Francisca Rosa

STANTON - Francisca Rosa, lovingly known to family and friends as “Wela Kika,” passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, in Stanton, at the age of 94. Born on June 4, 1932, in Escobares, Francisca lived a long and beautiful life centered on faith, family, and love.

Dale Ruth

WEATHERFORD Mr. Dale Gene Ruth (Coach) passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, encouragement, and love that will be remembered by all who knew him.Dale was born on May 6, 1945, in Weatherford, to Willie “Bill” Ruth and Lavida (Overton) Ruth.

Larry Michael “Mike” Welch

STANTON - Larry Michael “Mike” Welch, 77, of Midland, will be lovingly remembered following his passing on June 4, 2026, in Odessa. The family invites friends to join them for a memorial service on June 12, at 1 p.m.

Abundio Cazares

STANTON - Abundio Cazares, 72 of Stanton, went to be with the Lord, May 31, 2026.He was born July 11, 1953, in Stanton, and was raised by Andres and Victoria Cazares.Abundio worked as a roustabout in the oilfield. He will forever be in our hearts and greatly missed.

Jose Rodriguez

STANTON - Jose Rodriguez, 76 of Stanton, passed on to his Heavenly Home on June 8, 2026. He was born March 3, 1950 in Big Spring, to Santos Rodriguez and Dominga Ramirez Rodriguez.

Priscilla Garza

LENORAH - Priscilla Garza, 76 of Lenorah, passed away May 30, 2026. Visitation and a prayer service were June 3, at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. on June 4, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with burial to follow at Trinity Memorial Park.She was born on Sept.

Wanda Lee (Porter) Jeffcoat

STANTON - Wanda Lee (Porter) Jeffcoat, 80 of Stanton, passed away on May 24, 2026 at home. A visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on June 5, 2026 at Gilbreath Funeral Home in Stanton. Services will be 11 a.m. June 6, at Downtown Church of Christ in Stanton.

Velma Dean (Odom) McMillan

MIDLAND - Velma Dean (Odom) McMillan, 91 of Midland, passed away May 21, 2026, at Midland Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m., May 31, at the Downtown Church of Christ in Stanton.Velma was born Mar.

Dorothy Lee Newland

ARLINGTON - Dorothy Lee Eubanks was born on March 22, 1931, to Lee Henry Eubanks and Eula May Masters on their family farm about three miles West of Stanton. She grew up with two older brothers, Arlie and Earl, and an older sister, Mildred.

Mary Belle Keaton

STANTON - Mary Belle (Johnson) Keaton passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2026, surrounded by family and friends as she walked into the arms of Jesus.Funeral service was held at 1:30 p.m. on May 18, at First Baptist Church Stanton with Rev. David Harp officiating.