Obituaries

Body Patricia Ann Schneider was born on Sept. 15, 1939, to Don and Dorothy Bailey in Iraan, Texas. She had 85 years, 5 months, and 3 days in her earthly body.

Body Sesario Ramos, affectionately known as Dad, Grandpa, Chayo, and Coach Ramos, peacefully passed away in his sleep on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Clovis, New Mexico. Sesario was born in Grand Falls, Texas, and raised in Fort.

Body Jean-Michel Fabien Duforat was called home on Feb. 12, 2024. He passed peacefully in Bordeaux, France, surrounded by family and friends who never left his side. It was this city where he was born to Roger and Florentina Duforat in 1961.

Body Robert Preston, 70 of Fort Stockton, Texas passed away Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. He was born on Sunday, May 31, 1953, in Dallas Texas.

Body Johnny Stapp, 70, of Center Point, Texas, departed this life Feb. 17, 2024, he passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side caring for him.

Body Josefa Arrambidez Vasquez, 88 years old, of Fort Stockton, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Fort Stockton. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, with a Homecoming Service from 6-8 p.m. at Believers Fellowship Church, 206 W. 5th Street in Fort.

Body Melba J. Clarke Hansard passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Melba was born in Crane, Texas to Charles Alexander and Hazel Aberegg Clarke.  Melba grew up in Midland, Texas where she attended Midland High School.

Body Leona Mae Tucker passed away peacefully Jan. 29, 2024, in Fort Stockton, Texas. Visitation for Leona Tucker will be Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral home of the Big Bend 301 N. Main Street Fort Stockton, Texas.