Obituaries

Oct 9, 2026

Sang Sun Baskin (Sunie, "Harmey") was born June 1, 1948 in Incheon, South Korea. At 21 years old, she traveled to the United States and settled down in Lubbock, TX. She worked at TI then owned her own business, Sunie's Place. She loved traveling and visited numerous states and countries. She loved to walk outside and enjoy God's creation....

Oct 9, 2026

Edward Burk Jr., 72, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on October 9, 2026. He was born on January 1, 1954, in Lubbock to Edward and Barbara Jean Burk. On November 20, 2009, Edward married Terry Lynn Curl.

Edward owned and operated Lonestar Contracting, dedicating himself to his work while building a life and creating memories along the...

Oct 2, 2026

Angela Maria Olbera, born on September 16, 1976, in Lubbock, Texas, passed away on October 2, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion to her family and all who were blessed to know her.

Angela lived her life with a warmth that could be felt the moment she entered a room. She had a...

Oct 2, 2026

Kirstie Rae Gamboa was born on October 4, 1992, in Lubbock, Texas, and passed away in Austin, Texas, leaving behind a life remembered for her warmth, adventurous spirit, and deep love for the people and animals she held dear.

Those who knew Kirstie will remember her as a bright light, someone who brought laughter, kindness, and a...

Sep 28, 2026

Scott Douglass Ferguson was born on January 17, 1953, in Santa Clara, California, and passed away on September 28, 2026, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas.

Scott was preceded in death by his mother, Marion Sheldon Ferguson; his father, James Robert Ferguson; and his older brother, Robert Ferguson.

He is survived by his loving...

Sep 27, 2026

Tammy Lynn Wells, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on September 27, 2026, at the age of 59.

To know Tammy was to know a woman who was impossible to forget. She was loud, outspoken, full of personality, and never afraid to say exactly what was on her mind. She had a way of talking to people that...

Sep 27, 2026

Elvira Mendez Thomas passed away on September 27, 2026, at the age of 73.

Elvira was born on November 19, 1952, to Jesse Treviño Mendez and Joe Mario Mendez. Her mother, Jesse, was born in Three Rivers, Texas, and her father, Joe, was born in Pleasanton, Texas.

Elvira was a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose...

Sep 22, 2026

Douglas Albert Rogers, age 75, was born on October 22, 1950 and passed away on September 22, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of humor, warmth, and love. Known for always having a Coke, a smoke, and a joke at the ready, Doug was a truly special man who brought joy and laughter to everyone around him.

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Sep 16, 2026

Mary Eva Womack Bagwell of Lubbock, Texas, passed away at home on September 16, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on April 1, 1943, in Monroe, Louisiana, the only child of Ellis and Dorothy Rodgers Womack.

Mary Eva grew up in Oak Grove, Louisiana, and attended Oak Grove High School, where she was an officer in...

Sep 14, 2026

Audrey Sheets Elder of Lubbock, known as Grammy to those who loved her, went to be with Jesus on Sept. 14, 2026.

She was born August 18, 1931, to Fred and Anna Sheets in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, the fifth of six siblings. She grew up in Darlington, Pennsylvania, and met her husband, Ralph Ramsey Elder, in high...

Sep 9, 2026

Joe Richard Hornaday Jr. was born in Austin, TX on March 1, 1947, the only child of Joe and Dorothy Hornaday.

He attended Austin High School, participating on the nine-tournament winning golf team his senior year. Liking the underdog persona, he graduated from Texas Tech, majoring in Journalism. He was drafted by the U.S. Army in 1971...

Sep 6, 2026

Steven Rinker, 68, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on September 6, 2026. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, and he will be deeply missed.

Steve was born in Enid, Oklahoma, on July 8, 1958, to Ray and Helen Rinker. He had a passion for music and learned to play guitar with his twin...

Sep 2, 2026

Christina Michelle Gonzales, 42, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on September 2, 2026. She was born on August 29, 1984, in Lubbock, Texas, and lived a life marked by strength, devotion, and love for her family.

Christina attended training school for nursing, reflecting her desire to care for others and serve with compassion. Although her path later...

Aug 28, 2026

James R. Combs, 77, went to be with his LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 28th, 2026.  Ronald, or Ron as he was known by most of his family and friends, was called Grandpa by those who loved him most, and often affectionately known as G-Pa to his great-grandchildren. He was Uncle Ron to many, James to some,...

Aug 27, 2026

Mona Misty Barrera was born on October 1, 1969, in Lubbock, Texas, and peacefully passed away on August 27, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and cherished memories.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Olivia and Daniel Garza and the devoted wife of her late husband, Jamie Silvas. Together, Mona and Jamie shared...

Aug 25, 2026

Linda Carol Spear was born November 5, 1947, in Plainview, Texas. She was a woman who never needed an introduction. She had a contagious laugh, a joyful heart and a personality that could fill a room. She lived her life with love, a little bit of sass, and a whole lot of family.

Linda married the love...

Aug 25, 2026

William Darrell Young, 81, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on August 25, 2026.

Known to all as "Darrell", he was born November 11, 1944, in Tahoka, Texas and spent most of his childhood and adolescent years in Tahoka, before his family moved to Post, Texas, his senior year of high school. Innately advanced in mathematics, Darrell was...

Aug 23, 2026

Betty Jane Steele, 78, of Lubbock, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas.

Betty was born on January 28, 1948, in Odessa, Texas, to Jack W. Steele and Billie Jean Albertson. She was a woman of grace, kindness, and quiet strength who touched the lives of so many people throughout her life.

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Aug 20, 2026

Dr. Henry Van Terrill, 95, of Lubbock, Texas, formerly of Albuquerque, N.M., died at his home under hospice care on Thursday, Aug, 20, 2026, exactly 17 years after his wife's passing. Cremation arrangements are by Agape Funeral Home of Lubbock. Private graveside services will be held in De Leon, Texas.

He was born April 21, 1931, in...

Aug 18, 2026

Kathy Bedford, 83, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026.

Kathy was born in Chicago, Illinois, to her parents, Juanita and George Lawler. She had 6 children, multiple grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

In her later years, Kathy was lovingly cared for by her daughter, Jennifer Bedford, who served as her primary...