Obituaries
Virginia "Ginny" Moore
Oct 12, 2025
Virginia “Ginny” Ann Pettiet Moore, 73, of Mesquite, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Ginny was born on September 6, 1952, to Wilburn Henry Pettiet and Mary Virginia Harris Greer. She was also blessed with a devoted stepfather, Jesse Muril “Cotton” Greer (deceased). She is survived by her loving husband,...
Lijuana Mozelle Runyon Bryant
Sep 20, 2025
With deep sadness, but with hearts full of hope, we announce the passing of our beloved Lijuana Mozelle Runyon Bryant, who went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 20, 2025, after a courageous and long-fought battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 89.
Lijuana was born on September 4, 1936, in Putnam, Texas. She married Sam Bryant on October 12,...
Darlene Janette Harris
Sep 18, 2025
Darlene Janette Harris September 19, 1932-September 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Darlene Harris, who left us peacefully on September 18, 2025, at the age of 92, surrounded by her family.
Darlene was born on September 19, 1932, in Clarke County, Iowa to Harvey and Alta Deemer. She was the third of three children and...
Roy Allen Scott
Sep 16, 2025
Roy Allen Scott, 66, of Lubbock, TX, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
Roy was born in Monahans, TX, on Saturday, May 9, 1959, to Roy Lee Scott and Judy Benton. He grew up in Monahans and graduated, Class of 1977, at Monahans High School. Roy attended Texas Tech University and graduated with a degree in Business Administration. He built...
Alfredo "Freddie" Olivas Chavez Jr.
Sep 14, 2025
Alfredo “Freddie” Olivas Chavez Jr., 53, of Monahans, Texas, and brother of his favorite sister, Christina Chavez, passed away on September 14, 2025, in El Paso, Texas. He was born on November 6, 1971, in Monahans to Alfredo and Rosalinda Olivas Chavez.
Freddie was a proud graduate of Monahans High School, Class of 1990. While in high school, Freddie was popular,...
Brittni Taylor Ramsey
Sep 13, 2025
Brittni Taylor Ramsey, 32, was taken away to early from us on September 13, 2025, in Monahans, Texas. She was born on October 13, 1992, in Monahans, Texas, to Randy Eugene Ramsey and Janie Vargas.
Brittni was a proud 2011 graduate of Silverado High School in Henderson, Nevada. She had a giving heart and spent much of her time taking care...
Kellie Dawn Acosta
Sep 6, 2025
Kellie Dawn Acosta,65, of Grandfalls, Texas, passed away on September 6, 2025. She was born on July 26, 1960, in Tacoma, Washington, to William H. Redford and Joyce Yarbrough Redford.
Kellie proudly served as a Dallas Police Officer and dedicated 20 years of her life to law enforcement. Her strength, courage, and devotion to protecting others left a lasting impact on...
Ricardo G. Valenzuela
Sep 6, 2025
Ricardo G. Valenzuela, 70, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on September 6, 2025, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born on April 28, 1955, in Artesia, New Mexico, to Sotero Valenzuela and Felicitas Grado Estrada.
Ricardo attended Morton High School, where he received his high school diploma. He also attended South Plains College in Levelland and was on...
Francisco O. Navarrete
Sep 4, 2025
There are men whose lives become a story passed down through generations—stories of resilience, love, and strength. Francisco Navarrete lived such a story, one that his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will carry forward with pride. The land knew his footsteps, the horses knew his hands, and his family knew his heart. To know him was to know love, strength, and...
Simon Gomez
Sep 2, 2025
Simon Ruben Gomez, 76, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on September 2, 2025, at his son’s home in Monahans. Simon was born on February 18, 1949, in Pecos, Texas, to Asencion (Chon) Gomez and Maria Jesus Hernandez.
Simon was a lifelong resident of West Texas and proudly called Monahans his home. He valued family above all and cherished the time he...
Baltazar Lujan
Aug 31, 2025
Baltazar Lujan, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, in Midland, Texas. Born on May 5, 1971, in Chihuahua, Mexico, he brought laughter and joy to those around him throughout his life. A dedicated mechanic by trade, Baltazar was known for his integrity and skill, earning the respect of both colleagues and customers alike.Baltazar...
Raymond Worth Day
Aug 31, 2025
Raymond Worth Day, 62, of Monahans, Texas went to be with our Lord on August 31, 2025 after a lengthy illness.
Ray was born in Crane, Texas on May 24, 1963 to Peggy Cople Teague Day and Kenneth Worth Day.
Ray was raised in Kermit, Texas and graduated from Kermit High School. Ray married his beloved wife Cathy Louise Piercey in 1982....
David Mills
Aug 30, 2025
In Loving Memory of David Wayne Mills
August 22, 1952 – August 30, 2025
David Wayne Mills, 73, of Monahans, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025.
David was born in Graham, Texas, on August 22, 1952, to the late Clifford “Bud” Mills and Dora “Owana” Mills. He grew up in Monahans, Texas and attended Monahans High School where he was a...
Shawn Anderson
Aug 28, 2025
Shawn Douglas Anderson, born August 7, 1988, passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2025, at home. His home was where he helped to raise and guide his three children-Chael, Remy, and Wendy-alongside his loving wife, Jana. Shawn's essence centered on being a supportive father and a compassionate friend.
Shawn's friendships were unlike any other; he did not have acquaintances, but...
Ascencion Montoya
Aug 27, 2025
Ascencion “Chonito” Quintela Montoya reunited in heaven with his wife and daughter on August 27, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born on May 10, 1938 in San Antonio del Bravo to Isidro Montoya and Braulia Quintela Montoya.
As a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, resilience, faith and hard...
Jerry Don Sturdivant
Aug 24, 2025
Jerry Don Sturdivant peacefully went to meet the Lord on August 24th, at the age of 85, in the care and love of his daughter April, and just after a visit from his devoted son Travis.
He was born into this life, October 25th, 1939 in Paducah Texas, to his parents Johnny and Gladys Sturdivant. His sister Betty Jo and brother...
Commodore C. Ryan
Aug 23, 2025
Commodore C. Ryan, 100 years young, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord on the morning of August 23, 2025.
He was born in Panola County, Texas, to Commodore and Erna Ryan. In 1943, he proudly enlisted in the United States Navy and served abroad the USS Prince William as a First-Class Petty Officer Radarman. The Prince William...
Carlota Armendariz
Aug 23, 2025
Celebrating the vibrant life of Carlota Armendariz, who was born on April 18, 1938, in Mexico, and who passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, in Monahans, Texas, at the age of 87. Carlota, a beloved daughter, mother, and grandmother, filled the lives of those around her with joy, laughter, and love. She will be warmly remembered for her love...
Dana Dashiell Bellamy
Aug 22, 2025
At this time, we regret to inform you that no services will be scheduled.