The Obituary Section

William Glen Rickey

, Texas

August 15, 2026

William Glen Rickey 67 of Midland TX passed away August 16 2026. He was born March 12 1959 in Duncan OK. The family will be receiving visitors at The American Legion Canteen in Midland TX on Saturday August 29 2026 from 11am1pm. Glen was the kind of man who never met a stranger. He had a way of making people feel like old friends and wherever he went he brought laughter energy and a little bit of mischief with him. He was the life of the party always ready with a jokesometimes a little inappropriate but almost always guaranteed to make you laugh. He lived a carefree worryfree life always choosing to enjoy the moment and never letting much stand in his way. He was fearless a little bit of a daredevil and as anyone who knew him would tell you wonderfully stubborn and hardheaded when he had his mind…

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Natasha Valentine

, Texas

February 27, 1978

Natasha was born on February 28 1978 in Midland Texas at Midland Memorial Hospital to Sharon Emerson and Jimmy ONeal. She was a loving wife mother grandmother daughter and friend whose presence brought warmth and joy to the lives of those around her. Natasha worked as a Manager in Billing and Coding. She was known for being loving caring funny and smart. She had a heart for her family and cherished spending quality time with her grandchildren and participating in family activities. Natasha especially loved to read and treasured the moments she spent surrounded by the people she loved. Her family was the center of her life and the memories she created with them will be cherished forever. Natasha is survived by her beloved husband Raja Valentine her children Tyrese ONeal and Temaja Valentine her stepchildren Noelle McDaniel Nicholas McDaniel and Nathen McDaniel and her grandchildren Naima McDaniel Amerii ONeal…

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William Streater Kirby

, Texas

Born on February 9 1955 in Panola County Texas to Ruth Marie Kirby and Lawrence William Kirby Bill spent his career in the oil and gas industry. He was known for his thoughtful friendship his deep love of golf and the time spent playing it with friends and his dedication to helping youth discover the sport. Those who knew him also remember him as a man of uncommon reliabilitysomeone who always showed up and followed through. Bill held a lifelong passion for golf and for sharing it with others. In retirement he founded and served as executive director of First Tee of West Texas introducing countless young people in Midland County to the sport and to the life principles it teachesintegrity perseverance respect and more. He believed deeply that golf could shape character and open doors for the next generation. He also worked closely with city staff community members and…

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Catherine Marcelle Pringle Wendland

, Texas

Catherine Marcelle Pringle Wendland 71 of Big Spring Texas passed away peacefully on Monday August 10 2026 surrounded by her beloved family. Visitation will be held from 100 PM to 900 PM on Sunday August 16 2026 at NalleyPickle Welch Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 500 PM to 700 PM. Funeral services will be held at 1000 AM on Monday August 17 2026 in the NalleyPickle Welch Rosewood Chapel. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park. Catherine affectionately known as Big Cat or Cathy was born on September 1 1954 in Midland Texas to Floyd Edgar Pringle and Ethel Ann La Londe Pringle. Cathy graduated from Big Spring High School in 1972 and made her way to Dallas upon graduation. On January 2 1982 she married the love of her life Wendt Wendland in Dallas Texas. Together they built a life centered on faith family and service.…

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Robert Edward Davis

, Texas

August 10, 2026

Robert E. Davis age 99 of Midland Texas passed away on August 11 2026. He was born in Fort Worth Texas on March 5 1927 to Borden A. and Ruth Shotts Davis. He was raised and educated in Fort Worth and graduated from Paschal High School in 1944. Bob volunteered as an aviation cadet in July 1944 with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II for training as a pilot bombardier or navigator. The Aviation Cadet Program was discontinued prior to his active duty in May 1945 when Germany surrendered. Instead he joined the United States Navy serving on the battleships U.S.S. West Virginia and U.S.S. Indiana during 1945 and 1946 in the Pacific. Bob graduated from Baylor University with a BBA in 1950. After graduation he returned to Fort Worth until 1956 when he moved to Midland TX to begin his career as a Landman for Texaco…

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Ronda Anne White

, Texas

Ronda Anne Ainsworth White of Midland Texas passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Born on October 27 1962 in Magnolia Arkansas Ronda made Midland Texas her home and built a life filled with family adventure laughter and memories that will be treasured forever. Ronda was a devoted mother grandmother daughter and sister who loved her family deeply. She is survived by her daughter Adrian Sandberg Aaronher son Taylor White Shaynagrandchildren Haylie Austin Sawyer Sloan and Greysonher father Ronal Ainsworthsisters Robin Bass Darren and Becca Bustillos Rubenas well as nephew Blake and nieces Makenzie and Emily. Ronda was preceded in death by her mother Pat Ainsworth. Ronda loved to travel and had a particular love for baseball. She dreamed of visiting ballparks across the United States combining her love of the game with her love of seeing new places. Although she didnt quite make it to every field…

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, Texas

2026 at Carillon House in Lubbock Texas. The family will have a gathering from 5pm to 7pm Sunday August 23rd at NalleyPickle Welch Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Service will be held at the NalleyPickle Welch Rosewood Chapel Monday August 24 Edna was the youngest of three children born to Bessie Bea Sparks Parker and Raymond Parker in Seminole Texas on July 31 1934. Her childhood was shaped by her older siblings Johnny Joe Parker 19292003 and Annie Ruth Carter 19321988. She graduated as class Salutatorian from Seminole High School at the age of 16 and joined her sister at Texas Tech. After graduation from Texas Tech she began her bookkeeping career at an oil company in Midland Texas. Her father soon convinced Edna to return to Seminole to be the bookkeeper for his International Harvester Dealership. When a snowstorm stranded a young International Harvester representative Binie Lee White in…

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Clinton Joseph Kuzmich

, Texas

Clinton Joseph Kuzmich 76 of Midland Texas on August 17 2026 died with family by his side. He was a beloved husband father grandfather fatherinlaw brother uncle and loyal friend. He lost his battle with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinsons disease 8 years after his formal diagnosis. Clint was born on October 28 1949 in Princeton Indiana to Mary Ann and Rudolph Kuzmich. He was reared in Mount Carmel Illinois. Some of Clints favorite memories of growing up were his time on his grandfathers farm and having lunch with his grandparents during high school. His grandfather taught Clint about saving money and investing. His grandparents had a coin purse for him to put his lunch money in. As soon as Clint had saved enough lunch money his grandfather walked him up to the bank and he bought his very first stock. Clint will be remembered as always being a man…

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Alla Sue Miller Creelman

, Texas

Alla Sue Miller Creelman 88 of Mesa Arizona formerly of Big Spring passed away peacefully on August 2 at Hospice of the Valley Lund Home in Gilbert Arizona. Born on May 21 1938 in Seymour Texas to James Mervyn and Nettie Buna Miller Amason grew up in West Texas and graduated from Forsan High School. On Nov 2 1957 she married Bob Delano Creelman and together they built a life shared with 62 years of marriage up until Bob passed in 2019. In the late 60s Sue began working for the Big Spring school district as a cafeteria cashier for one of the local elementary schools before transferring Goliad Junior High then to Big Spring High School as the snack bar cashier. She eventually turned her interests towards ceramics where she opened her small ceramic shop Sues Place and taught numerous ceramic technics to students through the years. She continued…

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James Lawson Upham

, Texas

James Lawson Upham was born May 29 1935 to Raymond Upham and Lucile Upham in Midland Texas. Interesting facts about James is that he was born with two teeth he was allergic to formula and was raised on goats milk. James ears protruded a little during his growing up years and he was never able to place a pencil behind his ears without it falling off. James attended schools in Midland including Midland High School. He attended Texas AM University A M College then and graduated in 1957 earning a Bachelor of Science degree. Summa Cum Grateful James and Pat Nance began dating in high school and married May 26 1956 in College Station. Pat attended Texas Tech prior to their marriage and worked on the AM campus until James graduation. After serving a brief time in the United States Army he served 8 years in the Reserves. Upon graduation…

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