Obituaries

Adelia Benson Lannom, 99, of Fort Stockton, Texas, slipped away peacefully at home on Nov. 11, 2021, following a lengthy illness. Adelia was surrounded by her children at the time of her passing.

Richard King Lewis II passed away Oct. 24, 2021, at the age of 56. Our Heavenly Father called him home to claim victory over his long battle with cancer. Rikki was born on May 27, 1965, to Richard King Lewis and India Fleming-Lewis in Fort Stockton, Texas.
Rikki worked at several kinds of jobs in his early life before he decided on a career with Home Depot where he dedicated his time for 31 years.

Jeffrey Brent Franklin, 60, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away Nov. 1, 2021, in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Ernest D. Waggoner, 80, passed away Nov. 3, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

There will be a private, intimate family memorial service at Big Bend National Park in accordance with Ernest’s request.

Emily Puckett-Notley, 80, died at Seton Hospital on Oct. 1, 2021, after a rapid neurological decline.

The daughter of Dow and Roberta (Notley) Puckett, she was born in 1941 in Pecos, Texas. She graduated from Lockhart High School in 1959, and attended Texas Tech University. She went on to attend University of North Caroline-Chapel Hill, receiving a Master’s degree in English in 1964.

William “Bill” Bailey, 85, beloved father and grandpa, was called to his eternal resting place on Oct. 28, 2021.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend, 301 North Main St, Fort Stockton, Texas. Burial will follow at East Hill Cemetery.

He entered this world on Aug. 26, 1936, in Iraan, Texas, born to Donald and Dorothy Bailey.

Anadela Luna Ureste, 49, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away on Oct. 30, 2021, in Odessa, Texas.

Visitation and rosary were held on Nov. 3, 2021, at Heritage funeral home in Fort Stockton. Funeral services were Nov. 4, 2021, at St. Joseph’s church in Fort Stockton. Arrangements were by Heritage Funeral Home.

Rafael Gilberto Sanchez, 48, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away on Oct. 24, 2021, in Laredo, Texas.

Visitation is Nov. 1-2, 2021, followed by the Rosary at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, St. Agnes Catholic Church in Fort Stockton.

Guadalupe “Lupano” Leyva, 87, of Las Mangas, Mexico, passed away peacefully in his home Oct. 18, 2021. Guadalupe was born in Las Mangas, Mexico, to Guadalupe Leyva, Sr., and Eulalia Granados on April 4, 1934.

Guadalupe was preceded in death by Bernardo Leyva, parents Guadalupe Leyva, and Eulalia Granados.

Edward P. Dominguez, 22, of Fort Stockton, Texas, a devoted Christian, a devoted loving father, and friend, went to be with the lord on Oct. 17, 2021.

Visitation will be held for Edward on Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home Fort Stockton. A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 pm

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 10:00 a.m. at Heritage Funeral Home Fort Stockton Chapel.