Obituaries

Rosa Ramos Rodriguez

Rosa Ramos Rodriguez

Mar 16, 2019

Rosa Ramos Rodriguez of Midland, Texas, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at the Midland Memorial Hospital. Rosa was born on January 1, 1947, in Acuna Coah, Mexico. She lived most of her life in Rankin, Texas, before moving to Menard, and then later to Midland. Rosa was a homemaker and loved to cook and sew for her family....

Daniel H. Henderson

Daniel H. Henderson

Mar 7, 2019

Daniel H. “Biscuit” Henderson, 46, of Iraan, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019, in Midland, Texas. Daniel was born on January 2, 1973, in Spartanburg, SC. He married Crystayl Ann Smith on June 10, 2000. He was a supervisor for QES Pressure Control. Daniel loved riding his motorcycle with his sons and guns. He was a member of the...

Patrick J. Smith

Patrick J. Smith

Feb 27, 2019

Patrick J. Smith, 40, of Sheffield, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, in Iraan. Patrick was born on November 2, 1978, in Goldsboro, NC. He had lived in Sheffield most of his life. Patrick attended the Mother Holmes Memorial Baptist Church in Sheffield. Family was very important to Patrick and he enjoyed spending time with them and taking care...

Favian G. Tovar

Favian G. Tovar

Feb 18, 2019

Favian G. Tovar, 78, a mechanic/oil field machinist and longtime resident of Crane, TX lost his battle with lung cancer on Monday, February 18th. He was born January 20, 1941 in Buena Vista, TX. Favian was a hard worker, working until cancer prevented him to continue. He was a humble man with simple tastes with a generous spirit. Favian is...

Evelyn M. Pomroy

Evelyn M. Pomroy

Feb 14, 2019

Evelyn Brown Pomroy, age 96, passed from this life into her eternal home Thursday, February 14, 2019 in Midland, TX with her family at her side. Evelyn was born July 27, 1922 in Hale Center, TX living in Crane most of her adult life. She married James Greene Pomroy December 12, 1942. She was a homemaker and a dedicated Christian...

Norman R. Wagner

Norman R. Wagner

Feb 11, 2019

Norman Reinhard Wagner was born February 18, 1928 in Indian Gap, Texas to his parents Hugo Wagner and Minnie Mendors. He was the 3rd of 5 children. He married Lawanda Rue Coker and they had 2 sons, Art Wagner and Larry Wagner. Lawanda preceded him in death December 2003. Art preceded him in death August 2005. He is survived by...

Toribio C. "TC" Deanda Jr.

Toribio C. "TC" Deanda Jr.

Feb 6, 2019

“TC” Toribio C. Deanda, Jr. 78, of Crane, Texas passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019. He was born on April 24, 1940 in Ft. Stockton, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Toribio Deanda, Sr. in 1989; his mother, Dolores “Loly” Cuellar in 2011; and his sister, Corina Rivas in 1974. TC was a retired truck driver...

Curtis Austin Capps

Curtis Austin Capps

Feb 6, 2019

Curtis Austin Capps passed after a long illness on February 6, 2019, in Odessa, TX. He was born on August 17, 1947, in Belen, NM. He was preceded in death by his father Austin Bailey Capps, his sons Kirk Capps, Kenneth Capps and Kevin Capps. He is survived by his mother Dona Marie Capps Holliday of Midland, TX; daughter Cheryl...

Twila D. Griffin

Twila D. Griffin

Feb 6, 2019

Beloved Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend and Teacher, Twila D. Griffin, went to be with her Savior, February 6th, 2019 in Odessa, Texas. Born September 9th, 1960, in Crane, Texas and graduated in 1979 at Crane High School. Started a career in Radiology after receiving a degree at Odessa College, before realizing teaching was her passion, with a bachelor’s degree at...

Earnestine Vaden

Earnestine Vaden

Feb 2, 2019

Earnestine Jeffery Vaden was born on November 27, 1940, in Gilmer, Texas to the parentage of Richard and Charlie Mae Jeffery. She was a long-time resident of Crane, Texas where she grew up and accepted Christ under the Pastorage of her uncle, Reverend T. J. Hollins at an early age. Earnestine attended and graduated from Bethune High School. She also...

Ronnie Baze

Ronnie Baze

Jan 29, 2019

Ronnie Lee Baze, 65, of Crane, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, in Dallas.Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at the Crane County Cemetery with Tommy Parker officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.Ronnie was born on February 28, 1953, in San Angelo, Texas. He had lived...

Dorothy Keeney

Dorothy Keeney

Jan 25, 2019

Dorothy Keeney, loving wife, Momma, and Dody, 74, of Crane, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, January 25, 2019. Dorothy was born on February 6, 1944, in Crane and had lived in Crane most all her life. She married John L. Keeney, Jr. on June 17, 1966, in Las Cruces, NM. Dorothy was a homemaker,...

Coury Joseph

Coury Joseph

Jan 14, 2019

Coury “Kojak” Joseph, 46, of Crane, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019, in Midland.Coury was born on December 27, 1972, in Odessa. He was a lifelong resident of Crane and a 1991 graduate of Crane High School. Coury attended Navarro Junior College and began his career with the Texas Department of Transportation and was currently Maintenance Crew Chief. Coury...

Elmer Jones

Elmer Jones

Jan 5, 2019

Elmer Ray Jones passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019. He was born on July 13, 1938, in Breckenridge, Texas to Elmer and Bertie Amason Jones.Elmer was a Vietnam Veteran, having served in the Army. He received an Honorable Discharge in February of 1965. Elmer married Charlotte Hogue in Rock Castle, Virginia on October 26, 1963. Then in September of...

Ronald Tarpley

Ronald Tarpley

Jan 1, 2019

Ronald Lee Tarpley, 72 of Crane, Texas passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in Las Vegas. Ron battled with continual cardio issues as well as growths within his lungs. The staff at the Chutney Residential Home (Chris, Wilma and Maria) and Galaxy Hospice in Las Vegas lovingly cared for him during his time of need.Ron was born on November...

Gerald Woodruff

Gerald Woodruff

Dec 29, 2018

Gerald Lee Woodruff Sr., 82, of Crane, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at his home.Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at the Crane County Cemetery with Pastor Tim King officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.Gerald was born on October 12, 1936, in Albany, Texas. He...

Jose Pina

Jose Pina

Dec 15, 2018

Our beloved Jose O. Piña entered Heaven’s gates on Saturday, December 15, 2018. “Joe” as many knew him was a unique fella. He never met a stranger for too long. His outgoing persona made you want to be a friend of his in no time. He had a temper don’t get us wrong, but not too many wanted to cross...

Teresa Velasquez

Teresa Velasquez

Dec 12, 2018

On Wednesday, December 12, 2018, Teresa Velasquez, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister, passed away at the age of 75.Teresa will be lovingly remembered by her children Anabel and her husband Leroy, Tony and his wife Monica, Mark and his wife Cristina, and Jennifer. Teresa will also be forever remembered by her 15 grandchildren, Christina, Isaac, Celestina, Hayley, Josiah,...

Alicia Burton

Alicia Burton

Dec 10, 2018

Alicia (Alice) Ybarra Burton, age 58, of Sheffield, TX was called Home on Monday, December 10, 2018. She was born in Sheffield, TX on Wednesday, November 2, 1960 to the late Antonio and Teresa (Rodriguez) Ybarra.Memorial services will be held at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Sheffield, TX on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 1 p.m.Alice’s biggest joys in life...

Randy Saults

Randy Saults

Dec 10, 2018

Randy Lynn Saults, 60, of Crane, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018, in Odessa.Randy was born on March 15, 1958, in Limestone, TN. He had lived in Crane since 1984. Randy was hardworking and worked for many years as an equipment operator in the oilfield and was employed with Roberto’s Backhoe Services in McCamey.Randy enjoyed wood working, fishing, cooking...