Obituaries

David Ray Blake

MIDLAND - David Ray Blake died over the weekend at his home in Midland. He was born in Big Spring on June 16, 1962, to parents Betty and Charles Ray Blake. He was the baby of the family. His father, Charles Ray Blake, and stepfather, Charlie Smith, both preceded him in death.

Gloria Sanders, “Nanny”

COAHOMA - Gloria Sanders, “Nanny” 81, of Coahoma, died on Aug. 26, 2023, at her home. Funeral services were Aug. 30, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Interment followed at Coahoma Cemetery. She was born Jan. 3, 1942, in Colorado City, to Guy and Laura Thomas.

Melvin Thomas Hursh

Melvin Thomas Hursh, who would only answer to Tommy, 96, was greeted with rejoicing and open arms by his Savior and God on Aug. 21, 2023. Tommy was born on Mar. 18, 1927, in New Lexington, Ohio to Jennie and Clark Hursh.

Kirby Lynn Brown

SAND SPRINGS - Kirby Lynn Brown, of Sand Springs, died Aug. 16, 2023. He gently and peacefully walked on in the presence of his children and caregiver.

Vivian Chandler

STANTON - Vivian (Leonard Saunders) Chandler died Aug. 17, 2023. Vivian was ever faithful to Jesus, was very loving and kind to her family and friends and was a renowned cook.

Steven Keith Vestal

MONAHANS - A service to celebrate the life of Steven Keith Vestal, 70 years of life, is scheduled at 2 p.m. on Aug. 19, at First United Methodist Church in Monahans. He died on Aug. 9, 2023, in Lubbock. Please visit www.harkeyfunerals. com for further information.

Patsy Ruth Brookshire

MIDLAND - Patsy Ruth Brookshire, 81, died Aug. 4, 2023. She was born Mar. 12, 1942, to Hazel Hart Kee and Silas Kee in Caddo, Oklahoma. She moved to Midland in 1978, where she was a hairstylist for many years. She married Don Brookshire on Nov.

Ignatius George Peters

STANTON - Ignatius George Peters was born on May 4, 1928, in Stanton, and died on Aug. 5, 2023 at the age of 95. After graduating from Texas Tech and the University of Texas with degrees in chemistry, he served in the army for two years.

Gearl Dee Koonce

GEORGETOWN Gearl Dee Koonce died peacefully at his home on July 20, 2023, with family by his side. He lived in the Sun City community of Georgetown and was 89 years of age. He was born on Nov. 17, 1933, in Stanton to M.L. “Red” and Reva Koonce.

Peggy Joyce McCormick Smith

STANTON - Peggy Joyce McCormick Smith,75 of Stanton, died on July 29, 2023, in Midland. Graveside services were Aug. 2 at Evergreen Cemetery Chapel in Stanton, with Brother Eddy Elliott officiating.