Obituaries

Aug 9, 2022

Leonard Edward Davis Sr., 57, of Monahans, Texas passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.

A Memorial Service will be held for Leonard 5:00 PM on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Harkey Funeral Home with Terry Willis officiating.

Leonard was born on July 22, 1965, in Snyder, Texas to Leon Davis...

Aug 8, 2022

Buford Milton Humphries, Colonel (USAF Retired) passed away August 8, 2022.

He is survived by his four children: Harrison Humphries (Adela), Betty Turner, Barbara Knott  -all of Monahans -and Patricia Hoyt (Jim) of Austin, 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy, and second wife, Pauline....

Aug 6, 2022

Dolores Margarita Vasquez, 73, de Monahans, falleció el 8/6/2022 en Monahans, TX.

Dolores Margarita Vasquez nació en Muzquiz, Coahuila a Dionicio y Dolores Garza en 7/11/1949.

Margarita pertenecía a la iglesia Apostólica en Monahans, TX. Ella estaba profundamente dedicada a su fe en cristo Jesús. Estuvo casada con su esposo Julio Vasquez por 25 años....

Aug 6, 2022

Julia Ann Benton, known as Judy to her family and friends and Bunny to her husband, was born on December 3, 1940 at her aunt’s house in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Bill and Mona Hutcheson.  She passed away on Saturday, August 6th in Dallas, TX.

Judy was born and raised in Monahans, Texas where her childhood was...

Aug 5, 2022

Diane (Brantley) McDaniel age 78 died August 5, 2022 in Midland, TX after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Diane was born July 8, 1944 in Graham, TX to parents Henry and Kelly (Meeks) Brantley and moved to Wickett, TX as a young girl. Diane graduated Monahans High School in 1962 and went on to graduate from Odessa Business...

Aug 4, 2022

Humberto “Chumbie” Salazar, 65, of Odessa, Texas passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022.

Chumbie was born on February 2, 1957 to his parents Benigno and Lucy Salazar in Monahans, Texas.

Chumbie grew up in Monahans and attended Monahans High School where he graduated in 1976. He moved to Odessa, Texas shortly after graduating and...

Aug 3, 2022

Roberta Standefer Huff, 81, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on August 3, 2022. She entered this world on March 31, 1941 in Hamilton, TX, born to Robert Standefer and Jessye Forgey. Her parents and brother Robert Earl Standefer Jr awaited her so they could once again join together as a family. She...

Jul 31, 2022

Loving Wife and Mother, Mireya C. Ramirez, 43, of Monahans, Texas gained her angel wings on July 31, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas.

Visitation for Mireya will be held Thursday, August 4, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Friday, August 5, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Harkey Funeral Home with a Rosary to...

Jul 28, 2022

Luiza P. Valenzuela departed earth to be with our Lord and savior on the morning of July 28, 2022, peacefully surrounded by her loved ones after a long beautiful and blessed 98 years of life.

Luiza was born to Marcos and Josefa Polanco on June 21, 1924, in Pecos, Texas. Luiza grew up to be a very...

Jul 26, 2022

Christopher George Williams Jr., “Bubba”, age 25, of Monahans, Texas left us on July 26, 2022.

Bubba is survived by his and Joyce Morris’ sons Dante Williams, Jayvion Williams, and Isaiah Morris, Bubba’s mother and father Tonia and Chris Williams, and two sisters Margie Marshall and Courtney Peasley, along with his uncles, Jimmy Weldy and Timothy Weldy...

Jul 24, 2022

Lugene Leek, 67, of Monahans, passed away on July 24, 2022, in Midland, TX.

Visitation will be Friday, July 29, 2022, at Harkey Funeral Home from 5pm to 7pm.  Funeral services will be Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the Harkey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiation.  Burial will follow at the Monahans Memorial Cemetery....

Jul 21, 2022

Deborah Renee Roundtree, age 58, died suddenly on July 21, 2022.

Deborah was born in Roswell, NM on December 18, 1963.

She grew up in Imperial and married Michael on June 11, 1994 and spent her adult life with him in Monahans TX.

Deborah was survived by husband Michael Roundtree, mother, Edith 'Tinka'...

Jul 19, 2022

Elvira Gonzales Medina, 75, passed away in Monahans, Texas on Tuesday July 19, 2022. Elvira was born to Pablo and Emma Gonzales in Monahans.

Elvira was also raised in Monahans and graduated from Monahans High School in 1966. Elvira married Benigno Medina on May 6, 2003. She spent 24 years working for MWPISD as a custodian. Elvira...

Jul 18, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Michael Brown. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 13, 2022

Kenneth “Bobby” Evans, born March 6, 1986, to Kenneth Wayne Evans and Janice Marlene Roy died on July 13,2022.

Bobby did things his own way and lived life on his own terms. He was a star that burned out before he ever got a chance to shine. Not many people knew him very well, but for those...

Jul 13, 2022

David William Kuhn of Odessa, Texas was born on August 24, 1963, in Falls Church, Virginia, the third son of the late Thomas Edward Kuhn and Mary Walker Kuhn of Grandfalls, Texas. He was married to Katherine Baker Kuhn of Odessa, Texas. He entered the glory of heaven on July 13, 2022.

He retired as one of...

Jul 9, 2022

Eleno Cano, son of Paula and Placido Cano, was born March 23, 1934, in Alpine, Texas. He was a soldier in the 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army and served honorably in the Korean War.

He was united in holy matrimony to Leonor Torres Cano in October 1958. This union was blessed with eight children. Leonor...

Jul 7, 2022

Elias C. (Lee) Ornelas, Sr., 73, passed away at home on Thursday, July 7, 2022.

Elias was born on September 17, 1948 in Monahans to Tomas Ornelas, Jr. And Magdalena (Carrasco) Ornelas.

Elias was a very kindhearted man, would help anyone in need. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and spending time with family and friends, and...

Jul 6, 2022

Naomi Nunez Hernandez, a resident of Dallas, Texas passed away July 6, 2022. She was born in Monahans, Texas to Simon and Alicia Acosta on June 11, 1972.

She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and aunt. She was a passionate San Francisco 49er fan, so much that she founded the 432 Niner Empire chapter in Odessa,...

Jul 5, 2022

In the first week of July Albert and Ruby Gallas passed away peacefully. Ruby Gallas passed away on July 3rd, 2022, at the age of 95 with Albert by her side holding her hand with family surrounding them.  Al Gallas passed away on July 5th, 2022, at the age of 96 with family.

Al Gallas was born...