Midland Reporter-Telegram

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Joyce Thea Lucas, JT, beloved father, grandfather, and friend to all the lives he touched, on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. He was 87 years of age, born in Runnels County on August 21, 1935. He graduated from Winters High School and married Ruby Kruse, on June 6, 1953. JT had an exceedingly full life as a father, grandfather and committed employee in the gas industry. As a young man, he had dreams of working on rigs and this became a reality for him when he moved to New Mexico with his young family to drill one of the first pilot holes for uranium. He moved back to Greenwood, Texas after just a few years in New Mexico and leased some land to...

Luther Wayne Martin left this world to meet his heavenly father on Tuesday August 9th, 2022 at the age of 76 from a long time illness. Wayne was born and raised in Midland, Texas. Joining the Marines at the age of 17 and serving in Vietnam till 1967. He was truly dedicated to his service and flies his flag proudly to this day. He leaves his loving wife Laura Martin of 47 years. Three sons Jimmy Martin, Daniel Martin and Patrick Martin, and nephew Casey Martin who was as a son to him and Laura. Wayne is preceded in death by his mother and father, Methel and Luther D. Martin. Three brothers Alvis, James and Ricky Martin. Two sisters Shirley A. Yerg and Midge Dendy. Wayne has left his 4...

Judy Benton was born on December 3, 1940 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Bill and Mona Hutcheson. She passed away on Saturday, August 6th in Dallas, TX. Judy was born and raised in Monahans, Texas where her childhood was spent running free outside of her mother's restaurant, Hutch's Caf?, with her sister and dog. She idolized her brother, Jack, who taught her about life and how to shoot a gun. On March 9, 1967, Judy married Boyd Benton and was happily married for 49 years. Judy worked for Wood and McShane in Monahans, Kerr McGee and Flag-Redfern Oil Companies in Midland, TX. She volunteered at the Opportunity School for Disabled Children while working and having a family. After retirement,...

Martin Aldridge, 70, of Midland passed away at the end of his Bucket List dream vacation, in international waters aboard an Alaskan cruise August 5, 2022. He was born September 25,1951 in San Angelo, Tx and attended Jal public schools in Jal, New Mexico where he met the love of his life, Janice Lord, graduating in 1969. He was drafted in 1970 during the Vietnam war. He and Janice wed May 18, 1972 and moved their lives to Fort Ord in Monterrey, California. He received an honorable discharge after 2 years active stateside and the remaining years in Reserve service in 1977. In December 1974 they moved and built their life in Midland, Tx. He worked in IT all of his career until his retirement...

Billie "Linda" Ingle Oct 15,1941 - Aug 4, 2022 Billie "Linda" Ingle entered into eternal rest on August 4, 2022 at the age of 80. She was born in Snyder, Texas to Bill and Elsie Hairston on October 15, 1941. She attended high school in Colorado City, Texas and later earned her degree at Tarleton State. Billie was teaching school in Andrews, Texas when she met and married Sam Ingle of Cleveland, Oklahoma. They had two sons, Jon and Rob. She continued to teach for 35 years, in Eldorado and finally retiring in Midland. She later moved to Lubbock. She was an avid reader and history buff. She also had a special place in her heart for cats and dogs and she loved nature and traveling. More...

Laveta Fern (Fox) Harris was born October 12, 1931 to Eunice Fern (Hammond) and Arnold Fox in Pangburn, Arkansas. Her grandparents were Nannie Elizabeth and William J. Hammond of Roosevelt and Bradford, Arkansas and Salitha Jane and John Melvin Fox of Pangburn, Arkansas. She grew up in North Little Rock, Arkansas and had wonderful memories growing up there. She graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1949 with people that were her lifelong friends. She graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 1953. She loved her time and friends from UCA, where she met the love of her life Edward Maxwell "Max" Harris. They were married June 7, 1953. Fern and Max spent several years in...

Dawn Coffman, 57, passed away on July 28th, 2022. Dawn moved to Midland from Houston in 1998 and worked for Plains All American for 18 years. Above all else, Dawn had a passion for her family and when grandchildren came along, being "Grammy" was what she lived for. Dawn is survived by husband, Larry Kinnamon; daughter Jordan Lang and husband Justin and two grandsons, Cohen and Logan; son Chaz Coffman and wife Kari. A Celebration of Dawn's life will be held at 4:00pm on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Willowbrook Funeral Home Chapel, 1311 W. Florida Ave., Midland, TX, with Rev. Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating. To place online condolences and read full obituary, please visit www.willowbrk.com.

Christopher Lee Caswell, age 42, passed away peacefully in Abilene, Texas on July 28, 2022, surrounded by family. Chris was born on June 15, 1980, in Colorado City, TX and grew up in Midland, TX. There was never a dull moment when Chris was around. He was the life of the party and there was hardly a moment when he wasn't cracking a joke. He was a genius at mechanics. His hard work ethic earned him a lot of respect and notoriety throughout his career in the oilfield. Under his direction, his crew received an honor that was displayed at the Petroleum Museum for the fastest well drilled using only ONE bit! When Chris was not working, he enjoyed riding motorcycles, watersports on the lake and...

Leon Daniel (Dan) Starnes, 94, of Odessa, died peacefully on July 27, 2022 in Lubbock, Texas. Dan was born in Graham, Texas on May 28, 1928 to Bailey and Vinia Starnes. He graduated from Perrin (Texas) High School and Odessa College. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He served in Europe with occupation forces after World War II. He married Jo Bess Miller on April 16, 1954. Dan retired as an Outside Plant Engineer for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company after 39 years of service. Dan was a member of Westminister Presbyterian Church of Odessa. He and Jo Bess were avid MOJO fans and they enjoyed a mountain cabin retreat in Gallinas Canyon in New Mexico. He was a member of the...

Clark Lee Howard, age 90, entered his eternal home with Jesus and joined his wife, Marilyn, on July 27th, 2022, with his family by his side. Clark was born June 17th, 1932, in Ash Flat, Arkansas to Ralph and Geneva Howard. He attended Little Rock Junior College on a football scholarship, where he met the love of his life, Marilyn Bell, and they were married on January 29th, 1953. Clark graduated from Arkansas State Teachers College and pursued a career in teaching and coaching. He was a member of Highland United Methodist Church since moving to Odessa, TX in 1969. Clark loved fishing, golf, and hunting, especially with his sons and grandchildren. He loved all aspects of sports, whether...

Lola Frances Farnsworth Kerr went to be with our Lord on July 26, 2022. She was born September 6, 1920, in Lipscomb County Texas, out on a farm, where she grew up. After grade school Lola went on to Wayland Baptist University, Howard Payne, and then on to Southwestern Baptist Seminary. She went from there to work at First Baptist Church in Midland, Tx. for several years as the Training Union Coordinator. Lola and her husband James were avid church goers at First Baptist Church in Midland, Tx. and both served in various capacities there. Lola is survived by daughter and son-in-law Kathryn & Pat Cruze of St. Cloud, MN; son Mark Kerr of Houston, TX; son and daughter-in-law Paul &...

Carmen Estela Thurston Martin, known as "Carmencita" by her mother's family, and as "Mima" by her grandchildren, passed away on Sunday evening, July 24th, in Austin, Texas, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Carmen was 89 years old. Although she passed away in Austin, and had lived in places as varied as Puerto Rico, Massachusetts, Louisiana, Lubbock, and Pampa, home is where your heart is, and Carmen's heart found a home in Midland, Texas in 1956. And, over the following 66 years, Midland is where she met the love of her life, raised five sons, enjoyed great friendships, and built a beautiful house, whose doors were as open as her heart was, welcoming all with the warmth...

Bobby Joe Weddle, 86, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, July 28, 2022 following the visitation with Mike Wilcox of Klondike Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be at the Texas State Veteran's Cemetery in Abilene, Texas at 10:00 am, Friday, July 29, 2022. Bob was born November 11, 1935 in McCamey, Texas to C.A. and Mary Weddle. He graduated from McCamey High School. He joined the United States Navy on the buddy plan after High School. All four buddies came from McCamey, and were in band...

Lee Jones, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at his home in Bluffton, South Carolina. He was 72 years young. A retired veteran of the United States Army and an American Airlines pilot, Lee was born Harry Lee Jones, III, in Fort Belvoir, Virginia on April 30, 1950, to Major General (Ret.) Harry Lee Jones, Jr. and Gloria Raeder Jones. Both preceded him in death. Lee lived around the world following his father's military career including Heidelberg, Germany and Saigon, Vietnam from where he and his family were evacuated in 1965 during the Vietnam War. Back in The States, Lee attended Fishburne Military Preparatory School in Waynesboro, Virginia,...

Jerome McNair "Jerry" Fullinwider, loving husband, father, grandfather, passionate entrepreneur, musician, and man of faith passed away peacefully on July 21, 2022, at the age of 93. He is now with his Lord in Heaven, and his family is abundantly grateful for his long life, which truly was a life well-lived. A fifth generation Texan, Jerry was born in Dallas, Texas on October 19, 1928 to Chester and Louise Crow Fullinwider. As a student at Highland Park High School, he was on the championship swim team, and later in life received the Highland Park Distinguished Alumni Award. While attending Southern Methodist University, he spent a great deal of time conducting and playing trumpet in...

Thomas "Claude" Stewart was born July 24,1949 in San Diego, California to parents Clyde and Mary "Libba" Watkins Stewart. Claude is survived by wife, Kerrie Braunguardt Stewart, daughter, Kelly Stewart Matheson and husband, Andy Matheson. Grandchildren, Robert Aaron Matheson, Liam Thomas Matheson and Andrew "AJ" Stewart Matheson. His hobbies included golf and woodworking. He taught himself from watching the New Yankee workshop and learned to make beautiful furniture. He loved being outside-even yard work. He excelled at sports in Jr high and high school. Claude was a Vietnam veteran and respected business/salesman. He loved talking about baseball and history with his daughter and...

Elizabeth Irene Howard, age 101, of Midland, Texas, was born on February 21, 1921 in Duncan, Oklahoma to Frank & Pearl Baughn. She passed away peacefully on July 14, 2022 and woke up to streets of gold with her Heavenly Father & loved ones who went before her. "Snooky" was a nickname she earned as a young child and would be how most of her friends would refer to her to this day. Her father, Frank, was an oil man which eventually sent the family to Tyler, Texas, where she would grow up and graduate high school. She met the love of her life, Raymond Howard, while in high school. The couple married on August 3, 1940. They would later move to Midland, Texas in 1947 where Raymond was...

Richard "Rick" Eugene Mooney, 70, passed from this life on Monday, July 11, 2022, in Sheffield, Texas. A longtime resident of Texas, Rick was born in Midland on November 24, 1951, to Bobby Joe and Betty (Davis) Mooney. He graduated from Lamesa High School in 1970 and later attended Odessa College with studies in Criminal Justice. Rick worked in the Permian Basin oil field industry for many years and later as a Government Trapper for the State of Texas. Rick had a passion for outdoor living and animals which he shared with his daughters and their families. He was a true cowboy at heart, he loved ranching, hunting and fishing throughout Texas, New Mexico and Colorado. He valued his...

Born and raised in Ft. Stockton, Texas, Armando was class of 1976. "Mundy" attended TSTI in Sweetwater, Texas. While there, he met his wife, Joann. Mundy was an avid boxer in his youth and was a three-time Golden Glove Champion. He also advanced to State three times. After he and Joann were married in 1980, Mundy attended Sul Ross State University where he received his criminal justice degree as a peace officer. Mundy was a police officer in Brady, Texas and in Ft. Stockton, Texas. He also worked in construction for many years and was an inspector for various oil and gas companies. Mundy enjoyed living outdoors as much as he could, often spending many hours in his workshop or in his yards in...

It is with heavy heart that I announce the death of my father, Ralph "Randy" Randall Kennedy on July 10th, 2022 following a brave attempt to beat cancer. Randy was born on December 29th, 1953, in Rankin, Texas. His working career was in the West Texas oilfield where he was known for his honesty, integrity and knack for working with all landowners - even the most tenacious. Randy's passions were his family, golf, classic western fiction novels, and especially his love of music. He was a talented song writer, drummer and guitarist. His kind heart and gentle giant spirit earned him a multitude of lifelong friends and there are countless stories of helping others with their dreams and careers....

Wynn Poss, aka Pooh, Pooh Bear, Ole Pooh, Grand Pooh, Uncle Pooh, passed from his earthly home on Friday afternoon, July 8, 2022. His daughter, Jennifer, was next to him as the Lord called him home after a sudden battle of metastatic carcinoma. There will be a viewing from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday, July 15, 2022 at Robert Massie Funeral Home with family visitation from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. The celebration of Wynn's colorful and joyful life will be 10:00 AM Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel with Pastor Mike Dorman, associate pastor at Emanual Baptist Church, officiating. A farewell graveside will follow at Fairmont Cemetery. Michael Wynn Poss was born at Shannon...