Obituaries

Pauline Brown, 69, of Fort Stockton, Texas went to be with Our Lord on August 3. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m.

Debra L Shuster, 68 of Fort Stockton passed on July 20. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m.

Jerry Leon Gallemore, 81, of Fort Stockton, passed away in his sleep at his home with family nearby on July 14. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 5 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 25 at Eternity Funeral Home, 600 E. Dickinson, Fort Stockton.

Following her recurring battle with cancer, Anna May Scott Mayo Rawls peacefully passed away from this life on Friday, June 28, 2024, in Ft Worth, Texas with family by her side. She had just completed 94 years on earth, born on a farm at Sanger, Texas on May 30, 1930, to Henrietta Wood and Reuben Leroy Scott. Anna was an only child, and her mother died when Anna was 10, so she was raised primarily by her loving grandmother Minnie (Lewter) Wood. Alonzo Oliver Wood was Anna’s grandfather, namesake of his uncle Alonzo P. Gordon, a Granbury merchant, legislator, teacher, and builder of the venerable house off Granbury’s square. Anna graduated from Sanger High School in 1947 and North Texas State College, now the University of North Texas, in 1950. She obtained a Master’s degree in Education from Sul Ross State University.

Dale Kent Sloan, cherished member of the Fort Stockton community passed away on June 27, 2024. Born June 27, 1960, to Austin and Helen Sloan. Dale was a proud cowboy, hunter, team roper and father, beloved by all who crossed paths with his gentle nature, quick sense of humor, largerthan- life attitude and physical build. Although born in Freeport, Texas, Dale soon moved to Fort Stockton at the age of 6 and explored around west Texas having lived in Monahans, Kermit, and then moving back to Woodville, Texas where he graduated from High School. After graduation Dale made his home in Fort Stockton where he started working in the oil field and quickly began a welding career. Dale, from a young age, was an avid hunter and fisherman. Enjoying dove hunting, excelling at quail hunting and was an excellent shot, making him the perfect hunting partner. Dale loved helping young kids learn and guiding them through their first deer hunt. As the west Texas wind blows would have it, Dale gravitated toward the cowboy way of life and quickly became a day working cowboy in the Glass Mountains and found his passion of team roping. This way of life he soon shared with his daughter Brianna teaching her the ropes of being a talented, caring and proficient horsewoman. His shared passion with his daughter led him to join in a partnership of the AQHA Superhorse Play Dual Rey “Raymond”. Under Dale’s guidance and partnership Raymond won the 2011 NRCHA World's Greatest Horseman Co-Reserve Champion; 2010 AQHA Superhorse; 2010 AQHA Senior Reining Reserve World Champion; 2010 Worlds Greatest Horseman High Score Reiner; 2010 Battle in the Saddle Heading Champion; 2010 All American Quarter Horse Congress Team Roping Challenge Champion and the 2010 NRCHA Derby $50,000 Open Bridle Finalist. Dale continued his work as a welder and pipe fitter on multiple pipelines starting in Iraan in 1992 and settled his work in Yates Field in 2003 and knew the field just as well as anyone. He was extremely proud of his work, making many friends and high-quality welds in his 30 plus years in the field. He is preceded in death by his parents Austin and Helen Sloan, brother Keith Sloan and nephew Scott Sloan. Dale is survived by his only daughter Brianna Sloan Anthony, son-in-law Clay Anthony, grandson Sawyer Anthony of Monahans, Texas; fiancé Rosie Holland of Fort Stockton, Texas; great nephew Spur Sloan of Montgomery, Texas; niece Deena Galloway her husband, Jeff Galloway; great nephews, Austin and Cole Galloway of Livingston, Texas; as well as many loving friends and coworkers. Dale's unending kindness, unwavering integrity, and deep love for his family will be remembered and cherished by all. The family will host a celebration of Dale’s life July 13th at 1:00pm at the Fort Stockton Civic Center.

Eddie Urias Granado, 58, of Fort Stockton passed from this world with his family by his side on Friday, June 28. A visitation was held at the Eternity Funeral Home on Thursday July 4, 11 a.m.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Oscar Manuel Villanueva. Born on December 17, 1956, Oscar was a beloved husband to Viola Villanueva. He passed away on June 27, leaving behind his loving wife to cherish his memory.

Petra F. Acosta went to heaven on June 13, 2024.

Sandra Faye King, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2024, at the age of 75 in Lubbock, Texas. Born on October 18, 1948, in Haleyville, Alabama, Sandra’s life was a tapestry of devotion to her family, her career, and her community. Sandra’s journey began as the cherished daughter of Jesse and Irene Harris. She grew up alongside her sisters, Barbara and Michelle, in a home filled with warmth and laughter. Sandra’s early years in Alabama laid the foundation for a life characterized by compassion and service to others. After marrying the love of her life, Kelly King, Sandra embraced her role as a wife with grace and dedication. Their union was blessed with two daughters, Jacqui and Jennifer, who Sandra raised with the same love and care she had known as a child. Her family grew to include son-in-law Steve and grandchildren Christian, Keldon, and Chloe, who brought immense joy to her life. Sandra’s professional path as a Juvenile Probation Officer in Pecos and Ward Counties was marked by her unwavering commitment to guiding young lives towards brighter futures. Her colleagues respected her for her integrity and leadership, especially during her tenure as Chief Juvenile Probation Officer. Sandra’s work extended beyond her official duties as she was an active member of the West Texas Chiefs Association, contributing to the betterment of her profession. Creativity flowed through Sandra’s veins, manifesting in the beautiful quilts she crafted with skill and love. Each stitch was a testament to her artistic spirit, and her quilts became cherished heirlooms for family and friends. Sandra’s creative legacy will continue to provide warmth and comfort for generations. A woman of deep faith, Sandra was a devoted member of Southside Baptist Church in Monahans, Texas. Her Christian beliefs were the cornerstone of her existence, guiding her actions and interactions with everyone she met. Sandra’s smile was a reflection of the happiness that her faith brought to her life, and it was a source of inspiration to all who knew her. Sandra is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, Kelly King; her loving daughters, Jacqui Wiederhold and her husband Steve of Bryan, Texas, and Jennifer King of Fort Stockton; her caring sister, Michelle Sawyer and her husband Mitchell of Andrews, Texas; her adoring grandchildren, Christian Cosper and his wife Malyssa of Fort Stockton, Keldon Cosper and his wife Anna of Grapevine, Texas, and Chloe Cosper of Conroe, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Irene Harris, and her sister, Barbara Steward. Sandra Faye King’s legacy is one of love, service, and faith. Her life’s work and the memories she created will continue to resonate in the hearts of those she touched. As we bid farewell to this extraordinary woman, we take solace in the knowledge that her spirit lives on through the lives she enriched with her presence. Sandra’s journey on earth has ended, but her story will be told for years to come, a story of a life welllived and a woman deeply loved.

spot, Bienvenidos. Elpidio “Pete” P. Garcia was born in Fort Stockton to Nicolas David Garcia and Paulina Pina on March 3rd, 1941. He attended school in Fort Stockton. He shared 50 years of marriage with the love of his life, Delia G. Garcia.