Obituaries

Jan 16, 2022

Charles Onmon Claburn, Sr. affectionately known as Charlie went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2022. He was born on July 27, 1934, to Minnie Beatrice Denny Claburn and Joe Ollie Claburn.

Charlie grew up and graduated from Monahans High School in 1953. Charles was a man of many talents. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting,...

Jan 7, 2022

Paula Francisco, 78, of Grandfalls, Texas passed away on Friday January 7, 2022 in Grandfalls. Paula was born in Fort Stockton, Texas to Elton and Jewel Cornwell on October 2, 1943. Paula married Charles Francisco on November 28, 1963. She worked at Grandfalls Royalty ISD as a tax assessor collector for 20 plus years. Once she retired, she enjoyed...

Jan 2, 2022

Kimberly Dawn Thompson was born on June 1, 1975 in Kermit, Texas. Kim was called home on January 2, 2022.

Kim loved her family, friends, sunflowers and cooking. Kim’s heart was larger than life. She was passionate for all those she loved- from her dogs, her children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters, plants, and life itself....

Dec 29, 2021

Martha Elizabeth Turner, 96, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on Wednesday December 29, 2021.

Martha was born in Leagueville, Texas of February 5, 1925 to Wood K McQuien and Charlotte Reeves. She was the youngest of 10 children and affectionately known as “Dink” to her many siblings. Martha was a faithful Christian, loving wife, mother and grandmother....

Dec 24, 2021

Janice Evans, 61, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 in Wickett, Texas.

Janice was born in Fort Worth, Texas to parents  Janie and Curtis Roy on May 20, 1960.

She was a wife, best friend, mother, grandmother, and friend to those of us she left behind. She was a believer, a sweet soul, a...

Dec 16, 2021

Thursday, December 16, 2021 our precious Momma Jo, Josephine Kinsey Smith entered into heaven’s gates. Momma Jo was born in Bellevue, Texas to Robert Wesley and Mary Francis Kinsey on April 25th, 1942. After graduating high school from Antelope, Texas she fell in love with Richard Allen Smith and they were married September 15, 1961. In their sixty years...

Dec 16, 2021

Bonnie Kay (Rawling) Kittridge, 72 of Monahans, passed from this life and into the arms of Jesus on December 16, 2021 in Monahans. She was welcomed into Heaven by her father, mother and brother, David Lee Rawling.

Bonnie was born on September 21, 1949 in Port Huron, Michigan to Gordon Lee Rawling and Betty Josephine (Clare) Rawling...

Dec 8, 2021

Linda Marie Crews Weldy at the age of 72 of Monahans, Texas went to be with our Heavenly Father on December 8,2021. Linda C. Weldy was born on November 11, 1949, in Delhi, LA to Lucious Crews and Leona Mae Langley. She married Gerald Weldy on October 14, 1995. She was a homemaker. Linda was a loving wife, mother,...

Dec 3, 2021

Alma Louise White peacefully passed away December 3rd, 2021, Midland, Texas, at the age of 99 after a long, loving, and full life. Louise was born in Loraine, Texas, Eunice and Milton Hamilton on March 5th, 1922. Louise graduated from Pecos High School and shortly after married Oma Ray White of Mentone. Upon marrying in 1940, Louise and Ray...

Nov 29, 2021

Susan Diane Clark Burton

Was born on March 14, 1960, in Tacoma Washington to Eldon Lewis Clark and Amy Ruth Clark. Shortly after birth they made the move to Texas. Susan graduated high school in Monahan’s. Then spent the rest of her adult life in Odessa where she married Ricky Burton. She worked for Gulf oil corporation...

Nov 20, 2021

Saturday, November 20th, 2021 marked the unforgettable day our beloved Mary Jane Ulrich earned her holy wings and departed on her well-deserved journey to Heaven.

Born on March 18th, 1932 to Keith and Lola May Carnes, she served as the eldest of five growing up in Rule, Texas, a town with less than 500 at...

Nov 20, 2021

Celestino Olivas passed away at his home on Saturday November 20, 2021, at the age of 81. Celestino was born on April 6, 1940, in Mulato, Chihuahua to Antonio and Fransica Olivas. In 1966 he married the love of his life Maria Olivas. They lived an inseparable life for 54 years.

Celestino enjoyed being outdoors. He was...

Nov 8, 2021

Raymond Joseph Briseño, Jr. 60, of Monahans, Tx passed away on November 8, 2021.

He was a hardworking husband, father, and PawPaw.

Raymond was born on May 12, 1961.  In Alamogordo, NM to Maria V. Briseño and the late Raymond J. Briseño Sr.

Raymond is survived by his loving...

Nov 7, 2021

Joel Porras 38 of Monahans, TX passed away on Saturday November 6, 2021, in Monahans, TX. Joel Porras was born in Pecos, TX to Ovel Rios Porras and Ninfa Porras on November 9, 1983.

Joel Porras is preceded in death by both his parents.

Joel Porras is survived by two sons...

Nov 1, 2021

Preston W. Vallie, 73 of Monahans died on November 1, 2021 in Monahans. He was born March 27, 1948 in Long Beach, California. As the Vallie family followed the oilfield Preston attended several schools in Texas, Arizona, and Pennsylvania where he graduated from Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. He continued his education at the Junior College level...

Nov 1, 2021

Yvonne Bellamy departed earth and entered her eternal rest with our Lord and Savior on November 1st 2021 at the age of 65. Yvonne was a loving, kind hearted person that always wanted to lend a helping hand. One of her many desires were to teach others about God and to lead then to a plan of salvation. While...

Oct 29, 2021

Sharron Cacy Cooper Barlen, 80, went to be with her Lord on Friday, October 29, 2021 at home surrounded by family in Monahans, Texas.  Sharron was born in Pampa, Texas to Marie and Ray J. Cacy on June 30, 1941.  Growing up in Monahans, she played the piano and organ for several churches during services and Bible schools. She...

Oct 27, 2021

Leonora Rodriguez, 84, passed away on October 27, 2021, in Odessa, Texas. Leonora was born on May 24, 1937, in Fort Davis, Texas to Gregorio and Clara Silvas. She married to the love of her life Fredrico Rodriguez for 66 years after getting married in Fort Davis, Texas.

Leonora always enjoyed sewing and listening to music. Most...

Oct 26, 2021

Mary Lou Chavez, age 65, passed away from this life on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Mary Lou was born on July 2, 1956 in Fort Stockton, Texas to Pablo Chavez and Modesta Rios.

Mary Lou loved singing, having outings with her family and friends. She loved the outdoors, and enjoyed having...

Oct 25, 2021

Jessy Gem Neves of Capitan, New Mexico and Monahans, Texas passed away October 25, 2021 in El Paso, Texas. Jessy was born on July 3, 2009 in Odessa, Texas to Jessica Neves and Christopher Fezner Ranallo.

Jessy attended 7th grade at Capitan Middle School in Capitan, New Mexico. She had many friends and loved spending time with...