Obituaries

Dec 15, 2022

Jimmy Rey Esparza of Odessa, Texas passed away peacefully to be with our Lord on December 15, 2022. Jimmy was born on October 15, 1949, in Fort Stockton, Texas to Ciriaco and Timotea Esparza who have preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Dora Ramirez and brothers Pablo Esparza, Arturo Esparza, and Fidel Esparza....

Dec 14, 2022

Edelmira “Eddie” Mota Montelongo Johnson Green, 89 passed away December 15, 2022.

 

Eddie was born in 1933 in Cuidad Victoria, Tamualipas, Mexico.  She married Edward Charles Johnson in 1952, while he was in the army. In 1956, Gulf moved the family to Crane, Texas.  Eddie moved to her current home in Gulf Camp in 1960. Her husband Edward Johnson...

Dec 11, 2022

Lucinda Nicole “Nicki” Adams

August 23, 1971 – December 11th, 2022

Lucinda Nicole “Nicki” Adams, 51, of Bronte, TX, passed peacefully on December 11th, 2022, after a long illness. She was born in Rankin, TX, on August 23, 1971, to Carol Ann (Hale) and Larry Guyger.

She is survived by daughters Erin (Adams) Mann and Robert of Greenwood, TX, and...

Dec 8, 2022

LaRenda Jo Kilgore, of Fort Stockton, Texas went home to her lord on December 8, 2022. She was 68 years old. She was born August 4, 1954, in Crane Texas, to Joe and Zona Day. 

 

She was a strong willed and spirited mother, nanny, sister and daughter. A master and expert of all things, and if you don’t think...

Nov 28, 2022

 

Pansy Nell Smart our loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend was called to her eternal home by our Lord on Monday, November 28, 2022.  She was born on June 26, 1940, in Caddo, Stevens County, Texas to Herman and Laura Kennedy whom have preceded her in death.

 

She is also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe...

Nov 26, 2022

Linda Kaye Kennedy, 80, passed from this life on Saturday November 26th, 2022 peacefully at home.

 

Linda was born in Wright City, Texas to A.W. and Garnett Kleam on August 10th, 1942.

Linda enjoyed sitting out on the front porch admiring her roses and watching the hummingbirds.

Linda received her GED in the late 1980’s and spent many years...

Nov 25, 2022

Eloma Yvonne Greer Ashwin, 84, formerly of Crane, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2022 in Marble Falls, Texas. She was born August 27, 1938 in Monahans, Texas to parents Elsworth and Lahoma Greer. She was proceeded in death by her parents, sister Laureen Terzich and brothers Dan Greer and Sandy Greer. Eloma attended Buena Vista schools in Imperial, Texas...

Nov 24, 2022

Juan Francisco Castilla “Paco” passed away unexpectedly in Crane, Texas on November 24th 2022 at the age of 44. Paco was born on January 29th 1978 in Del Rio Texas to father Francisco Dimas Castilla and mother Yolanda Esparza De Castilla.

 

He lived most of his childhood in Iraan, Texas. Then graduated from Crane High School in 1996 and...

Nov 21, 2022

Nov 18, 2022

David Wayne Puga was born in Crane, TX on October 8, 1965.  He passed away on November 18, 2022, at his home.

 

David was a graduate of Crane High School.  He is survived by his wife Sonja Puga.  Mother Esperanza “Hope” Hall.  Daughters Morgan and husband Nathan Burchett, Maegan Puga and Joe Gonzalez, and Peyton Puga.  Brothers Tony...

Nov 11, 2022

Buddy Ross Sutherland, 93, of McCamey, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022, in McCamey.

 

Buddy was born on April 24, 1929, in Cisco, Texas to Farris and Victoria Sutherland.  He had two brothers and five sisters.  

 

He graduated from OHS and later completed his associate degree.   Buddy served in the Army during the Korean War and...

Oct 29, 2022

After an extended illness, Billy James McGovern, 84 years old, passed from this earth into the loving arms of his savior, Jesus Christ on October 29, 2022.

 

Prior to moving to Fort Stockton Billy served in the military for 6 years, three of which were in Germany. He was a resident of Fort Stockton for approximately fifty years and...

Oct 14, 2022

James Edward Donowho gained his wings on October 14, 2022 in San Angelo Tx.

 

He was born to Bill and Helen Donowho on September 17, 1945. He was a dedicated member of Sheffield Tx and the Mother Holmes Baptist church in Sheffield. James Donowho was a hardworking man that would help anyone that needed his help. He really...

Oct 13, 2022

 

Brenda Rache Marcom, 48, of Midland, passed away on October 13, 2022 in Midland.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday,  October 29, 2022 at 10am at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home in Crane.

Rache was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to Alton and Brenda Mathis on December 30, 1973. She was a nurse who had a gift for serving and healing...

Oct 9, 2022

Beverly June Johnson was born in Sweetwater, Texas, on February 4, 1955, to Chub and Gladys Johnson. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her siblings and father in Odessa, Texas, on October 9, 2022. The good Lord spared Beverly of a serious illness and took her home quickly.

 

Beverly’s family lived in Sweetwater until they moved to Crane, and...

Oct 9, 2022

BETTY JANE PERRY GRAVES OF MCCAMEY TEXAS, PASSED AWAY ON OCT 9,2022.

 

VISITATION WILL BE BEGIN AT 11:30 AT SHAFFER-NICHOLS FUNERAL HOME IN MCCAMEY AND SERVICE WILL FOLLOW AT 2:00 AT THE RESTHAVEN CEMETERY IN MCCAMEY.

 

SHE WAS BORN AND RAISED IN MCCAMEY, TEXAS SHE WAS BORN ON FEB.25,1932 TO D.M. PERRY AND

MARQUERITE PERRY. SHE MARRIED DARRELL...

Oct 8, 2022

Horace Allen Peek, 81 of McGregor, Texas formerly of Crane, passed away on October 8, 2022 surrounded by his family. 

 

Horace was born on May 9, 1941 to Alice Lucy and Horace H. Peek. He married the love of his life Wanda Smart on May 11, 1962 in Crane, Texas. They were married for 60 years. He moved to...

Oct 8, 2022

Manuel U. Montoya Lara, was a caring and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.  He left this world on October 8, 2022 at the age of 70.  

He was born to Manuel Montoya Salcido and Lydia Lara Holgin in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico.

  

He married his wife of 49 years, Alma Silvia Ramos Valenzuela, on March of 1973.  Together, they had...

Oct 5, 2022

Omaga Christine “Chris” Valdez, 78, of Iraan, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, in McCamey.

 

Chris was born on July 11, 1944, in Stephenville, Texas.  She had lived in Iraan for over 44 years.  Chris was a member of the First Baptist Church in Iraan.  She enjoyed fishing, puzzles, working, and watching the Hallmark Chanel, but what she...

Oct 5, 2022

On Wednesday October 5th, 2022, Charles Michael Hill, husband, father of two, and grandfather of two passed away at the age of 69. Mike was born on December 9, 1952 in Stephenville, TX to Bill and Donna (Stephens) Hill. He received a degree in education from Angelo State University in 1976 where he met his wife Paula Loftin. The two...