Recent Obituaries

Ann Bennett

December 10, 2016

Bessie Ann McLean Bennett passed away Dec. 10, 2016, at the age of 89. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, at the Fort Stockton Church of Christ, with Darryl Scott officiating. Burial will follow at East Hill Cemetery. Born and raised on a dryland farm in San Saba County, Texas, on March 5, 1927,...

Janet Rainwater

December 2, 2016

Janet Rainwater of Fort Stockton passed away Friday December 2nd, 2016, at the age of 79 years. Janet was born on February 1, 1937, to Allen and Louise Mayes in Alpine, TX. Janet is survived by her daughters, Janna Leary and Bayta Cullen; her grandchildren, Carson Cullen, Claire Cullen-Guedelhoefer, Adam Leary; and three great grandchildren. Janet is preceded in...

Joel Rascon

November 18, 2016

Joel Galindo Rascon of Fort Stockton passed away Friday November 18th, 2016, in Odessa at the age of 61 years. Joel was born on December 1, 1954, to Hipolito Rascon and Angelina Galindo in Fort Stockton, Texas. Joel is survived by his son, Jacob Rascon of Fort Stockton; his brothers, David G. Rascon, Daniel G. Rascon, Hipolito G. Rascon...

Elsworth Ezell

November 4, 2016

Elsworth Kurt Ezell of Fort Stockton passed away Friday November 4th, 2016, in Odessa at the age of 81 years. Elsworth was born on March 18, 1935, to Clinton Ezell and Ernestine Lange in Alpine, Texas. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a devoted friend, lifelong cowboy, and horseman. He was in the Army and...

Pete Terrazas

November 1, 2016

Pete Carrasco Terrazas passed away peacefully at his home on November 1st, 2016, at the age of 88. Pete was born March 31st, 1928, to Guadalupe and Esther Terrazas in Fort Stockton, Texas. Pete attended the schools in Fort Stockton through High school and attended college in San Antonio. Upon returning to Fort Stockton, he started a driver's education...

Charles Fouch

October 30, 2016

On Sunday, October 30, 2016, Charles "Clawhammer" Laban Fouch Jr. succumbed to a short illness at the age of 78. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Charles was born on November 25, 1937 to Charles and Dorothy Fouch Sr. in Lower Lake, California. He served in the Army from 1958 to 1963. While serving at Fort Leonard Wood,...

Roy Smith

October 16, 2016

Roy Glen Smith of Lewisville passed away Sunday, October 16th, 2016, in Lewisville at the age of 58 years. Roy Glen was born on September 29, 1958 to Roy Cecil Smith and Bettie Winget in Crane, Texas. Roy Glen is survived by his father, Roy Cecil Smith; his sons, Robert G. Smith and wife Lindsey of Lewisville, Steven Craig...

Carmen Velasco

October 15, 2016

Carmen Gonzalez Velasco entered eternal life on October 15, 2016. Her spirit is carried on by her husband, Frank R. Velasco, Jr.; son Jaime Velasco and wife Gina (Pittillo) of Midland, TX; daughter Minerva and her husband Mark Cortinas of San Antonio, TX; daughter Rosana and her husband Timothy J. Ryan of Riviera, TX; son Frank (Trey) Velasco, III...

William Mitchell

October 11, 2016

W.C . (Billy) Mitchell, Jr., 91, passed away October 11, 2016 in Midland, Texas. Billy was born February 2, 1925 in his grandmother's house in San Antonio, Texas to Ethel Watters Mitchell and W.C. Mitchell, Sr. He grew up in a ranching family and lived most of his life in Pecos County, attending Fort Stockton schools. After graduating from...

Socorro Anda

October 7, 2016

Socorro De Anda of Fort Stockton, TX passed away on Friday, October 7th 2016 at the age of eighty one. Socorro was born on September 25, 1935 in Mexico to Juan Cervantes and Cruz Alvarado. She spent her childhood being raised with numerous family members on a ranch in Chihuahua, Mexico. She would later move to Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico...

Lilia Sarabia

September 23, 2016

Lilia P Sarabia, 101 years old, of Ft Stockton, Passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016 in Odessa, TX. She was born January 30, 1915 in Mogollon, New Mexico to Pedro & Maria Pacheco. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesus Sarabia and great grandson, Mikey Rodriguez. Lilia is survived by her sons Juan (Tina) Sarabia, Israel...

Patricia Fuentes

September 11, 2016

Patricia Gomez Fuentes of Fort Stockton passed away Sunday, September 11th, 2016, in Fort Stockton at the age of 61 years. Patricia was born on June 7, 1955 to Cruz Conteras Fuentes and Augestina Gomez in Odessa, Texas. Patricia is survived by her 3 brothers, one step-brother, and 5 sisters. Her brothers are: Raul Fuentes & his wife Velma...

Michael Tietz

September 9, 2016

Michael "Mike" Eugene Tietz of Fort Stockton passed away Friday, September 9th, 2016, in Odessa at the age of 62 years. Mike was born on August 12, 1954 to Kenneth and Lois Jean Lick in Pampa, Texas. Mike loved to go hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and attending rodeos. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved...

David Martinez

August 22, 2016

Visitation Saint Joseph Catholic Church Sanderson, TX Sunday, August 28, 2016 5-7pm Saint Joseph Catholic Church Sanderson, TX Sunday, August 28, 2016 7pm Service Funeral Service St. Joseph Catholic Church Sanderson, TX Monday, August 29, 2016 10am

Derek Olvera

August 20, 2016

Derek Mark Olvera of Marathon passed away Saturday, August 20th, 2016, in Dallas at the age of 38 years. Derek was born on May 20, 1978 to Guadalupe Garcia Olvera in Alpine, Texas. Derek is survived by his son, Jordan Diego Olvera; his daughters, Karissa Olvera, Alyssa Olvera; his brother, David Ray Olvera and wife Misty; and his nephews,...

Isuara Gonzales

August 15, 2016

Isaura Gonzales of Fort Stockton passed away Monday, August 15th, 2016, in Fort Stockton at the age of 95 years. Isaura was born on November 25, 1920 to Inez and Dolores Gutierrez in Boquillas, Texas. Isaura is survived by her son, Alverto; her four grandchildren, Johnny Joe, Clarisa, Julia, and Laura Jean; her twelve great grandchildren; and her seventeen...

Perry Graham

August 15, 2016

Perry Ray Graham Jr. of Sanderson passed away Monday, August 15th, 2016, in Houston at the age of 61 years. Perry was born on September 12, 1954 to Perry Ray Graham Sr. and Louella Massey in Beeville, Texas. He worked for TX Dot. He also worked for Texas Youth Commission in Sheffield. He owns the Eagle's Nest Café in...

Ana Ramos

August 12, 2016

Ana Maria Ramos of Fort Stockton passed away Friday, August 12th, 2016, in Fort Stockton at the age of 58 years. Ana was born on November 30, 1957 to Manuel Sanchez and Juanita Zuniga in Robstown, Texas. "I loved her so much. She was always there for me, especially during harsh times. I will miss her so much! Now,...

Robert Huckaby

August 5, 2016

Robert Allen Huckaby of Fort Stockton passed away Friday, August 5th, 2016, in Odessa at the age of 83 years. Robert was born on July 13, 1933 to James G. Huckaby and Ruby Speckles Huckaby in Copeland, Texas. Robert was a life-long rancher. He loved art and was a well-known artist. He loved fishing. He was married to his...

Roberto Monsivais

August 4, 2016

Roberto C. Monsivais Sr. of Fort Stockton passed away Thursday August 4th, 2016, in Fort Stockton at the age of 67 years. Robert was born on August 7, 1948, in Mexico, his parents were Roque Olvera and Olivia Cruz Olvera. Robert is survived by his wife, Graciela Monsivais; his son, Robert Monsivais Jr. and Hilda of Fort Stockton; his...