Obituaries
Jesse Esquivel
Jun 10, 2025
November 6, 1965 – June 10, 2025Jesse Esquivel, 59, of Crane, Texas, passed away surrounded by loved ones. Born on November 6, 1965, in Monclova, Coahuila, Mexico, Jesse made his life and legacy in Crane, where he lived for most of his years.A hardworking man from a young age, Jesse began his career in the oilfield at just 16 years...
Evangelina "Eva" Urias Gutierrez
Jun 6, 2025
Our mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Evangelina Urias Gutierrez, 86, of Crane Texas, passed away the evening of June 6, 2025. “In her bed, in her room, in her house.” Something that was repeated to her, lovingly reminding her, she was safe and surrounded by loved ones.
Evangelina, known to many as Eva, was born in Buenavista, Mexico on October 19,...
Dollie Hicks Lynch
Jun 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dollie Hicks Lynch, who departed this life on June 2, 2025, after a brief illness. Born on May 20, 1954, in San Angelo, Texas, Dollie was the cherished daughter of William Walton "Barber Bill" and Arnold Maxine Hicks of McCamey, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents...
Brian Cunningham
May 26, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Brian Cunningham, who passed peacefully at the age of 62 on May 26th, 2025. Brian was welcomed into Heaven by his Lord and Savior, Jesus, and his beautiful bride, Susie.
Brian was an incredible Father, PaPaw, Brother, Uncle, and Friend. Words fall short to describe how much he will be missed....
Darren Brown
May 25, 2025
May 20, 1964 – May 25, 2025
Darren Brown, 61, of Iraan, Texas, passed away on May 25, 2025, after courageously battling melanoma. He died in the town where he was born and spent his life surrounded by the people and community he loved.
Born on May 20, 1964, Darren was known for his unwavering integrity, quiet strength, and deep compassion for...
Israel Granado Gomez
May 25, 2025
A much-loved father, grandfather, son, brother. Israel "Ira" Gomez 71 passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025.
Born on January 19, 1954, in McCamey, Israel was the loving son of Elena & Willie Garcia. Throughout his youth, Ira displayed extraordinary talent as an athlete and was especially admired as an exceptional basketball player. After graduating from McCamey High School in 1973...
Joyce Penn
May 19, 2025
Joyce Faye Parker Penn, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 19, 2025 from her home in Granbury, TX, surrounded by her three children.
Graveside services will be held at Crane County Cemetery, Crane, TX at 11:00 AM Thursday May 22, 2025. Arrangements by Nichols Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Chris Parker, Kyle Parker, Jason Pettit,...
Brittney Nicole Huertas Sotelo
May 14, 2025
Brittney Nicole Huertas Sotelo passed away at the young age of 33 on Wednesday May 14,2025.
Brittany was born September 27, 1991 in Monahans Texas. Her love for her family was boundless and cherished every moment spent with them. Brittney loved everyone she met.
Brittney was a special person and you knew without seeing her she was present by the sound of...
Steve McComb
May 11, 2025
Mr. Stephen (Steve) McComb, age 77, of Mertzon, Texas, passed away Sunday evening, May 11, 2025, at the Reagan County Care Center in Big Lake, Texas.
Steve was born June 14, 1947, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Paul and Wanda McComb. He attended Big Spring High School and then worked his entire life in the oil field with jobs from a floor...
Julio Lujan Carrasco
May 8, 2025
Deacon Julio Lujan Carrasco, 84, of Crane, Texas, was born December 20, 1940, in Ft. Stockton, Texas. Julio went to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 8, 2025, while he was surrounded by his family that loved him.
Julio had many names he answered to: Dad, PoPo and Grandpa – Juliooo. Julio worked all his life for his family. God was...
Freddy Lee Lanning
May 6, 2025
Freddy Lee Lanning, 70, of Crane, TX, left this earth on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, and returned to his heavenly Father.
Freddy was born March 21, 1955, to Van Lanning and Jimmy Hazel Lanning in Altus, Oklahoma. Freddy was a joker at heart, always telling tall tales. There wasn't a person that Freddy couldn't make laugh. He has a passion and...
Manuel Puentes Rodriguez
Apr 25, 2025
(December 4, 1941--April 25, 2025)
He will forever be missed but never forgotten; Manuel Puentes Rodriguez, 83, of McCamey, Texas passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 at McCamey Convalescent Center surrounded by his loving family. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend.
Manuel was born on December 4, 1941 in Providencia, Chihuahua, Mexico to Rumaldo and Simona...
Lynn Croker
Apr 24, 2025
Lynn Croker, age 67, of Crane Texas, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on April 24, 2025, after a valiant fight with brain cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 29, at the Nichols Funeral Home chapel in Crane, Texas. Burial will follow at the Crane Memorial Cemetery.
Lynn was born in Gorman, Texas to...
Charlotte Dean Sutherland
Apr 23, 2025
Charlotte Dean Berry Sutherland, 89, of McCamey, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the McCamey Convalescent Center.
Charlotte was born on November 2, 1935, in Ballinger, Texas to T.E. and Selma Berry.
She was a Radiologist and was always a loyal and dependable employee. Charlotte was a long-time member of the Church of Christ.
Charlotte was always there for her loved...
Epifanio Urias Montoya
Apr 7, 2025
Epifanio Urias Montoya, 69, of Crane, Texas, passed away on 4-7-25, in Crane, Texas.
Viewing will be 6 PM to 8 PM, Thursday April 10, 2025 at the Nichols Funeral Home, Crane, Texas.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM, Friday April 11, 2025 at Nichols Funeral Home with Tommy Parker officiating. Burial will follow at Crane Memorial Cemetery, Crane, Texas. Arrangements...
Hestan Allen Hall
Apr 6, 2025
Hestan Allen Hall left this world on Sunday, April 6, 2025, he was 41 yrs old.
Hestan was born in Crane Texas and soon became the son of Don and Hope Hall. He was the light of their lives. Hestan grew up and graduated from Crane High School in 2001 and continued his education at the University of Texas of the...
Joy Darlene Case
Apr 5, 2025
Joy Darlene McDougal Case 85 years of age passed away on April 5th, 2025 in Crane Texas. She was born on May 7th,1939 in Crane, Texas. She will be laid to rest with Graveside Services held on April 9th, 2025 at 3:00 pm with the Mary Street Church of Christ Minister, Ed Jenkins presiding, and with the Services of Nichols...
Henrietta Jo Peoples
Apr 2, 2025
Henrietta Jo Peoples, 79, passed away suddenly on the evening of April 2, 2025. She had been living in the Madison Medical Resort for the last year.
Henrietta was born July 7, 1945 in Brady, TX. She moved to Crane with her parents in 1951. She graduated Crane High School in 1964 and spent the majority of her life living in...
George Walton "Bud" Poage, Jr.
Mar 26, 2025
George Walton “Bud” Poage, Jr., passed away peacefully in Rankin, Texas on March 26, 2025. He was born July 10th, 1941, to Walton Poage and Helen Elrod Poage in San Angelo, Texas. He was raised in the ranching and rodeo culture of West Texas and was very proud of his heritage.
Bud graduated from Rankin High School and Sul Ross State...
Apolonio Gutierrez
Feb 27, 2025
Apolonio Lopez Gutierrez of Crane, Texas went to be with our Lord Jesus on February 27,2025 at his home in Crane.
Viewing will be at the Nichols Funeral Home on Thursday, March 6 from 9am to 9pm which will include a Rosary at 7pm.
Funeral services will be held March 7, 2025 at Good Shepard Catholic Church officiated by Bishop Michael Sis...
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