Obituaries
Odelia Rios Naegele
Mar 1, 2026
On Sunday, March 1, 2026, Odelia (Lilly) Naegele passed away in Monahans, Texas. Odelia Naegele was born on June 13, 1925.
Lilly as she was called by her friends, first and foremost was a loving, caring, kind mother to her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Her passion was to dance and sing up to her 100th year of life. She loved...
William "Bill" Thomas
Feb 28, 2026
William (Bill) H. Thomas, 82, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on February 28, 2026. Bill was born on June 9, 1943, in Warren, Ohio, to Paul and Dorothy Mae Thomas.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Judy Young.
Bill is survived by his wife of 38 years, Petra (Pat) Thomas; his son, Craig Thomas and wife, Christine;...
Dixie Ann Light
Feb 27, 2026
Dixie Ann Light, 77, of Monahans, passed away on February 27, 2026 in Odessa.
Visitation will be 9 am - 11 am on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Harkey Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Burial will follow at Monahans Memorial Cemetery.
Dixie was born in Stamford, Texas, to Keith and Lola Carnes on January 24, 1949. She...
Armando Monclova Madrid Sr.
Feb 11, 2026
Armando Monclova Madrid Sr., 70, of Monahans, Texas, was born July 10, 1955, in Pecos, Texas, and peacefully passed away at home on February 11, 2026. He was born to Joe Flores Madrid and Faye Monclova.
Armando was a kind, caring, and helpful man who never met a stranger. Those who knew him quickly became lifelong friends. He was truly a...
Patsy Carolyn Kinsey
Feb 9, 2026
Patsy Carolyn Pomroy Kinsey, 81, of Monahans, left her temporary worldly home for her eternal home in Heaven in the early morning hours of Monday, February 09, 2026, surround with love at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Springtown, Texas after a courageously fought 4 1/2-year battle with bone cancer. Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday, February...
Dorothy Doylene McGuire
Feb 8, 2026
Dorothy Doylene McGuire, 94, of Monahans, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, in Denver City, Texas.
Doylene was born on August 1, 1931, in Forsan, Texas, to James Doyle Gilmore and Esther McCoy Gilmore. She met Charlie Lee McGuire while in college at Howard Payne, and they were married on January 17th, 1951. She graduated from Hardin Simmons with...
Elpidia Contreras
Feb 2, 2026
Elpidia Fuentes Contreras, 60, passed away on February 2, 2026. She was born on October 15, 1965, in Morton, Texas, to Domingo Estorga and Josefa Navarrette Fuentes.
Elpidia was a loving wife, family member, and friend whose warmth and joyful spirit touched everyone who knew her. She was married to her devoted husband, Ruben Contreras, and together they shared a life...
Emilio Armendariz-Flores
Jan 30, 2026
Emilio Armendariz, age 69, passed away on January 30, 2026, in Odessa, Texas. He was a longtime resident of Monahans, Texas.
Services will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM at Harkey Funeral Home, with a Rosary being recited at 7:00 PM. Mass is scheduled for 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at St. John...
Lucille Marie Covensky (O'Brien)
Jan 26, 2026
Lucille Marie Covensky (O'Brien), age 92, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026, in Monahans, Texas.
Born on August 16, 1933, in Boston, Massachusetts, Lucille was the daughter of George and Lucille (Frank) O'Brien. She spent her early years in New England and graduated from Manchester High School in 1950. Her life’s journey eventually brought her to Texas.
Lucille was a bookkeeper...
Orlando Hernandez
Jan 20, 2026
Orlando Hernandez, age 70, of Monahans, Texas, born on July 22nd 1955, passed away on January 20, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Rosa Hernandez, and his son, Omero Hernandez.
Orlando is survived by his devoted wife, Connie Hernandez; his daughters, Rebecca Porras and her husband, Albaro, and Victoria Hernandez and her partner, Joanna; and his grandchildren,...
Eugene Wallace Irvin
Jan 19, 2026
Eugene Wallace Irvin Jr., 76, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on January 19, 2026, in Midland, Texas.
Eugene was born on January 15, 1950, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to Eugene Wallace Irvin Sr. and Oleta Casbeer. He attended and graduated school in Monahans, Texas.
Eugene worked for many years in the oilfield industry. He dedicated 26 years to Halliburton, followed by employment...
Jeanie Clopton
Jan 16, 2026
Jeanie Clements Clopton passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the age of 78 surrounded by her family. She was born April 24, 1947, in Monahans, Texas and an only child to H.A. (Ducky) and Georgie Clements. Jeanie's formative years were filled with dance and piano classes. She performed in numerous dance recitals and played the piano from...
Mario Enrique Escamilla
Jan 15, 2026
Mario Enrique Escamilla born November 22, 1951, took his first steps on the stairway to Heaven on January 15,2026.
Mario was born in Sanderson, Texas to Mario B and Amalia Escamilla.
Viewing will begin on Monday, January 19, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Harkey Funeral Home; family will be present from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM for anyone wanting...
Ryan Clayton Yantis
Jan 8, 2026
Ryan Yantis, 33, of Odessa, Texas, passed away on January 8, 2026, in his hometown. Born on September 4, 1992, in Odessa, Ryan spent his life surrounded by the people and places he loved most.
Ryan’s heart beat strongest for his children, Abyel and Alice Yantis. His love for them was unwavering—a guiding light that illuminated his days and gave meaning...
George "Bill" William Grant
Jan 6, 2026
George “Bill” William Grant,71, of Monahans Texas, passed away on January 6,2026, in Odessa Texas.
Bill was born in Big Spring, Texas on June 22, 1954, to Jack and Lois Grant. Two months later, his family moved to Monahans. Bill attended school on Monahans, graduating in 1972. He attended North Texas State University in Denton, graduating with a degree in Business...
Isabella Elizabeth Johnson
Jan 5, 2026
Isabella Elizabeth Johnson went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2026. She blessed us and this world with her beautiful presence August 1, 2025, in Fort Stockton, Texas to Destine Boden and Justin Johnson of Wickett, Texas.
Isabella was a beautiful blessing to her family and brought so much love, joy, and happiness to those who got to meet...
Jesus "JJ" "Caboose" Escamilla
Dec 21, 2025
Jesus “JJ” “Caboose” Escamilla, 69, of Monahans, Texas, passed away on December 21, 2025, at his home in Monahans.
Jesus was born in Monahans, Texas on October 9, 1956, to Mario and Amalia Escamilla. Known to many as “JJ” or “Caboose,” he was a fun-loving man with a big personality and a free spirit. He never met a stranger and was...
Elizabeth Jimenez (Leal Barrera)
Dec 20, 2025
Elizabeth Jimenez (Leal Barrera), 64, of Monahans, passed away on 12/20/2025 in Midland, Texas.
Visitation will be 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Monday, December 29th, 2025, at Harkey Funeral home with a Celebration of Life from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
Funeral Service will be held 1:00 PM, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, Cornerstone Church, 2410 S. Stockton, Monahans, Tx with Pastor Heriberto...
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