Obituaries

Grant Brown

MIDLAND - With broken hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Grant Brown, age 19, of Midland. Grant was born on Aug. 22, 2005, in Midland, and passed away on July 6, 2025. Grant was the beloved son of Jeremiah and Erin Brown, who adored him beyond measure.

Shon Scott

MIDLAND - Shon Reese Scott, 53, of Andrews, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 4, 2025, in Kerrville.Shon was born on July 23, 1971, in Odessa, to Linda Varner Scott and Dale Scott. He was a self-employed Chiropractor at Restoration Chiropractic in Andrews for many years.

Vernon Brown

Vernon Brown Jr., 42, of Midland, passed away on June 29, 2025.Vernon was born on Jan. 16, 1983, in Midland, to Vernon and Sara Brown. He was a proud father of nine children and a loving grandfather.

Rolando Garza, Lr.

Rolando Garza, Jr., age 57, passed away peacefully in Lubbock.He is preceded in death by his father, Rolando Garza, Sr., and his wife, Mandy Marie Garza.

Michael Ray Scurlark

STANTON - Michael Ray Scurlark, age 57, of Stanton, went to his Heavenly Home on June 23, 2025. He was born May 24, 1968, to the late Warren C. Scurlark and Eddie B. Jackson Scurlark in Stanton.He was a graduate of Stanton High School and served his country in the United States Army.

Mary D. Rodriguez

STANTON - Mary D. Rodriguez, 80, went to her Heavenly Home, June 19, 2025. She was born Apr. 9, 1945, in Corpus Christi, to the late Martin and Elosia Dugue. She is preceded in death by her husband Guadalupe H.

Nicholas Isaiah Moreno

BIG SPRING - Nicholas Isaiah Moreno, 29, went to his Heavenly Home, June 14, 2025, in Big Spring. He was born on Dec. 7, 1995, in Odessa, to Robert Moreno and Ann Rivas.Left to cherish his memories are his father, Robert Moreno (Isabel), mother Ann Rivas, paternal grandparents Robert Moreno Sr.

Gloria Villa Marquez

Gloria Villa Marquez died on June 4, 2025 after a long fight with congestive heart failure. She was born on March 22, 1943 in Big Spring, Texas. She was the daughter of Clemente Villa Sr and Maria Sotelo Villa and the beloved wife of the late Timoteo Marquez.

Lorece (Mims) Avery

Lorece (Mims) Avery, 95, entered a new city, a new life on May 31, 2025. Viewing will be from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m., June 6, at Gilbreath Funeral Home in Stanton, with the family receiving friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m.

Sherry Lynn Reed

LUBBOCK - Sherry Lynn Reed, 69 of Lubbock, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. A visitation for family and friends was May 29, at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. A Memorial Service was May 30, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel.