Obituaries

Tonia Ann Hill was born in Fort Worth, Texas, to Kenneth Joe Hill and Joyce Ann Born on Sept. 12, 1967. She was 54 years old. She passed away on Jan. 15, 2022, at Big Bend Regional Hospital in Alpine, Texas. She attended Marfa High School in the 80s. She was a manager at Dairy Queen in Alpine.

John Wayne Kelly was born on June 16, 1951. John Wayne passed away on Jan.

Dennis Brian Stephenson peacefully passed away surrounded by his family at home in League City, Texas, on Jan. 13, 2022, at the age of 85.

The Honorable Judge George Emmitt Grubb, Jr., 79, left this earth on Jan. 4, 2022. He was born to Vivian Edna Bloys Grubb and George Emmitt Grubb, Sr. on July 7, 1942. He lived on various ranches until 1959. The family moved to Fort Davis, Texas, after drought shut down many ranches. He lived in Fort Davis until he graduated from high school in 1960.

Patricia “Pat” Maureen Cunningham Grubb left this earth on Jan. 9, 2022. She was born to William H. and Rose M. Thissen Cunningham on Dec. 25, 1946, in Nashville, Kan. She was raised in Zenda, Kan., and attended grade school through high school and graduated in 1964.

Robert Rubio, 78, passed away Jan. 5, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loved ones in Fort Davis, Texas. He was born on June 7, 1943, to Crispin and Librada Rubio in Falfurrias, Texas. He loved to watch his grandchildren play football. He crafted knives, and was a great artist. The Dallas Cowboys was his team. He enjoyed nature and fishing. His favorite place to be was Stone Village Market, and he love cruising around town. He loved his grandchildren with all his heart and life. He was a member of the Gate Way Wisdom Church in Fort Davis.

Patricia Garcia Llanez of Alpine, Texas, passed away on Nov. 12, 2021, in Odessa, Texas.

Felix R. Hernandez was born in Alpine, Texas, on Aug.

Ted Graham Yadon, son of Rusty and Eunice Yadon (both decreased) left our lives on Dec. 25, 2021.

Arlys Simpson was born to Alfred and Norma Pflughoeft on Jan. 23, 1930.