Obituaries
James Emmett Potter
Oct 8, 2023
James “Jim” Emmett Potter (64) born August 6, 1959, passed into glory on October 8, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. Jim was always quick to help and laughed easily. He enjoyed the outdoors and spent as much time as he could exploring his community on foot. He worked many years with Lubbock Parks and Recreation keeping the city parks clean...
Randy Ramirez
Oct 6, 2023
Randy Ramirez, of Lubbock, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 6, 2023. He was born to Agustin and Odelia (Martinez) Ramirez on March 6, 1967, in Lubbock, Texas.
Randy was a devoted Catholic and found his strength through Christ, as a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Lubbock. He worked as an electrician for...
David Barrera
Oct 6, 2023
David Barrera, a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. David was born to Leonel and Lydia (Rodriguez) Barrera in Torrance, California on August 16, 1969. David moved to Whitharral in 1980. He graduated from Whitharral High School in 1987.
David, a man of unwavering commitment and dedication, spent 33 years...
Jose (GORDO) C. Ramirez, Jr.
Oct 5, 2023
Jose C. Ramirez, Jr. (aka: Gordo) passed away Oct. 5, 2023, in Lubbock, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born June 7, 1985, to Jose C. Ramirez, Sr., and Hermelinda Yanez Ramirez, in Lubbock. Jose Jr., AKA Gordo, attended and graduated from Roosevelt High School, Lubbock.
A note from his family: Our dear son and brother, sadly passed...
Dr. Richard "Doc" Campbell, DVM
Oct 5, 2023
Dr. Richard “Doc” Campbell, DVM, 91, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday evening, October 5, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Dr. Campbell was born on April 29, 1932, in Palmer, Merrick County, Nebraska, to the late Harold Campbell and Elma (Weber) Campbell.
He attended Palmer High School, where he graduated with the senior...
Kenneth Dale West
Oct 4, 2023
Kenneth Dale West, 81, of Lubbock, went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2023 in Abilene, TX. Kenneth was born on January 31, 1942 to Ora Mae (Davis) and Monroe West in Paris, TX. He spent his childhood at the Tipton Home for Children, in Tipton, Oklahoma, after his mother's passing. He served in the U.S. Navy from...
Vera Ann Chavez
Oct 4, 2023
Lubbock, TX - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vera Ann Chavez, 55, who left us on October 4th, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 16, 1968 to Tina and Scott Olson in Lubbock, TX. We remember and celebrate the life of Vera Chavez, who graced our world with a beautiful smile and...
Adrianna Castillo Kiser
Oct 2, 2023
Adrianna Castillo Kiser (29) passed away October 2, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. She was born March 19, 1994, to Johnny Massey and Christina Castillo, in Lubbock, TX. Arianna graduated from Lubbock High School in 2013 and married Shaun Kiser in 2014. She was a big Texas Longhorns football fan, and she loved dogs.
Adrianna was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis as...
Ernesto D. Salinas
Oct 2, 2023
Ernesto D. Salinas, 83, of Abernathy, TX, passes away on Monday, October 2, 2023. He was born on November 6, 1939, in Yorktown, TX, to Cristel Salinas and Margarita Deleon.
Ernesto married Santos on September 24, 1959, in Belton, TX. They were married for 60 years, before she passed away on September 27, 2019.
He retired from agriculture and landscaping....

Pamela Sue Parker
Oct 2, 2023
Pamela Sue Parker, 48, of Lubbock, passed away on Monday evening, October 2, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Pamela was born on April 13, 1975, in Pittsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, to Donna Lee Downey and the late John Louis Wickstrom, Jr.
She attended and graduated from high school in El Paso, and then went on to receive her associates...
Roberto Guerrero
Oct 2, 2023
Roberto Guerrero, 85, of Lubbock, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Roberto was born on June 8, 1938, in Karnes City, Karnes County, Texas, to the late Santos Guerrero and Nicolasa (Longoria) Guerrero.
He met Noemi Gonzalez, and they were married on December 16, 1961, in Lubbock. Noemi...
Jose De Leon
Oct 1, 2023
Jose De Leon, son, brother, fiancé, and friend, passed away on October 1, 2023, in his hometown of Lubbock, Texas. He was born on March 1, 2002. Jose was a remarkable person who will forever be remembered for his passion for his cooking, his smile, his ability to bring laughter to any room, and his curly hair.Although Jose's life...
Donna Gayle Chiles
Sep 30, 2023
Donna Gayle Chiles passed away on September 30, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas. Donna was born on April 20, 1948, in Waxahachie, Texas to Robert and Dorothy Chiles as an only child. She finished 2nd grade in public school, and then had to stop attending school due to an illness. Donna was not allowed to return to school, so she...
Bobby Ray Jolly, Jr.
Sep 30, 2023
Bobby Ray Jolly, Jr., 52, of Tahoka, TX left this earthly life on Saturday, September 30, 2023. Bobby was born in Tahoka, TX on March 21, 1971, to Bobby Ray Jolly and Peggy Joyce Burdett Jolly both of Tahoka, TX.
Bobby attended Tahoka High School, graduating in 1989. While attending Tahoka High School he enjoyed playing defensive line for the...
Sabra Cook
Sep 30, 2023
Sabra Cook, age 79 of Idalou passed away September 30, 2023. She was born October 9, 1943 and was the only child of Joe Bailey and Willie Marie (Brummett) Robinson. She married Theodore “Junior” Cook on August 4, 1961 who preceded her in death on March 11, 2023 after 61 years of marriage.
Sabra’s top priority was loving and...
Frances Hendon Burkett
Sep 29, 2023
Frances Hendon Burkett, 89, of Brownfield, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 29, 2023. Frances was born on July 16, 1934, near Welch, Dawson County, Texas, to the late William Thomas Hendon and Iris Lee (Winn) Hendon.
Frances attended Dawson High School, graduating with the senior class of 1951. She then attended the Methodist Hospital...
Ruben Nuno Chairez
Sep 28, 2023
Ruben ‘Nuno’ Chairez Jr., a beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away on September 28, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. Born on June 4, 1996, Ruben brought joy and love to the lives of his family and friends. His outgoing personality and love for laughter touched the hearts of all who knew him. Nuno loved all of his family, he had...
Tonya Halbrooks Ritchey
Sep 27, 2023
Tonya (Halbrooks) Ritchey, 56, passed away September 27, 2023, in Monahans, TX. She was born April 26, 1967, to Danny Halbrooks and Joyce Pace, in Andrews, TX. Tonya spent her years as a homemaker, raising 3 beautiful kids, and spending time with a handful of grandkids. She enjoyed cars, trucks, music, playing cards, her pets, and “being a part of...
Justin Turner
Sep 27, 2023
On October 19, 2001, Justin Wade Turner "JT" was born in Grapevine, Texas. Justin grew up in Bedford, attending Bedford Heights Elementary, Bedford Junior High and LD Bell High School where he played varsity baseball. Justin loved baseball and played from the age of 4 until he completed his freshman year at college, making lifelong friends at each and every...
Janie Balderaz
Sep 26, 2023
Janie Balderaz, 68, of Littlefield, Texas passed away September 26, 2023. She was born September 17, 1955, in Mercedes, Texas to Juanita and Cipriano Rodriguez.
Janie graduated from Hereford High School in 1975 and later received her associate degree in computer science from South Plains College in 1977. She met Roy Balderaz in 1982 and they were married on July...