Obituaries

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Bettie Smith

Bettie Smith

Jun 1, 2014

Bettie Smith 74 years old Our loving wife and mother, grandmother and dear friend, Bettie Smith, went to be in Gods loving arms on June 1, 2014 in Odessa, TX at the age of 74. She was born November 2, 1939 in Henderson, KY. She was the loving daughter of Millard and Bea Winget. Bettie married Roy C. Smith...

Billy Jamison

Billy Jamison

May 20, 2014

Billy West Jamison, age 33 of San Diego, CA passed away on May 20, 2014. He was born August 9, 1980 in Odessa, Texas. He graduated from Fort Stockton High School in 1999. He was married to Sarah Lynn Jamison on August 28, 2010. Billy West served in the United States Marine Corps for over 13 years as an...

Cindy Ramirez

Cindy Ramirez

May 9, 2014

Cynthia Ramirez passed away Friday, May 9, 2014 in Fort Stockton at the age of 59 years. Cynthia was born on February 23, 1955, in El Paso, but lived over 35 years in Fort Stockton. She worked as a waitress for many years at the Steakhouse restaurant in Fort Stockton. Cynthia was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church....

Severo Palacios

Severo Palacios

Apr 16, 2014

Severo G. Palacios, 85, joined his beloved wife and the Lord on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. He was born on December 8, 1928 in Cuauhtemoc, Chihuahua to Juan and Lazara Palacios. He is survived by his children, Juanita Solano Bernardo of New Mexico, Rosa Anaya Chuy of Colorado, Martha Inguez Roman of Odessa, Lisa Dominguez Greg of Midland, Irma...

David Morris

David Morris

Apr 9, 2014

David Wayne Morris, 74, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014 in his home with his wife Doris Morris by his side in Fort Stockton. He was born March 5, 1940 to William and Ada Morris in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Wayne was self employed, owning Morris Trailers. He was a genuine artist in building custom trailers, with a vast clientele that...

Manuel Nunez

Manuel Nunez

Apr 2, 2014

Manuel R. Nunez passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2014 at the age of 94 in the same house where he was born in Fort Stockton, Texas. He worked with the CC Camps at the Indian Lodge and the Big Bend National Park Lodge during his teenage years. He served in the United States Army, rising to the rank...

"Sonny" Puckett

"Sonny" Puckett

Mar 19, 2014

Stanley L. Sonny Puckett March 27, 1971 March 19, 2014 Sonny passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday morning march 19, 2014 at his home in Plano TX. Sonny was born March 27, 1971 in Ely Nevada to Judy Puckett, Sonny was born and raised in Texas, attended and graduated from Fort Stockton High School. He also attended and...

Alfred Graue

Alfred Graue

Feb 22, 2014

Alfred John Graue Jr. passed away Saturday, Feb 22, 2014 at the age of 57. John was born on August 18, 1956. He and Shelley Ren SedlacekGraue were married on June 22, 1982 in Lubbock, Texas. John began his career as a longhaul truck driver in 1983. In 1987, he and his young family moved to Fort Stockton. At...

Dorothy Armstrong

Dorothy Armstrong

Feb 22, 2014

Dorothy Armstrong, age 78, of Fort Stockton passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2014. She was born on January 3, 1936 to James and Syble Key in Lubbock. She married Roy Armstrong in 1955 moving around much of their early marriage. The first 14 years of her marriage they moved to 27 towns in 5 states. In 1969 she...

Charles Ezell

Charles Ezell

Feb 10, 2014

Charles Thomas Ezell II, age 51, passed away on February 10, 2014 in Fort Stockton. Charles was born October 3, 1962 in Fort Stockton, TX. His parents are Charles Butch Ezell and Jo Ella Ezell. Charles is survived by wife, Beverly Ezell, and two sons, Ethan Ezell and Brandon Ezell. He is also survived by his sister, Ann Ezell...

Donnie Mcgovern

Donnie Mcgovern

Feb 6, 2014

Donnie Mae McGovern age 78, of Fort Stockton passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2014. Donnie was born November 7, 1935 in Yoakum Texas. She lived in Cisco TX for many years and owned and operated the Ceramic Shop Before moving back to Fort Stockton. She moved to Fort Stockton in the early 60s where she raised her two...

Ron Nolen

Ron Nolen

Feb 4, 2014

Ronald Gerald Nolen passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at the age of 75. Ron was born on October 13, 1938. His parents were Valdon E. and Barbara Mae Nolen. He and Dorothy Hearn Nolen were married on June 21, 1980 in Wichita Falls, Texas. He has owned and operated Nolen Pharmacy in Fort Stockton since he moved here...

Armando Samaniego

Armando Samaniego

Feb 4, 2014

Armando Mandito Samaniego, age 50 passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 in Odessa. He was born on April 30, 1963 to Reyes and Maria Samaniego. Since he was a teenager he loved traveling the country working but he always considered Ojinaga his home town. Mr. Samaniego is survived by wife, Griselda Rodriguez father and , mother two sons,...

Charlotte Hammond

Charlotte Hammond

Feb 4, 2014

Charlotte Faye Big Mama Hammond age 76, of Fort Stockton passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2014. Charlotte was born September 13, 1937 in Anniston, Alabama. Her parents were Lindsey and Ruby Williamson. She married Jack Hammond in Portales, New Mexico on July 13, 1952. She loved country gospel music and in her youth sang with several wellknown artists....

Harold Conner

Harold Conner

Jan 24, 2014

Harold Lloyd Conner 84, of Ft. Stockton, Texas passed from this life Friday, January 24, 2014. He was born April 28, 1928 in Haskell County, Texas. Harold served in the United States Navy during WWII. He married Sharon Harrison, December 21, 1956. Harold was a mason by profession, working on many homes and buildings in the Ft. Stockton area....

Edward Duarte Iii

Edward Duarte Iii

Jan 19, 2014

Edward Chumpy Duarte III age 30, of Lafayette died January 19, 2014 at his home. He was born in Fort Stockton on June 10, 1983 to Edward and Mary Duarte. Survivors include his wife, Lindsay Claire Romero Duarte his parents, Edward and Mary Duarte two sisters, Meghan Duarte and Daphne Duarte and one nephew, Camden Duarte. He was preceded...

William Menan

William Menan

Jan 15, 2014

William G. Mehan, age 77, passed away on January 15, 2014. He was born on June, 28, 1936 to Kathryn Wood. Mr. Mehan is survived by four sons, Bill Mehan Jr. and wife Julie of Silver City New Mexico, James Mehan and wife Debbie of Baltimore MD, Joe Mehan and wife Sandy of Brownwood, Vern Mehan and wife Candy...

Ignacia Perales

Ignacia Perales

Jan 9, 2014

Ignacia Mesa Nacha Perales, age 84, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014. Nacha was born on July 31, 1929 to Sesario Alejandra Mesa in Fort Stockton, Texas . She was a Guadalupana and she was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church in Coyanosa and then St. Josephs Catholic Church in Fort Stockton for many years. Her greatest joy...

Froilo Gonzalez

Froilo Gonzalez

Dec 26, 2013

Froilo Bernard Gonzalez, age 84, passed away Thursday, December 26. He was born on January 21, 1929 in Midland, TX. Froilo was a cattle rancher and owned a dirt hauling business. He was retired from the Firestone Testing Center and worked many years for the Texas Highway Department. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by his wife, Maria Etelvina Ramirez Gonzalez...

Judy Puckett

Judy Puckett

Dec 26, 2013

Judy Paulette Puckett, 62, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2013. She was born on September 27, 1951 to Roy and Verna Mayse. She was a resident of Fort Stockton for 53 years and was of the Baptist Faith. Mrs. Puckett is survived by her husband, Milton Puckett mother, Verna Elkins two sons, Sonny Puckett and wife Caroline of...