Earl Martin Bivins died peacefully on March 9, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. Born 1932 in Renton, Wash., he grew up in Ballard and Seattle, Wash.

After finishing his degree at the University of Washington and one tour with the U.S.Marine Corps, his career turned to banking in the trust departments of notable banks in downtown Seattle.

Over 30 people attended SpringsFest this past Saturday in Fort Stockton. The event featured a tour of the Comanche Springs Pool, the canal in Rooney Park, a showing of historical documents/photos at the Annie Riggs Museum, and a performance by artist Ken Baucham. Kirby Warnock provided an oral history of the springs and Texas Water Trade CEO Sharlene Leurig gave insight into their organization’s ongoing efforts to get the springs to flow year-round.

Concepcion “Chon” Gomez, Jr., 55, of Imperial, Texas, passed away on March 6, 2022, in Odessa, Texas.

Chon was born in Uvalde, Texas, to Concepcion Gomez and Francisca Esparza on Dec. 3, 1966. He went to school at Buena Vista, where he played football and was voted Mr. BVHS in 1985. He married the love of his life Cynthia (Chavez) Gomez on Oct. 24, 1992, in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Charles Wayne “Pop” Neeb, 81, formerly of Lubbock, Texas, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 8, 2022.