Edward Merle Nicks

Edward Merle Nicks, 80 of Midland, passed away February 16, 2026. A visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, February 20, 2026 at the Branch at npw. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Branch at npw. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. …
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Thomas Ransom Scott

Tom Scott of Midland, Texas died on February 1, 2026. Tom was born in Houston, Texas on January 31, 1934, to Mary Alice Ransom and Earle Hester Scott and was raised in Richmond, Texas. Following the marriage of his mother to Stephen S. Perry Jr. in 1946, the family moved to and lived on their ranch on Allen Dome along the …
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Charles “Charlie” Spence

Charles “Charlie” Spence, 86, of Midland, Texas, passed away February 15, 2026, at home surrounded by family. He was born March 31, 1939, in Steele, Missouri, to Grace Gertrude Huddleston and Aaron Burr Spence. Charlie served in the U.S. Air Force from 1957 to 1963 and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant. He enjoyed …
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Bonnie Kay Dyer Petree

Bonnie Kay Dyer Petree, nee Little, of Midland, TX, died peacefully at home on February 14, 2026. Known widely for her open heart and open door, her vivid stories and vivacious manner, Bonnie truly never met a stranger. She leaves a legacy of hospitality, generosity and love in Midland. Born in Abilene, TX to Norman …
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Connie JoAnn Montgomery

Funeral services for JoAnn Montgomery will be February 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Nally-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory, 3800 N. Big Spring St., Midland, Texas, with Bill Johnson officiating and burial in Fairview Cemetery. A visitation will precede the services starting at 1:00 p.m. at Nally-Pickle & Welch, as …
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Jerry Dale Rogers

Jerry Dale Rogers passed away February 6th, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. Jerry was born on November 11th, 1941, in Cushing, Oklahoma. He is survived by the love of his life and soulmate, Linda Rogers, his son Rick Rogers, daughter Raye Lynn Kirkland and husband John, brother E.V. Rogers, sister Shirley Johnson, as well as …
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William Curtiss Kastens

On January 30th, our much-loved husband, father, and friend passed from this life to a much better one. William Curtiss Kastens was born May 4th, 1949, to Ray and Doris Anderson Kastens in Viola, Illinois. At the age of eight, his family moved to Petaluma, California, where he grew to adulthood. He joined the Navy …
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Marc Alan Gist

Marc Alan Gist of Austin, Texas passed away in his home January 7, 2026. Marc was born February 9, 1958 in Midland, TX to Monty and Shirley Gist. He graduated from Lee High School 1976, then from the University of Texas in 1981 with a BS in Radio-Television-Film. Following graduation, Marc worked for the astronomy …
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John Franklin Newman

Frank Newman, 66, passed away February 3, 2026.  He was born to Margaret Speed and John Taylor Newman in Odessa, Texas on October 22, 1959.  He owned West Company of Midland. Survivors include his wife, Teresa, his son, Taylor Newman and his sister, Mitzie Shoemake. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to …
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Donald Milton Kidwell

Donald Milton “Don” Kidwell, 86, a lifelong Midlander, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born and raised in Midland, Texas, and remained deeply rooted in the community throughout his life. He graduated from Midland High School before continuing his education at North Texas University, where he …
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