Obituaries
Melody Carrasco Lopez
Nov 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Melody Carrasco Lopez
On Friday, November 21, 2025, Melody Carrasco Lopez was taken suddenly from this earth.
She was one of the most radiant souls Crane, Texas, has ever known. Her infectious smile and warm southern hospitality touched all who had the privilege of meeting her, but it was her golden aura that truly set her apart. To...
John "Johnny" Gilbert Sanchez
Nov 15, 2025
John “Johnny” Gilbert Sanchez went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2025.
He was born on May 4, 1962, in Crane, Texas to Gilbert and Alcaria Sanchez.
On September 18, 1982, he married the love of his life Amelia Sanchez, and they went on to have three children Laura Sanchez, Stephanie Esparza, and Matthew Sanchez. Son in law Marq Esparza,...
Dustin Owen Brown
Nov 14, 2025
Dustin Owen Brown, 40, of McCamey, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Dustin was born on May 18, 1985, in Iraan, Texas. He was a lifelong resident of McCamey and a graduate of McCamey High School. Dustin loved everything outdoors, from arrowhead hunting, rock collecting, fishing, but his passion was hunting. He...
Glenda Jo Strand
Nov 9, 2025
July 29, 1938 – November 9, 2025
Glenda Jo Strand, 87, of Odessa, Texas passed away on November 9, 2025 at Madison Medical Resort. Born on July 29, 1938, in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Glenda was the daughter of Loy Vasco Morris and Clara Oneta Morris. Glenda married Morris Lee Strand on July 31, 1955, in Tucumcari, New Mexico. They moved to...
Eva Valenzuela
Nov 7, 2025
Eva Valenzuela, 97, from McCamey, Texas, passed away peacefully November 7, 2025. She was born and raised in Fort Stockton, Texas on September 24, 1928.
Eva was preceded in death by her parents, Saturnino and Tomasita Gonzales, and by the love of her life, Luis Valenzuela Sr. They were married for 63 years.
She is survived by her children Olga Venegas (late...
Charles Ray Taylor
Nov 4, 2025
February 6, 1941 – November 4, 2025
Charles Ray Taylor left his loving home on Earth to join the arms of his Heavenly Father on November 4, 2025, at 3:04 a.m.
Charles was born on February 6, 1941, in Breckenridge, Texas, to Thomas and Ruth Taylor.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas James Taylor; mother, Ruth Mae Ponder Taylor; his...
Alvino Ramirez Mendez
Nov 2, 2025
Alvino Ramirez Mendez, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the age of 77.
He was preceded in death by his father, Patricio A. Mendez; his mother, Alcaria Ramirez Mendez; his sisters, Lucia Mendez Ortiz and Anita Mendez; and his brothers, Ambrosio, Santiago, and Nolberto Mendez.
Alvino was born on March 31, 1948, in Monahans, Texas. He...
Otha Lee Tipton Jr.
Oct 27, 2025
Otha Lee Tipton Jr. passed from this life October 27th, 2025, at the age of 68, peacefully in his home with those he loved by his side.
Otha Lee Tipton Jr. was born March 7,1957 in Oregon to Lu’Vada Lanning (Tipton) and Otha Lee Tipton Sr.
Otha married his wife Sherry Tipton in Texas in 1983 and raised 2 wonderful sons James...
Carolina (Carol) Armendarez
Oct 26, 2025
Carolina Armendarez (Carol), age 81, reunited with the love of her life, Sunday morning on October 26, 2025, at the Rankin County Hospital District, surrounded by her loving family, two days shy of turning 82 years young.
Carol was born on October 28, 1943, in Sheffield, Texas, to two loving parents, Albert and Rosie Rodriguez. She had nine siblings. Carol met...
Jose T. Barrandey
Oct 24, 2025
Jose Tavarez Barrandey was born on May 12, 1929, in Shafter, Texas, to Andrea and Jose Barrandey. He was the fourth of five children. The family lived on a farm in Shafter for many years before making their home in McCamey, Texas.
Jose married Guadalupe Abalos, and together they raised four children. He worked for the Texas Highway Department for 37...
Delia Acosta Ramirez
Oct 10, 2025
Delia Acosta Ramirez , 59, of Odessa, passed away on Friday, October 10th, 2025, In Fort Stockton Tx. surrounded by loved ones after a 3yr battle with lung cancer.
Delia was born on July 27, 1966, in Alpine Tx. To Magdaleno (Mike) and Eduvigis (Vickie ) Ramirez. Delia enjoyed dancing spending time with her grandchildren and great grand baby, and watching...
Pauline Chambers
Oct 10, 2025
February 6, 1934 – October 10, 2025
Pauline was born in Post, Texas during the Great Depression to Lorenzo Carl Chambers and Ola Alvada Daniels-Chambers. They had 7 children-James Roy, Betty Louise, Irma Irene, Nellie Lorraine, Floyd Howard, Edith Pauline, and Carl Arnold. All have preceded her in death except for Floyd Howard Chambers.
She was married to John DeBusk, Leo Williams,...
Cody Vance Greer
Sep 26, 2025
Cody Vance Greer, 58, of Crane, Texas, passed away on September 26th, 2025. Born on November 10th, 1966, in Houston, Texas. Cody was a devoted husband to Connie and a loving father to Aaron, Erik, Sandy, Sean, and Jessica.
Dad was hard working and dedicated. He spent 15 years working on tow boats, 12 years as a tow boat captain, then...
Codi Lynne Evans Mosley
Sep 24, 2025
Codi, just 46 years old, of San Angelo, TX, left this world on September 24, 2025.
She was born in Rankin on March 30, 1979, to Lynn and Virginia Evans, her loving and devoted parents. She graduated from Rankin High School in 1997. She loved her family and friends, especially her son Trevor and niece Macey. She had a loving and...
Gerald Rivera, Sr.
Sep 23, 2025
Gerald Rivera Sr., of Crane, TX passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at the age of 72.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ann; sister, Dorothy; grandmother, Adelina; and grandson, Eddie Rey.
Gerald was born in Tucumcari, NM on February 20, 1953. He served our country in the Vietnam War, via the US Navy, and retired from...
Neomi Lynn Montemayor
Sep 22, 2025
Neomi Lynn Montemayor, 51, of Crane, Texas, entered into the arms of her loving Savior on September 22, 2025. She was born on July 27, 1974, and spent her entire life as a proud resident of Crane, where she built a life filled with love, family, and service to others. On that day, Neomi was joyfully reunited in Heaven with...
Petra Garcia
Sep 19, 2025
Mrs. Petra Garcia of Crane, Texas, passed away on September 19, 2025 at the age of eighty-nine at Crane Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Garcia was born on August 20th of 1936 in Rio Bravo, Coahuila, Mexico. She married Benigno Garcia, Sr. on August 5, 1962. They were married for sixty-one years before Mr. Garcia passed away in January of 2024. Mrs. Garcia...
Fred Harrelson, Jr.
Sep 19, 2025
Fred Harrelson Jr., born November 26, 1926, (99 in just a few weeks).
Fred passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Fred was born in Winthrop, Arkansas on the family farm. When the depression started in 1929 times were tough. The banks went broke and they lost all their money. His dad told all the farm hands...
Ronald Jeffery Sr.
Sep 17, 2025
Ronald Jeffery Sr. was born on August 23, 1957, in Crane, Texas to Richard and Charlie Mae Jeffery. He was a lifelong member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He accepted Christ at an early age. Ronald played basketball, ran track, and was an outstanding running back. Upon graduating from Crane High School in 1976, he received a football scholarship...
Cristina L. Medina
Sep 9, 2025
Our dear beloved mother Cristina Lopez Medina, 71, of Crane TX went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2025. She was born on July 24, 1954 to Adolfo and Antonia Delgado in Durgango, Dgo. MEX. She married her husband of 43yrs on January 31, 1982. She worked for the school system in Glasscock County and Crane County for...
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