Obituaries

Carl Eugene Baker Sr.
Nov 15, 2009
CARL E. BAKER, Sr. BIG LAKE: Carl E. Baker, Sr. went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 15, 2009. He was born on June 30, 1929 in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was a longtime resident of Iraan, Texas, living there for 52 years. Carl was a Veteran and had served in the Navy. He worked for Plymoth Oil...
Clotilde Rosales
Nov 7, 2009
Clotilde R. Rosales, 93 of Rankin, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Rankin. Burial will follow in the Rankin Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jay Salinas, Ricky Salinas, Christopher Salinas, Lasaro Abalos, Lasaro...

Verna Belle Robertson
Nov 7, 2009
Verna Belle Robertson left her earthly life and began her eternal life on Saturday, November 7, 2009. Verna Belle was born on January 25, 1919 into the loving home of Will and Samantha Blair. She was the 10th of 13 children blessed to this couple. Her earliest memories included attending the local Baptist church with her family and listening to...

Ernest E. Velasquez Jr.
Nov 4, 2009
ERNEST ESPARZA VELASQUEZMcCamey: Ernest Esparza Velasquez, of McCamey, Texas died Wednesday, November 4, 2009 in the Hospice House in Odessa, Texas after a lengthy illness. Ernest was born in Crane, Texas on February 10, 1963 to Ernest and Teresa Velasquez. His wife Laura was the love of his life. His other loves were his five children. He treasured his family...
Earl Crawford
Oct 20, 2009
Earl Crawford (1928 - 2009) CRANE: Earl Crawford, 81 of Crane, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, at the Crane Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on, Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Petree officiating. Burial will follow in the Crane County Cemetery with arrangements under the...
Mary Louise Wilkinson
Oct 17, 2009
MARY WILKINSONCRANE: Mary Wilkinson, 86 of Crane, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at the Parks Methodist Retirement Village in Odessa.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Lyndel Lee, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Crane County Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of...

Richard Earl Fincher
Oct 11, 2009
Richard Earl Fincher (1977 - 2009) CRANE: Richard Earl Fincher, 31, of Crane, Texas went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ, Oct. 11, 2009, at MD Anderson in Houston, Texas. After a lengthy illness.He was born November 7, 1977, in Crane, Texas, to J.D. Fincher, III and Nina Gail Heiser of Crane, Texas. Richard attended school in Crane, Texas....

Doug Chrane
Oct 10, 2009
Douglas Chrane, 87, former teacher and civic leader in Crane, Texas, passed away in Lubbock Saturday evening, October 10 , 2009. Mr. Chrane was born on a farm in Brown County, Texas, May 30, 1922. Graduating at 16 from Early High School and at 19 from Daniel Baker College, he began a teaching career before he was 20 years old...

Joe Angel Flores Rodriquez
Oct 9, 2009
JOE ANGEL FLORES RODRIQUEZMcCAMEY: Joe Angel Flores Rodriquez, 26 of McCamey, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2009 at the Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.Rosary/Wake services will be held at 7:00 PM on Sunday, October 11, 2009 at the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home Chapel in McCamey. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, October 12, 2009...
Mercedes Moreno
Oct 8, 2009
MERCEDES MORENO CRANE: Mercedes Moreno, 84 of Odessa, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2009 in the Crane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Rosary/Wake services will be held at 7:00 PM on Sunday, October 11, 2009 at the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home Chapel in Crane. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 12, 2009 at the Good...

Joyce Beatrice Young
Oct 3, 2009
JOYCE YOUNG CRANE: Joyce Beatrice Young, 82, passed away on October 3, 2009 in McCamey, Texas.She was born in Big Spring, Texas on November 2, 1926. She went to school in Crane, Texas, Jal and Eunice, New Mexico and Buena Vista in Imperial, Texas. She worked for West Texas Opportunities, Inc from 1975 - 1995 as the center's director. Joyce...

Federico Martinez
Oct 2, 2009
FEDERICO (FRED) "BIBO" MARTINEZ McCAMEY: Federico (Fred) "Bibo" Martinez, 89 of McCamey, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2009 at the Iraan General HospitalFuneral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 5, 2009 at the Apostolic Church in McCamey with Reverends Luis Rodriguez and Abel Torres officiating. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Cemetery in McCamey with...

Marvin Dacy
Sep 27, 2009
MARVIN DACY CRANE Marvin Dacy, 88, went to be with the Lord on Sunday September 27, 2009 with family by his side in Crane, TX. The service will be held on Wednesday September 30th at 10:00 a.m. at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home, 1503 S. Gaston Street in Crane with Pastor Mike Evans officiating. Marvin was born on the farm April 24,...
Linda J. Edwards
Sep 27, 2009
LINDA J. EDWARDS CRANE: Linda J. Edwards, 63 of Crane, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at the Home Hospice House in Odessa.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at the Tabernacle Baptist Church with Reverend Lyndel Lee, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Crane County Cemetery with arrangements under the direction...
Jim Don Williams
Sep 7, 2009
JIM DON WILLIAMS RANKIN: On September 7, 2009, Jim Don Williams, of Midland and Rankin, passed from this earthly plane. to rest in the arms of God. Jim was born June 10th, 1941 at the Cowper Hospital in Big Spring, Texas to A. C. "Shorty" Williams and Vela Elms Williams. He was the fourth child of that union. Jim went...
Concepcion Gonzalez
Sep 4, 2009
CONCEPCION M. GONZALEZ CRANE: Concepcion M. Gonzalez, 92 of Odessa and formerly of Crane, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2009 at the Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. Rosary will be said at 7:00 PM on Sunday, September 6, 2009 at the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home Chapel in Crane with Deacon Julio Carrasco officiating. Mass of Christian Burial will be held...
Thomas E. Chipp Sr.
Aug 28, 2009
Thomas Eldridge Chipp, Sr.CRANE: Thomas Eldridge Chipp, Sr, 72 of Crane, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2009 at the Crane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.Mr. Chipp was born on March 10, 1937 in Hammonton, N.J. He was a retired automotive mechanic. He was...
Florinda Zarate
Aug 19, 2009
FLORINDA V. ZARATE McCAMEY: Florinda V. Zarate, 57 of McCamey, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at the Methodist Hospital in San Antonio.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in McCamey with Father Thomas Manimala officiating. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Cemetery in McCamey...

Ray O. Pahl
Aug 16, 2009
RAY O. PAHL CRANE: Ray O. Pahl, 75 of Crane, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at his home in Crane. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 20, 2009 in the Crane County Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home of Crane.Ray was born on December 7, 1933 in Elgin, North...

Edgar Garvin Walker
Jul 21, 2009
EDGAR GARVIN "TED" WALKERRANKIN: Edgar Garvin "Ted" Walker went home to be with his Lord July 21, 2009.Funeral services will be held Friday, July 24, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Rankin, Texas with Pastor Randy Bush officiating. Burial will follow at the Rankin Cemetery. Pallbearers will be great grandsons, Cole Porter, Braden Porter, Cory Porter,...