Obituaries

Narciso Felipe Martinez

Aug 14, 2025

Narciso F. Martinez

March 18, 1949 – August 14, 2025

Narciso F. Martinez, 76, of Lubbock, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at Covenant Medical Center. He was born on March 18, 1949, in Ranger, Texas, to Marcelino Martinez and Mabel...

Veronica Escontrias

Aug 11, 2025

Funeral services for Veronica Caldera De Escontrias, 67, will be held Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. William Catholic Church with Deacon Pedro Juarez officiating followed by interment at Denver City Memorial Park. Family and Friend’s visitation will begin Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, August 15, 2025, from 8:00...

Claudine Robinett

Aug 10, 2025

Claudine (Reston) Robinett, 85, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025. She was born in Lamesa, Texas, on February 28, 1940, to Claudie and Velma Walker. Claudine married Max Reston September 14, 1957 who preceded her in death and she married Lavoy Robinett March 25,1994 who also preceded her in death.

...

Ricky Scott Riojas

Aug 7, 2025

Seminole…Funeral Service for Ricky Scott Riojas, will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church, Seminole, Texas under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Homes, Seminole, Texas, officiated by Rev. Eduardo Teo.

Family and friend’s visitation will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2025, from 12:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.,...

Daniel Bruce Young

Aug 4, 2025

Daniel Bruce Young, 69, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, surrounded by family at his home in Loop, Texas. Born on December 9, 1955, in Seminole, Texas, Danny was the son of Keith and Betty Young.

Danny graduated from Loop High School in 1975 and attended South Plains College in Levelland, Texas. He was...

Hugh Leroy Mcguire

Aug 3, 2025

Hugh Leroy McGuire was born at home in Warren County, Pennsylvania on June 19, 1933. He is survived by his wife of 72 years Doris Pierce McGuire, 2 daughters, Marilyn and husband Kerry Williams of Seminole and Kem Lanier and husband Joel of Justiceburg, Tx. 4 Grandsons and their wives. Karson & Sharon Williams of Fairview Tx, Korbin &...

Gilbert Alvarado, Sr.

Aug 1, 2025

Funeral services for Gilbert Alvarado, Sr., 86, from Denver City, Texas will be held Monday August 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. William Catholic Church in Denver City, Texas with Father Raymundo Manriquez officiating. Family and Friend’s visitation will be held Saturday August 2, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday August 3, 2025 from 8:00...

Irma Jean Webb

Jul 25, 2025

Seminole…Graveside Service for Irma Jean Webb will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Gaines County Cemetery, under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home, Seminole, Texas, officiated by Dr. Randy Rogers.

Irma Jean Webb Yvonne 93, passed away on July 26, 2025, surrounded by family.

Irma was born on December...

Aaron Noe Madrid

Jul 25, 2025

Funeral Services for Aaron Noe Madrid, 43, of Denver City, Texas will begin Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church in Denver City, Texas with Rev. Daniel Dominguez officiating. Family and Friend’s visitation will begin Thursday, July 30, 2025, from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with a rosary at 6:00 P.M. at Ratliff Funeral Home...

Barbara Jo Bopp

Jul 21, 2025

Funeral services for Barbara Jo Bopp, 67, of Stanton, Texas will be held Friday July 25, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. in the First Assembly of God Church in Denver City, Texas with Chaplain Ron Davis officiating followed by interment at Denver City Memorial Park. Family and friend’s visitation will be held Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. to...

Joyce Clardy

Jul 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of Joyce Clardy

A Tribute to a Beloved Wife, Mother, and Friend It is with deep sorrow and cherished remembrance that we announce the death of a beloved wife, mother, and friend whose warmth, kindness, and unwavering love touched all who knew her. Her journey through life was marked by...

Mary Ann Shelton

Jul 15, 2025

Ann McMurry Shelton, 82, died peacefully on July 15, 2025. Ann was born October 1, 1942, to Bill and Katie McMurry in Kermit Texas. Ann and her family moved to Seminole in 1950. She graduated from Seminole High School in 1961, attended Texas Tech University for two years, and transferred to West Texas State in Canyon, Texas.

...

Iva Faye Mitchell

Jul 8, 2025

Faye was born on August 9, 1944, to Herman E. Carter and Iva D Porter Carter in Pajaro, California. She passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas, at the age of 80, surrounded by her loved ones.

Faye was a loving and humble woman of faith. She loved her family...

Grace Robinson New

Jul 2, 2025

Grace Robinson New was born April 16, 1925 – July 2, 2025

In celebration of a long remarkable life, we honor the memory of Grace Robinson New, who passed away peacefully in Lubbock, Texas, on July 2, 2025 just months after joyfully celebrating her 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family from near and far.

...

Sergio Jaime Martinez

Jun 30, 2025

Sergio Jaime Martinez, 56, of Denver City, Texas, went home to be with the Lord peacefully and surrounded by his loved ones on June 30, 2025, at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas.

He was born on August 24, 1968 in Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico to Jose Emilio Martinez and Adela Gutierrez.

...

Danny Watts Curtis

Jun 26, 2025

Danny Watts Curtis passed into his heavenly glory on June 26, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on February 23, 1968, in Tularosa, NM to Murrell Curtis and Wilda Curtis (Kilgore).

Danny was a member and pastor of Dayspring Church in Seminole. He was a postman for the US Postal Service...

Arl Byrd Weir

Jun 25, 2025

Arl Byrd “Bea” Weir, 90, of Denver City, Texas, passed away on June 25, 2025. She was born on October 22, 1934, in Gaines County to Maugie and Ona Turner.

Bea married James Weir on January 2, 1953, in Eunice, New Mexico. She owned Bea’s Flowers in the 1960s–70s and later worked at West Texas...

Patsy Yvonne Lacy

Jun 21, 2025

Seminole……Funeral Services for Patsy Yvonne Reasoner Lacy of Seminole, Texas, will be held

at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at South Seminole Baptist Church, under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home, Seminole, Texas, officiated by Rev. Buck Wheat.

Patsy Yvonne Reasoner Lacy, 92, long time resident of Seminole, Texas passed away on June 21,...

Felix G. Perez

Jun 12, 2025

Felix Perez III (Karocky) went to his heavenly home on June 12, 2025. He was born on October 27, 1967, to Felix Perez, Jr. and Alicia Garcia Perez in Brownfield, Texas. He enjoyed playing football for the McCaulley Eagles. During football games you often would hear Coach Bates comment, "Come on peanut get a block!!" Felix was a hard...

Carrie Marie Corral

Jun 5, 2025

Carrie Lujan Corral, 66, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. Carrie was born on January 9, 1959 to Charlie and Helen Lujan. Carrie grew up surrounded by love and laughter. She was a woman who wore many hats throughout her life- daughter, wife, and mom- but her favorite role was undoubtedly “Grandma.” Her 12 grandchildren...