Obituaries

Cruz O. Rivas

Cruz O. Rivas

Feb 21, 2024

Cruz Rivas Jr., a devoted and decorated Vietnam War veteran, passed away on February 21, 2024, in Monahans, Texas, at the age of 75. Born on April 21, 1948, Cruz served his country with honor and bravery and was deeply committed to his role as a service attendant following his military career with the 101st Airborne Division, Screaming Eagles. During his...

Tommy Rice

Tommy Rice

Feb 20, 2024

Tommy Rice, 90, of Wickett, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Funeral services will be held at Wickett Baptist Church at 3:00pm on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Burial at the cemetery in Pyote. Tommy was born in Carbon, Texas to Henry F. Rice and Amy Avery Rice. He went to Carbon and Scranton schools then served in the US Army...

Rusty Shaw

Rusty Shaw

Feb 20, 2024

 

Sammy Russell Shaw, “Rusty”, 67 of Monahans entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 surrounded by his family. 

 

Rusty was born on January 21, 1957 in Odessa, Texas to James and Marjorie Shaw. He graduated from Monahans High School in 1975.  Following high school, he worked a short stint in the oil field...

Donell Gwen Ross

Donell Gwen Ross

Feb 19, 2024

Donell Gwen Ross, a beloved wife, daughter, mother, sister, and grandmother passed away on February 19, 2024, in Odessa, Texas at the age of 57. Born in Monahans, Texas on June 5, 1966, to Chester Milson and Jo Fern Kasner Donell was a kind-hearted soul who dedicated her life to helping others through her work in the medical field.

Donell was...

Baine Allen Bean Jr.

Baine Allen Bean Jr.

Feb 9, 2024

Baine Allen Bean, Jr. passed away early February 9, 2024, peacefully at his home.  He was a man that could do anything he wanted to do, except quit “those damned ol’ cigarettes.” He was 66 years old.

Baine was born August 6, 1957, in Big Spring, TX to Baine A. and Dixie Bean. He graduated from Monterey High School in Lubbock,...

Adolfo Ruiz Almanza

Adolfo Ruiz Almanza

Feb 7, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Adolfo Ruiz Almanza Sr., 75, a beloved husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and esteemed member of the community. Adolfo embarked on his eternal journey on February 7, 2024, surrounded by the love and warmth of his family.Adolfo was born in Barstow, Texas to Roman and...

Calvin Glen Armstrong

Calvin Glen Armstrong

Jan 21, 2024

Calvin Glen Armstrong passed from this life of pain to his heavenly home on January 21, 2024, and is now pain free. Calvin was born on November 6, 1935, in Hearne, Texas to Claude H Armstrong, Sr. and Wilma Mae Smith Armstrong. Calvin was a true American who worked throughout his life to help build this Nation. Calvin started his...

Lonny Wayne Bingham

Lonny Wayne Bingham

Jan 20, 2024

Lonny Wayne Bingham (65) passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and friends in Monahans, TX. 

 

Lonny was born in Hobbs, NM May 21st, 1958 to Morris E.Bingham and Betty Jean Miles.  

 

Lonny attended Monahans High School and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Monahans.  

 

In his younger years, he raised and...

Juan Martinez Salazar

Juan Martinez Salazar

Jan 15, 2024

 

Juan Martinez Salazar, 93, passed away on Monday, January 15, 22024,024 in Monahans, TX.

 

Juan was born in Sanderson, Texas to Juan and Angelina Salazar on March 6, 1930.

 

Juan enjoyed singing and playing the guitar. He sang with the choir for many years at St. John’s Catholic Church. As As well as, several activities for the...

Opalene Cox Howard

Opalene Cox Howard

Jan 15, 2024

 

Opalene Cox Howard passed on to the arms of our Heavenly Father on Monday, January 15, 2024, after her courageous battle with dementia.  She passed peacefully with her family by her side.   She was 89 years old.

Opalene was born to Roy and Naomi Cox on July 28, 1934, in Lamesa, Tx.  Together with her parents and brother, they lived...

Armando Madrid Jr.

Armando Madrid Jr.

Jan 7, 2024

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Armando Madrid Jr., beloved husband, son, brother, father, and friend. Armando Jr., aged 50, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024, in Monahans, TX, surrounded by his loving family. His departure has left a void in the hearts of all who knew him.

Born on March 23, 1973,...

Darleene Joy Morse

Darleene Joy Morse

Jan 4, 2024

 

A ray of joy that brightened our lives and touched our hearts, Darleene Joy Morse, passed away on January 4, 2024, in Monahans, TX, at the age of 66. Born on January 13, 1957, in San Diego, CA, Darleene was a woman of immense warmth, creativity, and a contagious zest for life.

As a small business owner, she shone...

Vickie Helen Brown

Vickie Helen Brown

Dec 22, 2023



Vickie H. Brown, a beloved member of the community, peacefully passed away on December 22, 2023, at the age of 70. Born on August 15, 1953, in Rankin, TX, Vickie touched the lives of many with her warm heart, genuine compassion, and unwavering strength.

Vickie was a woman of exceptional talent and creativity. She possessed a remarkable skill for...

Basil Douglas Sparks

Basil Douglas Sparks

Dec 15, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Basil Douglas Sparks, a cherished son, brother, and friend. Basil's radiant spirit, which graced this world for twenty-five years, was tragically taken from us on December 15, 2023.

Born on a warm September day in 1998, Basil brought immense joy and happiness to his parents, Dale and Sharon...

Karen Kay Sellers

Karen Kay Sellers

Dec 7, 2023

  Karen Kay Hudson Sellers, age 83, passed from this life on December 7, 2023 at her home in Wickett, Texas.

Karen was born on August 26, 1940 in New Martinsville, WV to parents, Charles Ray (Mutt) and Wanda Mae Hudson. She grew up in her beloved home state of West Virginia and graduated from Magnolia High School of New...

Payton Frank Pesina

Payton Frank Pesina

Dec 3, 2023

Payton Frank Pesina, a beloved son, brother, and friend, left this world unexpectedly on December 3, 2023, in Alpine, Texas at the young age of 15. He was born on February 14, 2008, in Odessa, Texas. Payton brought endless joy and laughter to those around him during his short but remarkable life. He was a sophomore at Grandfalls-Royalty High School...

John Michael "Mikey" Adauto

John Michael "Mikey" Adauto

Nov 28, 2023

 

John Michael Adauto, known affectionately as Mikey to those close to him, passed away on November 28, 2023, in Odessa, Texas. He was born on November 18, 1985, in Fort Stockton, Texas, to Raymond Adauto and Beatriz “Liza” Cruz.  Mikey lived a remarkable life that touched the hearts of many, and his memory will forever be cherished by all. 

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Wanda Brown

Wanda Brown

Nov 23, 2023

 Wanda Jo Brown, 80, passed away on November 23, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a devoted mother, sister, cousin and friend to many. Wanda was born on March 31, 1943 to Era Mae Washington and Joe Blake in Monahans, Tx. She enjoyed playing cards and dominoes, dancing and spending time with family and friends. She has...

Peggy Joyce Morphew

Peggy Joyce Morphew

Nov 21, 2023

 

On Tuesday, November 21st, 2023, Peggy Joyce Morphew, loving wife, mother of three children, grandma of six, and great grandma of thirteen, passed away at age 91.

Peggy was born on December 28, 1931, in Rule, TX to John and Mary Gibson. On December 3rd, 1950, she married Sidney Dalton Morphew. They raised three daughters, Laurna, Geata, and Pam.

 

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Arlene Patin

Arlene Patin

Nov 5, 2023

 

Arlene Ayers Ware Patin, a beloved resident of Monahans, Texas, passed away on November 5, 2023, at the age of 86. Arlene was born in Aransas Pass to Harry & Anna Ayers on February 11, 1937.

 

Arlene was raised in Aransas Pass where she spent her childhood. Shortly after graduating high school, she spent a few years moving...