Obituaries
Local Obituaries for the Midland Community
George Ratliff Jr.
Mar 2, 2025
George Ratliff, Jr., 84 of Midland, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025. He was born September 25, 1940 in Midland, TX to father George Ratliff, Sr. and mother Buelah Spurling.
George was a lifelong Midlander having attended Carver Junior/Senior High School. He was preceded in death by his father George Ratliff Sr, his mother Buelah Spurling, his two brothers Samuel...
George Butler Jr.
Mar 1, 2025
George Butler Jr., went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2025. George was born on May 26, 1947, to Helen Toliver and George Butler Sr. in Temple, Texas.
George Butler Jr. was a hardworking man who found joy in both his labor and his leisure. He had a love for technology, spending hours on his laptop, often on the...
Bennie Brazell
Feb 25, 2025
Bennie Brazell Jr., was born June 10, 1939, to the late Mattie Eva and Bennie Brazell, Sr., in Cameron, Texas. The family moved to Midland, Texas in 1947. As a child he attended and was baptized at Lee Street Church of Christ.
Bennie attended Washington Elementary School and Carver Jr.-Sr. High School in Midland, Texas.
After high school Bennie was employed with...
Roberto Aleman
Feb 24, 2025
Roberto Aleman, age 62, born in , passed away on Monday, 02/24/2025, in Midland, TX. Viewing will be held 7:00 PM Saturday, March 1st, 2025 at Templo La Luz De Jesucristo, 1508 S. Main St., Midland. Celebration Of Life will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 at Templo La Luz De Jesucristo, 1508 S. Main St., Midland. Interment...
Sebastian Michael Marks
Feb 19, 2025
Sebastian Michael Marks, age 17, passed away on Wednesday, 02/19/2025, in Midland, TX. Celebration Of Life will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, March 1st, 2025 at Mayberry Funeral Home, 406 E Illinois Ave, Midland. Interment will be held 3:00 PM Monday, March 3rd, 2025 at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery.
Willie Bea Haliburton
Feb 18, 2025
Mrs. Willie Bea Johnson-Haliburton, affectionately known as Mimi, was born on February 10, 1937, in Waco, Texas, to Etta Mae Campbell and Willie Edward Johnson. With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate her life and legacy as we announce her passing at the age of 88, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 in Midland, Texas.
Willie Bea was a true...
Jimmie Mae Brunson
Feb 15, 2025
Jimmie Mae Was Born In Robertson County On February 7, 1941, To Sergeon Massey & Estella Dairy-Morris. She Came To Know And Accept The Lord At An Early Age, While Raised In Calvert , Texas, Before Moving To Midland, Texas In July Of 1958. She Soon Graduated From Carver High School (1960) And After Began Building A Family Of Her...
Carolyn Ann Grismore
Feb 10, 2025
Carolyn Ann (Cooks) Grismore, age 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025. She was born on October 2, 1947, in Kosse, Texas to OD Cooks Sr and Ilah Ruth Cooks. She was the oldest of six children. Carolyn's family later moved to Midland, where she graduated from Carver High School with her Cosmetology license. She worked as beautician...
Elder George W. Pope
Feb 4, 2025
George Wayne was born to Elder George William, and Lady Willie Evelyn Pope in Ft. Worth, TX on April 16, 1942. He was a graduate of Dunbar High School Ft Worth (Stop Six) where he played the saxophone in the marching band. Upon completion of his High School Academia, George secured employment with the United States Postal Service for 16...
Quincy Ray Hubert
Feb 3, 2025
Quincy Ray Hubert, age 48, passed away on Monday, 02/03/2025, in Midland, TX. Services have been entrusted to Mayberry Funeral Home, in Midland, Texas.
Sabas Soto
Jan 28, 2025
Sabas Soto, went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2025. Sabas was born on November 5, 1936 to Josefina and Sabas Soto in Ysleta, Texas.
Sabas Soto was a man of strength, dedication, and deep love for his family. Born with a passion for working with his hands, he pursued his education at the University of Texas at El...
Amarien Amont Armendariez
Jan 28, 2025
Amarien Amont Armendariez went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2025. Amarien was born on April 8, 2002 to Jerrilyn and Johnithan Armendariez in Midland, Texas. Amarien was a bright light in the lives of all who knew him, a man of faith, love, and boundless determination.
Amarien accepted Christ and was baptized at a young age at Mount...
Quinton Trayshad Haynes
Jan 24, 2025
Quinton Trayshad Haynes, also known as "Bobo" or "Bo", went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2025. Quinton was born on March 17, 2000, to Lasheika Blake and Cory Haynes in Midland, Texas.
In 2018, Quinton moved to Houston, Texas, where he briefly attended Sam Houston State University, pursuing his dreams and embracing the opportunities ahead. He was a...
Gary Lee Nathan Jr.
Jan 16, 2025
Gary "Pooky" Lee Nathan Jr. was born February 7, 1971, to Hattie and the late Gary Nathan Sr. in Midland, Texas.
Gary Jr. attended Booker T. Washington Elementary School and graduated from Midland High School in 1989. Gary Jr. continued his education at Paul Quinn College. Gary Jr. worked for the company Greystar, where he was known for his dedication, strong...
Carlos Ramos
Jan 13, 2025
Carlos Ramos passed away on January 13, 2025 at the age of 19. Carlos was born to Juan and Rosa Ramos on September 14, 2005 in Odessa Texas.
Carlos was known for his sense of humor, always ready to crack a joke or a make a crazy face to get a laugh. He had a beautiful soul, always putting others before...
Brendon Rae Martinez
Jan 13, 2025
Brendon Rae Martinez, 19, passed away on January 13, 2025, in Odessa Texas.
During his passing he was not alone, he was accompanied by his best friend Carlos Ramos.
They were always together and shared a lot of similarities from their favorite color purple, gold jewelry, taste in music, and their plans for the future.
Brendon was born on October 17, 2005,...
Hooey Lynn Rodriquez
Jan 6, 2025
Hooey Lynn Rodriquez, a bright and beautiful light in this world, went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2025 at the age of 10. Hooey was born to Cory and Amber Rodriquez on April 25, 2014.
Hooey was a proud Dallas Cowboys fan, a Lego master, and a collector of Hot Wheels and remote-control cars. His curiosity and...
Milburn Sanders Jr
Jan 4, 2025
Milburn" Sugar Jr." Sanders Jr. went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2025. Milburn was born on March 4, 1945, to the late Milburn Sanders Sr. and Josie Niblett Sanders in Midland, Texas.
Milburn attended Booker T. Washington Elementary School and George Washington Carver Jr. & Sr. High School where he received his GED.
Milburn then went on to...
Clara Moore
Dec 31, 2024
Mae Moore, lovingly known as "Nana" to family and friends and "Sister" to her siblings, was a cherished spiritual person, a compassionate soul, and a beacon of God's light. She peacefully transitioned on December 31st, 2024, at 92 years young, surrounded by the comfort of her home in Dallas, Texas. Her presence will be deeply missed as she leaves a...
Ellen Ann Smith
Dec 26, 2024
Ellen Ann Smith, age 87, passed away on Thursday, 12/26/2024, in Midland, TX. Viewing will be held 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Friday, January 3rd, 2025 at Mayberry Funeral Home, 406 E Illinois Ave, Midland. Celebration Of Life will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, January 4th, 2025 at Greater St. Luke AME Church, 401 S. Adams St, Midland. Interment will...
George Ratliff Jr.
Mar 2, 2025
George Ratliff, Jr., 84 of Midland, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025. He was born September 25, 1940 in Midland, TX to father George Ratliff, Sr. and mother Buelah Spurling.
George was a lifelong Midlander having attended Carver Junior/Senior High School. He was preceded in death by his father George Ratliff Sr, his mother Buelah Spurling, his two brothers Samuel...
George Butler Jr.
Mar 1, 2025
George Butler Jr., went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2025. George was born on May 26, 1947, to Helen Toliver and George Butler Sr. in Temple, Texas.
George Butler Jr. was a hardworking man who found joy in both his labor and his leisure. He had a love for technology, spending hours on his laptop, often on the...
Bennie Brazell
Feb 25, 2025
Bennie Brazell Jr., was born June 10, 1939, to the late Mattie Eva and Bennie Brazell, Sr., in Cameron, Texas. The family moved to Midland, Texas in 1947. As a child he attended and was baptized at Lee Street Church of Christ.
Bennie attended Washington Elementary School and Carver Jr.-Sr. High School in Midland, Texas.
After high school Bennie was employed with...
Roberto Aleman
Feb 24, 2025
Roberto Aleman, age 62, born in , passed away on Monday, 02/24/2025, in Midland, TX. Viewing will be held 7:00 PM Saturday, March 1st, 2025 at Templo La Luz De Jesucristo, 1508 S. Main St., Midland. Celebration Of Life will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 at Templo La Luz De Jesucristo, 1508 S. Main St., Midland. Interment...
Sebastian Michael Marks
Feb 19, 2025
Sebastian Michael Marks, age 17, passed away on Wednesday, 02/19/2025, in Midland, TX. Celebration Of Life will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, March 1st, 2025 at Mayberry Funeral Home, 406 E Illinois Ave, Midland. Interment will be held 3:00 PM Monday, March 3rd, 2025 at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery.
Willie Bea Haliburton
Feb 18, 2025
Mrs. Willie Bea Johnson-Haliburton, affectionately known as Mimi, was born on February 10, 1937, in Waco, Texas, to Etta Mae Campbell and Willie Edward Johnson. With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate her life and legacy as we announce her passing at the age of 88, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 in Midland, Texas.
Willie Bea was a true...
Jimmie Mae Brunson
Feb 15, 2025
Jimmie Mae Was Born In Robertson County On February 7, 1941, To Sergeon Massey & Estella Dairy-Morris. She Came To Know And Accept The Lord At An Early Age, While Raised In Calvert , Texas, Before Moving To Midland, Texas In July Of 1958. She Soon Graduated From Carver High School (1960) And After Began Building A Family Of Her...
Carolyn Ann Grismore
Feb 10, 2025
Carolyn Ann (Cooks) Grismore, age 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025. She was born on October 2, 1947, in Kosse, Texas to OD Cooks Sr and Ilah Ruth Cooks. She was the oldest of six children. Carolyn's family later moved to Midland, where she graduated from Carver High School with her Cosmetology license. She worked as beautician...
Elder George W. Pope
Feb 4, 2025
George Wayne was born to Elder George William, and Lady Willie Evelyn Pope in Ft. Worth, TX on April 16, 1942. He was a graduate of Dunbar High School Ft Worth (Stop Six) where he played the saxophone in the marching band. Upon completion of his High School Academia, George secured employment with the United States Postal Service for 16...
Quincy Ray Hubert
Feb 3, 2025
Quincy Ray Hubert, age 48, passed away on Monday, 02/03/2025, in Midland, TX. Services have been entrusted to Mayberry Funeral Home, in Midland, Texas.
Sabas Soto
Jan 28, 2025
Sabas Soto, went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2025. Sabas was born on November 5, 1936 to Josefina and Sabas Soto in Ysleta, Texas.
Sabas Soto was a man of strength, dedication, and deep love for his family. Born with a passion for working with his hands, he pursued his education at the University of Texas at El...
Amarien Amont Armendariez
Jan 28, 2025
Amarien Amont Armendariez went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2025. Amarien was born on April 8, 2002 to Jerrilyn and Johnithan Armendariez in Midland, Texas. Amarien was a bright light in the lives of all who knew him, a man of faith, love, and boundless determination.
Amarien accepted Christ and was baptized at a young age at Mount...
Quinton Trayshad Haynes
Jan 24, 2025
Quinton Trayshad Haynes, also known as "Bobo" or "Bo", went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2025. Quinton was born on March 17, 2000, to Lasheika Blake and Cory Haynes in Midland, Texas.
In 2018, Quinton moved to Houston, Texas, where he briefly attended Sam Houston State University, pursuing his dreams and embracing the opportunities ahead. He was a...
Gary Lee Nathan Jr.
Jan 16, 2025
Gary "Pooky" Lee Nathan Jr. was born February 7, 1971, to Hattie and the late Gary Nathan Sr. in Midland, Texas.
Gary Jr. attended Booker T. Washington Elementary School and graduated from Midland High School in 1989. Gary Jr. continued his education at Paul Quinn College. Gary Jr. worked for the company Greystar, where he was known for his dedication, strong...
Carlos Ramos
Jan 13, 2025
Carlos Ramos passed away on January 13, 2025 at the age of 19. Carlos was born to Juan and Rosa Ramos on September 14, 2005 in Odessa Texas.
Carlos was known for his sense of humor, always ready to crack a joke or a make a crazy face to get a laugh. He had a beautiful soul, always putting others before...
Brendon Rae Martinez
Jan 13, 2025
Brendon Rae Martinez, 19, passed away on January 13, 2025, in Odessa Texas.
During his passing he was not alone, he was accompanied by his best friend Carlos Ramos.
They were always together and shared a lot of similarities from their favorite color purple, gold jewelry, taste in music, and their plans for the future.
Brendon was born on October 17, 2005,...
Hooey Lynn Rodriquez
Jan 6, 2025
Hooey Lynn Rodriquez, a bright and beautiful light in this world, went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2025 at the age of 10. Hooey was born to Cory and Amber Rodriquez on April 25, 2014.
Hooey was a proud Dallas Cowboys fan, a Lego master, and a collector of Hot Wheels and remote-control cars. His curiosity and...
Milburn Sanders Jr
Jan 4, 2025
Milburn" Sugar Jr." Sanders Jr. went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2025. Milburn was born on March 4, 1945, to the late Milburn Sanders Sr. and Josie Niblett Sanders in Midland, Texas.
Milburn attended Booker T. Washington Elementary School and George Washington Carver Jr. & Sr. High School where he received his GED.
Milburn then went on to...
Clara Moore
Dec 31, 2024
Mae Moore, lovingly known as "Nana" to family and friends and "Sister" to her siblings, was a cherished spiritual person, a compassionate soul, and a beacon of God's light. She peacefully transitioned on December 31st, 2024, at 92 years young, surrounded by the comfort of her home in Dallas, Texas. Her presence will be deeply missed as she leaves a...
Ellen Ann Smith
Dec 26, 2024
Ellen Ann Smith, age 87, passed away on Thursday, 12/26/2024, in Midland, TX. Viewing will be held 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Friday, January 3rd, 2025 at Mayberry Funeral Home, 406 E Illinois Ave, Midland. Celebration Of Life will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, January 4th, 2025 at Greater St. Luke AME Church, 401 S. Adams St, Midland. Interment will...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
Please wait
Verifying your email address
Please wait
Unsubscribing your email address
You have been unsubscribed
You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.
You have been subscribed
Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.
Something went wrong
There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.
A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.
Please wait
Verifying your email address
Please wait
Unsubscribing your email address
You have been unsubscribed
You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.
You have been subscribed
Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.
Something went wrong
There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.