Obituaries
Local Obituaries for the Midland Community
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...
Eugene Brown V "Bam Bam"
Aug 13, 2023
Eugene Valentino-Thomas Brown V, known by everyone as "Bam" or "Bam Bam", went to be with his Lord on August 13, 2023 at the age of 23. Bam was born to Eugene Valentino-Thomas Brown IV and Catherine Renee' Randolph-Brown on April 29, 2000 in Midland, Texas.
Bam is survived by his mother, father and wife, Makaila Norris; mother in law,...
David Lee Hardan
Aug 1, 2023
David Lee Hardan passed away on August 1, 2023 in Midland, Texas. He was born to David Lee Hardan Sr. and Geneva Mathis Hardan on October 2, 1981. David is survived by the love of his life, Stephanie Richards, his mother, as well as several beloved nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father.
David lived life to...
Davelyn Griffith
Jul 20, 2023
Most days, you could find her watching old westerns or painting in the back room, but today Davelyn Bryant Griffith is in Heaven experiencing more beauty than any of us can fathom. Davelyn Griffith went home to be with our Lord and Savior on July 20, 2023. Her death was unexpected, and our hearts are heavy. She was 65 when...
Delia Sue Polk
Jul 9, 2023
Delia Sue Polk, age 55, of Midland, Texas, passed away on July 9, 2023, to join her Lord. She was born on November 22, 1967, in Midland, Texas, to the late Maxine Polk Bunton.
Delia was a loving daughter, mother, sister, and grandmother. She worked for Midland Memorial Hospital for 14 years. She also had a passion for fashion and...
Maurice Taylor Jr.
Jul 3, 2023
Maurice Taylor Jr. of Midland, Texas went to receive his heavenly reward on July 3, 2023. He was born on September 7,1948, in Los Angeles, California, to the late Maurice Taylor Sr. and Olivia Ball. Maurice was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed.
Maurice dedicated himself to his education, earning an Associate of Arts degree from...
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...
Eugene Brown V "Bam Bam"
Aug 13, 2023
Eugene Valentino-Thomas Brown V, known by everyone as "Bam" or "Bam Bam", went to be with his Lord on August 13, 2023 at the age of 23. Bam was born to Eugene Valentino-Thomas Brown IV and Catherine Renee' Randolph-Brown on April 29, 2000 in Midland, Texas.
Bam is survived by his mother, father and wife, Makaila Norris; mother in law,...
David Lee Hardan
Aug 1, 2023
David Lee Hardan passed away on August 1, 2023 in Midland, Texas. He was born to David Lee Hardan Sr. and Geneva Mathis Hardan on October 2, 1981. David is survived by the love of his life, Stephanie Richards, his mother, as well as several beloved nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father.
David lived life to...
Davelyn Griffith
Jul 20, 2023
Most days, you could find her watching old westerns or painting in the back room, but today Davelyn Bryant Griffith is in Heaven experiencing more beauty than any of us can fathom. Davelyn Griffith went home to be with our Lord and Savior on July 20, 2023. Her death was unexpected, and our hearts are heavy. She was 65 when...
Delia Sue Polk
Jul 9, 2023
Delia Sue Polk, age 55, of Midland, Texas, passed away on July 9, 2023, to join her Lord. She was born on November 22, 1967, in Midland, Texas, to the late Maxine Polk Bunton.
Delia was a loving daughter, mother, sister, and grandmother. She worked for Midland Memorial Hospital for 14 years. She also had a passion for fashion and...
Maurice Taylor Jr.
Jul 3, 2023
Maurice Taylor Jr. of Midland, Texas went to receive his heavenly reward on July 3, 2023. He was born on September 7,1948, in Los Angeles, California, to the late Maurice Taylor Sr. and Olivia Ball. Maurice was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed.
Maurice dedicated himself to his education, earning an Associate of Arts degree from...
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