Obituaries

Tracy Lea Frierson, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, gently departed this life on March 4, at the age of 59. She was born on November 11, 1965, in Sanderson, Texas, to Norman and Marilyn Gladson. Tracy embodied kindness, wisdom, and steadfast love, and her warm spirit and incredible generosity left a lasting impression on all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Amanda M. Garrison, a radiant soul born on October 25, 1981, in Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 26, in Odessa, Texas. Amanda’s life was a tapestry of love, laughter, and an unwavering commitment to those she cherished most, particularly her beloved family and the children she worked with.

Guadalupe Celaya Gonzales, a beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully in Fort Stockton, Texas, on February 20, at the age of 80. Born on May 21, 1944, in Fort Stockton, she lived her life steeped in the traditions and values of her community.

Dorothy Ann Smetak Wilkerson, 81, of Proctor, Texas passed peacefully from this life on February 14, 2025. She was born August 14, 1943, in Marble Falls, Texas to Frank Smetak and Rosa Grones Smetak.

Gloria Sanchez was born in Fort Stockton, Texas to Florentino and Juanita Ramos. She was ninety-nine years old and would have been 100 years old on April 11.

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.