Obituaries
Thomas Randal Greer
Jul 28, 2020
Thomas Randal Greer was born in Iraan, Texas, on October 20, 1939, to Edna Mae Graves and John L. Greer. He died on July 28, 2020, at Iraan General Hospital at age 80. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marsha Adair Greer, and a son, Joe Tom Greer. He was also preceded in death by his...
Ray Bland
Jul 22, 2020
George Rayford (Ray) Bland, 82 of Crane, died peacefully in his sleep at home on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Ray was blessed with good health, and it continued right up to his passing. Ray was born as George Rayford Bland on April 13, 1938, in Oxford, MS, to Fred and Clister Jo Bland. After high school, he moved to Andrews,...
Bobby Gene Williams
Jul 20, 2020
Bobby Gene Williams, 83, died peacefully at his home in Denton, Texas, Monday morning, July 20, 2020. He had been in declining health for sometime but valiantly continued on with life. He ultimately succumbed to the ravages of Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinson's disease and heart failure. Bobby was born in Antlers, Oklahoma, to Loyce Lee and Ida Mae Oliver...
Billy Joe "Bill" Conn
Jul 19, 2020
Born January 23, 1934 in Dumont, Texas, Billy “Bill” Joe Conn was the oldest of 9 children to parents, Venus and Bill Conn. He grew up in the panhandle and not only went to high school with Buddy Holly but also with the love of his life, Davene Sides. The two married in 1951 and in subsequent years had 5...
Ofelia White Rodriguez
Jul 18, 2020
Ofelia White Rodriguez, 80, of Sabinal and formerly of Sheffield, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020, in Sonora. Ofelia was born on March 5, 1940, in Fort Stockton, Texas. She had lived in Sabinal for the past 15 years, moving there from Sheffield. She was a hard worker – always keeping busy working in her yard, gardening, or cooking....
Elvira Williams
Jul 16, 2020
Elvira F. Williams, 96, of Crane, passed peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2020. She was born to Elena and Marcos Franco on February 20, 1924 in Shafter, Texas. She is preceded in death by both parents, husband, Darrell Williams; son, Mike Barrandey; brothers, Manuel Franco, Lalo Franco; sisters, Esther Robles, Elva Sailler, and Lala Allen; granddaughter Markki Holguin and son-in-law...
Jessie Sparks
Jul 12, 2020
Jessie Sparks, age 87, our beautiful, precious and loving mother and grandmother answered Jesus's call to return home to heaven on July 12, 2020. Jessie was born to Willie Bautista and Juanita Fernando Bautista in Sterling City, Texas on December 3, 1932. Jessie was a gentle soul who loved God, family and her community. Jessie was a "cafeteria lady" who...
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...
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,...
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...
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...