James M. Alsup January 26, 1937 – April 10, 2025 James M. (Jim) Alsup departed this life on Thursday, April 10. James, as he was known as a child, the second son of Brady Alsup and Jewel Simpson Alsup, was born at home on the banks of Hog Creek near Patton in McLennan County, TX …
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Kenneth D. Franks, 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 12, in Brownwood, Texas. He was born on January 22, 1933, in Sparenberg, Texas, to Marvin and Oneita Franks. Kenneth graduated from Ackerly High School in 1950 and later attended Howard College and Texas Tech University, where he received his …
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Sandra Jean Allen November 20, 1939 – April 11, 2025 Sandra Jean Allen, affectionately known as “Nana,” passed away peacefully at her home in Midland, Texas, on April 11, 2025, surrounded by the family she so fiercely loved. She was 85 years old and left this world with grace, courage, and—true to form—a little sass. …
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Murray Alan Gray, 74, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025. Born on September 16, 1950, Murray lived a life defined by hard work, deep compassion, and a heart as generous as they come. A man of unwavering faith, Murray was known for his giving spirit and fun-loving nature. Whether you were family, friend, …
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Mary Sue del Llano, 88, of Midland, Texas, faithfully met her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 10, 2025. She fought hard for several weeks with multiple illnesses, and she passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family. Mary Sue’s celebration of life will be held on Saturday April 26, 2025, at 2:30pm …
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Paul E. Wieland, 95 of Midland, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Paul requested that there be no service. Paul was born on November 9, 1929 in El Paso, Texas to Anna Grace and George Wieland. He attended the College of Agriculture and Industry in Kingsville. He attained a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum …
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Larry Don Hatfield of Midland, Texas, passed away on March 31, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, “GPa,” brother and friend. Larry was born on January 27, 1953, in Merkel, Texas, to Buck and Shirley Hatfield. Shortly after, the family moved to Snyder, Texas, where Larry graduated from Snyder High School in 1971 and …
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Audrey Lumpkin Brooks, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, slipped from this earthly life into the arms of Jesus on April 9, 2025. Audrey was born in Texarkana, Texas on February 24, 1932. She met her husband, Henry Hoyt Brooks, while they were both working at Red River Arsenal in Texarkana. They married …
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Mary was born on Oct. 21, 1926, in Ozona, Texas, to James Warren Friend and Bernice Watters Friend. Mary’s father was a rancher all his life in Ozona, Fort Stockton & Fort Davis, Texas. Mary attended elementary school in Fort Stockton and high school in Fort Davis, graduating in May, 1943. Her high school sweetheart, Ray E. …
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