Obituaries
Dorothy Reed Patton
Apr 10, 2025
Dorothy Helen (Reed) Patton of Hale Center passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the age of 94. She was born June 3, 1930, in Abernathy to Arthur and Kate (Cooper) Reed. She continued to get her education through Abernathy when she graduated from the Class of 1946. Dorothy was an advocate for serving her local school district as...
William (Bill) Edwin Miller
Apr 7, 2025
William (Bill) Edwin Miller passed away April 7, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. He was born June 23, 1938, to Raymond Henry and Clara Elizabeth (Angerer) Miller, in Slaton, TX. Bill attended both St Joseph’s and Slaton High School, before volunteering for the United States Army. He served one tour of duty in Germany.
Bill married Dorothy Jasper in 1964, and to...
Maria Gonzalez
Apr 6, 2025
Maria Gonzalez was reunited with her Lord on April 6, 2025, after a life filled with love and devotion. Born on August 4, 1943, in Crookston, Minnesota, to Rosa Guellin and Richard Martinez, Sr., Maria's journey was one of warmth, faith, and family.
Her heart found its counterpart in Guadalupe P. Gonzalez, with whom she shared a beautiful marriage for 46...
Lanny Joyle Gass
Apr 5, 2025
It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Lanny Joyle Gass, who departed this life on April 5th, 2025, at the age of 65. Lanny was born on August 18th, 1959, in Lamesa, Texas, to the late Joyle and Jimmie Dean Gass.
As we celebrate Lanny's life, we take solace in knowing that his spirit will live on in...
Joshua Fowler
Apr 5, 2025
Joshua Paul Fowler, devoted father, and cherished friend, passed away on April 5, 2025, at the age of 40 in his hometown of Lubbock, Texas. Born on February 20, 1985, Joshua was a proud student of Frenship High School, where he first exhibited his unwavering passion for family, friendship, and service to his country.
In 2006, he joined the United States...
Henry Naegele Jr
Apr 4, 2025
Henry Naegele Jr. of Marfa Texas has passed away unexpectedly on Friday April 4, 2025 in Marfa at the age of 82 . The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. Henry was born on January 15, 1943.
Henry is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lorina Naegele his 6 children, Henry Saiz, Joe Naegele, Luis Naegele,...
Betty Whisenhunt
Apr 4, 2025
Betty Whisenhunt, 90, of Lubbock, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday morning, April 4, 2025. Betty was born on October 14, 1934, in Oaks, Oklahoma to the late Jim Slack and Rueta Onstott.
She grew up in the Oaks area and attended school there, graduating with her senior class at Oaks High School.
She met the love of her life,...
Ricardo Cisneros
Apr 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Rico Cisneros, who left us too soon at the age of 37. Rico was born on April 15, 1987, in Lubbock, Texas to his loving mother, Victoria and father Raul Cisneros, and was a big brother to his sister Regina Cisneros.
A true momma’s boy at heart, Rico...
Nelda Jean "Momo" McDaniel
Apr 3, 2025
Nelda Jean “Momo” McDaniel
October 12, 1948 – April 3, 2025
Nelda Jean “Momo” McDaniel, 76, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, in Midland, Texas, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Texhoma, Oklahoma, to Earl and Melba Archer, Nelda was raised in Spearman, Texas, where her spirited nature and love for family took root.
She was a devoted...
Beverly Birdsell
Apr 3, 2025
Beverly Birdsell, 65, of Wilson, peacefully passed away at home on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Beverly was born on August 7, 1959, in Hereford, Deaf Smith County, Texas, to the late Hubert Leroy Edwards and Mary Jaqueline (Stegall) Edwards.
She was raised in the Hereford area and attended Hereford schools where she graduated with her senior class of 1977.
Beverely met the...
Bobby Mendez, Sr.
Apr 2, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we remember Bobby Mendez Sr., age 58, who passed away on April 2, 2025. Bob was born on January 17, 1967, in Lubbock, Texas, where he became the cherished son of Leo and Mary, and a beloved brother to Leo, Ricky, Lora, Jessica, and Adrian.
A proud father to his four children—Bobby, Marissa, Ethan, and...
Anna Maria Mireles
Apr 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Anna Mireles, who said goodbye to us on April 2nd, 2025 at the age of 55.
A truck driver by profession, Anna was known for her larger-than-life presence on the road and in the hearts of those who knew her. A true adventurer, she...
Justin Eugene Booth
Mar 31, 2025
Justin Eugene Booth, 44, of Lubbock, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025. Justin was born on May 20,1980, in Lubbock, to Myra Setliff Booth and the late Tommy Eugen (Gene) Booth.
Justin was home-schooled after briefly attending Shallowater Schools. During high school Justin worked with a Lubbock based Professional Truck Racing Team. After being instrumental in the Team obtaining a...
Carol Fuller
Mar 30, 2025
Carol Jan Fuller passed away peacefully on March 30th, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. She was born May 9th, 1955, in Graham, Texas. Shortly thereafter, she and her family moved to Midland, Texas where she lived until she graduated from Midland High School in 1973. She left for Tarleton State University where she graduated in 1977. Returning to Midland, where she...
Ronald Buddy Walkshorse
Mar 29, 2025
Ronald Buddy Walkshorse passed away March 29, 2025, in Lubbock, TX. He was born on August 11, 1956, to Ronald and Dorothy (Simpson) Taylor, in Salt Lake City, UT. Ronald graduated from Granite High School, UT., in 1974. He married Sherrye Elizabeth Jensen in August of 1977, and they were together until February 2000.
Ronald proudly served his country as a...
Joseph Arthur Jones
Mar 29, 2025
Joseph Arthur Jones, Sr. was called home to be with his Lord on March 29, 2025, while surrounded by the love of his family at his home. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, whose life was marked by faith and service.
Born on February 26, 1943, in Pueblo, Colorado, Joe was the cherished son of Laura Delilah Merritt...
Carolyn Bradford Ratliff
Mar 28, 2025
Carolyn Sue Ratliff went to be with her Lord on March 28, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas.
Carolyn was born in Lubbock to Martha Louise Teague and Hersel Allen Bradford on November 9, 1940. She graduated from New Deal High School and dedicated her life to building a home and raising her children. She married Jerry V. Ratliff on March 14, 1973,...
William Olin, Sr.
Mar 27, 2025
Bill Olin, born on April 22, 1944, at Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio, was the beloved son of Dorothy Pauline Chenoweth and Robert Earl Olin Jr. From the beginning, Bill's journey in life was marked by both challenges and determination. He was the second of three children, following his brother Bobby and preceding his sister Sally Jo.
At a young age,...
Brendon Dwayne Standifer
Mar 25, 2025
Brendon Dwayne Standifer, 53, of Lubbock, TX, passed away on March 25, 2025 at home. Born on August 14, 1971 in Valparaiso, Indiana, he was the beloved son of Jerry and Juanice Standifer.
Brendon was known for his quick wit and humor, his love of football, music, and Star Wars. After graduating with a bachelors from Wayland Baptist University he spent...
Dorothy Pauline Landes
Mar 24, 2025
Dorothy Pauline Landes passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of March 24, 2025, enfolded in the love of her family.
Born on January 21, 1929, in Shallowater, Texas, Dorothy was the cherished daughter of Bessie Lee Vaught and Ray Lee Ritchey. She proudly graduated with the esteemed class of 1946 from O’Donnell High School, marking the beginning of a...
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