Obituaries

Sep 6, 2016

Carolyn "Big C" Derrick Carolyn Sue "Big C" Derrick, 56, passed away on September 6, 2016 in Crane, Texas. Carolyn Sue Derrick was born in Monahans, Texas to Bobby and Margaret (Mardock) Derrick on March 5, 1960. Carolyn is survived by her two daughters Julia Derrick of Mentone, Texas, Jessica Neves of Monahans, Texas, two brothers and a sister...

Sep 1, 2016

William Travis "Bill" White, our "Papaw", was 93 years old and lived in Kermit. Bill White passed from this world in Odessa, Texas on Thursday, September 1, 2016 and joined the love of his life Kathleen Elizabeth White "Mimi". Bill was born July 17, 1923 in Gorman, Texas to Onus Evangeline and Robert Isaac White. He was raised and...

Aug 31, 2016

Gabino Baltazar, 93 of Monahans, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at home. He was born February 20, 1923 in San Antonio del Bravo, Mexico to Daniel & Lorenza Baltazar. He is preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Tomasa Baltazar on February 17, 2016 Gabino is survived by his kids, Ismael Baltazar…wife Lusila of Monahans,...

Aug 13, 2016

Edward Scott Hammond, 89 of Monahans, Texas went to be with the Lord on August 13, 2016. He was born in Parkerton, Wyoming on October 24, 1926. His parents were Wilson P. and Frances Audrey Hammond. Ed was the very best husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved his family and friends. He accepted Jesus Christ as personal...

Aug 12, 2016

Peggy "Jean" Spinks, 88 of Monahans, Texas passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born October 22, 1927 in Texas. She was raised in Lufkin TX. Peggy met Bob Spinks in Houston while he was on leave. He was a navigator and middle gunner with the Flying Tigers during WW II. They were married...

Aug 11, 2016

Ronald Wayne Thomas, 65 of Monahans died at his home August 11, 2016. He was born November 22, 1950 in Holiday, Texas to Josephine and Harold Thomas, he attended Monahans High School. Ronald worked as an electrical contractor in the oil industry throughout the United States and off shore. He retired in 2007. Preceed in death by his father,...

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Aug 10, 2016

Louis Edward "George" Willis passed away on August 11, 2016 in Monahans. Louis was born in Haskell, TX to Tom Willis and Emma Hammond on February 15, 1955. Louis was reared and educated in Stamford, Texas. He entered the US navy out of high school after his discharge her returned to Stamford where he lived until moving to Monahans...

Aug 8, 2016

Johnny Barney Williams was born May 21st, 1945. He passed from this realm into the arms of His Heavenly Father and Savior on August 8, 2016. Johnny graduated high School in Eunice, NM in 1963. He married Alice Archer on March 25, 1967 and they had 4 children together. Johnny Graduated West Texas State University in May 1969 and...

Feb 15, 2016

Wayne Douglas Rebertus, age 93, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016 in Monahans, Texas.

Mr. Rebertus was born on December 24th, 1922 to Wilton & Grace Rebertus, in Coifax Iowa.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Marcella Rebertus 2 sons; Douglas Wayne and wife Sheila Rebertus of Rockbridge Ohio, Russell...

Jan 17, 2016

Margarita T. Holguin, 73, of Grandfalls, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at her residence. She was born February 22, 1942 in Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico to Jose F. and Genoveva (Madrid) Torres. She is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Epolito H. Holguin. Margarita is survived by her sons, Martin Holguin of Grandfalls, Hipolito Holguin of...

Jan 11, 2016

Edwin George La Combe, 47, of Monahans, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016 at Reeves County Hospital. He was born October 25, 1968 in Napa, CA to Stephen Lawrence and Helen Gladys (Nielsen) La Combe. He is preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Helen La Combe; and brothers, Allyn La Combe and Stephen La Combe, Jr. Edwin...

Jan 8, 2016

Stanley Coldiron, 69, of Monahans, passed away Friday, January 8, 2016 at his residence. He was born January 21, 1946 in Indiana to Les and Delia Coldiron. He is preceded in death by his brother, Wilbert Coldiron. Services will be held privately by Stan's family and friends.

Jan 4, 2016

Myrtis Christine Howorth, 100, formerly of Wickett, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2016 at the Sagecrest Alzheimer's Care Facility in San Angelo following a brief illness, three months short of her 101st birthday. Myrtis was born April 17, 1915 on a farm near Homewood, Mississippi. ‘Myrt', as she was lovingly nicknamed, grew up as the eighth of ten...

Jan 2, 2016

Georgie Lilian O'Brien Clements, 103, of Monahans, passed away on January 2, 2016. Georgie was born November 25, 1912 in Dimmitt, Texas to George Washington and Genevra O'Brien. She was the eighth of ten children of a pioneer ranching family in Ward and Winkler Counties, and was actively involved in ranching for her entire life, riding, roping, branding and...

Dec 31, 2015

Betsy "Starlett" Bailey, 63, of Monahans, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Ward Memorial Hospital. She was born February 18, 1952 in Camden, Arkansas to Robert and Bobbie (Cagle) Vaughan. Starlett married Reggie Bailey on January 23, 1973 in Snyder. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and watching all of their sports activities. She is preceded in...

Dec 21, 2015

Victor Jimenez "Titor" Vasquez, 22, of Monahans, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015 in Odessa. He was born August 21, 1993 in Las Cruces, New Mexico to Victor D. and Magail (Jimenez) Vasquez. He worked as an electrician and loved music, cars, and pets. Titor was a young, very happy, very good son, brother and good friend who loved...

Dec 21, 2015

Jessie Javier Urias, 35, of Monahans, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015 in Odessa. He was born September 11, 1980 in Odessa to Jose Javier Urias and Mary Isabel Dominguez. He married Elena Urias on June 16, 2004 in Odessa and worked as an oilfield electrician. Jessie enjoyed people and would stop and talk to anyone, no matter where...

Dec 20, 2015

Sammy Ray Golden, 60, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at his home in Monahans. He was born June 23, 1955 in Brownfield, TX. Sammy, known lovingly by his grandchildren as "Mammy," was a hard worker and a gun enthusiast. He also had a passion for animals that led to the rescue of many. Sammy is survived by his...