William Baker

BEDFORD - William E. Baker, 93 of Bedford, died Mar. 24, 2022. He was born Dec. 18, 1928, in Witchita Falls, to Earl and Phoebe (Van Horn) Baker. He grew up in Garden City, before enlisting in the United States Air Force, serving from 1947-1950.

Jerod Michael Parks

STANTON - Jerod Michael Parks, 18 of Stanton, died Mar. 16, 2022. He was born Sept. 5, 2003, in Lubbock, to Jimmy and Kathy Parks. He grew up in Stanton and had many hobbies that brought him great joy. He graduated last year and was employed at Stanton IGA.

Bob Palmer

LUBBOCK - Bob Palmer was born Feb. 19, 1932 in Markley, to Tobe and Idda Belle Palmer. He was one of seven brothers and two sisters, all of whom he will enjoy in his heavenly home. There was hardly a meal in this home that didn't include 2-3 slices of bread on top as an essential to their meals.

Marga Rae Warrington Pipes

MIDLAND - Marga Rae Warrington Pipes was born in Lovington, NM, on Jan. 17, 1942, to Ray and Judy Warrington. She graduated as salutatorian from Stanton High School in 1960.

Janice “Gay” Hock

MIDLAND - Janice "Gay" Hock Janice "Gay" Hock, 85 of Midland, died Mar. 10, 2022 in the comfort of her home. She was born on Jan. 18, 1937, in Chatham Jackson Parish, Louisiana to Joel Hall Melton and Verna Aline Womack Bivens.

Loran James Krejci

ROSCOE - Loran James Krejci 68, of Roscoe died from complications due to Covid-19 on Mar. 2, 2022, at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene. A graveside service was held Mar. 5, at Garden of Memories with Father Nilo Nalugon officiating. Interment followed under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home.

Judy Carol Louder

DALLAS - Judy Carol Louder, 74, died Mar. 1, 2022 in Dallas. She was born on July 19, 1947 to the late Teddy Dwight and Lily Lavada Barnhill. She was a graduate of Stanton High School Class of 1965 where she played the clarinet and was a majorette in the band.

Carolyn Jo Barnes

ODESSA - Carolyn Jo Barnes, 76, died peacefully on Mar. 4, 2022, at her son Kevin’s home under his care. She was born July 9, 1945, in Mitchell County to Mae (Finley) and James Cline. She was a devoted mother and grandmother to her children and grandchildren.

Mary Jane Ramirez

MIDLAND - Mary Jane Ramirez, 70 of Midland, died Mar. 8, 2022. She will lie in state Mar. 11, from 10 am until 6 pm at Gilbreath Funeral Home. Rosary Service will begin at 7 pm, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 pm, Mar. 12, at St.

Violet Christine Stuard

SNYDER - Violet Christine Stuard Violet Christine Stuard, 96 of Snyder, died Feb. 22, 2022. She was born Sept. 26, 1925, to Dewey Rollins and Hettie Bennett Rollins. She married the love of her life, Johnny O. Stuard after his return from the service.