Obituaries

Aug 17, 2026

Winnie Jo Smith, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, went home

to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 17, 2026, at the age of 94, surrounded by the love of

her family.

Born August 6, 1932, in Fayette County, Alabama, Winnie was the daughter of Oscar Martin...

Aug 16, 2026

Robert Duane Paul Jackson, known lovingly to family and friends as Bob, passed away on August 16, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 76.

Bob was born on February 9, 1950, in Sendai, Honshu, Japan, and from the beginning he carried with him a spirit that would take him across countries, through military service, and...

Aug 14, 2026

Roy Lee White passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, surrounded by the love and care of his family and the staff at Porch Swing Assisted Living Home.

Roy was born on March 4, 1935, in Kildare, Texas, to Kenny White, Sr. and Clemmie Lee Dodd.  He grew up in southeastern Texas where he developed strong values,...

Aug 13, 2026

Claudia Margaret Findley Obituary

(17 October 1941 to 13 August 2026)

On the 13th of August, 2026, at 84 years of age, Claudia transcended the bonds of this earthly

life to be with our Heavenly Father, Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Throughout her years, Claudia forged a life of service to...

Aug 12, 2026

Amber Roach, born on January 25, 1980, in Midland, Texas passed away on August 12, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas.

In her younger days, Amber loved to play soccer, and that passion remained an important part of her story throughout her life. She played soccer in high school for Monterrey High School, where she developed the discipline, teamwork,...

Aug 10, 2026

Regina Louise Gilchrist, 57, of Alva, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas, surrounded by her brother and sister-in-law. Regina passed away due to complications from advanced cancer and heart disease.

Regina was born on April 15, 1969, in Odessa, Texas, to Benny and Dorothy (Harrison) Freeman. She graduated from Permian High School...

Aug 10, 2026

Brandon Michael Gower, 47, of Lubbock, TX, passed away on August 10, 2026.

Brandon was born on August 16, 1978 in Borger, TX to Mike and Lorna Gower. He grew up in Sanford, TX, graduated from Sanford-Fritch High School, and later earned an associates degree from Frank Phillips College. His wide ranging talents and interests led to...

Aug 9, 2026

Claudia Loraine Colon, born on December 13, 1973, in Tahoka, Texas, passed away on August 9, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas.

Claudia lived a life marked by strength, determination, and uniqueness. Born deaf, she met the world with resilience and learned sign language as a bridge of love and connection with her children and family. She carried herself...

Aug 6, 2026

Randy Pierson, 55, was a devoted Father, proud Grandfather and loving son. He was adored by his parents, children, grandchildren and by many life long friends and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents. Through his work, friendships, and family, he made a lasting impact on the lives of those around him.

Born in Odessa, Texas, Randy...

Aug 4, 2026

Ashley Rae Terrell, 37, of Lubbock, Texas passed away on August 4th, 2026. A celebration of life service will be at Agape Funeral Chapel and Crematory on August 13th, 2026 at 3pm.

She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 6, 1988. Ashley loved higher education and attended a variety of colleges/universities. She attended South Plains College,...

Aug 2, 2026

Floyd Wilson Swineford Jr. was born on August 16, 1972, in Batavia, New York, to Floyd Wilson Swineford Sr. and Sheila Ann Fournier both of Angelica, New York. He spent his childhood in the country hills of Western New York before moving to Lubbock, Texas, in 1984. Floyd passed away on August 2, 2026 peacefully at the age of...

Aug 2, 2026

Robert "Bobby" Lewis was born in Clarendon, Texas on 4/4/1945 to Ernest & Edna Earl Lafon Lewis.

Janet was born 10/4/1946 to Billy & Ivon Goodman.

Clarendon is where their love story began. It was here, while they were still in high school, that Robert and Janet met, fell in love, and began a journey...

Aug 2, 2026

Iva Nell Belz, 92, of Monahans, Texas, was welcomed into heaven on August 2, 2026. She was born on July 2, 1934, in Burnet, Texas, to Edward and Alice Simpkins.

On November 30, 1954, she married the love of her life, Roy Belz. Together they built a life filled with family, faith, and love, welcoming their sons...

Jul 31, 2026

Jacob Mason Hoefs, "Jake" was welcomed into the world Tuesday, November 3, 1998 to parents, Marc and Tonni Hoefs, brother David and a loving extended family.

Jake was precocious, full of curiosity and had an endearing smile. He grew to be a brilliant and loyal man, never tired of learning and had a quick, sharp wit, often...

Jul 30, 2026

In Loving Memory of Guadalupe Vasquez

Guadalupe Vasquez, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on July 30, 2026, at the age of 70.

Guadalupe was born on April 7, 1956, in San Antonio, Texas. On February 14, 1980, she married the love of her life, Eliseo Vasquez, and...

Jul 28, 2026

Thomas Charles Peters, Sr., age 69, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away on July 28, 2026. He was born on November 20, 1956, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a steady, caring presence that will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He grew up in San Antonio...

Jul 28, 2026

Ryan Martin Reed was born February 7, 1987 and left to be with the Lord July 28, 2026. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Zane Reed, paternal grandmother Charlene House, maternal grandmother Peggy Blaylock, and great nephew Stetson Stacy. He is survived by his father Darrel Reed, mother Kelli Elwell, maternal grandfather Kenneth Blaylock, brother Justin...

Jul 27, 2026

Dennis Glenn "Den-Den" Burcham, 70, died July 27, 2026 in Lubbock. He was born February 28, 1956 in Granite City, Illinois to Fay and Doris Thompson Burcham. He moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1978 and there he met the love of his life, Tricia Hancock, and they were married October 18, 1986. Together they raised a family and built...

Jul 27, 2026

Harold "Hal" Brown was born in Sabetha, KS to Ruby Sharrah and Harold Brown on April 22, 1945. He grew up there with his younger brother, Jerry, and sister Vicki.

He was a Sergeant in the United States Air Force and a Vietnam vet. One day, he was at basic training as a young man, he tried...

Jul 27, 2026

Brandon Matthew Mitchell of Lubbock, TX went to be with Jesus on Monday July 27, 2026, at the age of 52 years old. Brandon was born on August 30, 1973 in Garland, TX to Randy and Peggy Mitchell. Brandon graduated from Monterey High School where he went on to South Plains College for one year where he majored in...