Obituaries

Aline W. Duke
Feb 24, 2015
Aline (Whitfield) Duke passed away on February 24, 2015, in Oklahoma City, OK. She was, born in Mereta TX on May 5, 1924. Aline is survived by her daughter, Janet Jordan and son-in-law, David Jordan, of Oklahoma City; daughter-in-law, Patricia Duke, of Duncan, OK; and son-in law, Jack Andrew of Kerrville, TX; sister-in law, Gena Fay Jackson of San Angelo,...
Helen Christine Yancy
Feb 16, 2015
Eyes that twinkle like starlight. A hug stronger than oak. A heart as beautiful and giving as a west Texas sunset.These are a few of the countless gifts Helen Christine Yancy was eager to share, every day of her amazing 99 years on Earth. If Life were an apple, Helen did not nibble around the edges. She instead bit right...

Monnie McSpadden
Feb 16, 2015
Monnie Ray (Monte) McSpadden, age 102, passed away February 16, 2015 at the McCamey Convalescent Center. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P. M. Wednesday February 18, 2015 at the Rankin Cemetery under the direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home of Crane. Troy Strickland will preside over the services.Monte was born November 19, 1912 on a ranch near Buena Vista,...

Gordon D. Morgan
Feb 6, 2015
Gordon D. Morgan, 82, of Crane, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, February 6, 2015.He was born December 4, 1932 in Wetumka, Oklahoma to Raymond and Goldie Mae (Morris) Morgan. Gordon graduated from Wetumka High School in 1951 and soon after, came to Crane to visit his sister for the summer. It was a visit that lasted...

Gwen Whitefield Ramsey
Feb 6, 2015
Gwen Whitefield Ramsey, age 77, of Iraan, passed away on Friday, February 06, 2015. She was born to the late Carlos Bethel Whitefield and Bessie Meynig Whitefield on May 18, 1937.Gwen was a longtime resident of Iraan, where she attended elementary through high school. On November 25, 1954, she married Howard L. Ramsey, who preceded her in death. Family and...

Joshua Gebauer
Jan 24, 2015
Joshua James Gebauer of McCamey, Texas passed away in the McCamey Hospital on January 24, 2015.Josh was born in Crane, Texas on July 21, 1978 to Ann and Wayne Gebauer. He attended school in McCamey, Texas and proceeded to attend college at UTPB for a degree in business.Josh worked as entrepreneur of many things in life, but concentrated on computers...

Julio "Bear" Carrasco Jr.
Jan 23, 2015
Julio âBearâ Carrasco, Jr. was born on June 14, 1963 in Fort Stockton, Texas to Julio and Anita Carrasco, and departed his family on January 23, 2015. Bear married the love of his life, Erma, on February 12, 1982 spending years of friendship and adventure raising their five children and ten grandchildren. Graduating from Crane High School, Bear began his...

Chief Simpson
Jan 20, 2015
Chief Simpson, 79, of Crane, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, in Odessa.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 24, 2015, at the First Baptist Church in Crane with Reverend Kenneth Smarr and Reverend Gayle Bone officiating. Burial will follow in the Crane County Cemetery with arrangements under the care and direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral...

Bruce Michael Winn
Jan 20, 2015
Bruce Michael Winn, 67, of Rankin, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Cornerstone Hospital in Tucson, Arizona.Graveside Service will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at the Rankin Cemetery in Rankin. Services are under the care and direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home of Crane.Bruce was born on November 26, 1947, in Eureka, Kansas. He graduated...

Roger Stafford
Jan 13, 2015
William Roger Stafford, 82, of Rankin, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, in San Angelo.Roger was born on October 4, 1932, in Spur, Texas. He was a longtime resident of Rankin, living here since 1974. Roger served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict from 1950 to 1954. He retired from Halliburton as a field supervisor. Roger enjoyed...

Margaret Flores
Jan 12, 2015
Margaret F. Flores, 80, of Crane, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015, at her residence.Mass will be held at 2PM on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Father Laurent Mvondo officiating. Burial will follow in the Crane County Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.Margaret was born on June...
Treva Bacon
Jan 8, 2015
Treva Bacon, 75, of Crane, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at the Crane Nursing Center.Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 10, 2015, at the Crane County Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.Treva was born on August 2, 1939, in Bowie, Texas. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident...

Marjorie Eileen Stuard
Jan 5, 2015
Marge Stuard of Iraan passed away on January 5, 2015. She was born in Stinnett, Texas on June 27, 1927. Marge grew up and resided most of her life in Iraan, Texas. She was preceded in death by husband, Claud Stuard and three children, Eileen Weehunt, Ron Stuard, and Joe Stuard. She was survived by grandchildren Gregg Martin, Melissa and...

Pete Foyil
Dec 30, 2014
Pete Foyil, 69, of Crane, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2014, in Odessa.As per Peteâs request, no services will be held. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.Pete was born on December 11, 1945, in Crane. He had lived in Crane most of his life. Pete was a Vietnam Veteran, having served in the Army....
Calvin Morris
Dec 29, 2014
Calvin Morris, 79, of Crane, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014, at his residence.Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.Calvin was born on August 12, 1935, in Lincoln County, New Mexico. He had retired from the Forest Service as a fire fighter.Survivors include his wife,...

C. Brazeal
Dec 29, 2014
C.T. Brazeal has always been recognized as an oilfield expert, loving and caring father, and a friend to so many people in his 88 years. Since his early days in the oilfield as a roughneck, he has been known as âTâ to his family, oilfield colleagues, and friends. There were only two people, his Mother and Wife, Sis Brazeal that...

Magdaleno Ramirez
Dec 28, 2014
Magdaleno âMikeâ Ramirez, 72 of Crane died Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Crane Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 29, 1942, to Gilberto and Rosa Ramirez, of Marathon, TX. Over the years Mike worked various positions in the oilfield industry before retiring. Mike was a very dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his...
Ben Morgan
Dec 24, 2014
Ben Morgan, 30, of McCamey, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014, at the Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.Ben was born on September 19, 1984, in Crane, Texas.Survivors include his father, Floyd Morgan of Sheffield; his brother, Lucus Morgan of Richman, Texas;...

Jean Lee
Nov 22, 2014
Jean Lee, 77, of Rankin, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014, at the Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.Graveside services will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at the Rankin Cemetery with Reverend Randy Bush officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home of Crane.Jean was born on March 17, 1937, in Benson,...

Johnnye Ruth Hill
Nov 21, 2014
Heaven became a little more tidier on November 21, 2014. Johnnye Ruth Hill passed away peacefully and quietly in Iraan, Texas. Johnnye Ruth was born April 28, 1942 in McCamey, Texas to Charles and Bessie Ruth Hale.She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Tom Hill known endearingly to her asOscar, her parents, an older brother Charles...