Obituaries

Apr 18, 2026

Rosemary Frances Privitzer passed away April 18, 2026 in Fort Davis at the age of 87 years. She was born on February 11, 1939, to John and Frances Gruber in Chicago, Illinois. She loved collecting various figurines/ dolls. She was a loving mother and grand mother, and providing for the family. Her passion was taking in nature.

She is survived by...

Apr 19, 2026

Janie Marie Roberts, 79, of Marathon, Texas, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Janie lived a life deeply rooted in faith, service, and love.

She was born on February 4, 1947, in Leesville, Louisiana, to Annie Marie and James Frank Hyde.

From a young...

Mar 20, 2026

Ronald David Davis, age 78, of Ft. Davis, TX, formerly Bloomer, WI, passed away peacefully in his sleep March, 20th 2026 at Pecos County Memorial Hospital in Fort Stockton, Texas, from Lewy Body Dementia/ Lymphoma Cancer. He was born September 29, 1947 to Malcolm and Doris (Bauer) Davis, at home in Dallas, Wisconsin.

He is survived by his devoted wife of...

Mar 16, 2026

Yolanda Martinez Salcido, 72, of Fort Davis, Texas, passed away peacefully at Big Bend Regional Medical Center on March 16, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born on February 8,1954, in Alpine, Texas, to Manuel and Josefina Martinez. Yolanda grew up in Fort Davis and graduated from Fort Davis High School in 1974. She went on to work...

Jan 26, 2026

Roslyn Malloy Kerley, 35, passed away on January 26, 2026 in Fort Davis, Texas. She was

born on November 30, 1990, at Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland, Texas, to Don and

Susan Kerley.

Malloy grew up in Fort Davis, where she graduated from Fort Davis High School in 2009. A

talented athlete, she went on to attend Cornell College on a golf scholarship. Throughout

her...

Jan 8, 2026

Robert W. Delaware Jr, 86 of Fort Davis, Texas passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2026 surrounded by his beloved family. Robert worked construction but also applied his trade of pipefitter to industrial settings such as chemical plants and oil refineries in and around the Houston, Texas area. But when it came to a life-long interest in particular...

Jan 1, 2026

Gabriel Modesto Tavarez, 5 yrs old, of Fort Davis, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on January 01, 2026, surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on December 08, 2020 in Odessa, Texas, to Margarita Modesto Tavarez. Gabriel grew up in Fort Davis.

He is survived by his, mother; brothers; sister; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A visitation will be...

Dec 13, 2025

Oct 16, 2025

Charles Wayne McAnally, 85 passed on to his heavenly home October 16, 2025, He was born on February 28, 1940, in Santa Anna, Texas to William Carl and Eva Charline McAnally. His family moved to Balmorhea, Texas in 1946, he attended school in Balmorhea then went to Cisco Junior College in Cisco, Texas.

He began breaking horses as a young boy...

Oct 5, 2025

Louis Patrick Davitt, born September 7th 1946, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 5th, 2025 at the age of 79. He was a resident of Fort Davis, Texas, and is survived by his son, two daughters, and sister.

Pat was a naval aviator, then architect, then longshoreman, and finally a network systems architect. Like his job changes, he was...

Sep 16, 2025

Skyla Marie Moore Pippen, born September 25, 1992, entered eternal rest on September 16, 2025, at the age of 32 .Skyla was a bright soul who lived with intensity, laughter, and creativity. She was the proud mother of four children—Logan, Lucilla, Victoria, and Finnegan—who were always in her heart. Skyla loved her family deeply, and her presence filled times together...

Jul 16, 2025

David L. “Red” Brown, 81, of Valentine, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family.

He was born on June 20, 1944, in Marfa, Texas, to W. A. “Slim” Brown and Rosamond Amelia “Flaxie” Lee Brown. Red grew up in Valentine and graduated from Valentine High School in 1962. A standout student-athlete, he qualified...

Jul 15, 2025

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Jun 7, 2025

Obituary

Jose “Joe” Villegas (August 5, 1953 – June 7,2025)

It is with great sadness that the family of Jose Villegas announces the passing of their beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He entered into eternal rest on June 7, 2025 at the age of 71.

Joe was born in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico in 1953 and immigrated to the US in...

Apr 13, 2025

Joe McAuley Thompson passed away on April 13, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born on August 10, 1932, in Newcastle, Texas. He and his wife, Pat, moved to Fort Davis in 1998 as he always had a great love for the area.

He served in the Army for two years receiving an honorable discharge. Was employed as a...

Apr 4, 2025

Joe Weldon Moore, 92, was born January 11, 1933 to Joe Weldon (Bubb) Barron and Juanita (Randel) Barron in Burkburnett, TX. He departed his earthly home in Fort Davis, TX quietly; peacefully sleeping with Janiece by his side at 3:30 am on April 4, 2025.

Joe graduated Class of 1952 from Denver City, TX. He served in the US Air Force...

Mar 18, 2025

Feb 3, 2025

Patricia Ann Watts, born August 29, 1936, passed peacefully on February 3, 2025, at home in Fort Davis, Texas.

Retired teacher, devoted wife, loyal and faithful mother and grandmother; Patricia loved her students and strived to be as guiding and supportive to the hidden plights some students may have endured throughout her career just as if they were one of her...

Jan 8, 2025

Mary Fenton, 81, passed away on January 8, 2025, in Fort Davis, Texas. She was born in Washington D.C. on August 10, 1943. She is loved and is survived by her husband, Stephen O’Dell, two sisters, Susan Axtell Smith and husband, Wayne Axtell, and Kathy Keesee and husband, Craig Keesee, along with nephews, Michael Trainer and wife, Corrine Trainer, and...