Obituaries
Alfred Graham Bowman
Jul 4, 2020
Alfred Graham Bowman September 14, 1949 – July 4, 2020 The Record Graham is survived by Tara, his wife of 42 years, children Courtney (Lance) Woody and Blake Bowman. He leaves behind his five grandchildren: D’Laney Woody, Landry Woody, K’Lynn Woody, Taylor Bowman and Chrystopher Bowman. He is also survived by his sisters, Gayle (Johnny) Stout, Maurine (Gary) Boyd, and...
Maria Magdalena Ortiz
Jul 3, 2020
Maria Magdalena Jasso Ortiz was called to be with Our Lord on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 97 years of age. She was born on April 26, 1923 to the parents of Maximillan Jasso and Manuela Baeza in Presidio, TX on the Portales Ranch. In 1937 she married Marcos Ortiz and moved to Grandfalls, TX where she and her husband...
Georgia Lucille Moss Mrs.
Jun 20, 2020
On Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the age of 95, Georgia, went to be with our heavenly father. Georgia was born July 19, 1924 in Junction, TX to R.G & Grace Nance. Georgia was a Sonora High School Graduate then attended Sul Ross State Teachers College in Alpine. Georgia also volunteered with the USO. On April 28, 1946 she married...
William Ridgley Day
Jun 13, 2020
William “Ridgley” Day passed on to his next life early Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the age of 27. He entered this world as a bouncing boy on September 12, 1992 in Odessa, Tx, to Cathy Clark Day and Bill Day. He completed all of his schooling in Odessa, graduating from Permian High School in 2011. He entered Marine boot...
Carl Leighton Milam Jr.
Jun 12, 2020
Carl “Bub” Leighton Milam, 86, passed from this earth on the dawn of June 12, 2020, finishing a valiant and noble life as a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and upstanding man of God. In a new heavenly body, free of pain and sickness, he strode proudly and upright through the gates of Heaven and straight into the arms of his...
Wayne Douglas Daniell
Jun 9, 2020
Wayne Douglas Daniell passed away on June 9, 2020 at the age of 58. Wayne is survived by his wife of 32 years Janalynn Daniell and their daughters Jordan Clack and her husband Jeff and Samantha Velasco and her husband Omar, all of Crane. His parents John Dee and Bobbie Daniell of Crane, and siblings Kay Daniell of Abilene, Cindy...
Johnnie Williams Boothe
Jun 6, 2020
On June 6, 2020, Johnnie Boothe stepped onto that beautiful shore and took the outstretched hand of her Lord and Savior. She looked into His amazing eyes as he said, “Welcome home.” He handed to her that beautiful baby boy, Art Blaine, and He placed her hand into the hand of her loving companion, Don Harlan. As her Lord escorted...
R. E. Mason
May 26, 2020
Tuesday, May 26, 2020, R.E. Mason, loving father and Paw Paw, passed away at the age of 86. R.E. was born September 18, 1933 in Sanderson, Texas to Roy Elmer and Lydia Mae Mason. R.E. was a long-time resident of Crane where he married Evelyn Harris and they raised three children, Jeff, Bobby and Becky. He worked for El Paso...
Alfredo "Freddy" Molina Garza III
May 9, 2020
Alfredo “Freddy” Molina Garza III of Crane, Texas has passed from this world on to the next. Visitation will be open to the public from 9am-9pm on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Homes and Chapel. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, only 50 people inside the chapel at a time. Funeral services will be held at 10am on Thursday, May...
Eliseo G. "Cheo" Aguilar
May 3, 2020
Eliseo “Cheo” Gandara Aguilar was born on June 14, 1941 in Cotulla, Texas to Encarnacion “Chon” and Martina Aguilar. Eliseo went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 3, 2020 after 78 years of life here on this earth. On February 12, 1965, he married Vicky, his wife of 55 years. They lived in Cotulla for 7 years...
Eugene "Boob" Kelton
May 1, 2020
Eugene “Boob” Kelton, 87, Upton County rancher, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 at his home on the ranch. Born in Odessa to Bea and Buck Kelton on May 27, 1932, Boob grew up on the McElroy Ranch in Crane County with his three brothers, Elmer, Myrle, and Bill. He was baptized in the Methodist Church. According to the...
Vickie A. Ramirez
May 1, 2020
Eduvigis “Vickie” Ramirez, 75 of Crane passed away Friday, May 1, 2020 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. She was born on December 15, 1944, to Saturnino and Edvuigis Acosta, of Marathon, TX. A devoted wife, mother and homemaker, Vickie was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family. She took pride in taking care of her husband,...
Juanita Gutierrez Garcia
Apr 28, 2020
Juanita Gutierrez Garcia, age 93, passed away at the McCamey County Hospital on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. She was born on June 22, 1926, in Sheffield, Texas and was raised by her grandmother, Sotera Garcia. Juanita married Honorato (Nato) Garcia on April 11, 1948, in Sanderson, Texas and was married 69 years. Together they built a God-Loving family. They packed...
Gonzalo Luis Alberto "Beto" Valdez
Apr 23, 2020
Gonzalo Luis Alberto Villagran Valdez, more known by Beto with family and friends and Luis by those he worked with, went to be with our Lord and Savior on the afternoon of April 23, 2020. He was born on January 10, 1980, to his father Luis Valdez and mother Pascuala Villagran in Toluca, Mexico. He came to America in 2003...
Adrian Villegas
Apr 18, 2020
Adrian Villegas, 42, of Monahans, passed away 04/18/2020 surrounded by loved ones after losing his battle to a lengthy illness. Services will be private for immediate family but all others are invited to leave a tribute celebrating his life on the memory wall. Adrian was born on May 1, 1977 to John and Gloria Villegas in Crane, Texas. He was...
Patricia Mokry Bell
Apr 13, 2020
Patricia Mokry Bell 79, of Rankin, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020, in Rankin Texas. Viewing will be held on Friday April 17, 2020 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home 1503 Gaston, Crane TX. Graveside service for immediate family will be at Rankin Cemetery Saturday April 18, 2020, with Reverend Jon Lee officiating. Patricia was born on...
Leslie Ann Watkins
Apr 12, 2020
On Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, Leslie Ann Watkins passed away after a sudden illness in New Braunfels, Texas, at the age of 42. On March 9, 1978, a miracle child was born to Gayle and Jerry Watkins in Odessa, Texas. Born with a serious birth defect, Leslie started defying the odds that day and continued to do so throughout...
Pete F. Gomez
Mar 23, 2020
Pete F. Gomez was called to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, March 23, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Luz and Manuela Gomez, two daughters, Nancy and Lorena, and a sister, Sandy Nunez. He was a devoted Catholic where he was active in many ministries, including his service as a fourth degree knight for the...
Evans Turpin Jr.
Mar 20, 2020
Evans “Sonny” Turpin passed away unexpectedly on March 20, 2020 at the age of 85. He was born in Bastrop, Louisiana on December 19, 1934 to S.E. “Bud” Turpin and Mary Mae Dimmick. Evans graduated from the University of Houston in 1959 with a Petroleum Engineering degree. He was a 25-year member of AIME and he worked for Marathon Oil...
James Timmons
Mar 19, 2020
James Douglas Timmons went to be with Our Lord and Savior on March 19, 2020, surrounded by his girls and other family members. James was born on June 30, 1951, to James Leon and Dorothy Timmons in Freemont, Texas. James spent the majority of his life in Crane. He worked as a mechanic and truck driver. He married the love...
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