Obituaries

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Bunyan Richard Johnson

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Bunyan Richard Johnson, 91, of Fort Stockton passed away on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. Born Dec. 16, 1930, in Old Glory, Texas to Bunyan Reese and Mary Lee (Towles) Johnson.

His early education began in Old Glory Texas, where he was a member of the Pirates basketball team playing guard.  He graduated Valedictorian from Old Glory High School at the age of 16 in 1947.

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Billy James McGovern

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After an extended illness, Billy James McGovern, 84 years old, passed from this earth into the loving arms of his savior, Jesus Christ on Oct. 29, 2022.

Prior to moving to Fort Stockton Billy served in the military for 6 years, three of which were in Germany. He was a resident of Fort Stockton for approximately 50 years and worked as an independent welder. 

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Jean Espy Everett

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Jean Espy Everett (Nene) wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, a friend, and mentor to many, passed away peacefully on Oct. 28, 2022, surrounded by her family. Jean was born on March 9, 1939, in Fort Davis, Texas to Pansy and (Big) Jim Espy.

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Betty Roberts Hargus

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Betty Roberts Hargus passed away Oct. 18, 2022. She was born in Alpine, Texas, on June 12, 1939, to James Travis Roberts, Sr., and Annie Pauline Roberts. Betty was raised in Marathon, Texas, and grew up on the family ranch. She graduated from Sul Ross State University in Alpine. After college, she was an elementary teacher for Fort Stockton ISD, followed by bookkeeper and office manager for Hargus Aviation, Inc. She owned and managed cattle ranches until her death.

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Jose Rodrigo Lane

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Jose Rodrigo Lane, 50, of Lovington, N.M., passed away on Sept. 30, 2022 in Lubbock, Texas.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, at the large community hall in Fort Stockton, Texas, with the rosary beginning at 11 a.m., and a memorial sharing to follow with the sharing of a meal immediately after.

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Consuelo “Hermana Chelito” Benavides Mendiola

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Consuelo Hermana Chelito” Benavides Mendiola, passed away on Oct. 11, 2022, in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Visitation was held on Oct. 17, 2022, at Heritage Funeral Home in Fort Stockton. Funeral services were held on Oct. 18, 2022, at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Vicente Cabello of Templo Agua Viva Iglesia officiating. Burial followed at East Hill Cemetery.

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Ernesto G. Gonzales

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Ernesto G. Gonzales was called home by our Heavenly father at the age of 84 on Sept. 29, 2022. Ernesto was born June 20, 1938, in Fort Stockton, Texas to Guillermo and Priscillana Gonzales. Ernesto is preceded in death by his parents Guillermo and Priscillana, sister Lupe, brother Rudy, and niece Irma.