Obituaries

Aaron Sparks

Aaron Sparks

Oct 24, 2019

Aaron Bruce Sparks, 51, of McCamey, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019, in McCamey.Bruce was born on May 14, 1968, in San Angelo, Texas. He was a Navy Veteran, having fought in the Gulf War. He was an electronics technician.Survivors include his wife, Dawn Ingham of McCamey; his father and stepmother, Rodney and Freda Sparks of Slidell, LA; his...

Lourdes Tavarez

Lourdes Tavarez

Oct 22, 2019

Lourdes Levario Tavarez, at the age 71, he went to heaven on October 22, 2019. Lourdes was born in La Mula, Mexico on February 11, 1948 to the late Basilio and Enriqueta Tavarez. Lourdes is preceded in death by his sister Juana Tavarez Levario, sister Usebia Tavarez, brother Manuel Tavarez, brother Jesus Tavarez, Luciano Tavarez, grandson Joseph Anthony Tavarez, grandson...

Billy Trevino

Billy Trevino

Oct 18, 2019

Billy Trevino, Jr., 30, of Odessa, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019, in Odessa.Billy was born in Kerrville, Texas on October 17, 1989, making his entrance into this world on the same day as one of the largest earthquakes on record in San Francisco. He was big hearted and loving, super dad. Billy was an amazing uncle, and brother....

Larry Gene Wagner

Larry Gene Wagner

Oct 12, 2019

Larry Gene Wagner was born February 18, 1952 in Crane, TX to Norman and Lawanda Wagner. He was the youngest of 2 sons. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Lawanda and only brother Art Wagner. He is survived by his kids, Lindsey Wagner, TJ, Heather, Ethan and Averi Wagner, Lee, Krystal, Skylar and Colt Wagner all...

Juan Jaime Aranda

Juan Jaime Aranda

Sep 27, 2019

Juan Jaime Aranda, 44 of Crane, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019, at his home. Juan was born on August 25, 1975, in Andrews, Texas. He had lived in Crane since 1991. He was a Reverse unit operator in the oilfield. Juan loved riding his motorcycle and working on his grandfathers 1950 Ford pickup. He was a member of...

Lois Laney

Lois Laney

Sep 27, 2019

Lois Laney was born to Esther and Elbert Walters on April 2, 1918 in Montague County, Tx. and went to meet her Heavenly Father on Sept. 27, 2019 in Odessa, Tx. Lois married Henry L Lawson on Nov. 7, 1933 and were married for 46yrs until his passing on Dec. 4, 1979. She and Henry moved to Odessa, Tx, from...

Ernest William Smetak

Ernest William Smetak

Sep 17, 2019

Ernest William Smetak passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the age of 88 years. He was born on September 29, 1930 in West Texas. He was the 5th of 16 children born to Frank, Sr. and Rosa Smetak. He was preceded in death by his parents; Son - Alan Smetak; Brothers-AJ, Paul, Ben, Dan, Charlie, Frank, Jr.; and...

Donald Ray Hall

Donald Ray Hall

Sep 16, 2019

Longtime Crane resident, Donald Ray Hall passed away Monday September 16, 2019. Don was born on October 26, 1942 in Depew Oklahoma. Don joined the United States Army in 1962. He then moved to Texas as fast as he could and arrived in Crane in 1967. He soon met and married the love of his life, Hope (Esperanza) Hall in...

Billy Neal Storie

Billy Neal Storie

Sep 13, 2019

Billy Neal Storie, 60, of Austin, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019, at his home in Austin. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, September 22, 2019, at the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home Chapel in McCamey with Reverend Ted Creech officiating. Burial will follow in the Rankin Cemetery. Arrangements are under care and direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral...

Dorothy Moore

Dorothy Moore

Sep 11, 2019

Dorothy Moore, 80, of Ft. Stockton, Texas joined her Savior and Lord September 11, 2019. She was born on January 26, 1939 in Nelson, Az. Dorothy was the loving wife of Jim Moore. They married on December 20, 1958 in Seligman, Az. They later settled in Fort Stockton in 1963. Dorothy enjoyed taking family pictures and putting them in albums,...

Raymond Walker

Raymond Walker

Sep 10, 2019

Raymond was born on November 1, 1947 in Dawson Tx, but relocated to Odessa Tx, where he met his wife of 46 years, Glenda Walker and raised two sons Lamont and Armond Walker. Raymond retired from the City of Odessa as a decorated Firefighter, saving many lives, but more importantly serving as a role model to countless youth and citizens...

Ramona Carrasco Barrandey

Ramona Carrasco Barrandey

Sep 2, 2019

Ramona Carrasco Barrandey, 92, of McCamey, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019, in Midland. Ramona was born on February 14, 1927, in Mexico. She married Estanislado (E.T.) Barrandey on April 12, 1947, in Presidio, Texas. Ramona was a longtime resident of McCamey. She was a devoted member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church for over 6o years. She was...

Adrian David Ramirez

Adrian David Ramirez

Aug 30, 2019

Adrian David Ramirez, age 37, of Crane, went to be with the Lord Jesus on Friday, August 30, 2019, at his home. He was born in Crane, Texas on April 17, 1982 to Juan and Minnie Ramirez. Those left to cherish his memory are his parents Juan and Minnie Ramirez; his brothers, Johnny Ramirez and wife Marsha, and Roy Ramirez...

Juan Gonzalez Ibarra

Juan Gonzalez Ibarra

Aug 25, 2019

Juan Gonzalez Ibarra, 84, of McCamey, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019, in Odessa. Rosary will be said at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home Chapel in McCamey. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Resthaven...

Dr. Edwin R. Franks

Dr. Edwin R. Franks

Aug 19, 2019

Edwin R. Franks, M.D. died on August 19 in Iraan, Texas at age 90. He said you only came to Iraan for two reasons: you either intended to come or you were lost. He intended to come. Over an estimated 3,000 babies, 10,000 patients and 59 years later, with always twinkling eyes, Dr. Franks said, “…nothing’s given me an ulcer,...

Horacio Montemayor Jr.

Horacio Montemayor Jr.

Aug 3, 2019

Horacio Montemayor, a devoted husband, son, brother, cousin, and friend, passed away at the age of 45 on Saturday, August 3, 2019 in Odessa, Texas. He was born on April 29, 1974 in Dinuba, California to Elsa and Horacio Montemayor. Horacio loved his wife, family, friends and his fur babies Nila, Sophie and DoDo. His favorite teams were the San...

Frank Anderson Duncan

Frank Anderson Duncan

Aug 3, 2019

Frank Anderson Duncan, 68, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019, in San Antonio, TX, where he was living temporarily after evacuating from Hurricane Harvey. Frank was a long-time resident of Rockport, TX. After a short illness, he passed, surrounded by family and love. Frank leaves behind his brother, Britt Duncan, and sisters, Jo Ann Duncan, Toni Duncan, and Kannika (Duncan)...

Hellen Wright Remy

Hellen Wright Remy

Jul 31, 2019

Hellen Wright Remy passed from this earthly plane on July 31, 2019. She was born January 20, 1923, in La Porte, Texas. Her parents, Alexander and Rachel Nagy, were Hungarian immigrants. Hellen was a proud first generation American. She learned English, attended school in LaPorte, and was valedictorian of her senior class. In 1942, she married Robert Neal Wright, who...

Ollie Ruth "Sis" Brazeal

Ollie Ruth "Sis" Brazeal

Jul 30, 2019

It is very possible that most folks, family and close friends alike, don’t know that “Sis” Brazeal’s given name was Ollie Ruth Brazeal. As a young girl growing up in West Texas during the 1930’s her older brother, Otis Turner, gave her the nickname “Sis”. Her younger brother, Ralph, lovingly refers to his older sister as “Sissy.” Her brothers’ affectionate...

Isidra A. Rodriguez

Isidra A. Rodriguez

Jul 30, 2019

Isidra A Rodriguez, 70 of McCamey, TX, passed away on July 30, 2019 in McCamey. Isidra was born on May 15, 1949 in Alamos de Marquez, Coahuila Mexico to Luis and Leandra Alonzo. Isidra was best known for her famous tamales (unfortunately neither of her daughters inherited that talent), her faith in God, and her infinite love for all her...