Obituaries

Body We are grieved to announce, Morgan “Marcus” Lee Osborne (17 years old) was killed the afternoon of August 15, in Midland County.

Body On August 3, Robert Cloman Clanton passed away peacefully with his wife of 66 years by his side. Robert is lovingly known as Bobby by his friends, Dad by his five children, and Granddad by his nine grandchildren.

Body Roger William Pinckney died in Marathon on August 3 of ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Born July 12, 1945, in Austin, to John M. Pinckney and Mary Reed Pinckney, he spent his childhood on the Eastside in Austin.

Body John Nixon Blackman III passed away on July 27 at the age of 88. He was married to Margaret for 66 years and they raised three sons. He is survived by his wife Margaret and brother Jim Blackman, and son Mark and son Matt and wife Melanie and daughter in law Keri Blackman.

Body It is with our deepest sorrow and heaviest of hearts, we share the news of the passing of our beautiful Aida Elisa Flores, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, whose presence graced our lives in countless ways.

Body Janice “JJ” Lerich passed away peacefully at her home in Carlsbad, NM surrounded by family and friends on July 17 after a battle with cancer.

Body With a warm heart and a profound sense of gratitude, I am pleased to inform you that our beloved mother, Ernestina Hagy (Valenzuela), has peacefully joined the Lord, July 20, at 3:08 p.m.

Body Longino “Leo” H. Olvera Jr., 62, of Fort Stockton was embraced with open arms by his mother at their Eternal Home on July 20. Leo was surrounded by his loving sisters during his final moments of life.

Body Mr. Anthony “Tony” Martin Werckle, 80, passed away on July 1, in Tyler. Mr. Werckle was born on May 15, 1943, to the late George and Ellen Werckle in San Antonio. Mr.

Body On July 14, Ronald Gene Smith, loving husband, dad, and granddad passed away peacefully at home at the age of 70. Ron was born on April 15, 1953, in Port Arthur to I.N.