Obituaries
LaQuitta Joy DeGraffenreid
Dec 17, 2021
LaQuitta Joy Cottrell DeGraffenreid August 10, 1943 - December 17, 2021, 78, of Crane passed on Friday, December 17, 2021 in Odessa, Texas. Joy was born to Arthur C. and Ruby Cottrell on August 10, 1943 in Wynnewood, Oklahoma. She married James Harland DeGraffenreid on August 30, 1959. Joy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her brother...
Jose Melendez
Dec 16, 2021
Jose H. Melendez, 84, of McCamey, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021, in Midland. Jose immigrated to the US in the late 1950’s, where he worked at farms in California and Colorado, before settling in McCamey, TX. There he met Antonia Rejino. He married Antonia, started a family, and later built their family home with his bare hands. Always...
Johnny A. Dominguez
Dec 13, 2021
Johnny A. Dominguez, a longtime resident of Crane, TX, passed away on Monday, December 13th, 2021 at the age of 77 after being admitted to the hospital a few weeks earlier. Johnny is survived by his wife, Lydia S. Dominguez; his children, Ricardo Dominguez, Juan A. Dominguez, and Steve Santos; his brothers Emilio Dominguez, Nemorio Dominguez, Dario Dominguez and Guillermo...
Pedro C. Rodriguez
Dec 10, 2021
Pedro C. Rodriguez Sr. “Welo” February 22, 1941 - December 10, 2021 Pedro Rodriguez Sr., age 80, better known as “Welo” passed from this life peacefully on Friday, December 10, 2021 at his home in Odessa, Texas. He was born to the late Miguel and Guadalupe Rodriguez on February 22, 1941. He married the love of his life Maria on...
Rosita Beatrice De Hoyos
Dec 9, 2021
Rosita Beatrice De Hoyos born on July 8 1962, in San Antonio Texas. Born to Trinidad and Cipriana Contreras. Rosa was a very humble soul who loved to spend time with all of her family. Those who knew her knew she was a very loving, caring and selfless wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Rosa loved to laugh, dance and...
Roy Damron
Dec 6, 2021
Roy Lee Damron Jr., 85, of Rifle, Colorado passed away December 6, 2021, after a short illness. Roy was born March 13, 1936, in San Angelo, Texas. He was the son of Merle and Roy Lee Damron. He grew up in Crane, Texas where he lived with his parents, grandmother, Nilla Balkum, brothers, Jack and George and sister Suder. Roy...
Sergio Salcedo Jr.
Dec 4, 2021
Sergio Salcedo Jr. “Pelon” fought a long battle against COVID that irreversibly damaged his lungs. He was going to be receiving a lung transplant soon. However, he has received the best lungs and beautiful, white wings. He went to his eternal home with our Heavenly Father on December 4, 2021. He was born on November 23, 1984 in Rankin, TX....
Betty Pharaoh
Dec 2, 2021
For those who have labored for the Lord in their earthly lives and to the loved ones that mourn for them… “-to comfort all who mourn and provide for those who grieve in Zion -to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes -the oil of gladness instead of mourning -and a garment of praise instead of despair.”...
Raymundo L. Carrasco
Nov 29, 2021
Raymundo Carrasco, 75, of Crane, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, in Odessa. Raymundo Carrasco was born in La Esmeralda, Chihuahua, Mexico in 1946. He grew up in a loving and large family. Being the second youngest he was very loved and protected. He was raised in a farming community. On one occasion, as a small boy his father...
Olivia Sanchez
Nov 4, 2021
Olivia Barrera Sanchez was born on February 13, 1934 in Sanderson Texas. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she was active in the church choir and opened her home to numerous church activities. She was a loving mom, grandma, and friend and is remembered by family and friends as always having her stove on and ready...
Chris Jones
Oct 31, 2021
Michael “Chris” Jones of Midlothian Texas passed away at Mansfield Methodist hospital on October 31st 2021 at the age of 53 years old. Visitation will be held Friday November 5th from 5-7 PM, and services will be held November 6th at 11 AM at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home with graveside service to follow. Chris was born September 12th 1968 to Durwood...
Lucille Annette Balko
Oct 30, 2021
LUCILLE ANNETTE BALKO - Lucille A Balko, 85, died October 30, 2021 at Manor Park of Midland. She was born February 19, 1936 in Sherman, TX. She is the daughter of Howard and Ruby Cecil, who both preceded her in death. Lucille graduated from Bells High School. She Married her first husband Virgil Paglusch, who served in the Air Force....
George L. Taylor
Oct 23, 2021
George Lee Taylor, 82, beloved husband, father and friend passed away on October 23, 2021 in McCamey, Texas. George was born on November 29, 1938 in Lone Grove, TX. He graduated from McCamey High School in 1956, and due to his love for the community he became a life long resident. He married Sylvia Leach of McCamey on February 14,...
Tommy Johnson
Oct 4, 2021
Tommy Johnson, 97, died on Monday, October 4, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Resthaven Cemetery in McCamey, Texas. Arrangements are under the care of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Homes of McCamey & Crane. Tommy spent most of his early years on the family ranch west of McCamey. He attended school in Sheffield...
Vanita P. Young
Oct 3, 2021
Vanita Paulette Young, 85, of Ector County, passed on to be with her beloved husband, and her Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 3, 2021. Vanita was born on January 20, 1936, in Hobbs, NM. She married Lester L. Young on November 20, 1951, in Gains County, Texas. He preceded her in death on February 17, 2011. Vanita loved to...
Rachel Tovar
Oct 1, 2021
Rachel Tovar of Crane, Texas departed us on October 1, 2021, to join her dearly departed father, Favian Tovar. Rachel is survived by her two children which made up the entirety of her whole world: her son, Christopher Nuno and Karissa Nuno of Crane. She is also survived by her mother, Manuela Tovar of Crane; her two brothers; Jody Tovar...
Candelario "CR" Carrasco
Sep 30, 2021
On September 30, 2021, Candelario "CR" Carrasco's journey on Earth came to an end. He was called home to be with his beloved wife, Ramona Carrasco, who preceded him in death. CR Carrasco, born on April 18,1938, was a loving and gentle man who greeted everyone he met with a smile. He was known for his kind spirit and giving...
Crysti McDonald
Sep 25, 2021
Crysti (Norvell) McDonald, would like you to know that her work here is done. From her birth in Crane, Tx on October 25, 1971, to her death on Saturday September 25, 2021, Crysti was a dedicated caregiver. She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, granddaughter, aunt, friend, and nurse who nourished everyone around her with love, faith, and...
Kenneth Duane Largent
Sep 18, 2021
Kenneth Duane Largent CRANE, TEXAS - Kenneth Duane Largent, age 89, died at the Odessa Medical Center, Saturday September 18. He was born in Elkhart, KS on November 26,1931 to Noah Chester Largent and Bertha Criddlebaugh Largent A graduate of Paonia High School in Paonia, CO, he attended undergraduate college at Western State College in Gunnison, CO, taught math at...
Valorie Amber Rogers
Sep 14, 2021
Valorie Amber Rogers, age 43, of Rankin, TX passed away on Tuesday September 14, 2021. She was born in Rankin on August 19, 1978. Services will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday September 18, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Rankin ,where Valorie was a member, with Pastor James Jones officiating. Afterward Valorie will be taken to Ater Cemetery...
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