Obituaries
Charlene Shofner
Feb 16, 2025
Charlene Sherrod Shofner won her race and is now walking again with our Lord and Savior in Heaven. She passed on Sunday morning, February 16, 2025, after a lengthy battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Anyone who knew her would immediately agree that she was the most gracious and friendly soul. She always had a smile on her face and a sincere concern...
Wayne Brown
Feb 16, 2025
Wayne Brown of Lubbock, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on February 27, 1950, in Lamesa, Texas, to Lowell and Wanda Brown, Wayne lived a life dedicated to his family and hard work. After attending Lamesa High School, Wayne started farming in Gaines county before venturing into the livestock trucking business...
Donald Ray Davis
Feb 15, 2025
Donald Ray Davis
September 10, 1957 – February 15, 2025
Known affectionately as "Don" or "Donnie" and also as "Deever" by those closest to him, Donald Ray Davis, 67, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on February 15, 2025. Born on September 10, 1957, in El Paso, Texas, Donnie lived a life filled with passion for the outdoors and close connections with family...
Gary Brooks
Feb 15, 2025
Gary Allen Brooks of Tahoka passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born November 25, 1949, in Lubbock to Neely and Elsie (McKaughan) Brooks, Sr. After graduating from Tahoka High School, Gary worked as a truck driver until he retired. He will be best known for being a hard-working man.
Those left to cherish...
Adam Ridenour
Feb 13, 2025
Adam Charles Ridenour, a beloved son and brother, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the age of 44. He was born January 12, 1981, in Clovis, New Mexico to Sandy and Donna (Hastings) Ridenour. Adam grew up in Portales where he attended school. In his late teens, Adam moved to Louisiana where he worked for Walmart, later transferring to...
Jimmy Fortenberry
Feb 11, 2025
Jimmy Wayne Fortenberry of Willow Park, Texas, formerly of Lubbock, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born April 17, 1949 in Lubbock to Charles and Alice Jo (Fain) Fortenberry. Jimmy graduated from Lubbock High School in 1968 and went on to attend South Plains College. Jim owned several restaurants over the years,...
Patrick Arlen Railsback
Feb 11, 2025
Patrick Arlen Railsback, who was a dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 11, 2025, at the age of 60.
Born on January 5, 1965, to Roy and Nelda Railsback, Patrick grew up in Idalou, Texas, where he graduated from Idalou High School in 1983. He went on to further his education at Texas Tech University and...
Sammie Brown
Feb 9, 2025
Sammie Brown, 67, of Ropesville, passd away on Sunday morning, January 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Sammie was born in Artesia, New Mexico on February 26, 1957, to the late Bobby West and LaRue (Northrip) West.
Sammie was the Food Services Manager for the Shallowater ISD for over 30 years, before retiring in 1996. She loved and adored her...
Fidencio Reyes
Feb 8, 2025
Fidencio G. Reyes, a dedicated family man and hardworking individual, passed away peacefully in Lubbock on February 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on April 19, 1950, in Lubbock to Demetrio and Josefina (Garcia) Reyes, Fidencio was raised in a large family that instilled in him the values of perseverance and hard work. He embraced every opportunity...
Barbara Noxene Dixson
Feb 5, 2025
Barbara "Bobbie" Noxene Dixson, 84, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025. Born on November 15, 1940, in Idalou, Texas to John and Dalphia Dixson. Bobbie was raised by her beloved grandparents, Knox and Daisy McCray, after the passing of her mother when she was just seven years old. She held a great passion for reading and...
Steve Pinkert
Feb 5, 2025
Steve Allen Pinkert of Lubbock passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the age of 77. He was born August 22, 1947, in Lubbock to the late Herbert and Wanda (Sasser) Pinkert. Steve graduated from Cooper High school in 1965. He was involved in the agriculture industry where he bought and sold livestock. Before retiring, Steve was a general...
Patricia Moody Alabaugh
Feb 5, 2025
Patricia Moody Alabaugh was born March 17, 1950, in Tampa, Florida and entered into her eternal rest in Lubbock, Texas on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Pat was preceded in death by both her father, Arthur and mother, Robena Moody as well as her sisters, Jean Edmondson and Hilda Gira.
As a woman who greatly loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...
Rufus Velgara Sr.
Feb 3, 2025
Rufus “Cuco” Velgara, 78, was born April 6, 1946 and left to be with the Lord on, February 3, 2025 peacefully at his home.
Rufus Velgara was born in Lubbock, TX where he met Annie Gonzales. Together they shared a daughter Olivia, 2 sons Rufus (Jay) and Jose (Eric), and many loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family. Rufus...
Milton Darrell "Pete" Blassingame
Feb 2, 2025
Milton Darrell “Pete” Blassingame, 90, of Lubbock, passed away at home on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Pete was born in Petersburg, TX, the 7th child of Victor and Effie (Krebs) Blassingame, in September of 1934. He attended schools in Petersburg and graduated from Petersburg High School, Class of 1953. Pete had an outstanding career in high school football, playing the...
Julia Kate McDill
Feb 1, 2025
A graveside service for Julia Kate McDill will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 11:30a.m., at Resthaven Funeral Home and Memorial Park in Lubbock, Texas.
Mrs. McDill was born on February 11, 1921, to Hamp and Ola Savell.
She married George Thomas McDill on October 18, 1943, in Scott County, Mississippi. He preceded her in death on December 28, 2012....
Dana Mason
Feb 1, 2025
Dana Lynne Mason (Suggs), 62, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas.
She was born on January 21, 1963, in Pecos, Texas to Billy Steven Suggs and Patricia Hawkins. She lived in Lubbock from the age of 12. With a servant's heart, Dana always worked to uplift others. She worked as a Site Coordinator for Sound Physicians for...
Eloise Garcia
Jan 31, 2025
Eloise C. Garcia, 83, of Lubbock Tx passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025. The daughter of the late Juan Castro Sr. And Beatrice Gonzales Castro. She was born on Sat. January 3, 1942, in Fentress, Tx. She married the love of her life Joe M. Garcia on Wed. April 6, 1966, in Lubbock, TX. Eloise is loved and will...
Novella Lee Rattan
Jan 30, 2025
Novella Lee Rattan, born on December 19, 1941, in Lamesa, Texas, to Eva Mae Lowrance and Gordan Duncan McGee, Sr., peacefully passed away surrounded by love on January 30, 2025.
A proud graduate of high school, Novella married Glenn Rattan in Lubbock on August 19, 1960. Together, they were blessed with three children who brought her immense joy.
Novella dedicated her life...
Quintin DeVere Ashley
Jan 30, 2025
Quintin DeVere Ashley, a devoted family man and dedicated lineman, passed away on January 30, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family in Lubbock, Texas.
Born on June 15, 1984, in Pocatello, Idaho, Quintin was the proud son of Terrel Ashley and Brenda Nelson Ashley. From an early age, he demonstrated a strong work ethic, eventually becoming a lineman with...
Mary "Nana" Garza
Jan 30, 2025
Mary "Nana" Garza, 80, of Lubbock, and beloved mother of Linda, Jim, Norma, Ruben and Josie, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born on April 14, 1944, in Hearne, Robertson County, Texas to the late Annis (Gonzales) Gomez.
Mary was married to Emilio Garza, but he preceded...
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