she was the daughter of Paul and Carol Laidly beginning by volunteering for the US Army where she served as a skilled Russian linguist After earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Angelo State University she began a career in education and taught a variety of students ranging from grade school Joseph’s Church and was the head organizer of the food bank and making Catholic faith pieces in her free time She is survived by her beloved husband of 42 years Read Fort Stockton Pioneer Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application went to be with the Lord on April 30 in San Angelo Phyllis graduated from Wall High School in 1966 and attended Angelo State University She learned to love the hot dry and arid climate Phyllis was employed at Enron for 23 years She was the last employee to leave the Enron Ft With all of her retirement fund gone she went to work for the Texas Dept She retired after 12 years with the state and declared herself retired at age 63 yrs Mickey also gave her six step children and their spouses Dawn Clayton and husband Gary and Sharon Tyrrell watching a granddaughter's baseball game Phyllis went to Greece last year with her sisters visiting her niece Helen Stockton Silhouette Shooters sponsoring the 1987 International Silhouette Shooters Championships Phyllis won 1st place in the revolver Class B shooters First Baptist Church Ladies Bible Study group and served on the Ft Stockton Cemetery Advisory Board for 32 years The last quilt she was working on is a Wall Hawks T-Shirt quilt for her brother Brian and sister-in-law Phyllis’ best friends were her sisters (especially the Gully girls) Going to AJRA Junior rodeos to gambling in Wendover Phyllis always had a smile and a friendly hello She was the peacemaker and matriarch of the family She is preceded in death by husband Mickey Alex and Geraldine Halfmann and a very special great niece Survivors include: Brothers; Bobby Halfmann and wife and Brian Halfmann and wife Rhonda of Wall of Wall and Priscilla Halfmann of San Angelo Casi Halfmann and husband Brad of Rusidoso Nephews: Tyler Halfmann and wife Laci of Wall Justin Halfmann and wife Lisa of San Angelo Uncle and aunt: Alan and Marilyn Halfmann of Olfen and Kathy Halfmann of Olfen She is also survived by great nieces and nephews Pallbearers for the service will be Tyler Halfmann The Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30 A.M. Family and friends may share their condolences and sign the online register book at www.harper-funeralhome.com Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors where the wide West Texas skies and close-knit friendships shaped the vibrant Beverly had a knack for turning ordinary moments into something special — sometimes just with a well-timed pun or a clever play on words Beverly’s leadership and bright spirit shone through She served as Class President and graduated Valedictorian of the Class of 1967 where she earned her degree in Journalism with a Minor in Secondary Education in 1970 Beverly “Becca” Eloise and Margaret “Meg” Farley Choate and everyone who spent time with her learned quickly that “butterfly” was much better as “flutter-by,” and a bouquet of flowers was a “flor-de-lis” — because why not make the world just a little more playful Beverly built a long and meaningful career teaching in Terrell County and Buena Vista Independent School Districts She retired from Terrel County ISD in 2012 Her classroom was a place where hard work and humor lived side-by-side — a lesson could easily end with a clever pun but not a preposition Beverly was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church of Sanderson She was an avid reader with a special interest in Holocaust history drawn to stories that showed both humanity’s darkest hours and its greatest strength She believed deeply in the importance of remembering and learning from the past as to not repeat it Her collection of holiday decorations was legendary and the joy she found in each season was contagious especially when trick-or-treaters came knocking One thing that is hard to forget about Beverly was her beautiful often tucked away in drawers or scrapbooks — a personalized piece of art Beverly was preceded in death by her parents Beverly Jarvis and Margaret Choate; her granddaughter Temple and Ernest Haynes (or as Beverly might have said She showed us that words matter — but so do smiles especially during lessons on the eight parts of speech or through her thoughtful daily journal prompts and she will be missed more than words can say Premium Content is available to subscribers only. 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Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription Elodia M Dominguez passed away peacefully on Thursday She was surrounded by her loving family as she entered eternal rest Elodia was the daughter of Fidel Marquez Sr she answered to many names—each one a reflection of the unique connections she cultivated throughout her life Elodia created beautifully quilted blankets and handsewn treasures that continue to warm the hearts of those she loved Her kitchen was a place of nourishment and joy Whether running her restaurant or opening her home to others she had a gift for making people feel welcome and cared for and impeccable style made her unforgettable—and her kindness The family expresses their heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated team of Focused Care in Fort Stockton Medina and Dr Velasquez and staff at Pecos County Memorial Hospital along with Interim Home Care and Hospice for their excellent care the family kindly requests that donations be made in Elodia’s memory to Concho Valley Home for Girls She is survived by her beloved children: Edna Vega of Fort Stockton TX; Sylvia Dominguez James and husband Neil James of Ruckersville VA; Annette Dominguez d’Easum and husband Jon d’Easum of Missouri City Olga Marquez and Elfreda Marquez; her brothers and extended family members who adored her She was reunited in heaven with her beloved son Ramon M Blanco Jr “Sonny Boy”; her parents Fidel and Maria Marquez; and her siblings: Susanna Marquez A visitation for Elodia will be held Monday 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home with a rosary service starting at 11:00 AM 2025 from 1:00 PM at St Mary’s Catholic Church TX 79761 with a committal service & burial to follow at Ector County Cemetery Families Gather for Lions Club Annual Event Premium Content is available to subscribers only. 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Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription She was ninety-nine years old and would have been 100 years old on April 11 She was survived by her children: Linda Sanchez (Ribera) She is also survived by her sisters Tomasa Moreno Preceding Gloria in death were husband Jesus Sanchez The family would like to thank Meals on Wheels for their deliveries and the great people who volunteer their time thanks to our wonderful Aunt Tomasa for all the help she gave us and for being by our mom’s side when she passed thanks to Adam Ribera for his support and help with our mom Many thanks to Michelle Rowland and her medical staff thanks to Heart-to-Heart Hospice and the great care their nurses gave to our mom Memaw (Buelita) loved playing bingo and going to the maquinitas especially when she would make beautiful shirts and vests for her Blue Notes The band that some of her children would play with ShewasborntoAlbertoL.Almodova and Cornelia Sanchez onMay7,1942inAlpine,TX She became a bornagain Christian baptized in the name of Jesus Christ on May 9 Maria believed deeply in the power of spreading the word of Jesus Christ She spent countless hours volunteering in various ministries She was employed by Fort Stockton Independent School District where she worked as a bus driver for 30 years She was also employed by the Chamber of Commerce/Historical Society/ City of Fort Stockton for many years providing tours and information to tourists in Historic Fort Stockton Adriana Avila-Ferreira (Lester) of Stockton She also had numerous nieces and nephews that she loved deeply A Celebration of her Life will be held on April 14 Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription of New Braunfels Texas passed away January 22 Jody Johnson and stepfather Pat Johnson of Wimberley India and Hezekiah of College Station and Asa A memorial service to celebrate Whitley‘s life will be held on Good Friday Antonia Olivas Hernandez passed away Tuesday morning April 15 She was the daughter of the late Juan and Maria Olivas and the sibling of 13 children Visitation for Antonia was held on Saturday from 10:00 am – 8:00 pm with a Holy Rosary recited at 7:00pm and Sunday April from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend Funeral Mass was celebrated for Antonia Monday Burial followed the mass in Saragosa at Saragosa Cemetery She was preceded in death by her husband Federico and children Freddy and Amelia Hernandez Her memory lives on with her daughter Josefina (Tony) She loved to cruise around listening to music visiting family and being free to do as she pleased willing to lend a helping hand whenever possible We take consolation knowing that she is at peace in heaven surrounded by her loved ones She may be gone but she will never be forgotten Antonia’s journey is celebrated not just by her family but also by her loyal pallbearers: Bobby Contreras Jr. with honorary pallbearer Colin Contreras representing the generations she inspired Arrangements are under the care of Heritage Funeral Home of The Big Bend - Fort Stockton Premium Content is available to subscribers only. 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Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription CLICK HERE for High School Football Scores TX — Sterling City head football coach and athletic director DJ Howell has accepted a new job at Fort Stockton Howell spent only one year at Class 2A Sterling City where he led the Eagles to a 4-7 record and a playoff berth He previously spent three years coaching six-man football in the Panhandle town of Miami where he oversaw a school-record 12-1 season With knowledge at both the 11-man and six-man levels Howell seemed like the perfect fit for Sterling City which won a state title in six-man in 2020 but has spent the last three years playing at the 11-man level The Eagles are expected to return to the six-man game in 2026 who left for Cypress Woods after leading the Panthers to a 25-9 record the last three years Fort Stockton was 6-5 last year and lost in the first round of the playoffs has spent the majority of his 25-year coaching career in Oklahoma View Past Issues indie web and mobile news platform with a local audience larger than all the San Angelo TV stations Advertising here can transform your business We understand that seeing some stories may be difficult for some readers Our goal as a news organization is to report on matters of public interest with accuracy and fairness While we recognize that certain stories can be sensitive or unsettling we are committed to providing transparent and factual reporting to keep our community informed If there are specific inaccuracies or additional context you believe would enhance the story, we encourage you to share those with us for consideration. 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Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription at the Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend Graveside funeral services will be held Saturday in Fort Stockton to Travis and Shirley Cottrell He attended school in Fort Stockton and graduated from Fort Stockton High School in 1978 He played baritone in the Pride of Pantherland Band He was stationed in Hawaii on the USS Richard S Denzil worked at Fort Stockton Machine Shop and Big A Auto Parts as a machinist He later worked for Compressor Systems Inc and SRS Compressors as a compressor mechanic field foreman Denzil was also a volunteer EMT with the Fort Stockton EMS for 8 years Denzil was preceded in death by his father Connie and Ova Cottrell; and Charles and Neva Croker of Fort Stockton; mother Shirley Cottrell of Fort Stockton; daughter Amanda Harvey and husband Cortney of Fort Worth; daughter Kimberly Cottrell of Fort Stockton; brother Brooks Cottrell and wife Jana Stout of Arlington; and four grandchildren: Kyra and Piper Arias of Fort Stockton; and Kailey and Aiden Harvey of Fort Worth the family requests donations be made to The First Presbyterian Church of Fort Stockton and Medical Center Hospital for their care Premium Content is available to subscribers only. 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