Obituaries

Local Obituaries for the Midland Community

Willie James Thurman Jr

Sep 3, 2025

Willie James Thurman Jr, age 62, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2025. A viewing will be held from 1-4PM on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Mayberry Funeral Home, (406 E Illinois Ave, Midland, Texas, 79701).

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Maria Pulido Sanchez

Sep 12, 2025

Maria del carmen Pulido Sanchez, age 83, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025. A viewing will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Mayberry Funeral Home, (406 E Illinois Ave, Midland, Texas, 79701). A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at San Miguel Catholic Church, (1100...

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Jesus Martin Vela

Sep 6, 2025

Jesus Martin Vela, age 32, passed away on September 6, 2025. Jesus was born December 31, 1992, in Midland, Texas. He was the proud son of Rosemary and Manuel Vela. Jesus was a beloved soul whose warmth, kindness, and vibrant spirit touched everyone he met.

Jesus was known for his sweet and caring nature, always ready with a smile or a...

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Willie Lee Robinson

Sep 4, 2025

Willie Lee Robinson, 58, was born in Lubbock, Texas to the late Mr. and Mrs. Bennie & Ada Robinson. Willie gained his wings on September 4, 2025, following an illness.

He moved to Midland where he eventually met and married Shaleeka Jackson and started a family. They were blessed with a blended family. Their children being Kadisha, Kelsey, Willie, Jada, Arieanna,...

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Addie Von Siebenhoven

Sep 2, 2025

🕊️ In Loving Memory of Addie Peal VonSiebenhoven

October 4, 1939 - September 2, 2025

Midland, Texas

Addie Pearl VonSiebenhoven, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, in Midland, Texas, at the age of 85.

Born on October 4, 1939, to John L. Pardue and Arlee Givens, Addie was raised with strong values of compassion, resilience, and...

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David Wayne Harris

Aug 31, 2025

David Wayne Harris, known to many as Dewayne entered eternal life on August 31, 2025, surrounded by his family in Midland, Texas. He was born on August 14, 1950, to George Gerald and Lester Lee Rhodes. Dewayne lived a full and meaningful life defined by service, loyalty, and the joy he brought to those around him.

Dewayne graduated from Midland...

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Daniel W Colvin

Aug 18, 2025

Daniel W. Colvin, age 67, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 18, 2025. Daniel was born to Alfred Sr. and Willie Mae Colvin on January 25, 1958 in Midland, Texas.

Daniel attended Pease Elementary, Goddard Junior High, and graduated from Lee Senior High in 1977. He attended the Church of God in Christ.

Daniel is now reunited...

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Dorothy Montgomery

Jul 28, 2025

2 Timothy 4:7 - "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

Dorothy B. Montgomery, affectionately known as Mama Dorothy, or Granny to most of us, was born on December 25, 1930

-a Christmas baby, a gift to the world. She was 94 years old when she peacefully transitioned on July 28, 2025. She...

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Ernest Barber

Jul 28, 2025

Ernest Barber passed away on July 28, 2025 in Midland, Texas at the age of 46. A Memorial service celebrating Ernest's life will be held at Mayberry Funeral Home on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 2:00pm. A full obituary will be posted soon.

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Henry Anthony Vela

Jul 26, 2025

Henry Anthony Vela, 34, passed away on July 26, 2025. Henry was born May 24, 1991 in Midland, Texas. He was the proud son of Maria and Hegindo "Henry" Herrera. Henry was a man full of life, love, and laughter-someone who left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him.

From a young age, Henry's energy and mischievous spirit made him...

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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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