Recent Obituaries

May 15, 2021

Billy Eugene Cowell, 86, of Alpine, Texas, passed away May 15, 2021, at his residence in Alpine. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Kokernot Lodge amphitheater at 11 a.m. with Dick Zimmer officiating.

Billy was born in Alpine on Oct. 12, 1934, to Charles C. “Charlie” and Louise Cowell. He...

May 12, 2021

Gordie Sanborn was born May 23, 1943, and left this world on May 12, 2021. He was an adventurer whoose journey led him from his birthplace in Springfield, Vt., to Detroit, Mich., to Colorado, to Alaska, to Alpine, Texas.

In the summer in Alaska he fished commercially, and in the winter he used his extraordinary carpenter skills,...

May 11, 2021

On May 11, 2021, with the Love and Compassion of Jesus Christ, Diana V. Torres 63 of San Angelo, Texas entered eternal life with her beloved family by her side.

Diana was born on September 3, 1957, to Juan Valencia and Virtudes (Ybarra) Valencia in Pecos, Texas.  Diana was a homemaker and had lived with her husband...

May 11, 2021

Kathryn (Snooksie) Stucke, age 96, left this world to be with the Lord at 1:52 a.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.  She was at The Courtyards Assisted Living and Memory Care in Odessa, Texas.

Kathryn was born to Irene Applewhite Coggins and Otis Coggins Sr. on February 10, 1925, in Pearsall, Texas.  She graduated from Alpine High...

May 9, 2021

Michael Wayne Black age 63, passed away May 9, 2021 in his home in Terlingua Tx. He was taken by a cancer diagnosed too late..

Mike graduated from Balboa HS and lived on Howard AFB Canal Zone, Panama where he made many special friendships lasting to this day. Mike treasured his time in Panama where his passions...

May 7, 2021

Beverly Jean Thorn Weyerts

“BUB”

Beverly, 88 of Alpine, Texas passed away May 7th, 2021 in San Angelo, Texas. Funeral services will be held on May 22,2021 at 10:00AM graveside at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Sanderson, Texas.

Beverly was born in Sanderson, Texas on August...

May 6, 2021

David was born on June 24, 1927 in Alpine, Texas to Thomas Nolland and Olga Shuler. He grew up in Alpine and San Marcos Texas. After high school David entered the Merchant Marines in 1945 and proudly served his country on a merchant ship during World War II. After honorable discharge, he returned to Alpine, Texas to attend Sul...

Apr 29, 2021

On Thursday, April 29, 2021 and with the unconditional love of her family who was by her side, Concha Ramos closed her eyes to her earthly home and opened her eyes to a glorious homecoming in which her beloved husband Lionel was waiting with open arms as well Jesus Christ, Concha’s personal Lord and Savior.

Praying of...

Apr 15, 2021

Thelma Jean Atwood Pearce of Alpine, Texas passed away peacefully on April 15, 2021 in Smyer, Texas after a short illness.  She had 93 years of active life starting in Edinburg, Texas where she grew up on a farm with 5 siblings, which have all preceded her.  Jean raised chickens on the farm and sold eggs, spurring her early...

Apr 9, 2021

Julia Gonzales 84, entered eternal rest on April 9, 2021. There will be a funeral Mass Friday, April 16, at 10am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marathon (Unfortunately limited to family due to Covid restrictions). Interment will be at the Marathon Cemetery, where all are welcomed. She was born in Marathon, Texas to Domingo and Rosa Briseno on...

Apr 8, 2021

Mary “Momo” Nell Wylie Green was a caring daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Surrounded by family, she left this world much too early after a courageous battle with cancer on April 8, 2021, at the age of 69.

Mary grew up in Alpine, Texas, where she met and married Tony Green. They eventually moved to...

Apr 6, 2021

Mary Sims McFadin, age 73, passed away peacefully April 6, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 18, 1947 in Alpine, Texas to Robert (Bob) and Pauline Sims. She married John McFadin on November 25, 1965 and shared 55 wonderful years together.

Mary and John spent many years in the Comstock and...

Mar 10, 2021

“It must be nice to be Mr. Jarratt,” his wife would say.  He agreed.  It was, until it wasn’t.

Alvin “Keith” Jarratt, 72, went to his Heavenly Home on March 10, 2021 at his home in Fort Davis following his battle with pancreatic cancer.  Keith was born September 25, 1948, to Alvin Art Jarratt and LaRue West Jarratt in Loraine, TX.  His...

Mar 8, 2021

Ofelia Escovedo of Alpine, Texas passed away on Mar 8, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mar 6, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Luciana Leyva. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 28, 2021

Louisa S. Maldonado, died February 28, 2021 with family by her side at her home.

She was born September 26, 1928 in Sanderson, Texas. Her parents were Felipe and Maria Silvas. She married Lorenzo Maldonado in 1954. They were happily married for 65 years.

Mrs. Maldonado was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and...

Feb 23, 2021

Teresa Fe Ramos Rubio, wife of the late Jose Rubio, Jr., entered eternal rest on Feb. 23, 2021. Teresa was born Feb. 6, 1932, in Alpine, Texas, to the late Salomon Rodriguez Ramos and Josefa Cobos Ramos.

She was preceded in death by her siblings Esperanza, Julio, Salomon, Amparo, Amanda, Josefina and Carlos. She is survived by...

Feb 12, 2021

Joy Rawls of Stephenville, Texas passed away on Feb 12, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Feb 7, 2021

A strong, loving spouse, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend Richard “Pops” L. Granado, closed his eyes to his earthly home and opened them to his heavenly home on Sunday, February 7, 2021 with his family by his side. Pops was 82.

A lifelong resident of Jeff Davis County, Pops as his family and friends lovingly called...

Feb 1, 2021

Michael William O’Connor

Michael William O’Connor was born Feb. 28, 1943, to Perry and Opal O’Connor in the Panama Canal Zone. He died of pancreatic cancer on Feb. 1, 2021.

Mike grew up in Carlsbad, N.M., and attended New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, N.M.  He graduated from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces,...