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Mrs Johnnie Ethel Boydstun
Pioneer, Thursday, July 25, 1952 Funeral Services Held Here Monday For Mrs. Boydstun ( Obit)
Funeral services for Mrs Johnnie Ethel Boydstun, longtime Fort Stockton resident, were held at the First Christian Church here Monday. Burial followed in East Hill cemetery . The Rev. Robert Hooks officiated at the services, which were under the direction of Owen Funeral Home.
Mrs. Boydstun, 73 died at her home, 507 N. Gillis, Friday. Her body was found by her grandson, Jimmy Sullivan, Friday night. She apparently had suffered a heart attack. Survivors include a brother, deputy Sheriff Bill Cope; two sisters, Mrs. O. J. Bagwell of Hatch, N. M. and Mrs. R. L. Gray of Ajo, Ariz.; a daughter, Mrs Bill Smith, who is in Germany and two grandchildren, Jimmy Sullivan and Mrs. Brenda Davidson of Imperial. Pallbearers included Walter Butz, J. Merle McDonald, C. L. McDurmon of Imperial, Lon Johnson, Ben Ryan and Charles Harrall Mrs. Boydstun, who moved to Fort Stockton about 1900, was the first person to join the First Christian Church here following its organization with seven charter members. Her husband, the late J. M. Boydstun, was a charter member in 1907 and she joined shortly afterward. |
Maria Baeza
Maria Baeza, 86, of Iraan died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1998, in a San Angelo hospital. A wake service was held Wednesday in Gutierrez Chapel of Prayer. Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Joe Vasquez officiating. Graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Iraan Cemetery in Iraan. Arrangements are by Gutierrez Funeral Chapels. Mrs. Baeza was born Sept. 11, 1911, in Boquillas, Texas. She was a Catholic and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include one son, Abel Baeza, and his wife, Ofelia. Also surviving is one grandchild. |
Edith M. Bowman
Edith M. Bowman, 87, of San Angelo passed away Tuesday, February 20,
2007 in a local nursing home.
Edith was born September 28, 1919 in Big Spring, Texas to Gay and Hessie Hartman. Edith's unfaltering faith in God is what defined her and carried her through life's challenges. She was a devoted wife to her husband, Leslie for
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Aide Carrasco Barrera
Aide Carrasco Barrera, Fort Stockton, died Wednesday, May 2, 2007 in Fort Stockton. She was 49 years old. Aide was the daughter of Roberto Hernandez Valenzuela and Lydia Carrasco Ochoa. She was born January 2, 1958 in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico. She was married to Valentine Barrera August 10, 1998 in Fort Stockton.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Blanca R. Villa; granddaughter, Bioncey D. Villa, her father, Roberto H. Valenzuela and her sisters Zuelma C. Hernandez and Mireya C. Hernandez.
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Carlos Natividad Benavides, Fort Stockton, died April 29, 2007 in Ojinaga, Mexico. He was 33 years old.
Carlos was born March 16, 1974 in San Carlos, Mexico. He is the son of Manuel Benavides and Herminia Natividad. He married Dalia De La Rosa November 11, 2000 in Fort Stockton.
Carlos is survived by his wife, Dalia Benavides; sons, Carlos Manuel Benavides and Cesar Moraby Benavides, both of from Fort Stockton; parents, Manuel and Herminia Benavides; brothers, Martin Benavides, Kyle, Oscar Benavides, Jorge Benavides and Arnulfo Benavides, all from Fort Stockton and sisters, Maria Hernandez, Cortez, Colo. and Rosario Benavides, Dallas.
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Robert Ernest Bohannon
Robert Ernest Bohannon, age 88, died Sunday, December 12, 2004 at Coleman County Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kermit Sorrells officiating. Burial will be in Silver Valley Cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Mr. Bohannon was born December 31, 1915 to Joseph Lafayette Bohannon and Mildred Louisa Crawford Bohannon in Brown Ranch, Coleman County, Texas. He attended the Bowen school. He farmed in Coleman County until 1946. He married Myrtle Lenora Thompson on April 29, 1948 and moved to Bakersfield, Texas. He was employed by Bland and Scott Oil Company until 1971. From 1971 to his retirement in 1982, Ernest and Lenora operated The Bakersfield Exxon Station and convenience store. Upon retirement they moved back to Coleman, Texas where they resided at 1810 South Concho until his death. He is survived by his wife, Lenora, and only son, Jerry of Katy, Texas; one brother, Thomas Edwin Bohannon of Abilene, Texas; five nephews and six nieces. He was preceded in death by brothers Elbert, Durwood (Buster), Travis, Raymond and his sister, Lurline Kemp. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made in his name to the Alzheimer¹s Association, Greater West Texas Chapter, 4400 N. Big Spring #C-32, Midland, Texas 79705. |
Claudia Burnett, the sister of Sandra Clay of Dunn, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, in Odessa. Graveside service for Mrs. Burnett, 57, of Odessa is set for 2 p.m. Saturday in the East Hill Cemetery . Born on Dec. 3, 1945 in El Paso, Mrs. Burnett was a dog breeder and had lived in Odessa for 35 years. She had previously lived in Fort Stockton. Mrs. Burnett was a member of Caprock Baptist Church. Survivors also include her mother, Anna Elam of Fort Stockton; two daughters, Cathy Caskey and Brandi Halbaedier, both of Odessa; two sons, Jamie Halbaedier of Conroe and Derick Halbaedier of Odessa; and six grandchildren. |
Consepcion Baeza, 76, died Sunday, July 22, 2001 of cancer at her home in San Jacinto. A native of Fort Stockton, Texas, Mrs. Baeza lived in San Jacinto 25 years. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Ramon; six sons, Joe of Whittier, Ray of Hemet, Marco of Riverside and Hector, Rick and Jesus, all of San Jacinto; five daughters, Manuela Vega and Aurora Cisneros, both of Texas, Carmen Almeida of San Jacinto; and Josie Guzman and Linda Baeza-Stauffer, both of Temecula; 22 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2001 at Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Mortuary in Riverside. Friends may call at the mortuary from 4 until 8 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 2001 Burial will be in Crestlawn Memorial Park. |
World champion racing legend
James (Jim) Butler AKA "Mr. Ford" dies at 84
James "Jim" (Mr. Ford) Butler, died November 27, 2006 in Fort Stockton. He was 84 years old.
Dickey Harrell known as "Mr. Chevrolet" drove Remember Me once on the eight mile track in Illinois, winning the championship. Both Rowdy Willy and Remember Me held many world records. In 1963 James built a 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint "Lil Red" for the Morton Ford House which was never outrun .... until James outrun it with his 1963 Ford Falcon 289 cubic inch rod "Remember Me".
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Bonifacia Hernandez Burgess
Bonifacia Hernandez Burgess, 92, died Friday, April 14, 2006 in Odessa.
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W. Christine Butler
W. Christine Butler, 69, died Thursday July 10, 1997, at Pecos County Memorial Hospital in Fort Stockton. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Wright officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery in Canadian with the Rev. Hiram Reyes officiating. Arrangements by Richard W. Box Funeral Homes. She was born in Gladstone, N.M., and moved to Iraan in 1980. She was a Baptist. SURVIVORS: Husband, R.Q. Butler of Iraan; sons, Ralph Smith of Tijeras, N.M., Phelan Ray Butler of Circleville, Utah, Ronald Butler and Loren Butler, both of Arlington; daughters, Diane Monroe of Iraan and Debra Cochrell of Higgings; sister, Agnes Bishop of Wellington and 21 grandchildren. |
Jose R. Bernal
Jose R. Bernal, 72, of Fort Stockton, a retired roustabout, died Tuesday, March 3, 1998, at medical Center Hospital. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with the Rev. Jim Chaumont officiating. Rosary will be said at 7 tonight at Fort Stockton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery . He was born in Chisel and had lived in Fort Stockton since 1966 after moving from Cyanosa. He was a veteran of the Army. He was Catholic. SURVIVORS: Wife, Rufina Bernal of Fort Stockton; sons, Ruben Bernal of Fort Stockton, Salvador Bernal of Odessa, Joe Bernal Jr. of Fort Stockton; daughters, Celia Ambris of Fort Stockton, Ofelia Sanchez and Nimfa Bernal of Odessa, and Maria Elena Bernal of Fort Stockton; brothers, Amancio Bernal of Marathon, Damacio Bernal of Las Cruces, N.M., Manuel Bernal of Midland, Tomas Bernal of Almagordo, N.M., Roque Bernal of Las Cruces, N.M., Julio Rodriguez of Almagordo, N.M.; sisters, Santos Espaza of Ralls, Juanita Bernal of Almagordo, N.M.; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren |
Forrest G. Barnett
Forrest G. Barnett, 74, of Fort Stockton, a retired oil and gas technician with the Texas Railroad Commission, died Saturday, April 18, 1998, at Midland Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jim Miles officiating. Burial will be at East Hill Cemetery . Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. He was born in Merkel, and he was an World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps. He was a Presbyterian. SURVIVORS: Wife, Ethel Barnett of Fort Stockton; sons, Thomas Barnett of Moreno Valley, Calif. and Steven Alan Barnett of Odessa; daughter, Mary Katherine Baker of Crane; and ten grandchildren |
Pablo (Paul) Blanco Jr.
Pablo (Paul) Blanco Jr., 70, of Fort Stockton, a retired business owner, died Monday, July 13, 1998, at Pecos County Memorial Hospital. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with the Rev. Barry McLean officiating. Rosary will be said 7 p.m. Wednesday at Fort Stockton Funeral Home. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery . Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. He was born in Fort Stockton and was a lifelong resident. He was Catholic. Survivors: Wife, Susana R. Blanco of Fort Stockton; sons, Daniel Blanco and Jesse Blanco, both of Fort Stockton; daughters, Oralia Mesa, Josie Pacheco and Delores Flores, all of Fort Stockton; brothers, Tom Blanco of Marfa, Albert Blanco of Fort Stockton; sisters, Louisa B. Cobos of Marfa; Esperanza B.Franco of Odessa, Gloria B. Garrison, Anita B. Subia and Leonor L. Blanco, all of Fort Stockton; 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. |
Julia C. Baiza
Julia C. Baiza, 80, of Fort Stockton, a homemaker, died Thursday, July 23, 1998, in Fort Stockton. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Church. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Sunday at Fort Stockton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery . Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. She was born in Ajuita, Mexico, and moved to Fort Stockton in 1948. She was a Catholic. SURVIVORS: Sons, Jesus Baiza, Roy Baiza and Ramiro Baiza, all of Fort Stockton, Calalo Baiza of Chicago; daughter, Dora Rascon of Fort Stockton; sisters, Elodia Aiala of Chicago, Ofelia Calmillo of San Antonio, Enedina Cardenas of Agujita, Mexico; 19 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. |
Freda M. Brown
Freda M. Brown, 86, of Fort Stockton, a retired English teacher, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Larry Krueger officiating. Burial will be at East Hill Cemetery . Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. She was born in Sentinel, Okla., and had been a resident of Fort Stockton since 1943 after moving from Iraan. She was Methodist. SURVIVORS: Sister, Loy Worth of Enid, Okla |
Clarisa R. Barraza
Clarisa R. Barraza, 2, of Fort Stockton died Friday, Sept. 25, 1998, at University Hospital in Lubbock. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Fort Stockton Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ruban Salinas officiating. Burial will be at St. Agnes Cemetery . Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. She was born in Fort Stockton. SURVIVORS: Parents, Hugo Barraza and Denise Carrillo of Fort Stockton; grandparents, Christina Galindo, Reyes Fuentes, Homar Carrillo, Manuela and Chon Barraza, all of Fort Stockton; great-grandparents, Sixto and Enriquita Pacheco of Odessa, Alfredo and Lucila Sanchez of Fort Stockton and Felipa Vasquez Barraza of Coahuila, Mexico; and great-great-grandparents, Alberto Sanchez of Fort Stockton. |
Anna Lee Bennett
Anna Lee Bennett, 72, of Fort Stockton, a homemaker, died Monday, Sept. 28, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist with the Rev. Jeff Witcher officiating. Burial will be at East Hill Cemetery . Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. She was born in McQueen, Okla., and moved to Fort Stockton in 1962 from Arlington. She was Baptist. SURVIVORS: Husband, Donald J. Bennett of Fort Stockton; sons, Donnie Lee Bennett of Amarillo, Roger W. Bennett of Fort Stockton and Dwight L. Bennett of Kermit; daughter, Sue Boles of Breckenridge; brother, Bill Wise of Clarington; sisters, Louise Wright of Amarillo and Dorothy Daniel Watsonville, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. |
Truptiben J. Bhakta
Truptiben J. Bhakta, 36, of Fort Stockton, a motel owner/manager, died Monday, Sept. 28, 1998, at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo. Services will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fort Stockton Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. She was born in Kapura, India, and moved to Fort Stockton in 1994 from Van Horn. She was Hindu. SURVIVORS: Husband, Jayvadan Bhakta of Fort Stockton; daughters, Kajal Bhakta and Smitha Bhakta, both of Fort Stockton; sisters, Mina Bhakta and Sandhya Bhakta, both of India, Jayshree Bhakta of San Antonio; and brothers, Himansu Bhakta of India and Subodh Bhakta of Houston. |
Refugia Sanchez Benavides
Refugia Sanchez Benavides, 90, of Fort Stockton, a homemaker, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 1998, in Fort Stockton. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. David Herrera officiating. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Fort Stockton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery . Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. She was born in Fort Stockton and was a lifetime resident. She was Catholic. SURVIVORS: Brothers, Abel Benavides and Antonio Benavides, both of Fort Stockton; and sisters, Irene Gonzales of Canoga Park, Calif., and Anita Davis of Fort Stockton |
Marland Lloyd Bollier
Marland Lloyd Bollier, Fort Stockton, died Sunday, July 8, 2007, in Midland. He was 71 years old.
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Cynthia Ann Conner Berry
Cynthia Ann Conner Berry, Kerrville, died Saturday, July 21, 2007. She was born September 16, 1946, in Fort Stockton to Cis and Nolan B. Conner.
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Damon Boyd
Damon Boyd, Imperial, died August 8, 2007, in Fort Stockton. He was 83 years old.
Services were held Saturday morning, August 11, at First Baptist Church, Crane. Rev. Tommy Parker presided. Interment was in the Crane County Cemetery, Crane. Arrangements were under the direction of Shaffer Nichols Funeral Home, Crane. |
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