Obituaries

Howard Max Ramsey

Howard Max Ramsey

Aug 26, 2022

Howard Max Ramsey, 67, of Breckenridge, TX went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 26, 2022.

 

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 31st at the First Baptist Church in Iraan, TX with graveside services to follow at Restland Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the care and direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.

 

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Leandro Zapata

Leandro Zapata

Aug 17, 2022

Leandro Zapata, 81, of Iraan, Texas passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in McCamey, Texas. 

Mr. Zapata was born December 10, 1940, in San Carlos, Coahuila, Mexico, and moved to Iraan, Texas in 1974. Mr. Zapata was in the oilfield and natural gas industry, retiring in 2000 from Marathon Oil company.  He loved supporting the Iraan Braves, listening and...

Diamantina "Tina" Campos

Diamantina "Tina" Campos

Aug 16, 2022

Diamantina “Tina” Campos

April 9, 1959 – August 16, 2022

 

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of our mother, Diamantina “Tina” Campos, who lost her battle with cancer this morning.  She has been battling this disease for some time now, so we are comforted by the fact that she is no longer suffering.

 

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Juan Antonio "Anthony" Lopez Jr.

Juan Antonio "Anthony" Lopez Jr.

Aug 15, 2022

Juan Antonio “Anthony” Lopez

September 10, 1994 - August 15, 2022

 

It is with a broken heart that we announce the passing of our father, uncle, and friend; Juan Antonio “Anthony” Lopez Jr, who unexpectedly passed away on the night of August 15, 2022.

 

Anthony was born in Odessa, TX to Juan Antonio Lopez Sr and Norma...

Juan Sandoval

Juan Sandoval

Aug 14, 2022

Our Handsome cowboy has gone home to be with Jesus and the Love of his life.  Papa Juan passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022.  God took him peacefully. Papa Juan was loved by so many! 

 

Those in the community knew him well and watched him cruise the streets of Crane in his 1969 yellow El Camino. Papa...

Carmen Marquez

Carmen Marquez

Aug 8, 2022

Carmen Carrasco Marquez, “Momo”, age 81, of McCamey, Texas has been called to be the with lord on Monday August 8, 2022.  In her final days she was surrounded by her family.

Carmen was born in Fort Stockton, Texas on March 24th, 1941, to Juan Carrasco and Rosa Ortega.  She married her husband in 1959.  She loved cooking and baking...

Eldred Lee Park

Eldred Lee Park

Aug 5, 2022

Eldred Lee Park, 76 years old of Crane, Texas, has been called to be with the Lord on August 5, 2022.

Lee was born in Knox City, Texas on August 1st, 1946, to Eldred Leo Park and Rose Williams. He was an outdoorsman at heart, who loved camping, hunting and swimming, but most of all he was a kind, honest,...

Sue Nan Wilson

Sue Nan Wilson

Aug 5, 2022

Sue Nan Wilson, devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and faithful servant to our Lord entered Heaven on Friday August 5, 2022.

 

She was born in Port St. Joe, Florida on February 16, 1941.  She was a resident of Crane for 56 years.Sue was preceded in death by her loving parents A.C. and Wilnora Russell.  She is survived by Jesse,...

Marvin Lee Whatley

Marvin Lee Whatley

Aug 3, 2022

Marvin Lee Whatley, 93, of Rankin Texas, passed away after a short illness surrounded by family on August 3, 2022.

After serving 2 years in the United States Army he worked for Rankin ISD for 15 years and then retired after 20 years of service with the Rankin County Hospital District.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred...

Clark Lee Howard

Clark Lee Howard

Jul 27, 2022

Clark Lee Howard, age 90, entered his eternal home with Jesus and joined his wife, Marilyn, on July 27th, 2022, with his family by his side. Clark was born June 17th, 1932, in Ash Flat, Arkansas to Ralph and Geneva Howard. He attended Little Rock Junior College on a football scholarship, where he met the love of his life, Marilyn...

Pamela Laree Tarpley

Pamela Laree Tarpley

Jul 27, 2022

Pamela Laree Tarpley former resident of Crane, Texas passed away July 27, 2022, at Abilene State Supported Living Center where she spent the majority of her life.

 

Pam was born October 5, 1953, in Crane, Texas to Leonard Leon Tarpley and Nettie Laverne Wright Tarpley.

 

She is survived by one sister, Barbara Leach and her husband Walter...

Billy Joe Taylor

Billy Joe Taylor

Jul 20, 2022

Billy Joe Taylor 86, of Midland, Texas went home to meet the Lord July 20, 2022. He was born to Lona Mae and Floyd Denton Taylor on October 10, 1935, in Roscoe, Texas.

He married the love of his life Frances Mae Jones (Sue) on June 30, 1956, in McCamey, Texas.

Billy Joe was known for his big heart and...

Anna Marie Mills

Anna Marie Mills

Jul 19, 2022

 

Anna Marie Soell Mills

12/3/1942 – 7/19/2022

 

Anna Marie Soell Mills, 79, of Sanderson passed away on July 19,2022 at home. Marie was born on December 3, 1942 in Boerne, TX to Eddie Soell and Ruby (Wengenroth) Soell Meredith. She grew up on a ranch in Leon Springs and later lived in Boerne with her mom. She attended...

Michael Lee "Mike" Hall

Michael Lee "Mike" Hall

Jul 12, 2022

Michael Lee "Mike" Hall, age 68 of San Angelo, passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday,  July 12, 2022, peacefully, while surrounded by his loving family.  Mike was born on August 29, 1953, in Crane, Texas, to Jack and Ruby Hall. He graduated from McCamey High School in 1972.  He was an avid fan of the McCamey Badgers and...

Richard "Rick" Eugene Mooney

Richard "Rick" Eugene Mooney

Jul 11, 2022

Richard “Rick” Eugene Mooney, 70, passed from this life on Monday, July 11, 2022, in Sheffield, Texas. A longtime resident of Texas, Rick was born in Midland on November 24, 1951, to Bobby Joe and Betty (Davis) Mooney. He graduated from Lamesa High School in 1970 and later attended Odessa College with studies in Criminal Justice. Rick worked in the...

Ralph "Randy" Kennedy

Ralph "Randy" Kennedy

Jul 10, 2022

It is with heavy heart that I announce the death of my father, Ralph “Randy” Randall Kennedy on July 10th, 2022 following a brave attempt to beat cancer. Randy was born on December 29th, 1953, in Rankin, Texas. His working career was in the West Texas oilfield where he was known for his honesty, integrity and knack for working with...

Ruben "Rey" Gutierrez Jr.

Ruben "Rey" Gutierrez Jr.

Jul 6, 2022

 

Our beloved Ruben Rey Gutierrez left to enter into his new home on July 6, 2022. Rey leaves behind his father Ruben and Mother Tomasa, as well as his sister Robyn and brother Richie.

Rey loved his nieces Jordan and Stevie Gutierrez and nephew Marcus Rey Gutierrez as if they were his own. Rey had many good friends who...

David E. Rey

David E. Rey

Jul 4, 2022

 

David E. Rey, 77, of Wink, Texas left this earth on July 4,2022 surrounded by immediate family to be with those above us. 

 

David was born on October 17,1945 to the late Refugio and Anita Rey in Imperial, Texas. He married Margarita Corrales Aguilar on December 18,1971 in McCamey, Texas. They were blessed with 3 children.

 

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Edemencia Sanchez Rubio

Edemencia Sanchez Rubio

Jul 3, 2022

 

Edemencia Sanchez Rubio was born on December 19, 1936, in Ft. Stockton, Texas. Most everyone called her Nancy for short, and in her teen and early adult years she was affectionately known as "Mencha" by her family and friends. She grew up in McCamey, Texas, the 5th of 7 daughters to her parents, Epifanio and Julia (Cuellar) Sanchez. She attended...

Hilario Hernandez Vargas

Hilario Hernandez Vargas

Jun 30, 2022

Hilario Hernandez Vargas, 92, of Rankin, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at his home.

 

Hilario was born on January 14, 1931, in Mexico.  He was a rancher and had lived in Rankin for over 31 years.  Hilario was a Catholic.

He enjoyed being outdoors and working in his yard as well as welding.  Hilario loved listening to...