Obituaries
Chris Jones
Oct 31, 2021
Michael “Chris” Jones of Midlothian Texas passed away at Mansfield Methodist hospital on October 31st 2021 at the age of 53 years old. Visitation will be held Friday November 5th from 5-7 PM, and services will be held November 6th at 11 AM at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home with graveside service to follow. Chris was born September 12th 1968 to Durwood...

Lucille Annette Balko
Oct 30, 2021
LUCILLE ANNETTE BALKO - Lucille A Balko, 85, died October 30, 2021 at Manor Park of Midland. She was born February 19, 1936 in Sherman, TX. She is the daughter of Howard and Ruby Cecil, who both preceded her in death. Lucille graduated from Bells High School. She Married her first husband Virgil Paglusch, who served in the Air Force....
George L. Taylor
Oct 23, 2021
George Lee Taylor, 82, beloved husband, father and friend passed away on October 23, 2021 in McCamey, Texas. George was born on November 29, 1938 in Lone Grove, TX. He graduated from McCamey High School in 1956, and due to his love for the community he became a life long resident. He married Sylvia Leach of McCamey on February 14,...
Tommy Johnson
Oct 4, 2021
Tommy Johnson, 97, died on Monday, October 4, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Resthaven Cemetery in McCamey, Texas. Arrangements are under the care of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Homes of McCamey & Crane. Tommy spent most of his early years on the family ranch west of McCamey. He attended school in Sheffield...
Vanita P. Young
Oct 3, 2021
Vanita Paulette Young, 85, of Ector County, passed on to be with her beloved husband, and her Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 3, 2021. Vanita was born on January 20, 1936, in Hobbs, NM. She married Lester L. Young on November 20, 1951, in Gains County, Texas. He preceded her in death on February 17, 2011. Vanita loved to...
Rachel Tovar
Oct 1, 2021
Rachel Tovar of Crane, Texas departed us on October 1, 2021, to join her dearly departed father, Favian Tovar. Rachel is survived by her two children which made up the entirety of her whole world: her son, Christopher Nuno and Karissa Nuno of Crane. She is also survived by her mother, Manuela Tovar of Crane; her two brothers; Jody Tovar...
Candelario "CR" Carrasco
Sep 30, 2021
On September 30, 2021, Candelario "CR" Carrasco's journey on Earth came to an end. He was called home to be with his beloved wife, Ramona Carrasco, who preceded him in death. CR Carrasco, born on April 18,1938, was a loving and gentle man who greeted everyone he met with a smile. He was known for his kind spirit and giving...
Crysti McDonald
Sep 25, 2021
Crysti (Norvell) McDonald, would like you to know that her work here is done. From her birth in Crane, Tx on October 25, 1971, to her death on Saturday September 25, 2021, Crysti was a dedicated caregiver. She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, granddaughter, aunt, friend, and nurse who nourished everyone around her with love, faith, and...
Kenneth Duane Largent
Sep 18, 2021
Kenneth Duane Largent CRANE, TEXAS - Kenneth Duane Largent, age 89, died at the Odessa Medical Center, Saturday September 18. He was born in Elkhart, KS on November 26,1931 to Noah Chester Largent and Bertha Criddlebaugh Largent A graduate of Paonia High School in Paonia, CO, he attended undergraduate college at Western State College in Gunnison, CO, taught math at...
Valorie Amber Rogers
Sep 14, 2021
Valorie Amber Rogers, age 43, of Rankin, TX passed away on Tuesday September 14, 2021. She was born in Rankin on August 19, 1978. Services will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday September 18, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Rankin ,where Valorie was a member, with Pastor James Jones officiating. Afterward Valorie will be taken to Ater Cemetery...
Miguel "Mike" Madrid
Sep 9, 2021
Miguel ¨Mike¨ Madrid was born on Sept. 22, 1969 in Ojinaga, Chih. to Armando Madrid and Bernardina Rodriguez. He moved to McCamey as a young boy and later graduated from McCamey High. Mike was not only an excellent son, brother and uncle, he was also a wonderful friend to so many. He was passionate about always making sure that everyone...
Mike Jernigan
Sep 1, 2021
Mike Jernigan, 69, of Iraan, Texas, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021. A graveside service will be held at the Iraan Cemetery in Iraan, Texas, at 10am on Monday, September 6th. Mike was born December 14, 1951, to Emmett and Mary Jernigan in Monahans, Texas. Mike graduated from Monahans High School in 1970 and was an accomplished athlete in multiple...
Mary Cottingham
Aug 29, 2021
Mary Cottingham, 86 of Odessa, formerly of Crane passed away on Sunday August 29, 2021 at home. A private graveside service will be held in Crane County Cemetery on Thursday, September 2, 2021 under the direction of Shaffer Nichols Funeral Home. Mrs. Cottingham was born to Arvin and Frances Etheridge on April 1, 1935 in San Antonio, Texas. She graduated...
Buddy T. Cravens
Aug 29, 2021
Buddy T Cravens, 85, of Sheffield, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Buddy was born on January 4, 1936 to Carl Thomas Cravens and Laura Louise Hoover in Bonham, Texas. Buddy was raised in Crockett County on the family ranch that he loved. He is the great-grandson of William Peery & Laura McNutt Hoover - the first...
Shirley McMahon
Aug 28, 2021
Shirley Nadine (NayNay) McMahon joined her beloved Nonnie on August 28,2021, she was 54 years old. A graveside service will be held at the Sheffield Cemetery in Sheffield, Texas at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 3rd. She grew up in Sheffield, Texas alongside the Pecos River, being raised by her Grandparents Nonnie and Da, and attending school in Iraan, Texas...
Jacob Storm Lowery
Aug 26, 2021
Jacob Storm Lowery, 30, of Crane, Texas died unexpectedly on August 26, 2021, at Crane Memorial Hospital. He was born July 28, 1991, in Odessa, Texas to Evan and Betty Lowery. Jacob grew up in Crane, Texas, where he played football (#51) for- and graduated in 2010 from- Crane High School. Jacob had a passion for sports, especially football. His...
Samuel "Sammy" Balderas
Aug 19, 2021
Samuel “Sammy” Balderas passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021, in San Angelo, Texas. Sammy was born November 8, 1989, in San Angelo, Texas to Juan and Virginia Balderas. Sammy graduated from Iraan High School in 2009. Sammy was the 2009 Iraan High School Prom King. He was PROUD to be an Iraan Brave. Sammy graduated from TSTC Sweetwater in 2010...
Cpl John M. Bunyan
Aug 16, 2021
Cpl John M. Bunyan, 68, left this earth on Monday, August 16, 2021. He left this earth with a strong sense of love, not only for his family but for his community. John was born on December 1, 1952 in San Diego, California. In August of 1979 he met his wife Cindy and they were married on February 13, 1983....
Marshall Lee Alldredge
Aug 14, 2021
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the Restland Cemetery in Iraan.
Donna Clack
Aug 14, 2021
Donna Clack left this earth on August 14, 2021, to enter her heavenly home. She left behind a legacy founded upon her strong faith in God and her incredibly deep love for her family. For years Donna would start every day by enjoying the early mornings on her back porch and having her “coffee with the Lord”. She was a...