SHAFFER FUNERAL HOME-BRONTE

Billie "Jean" passed away peacefully at the Bronte Health and Rehab Center on the 14th of February, 2022 at the age of 95. Jean was very proud to say she was a Christian and she knew this day would be a day of rejoicing and not a day of sadness. On this day, she went home to be with Jesus! And she got to see her sweetheart on Valentine's Day. Jean was born to Clint and Iva Duncan on June 3, 1926, in Bronte, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents; her loving and devoted husband of 65 years Royce K Fancher; and her brother Bob Duncan. She is survived by her sister-in-law Thelma Duncan; two nephews Clint Duncan and family, and Ethan Duncan and family; special family Bedo and...

Charlotte Cline LaRoque was called home on February 1, 2022. She was the first born to Charlie and Barbara Cline on November 3, 1959, in Weatherford, Texas. Charlotte was a graduate of Permian High School, Odessa, Texas, class of 1977. She was a member of the Permian Girls Gymnastics State Championship Team of 1975. She touched so many lives when she coached many young girls in gymnastics for years in her spare time. She worked at Medical Center Hospital of Odessa for 25 years and retired September of 2014. She married Bruce LaRoque on May 31, 1997. After retirement they relocated to Blackwell, Texas at Oak Creek Lake where she enjoyed time with her husband and lifelong friends for the...

James Richard Brunson was born December 26, 1957 in San Angelo, Texas to Jim and Jo "Sweet Pea" Brunson. He went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 1, 2022. Growing up James had red hair and the attitude to match. His mama spanked him every morning when he woke up just to get it out of the way for the day. James had the best work ethic that he learned from working on the ranch with his grandfather Fate Brunson. He would practice that work ethic working in the oilfield and his entire life, and passed it onto everyone he met, until the day he died. Bull riding became a passion of his that was started way back when he was in junior high and continued into his last days. James had...

James Richard Brunson was born December 26, 1957 in San Angelo, Texas to Jim and Jo "Sweet Pea" Brunson. He went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 1, 2022. Growing up James had red hair and the attitude to match. His mama spanked him every morning when he woke up just to get it out of the way for the day. James had the best work ethic that he learned from working on the ranch with his grandfather Fate Brunson. He would practice that work ethic working in the oilfield and his entire life, and passed it onto everyone he met, until the day he died. Bull riding became a passion of his that was started way back when he was in junior high and continued into his last days. James had...

Barbara Brock, 98, went home to our Lord on December 24, 2021. She was born in Norton, Texas on July 27, 1923, to Marvin and Johnnie Turner. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, husband Joe B. Lee (passed in 1965); husband Howard Brock (passed in 1999); siblings, Clara Lee Pitchford, Marva Jean Underwood, and Billy Turner. She is survived by Mary Thompson (Doyle), Turner Lee (Eyvonne), Sandra Scaramuzzo, Sue Ann Burke, Billy Ren Lee (Becky). Twelve grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren, and seven great-great grandchildren were so blessed by Noni's Love. She will also be missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins, and many of her wonderful friends. Barbara graduated from...

BIG SPRING - Maxine Faye Shaffer, 97, longtime resident of Big Spring passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. A visitation with family present will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2021 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 28th, at Trinity Baptist Church burial will follow at Trinity Memorial Park. Services are under direction of Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Maxine was born on April 8, 1924, in Big Spring, Texas to Jim Robert "Bob" Hull and Clara Mae Nabors Hull. She was second youngest of six daughters, she attended the Midway School until the untimely death of her mother and three years later, her father. She...

On Tuesday August 3, 2021, Mary Cray, loving wife, and mother of seven, passed at the age of 102 in Lubbock, Texas. Mary was born on May 3rd, 1919, to Francisco and Reyes Castro Garza. She had four siblings Refugio Garza, Eleke Medina, Petra Garza, and Lupe Garza. In 1952 Mary married Albert Lawrence Cray. Mary was a devoted wife and mother. She loved working in her garden. She enjoyed going to the park to feed the prairie dogs, wild geese, and ducks. She always had a special cat that she would spoil but loved them all. She taught her daughters and granddaughters how to make tamales and other special dishes and loved the trips to the farmer's market to buy fresh fruit and vegetables....

Olivia Reyes Basquez was born June 28th, 1941. She was born and raised in Bronte Texas. Her parents, Manuel G. Reyes and Noverta O. Reyes raised her and her five siblings, Manuel Reyes, Antonia Owens, Manuela Eubanks, Joe Reyes, and Danny Reyes. She attended school in Bronte and worked hard to help support her family during her teenage years. She made many lifelong friends throughout her life in Bronte. She married her husband, Matias G. Basquez, on December 1st, 1958. She worked in a flower shop in Bronte for a while. Afterwards, she worked at Rawlings Ranch, then spent most of her time being a homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bronte and the Red Hat Society. She...

Olivia Reyes Basquez was born June 28th, 1941. She was born and raised in Bronte Texas. Her parents, Manuel G. Reyes and Noverta O. Reyes raised her and her five siblings, Manuel Reyes, Antonia Owens, Manuela Eubanks, Joe Reyes, and Danny Reyes. She attended school in Bronte and worked hard to help support her family during her teenage years. She made many lifelong friends throughout her life in Bronte. She married her husband, Matias G. Basquez, on December 1st, 1958. She worked in a flower shop in Bronte for a while. Afterwards, she worked at Rawlings Ranch, then spent most of her time being a homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bronte and the Red Hat Society. She...

Loriann Rice Hoover, age 56, of Bronte, Texas, passed away May 25, 2021 after fighting a long illness. Loriann was born August 22, 1964 in Wetzel County, West Virginia, to parents, Betty May Rice and Daniel Clifford Rice. She married Herbert Hoover in April of 1984 and then they moved to Bronte, Texas on Christmas Day of 1984 and that is where they made their home. She spent the rest of her life with her husband raising her 2 kids and then watching her 2 grandchildren grow up. Her favorite things to do was play board games and watch movies and tv shows with her grandchildren and teach her granddaughter how to cook and do other household things. She loved to spoil her grandchildren and...

Brenda Louise Minikheim, 77, was born on October 14, 1943 in Robert Lee, Texas to Jesse Martin Casey and Annie Rebecca Bessent. Brenda passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Brenda was one of a kind and an amazing storyteller. She loved her big family. Anyone she ever came in contact with was never a stranger to her. She was the most gentle person and very kind, which carried a sweetness in the tone of her voice that you could feel and hear. She loved taking care of plants and animals. Brenda enjoyed cooking and making delicious meals for her family and friends. There was always a good home remedy for anything that ailed you also, patient and caring for many. She loved her family from far...

Shirley Ann (Perry) Farrington went to Heaven at age 91. She was married to Floyd Wesley Farrington, who passed away in 2013. They were married nearly 66 years. They lived in Bronte for over 35 years. Shirley was a homemaker and helped Floyd as a bookkeeper, travel companion, and also helped with ranching responsibilities. She packed their RV and took many trips with their grandchildren. One of their favorite places to take them was Lake Amistad. Shirley traveled with Floyd on business trips to Egypt, Taiwan, Jamaica, and many other places. She loved supporting her girls' activities and grandchildren's sports. She was a member of Bronte First Baptist Church. Shirley is survived by her two...

Shirley Ann (Perry) Farrington went to Heaven at age 91. She was married to Floyd Wesley Farrington, who passed away in 2013. They were married nearly 66 years. They lived in Bronte for over 35 years. Shirley was a homemaker and helped Floyd as a bookkeeper, travel companion, and also helped with ranching responsibilities. She packed their RV and took many trips with their grandchildren. One of their favorite places to take them was Lake Amistad. Shirley traveled with Floyd on business trips to Egypt, Taiwan, Jamaica, and many other places. She loved supporting her girls' activities and grandchildren's sports. She was a member of Bronte First Baptist Church. Shirley is survived by her two...

Shyann is the beloved granddaughter of Bill and Missie Pittman of Bronte, Texas. Our sweet girl was a blessing to us and to so many others who knew and cared for her. She enjoyed listening to music and being outside. She especially liked going with Papaw to feed the cows or playing in the swimming pool with Granna. There was a special bond between Shyann and Cynthia Turner of Bronte. Cynthia was a true blessing in the way that she loved and cared for Shyann. Shyann is preceded in death by paternal great-grandparents Rex and Betty Pittman of Crane, Texas and maternal great-grandfather Ray Thompson of Hamilton, Texas. Shyann is survived by grandparents Bill and Missie Pittman of Bronte, her...

Kenneth Royce Scott of Bronte, Texas passed away on November 25, 2020 at the age of 82. He coached high school football, was a successful entrepreneur, and a story for every occasion. Born on December 2, 1937 in Bronte, Texas to the late James Walter and Faye Irene (Mitchell) Scott. He graduated from Bronte High School in 1955. Attended San Angelo College and Sul Ross State University, graduating in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science and later a master's degree. In 1958 he married Loretta Shaw and together they had 2 children, Mickey and Becky. They later divorced and Ken married Linda Carol Parsons Hinesly in 1983. Ken coached in Paducah, Marfa, Monahans, Snyder, Alpine, and...

Kenneth Royce Scott of Bronte, Texas passed away on November 25, 2020 at the age of 82. He coached high school football, was a successful entrepreneur, and a story for every occasion. Born on December 2, 1937 in Bronte, Texas to the late James Walter and Faye Irene (Mitchell) Scott. He graduated from Bronte High School in 1955. Attended San Angelo College and Sul Ross State University, graduating in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science and later a master's degree. In 1958 he married Loretta Shaw and together they had 2 children, Mickey and Becky. They later divorced and Ken married Linda Carol Parsons Hinesly in 1983. Ken coached in Paducah, Marfa, Monahans, Snyder, Alpine, and...

Kenneth Royce Scott of Bronte, Texas passed away on November 25, 2020 at the age of 82. He coached high school football, was a successful entrepreneur, and a story for every occasion. Born on December 2, 1937 in Bronte, Texas to the late James Walter and Faye Irene (Mitchell) Scott. He graduated from Bronte High School in 1955. Attended San Angelo College and Sul Ross State University, graduating in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science and later a master's degree. In 1958 he married Loretta Shaw and together they had 2 children, Mickey and Becky. They later divorced and Ken married Linda Carol Parsons Hinesly in 1983. Ken coached in Paducah, Marfa, Monahans, Snyder, Alpine, and...