Obituaries

Nov 1, 2021

Preston W. Vallie, 73 of Monahans died on November 1, 2021 in Monahans. He was born March 27, 1948 in Long Beach, California. As the Vallie family followed the oilfield Preston attended several schools in Texas, Arizona, and Pennsylvania where he graduated from Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. He continued his education at the Junior College level...

Nov 1, 2021

Yvonne Bellamy departed earth and entered her eternal rest with our Lord and Savior on November 1st 2021 at the age of 65. Yvonne was a loving, kind hearted person that always wanted to lend a helping hand. One of her many desires were to teach others about God and to lead then to a plan of salvation. While...

Oct 29, 2021

Sharron Cacy Cooper Barlen, 80, went to be with her Lord on Friday, October 29, 2021 at home surrounded by family in Monahans, Texas.  Sharron was born in Pampa, Texas to Marie and Ray J. Cacy on June 30, 1941.  Growing up in Monahans, she played the piano and organ for several churches during services and Bible schools. She...

Oct 27, 2021

Leonora Rodriguez, 84, passed away on October 27, 2021, in Odessa, Texas. Leonora was born on May 24, 1937, in Fort Davis, Texas to Gregorio and Clara Silvas. She married to the love of her life Fredrico Rodriguez for 66 years after getting married in Fort Davis, Texas.

Leonora always enjoyed sewing and listening to music. Most...

Oct 26, 2021

Mary Lou Chavez, age 65, passed away from this life on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Mary Lou was born on July 2, 1956 in Fort Stockton, Texas to Pablo Chavez and Modesta Rios.

Mary Lou loved singing, having outings with her family and friends. She loved the outdoors, and enjoyed having...

Oct 25, 2021

Jessy Gem Neves of Capitan, New Mexico and Monahans, Texas passed away October 25, 2021 in El Paso, Texas. Jessy was born on July 3, 2009 in Odessa, Texas to Jessica Neves and Christopher Fezner Ranallo.

Jessy attended 7th grade at Capitan Middle School in Capitan, New Mexico. She had many friends and loved spending time with...

Oct 23, 2021

LaTresa Aracely Powers, 18 of Monahans, Texas, passed away on 10-23-2021.  LaTresa was born in Houston, Texas to Travis Powers and TalyaRose Plilar on 03-18-2003.  She graduated from Monahans High School in 2021 where she was a Regional Qualifier in Swimming, a powerlifter, and a member of the Track Team.  She was attending Midland College to continue her education...

Oct 23, 2021

Esperanza Jerónimo Reyes Marenco passed into the arms of our Lord on October 23, 2021.

She was born on January 22, 1929, to Otelina Reyes Jerónimo and Salvador Jerónimo in Chiapas, Mexico.

She was a seamstress, a restaurateur, and a devout Catholic, but her passion with raising her family.

She lived in  Monahans, Texas most of...

Oct 23, 2021

Kenneth Ray Swarb 86, passed from this life on Saturday, October 23, 2021, in Monahans, Texas.

Ken was born on December 3, 1934, in Harjo, Oklahoma to Luther Simon Asbury Swarb and Mamie Gertrude Swarb.

He spent his boyhood days in rural Oklahoma.

He attended school at Harjo and graduated in 1953. After...

Oct 15, 2021

Gilberto Grijalva Hernandez, 73, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on Friday October 15, 2021 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas.

Gilberto Grijalva Hernandez was born Cd Camargo, Chihuahua to Anastacio Hernadez Zubia and Maria Grijalva Ramirez on April 20, 1948.

Gilberto is preceded in death by his parents Anastacio and Maria Hernandez.

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Oct 10, 2021

Ross Colton Phipps, age 28, passed into the arms of his Savior on October 10, 2021.

He was born October 1, 1993 to Leisa and Calvin Phipps.

At an early age he professed his faith in Jesus and was a member of First Baptist Church. Ross began his school days at Cullender Kindergarten and graduated...

Oct 2, 2021

On Saturday, October 2, 2021, Polly Bean went to be with the Lord and Savior. She was born on October 6, 1939, to Ernest and Flossie Bryant in Seymore, Texas. Polly married Connie Bean on December 31, 2005, living in Monahans, Texas until her passing.

Polly was a member of Southside Baptist Church. She was very active...

Sep 30, 2021

Jimmy Don Price received his wings at age 56 on September 30, 2021 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born May 3, 1965 in Borger, Texas to Martin and Beverly Price. Jimmy was an entrepreneur and business owner, but his passion lied with his family. He married his high school sweetheart, Doretta Thames in 1984. Their sons,...

Sep 29, 2021

Lee Leos, 69, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2021, in Odessa, Texas. Lee was born in Monahans on June 18, 1952.

Lee’s biggest enjoyment in life was music. He had a huge collection of CDs.  Lee could also play the piano by ear. His favorite song to play was “Color My...

Sep 29, 2021

Eleazar Zapata Rocha, 51, joined our Lord and Savior on September 29, 2021, in Monahans, Texas. Eleazar was born on July 21, 1970, in Del Rio, Texas to Benito Rocha Sr. and Lorenza Flores Zapata.

Eleazar worked in the oilfield till he was injured. He later worked as a construction worker in the Dallas, Texas...

Sep 13, 2021

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...

Sep 10, 2021

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...

Sep 8, 2021

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...

Sep 8, 2021

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...

Sep 7, 2021

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...