Obituaries

Jul 29, 2026

Jul 27, 2026

Elodia G. Hernandez, 79, of Denver City, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026, in Brownfield, Texas.



Elodia was born on September 5, 1946, in Karnes City, Texas, to Domingo Perez and Virginia Carisales. Throughout her life, she faced many hardships, yet she met them with remarkable strength, grace, and faith. Despite the challenges she endured, Elodia remained caring, and...

Jul 22, 2026

Edna Pearl Hunt, 87, of Denver City, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas.



Edna was born on October 26, 1938, in Silverton, Texas, to Charlie Rowell and Emily Pearl Rowell. Throughout her life, she faced many hardships, yet she met them with remarkable strength, grace, and faith. Despite the challenges she endured, Edna remained caring and...

Jul 14, 2026

Marina FuentesMarch 20, 1969 – July 14, 2026

Marina Fuentes, 57, of Seminole, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026.

Marina was born on March 20, 1969, in Van Horn, Texas, to Isabel Guillen and Rita Ornelas. She married the love of her life, Miguel Fuentes, on August 25, 1989, in Seminole, Texas. Together they built a loving home centered on...

Jul 13, 2026

Debra Jane Grosstueck

February 15, 1956 – July 13, 2026

Debra Jane Grosstueck, 70, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, in Lubbock. She was born on February 15, 1956, in Seagraves, Texas, to Robert Lee Elliston and Araeh Wana Frazier Elliston.

Debbie graduated from Seagraves High School and went on to build a remarkable career as an accountant with...

Jul 2026

Memorial services for Lee Mack Kidd will be held on Tuesday, July 14th, 2026 at the J. W. Jones Performing Arts Center in Denver City. Visitation will be held on Monday July 13th, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ratliff Funeral Home.

Lee passed away at home on Friday July 10th, 2026 surrounded by his family and friends.

Lee was born...

Jul 2026

Barbara Macias Ortega, 81, of Denver City, Texas, passed away on July 5, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas. The visit to Barbara Ortega will take place on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and the rosary will be celebrated at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 in the chapel of the Ratliff funeral home. Funeral services...

Jul 4, 2026

Laneita Perkins Bingham

Laneita “MeMaw” Perkins Bingham, 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Andrews, Texas, with the love of her life and devoted husband by her side.

Laneita was born on July 17, 1941, in Emory, Texas, to R.V. and Sybil Perkins. She attended school in Andrews, Texas, where she formed lifelong friendships and remained active in her...

Jun 2026

Eloy Gutierrez Jr., 44, of Denver City, Texas, passed away on June 30, 2026, in Seminole, Texas. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 5, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Ratliff Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the Denver City High School Auditorium with Rev. Eric...

Jun 28, 2026

Seminole……Funeral Services for Corneilius Enns Thiessen, will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Gospel Mission Church, in Seminole, Texas under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Homes Seminole, officiated by Rev. Johnny Marten.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00...

Jun 27, 2026

Brenda Diann Bird was born on November 30, 1960, and passed away on June 27, 2026, at the age of 65, in Lubbock, Texas.

Brenda worked for many years at a dry cleaners. She attended First Church of the Nazarene in Lubbock, Texas, and earned her degree from Southern Nazarene University.

Her mother taught her to crochet, and she enjoyed making everything...

Jun 27, 2026

Billie Jean Elam

Billie Jean (O'Neal) Elam passed away at her home on Saturday morning, June 27, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born in Big Spring, Texas, March 18, 1932, to William U. O'Neal and Velma O'Neal. She rode the train from Big Spring to Denton, Texas, where she received her teaching degree from North Texas State College....

Jun 23, 2026

Letha Dorene Allen was welcomed into the world on May 11, 1933, in Gaines County, born to Virgil Marion and Velta Reise Briggs. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from Weatherford, Texas, she stepped into her heavenly home, just weeks after celebrating her 93rd birthday surrounded by the loving embrace of her family.

Dorene was a proud graduate of Seminole High School,...

2026

Loretta Faye Houck, 89, of Denver City, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Denver City.

Visitation will be held at Ratliff Funeral Home Chapel in Denver City on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Ratliff...

Jun 23, 2026

Melvin Augustus Kinnison, a dedicated community leader, businessman, and servant of others, died on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at sunrise, surrounded by the loving care of his family and the Century Tree Assisted Living team in Littlefield, Texas; leaving behind a legacy of generosity, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the people of Seminole and Gaines County. Born on February 19,...

Jun 19, 2026

Funeral Services for Yolanda Perez will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at St Paul’s Catholic Church, Seagraves, Texas, under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Homes Seagraves.

Yolanda Becky Perez passed away June 19, 2026, in Brownfield, Texas.

Yolanda was born on June 29, 1976, in Lamesa, Texas to Benito and Eulalia Perez.

Yolanda was preceded in death by...

Jun 2026

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Marvin Fayne Stockard Jr., age 65, on June 16, 2026, at his home in Denver City, Texas.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Ratliff Funeral Home Chapel in Denver City,...

2026

Funeral Services for Allie Lucille Spurgeon will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at Trinity Baptist Church, Seminole, Texas officiated by B.J. Robinson, under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Homes Seminole.

Allie passed away June 13, 2026, in Seminole, Texas.

Allie was born on November 22, 1931, in Matador, Texas to Noble and Lennie Burkes.

Allie was preceded in...

2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Espinoza, who entered into eternal rest on June 8, 2026, at the age of 64.

Richard was born on February 20, 1962, to Carlos Espinoza Jr. and Maria Reina Espinoza. He was preceded in death by his father, Carlos.

He is survived by his devoted wife of more than 42 years, Elma Espinoza;...

2026

Funeral Services for Melissa Gafford will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. at Living Hope Foursquare Church in Brownfield, Texas officiated by Rev. Mike Morin, under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Homes Brownfield.

Melissa Gayle Gafford passed away June 6, 2026, in Ft. Worth, Texas.

Melissa was born August 27, 1977, in Arlington, Texas to Gayle Dean and...