Obituaries

Donald Wade Bassham, age 70, of Fort Stockton, Texas passed away on Wednesday, June 25. Donald, known to family and friends as Donnie, was born in Dumas, Texas on September 6, 1954 to Virgil and Betty Bassham.

Charlotte Elise (Mueller) Wilson of Alpine, Texas died on Saturday, August 23, 2025 in El Paso, Texas. She was born in El Paso on February 12, 1968, attended school in El Paso and graduated from Andress High School.

Carolina Carrillo, 92 years old of Fort Stockton, passed away on August 30, in Odessa Tx. Visitation will be held Monday September 8, 12 p.m.

June 26, 1934 – August 22, 2025 Dean Jernigan Deerfield of Midland, Texas was born in Simms, Texas to Newt and Francis (McKnight) Jernigan, and was 91 at her passing. Dean graduated from Texarkana High School in 1952 and later earned an associate degree in Child Development from Midland College, an achievement she cherished.

November 6, 1946 — August 8, 2025 Linda Katheryn Duncan of Fort Stockton Texas went tobewithherLordandSavior on Friday August the 8 at the age of 78. She was born November 6, 1946, in Benton, Illinois.

Peggy June Dyche Wiseman, a beloved mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother, passed away peacefully on July 31, in Midland, Texas. She was 92 years old.

Natividad “Nati” Ramos, 69, of Fort Stockton, passed away suddenly on August 8. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 18, at Eternity Funeral Home Chapel B with Father Francis officiating.

March 25, 1946 – August 1, 2025 Asuncion “Chon” Mongarro Celaya, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 1, in Odessa, Texas. Born and raised in Fort Stockton, Chon was a pillar of his family and community, known for his warm heart, infectious smile, and unwavering generosity.

With deep love and sadness, we celebrate the life of Sharon Kaye Creech—known lovingly as Kaye—who passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, in Midland, Texas, at the age of 75. Born on November 9, 1949, in Clinton, Oklahoma, Kaye proudly embraced her Texas roots and called the Lone Star State home.

Eliza Velasquez, age 93, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 17, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on February 20, 1932, in Barstow, Texas, to her late parents, Eva Beller and Carmen Carrasco.