Funeral Homes in Midland, TX

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Woody Harrelson (actor and businessperson), Neil Bush (businessperson and investor), Eric Winston (american football player), Carolyn McCormick (actor), Kathy Baker (actor), Bobby Hillin, Jr. (race car driver), and Michael Arden (singer and composer).

Midland is a city in and the county seat of Midland County, Texas, United States, on the Southern Plains of the state's western area. A small portion of the city extends into Martin County. At the 2010 census, the population of Midland was 111,147, and a 2013 estimate of 123,933 making it the twenty-fifth most populous city in the state of Texas. Due to the oil boom in Midland, certain officials have estimated the population to be hovering around 155,000 to 165,000. The population of the Midland metropolitan area, composed of Midland County, grew 4.6 percent to 151,662 between July 1, 2011, and July 1, 2012, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It is the principal city of the Midland, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Midland County. The metropolitan area is also a component of the larger Midland−Odessa, Texas Combined Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 295,987 on July 1, 2012. People in Midland are called Midlanders.Midland was originally founded as the midway point between Fort Worth and El Paso on the Texas and Pacific Railroad in 1881. It has received national recognition as being the hometown of former First Lady Laura Bush, and the onetime home of former Presidents George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush, and former First Lady Barbara Bush.

Midland Obituaries

It was noted by South West Times Record on August 8th, 2021 that Larry Alan Patrick died in Alma, Arkansas.  Patrick was 63 years old and was born in Midland, TX.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Larry Alan's life.

It was written by The Roanoke Times & World News on February 27th, 2021 that Larry Carroll passed away in Midland, Texas.  Carroll was 69 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Larry's life.

It was disclosed by The Daily Journal on January 23rd, 2021 that Pilar B Haley (Bustillos) passed away in Millville, New Jersey.  Ms. Haley was 91 years old and was born in Midland, TX.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Pilar B's life.

It was disclosed by McCook Daily Gazette on January 12th, 2021 that Jerry Cisar passed on in Midland, Texas.  Cisar was 72 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Jerry's life.

It was disclosed by Grand Island Independent on December 15th, 2020 that Joan D Braden (Luebbe) perished in Midland, Texas.  Ms. Braden was 85 years old and was born in Worms, NE.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Joan D's life.

It was reported by Arkansas Democrat/Gazette on September 24th, 2020 that Jamie Lynn Mills passed on in Rogers, Arkansas.  Mills was 68 years old and was born in Midland, TX.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Jamie Lynn's life.

It was reported by Arkansas Democrat/Gazette on September 20th, 2020 that Ralph Adolphus III "Chip" Stuart passed away in Hot Springs, Arkansas.  Stuart was 76 years old and was born in Midland, TX.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ralph Adolphus III "Chip"'s life.

It was disclosed by Graham Leader on July 24th, 2020 that Betty June Guthrie (Hiegle) passed away in Midland, Texas.  Ms. Guthrie was 80 years old and was born in Oklahoma City, OK.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Betty June's life.

It was noted by Register Guard on July 19th, 2020 that Donald J Aday passed on in Eugene, Oregon.  Aday was 72 years old and was born in Midland, TX.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Donald J's life.

It was written by Graham Leader on January 7th, 2020 that Vera Jones (Willis) perished in Midland, Texas.  Ms. Jones was 89 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Vera's life.

History

Midland's economy still relies heavily on petroleum; however, the city has also diversified to become a regional telecommunications and distribution center. Soon, Midland was transformed into the administrative center of the West Texas oil fields. The metropolitan area is also a component of the larger Midland–Odessa, Texas Texas Midland–Odessa combined statistical area Statistical Area, which had an estimated population of 255,978 as of July 1, 2007. People in Midland are called Midlanders.

Midland was originally called Midway because of its location between Fort Worth and El Paso; however the name was soon changed to Midland to avoid confusion with other towns in Texas named Midway. 1 well began producing in Reagan County, followed shortly by the Yates oil field in Iraan, Texas. It is the principal city of the Midland, Texas Midland metropolitan area Statistical Area, which includes all of Midland County.

The official website for the city of Midland is http://www.midlandtexas.gov.