Obituaries

Natalie Flanigan

Natalie Flanigan

Jun 21, 2024

Natalie Enette Flanigan was born on April 13, 1964, in Hollywood, California, to her loving parents, Earnestine Vaden and Lee Flanigan.

From a young age, Natalie possessed a heart filled with immense love and compassion for others. She spent her formative years attending grade school in Detroit, Michigan, where she developed a strong work ethic and a desire to succeed. Natalie's...

Robin Courtney

Robin Courtney

Jun 19, 2024

Robin Kathleen Simmons Courtney, moved to Heaven on June 19, 2024, at the home of her sister, Karen Simmons Lindsey, in Odessa.

Robin was born to Alvin Lee Simmons and Martha Ruth Van Zile Simmons on September 16, 1962. She had lived in Crane most of the time since she was in the sixth grade.

Robin enjoyed doing things for others and...

Francisco "Pancho The Bad Creature" Morado

Francisco "Pancho The Bad Creature" Morado

Jun 18, 2024

Francisco “Pancho The Bad Creature” Morado went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. A resident of Crane since the 1970’s, Pancho was born on July 19, 1956, in Saragosa Mexico, to Tomas and Francisca Morado. Pancho spent his early childhood years in Sheffield Texas, before the passing of his parents at an early age. Shortly after...

William "Billy" Dee Locklin

William "Billy" Dee Locklin

Jun 11, 2024

William Dee Locklin

 July 25, 1939 - June 11, 2024

 

Bill Locklin, fondly known as Billy Dee by family and friends, went to be with our Lord Jesus on June 11, 2024 in San Angelo, Texas.    Bill was preceded in death by his parents Nora and Dee Locklin, his wife Mary Lois Locklin, and his brother Ronnie Locklin.   He is...

Raymundo J. Gonzalez

Raymundo J. Gonzalez

Jun 7, 2024

Raymundo J. Gonzalez, 65, was surrounded by family and friends as he peacefully entered into eternal paradise on June 7, 2024. He was born on November 2, 1958, to Raymundo and Catalina Gonzalez in McCamey, Texas. On March 17, 2012, he married Maria Elena Gonzalez, who stood by his side in every aspect of his life.

Raymundo was a dedicated entrepreneur...

Jackie Lee Bartlett

Jackie Lee Bartlett

Jun 5, 2024

Jackie Lee Bartlett, 89, of Crane, Texas breathed his last on June 5, 2024, in Big Spring, Texas. He was born on January 17, 1935 in Drumwright, Oklahoma 

 

Jackie, a Navy ship gunner for 4 years, served his country with honor and dedication. After his military service, he pursued a career as a Roughneck and later as a Pumper, excelling in...

Gloria Odom

Gloria Odom

Jun 4, 2024

Gloria "Nonie" Gay Odom

 

Gloria "Nonie" Gay Odom, 78, of McCamey, TX, passed away on June 4, 2024 in Big Lake, TX at the Reagan County Care Center. She was born on August 18, 1945, in Hobbs, NM, to the late Gomer Gamble Rogers and Edith Louise Thompson Rogers.

 

She moved to Iraan, Tx in the 6th grade and graduated from there...

Sherry Weatherby

Sherry Weatherby

Jun 2, 2024

Sherry Elaine Weatherby, 74, was born April 22, 1950 in Crane Texas to Raymond Weatherby Sr. & Dixie (Shaver) Weatherby.  She was the oldest of 4 siblings.

    

Sherry went to be with her heavenly maker on Sunday, June 2, 2024 surrounded by her loving family & friends.  A visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. on Friday, June...

Ricky Duane Beardslee, Jr.

Ricky Duane Beardslee, Jr.

May 30, 2024

Ricky Duane Beardslee, Jr. was born on December 12, 1963, in Odessa, Texas.   He went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2024.  



I really don’t know how to put into words what an extraordinary man he was.  He was so full of love and life and energy and joy.  He loved our Lord and served Him in...

Frank E. Mulkey

Frank E. Mulkey

May 22, 2024

Frank Mulkey, 86, of Stanton, passed away on May 22, 2024 in McCamey, Texas. The memorial service will be at 3 pm, Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home in Crane, Texas.Frank was born in Willard, New Mexico, to Albert and Effie Mulkey on March 3, 1938 He went to school in Corna, New Mexico. He married Mary Ellen Wilson...

Eleazar Primo Loya

Eleazar Primo Loya

May 20, 2024

Eleazar Loya Primo mejor conocido por Güero, nació en Chihuahua, Mexico el 23 de Septiembre 1966.  Hijo de Gilberto Loya (+) y Santos Primo Loya, falleció inesperadamente en McCamey, Tx el 20 de Mayo 2024. Eleazar se caso con Gloria Irene Jordan en Abril de 1997, en Liberal, Ks.  De su matrimonio nacieron cuatro hermosos hijos, Yaretzy Loya, Rachelle Abigail...

Anita Carrasco

Anita Carrasco

May 7, 2024

Anita Dominguez Carrasco, 87, of Crane, Texas, was born February 4, 1937, in Imperial, Texas.  Anita went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, surrounded by family that loved her.

Anita had many names that she answered to – Mom, Mother, LoLa, Chula, Granny, and Anna. Even though she didn’t have a job, she worked full time caring for...

Thomas "Tom" Briton Molder III

Thomas "Tom" Briton Molder III

May 3, 2024

Thomas Briton Molder III passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, May 3, 2024, at the age of 75, in Houston, TX.  Tom was born to Thomas B. Molder, Jr, and Ruby Mae Shelton Molder on May 12, 1948, in Inglewood, CA.  He was raised in Tulsa, OK, and graduated from Memorial High School in 1966.   He then...

Celina Barrera

Celina Barrera

Apr 25, 2024

Celina Barrera, 52, of Crane, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at her home in Crane.



Rosary will be held at 7pm on Monday, April 29, 2024, at the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.   Funeral Mass will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Good Sheppard Catholic Church in Crane.  Burial will follow in the Crane County...

Charles Marsh Stroder

Charles Marsh Stroder

Apr 20, 2024

Charles Marsh Stroder of Crane, Texas, passed away and went to join our Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the age of 97.   His was a life well-lived, as evidenced by the legacy he leaves behind - his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and multitudes of friends and past students.  

 

Charles was born on December 8, 1926, in East...

Monty David King

Monty David King

Apr 15, 2024

Monty David King, 56, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at his home in Crane.

Monty was born to Marvin and Jo Ann King on October 4, 1967, in Crane, Texas.  He was a 1987 graduate of Crane High School.

Monty grew up on the Damron Pig Farm southeast of Crane, where he ran around and built all sorts of things...

Tommy Lujan

Tommy Lujan

Apr 8, 2024

Con profundo pesar anunciamos la muerte de Tommy Lujan, de 57 años, de McCamey, Tx, quien falleció el lunes 8 de abril de 2024 en el condado de Crane.

El velorio será de 10 a.m. a 8 p.m. el viernes 12 de abril de 2024 en la funeraria Shaffer-Nichols en McCamey, Texas. Únase a nosotros para un servicio de oracion a...

John D. Greer Jr.

John D. Greer Jr.

Apr 3, 2024

Services for John D. Greer, 64 of Houston, Texas, are under the direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home in Crane, TX. Graveside services, officiated by Randy Pitts, will take place at Sheffield Cemetery on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 2:00pm. Reception to follow at Westside Community Center.

On April 3, 2024, John passed away to experience peace and an absence of pain...

Larry Gene Partney

Larry Gene Partney

Apr 2, 2024

Larry Gene Partney, 72, of McCamey, Fort Stockton, and Grandfalls, Texas, was freed to fly on April 2, 2024. Larry graduated from McCamey High School. He worked for Coca-Cola and spent many years with Valero Natural Gas. He served as Layman for the Union Church and was a City Council member in Grandfalls, TX. He lived many years in Brackettville,...

William (Bill) Tidwell, Jr.

William (Bill) Tidwell, Jr.

Mar 27, 2024

William (Bill) Tidwell, Jr. 97, of Midland Texas, passed away on March 27, 2024 in Midland TX. Bill was born to William and Addie Tidwell on April 13, 1926, in  Altus, Oklahoma.

Bill was a veteran of WWII and served in the Army. Upon his discharge from the service Bill moved to McCamey, Texas in 1951 and worked as a typewriter...