Obituaries

Jerry Don Stuard

- Jerry Stuard, a devoted family man and respected law enforcement officer, was called home to the Lord on Mar. 29, 2025, in Midland. Born on Nov. 14, 1947, in Snyder, to John and Violet Christine Stuard.Jerry grew up with a strong sense of values and was a hard working man.

Josephine Linda Cypert

GARDEN CITY Josephine Linda LaMartina Cypert, 78 of Garden City, passed away April 3rd, 2025. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Friday at Myers and Smith Funeral Home. Funeral Services will also be conducted at Myers and Smith at 10 a.m., Apr. 12.

John Duwain Cypert

GARDEN CITY - John Duwain (Smiley) Cypert, 80, of Garden City, passed away Apr. 3, 2025. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Friday at Myers and Smith Funeral Home. Funeral Services will also be conducted at Myers and Smith at 10 a.m., Apr. 12.

Sandi Lea Renfro Ramsey

LAMESA - Funeral service for Sandi Lea Renfro Ramsey, 54 of Jetmore, Kansas, formerly of Lamesa, were Apr. 4, at the First Baptist Church, with Gerry Chavez officiating. Arrangements were under the care of Branon Funeral Home. Interment followed at Dawson County Cemetery. Visitation was Apr.

John Calvin Jones

STANTON - John Calvin Jones, 84 of Stanton, was called home to Heaven by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Mar. 31, 2025, in Midland. Visitation hours will be from 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Apr. 3, at Gilbreath Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Richard Lee Trantham

STANTON - Richard Lee Trantham, 73 of Stanton, passed away on Mar. 26, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born on May 27, 1951, Richard married the love of his life, Debra Kay Robinson, on July 14, 1972.

Melinda Ann Lee

MIDLAND - Melinda Ann Lee, 64 of Midland formerly of Loraine passed away in Odessa at the Courtyard Assisted Living Facility on Mar. 26, 2025. She was born to Weldon and Joan Hays McCollum on May 15, 1960 in Big Spring. Melinda grew up in Loraine where she graduated high school in 1978.

Amber Stoker

BRECKENRIDGE- Amber Stoker, 44 of Breckenridge, passed away Mar. 30, 2025. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Apr. 5, at Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. Don Bearden and Will Thompson officiating. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Apr. 4 at Morehart Mortuary.

Jackson Davis Jones

LUBBOCK - The family of Jackson Davis Jones will host a gathering of family and friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Apr. 3, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers in Lubbock. A service to celebrate Jackson is scheduled at 3 p.m. on Apr.

Stephen Aundrei Anaya

STANTON - Stephen Aundrei Anaya, born on Jan. 22, 1984 in Odessa, was sent to his Eternal Home on Mar. 30, 2025. Stephen was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His journey on this Earth was a fun one, full of love, compassion and his unwavering faith in God.