Obituaries

Eula Belle Huffman

FORT WORTH - Eula Belle Huffman, 89, passed away on Oct. 3, 2025, in Fort Worth, following a life both well-lived and well-loved. Whether you knew her as Eula, Cissie, Mom or Noni, you were left with an imprint of kindness and compassion that will stay with you forever.

Melvin Williamson

ACKERLY - Melvin “Mel” Williamson, 81 of Ackerly, died Nov. 13, 2025. Visitation was Nov. 17 with family receiving friends at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Funeral service was Nov. 18 at Hillcrest Baptist Church.Mel was born on Sept. 27, 1944 in Big Spring.

Johnny Gene Latzel

MIDKIFF - Johnny Gene Latzel, 76 of Midkiff, was welcomed into our heavenly Father’s arms Nov. 9, 2025, at his home after a period of declining health. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a man of boundless ingenuity and passion, Johnny left an indelible mark on all who knew him.

Lola Belle Lamb

BIG SPRING - Lola Belle (Morris) Lamb, 91 of Big Spring, was called home on Nov. 7, 2025. Funeral service was Nov, 12, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Interment followed at Trinity Memorial Park. She lay in-state Nov.

Suzanna Poe

STANTON - In loving memory, we celebrate the life of Suzanna Poe, beloved daughter, sister, cousin and friend. Suzanna passed away on Oct. 30, 2025 in Midland, at the age of 76 following a brief illness. A funeral mass was Nov. 5, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Stanton. Interment followed at St.

Ronald Dan Shortes

ACKERLY - Ronald Dan Shortes, 81 of Ackerly, passed away surrounded by his family and friends on Nov. 3, 2025. Graveside services were Nov. 5, at Ackerly Cemetery.He was born in Big Spring, to Vernon and Gladys Shortes on Nov. 30, 1943. He had a long career in farming.

Barbara Lu Currie Ratliff

GARDEN CITY Barbara Lu Currie Ratliff, 91, of Garden City, Texas, died on October 19, 2025, after a lengthy illness. She grew up on the ranch with her brother, Jerry Currie. After her marriage to Arlis Ratliff in 1955, the couple lived the remainder of their lives spent on the ranch ranching.

Rosemary Hollums

MIDLAND - Rosemary Hollums was called home to her Lord and Savior on Oct. 25, 2025. She was born on Apr. 21, 1931 to Mary Butler McDonald and William McDonald. She married the love of her life Jack Hollums on Dec. 24, 1948. They settled in Midland shortly after and raised their six children.

Derwood Blagrave

ACKERLY - Derwood Blagrave, 89 of Ackerly, passed away on Oct. 18, 2025. A visitation was Oct. 21, at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Funeral services were Oct. 22, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Interment followed at Trinity Memorial Park.

Dan Lee Dugan

STANTON - Dan Lee Dugan, 64 of Stanton, passed away on Oct. 15, 2025. Visitation and family viewing were Oct. 21, at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Services were Oct. 22, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Interment followed at Trinity Memorial Park.