Obituaries
Estella Maria Garza
Aug 5, 2026
Our beautiful mother, Estella M. Garza, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 5, 2026, at the wonderful age of 86. She passed peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by those who loved her so deeply.
Estella was born on April 6, 1940, to Alfredo and Trinidad Muniz. At the age of 18, she married the...
Betty Medlin
Aug 1, 2026
In Loving Memory of Betty Medlin
Betty Jean Medlin, 82, born July 24, 1944, was surrounded by her loving family when she went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Betty Medlin was born to B.A. McFarland and Emma Guynes McFarland at their family home in Draw, TX. She always had a great work ethic and even...
Clifton Royce Harvey
Jul 31, 2026
Clifton Royce Harvey
Clifton Royce Harvey, 87, passed away on July 31, 2026. He was born on March 7, 1939, in Terry County, Texas, to E.C. and Dora Harvey.
Royce proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. While serving, his dad was in a tractor accident, and he was honorably discharged to return home and help care for the family farm....
Alicia Rivas
Jul 29, 2026
Alicia Alarcon Rivas of Seagraves, Texas passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the age of 91. Alicia Alarcon Rivas was born February 15, 1935, to Julian Alarcon and Maria Del Carmen Alvarado of Villa Aldama, Chihuahua. Alicia is survived by her children Cosme Rivas Jr, Lupe Westbrook (Kelly), Armando (Anita) Rivas, Arnulfo Rivas, Martin Rivas, Mario Rivas, Maribel (TJ)...
Elodia Hernandez
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...
Marilyn Jean McDermett
Jul 22, 2026
Marilyn Jean McDermett, 87, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026. She was born in Levelland, Texas on March 4, 1939, to Earl and Kathryn [St. Clair] McDermett. Marilyn lived a life devoted to faith, service, and love that touched countless lives.
A graduate of Levelland High School, Marilyn pursued her education with remarkable determination. She earned degrees from Lubbock Christian...
Edna Pearl Hunt
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...
Marina Fuentes
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...
Debra Jane Grosstueck
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...
Lee Mack Kidd
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...
Barbara Ortega
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...
Laneita Gayle Bingham
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...
Eloy Gutierrez Jr.
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...
Corneilius Thiessen
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...
Brenda Diann Bird
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...
Billie Jean Elam
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....
Dorene Allen
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,...
Loretta Faye Houck
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...
Melvin Augustus Kinnison
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,...
Yolanda "Canda" Perez
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...
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