Obituaries

Body Arlene Dutchover Guerrero, 54, of Fort Davis, passed away peacefully at the Big Bend Regional Medical Center on July 27, 2026, surrounded by her beloved family. Arlene was born on January 17, 1972, in Alpine to Maria and Elias Dutchover.

Body Dwight Houston Yarbrough, beloved husband, father, veteran, counselor, educator, and longtime Midland resident, passed away after a life defined by service, integrity, compassion, and unwavering faith. A proud alumnus of the University of Oklahoma, Dwight earned his Ph.D.

Body Johnny Joe Marquez, 55, of Alpine, passed away suddenly on July 16, 2026, in Odessa, surrounded by his family and friends. Born in El Paso on August 19, 1970, Johnny spent nearly his entire life in Alpine, the community he loved and faithfully served.

Body Connie White, 85, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, in Idaho. She was born on June 9, 1941, and lived a life marked by faith, love, creativity, and quiet strength.

Body Ritchie Reynolds, 81, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026. Born in San Angelo, Ritchie lived a life defi ned by hard work, kindness, and a deep love for his family and friends.

Body With great sadness, the family of Jovita Olazaba McCarty announces her peaceful passing on May 10, 2026, at the age of 83, following a courageous battle with a rare cancer.

Body In Loving Memory of Jesus “Chuy” G. Vega Jesus “Chuy” G. Vega, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, entered into eternal rest on June 22, 2026, in Alpine.

Body Wesley Roach of Alpine passed away on June 19, 2026, after a lengthy illness. He was 73 years old.

Body Marin Reyes, 85, of Midland, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026. He was born on September 7, 1940, in Marathon to Jose and Leonor Reyes.

Body Julie Mae Martin Stumberg, 84, of Alpine died at Big Bend Regional Medical Center, surrounded by family, on June 10, 2026. Graceful, petite, demure, reserved…these words have never been used to describe her.