Obituaries

Russell Conner

BANGS - It is with heavy hearts and deep gratitude that we announce the passing of Russell Edward Conner.Family Directed Celebration of Life Service will be held the First Methodist Church in Bangs, on Feb. 14 at 11:00 AM.

Carlos Estrada

STANTON - Carlos Estrada, age 61, passed away on Jan. 26, 2026, in Stanton.Carlos was born on Nov. 6, 1964, in Midland, and spent his life rooted in West Texas, where he built not only a career, but also a reputation for hard work, kindness, and connection.

Teresa Marie Latzel

MIDKIFF - Teresa Marie Latzel (Schwertner), 74, of Midkiff, was welcomed into our heavenly Father’s arms on Jan. 24, 2026, at her home. Visitation will begin at 8:30 am on Jan. 31, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Garden City. Rosary will be recited at the church that same morning at 9 am.

Alejandro Perez

LENORAH - Alejandro Perez, 89 of Lenorah, passed away peacefully at his home on Jan. 16, 2026. He was born on Feb. 18, 1936.Known to his family as “Pops,” Alejandro was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, with family always at the center of his life.

Glenda Rae Griffin

GARDEN CITY Glenda Rae (Smith) Griffin, 93 of Garden City, passed away Jan. 14. Glenda was born May 31, 1932 in Hatchel, to J. Frank and Jewell Smith.

Jerry H. Bethell

CAMERON - Jerry H. Bethell, 81 of Cameron, died Jan. 16, 2026, at his home. Funeral services will be 2 pm Jan. 24, at the First Methodist Church in Cameron. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Cameron. Visitation will be 1 pm until service time in the First Methodist Church Sanctuary.

Israel Lorenzo Rosa

NEW ORLEANS, LA - PO1, Israel Lorenzo Rosa, U.S. Navy, age 40, passed away on Dec. 28, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Visitation and Rosary was Jan. 14, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Stanton. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Jan. 15, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Stanton.

Lioba Zapata Rios

SAN ANGELO - Lioba Zapata Rios, 86, of San Angelo, entered into God’s loving embrace on Jan. 10, 2026, surrounded by her children and husband. She was lovingly known by the name “Loy” by friends and family.Born in Stanton, on Oct.

Terry DeWayne Anderson

SAN ANGELO - Terry DeWayne Anderson, age 59, of Midland, passed away at home on Jan. 7, 2026. Services were Jan. 13 at Evergreen Cemetery in Stanton.Terry Dewayne Anderson was born on Apr. 2, 1966 in Big Spring, to Dewey Anderson and Carol Ringener Anderson.

Chalmer & Norma Lee “Smokey” Wren

LENOIR CITY, TN Chalmer “Smokey” Wren, Jr., born Nov. 7, 1938, passed peacefully on the evening of Christmas Eve. Just hours later, he was followed by his beloved sweetheart of 29 years, Norma Lee Wren, born Nov. 13, 1931-a final testament to the deep bond they shared.Smokey proudly served in the U.