February 26, 1963 - July 11, 2018

Darwin C. Baker beloved husband, father, uncle, brother and friend passed away on July 11, 2018 after a five-year battle with early onset Alzheimer's and Lewy Body Dementia. He was born in Midland on February 26, 1963 to Curtis and Joyce Baker; he was the youngest of their five children. He grew up in Midland and is a 1981 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School. On August 17, 1985 hearts and souls were joined when he married his best friend and confidant Tana. At an early age he learned the trade of an electrician and worked as a commercial electrician until 1987 when he became employed with TXU (ONCOR) for 24 years. In 2011 he accepted his dream job at Midland College as a Maintenance Technician until the dementia took his ability to perform his work responsibilities. Darwin is preceded in death by his mother Joyce Baker and his father Curtis Baker. He is survived by his wife of 33 years Tana Baker and their three children Matthew, Chloe and Jeremy. His brothers Greg (Debbie) of Watauga, TX; Rayford (Tere) of Midland; Rickey (Cindy) of Athens, TN; and sister Denise Baker of Midland. His extended family Kelly Mason (Deborah) of Midland, Lisa Lewis (Brad) of Odessa and Gail Gonzales (George) of Hale Center, TX. He also has many nieces and nephews whom he loved and cared for very much throughout his life. Darwin was always looking to lend a helping hand to anyone. He thought his final gesture of help would be to donate his body to research and hoped that in the future other families would not have to endure the hardship of losing their loved one to these devastating diseases. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, July 28, 2018, 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Golf Course Road Church of Christ. The family asks in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to Hospice of West Texas or a hospice in your area in honor of the selfless work these kind people do for our loved ones. 

June 27, 1963 - February 2, 2017

Vickie Williams (Bradley), 53, beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend, passed away on February 2, 2017 after battling metastatic breast cancer for over two and a half years.  Vickie fought hard and with courage, grace, strength, humor, and dignity.  Vickie was born in Sweetwater, Texas to Richard and Peggy Bradley on June 27, 1963.  She graduated from Robert E. Lee High school in 1981 and earned her Cosmetology license during high school.  She was a hair stylist and worked at several local salons incling Wayne's, Bushwackers, and Headquarters prior to owning her own shop.  Vickie was an excellent hair stylist and had a long list of loyal clients that became like family to her.  She took great pride and joy in making her clients look their best!  Vickie married Brad Williams on July 24, 1993, and together they raised Miranda Dolbow Williamson, from her previous marriage, and had two more children, Ali and Dylan.  Vickie was a fantastic mother and was extremely proud of her children.  She helped her children excel in school and extracurricular activities, and always encouraged them to be their best and work hard to achieve their goals.  Vickie enjoyed camping trips with her family and friends, backyard cookouts, spending time with her granddaughter Ellie, watching the Cowboys with Brad, going to classic rock concerts with her sister Valerie, attending performing arts events with her sister Vaughn, decorating her new home, spoiling her beloved dog Bailey, eating crab legs in Ruidoso, and hanging out with her many friends.  She could put on a last minute family get together better than anyone, and she was famous for her potato salad and Texas Trash!  She was known for her ability to find humor in almost anything.  Vickie is preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Riggs; her father, Richard Bradley; her mother-in-law, Betty Williams; and by her maternal and paternal grandparents.  Vickie is survived by her loving husband of 23 years, Brad Williams of Midland, her children, Miranda Williamson of Midland, Ali Williams of Dallas, and Dylan Williams of Midland, her granddaughter, Ellie Hoffman of Midland; her step father, Forrest Riggs of Midland; and by her sisters, Vaughn Bradley of Buda, Texas, and Valerie Pieper of Midland.  She is also survived by family members Ron Pieper of Austin; father-inlaw, Bill Williams, brother and sister-in-law Ken and Diane Williams; sister-in-law, Kim Morris, all of Midland; as well as her many nieces and nephews.  A memorial celebration of Vickie's life will be held at First Baptist Church in Midland on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 2:30p.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Gifts of Hope in Midland, 2006 West Tennessee Avenue, www.giftsofhopemidland.org.  The family wishes to extend their gratitude to her beloved friends Rita, June, Pam, and Sarilyn for all their help and support during her illness, as well as MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Litton and Christy, and Dr. Mangat at Texas Oncology.  Arrangements are under the direction of Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home and Chapel.  Family messages and condolences may be emailed to pipkin@nts-online.net or you can visit the website at www.lewallengarciapipkinfh.com.             

July 20, 1963 - January 22, 2003

Billy Edward Byrd Jr. born on July 20, 1963 to the late Billy E. Byrd Sr. and Gloria Byrd and was a native Midlander.  He graduated from Lee High School in 1983 and served in the Military. He also was an employee for the Midland Police Department for 17 years before moving to Dallas where he was a manager for Bed Bath and Beyond. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe.  He is preceded in death by his father, Billy Byrd Sr. and maternal grandparents. Billy is survived by wife Patricia Byrd, stepdaughter Jessica and husband Thomas, stepson Carlos Romero, mother Gloria Byrd and sister Judy Copeland all of Midland; sister Alice McKoy and husband Steve McKoy, sister Ida Portillo and brother Rudy Reyes all of Dallas. Several nieces and nephews and two step grandchildren.  A memorial service will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe on Monday, January 27, 2003 at 2 p.m.  Please direct memorials to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1405 Garden Ln., Midland, Texas 79701.

June 25, 1963 - December 2, 2006

Jay Coleman Ewing was born on June 25, 1963 in Austin, TX to Ken & Sue Ewing. He went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 2, 2006 after battling with ALS for several years. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at Calvary Assembly of God Church, 908 Johnston ST, Midland with Pastor Randall McDonald, officiating and Todd Starnes and Paul Chambers, assisting. A visitation was held Monday, December 4, 2006 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home in Midland.

Jay married Kelly Denise Starnes on September 26, 1987 in Big Lake, TX. The joy of his life was his wife, 3 sons, family, and church family at Calvary Assembly of God.  He loved life. No matter how bad he felt, he always had a smile on his face. Jay loved God with all his heart and wanted everyone to know Jesus Christ personally.  Jay is preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Wayne Ewing. He is survived by his wife, Kelly Ewing, of Midland, thee sons: Jason Ewing of Lubbock, Cole Ewing, and Zachary Ewing of Midland; his mother, Sue Ewing of Midland, 3 sisters: Jan Stone of Winnsboro, Julie Dickie of Weatherford, Jeanne Robinson of Midland; one brother, Jerry Ewing of Midland, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be given to Hospice of Midland and MDA/ALS.  Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com

  June 16, 1963 - April 20, 2018

Gregory Scott Gallagher, 54 of Sachse, Texas, went to be with his Heavenly Father the week of April 20, 2018. Greg was born on June 16, 1963, in Ft. Worth, Texas. At two weeks of age, Greg was adopted by Bill and Doris Gallagher who lived in Monahans, Texas at the time. When he was two years old, the Gallaghers moved to Midland with Greg and his one year old sister, Julie. Greg enjoyed growing up in Midland where he was involved in football, Little League baseball and Boy Scouts. He graduated from Lee High School in 1981 and was an avid member of the Lee High School band. In 1986, Greg graduated from the University of Texas Permian Basin with a degree in Petroleum Land Management. He began his career with State Farm Insurance as a claims adjuster in 1987. Greg served State Farm faithfully for thirty years in Los Angeles, Houston, and Dallas. His State Farm co-workers became his dearest friends, including, Vicki Jackson, Scott Liska, Janet Puffer, Lynn McClain, and Bill Summers, to name just a few. Greg loved to make people laugh, loved his dogs - Yogi and TR, and was a wonderful son, brother, cousin, uncle and friend. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Greg is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Doris Gallagher. Greg is survived by his sister, Julie Johnson (Gallagher), her husband Bill, and their children, his nieces and nephew, Karis Johnson, Kristen Johnson and Kyle Johnson of Midland, Texas. He is also survived by many cousins and relatives, all of whom loved him dearly. Because God holds kids that need to be adopted near to His heart, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, gifts be made to Addy's Hope, an adoption ministry serving the Permian Basin and Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Addy's Hope www.addyshope.org P.O. Box 9161 Midland, TX 79708 The funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 27, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in Jayton, Texas followed by a graveside memorial at the Jayton Cemetery, where Greg will be buried next to his parents. Services will be directed by Weathersbee-Ray Funeral Home of Rotan, Texas.

 March 13, 1963 - May 2, 2010

Sunday, May 2, 2010, surrounded by family and friends and lifted up by the prayers of those who could not be there, Mary Beth joined her heavenly family for an eternity of peace and joy. Mary Beth was born to Joe and Patricia (Austin) Hopkins in Mineral Wells, Texas on March 13, 1963. She grew up in Midland, Texas and was a graduate of Lee High School.She earned an Associates degree from Midland College and attended Texas Tech in Lubbock. Her twenty-two year travel industry career began at DFW as a ticket agent for American Eagle in April 1986. A week after moving to Pittsburgh, PA in October 1987, she interviewed and gained a position as a gate agent with American Airlines while walking to a departure gate at the airport. MB also worked in the Admiral's club at Miami, FL as well as at DFW. She moved to AA's Corporate Headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas where she was a senior analyst. She traveled the world frequently for business and pleasure. After being diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer in November 2004, her prognosis was grim. Mary Beth felt that only God knew when he would be ready for her and she continued to live life to the fullest. In 2005 she became involved in her first Relay for Life when because of Mary Beth, friends and co-workers formed their first team. She became the liaison for American Airlines and the American Cancer Society. She was named a Hero of Hope for the High Plains Division of the ACS in 2007. In 2009 American Airlines celebrated their 5th Relay and raised over $1,000,000.00 in 5 years for the American Cancer Society to fight the battle against this horrible disease. When MB included you in her circle of friends it meant you became a friend for life. What a circle that was and is! She always had time to reach out to add another one. Don't expect to see any pattern either. Her friends were as diverse as she was. That circle never stopped growing. Mary Beth is survived by her parents, Joe and Patricia Hopkins; brother David Hopkins; nephews, Josh Hopkins and Ryan Hopkins; niece Jaclyn Hopkins (her "mini me"); all of Midland. Other survivors are her fiancée Warren Johnston of Justin, Texas, Grandmother Mary Frances Wilson of Mineral Wells, Texas, Beautiful Stella, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends too numerous to mention. Services will be held on Friday, May 7, 2010 at Memorial Christian Church 1001 Andrews Hwy, in Midland at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Terry Rothermich (Memorial Christian Church) and Burke Brack Minister at Golf Course Road Church of Christ will preside. A Mass and Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 3713 Harwood RD, Bedford, Texas. Father Kennedy will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the ACS Relay for Life, 3301 W. Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas Attn: N.E. Tarrant Relay.Local arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland.

September 24, 1962 - October 10, 2022

William "Bill" Dennis Jehring Our family is so heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved son, husband, father, and papa. William "Bill" Dennis Jehring, 60, of Midland, TX, passed away October 10, 2022. He was born on September 24, 1962, in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Robert and Judith Jehring. Bill was raised in Midland, TX where he graduated from Robert E Lee High School. After high school, Bill enlisted with the Army. Later, he established a career in the flooring business, owning and operating Action Discount Carpet for many years. On August 13, 2002, he married Denice and to this union came their darling daughter, Chariti. Bill was also awarded two bonus daughters, Angie and Tabi. He was an easy-going man with a caring heart. In his past-time he enjoyed fishing, grilling, gardening, volunteering, and most of all spending time with his family. Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Patrick Jehring. He is survived by his parents Bob and Judy Jehring, his wife Denice; his three daughters, Chariti Jehring, Angie (Billy) Bohannon, and Tabitha Pitts; 10 grandchildren. Visitation will be 1-9:00 p.m. Thursday, October 13, 2022 and 10-4 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home & Chapel in Midland, TX; viewing with the family will be Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 6-8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2022 at Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home & Chapel in Midland, TX. Honorary pallbearers are Jesiah Pitts, Dylan McPherson, Ethan Bohannon, and Alexander Bohannon. Honorable mention, Olive Bohannon. The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Garner, and nurses Brittany and Taylor, for the care Bill received while he was at MMH. Arrangements were made with Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home and Chapel.

Death December 13, 1981

June 21, 1963 – December 14, 2011

Kevin Dean O'Hara, age 48, of McKinney, Texas, passed away December 14, 2011, in Frisco, Texas. Kevin was born June 21, 1963, in Midland, Texas, to Robert and Juanita "Petesie" (Moeller) O'Hara. He married Laura Hnilo on October 7, 2002, in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Kevin was born and raised in Midland and was a graduate of Lee High School. He received a degree in chemistry from the University of Texas Permian Basin. Kevin loved his family, his dogs, sports, and the outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Laura O'Hara of McKinney, Texas; daughter, Lindsey O'Hara, also of McKinney; parents, Robert and Juanita O'Hara of Midland, Texas; father-in-law, Bruce Hnilo and wife, Martha of Spring Valley, California; mother-in-law, Patricia McCarthy and husband, Joe of Green Valley, Arizona; sisters, Teresa Jones and husband, Mike of Stanton, Texas, and Carla Spencer and husband, Steve of McKinney, Texas; brothers, Greg O'Hara and wife, Sherri of Midland, Texas, and Gordon O'Hara and girlfriend, Terry, of Austin, Texas; nephews, Brad, Matt, Nick, Braden, Ryan, Nicholas, and Mason; niece, Katelynn; and a host of other loving family and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, December 19, at St. Michael Catholic Church in McKinney, Texas. Interment will follow at Pecan Grove Cemetery in McKinney. The family will receive friends during a visitation beginning at 6:30 p.m., Sunday evening at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas, with a rosary beginning at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, you may donate to S.P.C.A. or The Heard Museum.

Jerry Perotti passed away March 5, 2020. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Survivors include one sister and one brother. Arrangements are entrusted to Avalos-Sanchez & Thomas Funeral Home.

March 24, 1963 - December 24, 2020

Timothy Allen Smith, 57 of Midland, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020.

Viewing will be Wednesday, December 30 from 1:00pm – 6:00pm at Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home.  A Celebration of Life will follow at 4609 Princeton Ave.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy Smith; two sons, Jacob Allen Smith and Joshua Lee Smith; two daughters, Brittney Duncan and Brooke Smith; his mother, Rosalee Smith; three brothers, two sisters and four grandchildren.

May 29, 1963 – November 17, 2006

Nancy Snyder Revering passed away in Christopher House in Austin, Texas, on Friday, November 17, 2006. She was born in Ashland, Kentucky, May 29, 1963. Nancy moved to Midland, Texas with her family in July of 1970 and graduated from Lee High School in 1981. She attended the University of Texas in Austin where she received her Bachelor's Degree in 1985. Nancy remained in Austin after graduation and began her working career with National Instruments. She then made a change to doing contract work for IBM Corporation. After leaving IBM due to downsizing, she went to work for Encore Industries where she became an Associate Director and remained with that company until her death.

A memorial service was held in her honor at Weed-Corley-Fish Chapel on Monday, November 20, 2006.

Nancy is survived by her parents, Sandy and Larry Snyder of Midland, her children, Sarah and Ryan Revering of Cedar Park, Texas; her sisters, Sharon Snyder of St. Louis, Missouri, Laura Mayes and her husband Steve and daughter, Bethany of Tyler, Texas; her paternal grandmother, Altha Snyder of Athens, Ohio and several aunts, uncles, and cousins in Ohio, New York, and California.

Donations in her memory may be made to Christopher House, Austin Hospice, 2820 East MLK Jr., Blvd, Austin, Texas 78706.

April 7, 1963 - February 26, 2006

Douglas James Yakshaw, 42, of Midland, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2006.  He was born April 7, 1963 to James Vincent Yakshaw and Carolyn Kay Rogers in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Raised and educated in Midland, Texas, Douglas graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1981.

Doug had a true love for the outdoors. He took great pride in his cooking skills and regularly participated in cook- offs. The cook-offs that he cooked for were to raise money for breast cancer awareness. Anyone who knew Doug would say that NASCAR was the one word that described him. If there was a race on you could bet that he would be watching it. He will truly be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Douglas is survived by his father, James V. Yakshaw of Midland, TX; mother, Carolyn K. Yakshaw of Midland, TX; sister and brother-in-law, Jacque and Michael Moore and their children, Karleigh and Kortney, all of Big Spring, TX; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a multitude of friends. Also surviving is his soul mate and companion, Sandy Lundberg of Midland, TX; her son and daughter-in-law, Kris and Marissa Lundberg of Arlington, TX; and her parents, Pat and Marianna Trammel of Midland, TX.

Memorial services have been scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Thursday, March 2, 2006 at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel with Father James Bridges officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.

Honorary pallbearers will be James and Kyan Hendry, Deanne Edwards, Rodney Sessions, Rodney Foster, Clayton Oldham, Jorge Morrison, Gerenda Beam and Norma Hembree.

Memorials may be directed to Gifts of Hope, c/o Allison Cancer Center, 301 North 'N' Street, Midland, Texas 79701.