Obituaries

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our father, John Alfred Nelson, who departed from this world and entered his heavenly home on January 4. He had recently celebrated his 90th birthday with family and friends at his ranch where he had been living for the last 17 years.

Our beloved Father, Larry Charles Boyd, passed away early Friday morning, February 7. Larry was born December 2, 1955, in Greensville, North Carolina to Ellen Loraine Starnes and Charles Fuller Boyd.

Elvira Bonilla-Torres passed away early morning on Friday, February 7, surrounded by her four beloved children in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was born in Julimes, Chihuahua, Mexico on January 25, 1951, to Alberto Oviedo, the oldest daughter of 13 children.

January 6, 1942 - January 29, 2025 Harold Eugene Durham, 83, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in Fort Worth. He was born January 6, 1942, in Albany, Texas to Howard and Greydelle Durham.

December 5, 1928 - January 31, 2025 Memorial Service for Gladys Ruth Decker will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at Immanuel Baptist Church, with Rev. Sean Decker officiating and Rev. Bruce Cargile assisting. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Brownfield Funeral Home.

February 8, 1954 – January 27, 2025 Larry Lee McCallister, age 70, passed away on January 27, at his home in Alpine, Texas. Born on February 8, 1954, in Hugoton, Kansas, Larry was the son of Thomas and Dorothy McCallister and the younger brother of Jim McCallister.

Silvia Quilo, a beloved figure in her community and a cherished family matriarch, passed away peacefully on January 18, in Odessa, Texas, at the age of 85. Born on February 9, 1939, in Shafter, Texas, Silvia’s life was a testament to love, dedication, and service.

Katherine Jane Crittendon was born November 9, 1927, in Marfa, Texas. She passed from this life on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at age 97.

Following a lengthy and hard-fought battle, Edward James Allaire, of Midland, passed away on Monday, January 13, with his wife of 31 years by his side. Known to most as Butch, he was often seen cruising the streets of Fort Stockton in some classics, hitting it “miles” on the golf course, and dipping a worm in the scarce waters of West Texas.

Lucia Isabel Lujan, Newborn, of Fort Stockton, passed away on Wednesday January 15, 2025, at Dell Children’s Ascension Hospital in Austin, Texas. Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m.