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William (Bill) Tidwell, Jr.

William (Bill) Tidwell, Jr.

Mar 27, 2024

William (Bill) Tidwell, Jr. 97, of Midland Texas, passed away on March 27, 2024 in Midland TX. Bill was born to William and Addie Tidwell on April 13, 1926, in  Altus, Oklahoma.

Bill was a veteran of WWII and served in the Army. Upon his discharge from the service Bill moved to McCamey, Texas in 1951 and worked as a typewriter...

Rosetta Faye Pool

Rosetta Faye Pool

Mar 26, 2024

Faye Pool, 89, born Rosetta Faye Lawson, on November   14, 1934 in Bellevue, Texas to Henry and Lois Lawson, went to be with her Heavenly Savior and loved ones on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

 

Faye met the love of her life, Price Pool at McCamey High School, where at first sight he said, “I’m going to marry that girl”. They...

Rob Adams

Rob Adams

Mar 16, 2024

Rob Adams love of life didn’t come to an end with his death.   Rob passed away on March 16, 2024, at the age of 55 suddenly and unexpectedly.  He left a big loving family who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.  He will live on through all of us.

Services will be held...

Anthony Darell Brown

Anthony Darell Brown

Mar 7, 2024

Minister Anthony Darell Brown Sr. was born May 6, 1963, in Odessa, Tx. to parents Reverend Euclid Eugene Brown Sr. & Rosie Peal Williams-Redic.

He accepted the Lord at a very early age. Anthony attended King Solomon, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Bethlehem, Church of the living God where he was ordained as a Minister under the direction of Titus Woodard, his...

Darla Kaye Rogers

Darla Kaye Rogers

Mar 3, 2024

On March 3 Darla K. (Rawls) Rogers joined her Mom and Dad in the arms of our Heavenly Father and Savior.

Darla was born to Ray and Lena Rawls on September 15, 1948.

Darla attended St. Louis, Oklahoma, and Lamont, Oklahoma school systems, she graduated from Lamont High School in Lamont in 1966. After graduation, she attended Cosmetology school in Enid Oklahoma. After successful completion of the curriculum Darla was employed at Elsie Rea's Beauty shop in Lamont. She was so good at her profession that she was in very high demand, and had to work at least twelve hours per day, six days per week to keep up with the demands of her...

Herman Lester Hooper

Herman Lester Hooper

Feb 13, 2024

Herman Lester Hooper, 98, of Midland, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2024 in Midland, Texas.

Visitation will be from 1:00-2:45 pm on Saturday, 2/17/24.  The funeral will be at 3:00 p.m. at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home with Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.  Burial will follow at the Crane County Memorial Cemetery.  Arrangements are by Shaffer-Nichols.  

Herman was born to Henry Lester Hooper...

Christopher Scott Lopez

Christopher Scott Lopez

Feb 11, 2024

A True Texas Cowboy

Christopher Scott Lopez, at the age of 53, was peacefully called home early in the morning on Sunday, February 11, 2024.  Chris was born on June 16, 1970, in Crane, Texas.  

 Chris was a larger than life presence.  He was a cowboy to his core.  Throughout his years he loved to ride horses and bulls, and fell...

Jerry Lee Whitaker

Jerry Lee Whitaker

Feb 9, 2024

Jerry Whitaker, age 81, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2024, in Odessa, TX, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 20, 1942, in Hobbs (Air Base City), New Mexico, to the late William (Short) Vester Whitaker and Mattie Mae Nave Whitaker who proceed him in death.  Also proceeded in death was his son Robert Matthew Whitaker...

Adelmira Lujan Carrillo

Adelmira Lujan Carrillo

Feb 9, 2024

 Adelmira Lujan Carrillo, known better by her loved ones as “Adele” or “Momo”, finished her race and entered into the Lord’s eternal presence on Thursday night, February 8, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends.

Adele was born on August 9, 1944, in Fort Stockton, Texas to Manuel and Lupe Lujan. She graduated from Fort Stockton High School in 1964, and...

Charles Royce Sheppard

Charles Royce Sheppard

Feb 8, 2024

Charles Royce Sheppard, 88 of Crane, TX. Passed away on February 8, 2024, in Abilene.

Charles was born March 10, 1935, but was reborn into the family of God as a follower of Jesus when he was a boy at a revival meeting in Richland Springs, TX at the Baptist Church there.  He loved Jesus and was a follower of His...

Herbert Michael Johnson

Herbert Michael Johnson

Feb 3, 2024

Herbert “Mike” Johnson, 75, of Odessa Texas, passed away on February 3rd, 2024, in Midland Texas.

Mike was born in Menard, Texas to Shirley Abernathy & Harland Johnson. He graduated from San Angelo Central High School. He married his soulmate Brenda (Staggs) Johnson on June 25th, 1971. Mike worked faithfully as a plant manager for Odessa Petrochemical Complex for 40 years....

Retta Carol Sharp

Retta Carol Sharp

Feb 2, 2024

Retta Carol Sharp passed from a life marked by long-term physical pain into the welcoming arms of her Savior on February 2, 2024. Born to a coal miner's family on August 30, 1933, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, Retta's humble beginnings in a devoutly Christian home were the bedrock of her unwavering devotion to God. One of six siblings, she graduated...

Paula Rodriguez

Paula Rodriguez

Jan 30, 2024

Paula L Rodriguez 73, of Iraan, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones on January 30, 2024. Paula is preceded in death by her parents Silverio and Josefa Lopez of Pearsall Tx. Siblings: Jose Luis Lopez, Silverio Lopez Jr, and Hortencia Rodriguez. Sons: Robert "Bobby" Calvert, and Edwin "Big Ed" Calvert.

Paula is survived by her husband of 23 years...

Kathy Ann Wiecken

Kathy Ann Wiecken

Jan 27, 2024

Kathy Wiecken, 72 of Imperial, TX and formerly of Williamsburg, MO., passed away on January 27, 2024.

 Services will be Sun Church Service dedicated to her at Northside Church in Fort Stockton.  Service will be 10:00 AM on Sunday, February 11, 2024 with Pastor Scott Owens officiating.

 Kathy Ann Weicken was born in Riverdale, ND to Joseph and Evelyn Donahue on October...

Anita Louise Cravens

Anita Louise Cravens

Jan 27, 2024

Anita Louise Cravens, 81, of Sheffield, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2024.    Graveside services will be on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 11am at the Sheffield Cemetery in Sheffield, TX. 

Nita was born August 7, 1942 to Joseph and Elizabeth Fitzgerald in Wichita, Kansas.  Nita spent most of her growing up years in Carlsbad, New Mexico where...

Johnny Foster

Johnny Foster

Jan 26, 2024

Johnny Foster, 70, passed away on January 26, 2023, in Abilene Texas. He was a beloved

father, husband, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by everyone that knew him.

Johnny was born on December 3, 1953, in Olney, Texas. He went to school in Archer City and

graduated from Iraan High School in 1973. After he graduated, he pursued a career...

Sandra Ann Rose Vickers

Sandra Ann Rose Vickers

Jan 24, 2024

Sandra Ann Rose Vickers, of Odessa peacefully went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 24,   2024. She was 76 years old. She is preceded in death by her parents, O.C. and Rita Smith of Alpine, Texas and her in-laws, Hurley & Rosa Faye Vickers of Odessa.

She is survived by her loving husband of over 50 years, Gary Vickers...

Bodine Johnson

Bodine Johnson

Jan 23, 2024

DELPHIA BODINE (“BODINE”) MOORE JOHNSON 

        It is with very heavy hearts that we advise of the passing of our sister, aunt, great aunt and friend, Bodine Johnson, a lifelong resident of Ector and Upton Counties. 

        Bodine was born August 13, 1935, in Iraan, Texas, to Floyd C. and Lorean Cook Moore, and passed away...

Sherry Emily Lanehart

Sherry Emily Lanehart

Jan 17, 2024

Sherry Emily Seagroves Lanehart, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, with her daughter by her side. 

The visitation will be Monday, January 22, 2024, at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home in McCamey, from 5pm to 7pm.  Celebration of her life will be, Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 10am at the First Baptist Church in Iraan with Pastor Bobby Palmer officiating....

Devon Ray Zimmerman

Devon Ray Zimmerman

Jan 13, 2024

 

Devon Ray Zimmerman, also known as Debo, passed away on January 13, 2024, at the age of 37 in Abilene, Texas. He was born on July 20, 1986, in Crane, Texas. Devon was an uplifting and encouraging individual who touched the lives of everyone he met.

 

 He was known for his loyalty and his ability to give his support and love...

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