Obituaries

Sep 8, 2021

Angela “Kay” Gearard, 59, of Monahans, Texas, passed away September 8, 2021, with her family by her side.

Angela Went to Monahans High and played volleyball and basketball for the Monahans Lady Loboes. She later dropped out of school at 17 when she got pregnant with her first child, Nicole Gearard. A daughter that she loved and...

Sep 7, 2021

Teclo O. Bustamantes, 89, of Monahans, Texas passed away on September 7, 2021. He was born in Fort Davis, Texas to Teclo N. Bustamante and Eloisa O. Bustamante on November 21, 1931. Teclo married the love of his life and wife of 69 years, Gloria Silvas, in Fort Davis on May 14, 1951.

Teclo worked and retired...

Aug 31, 2021

Belinda Joy Sprouse, 48, passed away on August 31, 2021, in Monahans, Texas. Belinda was born on August 16, 1973, to R.A. Russell and wife Glenda Russell in Kermit, Texas. Belinda married the love of her life Allan Sprouse on September 11, 1992, in Monahans, Texas.

Belinda attended high school in Monahans, Texas but soon moved to...

Aug 23, 2021

Avery Nevaeh Contreras, 4, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on August 23, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Avery was born in Odessa, Texas to parents Gladys Lopez and Marcus Contreras on October 14, 2016.

Avery is preceded in death by her grandmother Glenda Contreras and Great Aunt Lana Franco.

Avery is survived by...

Aug 22, 2021

Ludivina “Ludi” Hinojos Marquez, 66, passed away on August 22, 2021 in Grandfalls, Texas. She was born on December 20, 1954 to Angel Gonzales and Otilla Galindo Huerta in Mexico.

Ludi was a extremely hard worker and took much pride in her work. When she wasn’t working in her restaurant cooking for her guest you...

Aug 18, 2021

Margarita Eddylene Nixon, 75, of Frisco, Texas, passed away on August 18, 2021, in Plano, Texas.

Margarita was born in Uvalde, Texas to parents Edward and Margarita Moron on December 9, 1945.

She was raised in Uvalde, Texas where she attended school at Sacred Heart Catholic school and Uvalde High School where she graduated in...

Aug 15, 2021

Emma Evalee Tinney Watkins-Ward, 93, passed away on August 15, 2021 in Midland, Texas. Emma was born on November 13, 1927 in Winters, Texas to James Author and Ida Mae Roberts Tinney. Emma married her first love Cecil Edgar Watkins on April 15, 1949 in Brownwood, Texas. After her husband passed away she found her love for James “Jack”...

Aug 13, 2021

Duane Sanders passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 13, 2021.

Duane Sanders was born on July 11, 1958 in Kansas City, MO. and lived the majority of his life in Texas. He was a graduate from Permian High School ( Go MOJO ). He loved people, music, & cooking ( especially Bar-B-Que ). He was...

Aug 8, 2021

Leo John Bookmiller of Grandfalls, Texas passed away in his home on August 8, 2021 at the age of 90 years old. Leo’s wife Fern Lousie Bookmiller passed away on August 9, 2018 in their home in Grandfalls, Texas at the age of 85 years old. This will not be a usual obituary; this is going to be a...

Aug 6, 2021

Billie Frances McDaniel, 83, of Imperial Texas, left her mortal body behind and is now with the Lord Jesus Christ, early on the morning of August 6, 2021. Although she will be missed and we grieve her departure, on the other hand we can rejoice for her as she has left the “sufferings of this present time” and is enjoying...

Aug 1, 2021

William Scott Workman Jr., 63, passed away on August 1, 2021 in Odessa, Texas.

William was born on March 5, 1958 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to parents Mary and William Workman.

Jul 29, 2021

Calvert “Wade” Shirley was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He left this world on July 29, 2021 at the age of 89 in Odessa, Texas.  He was born to O.T. and Melva Shirley on May 26, 1932 in Gridley California and lived most of his life on the family farm in Northern California. During the Korean War, he...

Jul 27, 2021

Ralph Shearon Crews passed away in Monahans on July 27, 2021, at the age of 78, after a long illness.

Ralph was born on August 14, 1942 to James Franklin Crews and Dorothy Mae Owen in Barton AR.

The family moved to Texas when Ralph was just six months old.

Ralph served in...

Jul 24, 2021

Miguel Enriquez Rodriguez, 53, passed away in McCamey, Texas. Miguel was born on San Antonio, Texas to Alicia and Adolfo Rodriguez on September 18, 1967. He married his wife Margarita Valecaz Lucelo on March 25, 2013. Miguel graduated from Grandfalls Royalty High School in 1988. He always loved taking a nice cruise on his motorcycle any chance he got....

Jul 23, 2021

Judith Lara was born on July 2, 1981 in Odessa Texas. Judy died on July 23, 2021 surrounded by those who love her most. She is the daughter of Hilda Marquez and Efren Agundis. Judy will be greatly missed by those who knew her. When we remember Judy we think of words like generous, kind, loving but one word...

Jul 23, 2021

On Friday, July 23rd 2021, Marciano Zepeda Diaz passed away at the age of 64. Mark, as he was affectionately known as, had a passion for adventure. He was an active outdoorsman, personal fitness trainer, and a beloved PawPaw. Marciano was preceded in death by his Father, Marciano Diaz Sr. (Opa). He is survived by Aczuena Diaz (Mother), Javier...

Jul 23, 2021

Amy Ruth Clark was born May 9, 1942 in Seguin, TX to Stella Hobbs and Jim Baker. Married Eldon Clark December 12, 1957 in Tacoma, WA.

Survived by son Dennis Clark and daughter Susan Burton as well as nephew Kirk Clark who was like one of her own. Grandchildren Jessica Avalos, Jennifer Mccleaf, Jennifer Norris,...

Jul 19, 2021

Shirlene Ann Viasana, 64, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on July 19, 2021 in Midland, Texas.

Shirlene was born in Sulphur, Louisiana to her parents David and Annie Williams on July 28, 1956.

She moved to Monahans in 1977. Shirlene married her husband Regino Vicente on February 20, 1977 in Monahans, Texas.  Shirlene was known...

Jul 17, 2021

Cortana Jade Lackey passed away on July 17, 2021, in Monahans, Texas. Cortana was born on December 7, 2020, in Odessa, Texas to Joshua Lackey and Jaeanna Russell.

Cortana was dearly loved by her family. She was her mommy’s world; and loved to watch her daddy with a big smile on her face. Her smile and giggle...

Jul 9, 2021

Jose Martinez Davila was born September 14, 1928 in Pecos, Texas, and died in Monahans, Texas at the age of 92.

Jose started working at George Bentley Construction in Grandfalls and then moved to Monahans when the company relocated to Monahans. He worked many years as a construction foreman and supervised the construction...