Obituaries

Jan 29, 2023

Balford Bluhm, 92, of Lubbock, passed away on Sunday morning, January 29, 2023.  Balford was born on November 18, 1930, in Brownfield, Terry County, Texas, to the late Gabe Vernon Bluhm and Annie Belle Rowland.

He attended Cisco High School, graduating with the senior class of 1949.  Following graduation, he attended Cisco Junior...

Jan 28, 2023

Josue Madrigal Ramirez, 74, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. He was born Thursday, July 22, 1948, to Francisco and Antonia (Madrigal) Ramirez, in Sabinas, Mexico. Josue worked for University Medical Center, Lubbock, for 33 years; he was of the Pentecostal faith, and attended church at Emmanuel Worship Center, Lubbock. Josue enjoyed watching football, listening to...

Jan 27, 2023

Kelly Dee (Price) Rogers, 57, of Shallowater, passed away from her earthly home on Friday, January 27, 2023. She was born on April 20, 1965, in Slaton, Texas to Bill and Venita (Hobbs) Price. Kelly grew up in Hurst, TX and attended LD Bell before moving to Lubbock in 1982 where she graduated from Coronado High School. She attended...

Jan 26, 2023

Faye Wheatley Stolle, 94, of Lubbock passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023. Faye was born February 16, 1928 to Pierce and Nannie Wheatley in Slaton, Texas. Faye married Leo Stolle on November 14, 1945, in Clovis, New Mexico. She was a member of Shepherd King Lutheran Church.

Faye is survived by her daughter, Beverly Craig; a half-brother,...

Jan 23, 2023

Joyce Lavern Summers went to be with the Lord ,and Danny, on January 23, 2023. Joyce was born June 13, 1941 to Robert and Myrtle Goldston in Cottle County, TX. She married Danny ,the love of her life, on December 19, 1959. Joyce and Danny raised their children in Tahoka, TX. Once her boys were old enough, she attended Texas...

Jan 22, 2023

Wayne Riley Claborn

Died January 22, 2023

Born to Raymond and Carole Claborn on January 31, 1957 in Levelland, Texas.

Proceeded in death by his father, Raymond. Wayne is survived by his mother and the one and only true love of his life, Carolyn Claborn. Two sisters, Helen Claborn and Jana Puryear and...

Jan 16, 2023

Kevin Baker was born to James Artemas Baker and Stella Effie Stalcup Baker on January 10, 1935, at home in Lockney, Texas. Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Andrew Baker, a sister, Mary Alice Gonzalez, and one son, Joseph Baker.

Kevin graduated from high school in Pecos, Texas, in 1954. He studied business...

Jan 15, 2023

Darrell Dwayne (Tater-Tot) Baston passed away January 15, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. He was born August 28, 1960, to Harold Gene, Sr. and Elizabeth Earlene (Dick) Baston, in Pampa, TX. Darrell attended Pampa High School and went on to become a skilled heavy equipment operator, working in the oil fields.

Tater-Tot grew up in Pampa and was...

Jan 14, 2023

Patricia Kay Edens passed away January 14, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. She was born June 7, 1951, to Davis and Patsy (Kirk) Edens, in Abilene, TX. Patricia graduated in 1969, from Monterey High School, Lubbock.

Patricia was an antique dealer and a homemaker. She was a very caring and compassionate person. Her most recent years were devoted...

Jan 12, 2023

On Thursday, January 12, 2023, Randy L. Hilton, loving father, brother, and friend, passed away at age 74.

Randy was born on June 4, 1948 in Lubbock, TX to Lelton and Dorothy Hilton. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in education from Texas Tech University with a dual major in English and Spanish. He served as a...

Jan 12, 2023

Jenifer Jones, 48, of Lubbock, passed away on January 12, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas.  She was born on October 1, 1974, in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas to David John Jones and Sharyn Ann (Lawson) Jones.

Jenifer attended Lake Travis High School, outside of Austin, graduating with the senior class of 1992.  She later attended South Plains...

Jan 12, 2023

Joe Dee Ellis, 84, of Lubbock, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023.  Joe was born on December 17, 1938, in Erick, Beckham County, Oklahoma, to the late Virgil Thomas Ellis, Sr. and Cora Eunice (Bray) Ellis.

Joe attended Ocina Schools in Oklahoma, graduating with the senior class of 1957.  He then attended Sayre Junior College in...

Jan 11, 2023

Marlene left us to be with the love of her life on January 11, 2023, and her heavenly father. The family of Marlene Pierce would like family and friends to celebrate her life at a memorial service on January 28, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at St Mathews Methodist Church in Lubbock Texas, the burial date will be later at...

Jan 10, 2023

Georgia Arlene Jordan, “My Sunshine”, 79, of Lubbock, passed away from her earthly home on January 10, 2023. Arlene was the daughter of Marion and Eunice Jordan of Spur, Texas. She graduated from Spur High School in 1961 where she was in band, choir, and was a majorette. She attended West Texas State. Arlene had an opportunity to train...

Jan 10, 2023

Debra Diane (Nichols) Cunningham passed away January 10, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. She was born March 28, 1962, to James Andrew and Jewel Rose (Durant) Nichols in Lubbock, TX.

Debra was a tribal member of the Choctaw Nation, was of the Christian faith, and attended The Heights Fellowship Church. She enjoyed BTS-music (she would share her love...

Jan 8, 2023

Frank McCutchan Ryburn, Jr., M. D., 99, of Lubbock, died suddenly on January 8, 2023, of complications following surgery. His life revolved around his practice as a physician, his participation in the life and work of First Presbyterian Church, and his leadership of a loving family.

He was born April 23, 1923, to Rev. Frank M. Ryburn...

Jan 7, 2023

Noemi Honesto Mecalco, 83, of Lubbock, TX passed into her eternal life on January 7, 2023.  She was surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in loving prayer.  She was born on May 12, 1939 in Pandora, TX to Bernaldino and Tomasa Honesto.  Though she grew up in a humble home she used her blessings to bless others.  She...

Jan 6, 2023

Nancy Jane Alexander, 76, of Lubbock passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, in Lubbock, Texas.

Jane was born July 20, 1946, in Hemphill, Sabine county, TX to Clarence Edwin Campbell and Faye Elizabeth Marshall.   She was raised in El Paso and graduated from Ysletta High School in 1964.   She graduated from UTEP with her teaching degree in...

Jan 5, 2023

Linda Marie Davis Gibson, age 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by all her family. She was born on May 18, 1939, in Lubbock, TX, to the late Leroy and Edna Davis.

She married Kent Gaylon Gibson on March 28, 1963 in Tahoka, TX. She devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. Linda was always there...

Jan 5, 2023

Bryan Ross Smitherman was born September 6, 2001, and departed this life on January 5, 2023.

The son of Dr. Bryan Smitherman and the late Lisa Smitherman was born in Lubbock and attended Roscoe Wilson Elementary, J.T. Hutchinson Middle School, and graduated from Lubbock High School in May of 2020. While at Lubbock High, Ross was on...