Joan Williams Merritt

By the grace of Joan Williams Merritt, Midland was kept beautiful until her passing on June 25, 2016.One of five siblings, she was born to Freida Marie Blieker and John Earl Williams on June 19, 1928 in Texline, but soon afterward never strayed far from her favored city whose people and landscape held her fascination. …
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Willie Marsh Mills

Willie \Billie” Chappell Sewell Mills (Mimi) died peacefully at her home on June 26, 2016 in Midland, TX at the age of 96.Billie was born on May 12, 1920 in Lakeview, TX to Valora Chappell and Thomas Chappell. She graduated from Tahoka High School in 1937.  After high school graduation she started at Draughon’s Business …
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Martin Edward Mondragon

Martin Edward Mondragon, 47, of Midland, passed away on June 21, 2016. Private services will be held.Martin was born December 9, 1968 in Casper, Wyoming, to Edward and Rita Mondragon.He is survived by his mother, Rita Mondragon of Midland; brother, Tony Mondragon and wife Kara of Midland; son, Alex Mondragon of Memphis, TX; two nieces, …
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Raymond J. Bryant

Raymond J. Bryant “George”, 74, of Midland, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home in Midland. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 3:00 PM at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel.Raymond was born …
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Shirley Henry

Shirley Lee Beauchamp Henry, of Midland, Texas, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016.Shirley was born on October 20, 1934 to Marvin Stephen Beauchamp and Willie V. Choate Beauchamp in Abilene, TX and was raised in Midland, TX. Shirley attended and graduated from Midland High School in 1953. After graduation, she worked at Shell Oil …
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Jerry Lee Pinkston

Jerry Lee Pinkston, 67, of Midland, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016.  A Celebration of Jerry’s life will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2016, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Permian Basin Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 9915 Wright Dr., Midland, TX  79706. (Bring a chair if you would like to sit.)Jerry was born on October …
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Anita Ybarra

Anita Ybarra, 82, of Midland, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2016. Rosary service will be held at 7:00PM on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be at 10:00AM on Friday, June 24, 2016 at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church with Monsignor James Bridges officiating. Interment will follow at …
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Ryder Javier Thomas

Ryder Javier Thomas, age 2, of Midland, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016. Private services were held.Ryder was born October 4, 2013 in San Diego to Grady Smith and Michelle Lutack. Ryder was that little kid that could grab your heart in a second. He was mom’s cuddle buddy and dad’s sidekick. We love …
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Annelle Baxter Black

Annelle Baxter Black, 86, went home to be with her Savior Jesus on June 15, 2016.She was born in Milton, Tennessee on August 17, 1929. Her family was military and she attended high school in Waco, Texas.  They moved back to Tennessee where she graduated.  She married Charles Baskin Black on December 21, 1946, after …
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Terry Wayne Rowell

Terry Wayne Rowell, “T”, 28, of Midland passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016 in Midland. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel in Midland.Terry was born in Midland, November 23, 1987 to parents, Kenneth and Pamela Rowell. Terry was extremely active in his youth, playing …
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