Obituaries

David Christopher “Chris” Pearce

MIDLAND - David Christopher “Chris” Pearce, age 51, of Midland, passed away peacefully on Aug. 23, 2025, in Midland surrounded by loved ones. Chris was born on Oct. 27, 1973, in Stanton, to David and Mary Pearce. Growing up, he enjoyed football, baseball, band, and scouting.

Georgina “Gean” Margaret Elizabeth Clinkscales

BIG SPRING - Georgina “Gean” Margaret Elizabeth Clinkscales, 100, passed away, Aug. 16, 2025.She was born May 10, 1925 in Great Bardfield, Essex, England to parents Edward Buttle and Ellen Winyard Buttle.She came to the United States in July of 1957.

Margarita Zacharias Klassen

Funeral Services for Margarita Zacharias Klassen, were Aug. 19, at Mennonite Evangelical Church under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Home, Seminole, officiated by Pastor Jake Fehr. Margarita passed away Aug. 15, 2025, in Midland. Margarita was born Apr. 6, 1992, in Zacatecas, Mexico to Jacob K.

Lonnie Joe Taylor

Lonnie Joe Taylor passed away to be with our Lord on Aug. 17, 2025. He will lie in state Aug. 21, from 9am-9pm at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5pm-7pm. Graveside services will be at 10am, Aug.

John Day Zugg III

John Day Zugg III, 58, of Montgomery, Alabama, formerly of Stanton, TX, passed away Sunday, August 3rd, 2025.

Bonnie Evelyn Allred

STANTON - Bonnie Evelyn Allred, 87, longtime resident of Stanton, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025. She will lie in state Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Gilbreath Funeral Home from 11am until 9pm. The family will receive friends from 5:30pm until 7pm.

Jo Ann Hillger

GARDEN CITY - Jo Ann Hillger, 84, longtime resident of Garden City, passed away peacefully with family by her side on July 31, 2025. She lie in-state at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home in Big Spring on Aug. 3. Rosary was Aug. 4, at St Lawrence Catholic Church followed by Mass.

Dana Ruth (Horton) Schafer

MIDLAND - Dana Ruth (Horton) Schafer passed away in Midland, on July 30, 2025 at the age of 83. She was born to parents Thomas H Horton and Evelyn Virginia (Smith) Horton on Nov. 25, 1941, in Loraine.

Jaden Hall

STANTON - It is with heavy heart and deep love, we celebrate the life of Jaden Hall, who passed away on July 12, 2025, in Stanton, at the age of 24. Born on Nov. 21, 2000, in Abilene, Jaden lived a life filled with great energy, compassion, and adventure-touching the hearts of all who knew him.

Mary M. Lerma Estrada

STANTON - Mary M. Lerma Estrada, age 84, of Stanton, went to her Heavenly Home on July 19, 2025. Mary was born on Dec. 26, 1940, in Midland, to the late Damas and Patricia Lerma.