Tommy Clint Owens

RANKIN - Tommy Clint Owens, a true west Texas gentleman and one of the toughest cowboys around, passed from this world on Oct. 7, 2024, at the age of 84. Tommy was born on Jan. 20, 1940, in San Angelo, to Edith and Bode Owens.

Jose Fransico Madrid

ODESSA - Jose Fransico Madrid (Frank), 75 of Odessa, died on Sept. 17, 2024. He was born to Fransico and Flora Madrid on Jan. 22, 1949, in Stanton. Frank graduated from Midland High School in 1967 then attended West Texas State University in Canyon.

Mary Lara Gutierrez

MIDLAND - Mary Lara Gutierrez died Sept. 12, 2024, in Midland. She was born Nov. 17, 1929, to Antonio and Florencia Lara in Stanton. She spent her early years in Stanton, and later moved to Midland.

Julian Gonzales Valle

BIG SPRING - Julian Gonzales Valle, 75 of Big Spring, died Sept. 13, 2024. Visitation and Vigil Service were Sept.16, 2024, at Myers & Smith Chapel. Funeral Mass was Sept. 17, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial followed at Mount Olive Memorial Park.He was born Feb. 12, 1949, in Pearsall.

Willo Dean Craft

GARDEN CITY - Willo Dean Craft, 81 of Garden City, passed away on Aug. 31, 2024, after her battle with cancer. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Jolene Messer of Corbin, Ky; two grandsons James and Levi McQueen both of Garden City.

Deborah Kay Moore

BIG SPRING - Deborah Kay Moore, 65, of Big Spring, passed away peacefully Aug. 29, 2024. Viewing was Sept. 3, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Funeral service and reception followed.She was born May 1, 1959, in Stanton, to parents Melba Lea West and John Benton Webb.

Lloyd Wayne Mitchell

BIG SPRING - Lloyd Wayne Mitchell, Jr., 89, passed away surrounded by his family Aug. 30, 2024, in Big Spring. He was born on Dec. 3, 1934, to Lloyd Wayne and Madge (McBrayer) Mitchell in Lorena. He was a proud member and served as a Deacon at the First Baptist Church of Stanton.

Dudley Ray Coleman

ACKERLY - Dudley Ray Coleman, 96, passed away surrounded by his family Aug. 30, 2024, in Ackerly. He was born on Dece. 28, 1927, to VJ and Mary Louise Coleman in Ackerly, .Dudley was a Life Member of Safari Club International, as well as the National Rifle Association.

Johnny Montez III

MIDLAND - With heavy hearts the family of Johnny Montez III, 61 of Midland, announces he died on Aug. 24, 2024. He was born in Big Spring and raised in Stanton. He was a member of Stanton High Schools Graduating Class of 1981.

Kyle Lendon Cook

STANTON - Kyle Lendon Cook, 64, died Aug. 24, 2024 in Stanton. He was born on Oct. 27, 1959 to Eddie and Nelwayne Cook. He was raised in Stanton and graduated from Stanton High School in 1978. He farmed most of his life and was successful in several other business ventures in the area.