Obituaries
Local Obituaries for the Midland Community
Robert Jerome Thomas
Jan 6, 2024
Robert Jerome Thomas, 58, of Midland, passed away January 6, 2024. Robert was born February 21, 1965 in Midland to Thurman J. Thomas and Carolyn Sue Martin. He graduated from Midland High School in 1984.
Robert enjoyed cooking, basketball, fishing, and being with family and friends. He especially loved his nieces and nephews and had a special bond with his Uncle...
Hulene Brown
Jan 4, 2024
Hulene Brown, age 70, of Midland, went to be the Lord on Thursday, 01/04/2024, in Midland, TX.
Hulene loved life to the fullest and at the center of her joy was her family. She always loved having them around. Hulene loved to laugh and have a good time. She was known to be a jokester and loved to make people laugh....
Jessica Shanae Williams
Jan 4, 2024
Jessica Shanae Williams of Midland went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2024 at the age of 36.
Jessica was born to Edith Hall and Cleveland Williams Jr. on August 7, 1987 in Midland, Texas
Jessica was a woman of great love and lived life to the fullest. Always the jokester, she was rarely seen without a big smile...
Claudia Ann Gunter
Jan 3, 2024
Claudia Ann Wood Gunter of Midland, Texas went to be with the Lord on January 3,2024 at the age of 75. Claudia was born to Claudie and Martha Wood on April 28, 1948.
Claudia, or known to most as "Grandma", cherished spending time with her family; although she seemed to love the little ones the most.
She was a strong...
Marie Britton
Dec 31, 2023
Marie Britton, Age 68, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2023 in Midland, TX.
Marie was born to Isiah Carden Sr. and Maurine Govan on March 10, 1955 in Fairfield, Texas. She graduated from Midland High School in 1973 and went on to pursue higher education, studying bookkeeping at Midland College and later obtaining her Certificate as...
Otha Lee Rule Sr.
Dec 29, 2023
"After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you." 1 Peter 5:10
Otha Lee Rule Sr. was born on Sunday, August 20, 1961 in Inverness, MS to the late Inez Rule and fathered by the late Walter Rule.
He...
Clarieca Tabors
Dec 23, 2023
Clarieca "Reca" Tabors, age 71, of Midland went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 23, 2023.
Reca was born on January 5, 1952 in Midland to Clarence Gipson Sr. and Rosetta Tate Moore.
Cooking and family were Reca's two biggest loves. She cooked for a living, and cooked at home for her family and friends. She was known...
Bridgette Yvette Dickens
Dec 10, 2023
Bridgette Yvette Dickens, age 59, of Midland went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 10, 2023.
Bridgette was born on June 5, 1964 to George and Maurine Dickens in Midland, Texas. She was a very active member of Alexander Temple COGIC in Midland.
Bridgette had a true joy for living life and was known to be a...
Tamekia Marja Moten
Dec 1, 2023
Tamekia Marja Moten, age 32, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023.
Tamekia loved life and lived it to the fullest. She always had a smile on her face. She was known by everyone as an amazing person who lit up the room when she walked in. Tamekia was a loving and kind person who was always willing to help others...
Elnora Vines Hill
Nov 20, 2023
Elnora Vines Hill, age 83, of Midland, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, November 20, 2023.
Elnora was born July 23, 1940, in Mount Pleasant, Texas to Charles and Everlina Vines on November 29, 1956, in Littlefield, Texas. She was a long-time, active member of Mount Rose Full Gospel Baptist Church, where she served faithfully for...
Rodney Dale Johnson
Nov 19, 2023
Rodney Dale Johnson, age 70, of Midland, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland, Texas.
Rodney was born September 09, 1953 in Odessa, Texas, a son of Runnie Johnson and Dorothy Mae Livingston Johnson. He married the love of his life, Shirley Shaw on June 26, 1984 in Odessa Texas. Rodney was a hard worker...
Garry Wayne Montgomery
Nov 17, 2023
Garry Wayne Montgomery, age 62, of Midland, Texas, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 in Midland, Texas.
Garry was born March 06, 1961 in Houston, Texas to Elmer and Dorothy Bray Montgomery. Garry was a Strong & hard worker. He did't believe in "calling in" and never missed a day of work. He always kept a job and was a fast...
Roy Edward Johnson Sr.
Nov 15, 2023
Roy Edward Johnson Sr., passed away November 15, 2023, at the age of 81. He was born on Christmas Day 1941 in Beaumont, Texas to Dan and Mable (Durant) Johnson and was the eldest of six children.
Roy attended Big Spring High School and later moved to Los Angeles, where he pursued a career as a chef. He settled in...
Aitana Ramos
Oct 21, 2023
Baby Aitana Ramos, of Odessa, TX, transitioned back into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, 10/21/2023.
Luis Gabriel Rodriquez Jr.
Oct 18, 2023
Luis Gabriel Rodriquez Jr. transitioned back into the arms of the Lord on October 18, 2023.
Luis is the son of Luis Gabriel Rodriquez Sr. and Felicity Celeste Rodriguez.
A visitation (5-7pm) and Rosary (7-8pm) will be held on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Mayberry Funeral Home in Midland, Texas. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 24,...
Janette Adona Harris
Oct 5, 2023
Janette "Jan" Adona Harris, age 61, of Midland, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 5, 2023.
Janette was born May 05, 1962 in San Angelo, Texas, a daughter of Roy Franklin and Paula Harris Thompson.
Janette was raised attending New Jerusalem Baptist Church. She attended Midland High School and graduated in 1980. While in high school,...
Bobby Joe Davis
Sep 1, 2023
Bobby J Davis (Tree), age 82, of Midland, TX passed away September 1, 2023 to join his Lord. Bobby was born August 19, 1941 in Clarksville, TX to the late Wallace Eugene Davis, Sr. and Katherine Hearne Davis. Bobby is a graduate from Carver "Hornets" High School.
Bobby served in the US Army from 1964 to 1966 and is a...
Carolyn Evans
Aug 28, 2023
Carolyn Evans, age 57, of Midland, Texas, joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven on August 28, 2023. Carolyn was born to Clemmie Evans and Addie Minor on May 7, 1966 in Muleshoe, Texas.
Carolyn was known for her outgoing personality, selflessness, and love for her family. She had a passion for listening to music and her smile lit up the...
Wendell Carvel Yarborough
Aug 28, 2023
In Loving Memory of Wendell Yarborough
April 1964 - August 2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Wendell Yarborough, who left this world on August 28, 2023. He was 59 years old.
Born on April 16, 1964, Wendell Yarborough touched the lives of many during his time with us.
Wendell's kindness was evident in his interactions. He had...
Jaime G Salazar
Aug 28, 2023
Jaime G. Salazar, 68, of Midland, Texas, rested peacefully on August 28, 2023. Jaime was born to Benedicto Salazar and Julieta Salazar on August 9, 1955 in Chihuahua, Mexico.
Jaime graduated from Socorro High School in El Paso, Texas. He worked for the City of Midland for over 20 years in their traffic division. Jaime was known by everyone as an...
Robert Jerome Thomas
Jan 6, 2024
Robert Jerome Thomas, 58, of Midland, passed away January 6, 2024. Robert was born February 21, 1965 in Midland to Thurman J. Thomas and Carolyn Sue Martin. He graduated from Midland High School in 1984.
Robert enjoyed cooking, basketball, fishing, and being with family and friends. He especially loved his nieces and nephews and had a special bond with his Uncle...
Hulene Brown
Jan 4, 2024
Hulene Brown, age 70, of Midland, went to be the Lord on Thursday, 01/04/2024, in Midland, TX.
Hulene loved life to the fullest and at the center of her joy was her family. She always loved having them around. Hulene loved to laugh and have a good time. She was known to be a jokester and loved to make people laugh....
Jessica Shanae Williams
Jan 4, 2024
Jessica Shanae Williams of Midland went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2024 at the age of 36.
Jessica was born to Edith Hall and Cleveland Williams Jr. on August 7, 1987 in Midland, Texas
Jessica was a woman of great love and lived life to the fullest. Always the jokester, she was rarely seen without a big smile...
Claudia Ann Gunter
Jan 3, 2024
Claudia Ann Wood Gunter of Midland, Texas went to be with the Lord on January 3,2024 at the age of 75. Claudia was born to Claudie and Martha Wood on April 28, 1948.
Claudia, or known to most as "Grandma", cherished spending time with her family; although she seemed to love the little ones the most.
She was a strong...
Marie Britton
Dec 31, 2023
Marie Britton, Age 68, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2023 in Midland, TX.
Marie was born to Isiah Carden Sr. and Maurine Govan on March 10, 1955 in Fairfield, Texas. She graduated from Midland High School in 1973 and went on to pursue higher education, studying bookkeeping at Midland College and later obtaining her Certificate as...
Otha Lee Rule Sr.
Dec 29, 2023
"After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you." 1 Peter 5:10
Otha Lee Rule Sr. was born on Sunday, August 20, 1961 in Inverness, MS to the late Inez Rule and fathered by the late Walter Rule.
He...
Clarieca Tabors
Dec 23, 2023
Clarieca "Reca" Tabors, age 71, of Midland went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 23, 2023.
Reca was born on January 5, 1952 in Midland to Clarence Gipson Sr. and Rosetta Tate Moore.
Cooking and family were Reca's two biggest loves. She cooked for a living, and cooked at home for her family and friends. She was known...
Bridgette Yvette Dickens
Dec 10, 2023
Bridgette Yvette Dickens, age 59, of Midland went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 10, 2023.
Bridgette was born on June 5, 1964 to George and Maurine Dickens in Midland, Texas. She was a very active member of Alexander Temple COGIC in Midland.
Bridgette had a true joy for living life and was known to be a...
Tamekia Marja Moten
Dec 1, 2023
Tamekia Marja Moten, age 32, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023.
Tamekia loved life and lived it to the fullest. She always had a smile on her face. She was known by everyone as an amazing person who lit up the room when she walked in. Tamekia was a loving and kind person who was always willing to help others...
Elnora Vines Hill
Nov 20, 2023
Elnora Vines Hill, age 83, of Midland, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, November 20, 2023.
Elnora was born July 23, 1940, in Mount Pleasant, Texas to Charles and Everlina Vines on November 29, 1956, in Littlefield, Texas. She was a long-time, active member of Mount Rose Full Gospel Baptist Church, where she served faithfully for...
Rodney Dale Johnson
Nov 19, 2023
Rodney Dale Johnson, age 70, of Midland, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland, Texas.
Rodney was born September 09, 1953 in Odessa, Texas, a son of Runnie Johnson and Dorothy Mae Livingston Johnson. He married the love of his life, Shirley Shaw on June 26, 1984 in Odessa Texas. Rodney was a hard worker...
Garry Wayne Montgomery
Nov 17, 2023
Garry Wayne Montgomery, age 62, of Midland, Texas, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023 in Midland, Texas.
Garry was born March 06, 1961 in Houston, Texas to Elmer and Dorothy Bray Montgomery. Garry was a Strong & hard worker. He did't believe in "calling in" and never missed a day of work. He always kept a job and was a fast...
Roy Edward Johnson Sr.
Nov 15, 2023
Roy Edward Johnson Sr., passed away November 15, 2023, at the age of 81. He was born on Christmas Day 1941 in Beaumont, Texas to Dan and Mable (Durant) Johnson and was the eldest of six children.
Roy attended Big Spring High School and later moved to Los Angeles, where he pursued a career as a chef. He settled in...
Aitana Ramos
Oct 21, 2023
Baby Aitana Ramos, of Odessa, TX, transitioned back into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, 10/21/2023.
Luis Gabriel Rodriquez Jr.
Oct 18, 2023
Luis Gabriel Rodriquez Jr. transitioned back into the arms of the Lord on October 18, 2023.
Luis is the son of Luis Gabriel Rodriquez Sr. and Felicity Celeste Rodriguez.
A visitation (5-7pm) and Rosary (7-8pm) will be held on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Mayberry Funeral Home in Midland, Texas. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 24,...
Janette Adona Harris
Oct 5, 2023
Janette "Jan" Adona Harris, age 61, of Midland, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 5, 2023.
Janette was born May 05, 1962 in San Angelo, Texas, a daughter of Roy Franklin and Paula Harris Thompson.
Janette was raised attending New Jerusalem Baptist Church. She attended Midland High School and graduated in 1980. While in high school,...
Bobby Joe Davis
Sep 1, 2023
Bobby J Davis (Tree), age 82, of Midland, TX passed away September 1, 2023 to join his Lord. Bobby was born August 19, 1941 in Clarksville, TX to the late Wallace Eugene Davis, Sr. and Katherine Hearne Davis. Bobby is a graduate from Carver "Hornets" High School.
Bobby served in the US Army from 1964 to 1966 and is a...
Carolyn Evans
Aug 28, 2023
Carolyn Evans, age 57, of Midland, Texas, joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven on August 28, 2023. Carolyn was born to Clemmie Evans and Addie Minor on May 7, 1966 in Muleshoe, Texas.
Carolyn was known for her outgoing personality, selflessness, and love for her family. She had a passion for listening to music and her smile lit up the...
Wendell Carvel Yarborough
Aug 28, 2023
In Loving Memory of Wendell Yarborough
April 1964 - August 2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Wendell Yarborough, who left this world on August 28, 2023. He was 59 years old.
Born on April 16, 1964, Wendell Yarborough touched the lives of many during his time with us.
Wendell's kindness was evident in his interactions. He had...
Jaime G Salazar
Aug 28, 2023
Jaime G. Salazar, 68, of Midland, Texas, rested peacefully on August 28, 2023. Jaime was born to Benedicto Salazar and Julieta Salazar on August 9, 1955 in Chihuahua, Mexico.
Jaime graduated from Socorro High School in El Paso, Texas. He worked for the City of Midland for over 20 years in their traffic division. Jaime was known by everyone as an...
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