Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Midland Community

Henry Anthony Vela

Jul 26, 2025

Henry Anthony Vela, age 34, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025. A visitation will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Mayberry Funeral Home(406 E Illinois Ave, Midland Texas 79701). A funeral mass service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Our Lady Guadalupe Parish & Shrine, (1401 Garden Ln,...

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Marsha Lynn Dunson

Jul 21, 2025

I Loved...

You may have called me Mama, Aunt, or even Old Lady, but I was born Marsha Lynn Dunson, and that name carried a life full of love. I entered this world on April 15, 1959, in Midland, Texas, born to Janie Dunson Roberts and Clarence Dunson.

I was blessed to grow up surrounded by the joy and chaos of two...

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Ivan Raymond Ferrer

Jul 21, 2025

Ivan Raymond Ferrer, age 33, of Midland, Texas, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, in Midland, Texas.

Ivan was born March 14, 1992, in Midland, a son of Ramon and Ana Ferrer. Ivan was raised in the Catholic faith and was the co-owner of Buffalo Jo's restaurant. Through his time there, he positively impacted the lives of many people. Whether it...

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Thedis Ann Walker

Jul 17, 2025

Thedis Ann Walker Reasno received her Angel wings on July 17, 2025, at 12:10 AM.

Thedis Ann Walker Reasno was born February 22, 1943, in Blossom, Texas to the parentage of Mae Catherine Reasno and Eugene Tinner. She accepted Christ at an early age where she attended Johnson Chapel CME Church. Thedis attended Gibbons High School in Paris, Texas and...

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James William Cork

Jul 15, 2025

James William Cork, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. A viewing will be held at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, (303 E Shandon Ave, Midland, Texas 79705) A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Hamlin,...

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Juan Carlos Guerrero

Jul 6, 2025

Juan Carlos Guerrero Hernandez went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 6, 2025, at the age of 44. A beloved father, son, brother, partner, and friend, Juan Carlos lived a life full of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to those around him. Juan Carlos was born on November 17, 1980 to Juan Javier Guerrero Lujan and Silvia...

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Vernon Brown Jr

Jun 29, 2025

Vernon Brown Jr., 42, of Midland, TX, passed away on June 29, 2025.

Vernon was born on January 16, 1983 in Midland, TX to Vernon and Sara Brown. He was a proud father of nine children and a loving grandfather. While he faced some ups and downs along the way, his love for his family, children and grandchildren was undeniable.

"JR" was...

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Rachell Ann Dalton

Jun 24, 2025

Rachell Ann Dalton went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 24, 2025, at the age of 65.

She was born on May 15, 1960, to W.L. "Bud" and Betty Lambert. On June 12, 1981, she married the love of her life, Robert Earl Dalton, in Odessa, Texas. They shared 38 wonderful years of marriage before Robert was called...

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Maureen Joy Hyson

Jun 24, 2025

Maureen Joy Hyson, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend and a long-time resident of Midland, TX, died unexpectedly on June 24, 2025 at the age of 68, after battling cancer .

Maureen is survived by her husband, Ricky Hyson; her children, T. Ricky Hyson, Chrystal Larkin (Hyson), and step daughter Karesa Lucchini; her brothers Aaron and Sheldon Phillip; and sisters, Bernadette...

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Lady Tonsie Bell Hunter

Jun 23, 2025

Tonsie Bell Williams Hunter was born on November 12, 1939, in Crockett, Texas, to the late Roosevelt Williams and Carrie Bell Scurlock Williams. In 1943, her family moved to Stanton, Texas, where she began her walk of faith at St. James Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Goode. There, she joyfully sang in the choir-a love for music...

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Gurline Butler

Jun 10, 2025

Gurline Butler completed her race on June 10, 2025. Gurline was born on February 9, 1943 in Palestine, Texas to Rosie Lee Anthony. She moved to Midland, Texas as a teenager and attended Carver Senior High School where she met and later married Garfield Hart Sr.

She moved to Dallas, Texas for a brief period, but returned to Midland. She worked...

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John Blake Freeman

May 21, 2025

John Blake Freeman, 64, passed away peacefully after a courageous multi‑year battle with colon cancer. Born on Tachikawa Air Base near Tokyo, Japan, Blake grew up in a military family and graduated from Morrisville High School in Pennsylvania.

Blake married the love of his life, Terri, in Del Rio, TX shortly after graduating high school, and shared almost 46 years of...

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Bernice Lanell Brown

May 13, 2025

Bernice Lanell Brown, age 86, passed away on May 13, 2025 in Midland, Texas. She was born on September 23, 1938 in Navasota, Texas to Mr. Colbert James Wardell and Novelette Barrett.

Bernice had a deep love for cooking, and her kitchen was always open-especially on Sundays and during the holidays. Christmas, her favorite time of year, was when she truly...

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Maria Elena Leal

May 12, 2025

Maria Elena Leal, age 77, passed away on May 12, 2025 in Midland, Texas. She was born on March 19, 1948 to Manuel and Ophelia Villasenor in Detroit, Michigan.

Maria was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother, sister, and friend. She had a kind and selfless heart, always putting others before herself. Her love for her family knew no bounds, and she...

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Earnest Clemons

Apr 16, 2025

Earnest Joe Clemons Jr. born on November 23, 1957, in Midland, Texas, to the parents Gloria Sturgeon and Earnest Joe Clemons Sr.

Joe's faith journey began at a young age when he accepted Christ and was baptized at Greater Ideal Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Isaac M. Woodard, where he served as a committed and dedicated member of...

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Daniel Gregory Grimes Sr

Apr 15, 2025

Daniel Gregory Grimes Sr., age 62, passed away on April 15, 2025. A viewing will be held 2-8PM on Friday, April, 25 2025 at Mayberry Funeral Home (406 E Illinois Ave, Midland, Texas, 79701). A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at True Lite Christian Fellowship (3001 N A Street, Midland,...

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Sandra Kay Hill

Mar 28, 2025

Sandra was a vibrant spirit whose presence brought warmth, laughter, and joy to every room she entered. For over 30 years, she dedicated her life to caring for others as a nurse aide, a career she truly loved. Her deep compassion, outgoing nature, and genuine connection with people made her a natural in healthcare and a light in the lives...

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Raymond Rodriguez

Mar 26, 2025

Raymond Rodriguez was born August 21,1953 in Garden City, Kansas and passed away on March 26, 2025 in Midland, Texas, at the age of 71. He is preceded in death by his father "Lalo", mother "Blossie" and brothers Johnny Encinias, Richard Rodriguez, Joe Rodriguez, and Robert Rodriguez. Left to cherish his memory is brother Adelaido "Larry" Rodriguez, and sisters, Ida...

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Roger Holldorf

Mar 24, 2025

Roger William Holldorf, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 24, 2025. Born on May 23, 1937, in Iowa to Clair and Lola Holldorf. Roger was the eldest of six children.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his younger brothers, Allen and Harlan Holldorf. He is survived by his...

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