Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
...
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
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...
John Dee Daniell
Jun 30, 2022
John Dee Daniell, 89, of Crane, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, in Crane.
John was born on September 19, 1932, in Abilene, Texas to Nathaniel and Anna Mae Daniell.
John and Bobbie moved to Crane in 1969. John worked as the Supervisor at the Perry Gas Plant for 4 yrs. He owned Big John’s Roustabout and also Big...
Oscar Velasquez Sr.
Jun 30, 2022
Oscar Velasquez Sr., 75, of Crane, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, in San Angelo, Texas.
Oscar was born on April 9, 1947, in Fort Stockton, Texas. He was a longtime resident of Crane and was a Catholic. Oscar was a diehard Green Bay Packers fan and enjoyed going to the casino.
He was preceded in death by...
Cynthia "Cindy" Elaine Bunyan
Jun 25, 2022
Cynthia “Cindy” Elaine Bunyan, 63, of Crane, passed away Saturday, June 25th 2022, at her home. Cindy was born on May 5th, 1959, in Ceres, California.
Cindy was preceded in death by her father, James Durham, her mother Alberta Wolford (Gulick), her brother Doug Durham, her daughter Heather Lawrence, her husband John Bunyan and her grandson Deven Garcia.
...
Roy Morales
Jun 18, 2022
Roy Leonard Morales, 44, passed away June 18, 2022, in Crane, Texas. Roy Leonard was born in Roswell, New Mexico, August 15, 1977, to Jose Leon and Mary Louise Morales.
Roy Leonard to his family and Roy to his friends, Roy was a world class story teller. At five years old, he would entertain his twin sisters with all...
Vandella Michelle Brown
Jun 18, 2022
Vandella Michelle Brown was born on December 3, 1967 in McCamey, Texas to William “Billy” Brown and Billie Louise “Lil Billie” Terry.
Michelle happily lived all of her years in McCamey, being raised by her father, Billy and her grandmother, Lillie Bell Brown. Michelle graduated from McCamey High School in 1986. Her favorite high school activity was...
Shirley Dean Brown
Jun 13, 2022
Shirley Bibby Brown
June 27,1937 to June13, 2022
Shirley was born June 27, 1937 in Colorado City, Texas to Homer and Ella Bibby.
Shirley attended school in Gorman, Texas, then family moved to Iraan, Texas. Shirley graduated as Valedictorian class of 1955. After high school she was employed by Ohio Oil company which later became Marathon Oil company....
Luisa Melendez
May 28, 2022
Luisa Melendez, 87, of Odessa, passed away on Saturday morning, May 28, 2022, at her home.
Luisa was born on June 21, 1934, in Mexico. She was a homemaker and member of the Church of Christ. Luisa had lived in Odessa for 25 years. She enjoyed gardening and tending to her beautiful flowers. Luisa loved spending time with her...
Teresa Tarin
May 25, 2022
Maria Teresa Tarin of Crane, Texas was called to Heaven on May 25, 2022. Visitation will be open to the public from 2pm-9pm on Sunday, May 29, 2022, and on Monday, May 30, 2022, from 9am-9pm at the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home Chapel in Crane.
Funeral services will be held at 10am on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at the...