Obituaries

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...

Jul 4, 2021

Robert Navarrete, 30, of Monahans, passed away on July 4, 2021 in Kermit.

Robert was born in Monahans to Manuel & Rocio Navarrete on November 16, 1990.

Robert worked as a well tester for many years. He enjoyed fast cars and would frequently get his truck stuck at the Sandhills.  He loved his...

Jun 26, 2021

Rafael R. Sanchez entered the gates of heaven in the early morning hours of Saturday June 26, 2021. Rafael was born June 9. 1947 in Monahans, Texas to Cleophas and Pedro Sanchez.

Rafael is preceded in death by his parents Cleophas and Pedro Sanchez and his brothers and sisters.

Those left to cherish his memory...

Jun 25, 2021

Bella Rose was born on July 23, 2018 in Odessa, Texas. She passed away on June 25, 2021 in Monahans, Texas at the age of two. She was the most beautiful girl we had ever laid eyes on. She had the most gorgeous brown eyes that we had ever looked into, with perfect little eyebrows and eyelashes to go...

Jun 11, 2021

Alicia Jaquez a lifelong resident of Carlsbad, NM entered into rest June 11, 2021 in Monahans, Texas.

She was born October 25, 1924 to Magaleno Jaquez and Canuta Pena Jaquez in Barstow, Texas.

Alicia is preceded in death by her parents Magaleno Jaquez and Canuta P. Jaquez, sister Merenciana Gomez, brother Trinidad Jaquez, and niece...

Jun 10, 2021

Hazel Nadeen Custer-Hendricks, 88, of Monahans, Texas passed away on June 10, 2021.

Hazel was born on April 23, 1933 in Eucha, Oklahoma to Bessie and Willie Custer. She married her husband C.W. Hendricks on December 7, 1949 in Lovington, NM. She was married for 63 years. Hazel was a devoted home maker and a member of...

Jun 1, 2021

Elizabeth Nicole Truex McKenzie, of Monahans, went to be with our Lord on June 1, 2021.  Elizabeth was born in Odessa to Patrick and Catherine Truex on July 31, 1992.  She grew up in Monahans and graduated from Monahans High School in 2010.  She was an active Girl Scout for many years. She especially enjoyed camping with the scouts. ...

Jun 1, 2021

Wilma Faye Nay, 85, passed away on June 1, 2021, in Monahans, Texas. She was born on December 9, 1935, in Mountainview, Arkansas to Hansford and Edith Freeze.

Wilma and her family moved to Wickett, Texas in 1944. She later married her husband James Nay Sr. on February 16, 1962, in Wickett, Texas. Wilma worked for Monahans...

May 20, 2021

Larry Kent Bagley, 87, of Monahans, Texas passed away on May 20, 2021.

He was born in Loving, Texas to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar and Tommie Jo Bagley.

Larry grew up in McCamey, Texas. At the age of 9 years old, Larry worked with his father in the oil field and started with Honeywell in...