Billy Dean Neace, 95, beloved husband, daddy, dad, great-granddad, and BillDad, departed from this life, after a brief battle with Covid19, on January 15, 2021. We know that he was welcomed into Heaven by his lord and Savior, his late wife Timmie Neace, and his grandson Stephen Neace, as well as a host of other family members who preceded him in death. He was born on February 13, 1925, in Pigott, Arkansas, to Dollie and Ruldolph Neace. Growing up during the Great Depression, Bill and his brothers learned that life was hard as they picked cotton, took care of farm animals, and helped with other chores as the family struggled to eke out a meager existence. When Bill was seventeen, World War II...

Shirley Ann Hardaway, 85, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on December 21 following a brief illness. Shirley was born March 11, 1935 in Des Moines, Iowa, to the late Raymond C. Couch and Sarah Margaret (Hartshorn) Couch. She attended schools in Des Moines until moving to Pecos, Texas, with her parents at age 11. Shirley and her parents attended West Park Baptist Church in Pecos, and that is where she made a profession of faith as a teenager. Shirley enjoyed school and was salutatorian of the Class of 1953 in Pecos. At age 15, Shirley met Bob Hardaway, the handsome older brother of a close friend, and the two were married on June 12, 1953, not long after her graduation. Shirley...

Larry Don Wilhelm, 67, of Imperial, Texas, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020. He was born on December 17, 1952 in Breckenridge, Texas to Bud and Joyce Wilhelm. Larry attended elementary school in Breckenridge, Texas before moving to Imperial, Texas. He graduated from Buena Vista High School in 1971, where he was an outstanding athlete in all sports. After high school he attended Sul Ross State University before joining the United States Navy. After the Navy, he returned to work in the oil fields of West Texas. Larry always had a good joke or funny comment. He was an avid fisherman, having fished most of the lakes and rivers across Texas. Larry is preceded in death by his parents; Bud...

Larry Don Wilhelm, 67, of Imperial, Texas, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020. He was born on December 17, 1952 in Breckenridge, Texas to Bud and Joyce Wilhelm. Larry attended elementary school in Breckenridge, Texas before moving to Imperial, Texas. He graduated from Buena Vista High School in 1971, where he was an outstanding athlete in all sports. After high school he attended Sul Ross State University before joining the United States Navy. After the Navy, he returned to work in the oil fields of West Texas. Larry always had a good joke or funny comment. He was an avid fisherman, having fished most of the lakes and rivers across Texas. Larry is preceded in death by his parents; Bud...

Ozell Morris Claborn went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday November 23, 2020. He died at home with his wife at his side. He was born August 13, 1936, in Gorman, Texas to Alton W. Claborn and Alta Olene (Crawford) Claborn. The family moved to Kermit in 1941 with Magnolia Gas and Oil. He attended the Kermit Schools and 1956. He attended Tarleton Junior College for two years. He and his high school sweetheart, Mary Tom Rainwater, married December 27, 1956 in Kermit. He went to work for The Western Company in 1958, and worked in Kermit, Rankin and Monahans for them. He loved his children very much and was a good father. He was a deacon for the 3rd and Dwight Church of Christ for thirty...

On Monday, November 2, 2020, Jesus Ontiveros, loving husband father, grandpa and friend passed away at the age of 84. Jesus was born on June 16, 1936 in Alpine, Texas to mom Flora and step father Julian Nunez. The family moved to Monahans, Texas when he was 9 years old. Jesus was in the United States Army and stationed in Germany his last year in the service. He then returned to Monahans and met the love of his life Maria Acosta. They married on September 15, 1962. Jesus went to trade school at Odessa College for welding in 1967. He and Maria moved to Odessa, Texas in 1968 where they raised son Chris, daughter Carol along with their granddaughter Marcella. Jesus has many passions but his...

Courtney Elizabeth DeFranco, 20 of Monahans, Texas Passed away August 20th. Courtney was born in Odessa Texas to Tino DeFranco and Rebecca Ochoa-Connally. She Attended Monahans Highschool. She worked at the Express for many years. Courtney was loved by everyone who knew her and her smile would brighten even the worst days. She had a huge heart and was very forgiving. She could add flare to any party with next to no supplies, and she would, just to make you feel special and loved. She had impeccable style and pizazz! She was loved by many and will be tremendously missed by all and she will always be here in our hearts. Courtney was preceeded in death by her Aunt Robin, Aunt Marlee,...

Henry Clinton "Hank" Hollen, passed away at home on July 18th, 2020. Hank was born in Monahans on January 6th, 1951 at the age of 69. He was preceded in death by his mother Clynton Mae McBride Hollen, and his father Claude Ward Hollen. He spent most of his life in Monahans, first working for his father at Hollen Electrical Services, then as the owner. Hank had many hobbies, he was a pilot, a fisherman, and he loved to hunt birds. Oh lets not forget how he loved his popcorn and chocolate. His heart was as big as his laugh. He is survived by his wife Linda McDaniel of Monahans and his two sisters, Claudia Caraway of San Angelo, and Christy Kestler of San Antonio. He will forever be missed and...

Patrick Mark Ethridge passed away June 14, 2020 in Monahans, Texas. Mark was born May 6, 1957 to Velma and Joe Ethridge in Kermit, Texas. He graduated from Kermit High School in 1975 and went on to attend Odessa College and Angelo State University. Mark married the love of his life, Liz Baucom Hawthorne on August 1, 1992 in Monahans, Texas. Mark dedicated over 40 years to a career with Energy Transfer and developed many lifelong friendships along the way. He retired in May 2019. A servant at heart, Mark was devoted to his family and was always helping someone in need. He was the World's Greatest Pappy, was bigger than life, and loved to stir up trouble and have fun. Being the...

Patrick Mark Ethridge passed away June 14, 2020 in Monahans, Texas. Mark was born May 6, 1957 to Velma and Joe Ethridge in Kermit, Texas. He graduated from Kermit High School in 1975 and went on to attend Odessa College and Angelo State University. Mark married the love of his life, Liz Baucom Hawthorne on August 1, 1992 in Monahans, Texas. Mark dedicated over 40 years to a career with Energy Transfer and developed many lifelong friendships along the way. He retired in May 2019. A servant at heart, Mark was devoted to his family and was always helping someone in need. He was the World's Greatest Pappy, was bigger than life, and loved to stir up trouble and have fun. Being the...

Gaylon "Skinny" T. Winkler, 85, of Monahans passed away at home on April 30th, 2020 in Monahans after a short battle with cancer. Gaylon worked hard all his life to provide well for his family. He came to Monahans in 1960 from a short stay in Kermit. Working for Haliburton, he was among the first employees in the start up of the Nitrogen Dept. After twenty-nine and a half years he retired from Haliburton. He also worked for Schlumber disposal facility, and Compressor Elements. Gaylon also did some gate guarding at various locations. Gaylon loved helping people out whenever and wherever he could. He and his wife Dora spent many years being involved with and actively supporting 4-H programs....

On Saturday, April 25, Sandra Kay Wilson, 70, rose from her wheelchair for the first time since her stroke in 2008 and walked to Heaven. She has been a resident of the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez TX State Veterans Home in Big Spring since 2012. Sandra was born at home in Wink, TX, on March 5, 1950. She has always been a Wink Wildcat. She attended Wink Schools and graduated in 1968. In May of 1969 she joined the US Marines, serving mostly in Quantico, VA. After leaving the Marines in 1972 she went to San Angelo and enrolled in Angelo State University. She graduated in May of 1978 and began her teaching career in Albany, TX, and then Grand Saline, TX. In 1981 Sandra returned to her hometown of...

Long-time revered head football coach, athletic director, and Monahans native R. Alan Cherry was welcomed home by Heaven's Host following a long illness, on Friday, February 14, 2020. He was 60 years old. Alan, or "Coach" as he was fondly referred to, ended a brilliant coaching career when his life was turned upside down by a diagnosis of Alzheimer's. At the end stages of this disease, Alan peacefully breathed his final breath.. Alan was a sought-after coach throughout his almost 30-year career, during which he worked at Seminole ISD, McCamey ISD, Hart ISD, Hamlin ISD, Bay City ISD, and Harlingen ISD. He also was consistently invited to make presentations at coaching clinics throughout...

Judy Solomon McClanahan, 72, of Monahans passed away on January 7th, 2020 at home. Judy was born in Gormon, Texas, to Berl and Maggie Solomon on December 4, 1947. She graduated from Monahans High School and continued her education at Sul Ross University. She graduated with a Bachelor of Education from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. She later attained her Master of Speech Therapy from Texas Woman's University. Judy married Dicky Alan McClanahan on August 18, 1967, after meeting at Sul Ross. They were married at Southside Baptist Church. After achieving her bachelor's, she taught for 17 years as a first grade teacher and 8 years as a speech pathologist in Monahans. She retired...

Lois Stephens, 83, passed away October 22, 2019 in Roswell, New Mexico. She was born on August 21, 1936 to M.B. Graham and Eunice Wills Graham in Jones County, Texas. Lois married the love of her life James Leo Stephens on September 10, 1955. Lois and her family moved to Royalty, Texas at the age of one years old in a tent, then shortly after moved to Grandfalls, Texas where she attended school. She graduated from Grandfalls-Royalty High School in 1954. Lois then went on to Sul Ross State and received her Bachelor of Science degree in 1958. She taught school for some time in Artesia, New Mexico, and Monahans, Texas where she retired from in 1991. Lois and her husband moved to Odessa, Texas...

Charles Darrell Harris passed away on October 7, 2019 at his home in Odessa, Texas where he has lived for over 30 years with his wife Nelda. Charles spent Many years working in the oilfield including some time in Nigeria to help start up a polypropylene plant. He was a founding member of the Mission Dorado Baptist Church in Odessa for many years. A memorial service, led by Senior Pastor Del Traffenstedt and Senior Adult Pastor Bob Bratcher, will be held at 5:00 p.m., Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Mission Dorado Baptist Church. Charles and his wife, Nelda, enjoyed living life to the fullest with travel around the world and spending time with their children. Charles is proceeded in death...