and completed her...
Richard Mark Fletcher
Feb 19, 2025
Richard Mark Fletcher, 72, passed away February 25, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. he was born September 9, 1952, to Noble Wayne and Virginia Ruth (McQuar) Fletcher, in Floydada, TX.
A memorial service, to honor and celebrate the life of Richard Mark Fletcher is scheduled for 1:30PM, Sunday, February 23, 2025 at The Lone Star Cowboy Church 1309 E FM 1585, Lubbock,...
Carol Smith
Feb 18, 2025
Carol Elizabeth Mutch Smith, 82, departed her earthly home on February 18, 2025. She passed peacefully in her sleep and awoke to her heavenly home, welcomed by Jesus and her loved ones rejoicing at her arrival.
Born November 10, 1942, in Fall Rivers, Massachusetts, Carol was one of six children born to Ronald and Hilda Mutch. She was brave and adventurous...
Maria Alicia Torres
Feb 17, 2025
Maria Alicia Torres, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, peacefully passed from this life to be with our Lord on February 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on October 22, 1945, in San Marcos, Texas, to the late Yasias Olvera and Epifania Castro, she was a beacon of warmth and strength, whose influence will be...
Jaylee Brand
Feb 17, 2025
It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of our daughter, Jaylee Brooke Brand, who left us on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the age of 16. Jaylee was born May 8, 2008 in Lubbock. She was truly an inspiration to everyone she met. Known for her courageous, sassy, and fiery spirit, she fiercely loved her friends and family,...
Janie McLain Dillard
Feb 16, 2025
Janie McLain Dillard passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, at the age of 93, surrounded by her family. Her parents were Marion Condra McLain and T. C. McLain. Born in Shallowater, Texas, on October 25, 1931, Janie eventually moved to Lubbock and graduated from Lubbock High School. She then went on to graduate from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing....
Rita Delgado
Feb 16, 2025
Rita Delgado, 75, of Lubbock, TX, passed away, with her family by her side, on Sunday, February 16, 2025. She was born in Sinton, TX on January 21, 1950, to Casimiro Coronado and Ofilia Rodriguez.
Rita met the love of her life, Julio Delgado, and they married on April 14, 1962, in Lubbock. Julio and Rita have spent 61 years together...
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