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Find Recent Midland Reporter-Telegram Obituaries and Funeral Notices
Searching for an obituary published by the Midland Reporter-Telegram? Use the newspaper’s obituary listings to find recent notices by name and publication date. For current service details, check the funeral home’s original memorial before travelling or sending flowers.
This guide also covers Midland County death certificates, local funeral homes, newspaper archives, historical obituary copies, cemetery research and assistance available to qualifying families.
Reviewed October 15, 2026. Published notices, funeral arrangements, fees and office procedures can change.
Quick Answer: Where Should You Search?
Today’s Obituaries
Use the Midland Reporter-Telegram’s dedicated current obituary listing.
Find a Person
Search by first and last name, publication date or location.
Newspaper Archive
Use the Reporter-Telegram archive for searchable articles from 2001 onward.
Death Certificate
Use Midland County Clerk for Midland County deaths or Texas DSHS for statewide records.
How to Find a Midland Reporter-Telegram Obituary
How to Check the Newest Midland Notices
The Reporter-Telegram’s obituary listing provides date-based browsing and a separate Today page. The wider Midland directory also includes notices from local funeral homes and other newspapers.
Reporter-Telegram Only
Use the newspaper-specific page when you want notices published under the Midland Reporter-Telegram name.
All Midland-Area Notices
Use the local directory when the newspaper has no matching result. Filter by funeral home, school, newspaper or name.
Midland County Notices
The county-level obituary directory can help with notices tied to other local communities or funeral providers.
This article does not reproduce an automatically changing list of deceased people. The linked publisher and funeral-home pages are the appropriate places to check newly added notices.
How to Confirm the Correct Person
People with similar names may appear in the same Midland search. Compare more than one identifying detail before sharing an obituary.
| Check | What to compare | Reason to pause |
|---|---|---|
| Name | First, middle, surname, nickname or former surname | A key part of the name differs |
| Dates | Birth, death and publication dates separately | An older notice appears as a search result |
| Relatives | Publicly named spouse, parents, children or siblings | Known family details do not match |
| Community | Midland, Odessa, Stanton, Big Spring or another known hometown | There is no known local connection |
| Funeral home | The provider responsible for the memorial | A different provider is identified |
| Service location | Church, cemetery, chapel or funeral-home address | Location conflicts with known arrangements |
Search Midland and Other Permian Basin Communities
The Midland Reporter-Telegram may publish obituaries for people who lived, worked or had family connections throughout West Texas.
Midland County
Midland, Greenwood and surrounding communities.
Odessa and Ector County
Try Odessa when a family member lived or died nearby. Check the Odessa American as another local newspaper source.
Other West Texas Areas
Search Stanton, Big Spring, Andrews, Monahans and other known communities when needed.
Official Midland Funeral Home Obituary Links
Funeral-home memorials are often the best source for current visitation, funeral, graveside and family-approved memorial details.
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory
The official obituary search supports first-name and last-name searching. It may list visitation, service and cemetery information separately.
Midland location: 3800 N Big Spring Street, Midland, TX 79705.
Lewallen-Garcia-Pipkin Funeral Home
Address: 2508 N Big Spring Street, Midland, TX 79705.
Telephone: 432-682-3700
The funeral home’s site includes obituary name search, alphabetic browsing and an email-list option.
American Heritage Cemetery, Funeral Home & Crematory
Address: 4100 N FM 1788, Midland, TX 79707.
Telephone: 432-563-9767
Its official obituary search allows filtering by last name and recent periods. The website also lists upcoming services.
Ellis Resthaven Funeral Home and Memorial Park
Ellis Resthaven publishes memorials through Dignity Memorial. Search by first name, last name and publication period.
Its memorials may include visitation, funeral, burial and remembrance information.
What to Check Before Attending a Funeral
Viewing or Visitation
Confirm the start and end times, chapel address and whether viewing is open to visitors.
Funeral or Memorial
Check the exact church, chapel or event venue. A funeral-home name does not always mean the service is held there.
Burial or Graveside
Verify the cemetery name, town and scheduled time separately from the funeral.
Livestream
Use a link supplied by the funeral home, church or authorized memorial only.
Accessibility
Ask about accessible entrances, seating and parking before travelling when needed.
Flowers and Donations
Check the family’s preference and verify a charity’s website before paying.
How to Submit a Death Notice or Obituary to the Reporter-Telegram
The Reporter-Telegram accepts obituary and death-notice inquiries directly through its published contact information.
Death Notice vs. Paid Obituary
Death Notice
The newspaper’s published advertising FAQ describes a limited, no-charge death-notice option, often submitted by the handling funeral home.
The FAQ describes strict content rules and no photographs for this type of notice.
Paid Obituary
The newspaper’s advertising FAQ describes full obituaries as paid notices, with photograph options and charges dependent on the submitted content.
Contact the obituary department for current pricing and deadlines.
Prepare These Details Before Submission
- Full name of the deceased and preferred published spelling.
- Birth and death dates, if family-approved and confirmed.
- City or community connected with the person.
- Family-approved obituary text.
- Photograph with permission to publish.
- Funeral home or cremation provider’s name and city.
- Confirmed visitation, funeral and burial arrangements.
- Memorial donation or flower preferences.
- Submitter’s name, contact information and billing details.
Submission Steps
Midland Reporter-Telegram Contact Information
| Department | Published contact | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Obituaries and death notices | 432-687-8888 obits@mrt.com |
Submissions, notice questions and corrections |
| Subscriber service | 432-688-2700 | Subscription, newspaper delivery and e-edition help |
| NewsBank archive | newslibrary@newsbank.com | Historical archive technical access and billing |
The publisher’s contact page also explains how subscribers can access the current edition and historical e-edition issues through their accounts.
How to Find Older Midland Reporter-Telegram Obituaries
For historical research, there are two especially useful Midland-specific routes: the newspaper’s NewsBank archive and the Redfern Genealogical Research Center at Midland County Public Libraries.
Reporter-Telegram NewsBank Archive
The newspaper’s archive provides searching for Reporter-Telegram articles from 2001 onward.
Searches are free and unlimited. Opening complete articles may require registration and a payment.
Redfern Genealogical Research Center
Midland County Public Libraries states that it holds Midland Reporter-Telegram microfilm from 1930 to the present.
The library offers an obituary-copy request service with a $3 search fee for each requested obituary.
NewsBank Archive Search Steps
- Open the Midland Reporter-Telegram NewsBank archive.
- Enter the person’s surname or full name.
- Set a year or date range.
- Try other words such as obituary, memorial, funeral or died.
- Review the matching article’s date and available text.
- Check the full-article price before purchasing anything.
Redfern Center: $3 Obituary Lookup
This library service can be particularly useful for a notice from the 1930s–1990s that is not available through a modern obituary directory.
| Requirement | Official instruction |
|---|---|
| Person’s name | Provide the name of the deceased. |
| Date | Provide the date of death. |
| Fee | $3 per obituary requested, non-refundable even if no notice is found. |
| Payment | Check payable to Midland County Public Libraries. |
| Delivery | A located obituary may be emailed if an email address is provided, or photocopied and mailed. |
| Fax | The library does not accept fax requests. |
Mailing Address and Research Contact
Redfern Genealogical Research Center
Midland County Public Libraries
2503 W Loop 250 N
Midland, TX 79705
Telephone: 432-742-7440
Centennial Library hours:
Monday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Research collection: more than 60,000 genealogical items, including printed, microform and digital resources.
Midland County Death Certificates: Costs and Ordering
Midland County Clerk can issue certified death certificates for deaths that occurred in Midland County. The office also handles Texas birth certificate services, but death certificate coverage is limited to Midland County.
| Midland County service | Current fee | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| First death certificate | $21 | Certified copy for an eligible requester |
| Additional same-record copy | $4 each | Must be ordered at the same time |
| Credit/debit payment | Convenience fee applies | Review the payment total before approval |
Midland County Clerk Contact
Office:
Midland County Clerk
500 N Loraine Street, 4th Floor
Midland, TX 79701
Land and Vital Records telephone: 432-688-4401
Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Birth/death certificate cutoff: 4:30 p.m.
Mailing address:
Midland County Clerk
P.O. Box 1350
Midland, TX 79702
How to Request a Midland County Death Certificate
Texas State Death Certificates: When to Use DSHS
If the death happened elsewhere in Texas, use the appropriate local registrar or the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). DSHS holds Texas death records from 1903 onward.
| Texas state record | Current state fee | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| First certified death certificate | $20 | Legal or administrative proof when an original certified record is required |
| Additional same-record certificate | $3 each | Additional copies ordered at the same time |
| Death-verification letter | $20 | Verifies recorded death information but is not a certified certificate substitute |
| Death-record correction | $15 | State amendment request, subject to evidence and process requirements |
Texas Death-Certificate Eligibility
For a death within the past 25 years, certified copies are restricted. Eligible immediate family members and certain applicants with a documented direct, tangible legal interest may request them.
Texas also has different qualifications for online ordering depending on whether the requester lives in Texas or another state.
Death Certificate vs. Death Verification
Certified Death Certificate
Contains the official record and can be used where an authorized organization requires certified proof of death.
Death Verification Letter
Confirms the recorded name, date and county of death, but Texas states that it does not replace a certified death certificate.
Texas Death Record FAQs · Texas Official Fee Schedule · Online Eligibility Rules
How to Confirm a Midland Cemetery or Burial Location
Newspaper notices may mention local cemeteries such as Resthaven Memorial Park, American Heritage Cemetery or Serenity Memorial Gardens. The exact location and arrangements must be confirmed for the individual.
Burial Named
Write down the cemetery name, city and service date from the individual memorial.
Cemetery Not Named
The family may choose private burial, cremation or arrangements that are not published.
Historical Grave Search
Compare funeral-home information, cemetery records and library obituary archives to confirm a burial.
Burial Verification Steps
- Open the complete obituary or original memorial.
- Identify the cemetery or burial provider.
- Confirm the correct Midland-area location.
- Contact the cemetery about any public grave-location search.
- Ask about visitation rules before travelling.
- For an older burial, use the Redfern obituary archive as another identity clue.
Midland Funeral, Veteran and Family Assistance
Some local families may qualify for funeral-related assistance or veteran benefits. Check eligibility before assuming any program will pay for a service.
Midland Veterans Commission
Address: 2110 N A Street, Midland, TX 79705
Telephone: 432-688-4879
Published hours:
Tuesday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
The local Texas Veterans Commission claims advisor can help eligible veterans, survivors and families review benefit pathways.
VA Burial and Memorial Benefits
Depending on eligibility, benefits may include national cemetery burial, a government headstone or marker, burial flag, Presidential Memorial Certificate and burial allowances.
Families should locate the veteran’s DD-214 or other qualifying discharge document.
Use the VA to confirm eligibility before arranging a burial or assuming a cost is covered.
Indigent Burial Questions
Texas Health and Safety Code Section 694.002 places a duty on county commissioners courts to provide for the disposition of deceased indigent persons.
This does not mean every family qualifies for financial assistance or reimbursement.
Ask Midland County about its current procedure, qualification rules and who must initiate the request before agreeing to services.
Crime Victims’ Compensation
For a death connected to a qualifying violent crime, the Texas Crime Victims’ Compensation program may help with some funeral and burial expenses.
Midland Police Department’s victim-assistance program provides help with the application process.
Eligibility and expense limits must be confirmed through the official program.
Funeral Price Rights, License Checks and Complaints
Texas families should verify unfamiliar funeral providers and understand what information they can request before signing a contract.
Ask for an Itemized Price List
The FTC Funeral Rule requires funeral homes to provide price information by telephone when requested and an itemized General Price List when discussing arrangements in person.
Consumers generally have the right to choose individual goods and services rather than an unwanted package.
Verify a Funeral Provider
The Texas Funeral Service Commission provides a public license search for funeral directors, embalmers, funeral homes and crematories.
Search by establishment name, location or license number, then review the status.
Where to Report a Problem
| Issue | Agency | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Funeral home, director or crematory | Texas Funeral Service Commission | Use the official complaint process. |
| Prepaid funeral contract or perpetual-care cemetery | Texas Department of Banking | Check the agency’s current consumer and complaint rules. |
| Insurance or annuity funding a prepaid contract | Texas Department of Insurance | Contact the insurance consumer-help route. |
Official TFSC Complaint Instructions
After You Find a Midland Obituary
- Save the full obituary and funeral-home memorial links.
- Confirm the correct person before sharing the notice.
- Write down visitation, funeral and burial addresses separately.
- Recheck the funeral home’s current service information.
- Ask banks, insurers and estate offices whether certified death certificates are needed.
- Ask the funeral director whether the death has been reported to Social Security.
- Check veteran or qualifying family benefits where relevant.
- Store account details, certificate copies and receipts privately.
- Contact the publisher for errors in the newspaper obituary.
- Use Texas Vital Statistics for official death-certificate corrections.
For more administrative steps, read our after-death notification checklist.
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Original Sources Used for This Guide
Midland Reporter-Telegram — Obituaries Newspaper-specific notices and date-based browsing. Midland Reporter-Telegram — Contact Publisher obituary department email and phone. Reporter-Telegram — NewsBank Archive 2001-present archive coverage, search and full-article payment information. Midland County Public Libraries — Research Requests Reporter-Telegram microfilm and $3 obituary request policy. Midland County Clerk — Death Certificates County coverage, copies, fees, applications and ordering methods. Texas Department of State Health Services — Death Records Eligibility, record types and the 25-year restriction. Midland County Veterans Commission Local veteran claims and survivor-benefit assistance. Texas Funeral Service Commission Funeral consumer information, provider verification and protections.Midland Reporter-Telegram Obituary FAQs
Where can I find the most recent Midland Reporter-Telegram obituaries?
Use the newspaper-specific obituary listings on Legacy. The Today page shows recent notices, while the Browse page allows date-based browsing and access to older published notices.
How do I search Midland Reporter-Telegram obituaries by name?
Open the Midland Reporter-Telegram obituary search and enter the person’s first and last name. If there is no match, try the surname alone, another spelling, a nearby publication date or the handling funeral home’s website.
What is the Midland Reporter-Telegram obituary department’s phone number?
The newspaper’s published obituary and death-notice contact number is 432-687-8888. Its obituary email address is obits@mrt.com.
How far back does the Midland Reporter-Telegram online archive go?
The NewsBank archive describes searchable Reporter-Telegram article coverage from 2001 to the present. Some complete articles require payment.
Can Midland County Public Libraries find an old Reporter-Telegram obituary?
Yes. The Redfern Genealogical Research Center holds Reporter-Telegram microfilm from 1930 onward. Its obituary request service costs $3 per requested obituary, and the fee is non-refundable even when no result is found.
How much is a Midland County death certificate?
Midland County Clerk currently lists $21 for the first certified death certificate and $4 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time. Online or card convenience fees may apply.
Can anyone order a certified Texas death certificate?
No. Texas restricts certified death certificates for the first 25 years. Eligible immediate family members and certain applicants who document a direct legal interest may request copies under the state’s rules.
What is the difference between a Texas death certificate and death verification?
A certified death certificate is an official legal record. A Texas death-verification letter confirms recorded death information but is not a substitute for a certified certificate.
Where can I check funeral service details in Midland?
Use the handling funeral home’s own obituary or memorial page. Confirm visitation, service time, exact location, cemetery, livestream and any family instructions before travelling or paying.
Does Midland offer veteran or funeral-related assistance?
Midland has a local Veterans Commission claims advisor, and eligible families may have VA burial benefits or other assistance. Texas counties also have statutory responsibilities concerning disposition of deceased indigent persons. Each program has separate eligibility rules.