Ector Co. TX - Obits from the Odessa American Online April 1997 Submitted by Charlene Beatty Beauchamp cbodessa@classicnet.net Thanks to the Odessa American Online http://www.oaoa.com/ ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ *********************************************************************** Marggie Brown WINK _ Marggie ``McDougal'' Brown, 74, a retired teacher, died Wednesday, April 9, 1997, in Na" cogdoches. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Wink with the Rev. Tim Luttrall and Larry Landusky officiating. Burial will be at Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel. She was a resident of Engle" wood, Colo. SURVIVORS: Husband, Jack W. Brown of Englewood, Colo.; sons, Jack W. Brown II of Boulder, Colo., David Robert Brown of Englewood, Colo., and Richard Brown of Atlanta, Ga.; daughter, Sandra Sue Sorter of Boulder, Colo; and sisters, Edna Earl Weger of Tulsa, Okla., Donnie Wright of Kermit and Jo Johnson of Hobbs, N.M. Ann Heath< CRANE _ Ann Heath, 66, a retired Crane school maintenance employee, died Tuesday, April 8, 1997, in Odessa. Services will be held at 10 a.m. today at the Crane Christian Church with the Revs. Jim Hester and Arthur Rodriguez officiating. Burial will be at Crane County Cemetery. Arrangements by Richard W. Box Funeral Home. She was born in Borger and was a resident of Crane. She was a member of the Crane Christian Church. SURVIVORS: Son, Jimmy R. Heath Jr., of Crane; daughters, Bren" da Hardaway of Jal, N.M., Earlene Boyd and Patricia Russell, both of Crane; brothers, Emmitt Tyler of Gardendale and Edd Tyler of Odes" sa; sisters, Ruth Patterson of Mineral Wells, Grace Pettus of Gardendale and Lillie Washburn of Odessa; 11 grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. Jimmy Heath CRANE _ Jimmy R. Heath, 66, a retired ARCO employee, died Tuesday, April 8, 1997, in Odessa. Services will be held at 10 a.m. today at the Crane Christian Church with the Revs. Jim Hester and Arthur Rodriguez officiating. Burial will be at Crane County Cemetery. Arrangements by Richard W. Box Funeral Home. He was born in Rush Springs, Okla., and was a resident of Crane. He was a veteran of the Korean War. SURVIVORS: Son, Jimmy R. Heath Jr., of Crane; daughters, Bren" da Hardaway of Jal, N.M., Earlene Boyd and Patricia Russell, both of Crane; brothers, Preston Heath of Stephenville, Glen Heath of San An" gelo, J.B. Heath of Lake Livingston and Bobby Heath of Odessa; sister, Geraldine Dozier of Midland; 11 grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. Lucille Henrich KERMIT _ Lucille Probst Hen" rich, 85, a former Avon representa" tive, died Wednesday, April 9, 1997, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Kermit with the Revs. Gary Seelau and David Weyant officiating. Burial will be at Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel. She was born in Katemcy and was a resident of Kermit before moving to Odessa. She was a Meth" odist. SURVIVORS: Son, Derris Louis Henrich of Kermit; and daughters, Cathy Henry of Grants, N.M., and Sharon Ann Lipham of Odessa. Leo King IRAAN _ Leo King, 56, owner of Leo and Sons, died Tuesday, April 8, 1997, in Odessa. Services will be held at 3 p.m. today at the Iraan High School auditorium with the Rev. Mike Wright officiating. Burial will be at Restland Cemetery. Arrangements by Richard W. Box Funeral Home. He was born in Wink and was a resident of Iraan. He was a Baptist and a U.S. Army veteran. SURVIVORS: Wife, Sandra King of Iraan; son, Wyn King of Iraan; daughter, Susie Morgan of Co" manche; father, Chester King of Fort Stockton; brother, Garland King of Fort Stockton; sister, Patricia Duron Lightfoot of Odessa; and two grand" children. Victoria Lozano ODESSA _ Victoria Lozano, infant daughter of Javier and So" corro Lozano, died Wednesday, April 9, 1997, at Medical Center Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. today at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Les Bowling officiating. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. SURVIVORS: Father, Javier Loz" ano of Odessa; mother, Socorro Loz" ano of Odessa; brothers, Javier A. Lozano and David Lozano, both of Odessa; grandparents, Albert and Emilia Carrillo of El Paso and J.R. and Emma Lozano of Juarez, Mexi" co. Nicholas Navarette ODESSA _ Nicholas Navarette, infant son of Silvestre Ramirez and Debra Navarette, died Wednesday, April 9, 1997, at Medical Center Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Rose Hill Cem" etery with Jesus Mercado of" ficiating. Arrangements by Mar" tinez Funeral Home. SURVIVORS: Father, Silvestre Ramirez of Odessa; mother, Debra Navarette of Odessa; brother, Robert Michael Navarette of Odessa; grand" father, Gilbert Navarette of Odessa; and grandmother, Librada Navarette of Odessa. Jesus Ramirez MONAHANS _ Jesus Ibara Ramirez, 65, a heavy equipment operator, died Wednesday, April 9, 1997, at Medical Center Hospital. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at St. Gertrude Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 12 p.m. Saturday at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Monahans with the Rev. John Lucido officiating. Burial will be at Tamarish Cem" etery in Grandfalls. He was born in Piedras Negras and was a resident of Grandfalls. He was a Catholic. SURVIVORS: Sons, Pete Ramirez and Rey Ramirez, both of Grandfalls, Rudy Ramirez of Imperial, Richard Ramirez of San Antonio, Rafael Ramirez of Boulder City and Roy Ramirez of Pampa; daughters, Mary Noriega and Celia Rodriguez, both of Grandfalls and Elvira Deleon of Memphis, Texas; brothers, Antonio Ramirez of Grandfalls and Jose Iness Ramirez of Lubbock; sisters, Virginia Galindo and Maria Santos, both of Odessa; 25 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Berlena McQueen ODESSA _ Berlena Helen Mc" Queen, 83, of Odessa died Thurs" day, April 10, 1997, at her resi" dence. Funeral arrangements are pend" ing with Martinez Funeral Home. April 16,1997 _________________________________________________________________ Lena Cargill TOYAH _ Lena Mae Cargill, 89, a retired postal worker, died Saturday, April 12, 1997, at Pecos Nursing Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church in Toyah with J.R. Wooten officiating. Burial will be at Toyah Cemetery. Ar" rangements by Pecos Funeral Home. She was born in Shreveport, La., and was a lifelong resident of Toyah. She was Baptist. SURVIVORS: Numerous nieces and nephews. Randy Flowers GUTHRIE _ Randy Flowers, 46, an employee of Business Hy" giene of Dallas//Fort Worth, died Friday, April 11, 1997, at his resi" dence in Arlington. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Guthrie Cemetery. Arrangements were by Seigler Fu" neral Home. He was born in Quanah and was a resident of Arlington. He was Baptist. SURVIVORS: Wife, Tarra Nann Townley Flowers of Arlington; sons Marty Flowers of Odessa and Jason Flowers of Arlington; daughter, Tarra Michelle Flowers of Arlington; mother, Yvonne Mingus of Odessa; brothers, Ronny Flowers and Rich" ard ``Fudd'' Flowers, both of Green" wood; sister Delilah Jones of Odessa; and several nieces and nephews.< P> Mable McCurdy BROWNWOOD _ Mable Mc" Curdy, 88, a homemaker, died Monday, April 14, 1997, in Brown" wood. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel with Alvis Fisher officiat" ing. Burial will be at Moro Cem" etery in Brown County. Ar" rangements by Davis-Morris Fu" neral Home. She was born in Brown County and moved to Brownwood from Odessa. She was a member of the Church of Christ. SURVIVORS: Sister, Freddie Hanson of Fort Worth; two grand" children, including James McCurdy of Odessa; four great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. James Nichols ANDREWS _ James Nichols, 60, a salesman and pilot, died Sun" day, April 13, 1997, in Temple. Services will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Means Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Terry and John Snyder officiating. Burial will be at An" drews West Cemetery. Ar" rangements by McNett Funeral Home. He was born in Big Spring and was a resident of Andrews. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps. SURVIVORS: Wife, Anita Nichols of Andrews; son, Curtis Nichols of Austin; mother, Vermell Nichols of Andrews; brother, Boyd Nichols of Midland; sister, Bonnie Price of An" drews; and one grandchild.< P> Jim Stone Jr. ANDREWS _ Jim P. Stone Jr., 46, a self-employed contract pump" er, died Sunday, April 13, 1997, at Permian General Hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. H.A. Hanks officiat" ing. Burial will be at Andrews Old Cemetery. Arrangements by Mc" Nett Funeral Home. He was born in Andrews and was a lifelong resident of Andrews. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and was a Baptist. SURVIVORS: Mother, Doris Stone of Andrews; son, Jimbo Stone of Lubbock; sister, Sara Shortes of Andrews; and one grandchild.< P> Primo Tarin PECOS _ Primo Q. Tarin, 65, a retired farmer, died Sunday, April 13, 1997, in Odessa. Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Pecos Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Santa Rosa Catho" lic Church with the Rev. Antonio Mena officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Ar" rangements by Pecos Funeral Home. He was born in San Antonio Del Bravo, Mexico, and lived in Pecos since 1977. He was Catholic. SURVIVORS: Wife, Soccoro Tarin of Pecos; sons, Raul Tarin of Pecos and Primo Tarin Jr. of Odessa; daughters, Soccoro Tovar, Aida Tarin and Armida Tarin, all of Odes" sa, Dora Carrasco of Presidio; broth" ers, Nero Tarin of Midland, Jesus Tarin of Pecos, Jose Tarin of El Paso and Jose Angel Tarin of Presidio; sisters, Manuela P. Rodriguez of Ro" swell, N.M., and Manuela T. Ro" driguez of Pecos; and nine grand" children.< P> Elmer Turnbow ANDREWS _ Elmer ``Bill'' Turnbow, 69, a district manager of sales for Homco Fishing Rental Tools, died Sunday, April 13, 1997, at Methodist Hospital in Lubbock. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at McKinney Acres Baptist Church with the Revs. Billy Bush and Dale Dozier officiating. Burial will be at Andrews North Cemetery. Ar" rangements by McNett Funeral Home. He was born in Sweetwater and had lived in Andrews since 1929. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. SURVIVORS: Wife, Marie Turn" bow of Andrews; sons, Weldon Walk" er of Clovis, N.M., Billy Turnbow of Odessa and Greg Turnbow of Farm" ington, N.M.; daughter, Theresa An" drews of San Angelo; brothers, Julian E. Turnbow of Andrews and Roy Turnbow of Midland; sister, Lola Mae Haler of Mason; 14 grand" children; and one great-grandchild. Dasie Brent ODESSA _ Dasie Marrie Brent, 57, of Chesapeake, Va. died Mon" day, April 14, 1997, at Medical Center Hospital. Services are pending with Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. Margaret Say ODESSA _ Margaret Chandler Say, 87, of Odessa died Monday, April 14, 1997, at her residence. Services are pending with Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. DeMaris Wiley BIG SPRING _ DeMaris E. Wiley, 85, of Big Spring, formerly of Odessa, died Monday, April 14, 1997, at Scenic Mountain Medical Center. Services are pending with Myers and Smith Funeral Home. P>Dasie Brent< CHESAPEAKE, Va. _ Dasie Marrie Brent, 57, died Monday, April 14, 1997, at Medical Center Hospital. No services will be held. Ar" rangements by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. She was born in Whitepoint and was a resident of Chesapeake, Va. SURVIVORS: Husband, Robert Lee Brent of Chesapeake, Va.; daughter, Mysti Brent of Chesa" peake, Va.; brothers, Leonard Long and Charles William Long, both of Odessa; and one grandchild. David Dominguez ALPINE _ David Soleto ®MDBU¯®MDBR¯®MDNM¯Dominguez Sr., 71, a Ford automo" tive mechanic, died Sunday, April 13, 1997, at his residence. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Geeslin Funeral Home Chapel in Alpine. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Rick Ruiz officiating. Burial will be at the Holy Angels Cemetery. Arrangements by Gees" lin Funeral Home. He was a lifetime resident of Alpine. He was a Catholic. SURVIVORS: Sons, David Domiguez Jr., of Marfa, Robert Dominguez and Michael Dominguez, both of Odessa; daughters, Delma Guzman, Cynthia Vasquez and Re" becca Gardea, all of Odessa; mother, Carlota Dominguez of Seminole; brothers, Carlos Dominguez Jr., of Lubbock and Isidoro Dominguez of Alpine; sisters, Josie Benavides and Sulema Villaiva, both of Seminole, Elma Garza of Riverside, Calif., Elisa Hernandez of Roswell, N.M., Rosa Alaniz of Dallas and Gloria Garza of Seagraves; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Jackie Morris ODESSA _ Jackie Morris, 36, of Odessa died Monday, April 14, 1997, at her residence. Funeral arrangements are pend" ing with Martinez Funeral Home.< P> Alice Ramon ODESSA _ Alice May Ramon, 82, of Odessa died Tuesday, April 15, 1997, at New Horizon Nursing Home. Funeral arrangements are pend" ing with Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. William Washington ODESSA _ William Washing" ton, 82, of Odessa died Saturday, April 12, 1997, at Medical Center Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pend" ing with Martinez Funeral Home. Ara Bauman KATY _ Ara Lynn Bauman, 47, a youth choir director, died Thursday, April 17, 1997, at a Houston hospital. Services will be held at 4 p.m. today at St. Peter's United Methodist Church in Katy with the Rev. Karen Dorris officiating. Graveside services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa with the Rev. Jim Hawk officiating. Arrangements by Schmidt Funeral Home in Katy. She was born in Odessa, and was a former director of music at First Presbyterian Church in Odessa. SURVIVORS: Husband, Richard Bauman of Katy; sons, John Bauman and James Bauman, both of Katy; daughter, Elizabeth Bauman of Katy; mother, Aralyne Earnest of Odessa; and brothers, John Earnest of New York City and Daniel Earnest of Argyle. C.B. Couch ANDREWS _ C.B. ``Ballard'' Couch, 83, a retired field foreman for Exxon, died Wednesday, April 16, 1997, at his residence. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. H.A. Hanks officiating. Burial will be at Andrews West Cemetery. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home. He was born in Haskell. He was a member of First Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Wife, Myrtle Couch of Andrews; daughters, Barbara Grimes and Sue Thompson, both of Andrews, and Jo Ann Iles of Marshall; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Vera Douglas MIDLAND _ Vera Simpson Wilemon Douglas, 88, former owner of Vera Wilemon Interiors, died Thursday, April 17, 1997, at Manor Park Care Center in Midland. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel with Gary Dyer officiating. Burial will be at Lamesa Memorial Park. Arrangments by Ellis Funeral Home. She was born in Lamesa. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Midland. SURVIVORS: Husband, O.L. Douglas of Midland; son, Guy Wilemon of Roswell, N.M.; sister, Velma Hollingsworth of San Angelo; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Felix Fontenot ODESSA _ Felix Fontenot, 92, a retired driller, died Wednesday, April 16, 1997, at Seabury Nursing Home. Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Frank Chavez officiating. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Mamou, La., and was a resident of Odessa. He was a Catholic. SURVIVORS: Daughters, Dorothy L. Wein and Geraldine Pinkstaff, both of Odessa, Nelda J. Hill of Las Vegas and Karen T. Davis of Round Rock; numerous grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. George Stone ODESSA _ George Stone, 51, died Thursday, April 17, 1997, in Odessa. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. He was born in Los Angeles and was a resident of Odessa. SURVIVORS: Brother, Bob Stone of Odessa and John F. Stone of Granfield. William Washington ODESSA _ William L. ``Tip'' Washington, 82, died Saturday, April 12, 1997, at Medical Center Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. He was born in Tyler and was a resident of Odessa. He was a Baptist. Felicita Armendariz ODESSA _ Felicita Armendariz, 67, died Wednesday, April 16, 1997, at Medical Center Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with Martinez Funeral Home. Guadalupe Flores ODESSA _ Guadalupe Florez, 87, of Odessa died Thursday, April 17, 1997, in Odessa. Funeral arrangements are pending with Martinez Funeral Home. L.A. Croom EARLY _ L.A. Croom, 75, a retired Odessa assistant fire mar" shal, died Saturday, April 19, 1997, at Brownwood Regional Medical Center. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Heartland Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. R.J. Elkins officiating. Burial will be at Varga Chapel Cemetery in San Saba County. Arrangements by Heartland Funeral Home of Early. He was born in Brownwood and moved to Lake Brownwood in 1977 from Odessa, where he had lived since 1953. He was Baptist. SURVIVORS: Wife, Mary Croom of Lake Brownwood; sons, David Croom of Brownwood and Joe Croom of Cleburne; daughters, Bar" bara Jordan of North Richland Hills and Peggy Tijerina of Odessa; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great- grandchildren.< P> Geraldo Olivas DELICIAS, Mexico _ Gerald Olivas, 40, a construction laborer, died April 17, 1997, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at a later date in Delicias. Burial will be at Cementerio Municipal. Arrange" ments by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. He was born in Delicias and was a resident of Odessa. SURVIVORS: Wife, Martha Guerro of Delicias; sons, Cesar Oli" vas, Jesus Olivas and Gerardo Oli" vas, all of Delicias; daughter, Sandra Olivas of Delicias; parents, Crescen" siano and Francisca Olivas of Deli" cias; and brothers, Manuel Olivas, Guerro Olivas, Humberto Olivas and Jose Olivas, all of Delicias.< P> Emanuel Ronquillo ODESSA _ Emanuel Boy Ron" quillo, newborn son of Manuel and Sandra Ronquillo, died Sunday, April 20, 1997, at Medical Center Hospital. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today at Rose Hill Cemetery with Deacon Barney Mercado of" ficiating. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. He was born in Odessa. SURVIVORS: Parents; brother, Mark Anthony Tejada of Odessa; sister, Kimberly Deann Ronquillo of Odessa; and grandparents, Jesus and Lucy Boy Armando and Manuela Ronquillo, all of Odessa. Robert Taylor ODESSA _ Robert Howard Taylor, 71, of Odessa, died Sunday, April 20, 1997, at his residence. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Eisenhower Church of Christ with Eddie Parrish officiating. Buri" al will be at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Electra and came to Odessa in 1961. He served 20 years in the U.S. Army and was a member of Church of Christ. SURVIVORS: Brothers, Gilbert Duane Taylor and Dearl Trent Tay" lor, both of Odessa; sisters, Eunice Ray Wittie, Glenda Ruth Haynie, Joletta Taylor and Johnnie Geraldine Noe, all of Odessa, and Francis Mildred Dumond and Leona May Wimberley, both of Junction. Joyce Tharp ANDREWS _ Joyce Tharp, 65, owner and operator of Snack Shack, died Saturday, April 19, 1997, in Brownwood. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Andrews Old Cem" etery with the Rev. Martin Encke officiating. Arrangements by Mc" Nett Funeral Home. She was born in Eastland and moved to Eastland five years ago from Brownwood. She was Meth" odist. SURVIVORS: Brothers, Dewight Townsend of Gillette, Wyo., and Clifton Townsend of Stephenville; and sisters, Bertie Mae Watson of Aztec, N.M., and Ila Rose Whyte of Jolpin, Mo. Susie Bachtell GRAHAM _ Susie Delaney Bachtell, 91, a grocer, died Thurs" day, April 17, 1997, at Medical Center Hospital. Graveside services were held Sat" urday at Pioneer Cemetery in Gra" ham. Arrangements were by Mar" tinez Funeral Home. She was born in Parkersburg, W.Va., and was a resident of Odes" sa. She was a Baptist. SURVIVORS: Many nephews and nieces. Jack Baker ABILENE _ Jack Henry Baker, 56, a railroad engineer, died Thurs" day, April 17, 1997, in Dolen. Services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Heavenly Rest Episcopal Church in Abilene with the Revs. Rosemary P. Thomas and J. Scott Mayer officiating. Burial will be at Woodson Cemetery, and arrange" ments are by Starbuck Funeral Home. He was born in Menard and was a resident of Merkel. SURVIVORS: Sons, Jack Baker of Sicily, Italy, and William Baker of Alpine; daughter, Michelle Kirk of Odessa; stepson, John Harvey of Breckenridge; sisters, Frances Baker of Brownwood and Jorene Chambers of Midland; and two grandchildren. John Clifton BRECKENRIDGE _ John Lest" er Clifton, 74, died Friday, April 18, 1997, at Hendricks Medical Center in Abilene. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at Morehart Mortuary in Breckenridge with the Rev. David McGraw officiating. Burial will be at Wayland Cemetery, with ar" rangements by Morehart Mortuary. He was born in Ardmore, Okla., and was a resident Odessa before moving to Breckenridge. He was a veteran of World War II. SURVIVORS: Wife, Jessie Clifton of Breckenridge; son, Lowell Dale Clifton of Breckenridge; daughter, Margaret Ann Brown of Brown" wood; mother, Eunice Clifton of Wayland; sister, Thelma Garrett of Fairborn, Ohio; and four grandchil" dren. Kenneth Clinton ODESSA _ Kenneth M. Clinton, 64, a safety engineer for El Paso Natural Gas Co., died Sat" urday, April 19, 1997, at his resi" dence. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at University Park Baptist Church in Odessa with the Rev. Johnny Witherspoon officiating. Burial will be at Jal Cemetery. Arrangements are by Cooper Fu" neral Chapel in Kermit. He was born in Eastland and was a resident of Odessa. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a Baptist. SURVIVORS: Wife, Billie Sue Clinton of Odessa; son, Terry Clinton of Gallup, N.M.; daughter, Kathy Witherspoon of Odessa; mother, Pau" line Clinton of Farmington, N.M.; brother, Richard Clinton of Farming" ton, N.M.; and six grandchildren. Helen Johnson MONAHANS _ Helen R. John" son, 53, a teacher, died Wednesday, April 16, 1997, in Midland. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Harkey Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jeppie Wilson of" ficiating. Burial will be at Monah" ans Memorial Cemetery. Arrange" ments by Harkey Funeral Home. She was born in Bartlett and was a resident of Monahans before mov" ing to Midland. SURVIVORS: Daughter, Alisa Gans of Houston; brother, Freddie Whitfield of Monahans; and one grandchild. Cecil O'Brien< LAMESA _ Cecil O'Brien, 90, died Sunday, April 20, 1997, at St. Mary's of the Plains. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Rhodes and Brian Pinkerton officiating. Burial will be at Lamesa Memorial Park. Arrangements by Branon Funeral Home. He was born in Eastland County and was a resident of Patricia. He was a Baptist. SURVIVORS: Son, Joe O'Brien of Patricia; daughter, Kay Spears of Midland; sisters, Velma Kennedy of Bledsoe, Mayme O'Brien of San An" gelo and Vera Harp of Welch; six grandchildren; and 11 great- grandchildren. Frank Harrell ODESSA _ Frank R. Harrell, 64, of Odessa died Saturday, April 19, 1997, in Ballinger. Funeral arrangements are pend" ing with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Emanuel Ronquillo< P> ODESSA _ Emanuel Boy Ron" quillo, infant son of Manuel and Sandra Ronquillo of Odessa, died Sunday, April 20, 1997, at Medical Center Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pend" ing with Odessa Funeral Home An" geles Memorial Chapel. Robert Taylor ODESSA _ Robert Taylor, 71, of Odessa died Sunday, April 20, 1997, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pend" ing with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. April 23, 1997 Gracie Dowlen ODESSA _ Gracie Marie Dowlen, 62, died Monday, April 21, 1997, in Odessa. Services were held Tuesday in the chapel of Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors with the Rev. Mark McMillian and the Rev. Glenn Harlin officiating. Burial was at Andrews County West Cemetery. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. She was born in Andrews and was a resident of Odessa. She was a Baptist. SURVIVORS: Husband, Stuart Dowlen of Odessa; and sisters, Connie Underwood of Andrews, Ruby Lasater Walker of Lubbock, Faye Dement of Pasadena and Louise Irwin of Odessa. Jacky Kuykendall SEMINOLE _ Jacky Kuykendall, 52, an oil field operator, died Saturday, April 19, 1997, at his residence after a sudden illness. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. today at the Gaines County Cemetery with Randy Harris ®MDNM¯ officiating. Arrangements by Boyer Funeral Home. He was born in McCamey and was a resident of Seminole and Denver City before moving to Gordonville 15 years ago. He was a Baptist. SURVIVORS: Sons, Delbert Spencer of Athens, Harry Spencer and Ricky Spencer, both of Andrews, Skip Jordon of Montana and Randy Jordon of Texas; daughters, Linda Turner and Sheila Parker, both of California, Vickie Rawle of Gordonville, Carolyn Braden of Sherman and Tammy Erwin of Kingston, Okla.; 33 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Jack Smith MONAHANS _ Jack Robert Smith, 73, died Monday, April 21, 1997, in Big Spring. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the VFW Hall in Monahans. Arrangements by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. He was born in Spur, Texas, and was a resident of Monahans. SURVIVORS: Wife, Jimmie G. Smith of Monahans; sons, Richard Smith of Midland and Don Smith of Monahans; daughter, Kay Smith of Monahans; brothers, Darrell Smith of Spur and Bill Smith of Artesia, N.M.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. S.V. Smith KERMIT _ S.V. ``Shirley'' Smith, 72, owner of Oasis Builders Inc., died Monday, April 21, 1997, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Eastside Church of Christ with Brian McGonagill officiating. Burial will be at Cheek Cemetery. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Home Chapel. He was born in Garner, Ark., and was a resident of Odessa. SURVIVORS: Wife, Velma Pearl Smith of Kermit; sons, Stanley Kevin Smith of Martinez, Calif., and James Owen Smith of Rogersville, Tenn.; daughter, Kathy Arlene Lawrence of Galveston; mother, Lois Mae Smith of Searcy, Ark.; brothers, Winford Smith of Beebe, Ark., J.C. Smith and Weldon Smith, both of McRae, Ark., and Dale Smith of Searcy, Ark.; sisters, Mabel Barnett of Kensett, Ark., Allene Pennington and Nelda Myrick, both of North Little Rock, Ark., Melva Summers of Shreveport, La., Dorothy Jones of Searcy, Ark., and Juanez Brister of Beebe, Ark.; and one grandchild. Isidoro Ybarra MONAHANS _ Isidoro Torres Ybarra, 68, a retired welder, died Monday, April 21, 1997, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Rosa De Sharon with the Rev. Emilio Bustamantes officiating. Burial will be at Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. He was born in Williamson County and was a resident of Monahans. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church. SURVIVORS: Wife, Irene Corrales Ybarra of Monahans; and sisters, Juana Garcia of Houston, Felipa Zavala of Glen Rose, Abelina Gonzales of Taylor, Virginia Dias of LeMar, Colo., Eufemia Balderaz Munoz of Fort Worth and Maria de la Luz of Colorado. April 24, 1997 Cassie Messimer KERMIT _ Cassie Mae Messimer, 87, a retired postal clerk, died Monday, April 21, 1997, in Fort Smith, Ark. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements by Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. She was born in Thurber and was a resident of Jal, N.M., before moving to Natural Dam, Ark. SURVIVORS: Son, Raymond Messimer of Odessa; daughter, June Bond of Natural Dam, Ark.; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Clifton Townsend ANDREWS _ Clifton Townsend, 67, a retired farmer, died Wednesday, April 23, 1997, in Stephenville. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Andrews Old Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Terry officiating. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home. He was born in Eastland and was a resident of Andrews. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a Methodist. SURVIVORS: Brother, Dewight Townsend of Gillette, Wyo.; and sisters, Bertie Mae Watson of Aztec, N.M., and Ila Rose Whyte of Joplin, Mo. April 25, 1997 Russell Doran ODESSA _ Russell K. Doran, 86, former co-owner of Fashion Cleaners, died Thursday, April 24, 1997, at Medical Center Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Dr. David Mindel officiating. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. He was born in Commerce and was a resident of Odessa. He was a World War II veteran. SURVIVORS: Wife, Maurine Doran of Odessa; brothers, Ace Doran of Odessa and Darwin Doran of Benton, Ark.; and sister, Orbyrie Littlefield of Munday. Oma Hunter MIDLAND _ Oma Newnham ``Stubby'' Hunter, 86, a secretary, died Thursday, April 24, 1997, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel in Midland with Rev. G.A. Magee officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home. She was born in Stephens County and was a resident of Odessa before moving to Midland. She was a Baptist. SURVIVORS: Sisters, Opal Ponder of Midland and Lula Lasater of Odessa. Andrew Kelley SEMINOLE _ Andrew Kelley, 68, a retired oil field worker, died Wednesday, April 23, 1997, at Methodist Hospital in Lubbock. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Ratliff Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Shane Kinnison officiating. Burial will be at Gaines County Cemetery. Arrangements by Ratliff Funeral Home. He was born in Montrose, Ark., and was a resident of Seminole. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. SURVIVORS: Wife, Ruby Kelley of Seminole; son, Andy Kelley Jr. of Seminole; daughters, Cathy Kelley, Tina Kelley and Pam Lee, all of Seminole; brother, Floyd Kelley of Monroe, La.; sister, Carrie Kelley of Bastrop, La.; and seven grandchildren. Tito Prieto PECOS _ Tito Calderon Prieto, 82, a retired railroad laborer, died Thursday, April 24, 1997, at Reeves County Hospital. Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. today at Pecos Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Saturday at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with the Rev. Antonio Mena officiating. Burial will be at Santa Rosa Cemetery. Arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home. He was born in Candelaria and was a resident of Pecos. He was a Catholic. SURVIVORS: Wife, Vincenta Prieto of Pecos; sons, Juan Prieto, Jessie Prieto and Victor Prieto, all of Pecos, and Manuel Prieto of Odessa; daughters, Eriminia Lechuga of Odessa and Frances Campos and Andrea Natividad, both of Pecos; brother, Francisco Prieto of Roswell, N.M.; sister, Josefina Rodriguez of Balmorhea; 31 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. Leona Tatum BROKEN ARROW, Okla. _ Leona Marie Tatum, 84, a homemaker, died Tuesday, April 22, 1997, at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Park Grove Cemetery in Broken Arrow with the Rev. Kenneth Rager officiating. Arrangements by Kennard Funeral Services. She was born in Sentinel, Okla., and was a resident of Tulsa, Okla. She was a member of the Grace Fellowship Church. SURVIVORS: Sons, Myron Tatum of Tulsa and Van Earl Tatum of California; daughter, Datha Fowler of Oklahoma City; brother, Jim Lawson of Stockton, Calif.; sisters, Pauline Hamlin of Clinton, Okla., Alpha Tatum of Odessa and Pat Lawson of California; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. April 26, 1997 Wilbur Donowho SHEFFIELD _ Wilbur Walton ``Bill'' Donowho, 84, a rancher and retired water well driller, died at Friday, April 25, 1997, at his residence. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Mother Holmes Baptist Church in Sheffield with the Rev. Jerry Fortune and Jerry Davenport officiating. Burial will be at Sheffield Cemetery. Arrangements by Richard W. Box Funeral Home. He was born in Hope, N.M., and was a resident of Sheffield. He was a Baptist. SURVIVORS: Wife, Helen Donowho of Sheffield; sons, Pat Donowho of Sweetwater, Mike Donowho of El Paso, Jim Donowho of Sheffield and Joe Donowho of Youngsville, La.; daughter, Jean McMahon of Sheffield; brothers, Joe Donowho of Mount Pleasant and Dan Donowho of Dennison; sisters, Ruth Supulver of Weatherford and Opal Swin of Dennison; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Faustino Flores ALPINE _ Faustino Flores, 80, a retired railroad worker, died Friday, April 25, 1997, in Alpine. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Mission Alpine Assembly of God with the Rev. Lupe Rodriguez officiating. Burial will be at Holy Angels Cemetery. Arrangements by Geeslin Funeral Home. He was born in Sierra Cohaula, Mexico, and was a resident of Alpine. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. SURVIVORS: Wife, Juanita Flores of Alpine; son, Cayetano Flores of Alpine; daughter, Amailia Flores of Odessa; sister, Luz Gonzales of Seminole; and two grandchildren. Alvin Harper ROBERT LEE _ Alvin G. Harper, 70, a retired Phillips Petroleum employee, died Wednesday, April 23, 1997, in Robert Lee. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Robert Lee Baptist Church. Burial will be at Paint Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Shaffer Funeral Home. He was born in Strong City, Okla., and was a resident of Goldsmith before moving to Robert Lee. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a Baptist. SURVIVORS: Sons, Harold Harper of Angelton and John Robert Harper of Tulia; daughters, Nancy Mattox of White River Junction, Vt., and Linda Sims of Palo Pinto; brother, J.R. ``Pete'' Harper of Fort Summer, N.M.; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Dennis Langdon, Sr. PAPILLION, Neb. _ Dennis M. Langdon, Sr., 48, died Wednesday, April 23, 1997, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Kahler-Dolce Mortuary in Papillion, Neb., with the Rev. E. Gordon Jorgensen officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Omaha, Neb. Arrangements by Kahler-Dolce Mortuary. He was born in Omaha and was a resident of Odessa. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. SURVIVORS: Sons, Dennis M. Langdon Jr. of Roswell, N.M., and Jonathan Langdon of Odessa; daughter, Amy Langdon of Papillion, Neb.; brothers, Kenneth Alter of Lynchburg, Va., Bill Langdon of Las Cruces, N.M., Robert Graham of Boca Raton, Fla., Michael Langdon of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; sisters, Mary Jo Bull of Clay Center, Kan., Betty Giese of Papillion, Neb., Christine Keck of West Plains, Mo., and Kathy Bradley of Interlachen, Fla.; and one grandchild. Lloyd McCowen ODESSA _ Lloyd Mack McCowen, 78, a retired production foreman for Amoco, died Friday, April 25, 1997, at his residence. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors Chapel with Paul M. Smith officiating. Burial will be at Hillside Memorial Park in Snyder. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. He was born in Cross Plains and was a resident of Odessa. SURVIVORS: Wife, Doris Marie McCowen of Odessa; daughters, Regina Alvarado of Odessa, Sherry McCowen of Midland, Larue Haney of McKinney, Loyce Thompson of Snyder and Shirlene Bratton of Victoria; brothers, Allon McCowen of Staton, Roy McCowen of Abilene, Glenn McCowen of Corpus Christi, Clint McCowen of Snyder and Don McCown of Midland; and four grandchildren. Nancy Noelke FORT STOCKTON _ Nancy Moore Noelke, 84, a retired business owner, died Friday, April 25, 1997, at Pecos County Memorial Hospital. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Sunday at Fort Stockton Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Ed Kelly officiating. Burial will be at East Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. She was born in Pecos and was a resident of Fort Stockton. SURVIVORS: Daughters, Sally Jones Andrade of El Paso and Amanda Moore Krejei of Sterling City; brother, Joe E. Moore of Fort Stockton; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Leroy Thiesfeld OAK HARBOR, Wash. _ Leroy D. Thiesfeld, 72, died Monday, April 21, 1997, in Coupeville, Wash. Services were held Friday at Burley Funeral Chapel with Fred Renfroe officiating. Burial was at Maple Leaf Cemetery in Oak Harbor, Wash. Arrangement were by Burley Funeral. He was born in Glencoe, Minn., and was a resident of Whidbey Island, Wash. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. SURVIVORS: Sons, Robert Thiesfeld of Odessa, Randy Thiesfeld of Lake Stevens, Wash., and Richard Thiesfeld of Coupeville, Wash.; daughters, Loann Gulick of Coupeville, Wash., Wanda Singleton of Jacksonville, Fla., and Linda McKennerney of Odessa; brothers, Dick Thiesfeld of Oregon, Glenn Thiesfeld, Leland Thiesfeld and Vernon Thiesfeld, both of Washington and Larry Thiesfeld of California; sisters, Elverta Lincoln of Alaska, Elaine Fousha, Irene Johnson and Carol Mattingly, all of Washington, Lila Geyer of California and Bernice Delacarre of Nevada; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Ima Turner ODESSA _ Ima Alyne Turner, 92, a retired beautician, died Wednesday, April 23, 1997, at Medical Center Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Merkel and was a resident of Odessa. SURVIVORS: Daughter, Imogene Rittenhouse of Odessa; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. April 27, 1997 Jacob Florez ODESSA _ Jacob Florez, infant son of Jacob and Amanda Florez, died Friday, April 25, 1997, at Odessa Regional Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. SURVIVORS: Father, Jacob Florez of Odessa; mother, Amanda Florez of Odessa; grandfathers, Ismeal Nunez and Samuel Florez, both of Odessa; grandmothers, Gloria Balderrama of Jal, N.M., and Joanna Renteria Florez of Denver, Colo.; and great-grandparents, Natalia Balderrama of Marfa and Jose Renteria and Clara Renteria of Big Spring. Lawrence Harner ODESSA _ Lawrence ``Larry'' Harner, 85, a retired expediter, died Friday, April 25, 1997, at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. He was born in Troy, Ohio, and was a resident of Odessa. He was a Baptist. SURVIVORS: Wife, Mabel Harner of Odessa; son, Craig Harner of Odessa; daughters, Dale Davis and Sheri Haller, both of Odessa; brothers, Ken Harner of Dayton, Ohio, and Dick Harner of Boynton Beach, Fla.; and grandchildren. Edna Harris ODESSA _ Edna Harris, 87, died Friday, April 25, 1997, at Avalon Nursing Center. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Jimmy Dennis officiating. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Portales, N.M., and was a resident of Odessa. SURVIVORS: Son, Glen Anthony Harris of Alamogordo, N.M.; sister, Lillian Bonen of Odessa; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren, Alfredo Marquez ODESSA _ Alfredo Marquez, 45, died Thursday, April 24, 1997, at his residence. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Buenas Nuevas Assembly of God with the Rev. Rosario Hill officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. He was born in Ojinaga, Mexico, and was a resident of Odessa. SURVIVORS: Sons, Jesus Alfredo Marquez of Dallas and Jose Alfredo Marquez of Artesia, N.M.; daughter, Michel Anaya of Dallas; father, Ramon Marquez of Odessa; brothers, Juan Marquez, Martin Marquez, Concepcion Marquez, Jaime Marquez, Ruben Martinez and Maurilio Martinez, all of Odessa; and sisters, Maria Marquez of Dallas, Francisca Tarango and Cristina Rameriz, both of Odessa.< James Robinson STANTON _ James Melvin Robinson, 83, a retired Forest Oil employee, died Thursday, April 24, 1997, in Odessa. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Stanton Church of Christ. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. He was born in Energy, Texas, and was a resident of Stanton before moving to Odessa and then Breckenridge. He was a Presbyterian. SURVIVORS: Wife, Juanita Denton Robinson of Breckenridge; sons, James Monroe Robinson of Breckenridge and Earl Ray Robinson of Laurel, Miss.; daughter, Johnie Ruth Grainger of San Antonio; brother, James Elvin Robinson of Corona, N.M.; eight grandchildren; and 16 grandchildren. April 28, 1997 David Allen MARATHON _ David M. ``Dave'' Allen, 86, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Thursday, April 24, 1997, in Lubbock. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the Marathon Cemetery with David Allen and Doug McGuire officiating. Arrangements by Geeslin Funeral Home. He was born in Richland Springs, Texas, and was a resident of Alpine. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. SURVIVORS: Wife, Irene Allen of Alpine; son, David Michael Allen of Albuquerque, N.M.; daughter, Patricia Gulihur of Alpine; sister, Mary A. Gay of Midland; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Renda Cleaver ODESSA _ Renda Bernice Cleaver, 69, a homemaker, died Sunday, April 20, 1997, in Casper, Wyo. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roscoe Sutton officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. She was born in Henrietta, Texas, and was a resident of Odessa before moving to Casper, Wyo. She was a Baptist. SURVIVORS: Sons, Michael Dwayne Williams and Mark Dwight Cleaver, both of Denver, Colo.; daughter, Donna Michelle Williams-Laing of Dallas; and four grandchildren. Teresa Serrano ANDREWS _ Teresa Serrano, 48,®MDNM¯ a homemaker, died Sunday, April 27, 1997, at her residence. Services will be held at 4 p.m. today at Iglesia De Cristo with Jaime Valdez officiating. Burial will be at Las Conchas Cemetery in Las Conchas, Mexico. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home. She was born in Las Conchas, Mexico, and was a resident of Andrews. She was a member of the Church of Christ. SURVIVORS: Sons, Mario Serrano of Ojinaga, Mexico, and Samuel Serrano of Andrews; daughters, Maria R. Sanchez, Armida Navarrete and Antonia Serrano, all of Andrews; brother, Gregorio Burciaga of Ojinaga, Mexico; sisters, Manuela Burciaga of Ojinaga, Mexico, Brijida Navarrete of Presidio and Maria Zubia of Odessa; and five grandchildren. Martha Shirey ODESSA _ Martha Norene Shirey, 39, a homemaker, died Friday, April 25, 1997, in Odessa. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors with the Rev. Randy Grosenbach officiating. Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Rocky Creek Cemetery in Brownwood. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. She was born in Brownwood and was a resident of Odessa. She was a member of Westside Christian Church. SURVIVORS: Husband, Tom Shirey of Odessa; sons, Robert Shirey and Jeffrey Shirey, both of Odessa; daughters, Heather Miller and Amanda Rollins, both of Odessa; father, Roy Miller of Odessa; mother, Ginger Miller of Odessa; brothers, Tommy Miller, Jimmy Miller and David Miller, all of Odessa; and sisters, Vonda Williamson, Verna Fox, Dolly Chamberlin, Modine VanHuss, Caroline Wilkerson and Myrtie Fulton, all of Brownwood.