Melba J. Clarke Hansard passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Melba was born in Crane, Texas to Charles Alexander and Hazel Aberegg Clarke. 

Melba grew up in Midland, Texas where she attended Midland High School. She met her best friend and husband of 49 years in Odessa, Texas. George and Melba were married on Feb. 18, 1956. They nurtured a home and community alongside their four sons in Lamesa, Texas. They served faithfully as members of First Baptist Church Lamesa for more than 50 years. 

Leona Mae Tucker passed away peacefully Jan. 29, 2024, in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Visitation for Leona Tucker will be Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral home of the Big Bend 301 N. Main Street Fort Stockton, Texas. Funeral Service will be Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, starting at 11 a.m. at Heritage Funeral home of the Big Bend with Burial to follow on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.

Larry Levy White was born on Aug. 3, 1952, in El Paso, Texas to Mary White. He passed from this life on Dec. 26, 2023, in Los Lunas, New Mexico.

A Memorial Life Celebration will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at Eternity Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Owens officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Eternity Funeral Home.