Obituaries

Feb 12, 2014

Linda Kay Edwards Green, after retiring with 22 years of service with the Bechtel Corporation, lost her courageous battle with cancer on February 12, 2014. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, February 15, 2014, at the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home Chapel in Crane with Reverend Tommy Parker officiating.Linda was born in Crane Texas on March 13, 1947...

Feb 12, 2014

Feb 11, 2014

Lloyd Wayne Lancaster, 79, of Crane, TX departed to Heaven to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 11, 2014. Lloyd was born in Menio, Iowa on April 18, 1934 to the late Thomas and Malissa Lancaster. He was preceded in death by his wife Nancy; and his son David; his sisters; Ollie, Lucille, Marie, Ivy, and Pauline;...

Feb 9, 2014

Gaylord Newell Russell, Jr. was called home on February 9, 2014. He was born August 8, 1946 in Shamrock Texas to Gaylord Newell Russell, Sr. and Gladys Stapp Russell. He spent his childhood years with his family in Shamrock. Gaylord joined the Army in July 1969. While serving in the Army he received two Army Commendation Medals with ‘V’ Device...

Feb 6, 2014

Jack Alvin Perry-(Da-Daw) was born January 31, 1931, to Marguerite Gertrude Legate (Mi-Mi) and Dewey Moses Perry. He was born in Rankin, Texas. Jack was one of eight children born to Marguerite.Jack Perry touched the lives of anyone he ever met. He believed in God, family, and having fun. He loved to laugh and cause others to laugh. He truly...

Feb 2, 2014

Jan 20, 2014

Mary “Janie” Lewis, 64, of Odessa, and formerly of Crane, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2014, at the Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.The family will be receiving friends at the Shaffer-Nichols funeral home in Crane on Friday, January 24, 2014 from 5pm until 7pm. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Saturday, January 25, 2014 in the Shaffer-Nichols...

Jan 20, 2014

André Allen Hinojosa, 21, of McCamey, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2014, at his residence.Funeral Mass will be held at 3pm on Saturday, January 25, 2014, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Deacon Felix Segura officiating. André was born on November 8, 1992, in Iraan, Texas. He was a Catholic and a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic...

Jan 11, 2014

Vera Lee Smylie Lucus, 92, of McCamey, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014, at the McCamey HospitalGraveside services will be held at 10am on Monday, January 13, 2014, at the Resthaven Cemetery in McCamey with Minister James Johnston officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.Vera was born on September 19, 1921, in Spearman, Texas....

Jan 2, 2014

Hazel Christine Day—affectionately known as "Mimi", 87 of Rankin, Texas passed away January 2nd in Midland, Texas. She was born December 31st, 1926 in Bronte, Texas to Hazel and Lavada Yocham. Christine attended public school and graduated from Rankin High School. She was a gifted student and talented writer who won the state –wide competition in Ready-writing her senior year...

Jan 1, 2014

Jesse Matthew Barrera, 29, aka Cowboy, of Iraan Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of January 1, 2014. He was born to Jesse and Lupe Barrera February 8, 1984 in Iraan, Texas. He was raised in Big Lake, Texas where he attended school graduating from Reagan County High School in 2002. He...

Dec 27, 2013

William Robert "Bob" McGuire Sr., 92, of Crane, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013, at the Crane Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 30, 2013, at the Crane County Cemetery with Minister Mike Smith officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. Bob was born on October 7,...

Dec 27, 2013

Delores Heydle, 85 of Odessa, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2013, at the Crane Care Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 31, 2013, at the Desdemona Cemetery in Desdemona. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home of Crane. Delores was born on November 27, 1928, in Rising Star, Texas....

Dec 22, 2013

Guadalupe Villanueva, 88, of McCamey, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 22, 2013.Rosary will be said at 7pm on Thursday, December 26, 2013, at the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home Chapel in McCamey. Funeral Mass will be held at 1pm on Friday, December 27, 2013, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in McCamey with Father Laurent Mvondo officiating. Burial will...

Dec 21, 2013

Deborah "Deb" Lynn Ausbern, born August 3, 1951, in Akron, OH. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 21, 2013.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 26, 2013, at the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Holmes officiating. Burial will follow in the Crane County Cemetery with arrangements under the care...

Dec 19, 2013

Roy H. Zarate, 55, of McCamey, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2013, at Midland Memorial Hospital.Rosary will be said at 7pm on Sunday, December 22, 2013, at the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home Chapel in McCamey. Funeral Mass will be held at 2pm on Monday, December 23, 2013, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in McCamey with Father Laurent Mvondo officiating....

Dec 17, 2013

Ines H. Jimenez, 80, of Crane, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013, in El Paso, Texas.Rosary was said at 7pm on Sunday, December 22, 2013, at the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home Chapel in Crane. Funeral Mass was held at 11am on Monday, December 23, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Father Laurent Mvondo officiating. Burial followed in the...

Dec 17, 2013

Marjorie "Puzz" Gallion, 85 of Crane, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 17th 2013. Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, December 21, 2013, at the Crane County Cemetery with Reverend Tommy Parker officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home of Crane. Puzz was born on June...

Dec 13, 2013

Oscar Murguia, 40, of Crane, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013, at the Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas. Rosary will be said at 7:00 PM on Sunday, December 15, 2013, at the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 16, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Crane with...

Dec 7, 2013

Antonio Valdez Quintero, 83, of Iraan, went home to be with his heavenly father on Saturday, December 07, 2013, at Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland, Texas. Antonio was born on March 10, 1930 in Villaunion, Coahuila, Mexico. He worked as a ranch hand in his early years and thereafter, in the well service industry. He married Ninfa Rivera on August...