Ector Co. TX - Obits from the Odessa American Online June 1998 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/ *********************************************************************** June 1, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Virginia Gamboa PECOS -- Virginia Gamboa, 80, of Pecos, a homemaker, died Saturday, May 30, 1998, at her home. Rosary was said Sunday, May 31, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Santa Rosa Catholic Church with the Rev. Antonio Mena officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home. She was born in Marathon and lived in Pecos most of her life. She was Catholic. Survivors: Sons, Anastacio Gamboa, Liberato Gamboa and Ismael Gamboa, all of Pecos and Robert Gamboa of Coyanosa; daughters, Rosa Peticolas of El Paso, Maria Castenada of Coyanosa, Corina Pando and Sue Carrasco, both of Pecos; brother, Joe Vasquez of Fort Stockton; sisters, Herminia Rodriguez and Dionicia Vasquez, both of Fort Stockton, Juana Moralez of Roseville, Calif., Maria Bass of Carlsbad, N.M., and Manuela Villalba of El Paso; 19 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Fred Rice TULSA, OKLA. -- Fred Rice, 78, of Tulsa, Okla., a retired employee of Amerada-Hess, died Sunday, May 31, 1998, at Southern Hills Rehabilitation Center in Tulsa. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Community Chapel with the Rev. Ernest Wall officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Boyer Funeral Home. He was born in Floydada, and he moved from Seminole to Tulsa in 1974. He was Baptist. Survivors: Wife, Jo Helen "Joey" Rice of Tulsa, Okla.; daughter, Virginia "Ginger" Test of Abilene; brother, J.C. Rice of Seminole; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Dorothy Sherrod ODESSA -- Dorothy Lee Sherrod, 69, of Odessa, died Saturday, May 30, 1998, in Corona, Calif. Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. June 2, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries D.L. Fenter ABILENE -- D.L. Fenter, 82, of Abilene, a retired self-employed accountant, died Monday at an Abilene hospital. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hillcrest Church of Christ with Dwight Robarts, Norm Archibald, Bill Luttrell, Johnny Ramsey and Burt Groves officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Anson. Arrangements by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home. He was born in Jones County and has been a resident of Abilene since 1996 after moving from Odessa. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors: Wife, Bettye Ruth Fenter of Abilene; daughters, Betty Sue Baker of Houston, Cathy Shipley of Allen, Lee Anna Ladyman of Abilene; and six grandchildren. Elsie Green ANDREWS -- Elsie Green, 68, of Andrews, a homemaker, died Friday, May 29, 1998, at Permian General Hospital. Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. Friday at Means Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Terry officiating. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home. She was born in Gulnare, Colo., and moved to Andrews in 1990 from Nathrop, Colo. Survivors: Husband, Alton L. Green of Andrews; daughters, Anna May Detmer of Farmington, N.M., Donna Wallace of Andrews, Janet Lewis of Grand Junction, Colo., sister, Violet Morey of Manitou Spring, Colo.; brothers, John Clark of Branson, Colo., Pail Clark of Colorado City, Colo.; and five grandchildren. Adelaida Machuca ODESSA -- Adelaida Machuca, 57, of Odessa, an employee of Odessa Day Nursery, died Friday, May 29, 1998, at her residence. Rosary was said June 1, 1998, at Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today at St. Jospeh's Catholic Church with the Rev. Luis Cepeda officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. She was born in Saragosa. Survivors: Sons, Anthony Prieto of Odessa, Richard Machuca of Lubbock; daughters, Jeannette Hollingsworth and Caroline Vega, both of Odessa; Guillermina Machuca of El Paso; father, Valente Machuca of Odessa; brothers, Adan Machuca of Pecos, Alberto Machuca and Valente Machuca, both of Odessa; sisters, Senida Lopez, Cecilia Mendez and Celia Soto, all of Odessa. Violet McClain LAMESA -- Violet McClain, 78, of Lamesa, a homemaker, died Sunday, May 31, 1998, at St. Mary of the Plains Hospital. Burial will be at 10 a.m. today at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church Chapel with the Revs. Lomer Green and Dennis Teeters officiating. Arrangements by Branon Funeral Home. She was born in Dothan and moved to Lamesa in 1994 from Odessa. She was Baptist. Survivors: Daughter, Martha Gerber of Lamesa; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Lee Nunn KERMIT -- Lee Nunn, 78, of Kermit, a homemaker, died Friday, May 29, 1998, at Odessa Regional Hospital. Graveside services were held June 1, 1998, at Kermit Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Seelau officiating. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel Inc. She was born in Vivian, La., and had been a resident of Kermit for 40 years. She was Methodist. Survivors: Daughter, B.J. Mann of Kermit; brothers, Franklin McMillan Jr. of San Antonio, Travis McMillan of Tow; sister, Lois Hicks of Blanco; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Dorothy Sherrod ODESSA -- Dorothy Lee Sherrod, 69, of Odessa died Saturday, May 30, 1998, in Corona, Calif. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Northside Baptist Church with the Rev. Glenn Harlin officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Sapulpa, Okla. Survivors: Son, Scott Sherrod of Sugarland; brothers, J.D. Hill of Kilgore, Billy R. Hill of Ojai, Calif.; sister, Geneva Ackley of Corona, Calif.; and two grandchildren. Iva Werneking ATHENS -- Iva Nell Werneking, 88, of Seminole died Sunday, May 31, 1998, at Seminole Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Foster & Brown Funeral Home Chapel with Randall Ator officiating. Burial will be at Oaklawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Foster & Brown Funeral Home. She was born in Athens. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors: Son, Weldon Werneking of Austin; daughter, Carlene Chandler of Seminole; sisters, Bonnie Arthur of Athens, Odi Faye Brown of Seagoville; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Alcario Marruffo ODESSA -- Alcario Marruffo Sr., 85, of Odessa, died Sunday, May 31, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services are pending with Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Gerrel Raney ODESSA -- Gerrel B. Raney, 76, of Robert Lee, died Monday, Juen 1, 1998, at his residence. Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. June 3, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Victor Burton LUBBOCK -- Victor A. Burton, 91, of Kermit, a retired road construction crewman for Winkler County died Saturday, May 30, 1998 at St. Mary Hospital in Lubbock. Services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Cooper Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Russ Smith Sr. officiating. Burial will be at Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel Inc. He was born in Ada, Okla., and was a 33-year resident of Kermit. He was Methodist. Survivors: Son, Duane Burton of Lubbock; daughters, Nelda McClure Smith of Kermit, Nina Watson of Wolfforth; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. E.L. Gower ODESSA -- E.L. Gower, 47, of Odessa died Sunday, May 31, 1998, in Odessa. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. He was born in Dumas. Survivors: Wife, Linda Ryba Gower of Odessa; mother, Francis Gower of Dalhart; son, Eddie Ledbetter of Amarillo; daughters, Taysha Youso Gower and Erica Gower, both of Dalhart, and Tracey Gower, Tricia Gower and Amanda Gower, all of Los Angeles; brother, Roger Dale Gower of Dumas; sisters, Georgie Ruth Mezzell of Dalhart, Sandra Jane Moorehead of California, Patricia Ann Martinez, Janet Cookenour, Sharon Davis and Joyce Ortiz, all of Dalhart; and five grandchildren. Lee McClure MCCAMEY -- Lee K. McClure, 87, of McCamey, a retired employee of Amoco Oil Company, died Monday, June 1, 1998, at Upton County Convalescent Center in McCamey. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at Graford Cemetery. Arrangements by Richard W. Box Funeral Homes. He was born in Graford. He was Methodist. Survivors: Wife, Ola Mae McClure of McCamey; son, Jimmy Lee McClure of McCamey; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Reita Martin KERMIT -- Reita Martin, 80, of Kermit, a retired assembly worker for General Electric, died Sunday, May 31, 1998, at Kermit Health Care Center. Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at First Christian Church with the Rev. Gene Brown officiating. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel Inc. She was born in Canada and been a resident of Kermit for one year after moving from Monahans. She was a member of Trinity Christian Church.M. Survivors: Daughter, Betty Thomas of Houston; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. June 4, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Billy Dewees ODESSA -- Billy Clyde Dewees, 72, of Odessa, a retired manager for Greyhound Bus Lines, died Tuesday, June 2, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Odessa Christian Faith Center with the Rev. Don Caywood officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Fort Worth and moved to Odessa in 1954. Survivors: Wife, Cheryl Dewees of Odessa; daughters, Annette Pruitt of Victorville, Calif., Paulette Caywood of Odessa; brother, Marvin Dewees of Fort Worth; sisters, Estelle Saski of San Antonio, Sybil Jolly of Fort Worth; two grandchildren and two great-granndchildren. Braulia Hinojos ODESSA -- Braulia L. Hinojos, 78, of Odessa, a homemaker, died Wednesday, June 3, 1998, at her residence. Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. today at 1412 N. Sam Houston Ave. Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Luis Cepeda officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. She was born in Grandfalls and moved to Odessa 18 years ago. She was Catholic. Survivors: Daughter, Concepcion Hinojos of Odessa; sons, Juan Hinojos, Joaquin Hinojos, Heriberto Hinojos, Rosendo Hinojos, Tomas Hinojos, Jorge Hinojos, Pilar Hinojos, Genaro Hinojos, Urbano Hinojos and Eberardo Hinojos Jr., all of Odessa; brother, Pablo Lujan of Odessa; sister, Heriberta Berzosa and Manuela Vega, both of Odessa, Getrudis Casias of Saragosa; 38 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Beatrice Murray CHICKASHA, Okla. -- Beatrice E. Murray, 76, of Chickasha, Okla., a retired receptionist, died Tuesday, June 2, 1998, in Chickasha. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Sevier Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Rush Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by Sevier Funeral Home. She was born in Bailey, Okla., and had lived in the Chickasha area since 1959. She was Baptist. Survivors: Brother, Arthur Reed of Rush Springs, Okla.; and sister, Pauline Reed of Rush Springs, Okla. Joe Neely MIDLAND -- Joe Abb Neely, 60, of Midland, a retired employee of the Texas Department of Health, died Tuesday in a local hospital. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the National Guard Armory, 3908 N. Lamesa Road. Funeral arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home. He was born in El Paso and moved to Midland in 1985. He was a veteran of the Air Force. Survivors: Sons, Joe Neely of Amarillo, Jay Frank Neely of San Angelo, Jon Geye Neely of Germany; father, Tom H. Neely of Sierra Blanca, Texas; brother, Tom D. Neely of Sierra Blanca, Texas; sister, Mary Lou Spitler of Carrollton; and six grandchildren. Walter Northcutt ACHILLE, Okla. -- Walter Raymond Northcutt, 68, a retired oilfield worker and welder, died Monday, June 1, 1998, in Achille, Okla., after a lengthy illness. Services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Cunningham Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Tushka Cemetery in Tushka, Okla. Arrangements by Cunningham Funeral Home. He was born in Terrell, Okla., and was a resident of Odessa for 23 years. He was an Army veteran. He was Baptist. Survivors: Brother, Odell Northcutt of Bangs; daughers, Ronda DeCaire and Scherlyn Harvey, both of Achille, Okla.; five grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Jimmie Riordan ANDREWS -- Jimmie Lewis Riordan, 63, a retired truck driver, died Tuesday, June 2, 1998, at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Andrews West Cemetery with John Snider officiating. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home. He was born in Gouldbusk and moved to Andrews in 1962. Survivors: Daughters, Kim Crowley and Tanya Cross, both of Andrews; brothers, Milton Riordan of Lemon Cove, Calif., Weldon Riordan of Andrews, Charles Riordan of Washington, Norman Lee Riordan of Louisiana; sister, Earline Hendrix of Andrews; and four grandchildren. Zelma Routh RANKIN -- Zelma Routh, 64, of Rankin, a retired employee of Rankin Independent School District, died Tuesday, June 2, 1998, at Crane Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church with the Revs. Jim Medley and J.C. Tankersly officiating. Burial will be at Rankin Cemetery. Arrangements by Richard W. Box Funeral Homes. She was born in Bird's Store and moved to Rankin in 1965. She was Baptist. Survivors: Daughters, Gay Lynn Mobley of Midland, Mary Schul of Crane; son, William Lee Routh of Midland; sister, Ann Cockrell of Grand Prairie; brothers, Thurman White of Taft, Jesse White of Alabama, Wilburn White of Zepher, Troy White of Lewisville; and six grandchildren.  June 5, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Charles Brice ODESSA -- Charles Ray Brice, 66, of Odessa, an employee of Ranch Supply Feed Store, died Tuesday, June 2, 1998, at his residence. Services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Don Fankhauser officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. He was born in Blackwell. Survivors: Wife, Anna Elizabeth Brice of Odessa; daughters, Linda Scott, Ann Bedrick, Christian McKinley and Georgia Collier, all of Odessa, Jackie Felice of State College, Pa.; brothers, Billy Jay Brice of Sweetwater, Leon Brice of Camanche, Leslie Brice of San Angelo; sisters, Juanita Bradley of Bronte, Joyce Weidner of San Angelo, Fayrene Henager of Belton, Iris May Coffee of Port Lavaca, Frances Faglie of Port Lavaca, Odell McGinnis of Mineral Wells; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Santos Esparza FORT STOCKTON -- Santos R. Esparza, 88, of Fort Stockton, a retired crew supervisor for Pecos County Precinct 4, died Thursday, June 4, 1998, at his residence. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Friday at Fort Stockton Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m Saturday at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. He was born in Fort Stockton and was a lifelong resident. He was Catholic. Survivors: Wife, Natividad Esparza of Fort Stockton; sons, Isaac Esparza of San Antonio, Israel Esparza of Phoenix, Santos Esparza Jr. of Dallas, Alberto Esparza of Fort Stockton, Abelardo Esparza of Odessa; daughters, Elva Acosta of Lovington, N.M., Elvida Urias of Fort Stockton, Estella Juarez of Kermit, Eva Levario of Phoenix, Tina Esparza of Oxnard, Calif.; sister, Paula Rey of Imperial; 31 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. B.B. Holder STILLWATER, Okla. -- Burniss Buford "Speck" Holder, 82, of Stillwater, Okla., a retired employee of Gulf Oil Company, died Wednesday, May 27, 1998, at Stillwater Medical Hospital. Services were held June 1, 1998, at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. James P. Gragg officiating. Arrangments by Strode Funeral Home. He was born in Sulphur Springs and moved to Stillwater in 1992. He was Methodist. Survivors: Wife, Virginia Riley of Stillwater, Okla.; son, Mike Holder of Stillwater, Okla.; sister, Elvita Cunningham of Oklahoma; and one grandchild. C.B. Leach MCCAMEY -- C.B. "Rusty" Leach, 52, of McCamey, a retired employee of McCamey Independent School District, died Wednesday, June 3, 1998, at his residence after a lenghty illness. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Resthaven Cemetery with the Rev. Gene Klutts officiating. Arrangements by Richard W. Box Funeral Homes. He was born in McCamey. He was Baptist. Survivors: Wife, Mary Leach of McCamey; mother, Loraine Leach of McCamey; daughters, Kimberly Fay Leach of McCamey, Leann Barker Leach of Odessa; sons, James Edgar Leach of McCamey, Terry Lynn Leach of Crane; sister, Sylvia Taylor of McCamey; and three grandchildren. Fabian Rayos BALMORHEA -- Fabian G. Rayos, 75, of Odessa, a plumber, died Wednesday, June 3, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. today at Martinez Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at Christ the King Catholic Church with the Rev. Antonio Mena officiating. Burial will be at Balmorhea Cemetery. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. He was born in Mulato, Mexico, and had been a resident of Odessa since 1948. He was Catholic. Survivors: Wife, Apolonia Rayos of Odessa; daughters, Adelina R. Rodriguez and Maria Lupe Barger, both of Odessa; brothers, Raymundo Rayos and Crispin Rayos, both of Odessa; sisters, Daniella Ramirez and Crispina Nunez, both of Mulato, Mexico; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. June 6, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Billie Nichols ANDREWS -- Billie Jean Nichols, 75, of Andrews, a retired waitress, died Thursday, June 4, 1998, at Permian General Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Andrews Church of God with the Rev. Lance Baker officiating. Burial will be at Andrews Old Cemetery. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home. She was born in Brown County. She was a member of the Church of God. Survivors: Husband, O.E. Nichols Sr. of Andrews; son, Oscar E. Nichols Jr. of Andrews; daughters, Nancy Stokes of Stephenville and Betty Bellow of Grandbury; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Gerald Thompson ODESSA -- Gerald Thompson, 61, of Odessa, retired owner of Western Burger, died Friday, June 5, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Westwood Baptist Church with the Rev. Weeks Dubose officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. He was born in Brownfield and moved to Odessa in 1946 from Lubbock. He was Baptist. Survivors: Wife, Linda Thompson of Odessa; mother, Sadie Thompson; daughters, Shanae Thompson of Odessa, Dena Reese of El Paso; son, Jerry Thompson of Odessa; sister, Judy Billingsly of Houston; and three grandchildren. Charlie Daniels ODESSA -- Charlie Max Daniels, 82, of Odessa, died Thursday, June 4, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Eddie Houston ODESSA -- Eddie Charles Houston, 29, of Odessa, died Thursday, June 4, 1998, at his residence. Services are pending with Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Lillian Wallace ODESSA -- Lillian Mae Wallace, 105, of Odessa, died Friday, June 5, 1998, at her residence. Services are pending with Martinez Funeral Home. June 7, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Felisitas Arista BIG SPRING -- Felisitas Gonzales Arista, 75, of Big Spring, retired owner of Fela's Handy Korner, died Saturday, June 6, 1998, at her residence. Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Cornelius Scanlan officiating. Burial will be at Mount Olive Memorial Park. Arrangements by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. She was born in Comanche and was a long-time resident of Big Spring. She was Catholic. Survivors: Daughters, Rosie Miramontes and Margaret Sanchez, both of Odessa, Yolanda Renteria and Alicia Porras, both of Big Spring; son, Tom C. Arista Jr. of Big Spring; sisters, Rosita Holguin and Avelina Diaz, both of Odessa; brothers, Louis P. Gonzales of Austin, Jesse P. Gonzales of San Antonio, Carlos P. Gonzales of Dallas, Leonard P. Gonzales of Grand Prairie, Richard P. Gonzales of Arlington; 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Reymundo Bernard MIDLAND -- Reymundo Bernard, 79, of Midland, a retired employee of Midland Independent School District, died Friday, June 5, 1998, in a Midland hospital. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Monday at Ellis Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with the Rev. Art Flores officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home. He was born in Midland. He was Catholic. Survivors: Wife, Susie Torres Bernard of Midland; sons, Robert Bernard of Odessa, Henry Bernard of Midland, Raymond Bernard of Carlsbad, N.M., Billy Jo Bernard and Edward Bernard, both of Midland; brother, Joe Bernard of Midland; sisters, Carolina Hernandez and Gloria Martinez, both of Midland; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Charlie Daniels ODESSA -- Charlie Max Daniels, 82, of Odessa, a retired welder, died Thursday, June 4, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital following a lengthy illness. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Hubbard-Kelly Chapel with the Rev. W.R. Daniels officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Fayette County and moved to Odessa in 1952 from Luling. He was Baptist. Survivors: Daughter, Geraldine Sue Glass of Odessa; son, Charlie Max Daniels Jr. of Odessa; brother, Richard Daniels of Luling; sisters, Irene O'Riley of Lockhart, Lorene Toungate of Austin, Alienn Warner of Round Rock; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Faye Hubbard CRANE -- Faye Clara Hubbard, 91, of Arizona, died Saturday, May 23, 1998, in Arizona. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Dorothea Street Church of Christ with Ric Allen officiating. She was born in New Boston. Survivors: Robert Earl Hubbard of Arizona; sisters, Grace Satterfield of Midland, Lillian Ashley of Snyder; and five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Eva Rangel CRANE -- Eva Ruth Rangel, 72, of Lamesa, a homemaker, died Friday, June 5, 1998, in Lamesa. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Vaughn Ross officiating. Burial will be at Crane County Cemetery. Arrangements by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Homes. She was born in Kemp, Okla., and had been a resident of Lamesa for 15 years. She was Baptist. Survivors: Daughter, Jo Ann Hagler of Crane; son, Earl D. Bonner Jr. of Cathlamet, Wash.; brother, Billy Richardson of Paducah; sister, Mary Henderson of Floydada; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Armando Sotelo ODESSA -- Armando Garcia Sotelo, 48, of Odessa, a retired driller in the oilfield, died Friday, June 5, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Martinez Funeral Home. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. He was born in Del Rio and had been a resident of Odessa for 20 years after moving from Monahans. Survivors: Wife, Martha Sotelo of Odessa; father, Ricardo M. Sotelo of Odessa; sons, Robert Joe Sotelo of Norfolk, Va., Michael Allan Sotelo, Armando Heredia, Afrian Adonis Sotelo and Adam Sotelo, all of Odessa; daughters, Myra Ann Sotelo of Kenai, Ark., Josie Ramirez and Melissa Ann Marichalar, both of Odessa; brothers, Fernando G. Sotelo of Monahans, Rodolfo G. Sotelo and George G. Sotelo, both of Odessa; sisters, Diane S. Heredio of Monahans, Mary Ann Harris of Odessa; and 12 grandchildren. Goldie Umfress MIDLAND -- Goldie Mae Umfress, 71, died Saturday, June 6, 1998, at a local hospital. Services are pending with Thomas Funeral Home. June 8, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Edna Digby ODESSA -- Edna Digby, 80, of Odessa, a homemaker, died Sunday, June 7, 1998, at her residence. Services will be held at 4 p.m. today at Hubbard-Kelly Chapel with the Rev. Clydell Chapman officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Meade, Kan., and moved to Odessa in 1961 from Andrews. She was a Baptist. Survivors: Son, Larry Digby of Odessa; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Annie Duvall FORT WORTH -- Annie I. Duvall, 75, of Odessa, a homemaker, died Monday, June 1, 1998, in Arlington. Services were held June 4, 1998, at Greenwood Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Sixth and Jackson Church of Christ in Odessa. Burial was in Greenwood Memorial Park. Arrangements by Greenwood Funeral Home. She was born in Ranger. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors: Husband, Lawrence H. "Larry" Duvall Jr. of Odessa; daughter, Laura Holland of Arlington; sisters, Alline Webb, Billie Webb and Tully Russell, all of Odessa; and one grandchild. Cecil Edwards ODESSA -- Cecil Howard Edwards, 62, of Odessa, owner of Edwards Body Shop, died Sunday, June 7, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Wayne Ziegler officiating. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Abilene. Survivors: Wife, Blanche Edwards of Odessa; sons, Tommy Edwards and Steven Edwards, both of Odessa; daughters, Susan Percifield of Odessa, Cynthia Light of Monahans; brothers, Alfred Edwards of Odessa, Guy Edwards Jr. of Roanoke, Va.; sisters, Faye Edwards of Odessa, Virginia Tandy of Amarillo; and 11 grandchildren. Eddie Houston ODESSA -- Eddie Charles Houston, 29, of Odessa, an oilfield roughneck, died Thursday, June 4, 1998, at his residence. Services will be held at 10 a.m. today at the chapel of Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors with the Rev. James P. Bridges officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. He was born in Artesia, N.M., and moved to Odessa in 1991 from Midland. Survivors: Wife, Sherri Houston of Odessa; daughters, Courtney McAlister and Tabitha McCalister, both of Lubbock; parents, Terry and Sandy Houston of Midland; brother, David Houston of Cypress; and grandparents, Bernilda Houston of Artesia, N.M., Beatrice Hegwer of Albuquerque, N.M. Stella Rogers ANDREWS -- Stella Mae Rogers, 48, of Andrews, an employee of Bealls Department Store, died Saturday, June 6, 1998, at Permian General Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Henson officiating. Burial will be at Andrews Old Cemetery. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home. She was born in Odessa and moved to Andrews in 1965. She was a Baptist. Survivors: Son, Andrew Glenn Rogers Jr. of Andrews; sisters, Sindy Vodron of New Braunfels, Kathrine Ruth Cagle of Lake Whitney, Martha Williams of Midland; brothers, Robert Sears of Fort Worth, Larry Sears and Jerry Sears, both of Andrews, Johnny Rogers of Arkansas, Steve Rogers of Lamesa, Wesley Rogers and Lesley Rogers, both of Dallas. Rowena Sparks ANDREWS -- Rowena Sparks, 82, of Andrews, died Sunday, June 7, 1998, at Permian General Hospital. Services are pending with McNett Funeral Home. June 9, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Roy Knott EUNICE, N.M. -- Roy Knott, 91, of Eunice, N.M., a retired lease operator for ARCO, died Sunday, June 7, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tommy Jared officiating. Burial will be at Brunson Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Calvary Funeral Home. He was born in Frost and moved to Eunice, N.M., in 1994 from Odessa. He was Methodist. Survivors: Wife, Emma Agnes "Dollie" Knott of Eunice, N.M.; daughters, Nelta Whitley and Martha Farris, both of Midland; son, LaRoy Knott of Albuquerque, N.M.; sister, Cleo Jarratt of Dallas; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Jane O'Neal SEMINOLE -- Jane O'Neal, 70, of Seminole, a homemaker, died Monday, June 8, 1998, at Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Community Chapel with the Rev. Derrell Evins officiating. Burial will be at Gaines County Cemetery. Arrangements by Boyer Funeral Home. She was born in Buffalo, N.Y., and moved to Seminole in 1988 from Dallas. Survivors: Husband, J.E. O'Neal of Seminole; daughter, Kathy Allen of Sache; brother, Arthur Schwan Jr. of Mesa, Ariz.; and six grandchildren. Gene Owens PECOS -- Gene Owens, 69, of Pecos died Sunday, June 7, 1998, at his residence. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Greer Willis officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home. He was born in Durant, Okla., and was a lifelong resident of Pecos. He was Baptist. Survivors: Wife, Beatrice Owens of Pecos; sons, Darren Owens of College Station and Tim Owens of Midland; daughters, Holly Barrett of Austin, Linda Meadows of Grapevine; brothers, Bruce Owens of Nedville, Marcos Owens and Charles Owens, both of Silver City, N.M.; sisters, Susie Wicker of Oklahoma City, Jessie Moore of Durango, Colo., Mary Jo Hooker of Albuquerque, N.M.; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Simon Patino PECOS -- Simon Patino, 58, of Pecos, an employee of the Health and Sanitation Department, died Saturday, June 6, 1998, at Memorial Hospital in Midland. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Catherine's Catholic Church. Burial will be at Toyah Cemetery. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. He was born in Pecos and was a lifelong resident. He was Catholic. Survivors: Wife, Mary Patino of Pecos; father, Lucio Patino Sr. of Pecos; son, Simon Patino Jr., Ray Patino and Eddie Patino, all of Pecos; sisters, Jesusita Brito of Phoenix, Isabel Patino of Odessa, Elva Saucedo of Phoenix, Vickie Mendoza of Odessa and Modesta Patino of Phoenix; brothers, Manuel Patino of California, Pablo Patino of Odessa, Lucio Patino Jr. of Phoenix, Inez Patino of Odessa; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Jewel Sanders KERMIT -- Jewel Bertha Sanders, 83, of Wink, a homemaker, died Monday, June 8, 1998, at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Kermit Cemetery with the Rev. Tim Luttral officiating. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel Inc. She was born in Colorado City and was a resident of Wink for four years. Survivors: Sisters, Claytie Tant of Temple, Thelma Roman of New Jersey; two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Ethel Sego HASKELL -- Ethel Sego, 92, of Haskell, a homemaker, died Saturday June 6, 1998, at Haskell Memorial Hospital. Services were held Monday, June 8, 1998, at First Baptist Church with the Revs. Jim Turner and Dusty Garison officiating. Burial was in Willow Cemetery. Arrangements by Holden-McCauley Funeral Home. She was born in Camel and was a longtime Haskell resident. She was Baptist. Survivors: Daughters, Joyce Davis of Haskell, Mary Francis Rhoads of Munday, Flora Pace of Haskell, Frankie Alvis of Odessa; brother, Frank Bledsoe of Hobbs, N.M.; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Rowena Sparks ANDREWS -- Rowena Sparks, 82, of Andrews, a homemaker, died Sunday, June 7, 1998, at Permian General Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Laird officiating. Burial will be at Andrews Old Cemetery. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home. She was born in Parker County and moved to Andrews in 1942 from Seminole. She was Baptist. Survivors: Daughters, Mickey Green, Pat Reid and Nancee Hanks, all of Andrews; son, Roy Marvin Sparks of Dallas; sister, Pauline Laird of Odessa; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Goldie Umfress MIDLAND -- Goldie Mae Umfress, 71, of Midland, a retired employee of Dairy Queen, died Saturday, June 6, 1998, at a local hospital. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home. She was born in Oklahoma and had lived in Midland for 30 years. Survivors: Sons, Benjamin C. Umfress of Odessa, George L. Umfress of Morgan City, La., Billy B. Umfress of Midland; daughters, Nellie M. Jackson of Marita, Ga., Opal Elam of Devine, Betty Sue Lovelady of Palestine, Jo Ella Curry of Midland; brothers, Jackie Howell, Bobby Howell, Jimmy Howell and Billy Howell, all of Eufala, Okla.; sisters, Robbie Billingsley of Enis, Okla., Minnie Piercy of Libera, Kan., Linda Briskill of Elkton, Ken., Edith Kidd of Erick, Okla.; 27 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Lillian Wallace ODESSA -- Lillian Mae Wallace, 103, of Odessa, a retired seamstress, died Friday, June 5, 1998, at her residence. Services will be held at 1 p.m. today at St. James Baptist Church with the Rev. R.T. McNeil officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. She was born in Caldwell. She was Baptist. Survivors: Daughter, Lee Ester Wallace of Odessa; three grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. June 10, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Estanilslao Cardona ODESSA -- Estanilslao Cardona, 83, of Odessa died Monday, June 8, 1998, at Deerings Nursing Home. Services will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Guadalupe, Distrito Bravo, Chihuahua, Mexico. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. He was born in Laguna Coahuila, Mexico. Survivors: Wife, Hermelinda Cardona of Odessa; sons, Antonio Cardona of Fabens, Ricardo Cardona and Wense Cardona, both of Odessa, Jesus Cardona and Jorge Cardona, both of Fabens; daughters, Anastacia Ramirez of El Paso, Emma Gutierrez and Rosario Franco, both of Odessa. CristaLee Cervantes ODESSA -- CristaLee C. Cervantes, infant daughter of Crispin Cervantes and LeeAnn Castillo, both of Odessa, died Monday, June 9, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Catholic graveside services will be said at 2 p.m. at Rose Hill Babyland Cemetery with Deacon Barney Rodriguez officiating. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. She was born in Odessa. Survivors: Parents; and grandparents, Jesus M. Rodiriguez and Maria De Jesus Rodriguez, Ismael Cervantes and Yamini Cervantes, all of Odessa. Charles Dunseth ODESSA -- Charles Edward Dunseth, 61, of Odessa died Sunday, June 7, 1998, at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at Rose Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Jess Little officiating. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. He was born in Dixon, Ill., and moved to Odessa in 1997 from Dallas. Survivors: None listed. Glen Haggard ANDREWS -- Glen Haggard, 60, of Andrews, a retired employee of El Paso Natural Company, died Tuesday, June 9, 1998, of Andrews. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Ted Short officiating. Burial will be at Andrews Old Cemetery. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home. He was born in Lamesa and moved to Andrews in 1971 from Kermit. He was a veteran of the National Guard. Survivors: Wife, C.J. Haggard of Andrews; daughter, Briana Haggard of Odessa; sons, Brian Haggard of Snyder and Jay Haggard of Lubbock; mother, Ola Mae Maxwell of Stanton; brother, R.E. Haggard of San Angelo; sister, Weladean Dickenson of Stanton; and two grandchildren. Millie Miller ANDREWS -- Millie Miller, 75, of Andrews died Tuesday, June 8, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Andrews Old Cemetery with the Rev. Bob Zap officiating. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home. She was born in Nocona and moved to Andrews in 1960 from Odessa. She was member of First Christian Church. Survivors: Son, Jim Miller of Andrews; brother, Jack Henley of Nocona; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Jocelyn Brown ODESSA -- Jocelyn D. Brown, 71, of Odessa died Tuesday, June 8, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelley Funeral Home. June 11, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Faustino Fierro ODESSA -- Faustino Fierro, 50, of Odessa, a backhoe operator for MECO, died Tuesday, June 9, 1998, at Odessa Regional Hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Martinez Funeral Home with the Rev. Dick Brown officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. He was born in Marathon and had lived in Odessa for 14 years. He was Catholic. Survivors: Sons, Faustino Fierro Jr. of Oklahoma, Derrick Fierro and Eric Fierro, both of Abilene; step-son, Andrew Salinas of Mesquite; daugther, Alma Yvette Munoz of Hosuton; step-daughter, Lisa Lopez of Amarillo; brothers, Mike Fierro, Manuel Fierro and Gabriel Fierro Sr., all of Odessa; sisters, Maria Elena Dominguez of Fort Stockton, Cornelia Astran of Arlington, Lupe Garcia of Odessa, Margarita Bersosa of Kermit, Anita Acosta of Fort Stockton; and three grandchildren. Francisco Nunez PECOS -- Francisco Nunez of Pecos, 81, of Pecos died Tuesday, June 9, 1998, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Big Spring. Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Friday at Santa Rose Catholic Church with the Rev. Antonio Mena officiating. Burial will be at Mount Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home. He was born in Redford and was a lifelong resident of Pecos. He was an Army veteran. He was Catholic. Survivors: Wife, Nora Nunez of Pecos; sons, Cris Nunez and Joe Nunez, both of Midland; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Celestine Porter MARFA -- Celestine Porter, 101, of Del Rio died Tuesday, June 9, 1998, in Del Rio. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Marfa Cemetery with the Rev. David Henry officiating. Arrangements by G.W. Cox Funeral Home. She was born in Amphion. Survivors: Daughters, Emogene Chancey of Odessa; sister, Margaret Matlock of Del Rio; three grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Velma Raughton STAMFORD -- Velma Raughton, 81, of Odessa, a homemaker, died Sunday, June 7, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Graveside services were held Tuesday, June 10, 1998, at Rockdale Cemetery. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Coleman, Okla., and moved to Odessa in 1975 from San Antonio. She was a Baptist. Survivors: Sons, Rex Raughton of Chandler, Jack Raughton of San Bernadino, Calif., Tony Raughton of Fort Wayne, Ind.; daughter, Billie Woodson of Odesa; 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. June 12, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Adran Acosta LOVINGTON, N.M. -- Adran Peppin Acosta, 19, died Tuesday, June 9, 1998, in Gaines County. Rosary was said June 11, 1998, at St. Thomas Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Thomas Catholic Church with the Rev. Franklin Eichhorst officiating. Burial will be at Lovington Cemetery. Arrangements by Bethany Funeral Home. He was born in Hobbs, N.M., and was a lifelong resident of Lovington, N.M. Survivors: Father, Pasqual Acosta of Hobbs, N.M.; step-mother, Christine Acosta of Hobbs, N.M.; daughter, Valerie Marie Acosta of Lovington, N.M.; step-sister, Melanie Perez of San Angelo; grandmother, Saturnina Acosta of Lovington, N.M.; grandparents, Aureliano and Josie Aranda of Odessa. Darla Anglin SEMINOLE -- Darla Anglin, 29, of Stone Mountain, Ga., an employee of Kirby Company, died Wednesday, June 10, 1998, at her residence. Services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Community Chapel with the Revs. Jessie Turner and Alvin Childers officiating. Burial will be at Gaines County Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Boyer Funeral Home. She was born in Seminole and moved to Stone Mountain, Ga., from Dallas. She was a member of Morning Star Church in Levelland. Survivors: Husband, Terry Anglin of Stone Mountain, Ga.; parents, Monroe and Betty Hill of Seminole; brothers, DeWayne Hill of Oklahoma City, James Hill of Frisco, Donald Hill of Plainview, Dwight Hill of Fort Sam Houston, Darrell Hill of Lubbock; Jonathan Hill, David Hill and Jerrold Hill, all of Seminole; sisters, Ruth Hill of Abilene, Janet Williams, Janice Bell and Debra Crow, all of Lubbock, Deanna Turner of Brownwood, DeAngela Sanders of Mesquite, Jacqueline Hill and Joan Adams, both of Seminole. William Daniels ODESSA -- William "Bill" Daniels, 75, of Odessa, died Wednesday, June 10, 1998, at Deerings Nursing Home. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Terry Wright officiating. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. He was born in Enloe and moved to Odessa in 1950. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors: Sons, Danny Daniels of Beaumont, Benny Ray Daniels of Commerce; sisters, Imogene Reed and Fannie Ashabranner, both of Odessa; and three grandchildren. Ronald Harbin IRVING -- Ronald "Lynn" Harbin, 51, of Irving, an employee of the City of Irving, died Wednesday June 10, 1998. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Brown's Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Brown's Memorial Funeral Home. He was born in Eastland. Survivors: Son, Rex Layne Harbin of Irving; daughter, Amy Lee Caldwell of Denton; sisters, Doris Wyatt of Rockwall, Loree Foster of Grand Prairie, Charlene Kimball of Brownwood, Patsy Herrington of San Antonio, Shirley Evans of Kingwood; brothers, Dale Harbin of Kermit, Wallace Harbin of Comanche, Wayne Harbin of Odessa, Wade Harbin of Burleson and Glynn Harbin of Dallas. Thomas Longman ALPINE -- Thomas Arthur Longman, 63, of Alpine, owner of Tom's Triangle Convenience Store, died Tuesday, June 9, 1998, at his residence after a lengthy illness. Rosary was said June 11, 1998, at Geeslin Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Burial will be at Elm Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Geesling Funeral Home. He was born in Henry, Ill., and moved to Alpine in 1976. Survivors: Wife, Jean Longman of Alpine; daughters, Theresa Roberts of Allen, Karen Wong of Dallas, Laurie Longman of Austin; sister, Marjorie Oswald of Cedarburg, Wisc.; and eight grandchildren. Elva Smith BRENHAM -- Elva Smith, 88, of Brenham, a retired nurse, died Wednesday, June 10, 1998, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Bryan. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Brenham Church of Christ with David Mahan and Larry Embry officiating. Burial will be at Masonic Cemetery in Chappell Hill. Arrangements by Brenham Memorial Chapel. She was born in Junction and was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors: Son, Clyde Perry Smith of Odessa; daughter, Lois Perry Richardson of Brenham; sister, Ethel M. Scott of Bloomington, Ind.; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Lugean Carr McCAMEY -- Lugean Carr, 76, of Mccamey died Thursday, June 11, 1998, at Memorial Hospital in Midland. Services are pending with Richard W. Box Funeral Home. Victor Griffin ODESSA -- Victor Dale Griffin, 79, of Odessa, died Thursday, June 11, 1998, at his residence. Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. June 13, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Lu Gean Carr MCCAMEY -- Lu Gean Carr, 76, of McCamey died Thursday, June 11, 1998, at Memorial Hospital and Medical Center in Midland. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Bryan Crittendon officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Richard W. Box Funeral Home. She was born McCamey and was a lifetime resident. She was Baptist. Survivors: Son, Paul Carr of Odessa, and one grandchild. Mary Cates ODESSA -- Mary Frances Cates, 81, of Odessa, a retired employee of Quicksilver Clothiers, died Wednesday, June 10, 1998, at her residence. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Hubbard-Kelly Chapel with Rev. Dr. David Mindel officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Seymour and moved to Odessa in 1946 from McCamey. She was Methodist. Survivors: Son, Rodney Cates of Pasadena, Calif.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Victor Griffin ODESSA -- Victor Dale Griffin, 79, of Odessa, a retired letter carrier, died Thursday, June 11, 1998, at his residence. Services will be held at 4 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church Chapel with the Rev. Jim Hawk officiating. Burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Missouri. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was Methodist. Survivors: Son, Steven Griffin of Odessa; daughters, Karen Chambers of Anchorage, Ala., Paula Ferguson of Houston, and Vicki McMeans of Hurst; and seven grandchildren. Robert Malone SEMINOLE -- Robert J. Malone, 83, of Seminole, a former oilfield worker, farmer and rancher, died Thursday, June 11, 1998, at Seminole Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at South Seminole Baptist Church with the Rev. Shane Kinnison officiating. Burial with Masonic graveside rites will be at Gaines County Cemetery. Arrangements by Roger Pool Funeral Home. He was born in Abilene and moved to Seminole in 1934. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors: Daughter, Mary Patricia Chancellor of Dallas; son, Robert Earl Malone of Clovis, Calif.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Jim Dan Moore ODESSA -- Jim Dan Moore, 35, of Houston, mid-level manager for Professional Turf Inc., 35, died June 10, 1998 at his residence. Memorial services will held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Asbury United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kathryn Strempke officiating. Arrangements by Cristo Rey Funeral Home of Houston. He was born in Iraan. Survivors: Sons, Christopher Moore of Odessa and Colton Moore of Bryan; his mother, Sheila Moore of Alpine; his father and stepmother, Joe and Janiece Moore of Fort Davis; brother, John Moore of Irving; sister, Julia Graham of Odessa; stepsister, Dawn Anderson of Colorado Springs; and stepbrother, Dayne Sanders of Colorado Springs. June 14, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Fred Hobbs ANDREWS -- Fred L. Hobbs, 67, owner of Rockhill 66 service station, died Friday, June 12, 1998, in Odessa. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at McNett Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Ernest L. Easley officiating. Burial will be at Andrews North Cemetery. Arrangements made by McNett Funeral Home. He was born in Aledo. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and First Baptist Church. Survivors: Wife, Kathe Hobbs of Odessa; sons, Darrell Hobbs of Mesquite and Kerry Hobbs and Ronnie Hobbs, both of Odessa; daughter, Kary Ann Hobbs of Odessa; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Evelyn Nance ODESSA -- Evelyn W. Nance, 85, of Odessa and Austin, died Saturday, June 13, 1998 at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Luther Sanderson ODESSA -- Luther Sanderson, 82, of Odessa, died Saturday, June 13, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. A.C. Washington CRANE -- A.C. "George" Washington, 72, died Saturday, June 13, 1998. Arrangements are pending with Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. Abraham Womack ODESSA -- Abraham "Zeb" Womack, 78, of Midland died Friday, June 12, 1998, at his residence. Arrangements are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. June 15, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Ricky Allen MONAHANS -- Ricky Allen, 35, a chef, died Tuesday, June 9, 1998, in Galveston. Graveside services will be held today at 2 p.m. at Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements made by Harkey Funeral Home. He was born in Monahans June 27, 1962. Survivors: Mother, Billie Anderson of Dallas; brothers, Claude Allen of Wichita Falls, Robert Allen and Rodrick Washington, both of Dallas, Wayne Allen of Fort Stockton and Robert Washington II of Amarillo; sisters, Serata Chapman, DeLosie Lee and Thelma Knox, all of Dallas, Mae Helen Washington of Monahans, Camilla Smith of Joplin, Mo., Cynthia Titus of Monahans and Crystal Washington of Amarillo. Joyce Chaffin ODESSA -- Joyce Chaffin, 65, died Saturday, June 13, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Crane Cemetery with the Rev. Jess Little officiating. Arrangements made by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born Feb. 18, 1933, in Waynesboro, Miss. and had lived in Odessa 20 years. She was a Baptist. Survivors: Husband, Joe Chaffin of Odessa; daughters, Robbie Mohr of San Angelo and Bobbie Smith of Odessa; mother, Annie Fulton of San Angelo; one brother, four sisters, seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Marion Russell PECOS -- Marion Russell, 75, died Sunday, June 14, 1998, at her home. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. today at Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Charles McIntire officiating. Arrangements made byPecos Funeral Home. She was born in Pecos and was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Survivors: Aunt, D.H. Armstrong of Austin. Luther Sanderson ODESSA -- Luther Leland Sanderson, 82, died Saturday, June 13, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements made by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Bartonville Oct. 30, 1915. He had lived in the Odessa-Midland area since 1987. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors: Wife, Mary Jeanette Sanderson of Odessa; sons, Roger Sanderson of Odessa and Larry Sanderson of Lewisville; daughter, Myrna Teague of Odessa; three brothers, three sisters, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Elroy Underwood JOURDANTON -- Elroy Dene "Roy" Underwood, 62, died Thursday, June 11, 1998, in Austin. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Tri-City Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Waldon Harris officiating. Burial will be at Jourdanton City Cemetery. Arrangements made by Tri-City Funeral Home. He was born July 29, 1935, in Eastland County. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the First Christian Faith. Survivors: Wife, Yvonne T. Underwood of Jourdanton; daughters, Tammy Underwood and Tracy Johnston, both of Jourdanton and Gradene Arthur of Austin; brothers, Gene Underwood of Odessa and Larry Underwood of Seagoville; six grandchildren. A.C. Washington CRANE -- A.C. "George" Washington, 72, died Saturday, June 13, 1998, in an Odessa nursing home. Services will be at 3 p.m. today at First Baptist Church with the Rev. David Miracle officiating. Burial will be at Crane County Cemetery. Arrangements made by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. He was born Oct. 27, 1925, in Cass County. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors: Wife, Bonnie Washington of Crane; son, Tommy Washington of Stephenville; daughters, Sherri Cox of Crane and Gloria Rainer of Lamesa; brothers, Donald Washington of Linden, Doyle Washington of Lubbock and Reece Washington of Arlington; 10 grandchildren. Abraham Womack ODESSA -- Abraham "Zeb" Womack, 78, a retired U.S. postal worker, died Friday, June 12, 1998, at his residence. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rose Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Simpson officiating. Arrangements made by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born April 19, 1920, in Noodle. Survivors: Wife, Gladys Womack of Odessa; sons, John H. Womack of Midland and Kenneth Womack of Trenton; daughter, Elsie Hullum of Brownwood; sisters, Martha Brooks of Lovington, N.M. and Louis Gatz of Dallas; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Jimmie Fletcher ODESSA -- Jimmie H. "Jim" Fletcher, 67, died Saturday, June 13, 1998, at his residence. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Odessa Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dick Brown officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements made by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born Aug. 11, 1930, in Jacksonsville. He was a Baptist. Survivors: Wife, Grace Fletcher of Odessa; seven sons, five daughters, three brothers, five sisters, 33 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Nathan Kreutzer ODESSA -- Nathan Lucas Kreutzer, 12, of Odessa died Saturday, June 13, 1998, at Methodist Hospital in Lubbock. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Bishop Spencer Thompson officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. He was born July 21, 1985 and he was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors: Parents, Gerald and Leslie Kreutzer of Odessa; brothers, Dereck Kreutzer, Jerry Blake Kreutzer, Eric Dean Kreutzer, all of Odessa; sisters, Elissa Ann Kreutzer, of Odessa; grandparents, Jerome and Ruth Kreutzer of Odessa and Gay Joyner of Odessa. Evelyn Nance ODESSA -- Evelyn Woosley Nance, 85, died Saturday, June 13, 1998, in Austin. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Methodist Church. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements made by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born March 8, 1913, in Trenton and had lived in Odessa since 1937. Survivors: Daughter, Kay Nance Townsend of Austin; son, James B. Nance II of Austin; sister, Betty Lou Pinkerton of Odessa; seven grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Lea Tripp ODESSA - Lea Tripp, 75, died Sunday, June 14, 1998, at her residence. Arrangements pending with Martinez Funeral Home. June 17, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Richard Anderson EUNICE, N.M. -- Richard "Dick" Anderson, 67, of Eunice, N.M., a retired treasurer for Colborn Company, died Sunday, June 14, 1998, at Methodist Hospital in Lubbock. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Caywood officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Brunson Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Calvary Funeral Home. He was born in Ranger and moved to Eunice, N.M., in 1984 from Houston. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was Baptist. Survivors: Wife, Glenda Anderson of Eunice, N.M.; son, Walter Kilpatrick of Kaufman; and sister, Barbara Colborn of Odessa. Jose Barrera PECOS -- Jose M. Barrera, 52, of Pecos, a maintenance worker for Anchor West Inc., died Monday, June 15, 1998, at Reeves County Hospital. Rosary was said June 16, 1998, at Pecos Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. today at Santa Rosa Catholic Church. Burial will be at Mount Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home. He was born in Serro Alto, Mexico, and was a lifelong resident of Pecos. He was Catholic. Survivors: Wife, Rachel Barrera of Pecos; sons, Jaime Barrera, Israel Barrera, Jose Cruz and Gilbert Barrera, all of Odessa; father, Pablo Montoya of Pecos; step-mother, Esther Luna of Pecos; sisters, Antonia Gomez, Margarita Baeza, Emma Carrasco, Armida Rico, all of Pecos, Elvira Mendoza of Crystal City, Otilia Valenzuela, Delia Montoya and Ninfa Hernandez, all of Odessa; brothers, Andres Montoya and Epifanio Montoya, both of Pecos, Willie Montoya of San Antonio, Benito Montoya and Tiodoso Montoya, both of Odessa; and nine grandchildren. Charles Millen ODESSA -- Charles Millen, 71, of Odessa, died Sunday, June 14, 1998, at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 9 a.m. today at Ector County Cemetery wiht the Rev. Jess Little officiating. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. He was born in Chicago, Ill. Marie Miller ODESSA -- Marie Hollowell Miller, 52, of Odessa, a realtor, died Monday, June 15, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors with the Revs. Johnny Witherspoon and Charles Hollowell officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. She was born in Honey Grove. She was Baptist. Survivors: Husband, Wayne Miller of Odessa; mother, Modicar Ross of Odessa; brothers, Charles Ray Hollowell and Jerry Partridge, both of Odessa. Eldon Van Zant ODESSA -- Eldon Wesley Van Zant, 36, of LaPorte died Sunday, June 14, 1998, at his residence. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Randy Unruh officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. at Seagraves Cemetery. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. He was born in Richmond, Mo. Survivors: Wife, Terry Van Zant of LaPorte; son, Jason Van Zant of La Porte; daughters, Amber Van Zant and Jennifer Van Zant, both of LaPorte; parents, Maxine Smith and Eldon Van Zant, both of Lexington, Okla. and step-father, George Smith of Richmond, Mo.; brothers, Junior Van Zant and Robert Van Zant, both of Lexington, Mo.; sisters, Elda Nacol of LaPorte, Marilyn Van Zant, Carolyn Van Zant, Sharolyn Van Zant and Evelyn Van Zant, all of Lexington, Mo. June 18, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Hattie Cox MONAHANS -- Hattie Lou Cox, 94, of Monahans, a homemaker, died Tuesday, June 16, 1998, at Monahans Senior Health Center. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. today at Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. She was born in Texas. Survivors: Son, Milton Blackwell of Waco; daughter, Kay Zocher of Monahans; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Bertha Laskowski NEWARK, Texas -- Bertha "Bea" Laskowski, 53, of Odessa, a retired employee of Leisure Foods, died Friday, May 29, 1998, in Newark. Memorial services were held June 8, 1998, at Grace Baptist Church with the Rev. David Isbell officiating. She was born in Killbuck, N.Y., and moved to Newark from Odessa. Survivors: Husband, David Hill of Newark, Texas; son, Dan Laskowski of Atlanta; daughter, Beth Hedgpeth of Fort Collins, Colo.; sister, Rae MacKinder of Phoenix; and six grandchildren. Oscar Strong FORT STOCKTON -- Oscar Muriel Strong, 82, of Fort Stockton, a retired operation and maintenance supervisor for Northern Natural Gas, died Tuesday, June 16, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Larry Krueger officiating. Burial will be at Easthill Cemetery. Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. Survivors: Wife, Dana Strong of Fort Stockton; sons, Orville Wayne Strong of Corpus Christi, Melvin Oscar Strong of Port Lavaca; daughters, Sharon Lee Spear of Santa Anna, Calif., Linda Rae Harrison of Weatherford; brothers, Charles Strong of Dakota City, Neb., Melvin Strong of Omaha, Neb., Vernon Strong of Albany, Ill., Willis Strong of Omaha, Neb. and Bradley Strong of South Sioux City, Neb.; sister, Dorothy Chamberlain of Schuyler, Neb., eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Thomas Swift LUBBOCK -- Thomas E. Swift, 93, of Lubbock, a retired pumper for AMCO, died Tuesday, June 16, 1998, at St. Mary's Hospital in Lubbock. Services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Resthaven Chapel with the Rev. Jim Brown officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. today at Andrews County Cemetery. Arrangements by Resthaven Funeral Home. He was born in DeQueen, Ark., and moved to Lubbock in 1987 from Andrews. He was a Baptist. Survivors: Daughter, Dorris Martin of Lubbock; brothers, Ewell W. Swift of Broken Bow, Okla., Clyde Swift of Texarakana, Ark., Henry Swift of San Antonio; sisters, Ruby Capps of Olney, Gertrude Ray of Pittsburg, Texas; and two grandchildren. Jamesetta Williams ODESSA -- Jamesetta Williams, 74, of Odessa died Monday, June 15, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Parks Memorial Church of God in Christ with the Rev. Jackie Riles officiating. Burial will be at Odessa Cemetery. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. She was born in Vernon. Survivors: Son, Lester B. Williams of Dallas; daughters, Shirley Williams of Odessa, Rosalee Haynes of Las Cruces, N.M.. Surella Diane Canada of Lake Jackson; brothers, Willie Cunningham and Marvin Cunningham, both of Fort Worth; sister, Mildred Phillips of Fort Worth; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. June 19, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Mark Barbee LUBBOCK -- Mark L. "Lew" Barbee, 78, of Lubbock, a retired employee of Phillips Petroleum Company, died Tuesday, June 16, 1998, at University Medical Center. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Franklin-Bartley Chapel with the Rev. Mike Schafer officiating. Burial will be at Peaceful Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements by Franklin-Bartlett Funeral Home. He was born in Bartlesville, Okla. He was an Army Air Corp veteran of World War II. He was Methodist. Survivors: Wife, Nadine Barbee of Lubbock; daughter, Lavonne Gothard of Lubbock; brothers, Carl Barbee of Townsend, Del., Grover Barbee of Bartlesville, Okla., and Kirby Barbee of Oklahoma City; sisters, Grace Billam of Bartlesville, OKla., Conney Allan of West Memphis, Ark., Jerry Barbee of Seneca, Mo., and Alois Tiner of Odessa; two grandchildren and one great-grandchildren. Maggie Bippes PECOS -- Maggie Bippes, 80, of Pecos, died Wednesday, June 16, 1998, at her residence. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bruce Abbott officiating. Burial will be at Mount Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home. She was born in Adel, Iowa, and was a lifelong resident of Pecos. She was Methodist. Survivors: Sons, Donald Bippes of Pecos and Melvin Bippes of Dumas; daughter, Mary Ann Sewalt of Fort Worth; sister, Sarah Samples of Fenton, Mo.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Kenneth Cable NORMAN, Okla. -- Kenneth Cable, 79, of Norman, Okla., a retired fire marshal for the City of Odessa, died Monday, June 15, 1998, at his residence. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Primrose Chapel. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Norman, Okla. Arrangements by Primrose Funeral Home. He was born in Noble, Okla., and moved to Norman in 1978 from Odessa. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was Baptist. Survivors: Brother, Walter Cable of Everett, Wash. Steven Compton TOYAH -- Steven Compton, 45, of Pecos, a minister, died Tuesday, June 16, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Toyah Baptist Church with the Revs. J.R. Wooten and James Henderson officiating. Burial will be at Toyah Cemetery. Arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home. He was born in San Angelo and was a lifelong resident of Pecos. He was Baptist. Survivors: Mother, Betty Compton of Toyah; grandmother, Sarah Lay of San Angelo; sons, Joshua Lee Compton of Bluemound and David Hampton of Fort Stockton; daughters, Sandra Jarrett and Cindy Bagley, both of Pecos and Anne Orona of Monahans; brother, Damon Compton of Toyah; sister, Diana Tollett of Toyah; and eight grandchildren. Anabel Elizondo ODESSA -- Anabel Acosta Elizondo, 58, of Odessa, a retired nurse's aide, died Tuesday, June 16, 1998, her residence. No services will be held. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. She was born in Fort Stockton and had lived in Odessa for one year. Survivors: Father, Carlos Acosta of Odessa; mother, Simona Acosta of Odessa; daughters, Lydia Olgin of Odessa; Belinda Sue Olgin-Benavides of Albuquerque, N.M., Elizabeth Elizondo of Lubbock; sons, Rick Elizondo of Odessa and Ronald Olgin of Diamond Bar, Calif.; sisters, Lydia Rodriguez of Baldwin Park, Calif., and Elva Sanchez of Grand Prairie; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Cornelia Trejo FORT STOCKTON -- Cornelia S. Trejo, 82, of Odessa, a homemaker, died Wednesday, June 17, 1998, at her residence. Rosary will be said at 7 tonight at Fort Stockton Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday af St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Bernardito Getigan officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. She was born in Ozona and moved to Odessa in 1961 from Fort Stockton. Survivors: Husband, Hermilo Trejo of Odessa; sons, Dan Almodova of Fort Stockton and Ubaldo Luna of Fort Worth; daughters, Senaida A. Munoz of Odessa, Delia A. Ramirez and Maria S. Aldomova, both of Fort Stockton and Crestina A. Sanchez of Segoville; sisters, Jacinta White of Borger and Denis Moran of Ozona; brother, Teofilo Sanchez of Sheffield; 27 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Charles Allred ODESSA -- Charles Allred, 80, of Odessa, died Thursday, June 18, 1998, at Parks Methodist Retirement Village. Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Lavern Mann ODESSA -- Lavern Mann, 69, of Schertz, died Monday, June 15, 1998, at her residence. Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Betty Townsend ODESSA -- Betty Lee Townsend, 70, of Odessa, died Wednesday, June 17, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services are pending with Martinez Funeral Home. June 20, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Willis Allred ODESSA -- Willis C. Allred, 80, of Odessa, a retired independent contractor, died Thursday, June 18, 1998, at Parks Methodist Retirement Village. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Cumberland Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Craig Martindale officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Maud, Okla., and was a long-time resident of Odessa. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was Presbyterian. Survivors: Wife, Alba Allred of Odessa; sons, Richard Allred of Odessa, Louis Allred of Dallas; daughter, Carol Sue Dehay of Odessa; sisters, Marjorie Sanders of Odessa, Wanda Thompson of Odessa; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Reggie Bagley ANDREWS -- Reggie Bagley, 83, of Andrews, a retired county employee, died Thursday, June 18, 1998, at his residence. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dr. H.A. Hanks officiating. Burial will be at Andrews Old Cemetery. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home. He was born in Bruno, Ark., and moved to Andrews in 1952 from Brownfield. He was Baptist. Survivors: Wife, Vivian Bagley of Andrews; sons, Larry Bagley of St. Mary, Ga., Clark Bagley and Paul Bagley, both of Andrews; daughters, Marthelle Willis of Escondido, Calif., Sherry Lemons of Canyon; step-son, Larry Wolfe of Breckenridge; step-daughters, Nadean Shipley, Maxine Kinney and Janice Brown, all of Andrews, Carolyn Myers of Odessa, Shirley McWilliams of Greenwood; sister, Irene Johnson of Tucson, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, 35 step-grandchildren and 32 step-great-grandchildren. Winona Baker ODESSA -- Winona Darlene Baker, 64, of Odessa, a retired school teacher, died Friday, June 19, 1998, at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Dr. Ernest Easley officiating. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Iraan. She was Baptist. Survivors: Husband, Harold F. Baker of Odessa; brother, Nelson Starr of Lewisville; and sister, Charlene Jones of Austin. Louisa Garza MORTON -- Louisa Garza, 63, of Morton, a homemaker, died Thursday, June 18, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Rosary was said June 19, 1998, at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Ann's Catholic Church with the Rev. Ricardo Salidtos and Alfredo Franco officiating. Burial will be at Morton Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Homes. She was born in Karnes City, and was a longtime resident of Morton. She was Catholic. Survivors: Sons, Arnold Cano of Odessa, Jerry Cano of Tulsa, Okla.; daughters, Mary Linda Mendoza of Fresno, Calif., Ellen Ruiz of Morton, Connie Gardner of Levelland, Armandina Rosales of Tulsa, Okla., Louisa Urias of Odessa; brothers, Daniel Casarez of Whiteface, Manuel Casarez of Fort Worth, Henry Casarez of Morton, Robert Casarez of Morton; sisters, Ofelia Sepulbeda of Morton, Lupe Sanchez of Odessa, Marta Gloria Garcia of Levelland; 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Maude Johnson VEGA -- Maude "Meg" Johnson, 72, of Vega, a homemaker, died Wednesday, June 17, 1998, in Odessa. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. James Peach officiating. Arrangements by Vega Funeral Home. She was born in Maydelle. Survivors: Son, Dennis Hall of Odessa; daughter, Peggy L. Stapleton of Trinidad, Colo.; sisters, Margie Tedford of Dallas, Jolly McKinley of Grants, N.M., Patsy Myers of Moriarty, N.M., Lucille Green of Laport; Calvina Donathon of Bullhead City, Lorie Guias of Dallas; brothers, Ernest Fennell and Pete Fennell, both of Vernal, Utah, Grady Fennell Dayton, Jessi Fennell of Moriarty, N.M.; step-sons, Billy Evans of Odessa, Eddie Evans of Iraan, Eugene Evans of Shamrock, N.M.; step-daughter, Sherry Aishman of Iraan; 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Lavern Mann ODESSA -- Lavern L. Mann, 69, of Schertz, a retired registered nurse, died Monday, June 15, 1998, at her residence. Services will be held at Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord with the Rev. Douglas Schoelles officiating. Burial will be at Ector County Cemetery. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Abilene and was a longtime resident of Odessa. She was Methodist. Survivors: Daughters, Michelle Lippe of Schertz, Carla Wilder of New Orleans; son, Scott Mann of Louisiana; brother, Calvin Laird of Ruidoso, N.M.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Seth Hubbard MONAHANS -- Seth Lee Hubbard, 89, of Monahans, a retired office manager, died Thursday, June 18, 1998, at Monahans Senior Health Center. Services will be held at 2 p.m Sunday at Harkey Funeral Chapel. Arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. He was born in Comanche County. He was Baptist. Survivors: Wife, Doris Hubbard of Monahans; son, Don Hubbard of Dallas; and two grandchildren. Stoney Music JAL, N.M. -- Stoney Virgil Music, 93, of Jal, N.M., a retired carpenter, died Thursday, June 18, 1998, at Hobbs Health Care Center. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Patti Butts officiating. Burial will be at 11 a.m. at Jal Cemetery. Arrangements by Calvary Funeral Home. He was born in Coryell County. He was Methodist. Survivors: Wife, Myrtle Mae Music of Jal, N.M.; daughters, Mary Claydean Elkins of Jal, N.M., Madge Music Pinder of Stuart, Fla.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Rudy Valle MONAHANS -- Rudy Martinez Valle, 48, of Monahans, died Wednesday, June 17, 1998, at his residence. Rosary was said June 19, 1998, at Harkey Funeral Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. John's Catholic Church with the Rev. John Lucido officiating. Burial will be at Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. He was born in Monahans. He was Catholic. Survivors: Brothers, Mike Valle and Joe Valle, both of Monahans, Paul Valle of Odessa, Richard Valle of Abilene; sisters, Susie Cardona of Lamesa, Susana Martinez, Eufemia Reyes, Epifania Enriquez and Beatrice McGuire, all of Monahans. Clarence Sadler ODESSA -- Clarence Sadler, 69, of Odessa, died Friday, June 19, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services are pending with Martinez Funeral Home. June 21, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Clarence Sadler ODESSA -- Clarence Sadler, 69, of Odessa, an oil field worker for Bop Shop, died Friday, June 19, 1998 at Medical Center Hospital. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Matthews Baptist Church with the Revs. Anthony Slack and Rufus McClain officiating. Burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. He was born in Valley Mills. He lived in Odessa for 44 years. Survivors: Wife, Ola Mae Sadler of Odessa; sons, Larry Gene Sadler of Waco, Clarence Sadler Jr. of El Paso and Anthony Ray Sadler of Arlington; daughters, Wanda Sadler of Dallas and Diane Glutz of North Carolina; brothers, William Sadler and Laurice Sadler of Waco, Dwight Snell of Dallas and Melvin Morris Sadler of Valley Mills; sisters, Phara Lee Curtis, Joyce Tucker, Joann Johnson and Sheila Wait all of Waco; father, Melvin Sadler of Valley Mills; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. John Wheeler ANDREWS -- John L. Wheeler, 77, of Andrews, a welder for Phillips Petroleum, died Friday, June 19, 1998 at the V.A. Medical Center in Big Spring. Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Chapel in Andrews with the Revs. H.A. Hanks and Tommy Thatcher officiating. Cremation was under the direction of McNett Funeral Home of Andrews. He was born in Miami, Okla. He served in the Navy in World War II. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors: Wife, Marion Wheeler of Andrews; sons, John D. Wheeler of San Angelo, Daniel A. Wheeler of Andrews and Michael L. Wheeler of Graham, Wash.; daughter, Lorna Phillips of Fort Stewart, Ga.; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. June 22, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Bond Bradford PECOS -- Bond Bradford, 89, of Pecos, an accountant, died Thursday, June 18, 1998, at Reeves County Hospital. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church with the Rev. Clark Ford of Midland officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home. He was born in Sweetwater. He was a member of the First Christian Church. SURVIVORS: Daughters, Joanne Doak of Albuquerque, N.M., Kathren C. Bradford of Bedford and Linda J. Bowden of Wichita Falls; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mike Nesbit HEWITT -- Mike Nesbit, 43, of Hewitt, a managing partner with Bush Golden Crisp Chicken, died Friday, June 19, 1998, at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Gonzales Memorial Park in Gonzales. Arrangements by Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco. He was born in Sulphur, La. He was a 1973 graduate of Odessa High School. SURVIVORS: Mother, Betty Jean Pearson; brothers, Tommy Sandlin of Rosenburg, Keith Bush of Robinson and Earl Nesbit of San Antonio and four nieces and nephews. June 23, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Velma Bozeman STAMFORD -- Velma Bozeman, 96, of Stamford, a homemaker, died Sunday, June 21, 1998, at a local nursing home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Kinney Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ted Miller officiating. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery. Arrangements by Kinney Funeral Home. She was born in Collin County and had lived in Stamford since 1971. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Survivors: Sister, Gladys Harmon of Houston. Ernest Miles ODESSA -- Ernest Miles, 80, of Odessa, died Wednesday, June 17, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Ector County Cemetery. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Mansfield, La., and moved to Odessa in 1976 from Fort Worth. He was Baptist. Survivors: Wife, Tommie Miles of Odessa. Fran Perry GEORGETOWN -- Fran Perry, 71, of Georgetown, retired executive director of Stonehaven Center, died Monday, June 22, 1998, at Park Place Nursing Home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at Presbyterian Cemetery. Arrangements by Cook-Walden/Davis Funeral Home. She was born in Merkel and moved to Georgetown in 1987. She was Presbyterian. Survivors: Daughters, Libby Denton of Tuole, Utah, and Ginny Bratrud of San Jose, Calif., Gena Lutz of Georgetown; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Betty Storey ODESSA -- Betty Jean Storey, 61, of Odessa, died Monday, June 22, 1998, at her residence. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Hubbard-Kelly Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Sulphur Springs and moved to Odessa in 1969 from Monahans. She was Baptist. Survivors: Husband, Tommy Storey of Odessa; son, Steven Storey of Odessa; daughter, Debbie Blackstock of Olney; sister, Myra Sue Jenkins of Odessa; and one grandchild. Betty Townsend ODESSA -- Betty Townsend, 70, of Odessa, a retired nurse, died Wednesday, June 17, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Highland and Bunche Church of Christ with Gene Collins officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. She was born in Palestine. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors: Sons, Jewel David Townsend of Houston, Joseph Lee Townsend of Sweetwater, Samuel Lee Townsend of Abilene and David Lee Townsend of Odessa; daughters, Ella Jewel Davis and Linda Kay Busby, both of Midland, and Teresa Kelly Townsend of Big Spring; brothers, Robert Kay Jones of Midland, and Walter Reece Jones of Tye. June 24, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Bonnie Beckett EUNICE, N.M. -- Bonnie Renteria Beckett, 67, of Eunice, N.M., a homemaker, died Sunday, June 21, 1998, at her residence. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Calvary Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Jared officiating. Burial will be at Brunson Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Calvary Funeral Home. She was born in Marathon and moved to Eunice, N.M., in 1979 from San Jose, Calif. She was Catholic. Survivors: Daughter, Jo Ann Ortega of Eunice, N.M.; sisters, Rosa Lee Renteria of Odessa and Eliza Estrada of Marathon; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Irene Garzon PECOS -- Irene Orona Garzon, 60, of Pecos, homemaker, died Thursday, June 18, 1998, in Bakersfield, Calif. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at Santa Rosa Catholic Church. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home. She was a lifelong resident of Pecos. She was Catholic. Survivors: Daughter, Isabel Garzon of Bakersfield, Calif.; sons, Ernesto Orona and Luiz Garzon Jr. of Bakersfield, Calif.; brothers, Manuel Orona of Stockton, Calif., Santiago Orona, Leandron Orona, Fernando Orona Sr., Jesse Orona, Casmiro Orona, all of Pecos, Ramon Orona of Midland; sisters, Maria Licon of Pecos, Maria Alvarado of Fort Davis, Maria Lobato of Littlefield and Ramona Cortez of Lamount, Calif.; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Lucille Halamicek MCCAMEY -- Lucille Halamicek, 96, of McCamey, died Monday, June 22, 1998, at the Upton County Convalescent Center. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Resthaven Cemetery with the Rev. Jodie Windbigler officiating. Arrangements by Richard W. Box Funeral Home. She was born in Bellville and moved to McCamey in 1926. She was Baptist. Survivors: Son, Eddy Halamicek of McCamey. Jesse Henderson ODESSA -- Jesse W. Henderson, 83, of Odessa, died Tuesday, June 23, 1998, at Brownwood Medical Center Hospital. Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. June 25, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Peggy Dalton MONAHANS -- Peggy Ann Dalton, 44, of Monahans, a homemaker, died Tuesday, June 23, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Harkey Funeral Home with the Rev. Wanda Lemons officiating. Arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. She was born in Cortland, N.Y. She was a member of the New Life Center. Survivors: Husband, Amuel Dalton of Monahans; parents, Sherman and Gertrude Edwards of Monahans; sons, Samuel Dalton of Mansfield, Jessie Dalton of Midland; brothers, Danny Edwards of Glendale, Ariz., John Edwards of Kansas City, Mo.; and two grandchildren. Roman Gonzalez ODESSA -- Roman M. Gonzalez, 75, of Odessa, a retired employee of Comanche Feed Yard, died Tuesday, June 23, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today and Friday at Martinez Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with the Rev. Luis Cepeda officiating. Mass will also be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Fort Stockton. Burial will be in Fort Stockton Cemetery. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. He was born in Sanderson. He was Catholic. Survivors: Wife, Guadalupe Gonzalez of Odessa; sons, Ramon Gonzalez Jr. of Midland, Raymond Gonzalez and Stephen Gonzalez Sr., both of San Angelo; step-son, Mark Anthony Lujan of Odessa; daughters, Esmeralda Cuellar and Susie Nelson, both of San Angelo, Elva Sanchez of Odessa, Lucy Belen Gonzalez and Mary Alice Gonzalez, both of San Angelo, Alejandro Escamilla Sr. of Sanderson, Rosendo Casias Jr. of Fort Stockton, Eugenio Marquez of Dixie, Calif.; step-daughters, Yvonne Trevino and Martha Gonzales, both of Fort Stockton; sisters, Elena Gonzalez of Fort Stockton and Barbara Valles of Monahans. Jesse Henderson ODESSA -- Jesse W. Henderson, 83, of Brownwood, a retired oilfield dispatcher and longtime Odessa resident, died Tuesday, June 23, 1998, at Brownwood Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Robert Fletcher officiating. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Paris and was a longtime resident of Odessa. He was Baptist. Survivors: Son, Clayton W. Henderson and Edgar L. Henderson, both of Dallas; step-son, Lee Dool of Houston; daughter, Nina Gray of Brownwood; sisters, Josie Davis of Oklahoma City, Edna Rittenberry of Odessa, Marie Webb of Dallas; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Robert Ayers ODESSA -- Robert Ayers, 50, of Midland, died Wednesday, June 24, 1998, in Crane. Services are pending with Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Dan French ODESSA -- Dan Kermit French, 81, of Odessa, died Wednesday, June 24, 1998, at his residence. Services are pending with Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. Gene Sumruld Gene Edward Sumruld ODESSA -- Gene Edward Sumruld, 55, of Odessa, died Tuesday, June 23, 1998, in Crane. Services are pending with Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. June 26, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Elbert Archer FORT STOCKTON -- Elbert H. Archer, 70, of Fort Stockton, a retired test engineer at Firestone's test track, died Wednesday, June 24, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Fort Stockton Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Miles officiating. Burial will be at East Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. He was born in Corsicana and moved to Fort Stockton in 1937 from Corsicana. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was Presbyterian. Survivors: Wife, Darlene Archer of Fort Stockton; sons, Ricky Archer of Houston and Randy Archer of Fort Stockton; sister, June Archer of Corsicana; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mildred Chandler CRANE -- Mildred Chandler, 74, of Crane, a retired judge, died Thursday, June 25, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Richard W. Box Funeral Home with the Rev. Ric Allen officiating. Burial will be at Crane County Cemetery. Arrangements by Richard W. Box Funeral Homes. She was born in London, Texas. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors: Son, Greg Earl of Midland; mother, Elsie Pearl of Crane; sisters, Nell Brookshire of Odessa, Melva Campbell of Fort Worth, Sandy Allred of Farmington, N.M.; brothers, Carlton "Corky" Pearl of Slidell, La., Michael Pearl of Jackson, Miss.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Luella Cox PARIS, Texas -- Luella Lottie Cox, 78, of Powderly, a retired associate of Gray's Cafe, died Wednesday, June 24, 1998, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Arthur City Baptist Church with the Rev. Wilbur Simmons officiating. Burial will be at Forest Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements by Fry & Gibbs Funeral Home. She was born in Gorman. She was Baptist. Survivors: Sons, James F. Cox Jr. of Krum and Charles W. Cox of Powderly; sister, Louise Smith of Fort Worth; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. John Freeman CLYDE -- John Smith Freeman, 107, of Clyde, a retired rancher, died Wednesday June 24, 1998, at an Abliene Hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bailey Funeral Home with John Freeman, Bill Freeman and Doug Barron officiating. Burial will be in Clyde Cemetery. Arrangements by Bailey Funeral Home. He was born in Troy, Ala. Survivors: Daughters, Johnnie Irene Hammett of San Saba and Mary Lou Hudnall of Odessa; son, William B. "Billie" Freeman of Clyde; 19 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Evelyn Odom KERMIT -- Evelyn Odom, 72, of Kermit, a retired bookkeeper, died Wednesday, June 24, 1998, at Winkler County Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Randy Houston officiating. Burial will be at Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel Inc. She was born in Colorado City and was a 62-year resident of Kermit. She was Baptist. Survivors: Husband, Cecil Odom of Kermit; sons, Randy Odom of Lakin and Ricky Odom of Midland; daughters, Sherrilyn Blase of San Angelo and Vicky Kvasnicka of Gilbert, Ariz.; step-mother, Lee Lipham of Kermit; brothers, James E. Lipham and Bill Lipham, both of Odessa, and Ronnie Lipham of Plano; sister, Wanda Cooper of Kermit; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Dan French ODESSA -- Dan Kermit French, 81, of Odessa died Wednesday, June 24, 1998, at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Bobby Phillips officiating. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. He was born in Turkey, Texas. Survivors: Wife, Fay French of Odessa; sons, Robert French of Santa Fe, N.M., and Donny French of Granbury; daughters, Melva Smith and Carolyn Fridag, both of Granbury; step-daughter, Lucille McMurray of Odessa; brothers, Roy French of Odessa, Daryl French and Volton French, both of Granbury; sister, Helen Wilson of Roswell, N.M.; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Pete Briones ODESSA -- Pete Briones, 58, of Odessa died Wednesday, June 24, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services are pending with Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. Lawrence Kidwell ODESSA -- Lawrence Kidwell, 76, of Odessa died Wednesday, June 24, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Artrue Norris ODESSA -- Artrue "Artie" Norris, 72, of Garland died Thursday, June 25, 1998, at Silver Leaves Nursing Home in Garland. Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Minnie Williams ODESSA -- Minnie Lee Williams, 82, of Odessa died Thursday, June 25, 1998, at New Horizons Nursing Center. Services are pending with Frank W. WIlson Funeral Directors. June 27, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Rhonda Berry SEMINOLE -- Rhonda Gail Berry, 38, of Hobbs, N.M., a homemaker, died Thursday, June 25, 1998, at Yoakum County Hospital in Denver City. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Westside Church of Christ with James T. Smith officiating. Burial will be at Gaines County Cemetery. Arrangements by Boyer Funeral Home. She was born in Muleshoe, and moved to Hobbs, N.M., in 1993 after moving from Seminole. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors: Mother, Helen Berry of Seminole; son, Gary Don Berry of Hobbs, N.M.; brothers, Gene Berry and Steven Berry, both of Seminole; sisters, Beverly Combs of Artesia, N.M., Debra Cottrell of Seminole, and Sherry Moore of Azel. Pete Briones ODESSA -- Pete Briones, 58, of Odessa died Wednesday, June 24, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. Francis Frey officiating. Burial will be at Lamesa Memorial Park in Lamesa. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. He was born in San Antonio. Survivors: Wife, Lusinda Briones of Odessa; sons, Ben Briones of Odessa, Eric Briones of San Diego; brothers, Valente Briones of Dallas and Benny Briones of Midland; sister, Beatrice Briones of Lamesa; and one grandchild. Lawrence Kidwell ODESSA -- Lawrence Kidwell, 76, of Odessa, a retired receiving clerk in the retail grocery business, died Wednesday, June 24, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Steve King officiating. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Chetopa, Kan., and moved to Odessa in 1947 from Breckenridge. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of First Christian Church. Survivors: Wife, Billie Kidwell of Odessa; son, Lawrence Edwin Kidmell Jr. of Germany; daughters, Roxie Kidwell of Odessa, Connie Davis of Monahans; brother, Robert Kidwell of Oklahoma; sister, Florence Edna Baker of Odessa; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Artrue Norris ODESSA -- Artrue "Artie" Norris, 72, of Dallas, a retired bookkeeper, died Thursday, June 25, 1998, at Silver Leaves Nursing Home in Garland. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Eddie Parrish officiating. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Floydada and moved to Odessa from Goldsmith. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors: Sons, David Norris of Lagrange and Raymond Norris of Knoxville, Tenn.; daughters, Nancy Norris of Odessa, Sherry Hudman of Dallas; brothers, Pete Ratliff of Fort Sumner, N.M., Joe Ratliff of Albuquerque, N.M., Bill Ratliff of Clovis, N.M.; sister, Leta Partain of Garland; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mary Varley OAKWOOD -- Mary John Varley, 68, of Odessa, a retired school teacher, died Thursday, June 25, 1998, at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Oakwood City Cemetery. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Greenville and moved to Odessa in 1951 from Austin. She was Methodist. Survivors: Husband, Roy Varley of Odessa; and brother, Cross Moore of Oakwood. Margaret Neill OZONA -- Margaret Culp Neill, 84, of Ozona, died Thursday, June 25, 1998, in a San Angelo hospital. Services are pending with Preddy Funeral Home. June 28, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Marie Ash ODESSA -- Marie Ash, 75, of Odessa, a homemaker, died Saturday, June 27, 1998, in an Odessa hospital. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 29, 1998, at Trinity Memorial Park with Dr. Claude Craven officiating. Arrangements by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. She was born in Fluvanna. She was Baptist. Survivors: Husband, Bob Ash of Odessa; daughters, Melva Shearin of Big Spring and Pam Beck of Abilene; son, Gene Patton of Gene; step-sons, Link Ash and Matt Ash both of San Antonio; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. William Holiman MIDLAND -- William T. Holiman, 65, of Midland,a long-time shop foreman for the City of Midland, died Saturday, June 27, 1998, at his residence. Services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Pipkin Funeral Home Chapel in Midland with the Rev. Gale Wilson officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday following a short graveside service at Arden Cemetery near San Angelo. He was born near Energy in Comanche County. He was a member of the Permian Basin Farmers Market Association. Survivors: Wife, Shirley Lorraine Holikman of Midland; son, Monte L. Holiman of Magnolia; daughter, Jeanne L. Armstrong of Midland; sister, Elsie Harper of San Angelo; brother, Odis M. Holiman of Midkiff and three grandchildren. Willard Huntington JAL, N.M. -- Willard Vernon Huntington, 76, of Jal, N.M., a retired warehouse supervisor for El Paso Natural Gas, died Thursday, June 25, 1998, at Columbia Lea Regional Hospital in Hobbs, N.M. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Jal First Baptist Church. The Rev. Micheal May of Jal Church of God officiated. He was assisted by Brother G.A. Magee of Jal First Baptist Church. Burial was in Jal Cemetery. Arrangements by Calvary Funeral Home. He was born in Sabanna. He was in the U.S. Navy. Survivors: Wife, Pat Huntington of Jal, N.M.; son, Mike Allen Huntington of Jal, N.M.; daughter, Verna Jean Jinkins of Carlsbad, N.M.; step-son, Johnny Hewett of Albuquerque, N.M.; step-daughters, Sharian Clinton of Jal, N.M., Janet Bailey of Houston and Vicki Kelton of Jal, N.M.; sisters, Alona Helena Gilbert of Austin and Dessie Haurel of Midland; brother James Huntington; ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Margaret Neill OZONA -- Margaret Culp Neill, 84, of Ozona, died Thursday, June 25, 1998, in a San Angelo hospital. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 1998, in Crane County Cemetery in Crane. Arrangements by Preddy Funeral Home. Survivors: Daughters, Kay Nash of Ft. Gibson, Okla. and Roylan Sullivan of Ozona; sister, Sue Vincius of Mansfield; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Elton Wallace LUTHER -- Elton Wallace, 67, of Luther, an accountant, died Wednesday, June 24, 1998, at Scenic Mountain Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 29, 1998, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Burial will follow in Mount Olive Memorial Park. Arrangements by Myers & Smith Funeral Home and Chapel. He was born in Big Spring. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served as a local bishop for eight years. Survivors: Wife, Jeanette Wallace of Luther; sons, DeWayne Wallace of Kermit, Davis Wallace of Georgia and Douglas Wallace of Provo, Utah; daughters, Lisa Bernet of San Antonio, Marsha Meeks of Lake Whitney and Aimee Wallace of Luther; sister, Marie Ervin of Austin and 23 grandchildren. June 29, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries George DeRusha KERRVILLE -- George Washington "Joe" DeRusha, 78, of Kerrville, died Saturday, June 27, 1998, in Kerrville. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana with Dr. David Hale officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Corley Funeral Home. He was born in Emhouse. He was a former Odessa resident. Survivors: Sons, Joe L. DeRusha of Leander and Martin DeRusha of Arlington; seven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Mary Holliday ANDREWS -- Mary Fae Holliday, 61, of Andrews, died Saturday, June 27, 1998, at the Andrews Healthcare Center. Visitation will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. today at McNett Funeral Home. Cremation will follow under the direction of McNett Funeral Home. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home. She was born in Cisco. She was Baptist. Survivors: Husband, H.B. "Doc" Holliday of Andrews; sons, Allen Holliday of San Antonio, James Holliday of Wolfforth, Richard Holliday of Odessa and Shawn Holliday of Odessa; mother, Eva Kinard of Cisco; brother, Lee Edwin Kinard of Cisco; sisters, Norma Curr of San Antonio, Eva Joe Hollis of Junction and Ida Cofen of Tyler and four grandchildren. Ofelia Perez ODESSA -- Ofelia Alvarado Perez (Trevino), 44, of Odessa, died Saturday, June 29, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Mass will be held at 2 p.m. today at Holy Redeemer with Father Chavez officiating. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today in Angeles Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home. She was born in Mexico. Survivors: Husband, Alberto Charles Perez of Odessa; daughters, Annette Alvarado Trevino of Dallas and Abigail Alvarado Perez of Odessa; parents, Pablo Alvarado Sr. and Manuela F. Alvarado; grandmother, Anna Maria Flores; brothers, Ruben Alvarado, Victor Alvarado, Pablo Alvarado Jr. and Raymond Alvarado all of Odessa; sister, Anna Gomez of Odessa. Stanley Black ODESSA -- Stanley M. Black, 55, of Odessa, died Sunday, June 28, 1998, at his residence. Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Daulton Criswell ODESSA -- Daulton L. Criswell, 76, of Andrews, died Sunday, June 28, 1998, at his residence. Services are pending with McNett Funeral Home. F. Earl Marshall ODESSA -- F. Earl Marshall, 82, of Odessa, died Sunday, June 28, 1998, at his residence. Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Victoria Olivas ODESSA -- Victoria Olivas, 13, of Odessa, died Saturday, June 27, 1998, in Lubbock. Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. June 30, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Stanley Black ODESSA -- Stanley Black, 55, of Odessa, a salesman, died Sunday, June 28, 1998, at his residence. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hubbard-Kelly Chapel with the Rev. Sam Jordan officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Friona and moved to Odessa in 1960 from Amarillo. He was a member of the Assembly of God. SURVIVORS: Son, Timothy Black of Scottsdale, Ariz.; daughter, Kristi Jarrett of Odessa; mother and step-father, Thelma and Marvin Buck of Odessa; father and step-mother, Mayo and Pauline Black of Fort Stockton; half-sister, Lois Lee Beam of Houston; half-brother, Lloyd Black of Austin; step-sisters, Barbara Murphree of Fort Stockton, Billie Shelton of Maryland; step-brother, Bill Shelton of Crane; and three grandchildren. Mamie Blisset MONAHANS - Mamie Lucille Blissett, 95, of Monahans, a homemaker, died Sunday, June 28, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. today at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Barry Klemphauer officiating. Burial will be at Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. She was born in Jones County. She was Baptist. SURVIVORS: Son, Orville Finley of Andrews; daughters, Jenny Lind Malone and Joan Cox, both of Monahans; sister, Lora Roles of Moxiee, Wash.; 10 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Dalton Criswell ANDREWS - Dalton L. Criswell, 76, of Andrews, a retired teacher, died Sunday, June 28, 1998, at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Andrews North Cemetery with the Revs. H.A. Hanks and Dr. Shane Barnes officiating. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home. He was born in Throckmorton County and moved to Andrews in 1956 from Hereford. He was Baptist and a World War II veteran. SURVIVORS: Wife, Katie Criswell of Andrews; daughters, Vickie Jones of Atlanta, Ga., and LaNae McClure of Sterling City; brother, Warren A. Criswell of Bay City; one grandchild and two step-grandchildren. Pearl McKeown JAL, N.M. - Pearl McKeown, 95, of Fort Stockton, former owner of Ready to Wear Shop in Jal, N.M., died Sunday, June 28, 1998, at Pecos County Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church with the Revs. Larry Krueger and L.V. "Blackie" Ellison officiating. Burial will be at Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel Inc. She was born in Board Camp, Ark., and moved to Fort Stockton five years ago from Jal, N.M. She was Methodist. SURVIVORS: Daughters, Faye Bryant and Kate Butler, both of Fort Stockton; sister, Rose Ward of Prescott, Ariz.; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Finis Marshall ODESSA - Finis Earl Marshall, 82, of Odessa, a retired welder, died Sunday, June 28, 1998, at his residence. Services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at Midessa Heights Baptist Church with the Rev. Vondell Drinkard officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrnangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Eastland County and moved to Odessa in 1936 from Eastland County. He was Baptist. SURVIVORS: Son, Lewis Marshall of Odessa; daughters, Pat Marshall and Diana Marshall, both of Odessa, Betty Jones of New Orleans, Kim Dunn of Dallas and Sonya Roy of Lawton, Okla.; sisters, Pepper Porter and Lera Phillips, both of Amarillo, Lucille Chambliss of Reno, Nev.,Wanea Keeton of Fort Worth and Jeanie Tacott of Orange County, Calif.; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Carlos Olivas ANDREWS - Carlos C. Olivas, 18, a cement construction worker, died Saturday, June 27, 1998, near Andrews. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home. He was born in Levelland and lived in Odessa. SURVIVORS: Mother, Margarita Colegio of Ojinaga, Mexico; brothers, Humberto Linares, Eduardo Linares and Guadalupe Aldape, all of Ojinaga, Mexico. Ofelia Perez ODESSA - Ofelia Alvarado Trevino Perez, 44, of Odessa, died Saturday, June 27, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with the Rev. Frank Chavez officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. She was born in Mexico. SURVIVORS: Husband, Alberto Charles Perez of Odessa; daughters, Annette Alvarado Trevino of Dallas and Abigail Alvarado Perez of Odessa; parents, Pablo Alvarado Sr. and Manuela F. Alvarado of Odessa; grandmother, Anna Marie Flores of Hereford; brothers, Ruben Alvarado Jr., Victor Alvarado, Pablo Alvarado Jr. and Raymond Alvarado, all of Odessa; sister, Anna Gomez of Odessa. Bertie Rodgers ROSCOE - Bertie Lee Rodges, 73, of Odessa, a homemaker, died Monday, June 29, 1998, at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Roscoe Cemetery with Dick Brown officiating. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home. She was born in Seep Springs. SURVIVORS: Husband, William Frank Rodgers of Odessa; sons, Robert Joe Miller of San Angelo, Curtis Monroe Miller of Roswell, N.M., and Jimmy Leon Miller of Odessa; step-son, Mike Rodgers of Cleburne; step-daughter, Carolyn Gardner of Midland; sister, Marie Shugart of Austin; and 18 grandchildren. Helen Ruckett ODESSA - Helen Steward Ruckett, 75, of Odessa, a retired school cafeteria worker, died Monday, June 29, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Bethlehem Baptist Church with the Rev. J.L. Terry Sr. officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery in Midland. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Waco. She was Baptist. SURVIVORS: Husband, Henry Ruckett of Odessa; daughters, Helen Terry, Pearlie Williams and Ruby Daniels, all of Odessa; brothers, Sherman Steward Jr., Robert Lee Steward and L.V. Steward, all both of Waco; sister, Elbessie Brown of Waco; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Lillie Stain SAN ANTONIO - Lillie Mae Stain, 93, of San Antonio, a retired employee of Ector County Library, died Saturday, June 27, 1998, at Northeast Baptist Hospital after a brief illness. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bellevue Cemetery. Arrangements by Sunset Memorial Park & Funeral Home. She was born in Cheapside and moved to San Antonio in 1997 from Odessa. She was Presbyterian. SURVIVORS: Son, Charles Allen Stain of San Antonio; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Gene Sumruld ODESSA - Gene Edwin Sumruld, 55, of Odessa, a wireline operator for Sierra Well Service, died Tuesday, June 23, 1998, at his residence. Services were held June 27, 1998, at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Ernest Easley officiating. Burial was at Snyder Cemetery. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. He was born in Snyder and moved to Odessa in 1968 from Snyder. SURVIVORS: Wife, Phyllis Sumruld of Odessa; son, Jay Sumruld of Midland; daughters, Kleta Wallace of Midland, Stacy Pool of Odessa; and nine grandchildren.