Obituaries

Juan Alberto Dominguez, Sr., 78, passed away on Jan. 17, 2022, in Fort Davis, Texas.

James F. Dyer II passed away on Jan. 28, 2022, surrounded by loved ones at home at the age of 92. He was born Nov. 2, 1929, to A.E. Dyer and Beulah Mae McWhorter in Baird, Texas. He attended Sul Ross State University in 1947 where he met the love of his life, Jan Williams. They celebrated 70 beautiful years of marriage in May 2021.

Rudolfo “Rudy” Garcia, 65, passed away on Jan. 21, 2022, in Arlington, Texas.

Patsy Ruth Cavness, 91, of Krum, Texas, passed away on Jan. 23, 2022, in Denton, Texas. She was born on Nov. 12, 1930, to Leroy and Leta Mae Granger, in Marathon, Texas. Patsy attended school in Marathon, and married Sam Cavness on Sept. 2, 1946. She enjoyed cooking and quilting.

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.