Obituaries

Earnestine Vaden

Earnestine Vaden

Feb 2, 2019

Earnestine Jeffery Vaden was born on November 27, 1940, in Gilmer, Texas to the parentage of Richard and Charlie Mae Jeffery. She was a long-time resident of Crane, Texas where she grew up and accepted Christ under the Pastorage of her uncle, Reverend T. J. Hollins at an early age. Earnestine attended and graduated from Bethune High School. She also...

Ronnie Baze

Ronnie Baze

Jan 29, 2019

Ronnie Lee Baze, 65, of Crane, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, in Dallas.Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at the Crane County Cemetery with Tommy Parker officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.Ronnie was born on February 28, 1953, in San Angelo, Texas. He had lived...

Dorothy Keeney

Dorothy Keeney

Jan 25, 2019

Dorothy Keeney, loving wife, Momma, and Dody, 74, of Crane, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Friday, January 25, 2019. Dorothy was born on February 6, 1944, in Crane and had lived in Crane most all her life. She married John L. Keeney, Jr. on June 17, 1966, in Las Cruces, NM. Dorothy was a homemaker,...

Coury Joseph

Coury Joseph

Jan 14, 2019

Coury “Kojak” Joseph, 46, of Crane, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019, in Midland.Coury was born on December 27, 1972, in Odessa. He was a lifelong resident of Crane and a 1991 graduate of Crane High School. Coury attended Navarro Junior College and began his career with the Texas Department of Transportation and was currently Maintenance Crew Chief. Coury...

Elmer Jones

Elmer Jones

Jan 5, 2019

Elmer Ray Jones passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019. He was born on July 13, 1938, in Breckenridge, Texas to Elmer and Bertie Amason Jones.Elmer was a Vietnam Veteran, having served in the Army. He received an Honorable Discharge in February of 1965. Elmer married Charlotte Hogue in Rock Castle, Virginia on October 26, 1963. Then in September of...

Ronald Tarpley

Ronald Tarpley

Jan 1, 2019

Ronald Lee Tarpley, 72 of Crane, Texas passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in Las Vegas. Ron battled with continual cardio issues as well as growths within his lungs. The staff at the Chutney Residential Home (Chris, Wilma and Maria) and Galaxy Hospice in Las Vegas lovingly cared for him during his time of need.Ron was born on November...

Gerald Woodruff

Gerald Woodruff

Dec 29, 2018

Gerald Lee Woodruff Sr., 82, of Crane, passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at his home.Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at the Crane County Cemetery with Pastor Tim King officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.Gerald was born on October 12, 1936, in Albany, Texas. He...

Jose Pina

Jose Pina

Dec 15, 2018

Our beloved Jose O. Piña entered Heaven’s gates on Saturday, December 15, 2018. “Joe” as many knew him was a unique fella. He never met a stranger for too long. His outgoing persona made you want to be a friend of his in no time. He had a temper don’t get us wrong, but not too many wanted to cross...

Teresa Velasquez

Teresa Velasquez

Dec 12, 2018

On Wednesday, December 12, 2018, Teresa Velasquez, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister, passed away at the age of 75.Teresa will be lovingly remembered by her children Anabel and her husband Leroy, Tony and his wife Monica, Mark and his wife Cristina, and Jennifer. Teresa will also be forever remembered by her 15 grandchildren, Christina, Isaac, Celestina, Hayley, Josiah,...

Alicia Burton

Alicia Burton

Dec 10, 2018

Alicia (Alice) Ybarra Burton, age 58, of Sheffield, TX was called Home on Monday, December 10, 2018. She was born in Sheffield, TX on Wednesday, November 2, 1960 to the late Antonio and Teresa (Rodriguez) Ybarra.Memorial services will be held at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Sheffield, TX on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 1 p.m.Alice’s biggest joys in life...

Randy Saults

Randy Saults

Dec 10, 2018

Randy Lynn Saults, 60, of Crane, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018, in Odessa.Randy was born on March 15, 1958, in Limestone, TN. He had lived in Crane since 1984. Randy was hardworking and worked for many years as an equipment operator in the oilfield and was employed with Roberto’s Backhoe Services in McCamey.Randy enjoyed wood working, fishing, cooking...

Malachi Leal

Malachi Leal

Nov 29, 2018

Malachi Josiah Leal, infant son of Meghan Sanchez and Kaleb-J Leal, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018, in Andrews.Graveside services will be held at 2:30 pm on Monday, December 3, 2018, at the Sheffield Cemetery with Pastor Carlos Gomez officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home of Crane.Malachi is survived by his parents, Meghan...

Daisy O'Haver

Daisy O'Haver

Nov 27, 2018

Daisy Lorraine Smith O’Haver, 86, of McCamey, passed away from her earthly home into her heavenly home on November 27, 2018, in Midland, Texas.Daisy was born on May 3, 1932, in Nowata, OK. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of McCamey.She grew up in Nowata, Oklahoma then moved to Ft. Stockton with a friend of hers where she...

Shannon Brazel

Shannon Brazel

Nov 26, 2018

Shannon Gayle Brazel, 54, of Crane, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018, at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at the Angus Church of the Nazarene-103 Bonita Park Road-Angus, New Mexico. A meal will follow the services in the church fellowship hall.Shannon was born on March...

Leonard Trammell

Leonard Trammell

Nov 26, 2018

Leonard Wallace "Son" Trammell, 80, of McCamey, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018, in McCamey.Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 30, 2018, at the Resthaven Cemetery in McCamey with Reneé Phillips officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.Leonard was born on April 1, 1938, in Tolar, Texas. He was...

Ramona Torres

Ramona Torres

Nov 18, 2018

Ramona R. Torres a long time resident of Crane, TX, passed away on Sunday November 18, 2018. Ramona was born on April 5, 1936, in Allende Coah., Mexico. Ramona was preceded in death by her parents and 1 infant daughter, Carmelita, several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her loving husband, Felix V. Torres. They were married for 64...

Christina Moody

Christina Moody

Nov 10, 2018

Christina “Tina” Marie Moody, 69, of McCamey, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 10, 2018, in McCamey.Tina was born on January 10, 1949, in Los Angeles, California. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of McCamey. Tina married Norman Moody on May 16, 1986, in McCamey, Texas.She was a member of the First Baptist...

Dale Boland

Dale Boland

Nov 6, 2018

On November 6, 2018, Lloyd Dale Boland traded his cowboy boots for eternal wings on his final journey home to meet Jesus. Although we feel great sorrow, we find joy knowing he once again is bursting with laughter and smiles to be forever united in heaven with his father, mother, siblings and daughter, who he loved dearly. Dale, 86, was...

Samuel Granado

Samuel Granado

Oct 31, 2018

Samuel C. “Sammy” Granado, 60, of McCamey, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at his home.Rosary will be said at 7pm on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home in McCamey. Funeral Mass will be held at 10am on Friday, November 2, 2018, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial to follow in the Resthaven Cemetery....

Bennie Morrison

Bennie Morrison

Oct 31, 2018

Bennie Joe Morrison, 83 of Crane, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday morning October 31, 2018, in Crane. Bennie Joe was born on July 19, 1935, in Gorman, Texas to James Fred and Tommie Lea Morrison. He graduated in 1954 from Albany High School in Albany, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956....