Obituaries
Sean Miles Smith
Nov 7, 2023
Sean Miles Smith, tragically and unexpectedly passed on November 7, 2023.
Sean was born on August 11, 1992, to Sarah Acosta and Kirby Smith in Odessa, Texas.
Sean is survived by his son Landon Smith and daughter Paris Smith of McCamey, Texas; Fiancé Jazlen Mireles of McCamey; his parents, Samuel (Sammy) and Sarah Acosta of McCamey; his brother(s) Brett...
Ruth Jayne Steele Loftin
Nov 2, 2023
Ruth Jayne Steele Loftin, age 89, left her earthly home for her heavenly one on November 2, 2023.
She was born in Bruin, Butler County, Pennsylvania on October 5, 1934, to Lee Carl and Jennie Elizabeth Luce Steele who preceded her in death. Ruth was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Garner Loftin, her brothers: Lee Carl...
William Merle Caldwell
Nov 2, 2023
William Merle Caldwell, 78, of McCamey, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the McCamey Convalescent Center.
He was born on March 30, 1945, in San Angelo, Tx to James William and Ollie Frances Starns Caldwell.
Merle came to McCamey as a small child and resided here until his death. He worked for McCamey ISD from 2-1-1966 until...
Sylvia Cruz
Oct 31, 2023
In loving memory of our Mother, Sylvia Grado Cruz
August 24, 1960 - October 31, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, whose laughter could light up a room! She was known by many for her love of cooking. In the kitchen, in the echoes of her laughter, and...
Marcela J. Rodriguez
Oct 29, 2023
Marcela J. Rodriguez, 80, of McCamey, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, in Odessa.
Marcela was born in Manuel Benavides Chihuahua, Mexico on January 16, 1943. She was a resident of McCamey for over 50 years. Marcela was a member of the Fuente En El Desierto Templo Apostolico. She loved going to church.
Marcela enjoyed cooking...
Vicki Hutchens
Oct 28, 2023
In Loving Memory of Vicki Hutchens
03/05/1959 – 10/28/2023
Vicki Hutchens, our beloved mother and wife, passed from this world on October 28th, 2023. She was received into the arms of Jesus after living a life full of love and joy, leaving behind a lifetime of memories to be cherished.
Vicki was born on March 5th, 1959 to Leonard...
Alicia Carrasco Urquidez
Oct 21, 2023
Alicia Carrasco Urquidez left us on October 21, 2023. She was born to Candelario and Ramona Carrasco in Crane, TX on July 10, 1968.
Alicia is survived by her three children: Carlos Miguel Arredondo, Angelica Romillia Urquidez and Johnny Manuel Urquidez. She is also survived by her three brothers: Arthur Carrasco, Abel Carrasco and Alonzo Carrasco along with several...
Ella Mae Slater
Oct 15, 2023
Elizabeth Ella Mae Sherron Slater, 91, of Crane, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, in Midland.
Ella Mae was born on October 27, 1931, in Thornton, Arkansas. She was a longtime resident of Crane.
Ella Mae was as a newspaper carrier for the Odessa American and had delivered the paper in Crane from 1968 until she retired...
Darwin Lee "D.L." Lewis
Oct 11, 2023
Darwin Lee “D.L.” Lewis entered into eternal rest on Wednesday October 11, 2023 in Lubbock, TX. He currently resided in Lubbock after being a longtime resident of Crane.
He was born to C.R. and Irene Lewis on January 18, 1949 in Rockford, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his parents and stepmother Marge, his wife Mary Jane “Janie”...
Josephine Iona Lanehart
Oct 3, 2023
Josephine Iona Collett Lanehart
Josephine Iona Collett Lanehart passed away on October 3, 2023. She was born in San Angelo to Hubert Carl Collett and Alpha Fern Smith Collett on May 18, 1923. She always said she was going to live to 100, and she did!
After high school she married Burton M. Lanehart shortly before he joined the Navy in 1942. Less than a year...
Richard Windham
Oct 2, 2023
Richard Windham Obituary
Richard Myer Windham of Crane/Pecos, Texas, passed away on Monday, October 02, 2023, after defeating stomach cancer and a courageous battle with pneumonia.
Richard was born in El Paso, Texas, on June 28, 1936, to Marshall & Burna Lee Windham. He attended school into the eleventh grade, then entered the workforce until he entered the National...
Brian Nevill Gryder
Sep 26, 2023
Brian Nevill Gryder, 58, of McCamey died on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held at the McCamey Country Club on October 21, 2023.
Brian was born in Odessa, TX on June 6, 1965, to Marsha Wolfe of McCamey TX and Rodney Gryder of The Woodlands TX. Brian's passion was ranching. He always enjoyed being...
Baltazar Puentes Rodriguez
Sep 23, 2023
Baltazar Puentes Rodriguez, age 81 of McCamey, Texas was called to be home with our Lord and Savior at his home on September 23, 2023. He was born in El Ojito, Mx on August 11, 1942 to Rumlado and Simona Rodriguez. He then went on to marry the love of his life, Pilar Quíntela of La Victoria, Mexico where they...
Artemio O. Mireles
Sep 14, 2023
Artemio Mireles AKA Artemus Mireles, 52 of Crane TX, went home to be with the Lord on September 14, 2023.
Artemus was born on January 18th, 1971, in Pecos TX. He was married to Nancy Ledezma. Artemus was a truck driver for 20+ years and was a resident of Crane, TX. In his spare time he enjoyed watching TV,...
Miguel Murguia
Sep 1, 2023
Miguel Murguia, 84, of Crane, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023, at the Focus Care Nursing Center in Crane.
Miguel was born on May 8, 1939, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He was a retired farmer and a longtime resident of Crane, living here 35 years.
Miguel was a member of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. He loved old...
Rubio Flores Zarate
Aug 30, 2023
Rubio Flores Zarate Sr. age 89 of McCamey, Texas, was called home to be with our Lord and savior on August 30, 2023.
He was born on April 7, 1934, to Pablo and Siria Zarate in Cuevitas, Texas. He married the love of his life Victorina Montes in McCamey, Texas on September 1, 1956, where they have shared 67...
Gennetta Ann Wilcox
Aug 21, 2023
Gennetta Ann Wilcox, 82, of Crane, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, at the Focus Care of Crane Nursing Center.
Gennetta was born on October 27, 1940, in Texarkana, Texas. She had lived in Crane since 1991.
Gennetta loved life and her favorite things were drinking coffee, peppermint candy, and her dog Fiti. She loved her family and...
Lee Boyd Henry
Aug 14, 2023
Lee Boyd Henry of Rankin, passed from this life into the presence of our Lord Jesus on August 14 at the age of 98.
He was born on a farm near Chillicothe, Texas on Feb 3,1925, to parents Paul and Elnor Henry, and was one of five children. As teenagers, he and Juanita Morris met and fell in love,...
Jordan Ray Kneupper
Aug 12, 2023
Jordan Ray Kneupper, 38, of McCamey, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023.
Jordan was born on July 31, 1985, in Fort Stockton, Texas.
He loved all animals and always wanted to try and save them if they were hurt or abandoned. He recently started trying to raise chickens and did hours of research on different breeds. He loved...
Charles H. Davis Jr.
Aug 9, 2023
Charles H. Davis, Jr., 90. of McCamey, Texas (formerly from Hopkins, Ml) went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 9th, 2023, at the McCamey Convalescent Center.
Charles was born on Feb. 1, 1933 to Charles H. Davis, Sr. and Minerva Davis in Princeton, Indiana. He attended Hopkins High School in Hopkins, Michigan. In school he enjoyed playing sports,...