All Obituaries

Cindy Fulfer, 68, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, in Monahans, Texas. Cindy was born in Amarillo, Texas to Horace and Iris Blagg on July 14, 1953. Cindy was a mom, wife, grandma, and a friend to the end! She was a schoolteacher for 33 years. She also worked at The Department of Human Services for 13 years. Cindy was married to her husband Edwin for 42 years. A full life in anybody’s book! Still taken too soon! She is in a better place now. Cindy is...

Shirley Imogene Estes, 91 years old, joined our Lord and Savior on September 10, 2021 in Odessa, TX. Shirley was born on November 20, 1929 in Abilene, TX to Hiram Baggett and Adeline Rogers. She received her Bachelors from North Texas University and a Masters from Sul Ross University. In 1957 Shirley married Carl D. Estes Jr. and had 3 wonderful daughters. She was a dedicated Social Studies teacher at Monahans ISD for 36 years. When Shirley retired she became a full time Granny. Shirley...

Angela “Kay” Gearard, 59, of Monahans, Texas, passed away September 8, 2021, with her family by her side. Angela Went to Monahans High and played volleyball and basketball for the Monahans Lady Loboes. She later dropped out of school at 17 when she got pregnant with her first child, Nicole Gearard. A daughter that she loved and adored more than anything. She started her career being a CNA at the Monahans Manage Care Center and then met Michael Allen Curey and later married. They...

Sherrie Lynn Burke McDaniel passed away peacefully on September 8, 2021 in Monahans Texas.  Sherrie was born to William (Bill) H. Burke Jr. and wife Sarah Clair on February 22, 1954 in Monahans Texas. She attended elementary school in Georgia and Monahans and graduated from Monahans High School in 1972. After high school she attended Angelo State University, where she met the love of her life Lowell McDaniel. They were married on October 12, 1973 and had two children Brandee and...

Teclo O. Bustamantes, 89, of Monahans, Texas passed away on September 7, 2021. He was born in Fort Davis, Texas to Teclo N. Bustamante and Eloisa O. Bustamante on November 21, 1931. Teclo married the love of his life and wife of 69 years, Gloria Silvas, in Fort Davis on May 14, 1951. Teclo worked and retired from the West Texas Children’s Home after 25 years of service. He worked along side his wonderful wife all those years at the children’s home. Teclo is preceded in death by...

Belinda Joy Sprouse, 48, passed away on August 31, 2021, in Monahans, Texas. Belinda was born on August 16, 1973, to R.A. Russell and wife Glenda Russell in Kermit, Texas. Belinda married the love of her life Allan Sprouse on September 11, 1992, in Monahans, Texas. Belinda attended high school in Monahans, Texas but soon moved to Albany, Texas where she ended up graduating from. She was an extremely hard worker and was always proud of the work she did. Belinda worked many retail jobs, and...

Avery Nevaeh Contreras, 4, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on August 23, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. Avery was born in Odessa, Texas to parents Gladys Lopez and Marcus Contreras on October 14, 2016. Avery is preceded in death by her grandmother Glenda Contreras and Great Aunt Lana Franco. Avery is survived by her parents, Gladys Lopez and Marcus Contreras along with big brother Caiden Contreras, Gramma, Grampa, Nana, Paw paw, along with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Pallbearers...

Ludivina “Ludi” Hinojos Marquez, 66, passed away on August 22, 2021 in Grandfalls, Texas. She was born on December 20, 1954 to Angel Gonzales and Otilla Galindo Huerta in Mexico.    Ludi was a extremely hard worker and took much pride in her work. When she wasn’t working in her restaurant cooking for her guest you could find her making floral arrangements. She always took the best care of her family. Most of all she enjoyed cooking for her family.   Ludi...

Margarita Eddylene Nixon, 75, of Frisco, Texas, passed away on August 18, 2021, in Plano, Texas. Margarita was born in Uvalde, Texas to parents Edward and Margarita Moron on December 9, 1945. She was raised in Uvalde, Texas where she attended school at Sacred Heart Catholic school and Uvalde High School where she graduated in 1963. She attended Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in science and a master’s degree in Education....

Emma Evalee Tinney Watkins-Ward, 93, passed away on August 15, 2021 in Midland, Texas. Emma was born on November 13, 1927 in Winters, Texas to James Author and Ida Mae Roberts Tinney. Emma married her first love Cecil Edgar Watkins on April 15, 1949 in Brownwood, Texas. After her husband passed away she found her love for James “Jack” Ward and they got married on January 1, 2002 in Monahans, Texas.   Emma enjoyed making quilts on the days she couldn’t be outside...