Obituaries

Richard Emery Gray

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My Dad was a giant of a man, born in Cherokee, Iowa, on Aug. 21, 1930, to Helen Betsworth and Max Gray. He died on Nov. 7, 2021. As there was no hospital in Fort Stockton, Texas, Helen returned to her Iowa family to give birth to her only male child. Soon after, mother and son returned to West Texas where Dad was raised. And what a childhood he had! On horseback, he explored the mesas and canyons, arroyos, and rugged terrain of a vast, largely untouched, ranching and oil country.

Richard Emery Gray

Terry Gayle (Thorn) Lowther

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Terry Gayle (Thorn) Lowther was born May 12, 1939, in Junction, Texas, to Walter and Katherine Thorn. She graduated from Christoval High School in Christoval, Texas, in 1957. After graduation she met R. A. Lowther, Jr., and the two were married in Sanderson, Texas, on Dec. 21, 1957. Our Gee was an incredibly sweet soul. She was a friend to all, and constantly reminded that she had never met a stranger. Anyone who crossed paths with her, even for a moment, were able to feel the love and genuine kindness she had in her heart. The impression she left on each person who knew her will never be forgotten. When she knew her time on this Earth was ending, she rejoiced in knowing she would be reunited with all of those she loved who went before her - her husband; her parents; her parents-in-law Robert Sr. and Ethel (Friedl) Lowther; brotherin-law Frank Donald Lowther; and her sister Petreta Cooke; as well as aunts and uncles, and a number of cousins and friends who she considered family. Among all the joys she had in her life, her biggest was her family. She and her husband were blessed to celebrate 54 years of marriage before he passed away in 2011. Their relationship was one she cherished, and one that produced many great memories of which she fondly reminisced in the years following his passing.
Terry Gayle (Thorn) Lowther

Jesus “Salvador” Leon Morales

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Jesus Salvador” Leon Morales, 64, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2022, in Midland, Texas. He was born June 28, 1957, in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Amador Morales and Heriberta Leon Perez. 

Salvador was a beloved father and grandfather who loved barbecuing, fishing, raising roosters, and going to the horse races. He enjoyed the company of his family and friends. 

Jesus “Salvador” Leon Morales

Maria Onsurez

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This beautiful lady, Maria Onsurez, went home on April 10, 2022, returning to our Lord and joining her son Anthony.

She leaves behind three daughters, Peadra, Marisa, and Celissa; two step-daughters, Leticia and Dee; one brother, Frank; and one sister, Norma.

Mary had 10 grandchildren, Jeremiah, Alec, Xavier, Kirsten, Kendra, Sierra, Raelynn, Nat, Jasmin, and John; and five great-grandchildren.

Maria Onsurez

Oneta “Gayle” Gray

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Oneta Gayle” Gray, 79, passed away on April 9, 2022, at her home in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Visitation was held on April 12, 2022, at Eternity Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Stockton.

Funeral service was held on April 13, 2022, at Eternity Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Scott Owens officiating. Burial followed at East Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Eternity Funeral Home.

Oneta “Gayle” Gray

Mary Elizabeth Tinkler Copeland Elliott

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Mary Elizabeth Tinkler Copeland Elliott, 80, of Midland, Texas, passed away April 5, 2022, at her home, and went to be with her Lord and Savior in Heaven.

Visitation was held on April 7, 2022, at Nalley-Pickle and Welch Funeral Home. Graveside service was April 8, 2022, at Serenity Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Both are located in Midland.

Mary Elizabeth Tinkler Copeland Elliott

Don Roger Boswell

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Don Roger Boswell, 68, passed away on March 26, 2022, in Lubbock, Texas. He was born on Jan. 22, 1954, in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of William Joseph and Wilma Kathryn (Hoefs) Boswell, while the family, including older brother Bill, resided on the farm in Fort Stockton, Texas.
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Mary Elizabeth Tinkler

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Mary Elizabeth Tinkler Elliott, 80-years-old, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Emerson “Tink” and Effie Courtney Tinkler and her only sibling, Jim Tinkler, who passed just 48 hours before her.

Visitation will be held Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home in Midland, Texas

Graveside service will be Friday, April 8, 2022, at Serenity Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Midland, Texas.

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James “Jim” Thomas Tinkler

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James Jim” Thomas Tinkler, father and grandfather, took his last ride April 3, 2022, at the age of 85. Jim was born Sept. 6, 1936, in Fort Stockton, Texas, to Emerson Tink” and Effie Mae Courtney Tinkler. He had one sister, Mary Elizabeth Tinkler. 

James “Jim” Thomas Tinkler
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