Obituaries

Virginia C. Gonzales, former resident of Midland, Texas, and former resident of Alpine, Texas, closed her eyes to her earthly home, and opened them to her Heavenly home on June 2, 2019, in Midland with her beloved family by her side. She was 79.

Ofelia Vallejo Brown, 85, passed away April 28, 2022. Ofelia was born April 15, 1937, to Irene and Feliciano Vallejo, the youngest of four.

This world bids a temporary farewell to a pioneer, a pillar, and a loving father. On April 13, 2022, Franklin House, known to many as Dr.

Freddie Ray Bradford, Sept. 17, 1938-Oct.

William Clifton Millican of Sanderson, Texas, was called home by our Heavenly Father on April 26, 2022, at the age of 58. Clifton was born in Loraine, Texas. on Jan. 15, 1964. Clifton was born to Francis Clifton and Lorene Millican.

Odie Bud Finley passed away on Dec. 2, 2021, at his son’s home in Lexington, Texas, with his family by his side.

Bettye Lynn McGehee, 71, gave her final solo performance on May 4, 2022, quietly in her home after a short illness. She joined Heaven’s Orchestra after 66 years of performances that started with a gifted violin at five years of age. Her mother’s gift, along with several decades of lessons, created a musical path for Bettye that included Houston’s Junior Symphony (tours of Great Britain, Mexico, and Europe), All State Symphony, a bachelor’s degree in Violin Performance from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, many years with the Houston Symphony and Houston Opera Company, and recording studio time with many artists including Andre’ Previn and Shaft. Brava Bettye!

Here is some additional information on Richard J. Hansen who passed away March 18, 2022.

Thomas L. Escamilla, 61, of Monahans, Texas, was welcomed into the kingdom of his heavenly Father on April 26, 2022, in Odessa, Texas.

Kevin Carlton Farrer, 59, lost his battle with depression on April 29, 2022, in Alpine, Texas. Kevin was born Jan.