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The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ *********************************************************************** May 1, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Doris Cordero TRACY, Calif. -- Doris Jane Cordero, 60, of Tracy, Calif., a sales representative for McWhorter's Stationary, died Saturday, April 25, 1998, at Kaiser Hospital in Walnut Creek, Calif. Private services will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. May 9 at 868 Williams St. Arrangements by Oak Park Hills Chapel in Walnut Creek, Calif. She was born Albuquerque, N.M., and moved to Tracy six years ago from Livermore, Calif. Survivors: Daughters, Loretta Gill of San Leandro, Calif., Dorothy Soldati of Castro Valley, Calif.; sons, Allen Stewart of Modesto, Calif., Roger Stewart of River Pines, Calif.; and seven grandchildren. Mary Dunlap TEAGUE -- Mary E. Dunlap, 49, of Teague, a trainer at Mexia State School, died Tuesday, April 21, 1998, at Mexia. Services were held April 25, 1998, at Eighth Avenue Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary house officiating. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Ricks Funeral Home in Teague. She was born in El Paso. Survivors: Mother, Thelka McLeod of Teague; husband, Marshall Dunlap of Teague; daughter, Tynia Sparks of West; sons, Trever Dunlap of Teague, Troye Dunlap of Conroe; brother, Wilfred McLeod of Odessa; sisters, Frances Livingston of El Paso, Loraine Rose of Dallas, Barbara Trexler of Teague; and one grandchild. Geneva Graves FORT STOCKTON -- Geneva Gladys Graves, 90, of Fort Stockton, a homemaker, died Wednesday, April 29, 1998, in Fort Stockton. Graveside services will be held at 5 p.m. today at East Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. She was born in Aurora, Mo., and had lived in Fort Stockton for two months after moving from Presidio. She was a Protestant. Survivors: Daughter, Colleen Welch of Odessa; sister, Hellen Rathky of Belleville, Ill.; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Wade Gunter ODESSA -- Wade Gunter, 74, of Odessa, former owner and operator of Western Trailer Sales, died Wednesday, April 29, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Sunset Memorial Gardens withe the Rev. Robert Fletcher officiating. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Merkel and moved to Odessa in 1942 from Merkel. Survivors: Son, Marion Wade Gunter Jr. of Odessa; daughter, Darlene Leadingham of Odessa; ten grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Robert Lenford ODESSA -- Robert Lenford Sr., 68, of Odessa, a retired employee of Jack Arledge Automotive, died Monday, April 27, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will held at 1 p.m. today at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church with the Rev. J.W. Hanson officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. He was born in Anadarko, Okla. He was a Baptist. Survivors: Wife, Dorothy Lenford of Odessa; son, Robert Lenford Jr. of Raleigh, N.C.; brothers, Harold Lenford of Los Angeles, Carl Lenford of Bryant, Billy Lenford of Houston; sisters, Jackie Beans of Ralls, Ocie Perry of Paris, Texas, and Faye Lenford of Los Angeles. Ruby Reed ODESSA -- Ruby Reed, 75, of Odessa, a retired licensed vocational nurse, died Wednesday, April 29, 1998. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at Hubbard-Kelly Chapel with the Rev. David Henry officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Shackleford County. Survivors: Husband, William Loyd Reed of Odessa; daughters, Gail Taylor and Linda Elrod, both of Odessa; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Pauline Barron ANDREWS -- Pauline Barron, 92, of Andrews died Thursday, April 30, 1998, at Permian General Hospital. Services are pending with McNett Funeral Home. Emma Kane ODESSA -- Emma Dona Kane, 82, of Odessa died Wednesday, April 29, 1998, at her residence. Services are pending with Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. May 2, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Pauline Barron ANDREWS -- Pauline Barron, 92, of Andrews, a homemaker, died Thursday, April 30, 1998, at Permian General Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Andrews Old Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Henson officiating. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home, Inc. She was born in Perryville, Ark. Survivors: Daughter, Eloise Young of Andrews; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Robert Hill PECOS -- Robert K. Hill, 87, of Kosse, a retired grocery store owner, died Thursday, April 30, 1998, at Crane County Care Center. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Mount Evergreen Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry D. Barker officiating. Arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home. He was born in Kosse. He was a Navy veteran. He was Methodist. Survivors: Wife, Fran Hill of Odessa; step-daughters, Virginia Brookshire of Austin, Nancy Jo Maninger of Fort Stockton, Meredith Ayers of Odessa, and Nona Lwek of Hurst; and 10 step-grandchildren. Emma Kane AMARILLO -- Emma Dona Kane, 82, of Odessa died Wednesday, April 29, 1998, at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home. She was born in Prairie View, Ark. Survivors: Son, Charles Michael Kane of Longview; daughters, Brenda Sue Story of Odessa, Doris Melissa Page of Wichita, Kan.; brothers, T.M. Jones of Elmore City, Okla.; sisters, Audra Johnson of Pine Bluff, Ark., Winnie Berry of Muleshoe, and Ruby West of Elmore City, Okla. Lula Lewers SWEETWATER -- Lula Viola Lewers, 86, of Odessa, a homemaker, died Friday, May, 1998, at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Sweetwater Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home. She was born in Port Lavaca and lived in Sweetwater before moving to Odessa. She was Baptist. Survivors: Daughters, Juan Dean Graham and Marjorie L. Lewers, both of Odessa; sons, Phillip R. Lewers of Ruskin, Fla., and Bennie Carl Lewers of Odessa; sisters, Sylvia Sandlin of Odessa, and Essie Waldhauser of Roby; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Mark Munsell DUBLIN -- Mark Munsell, 88, of Stephenville, a rancher, died Friday, May 1, 1998, at Mulberry Manor Nursing Home in Stephenville. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at Harrell Memorial Chapel with the Revs. Ronnie Calcote and Earl Baugh officiating. Burial will be at Pecan Cemetery. Arrangements by Harrell Funeral Home. He was born in Richland Springs and lived most of his life in Colorado. He was Baptist. Survivors: Sons, James Gail Munsell of Carlton, Kenneth Ray Munsell of Andrews, Bobby Dean Munsell of Knox City, Freddy Joe Munsell of Odessa; daughter, Judy Sue Littleton of Stephenville; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. May 3, 1998 Margaret Bilbrey ODESSA -- Margaret Oma Bilbrey, 83, of Odessa, a retired cook, died Friday, May 1, 1998, at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Ector County Cemetery with the Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Hutchinson, Kan., and moved to Odessa in 1957 from Hobbs, N.M. She was Methodist. Survivors: Daughters, Linda Bilbrey Orr of Odessa and Sue James Brundrett of Port Aransas; brother, George Storrs of Lubbock; sisters, Elva Batten of Hollis, Okla., Olien Bilbrey of Lockney, and Billie Behlen of Lubbock; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Hallie Wilhite SANDSPRINGS, Okla. -- Hallie Wilhite, 84, of Odessa, died Friday, May 1, 1998, at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Woodland Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. She was born in Mart. Survivors: Daughters, Barbara Singleton and Mary McCrary, both of Odessa; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Guillermo Lara ODESSA -- Guillermo ``Willie'' Olivo Lara, 64, of Odessa died Saturday, May 2, 1998, at Seabury Nursing Center. Services are pending with Martinez Funeral Home. Emily Moore ODESSA -- Emily L. Moore, 56, of Odessa died Saturday, May 2, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services are pending with Martinez Funeral Home. May 5, 1998 Kevin Baker ODESSA _ Kevin Alan Baker, 37, of Odessa, a carpenter, died Saturday, May 2, 1998, at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 4 p.m. today at Martinez Funeral Home. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. He was born in Long Beach, Calif., and moved to Odessa 10 years ago. He was Baptist. Survivors: Father, Cecil Edwards of Odessa; mother, Ann Edwards of Odessa; wife, Dixie Staats of Odessa; brothers, David Edwards of San Antonio, Troy Edwards of Odessa; sisters, Lezlee Castillo and Lisa Meador, both of Odessa. Davison GRANDFALLS _ Infant Davison, son of Jolo Juardo and Christina Davison of Grandfalls, died Saturday, May 2, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. He was born in Odessa. Survivors: Parents; grandparents, Bobby and Arlouweene Davison of Imperial, Thango and Olga Juardo of Grandfalls; great-grandfather, Robert Davison of Imperial; and great-great-grandfather, Damon Davison of Imperial. Lena Dunn FRANKSTON _ Lena Rae Dunn, 95, of Frankston, a homemaker, died Saturday, May 2, 1998, at her residence. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at Frankston Assembly of God with the Revs. J.A. Griffin and Michael Griffin officiating. Burial will be at Wofford Cemetery. Arrangments by Thompson Funeral Home. She was born in Henderson County and was a lifelong resident of Frankston. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Survivors: Son, Travis Dunn of Odessa; daughter, Vivian Folmar of Frankston; brothers, Alton Weesner of Jacksonville, Wilton Weesner of Collinsville, Okla.; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Emily Moore ODESSA _ Emily Moore, 56, of Odessa, an office manager and seamstress, died Saturday, May 2, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hubbard-Kelly Chapel with the Rev. Frank Chavez officiating. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Hubbard-Kelly Chapel. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in El Paso. Survivors: Sons, Jack Marcus Moore and John Michael Moore, both of Odessa; daughter, Julia Michelle Moore of San Antonio; mother, Martha S. Long of Odessa; brothers, Billy Long of El Paso, Richard Long of Virginia; sisters, Faviola Russell of Wichita, Kan.; and five grandchildren. Juan Sotelo FORT STOCKTON _ Juan A. Sotelo, 41, of Fort Stockton, died Sunday, May 3, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Templo Los Olivos with the Rev. Filimon Ponce officiating. Burial will be at East Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. He was born in La Rosita, Coahuila, Mexico, and had lived in Fort Stockton for three months after moving from Balmorhea. She was a member of an Evangelical church. Survivors: Parents, Manuel and Juana Sotelo of Fort Stockton; daughter, Michele Sotelo of Fort Stockton; brothers, Ernesto Sotelo of Hobbs, N.M., Arturo Sotelo of Huntsville; sisters, Maria Isabel Rodriguez of Fort Stockton, Maria S. Rey of Odessa, and Nora S. Leyva of Fort Stockton. Jesus Torres ANDREWS _ Jesus M. Torres Sr., 50, of Andrews, a mechanic, died Sunday, May 3, 1998, at Methodist Hospital in Lubbock. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with the Rev. Bernard Gully officiating. Burial will be at Andrews North Cemetery. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home. He was born in Mexico and moved to Andrews in 1985. He was Catholic. Survivors: Sons, Jesus M. Torres Jr., Javier Torres and Alex Torres, all of Andrews, Louis Torres, Jamie Torres and Freddy Torres, all of Denver, Colo.; daughters, Conscepcion Gomez of Andrews; brother, Genaro Torres of Mexico; and 10 grandchildren. Rene Junker MIDLAND _ Rene Junker, 78, of Midland, died Monday, May 4, 1998, at Westwood Medical Center. Services are pending with Ellis Funeral Home. May 6, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Eva Godfrey MIDLAND -- Eva Hayes Godfrey, 89, of Midland, retired owner of Lano Beauty and Barber Shop in Midland, died Monday, May 4, 1998, in an Odessa hospital. Services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at First Methodist Church Chapel with the Rev. David Miracle officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements by Pipkin Funeral Home. She was born in Vera, and moved to Odessa four years ago. She was Methodist. Survivors: Daughters, Judean Bennett and Nancy Stark, both of Odessa, Raynell Whitaker of Coleman; and eight great-grandchildren. Martina Gonzales ALPINE -- Martina Gomez Gonzales, 71, of Alpine, died Monday, May 4, 1998, at her residence. Rosary will be said at 8 p.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Beto Lopez officiating. Burial will be at Holy Angels Cemetery. Arrangements by Geeslin Funeral Home. She was born in San Jose and was a lifetime resident of the Big Bend area. Survivors: Husband, Manuel Gonzales of Alpine; sons, Vincent Gonzales of Kermit, Joe Gonzales of San Antonio, Emilio, Nabor, Luty and Leroy Gonzales, all of Alpine; daughters, Ernestina Lemmonds and Ester Escovedo, both of Cisco, Maria Lopez of Fort Stockton, Juana Stroud of Ranger, Maria Hernandez of Alpine, Lupe Munoz of Fort Stockton; brother, Catarino Gomez of Arizona; sisters, Santos Madrid of Jal, N.M., Nico Lara of Kermit; 23 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Clinton Hilditch MONAHANS -- Clinton Leon Hilditch, 79, of Monahans, a retired maintenance supervisor, died Monday, May 4, 1998, at his residence. Graveside services were held May 5, 1998, at Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. Survivors: No survivors listed. Wesley Phelps CRANE -- Wesley David Phelps, 14, of Crane, died Sunday, May 3, 1998, at Crane Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m today at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Lyndell Lee officiating. Burial will be at Crane County Cemetery. Arrangements by Richard W. Box Funeral Homes. He was born in Odessa and had lived in San Marcos and Odessa before moving to Crane. He was a student at Crane Middle School. Survivors: Mother, Penny Weatherby of Crane; father, Larry Phelps of Odessa; grandparents, Raymond and Dixie Weatherby of Crane, Elizabeth Phelps of Fort Worth; and brother, Blazer Phelps of San Marcos. Paula Sanchez PECOS -- Paula O. Sanchez, 80, of Toyah, a homemaker, died Tuesday, May 5, 1998, at Reeves County Hospital in Pecos. Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. today at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Emily Catholic Church with the Rev. Antonio Mena officiating. Burial will be at Toyah Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. She was born in Presidio and was a lifetime resident of Toyah. She was Catholic. Survivors: Husband, Bartolo L. Sanchez of Toyah; sons, Jesus Sanchez and Bartolo Sanchez, both of Toyah, Daniel and Domingo Sanchez, both of Odessa; daughters, Paula Sanchez and Elpidia S. Valdez, both of Toyah, Delma Machuca of Midland; brother, Jesus Ornela of Pecos; sisters, Carmen Sanchez of Balmorhea, Virginia Carrasco of Barstow; 25 grandchildren and seven great-grandchild. Janette Stallcup ODESSA -- Janette R. Stallcup, 53, of Odessa, a retired testing administrator, died Sunday, May 3, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Servivces will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Terry Pugh offficiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Burkburnett Cemetery in Burkburnett. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Oklahoma City. Survivors: Husband, Dick Stallcup of Odessa; sons, Richard E. Stallcuo of Lewisville, Steve W. Stallcup of Memphis, Tenn., Fred L. Stallcup III of Abilene; and brother, Perry W. Ellis of Austin. Olen Wilson ODESSA -- Olen Dewitt Wilson, 71, of Odessa, a retired industrial planter, died Monday, May 4, 1998, at Parks Methodist Retirement Village. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hubbard-Kelly Chapel with Jerry Rogers officiating. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Little River, Ark. He was a Jehovah's Witness. Survivors: Wife, Irma Irene Wilson of Odessa; step-son, Gary B. Wheeler of Sanger; step-daughters, Barbara Beasley of Tucumari, N.M., Connie Hood of Carlsbad, N.M.; brothers, Luther Wilson of Hayworth, Okla., Robert Wilson of Ashtown, Ariz., Martin Wilson of Texarkana, Ark.; and sister, Willie Mae Bailey of Little Rock, Ark. Arnaldo Villanueva ANDREWS -- Arnaldo Simon "Arnie" Villanueva, 30, of Andrews, died Monday, May 4, 1998, in Andrews. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with the Rev. Bernard Gulley officiating. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at McNett Funeral Home. Burial will be at Andrews North Cemetery. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home. He was born in American Falls, Idaho. He was Catholic. Survivors: Wife, Lee Villanueva of Andrews; daughter, Magen Guthrie of Andrews; sons, Miguel Villanueva and Daniel Villanueva, both of Andrews; brother, Enrique Villanueva of Mercedes; sisters, Adela Arispe of Andrews, Carmen Villanueva and Emma Mendez, both of Odessa, and Maria Abalos of Hico. Robert Tolbert ODESSA -- Robert Tolbert, 47, of Odessa, died Tuesday, May 5, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services are pending with Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. May 7, 1998 Lena Dunn FRANKSTON -- Lena Rae Dunn, 95, of Frankston, a homemaker, died Saturday, May 2, 1998, at her residence. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. today at Frankston Assembly of God with the Revs. J.A. Griffin and Michael Griffin officiating. Burial will be at Wofford Cemetery. Arrangments by Thompson Funeral Home. She was born in Henderson County and was a lifelong resident of Frankston. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Survivors: Son, Travis Dunn of Odessa; daughter, Vivian Folmar of Frankston; brothers, Alton Weesner of Jacksonville, Wilson Weesner of Collinsville, Okla.; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Eva Godfrey MIDLAND -- Eva Hayes Godfrey, 89, of Midland, retired owner of Lano Beauty and Barber Shop in Midland, died Monday, May 4, 1998, in an Odessa hospital. Services will be held at 4 p.m. today at First Methodist Church Chapel with the Rev. David Miracle officiating. Burial will be at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements by Pipkin Funeral Home. She was born in Vera, and moved to Odessa four years ago. She was a Methodist. Survivors: Daughters, Judean Bennett and Nancy Stark, both of Odessa; step-daughter, Raynell Whitaker of Coleman; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Leonardo Guerrero FORT STOCKTON -- Leonardo ``Yayo'' Guerrero, 71, of Fort Stockton, an employee of Pecos County Precinct 2, died Tuesday, May 5, 1998, at his residence. Rosary was said May 6, 1998, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with the Rev. David Herrera officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. He was born in Muzquiz, Mexico. He was a Catholic. Survivors: Wife, Margarita Avendono Guerrero of Fort Stockton; son, Victor Leonardo Guerrero of Fort Stockton; daughters, Mariza Guerrero Sanchez of Kermit, Mayte Guerrero Casas of Odessa; and three grandchildren. Marion Riggs ODESSA -- Marion Ellis Riggs, 72, of Odessa, a retired credit manager for JoAnn Shop, died Tuesday, May 5, 1998, at her residence. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church with the Rev. Michael A. Jasper officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. She was born in Warrington, England, and moved to Odessa in 1951. Survivors: Husband, Lindle C. Riggs of Odessa; daughter, Shirley Anderson of Abilene; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Frances Whatley AMARILLO -- Frances Marie Whatley, 74, of Amarillo, a retired school teacher, died Tuesday, May 5, 1998, in Amarillo. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Paramount Baptist Church. Arrangements by Schooler Funeral Home Inc. She was born in New Boston and moved to Amarillo from Brownwood in 1992. She was a Baptist. Survivors: Daughter, Jeanelle Saylor of Amarillo; son, David Whatley of Illinois; brothers, Hiram Duffer Jr. of Waco, Douglas Duffer of Wichita, Kan., Johnny Duffer of Auburn, Wash.; and two grandchildren. Stella Deaver ANDREWS -- Stella Deaver, 89, of Andrews, died Wednesday, May 6, 1998, at Permian General Hospital. Services are pending with McNett Funeral Home. May 8, 1998 Sofia Acosta FORT STOCKTON -- Sofia S. Acosta, 99, of Fort Stockton, a retired cook and maid at the Spring Hurst Motel, died Wednesday, May 6, 1998, at her residence. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church with the Rev. Jim Chaumont officiating. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Fort Stockton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. She was born in Fort Stockton and was a lifelong resident. She was a Catholic. Survivors:: Daughters, Librada Pina and Erudina Garcia, both of Fort Stockton; 23 grandchildren, 86 great-grandchildren, 95, great-great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-great-grandchildren. Stella Deaver ANDREWS -- Stella Deaver, 89, of Andrews, a homemaker, died Wednesday, May 6, 1998, at Permian General Hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. today at McNett Funeral Home with the Rev. Buddy Cobb officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m Saturday at Squaw Creek Cemetery in Rainbow with the Rev. Don Caldwell officiating. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home. She was born in Alleene, Ark., and moved to Andrews in 1987 from Glen Rose. She was a Baptist. Survivors:: Daughter, Martha Hilton of Dallas; sons, Gerry Deaver of Andrews, Randy Deaver of Victoria; 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Genovevo Gonzales SEAGRAVES -- Genovevo Gonzales, 77, of Seagraves died Wednesday, May 6, 1998, at Brownfield Regional Medical Center following an illness. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Spanish Assembly of God with the Revs. Orvidio Martinez and Santos Gomez officiating. Burial will be at Gaines County Cemetery. Arrangements by Boyer Funeral Home. He was born in San Ignacio, and had been a resident of Gaines County since 1957 after moving from Laredo. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Spanish Assembly of God. Survivors:: Wife, Remedios Gonzales of Seagraves; sons, Jose Gonzales and Genovevo Gonzales Jr., both of Seagraves, Willy Gonzales of Sanger, Jorge Gonzales of Big Spring; daughters, Juanita hernandez of Brownfield, Maria Moreno, Jesusita Rodriguez, Estefana Olivo, Raquel Gonzales and Odelia Gonzales, all of Seagraves; 26 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Linda King CUSHING -- Linda D. King, 48, of Rankin, a homemaker, died Wednesday, May 6, 1998, at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Friendship Cemetery with the Rev. Billy Thomas officiating. Arrangements by Richard W. Box Funeral Homes. She was born in San Angelo and had lived in Rankin since 1979. She was a Baptist. Survivors:: Husband, Malcolm King of Rankin; father and step-mother, T.L. and Faye Pitcox of Ranger; brother, Larry Pitcox of Abilene; sisters, Judy Olivera of Van, Elaine Collier of San Angelo and Ruth Richards of Bandera. Ruby Dunlap KERMIT -- Ruby G. Dunlap, 72, of Kermit, a homemaker, died Thursday, May 7, 1998, at Winkler County Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Christian Church with the Rev. Gene Brown and Jessie Hutcheson officiating. Burial will be at Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel. She was born in White River, Mo., and was a resident of Kermit for 45 years. She was a Baptist. Survivors:: Sons, Richard L. Dunlap of Andrews, Bill Dunlap of Kermit, Terry Lynn Dunlap and Jerry Glenn Dunlap, both of Canyon; daughter, Mary Ann Moore of Jal, N.M.; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Lowell Petitfills ABILENE -- Lowell Fields Petitfills, 76, of Abilene, a retired security guard, died Wednesday, April 6, 1998, in an Abilene hospital. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. today at Cedar Hill Cemetery with Jack Goble officiating. Arrangements by Elliot-Hamil Funeral Home. He was born in Lakeview and was a 24-year resident of Odessa. He was a veteran of the Coast Guard. Survivors:: Sister, Ann Herron of Abilene; and two grandchildren. Mary McPhail ODESSA -- Mary McPhail, 68, of Odessa, died Thursday, May 7, 1998, at his residence. Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. May 9,1998 Brawley Beauchamp PECOS -- Brawley "Bob" Beauchamp, 60, of Pecos, died Friday, May 8, 1998, at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Mount Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home. He was born in Pecos. He was Baptist. Survivors: Parents, Brawley and Deenie Beauchamp of Pecos. William Sohl ALPINE -- William James "Grumpy" Sohl, 77, former Alpine mayor, died Wednesday, May 6, 1998, at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. today at First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Geeslin Funeral Home. He was born in Pittsfield, Mass., and had lived in Alpine for more than 50 years. He was Presbyterian. Survivors: Wife, Merrian Sohl of Alpine; sons, J. Ric Sohl of Odessa, Craig Wise of Lubbock; daughters, Rochelle Sohl Waite of Ketchikan, Ark., Robin Sohl Ritchie of Alpine, Lisa Wise of Silver City, N.M.; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Marguerite Lindsay ODESSA -- Marguerite Wilna Venable Lindsay, 81, of Odessa died Friday, May 8, 1998, at her residence. Services are pending with Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Eustolia Llanez ODESSA -- Eustolia Llanez, 70, of Odessa, died Thursday, May 7, 1998, at her residence. Services are pending with Martinez Funeral Home. May 10,1998 Judy Franklin ANDREWS -- Judy Marie Franklin, 46, a care provider, of Andrews died Friday, May 8, 1998, at Westwood Medical Center in Midland. Services will be held at 4 p.m. today in the Andrews Old Cemetery. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home. She was born in San Angelo. She lived in Andrews. SURIVORS: Daughter, Laura Brumfield of Andrews; son, James Guthrie of Andrews; parents, George and Patsy Miller of Andrews; sister, Janella Ivy of Balmorhea; and two granchildren. Marguerite Lindsay ODESSA -- Marguerite Wilna Venable Lindsay, 81, a homemaker, of Odessa died Friday, May 8, 1998, at her residence. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors with Don Turskey officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. She was born in Erath County and moved to Odessa from Midland in 1948. She was a member of the Church of Christ. SURIVIVORS: Sons, Jarrett Lindsay of Odessa and Marlin Lindsay of Citrus Heights, Calif. Eustolia Llanez ODESSA -- Eustolia Llanez, 70, a homemaker, of Odessa died Thursday, May 7, 1998, at her residence. Rosary will be heard at 7 tonight at the Martinez Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday a the St. Joseph Cathlic Church with Barney Rodriguez officiating. Burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery in Odessa. She was born in Alpine. She was Catholic. Survivors: Sons, Elpedio Llanez, Robert Llanez, Jesus Llanez, Jr., Pablo Llanez, Arturo Llanez, Oscar Llanez and Octabio Llanez, all of Odessa; daughters, Virginia Ornales of Portales, N.M., Frances Salcido of Pecos, Criselda Salcido and Esmeralda Llanez, both of Odessa; Mary Galvan of Portales; brother, Jesus Juarez of Portales; sisters, Estefana Juarez of Hobbs, N.M. and Celia Juarez of Andrews; 39 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Booker Fobbs PECOS -- Booker T. Fobbs, 35, an oilfield worker, of Pecos died Saturday, May 8, 1998, at his residence. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Pecos Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Billy R. Woodard officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home. He was born and lived in Pecos. He was Baptist. Survivors: Parents, James and Ella Mae Henderson of Pecos; son, Booker T. Fobbs Jr. of Pecos; daughters, Philonius Fobbs, Clarissa Fobbs and Cassandra Fobbs of Pecos; grandmother, Hattie Smith of Pecos; brothers, Nathaniel Fobbs and John Davis of Pecos; and sister, Pamela Henderson of Pecos. May 11,1998 Cleophus Gilbert MONAHANS -- Cleophus Gilbert, 71, died Thursday, May 7, 1998, at his residence. He was born June 8, 1926. Graveside services will be today at 10 a.m. at the Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. Lois Kelley MONAHANS -- Lois Kelly, 85, a homemaker, died Saturday, May 9, 1998, at the Monahans Senior Health Center. Services will be today at 2 p.m. at the Harkey Funeral Chapel and burial will follow at the Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. She was born June 17, 1912, in Poteau, Okla., and she was Baptist. Survivors: Sons, Carter Kelley of Portales, N.M., and Frank Kelley of Irvin; daughter, Jean Crozier of Monahans; brother, Louie Holt of Pittsburg, Texas; sisters, Amber Martin of Lamesa, Odessa Harry of Irvin, Eva Jo Woolsey of Ermry and Erma Colter of Hawaiian Gardens, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. Billie Mitchell MONAHANS -- Billie Marie Mitchell, 74, a bookkeeper, died Saturday, May 9, 1998, at her home in Wickett. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Harkey Funeral Chapel and burial will follow at the Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. She was born March 16, 1924, in Milburn, Okla. Survivors: Daughters, Billie D. Fitch of Osceola, Mo., and Barbara J. Carrasco and Karla J. Carrasco, both of Monahans; brother, Donal A. White Sr. of Camarillo, Calif.; seven grandchildren. Glenn Newton FORT STOCKTON -- Glenn J. Newton, 78, died Friday, May 8, 1998, at the Fort Stockton Nursing Center. Services will be at 10 a.m. today at Immanuel Baptist Church with the Rev. Skip Hill officiating. Burial will be at the East Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. He was born Oct. 9, 1919, in Portland, Ore., and had been a Fort Stockton resident 20 years. He served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. He was Baptist. Survivors: Wife, Margaret Newton of Fort Stockton; brother, Richard C. Newton of Yuba City, Calif. Jacinto Vasquez Jr. MONAHANS -- Jacinto Ortega Vasquez Jr., 51, died Saturday, May 9, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. Mass will be celebrated today at 11 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church. Burial will be at the Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. He was born June 19, 1946, in Del Rio and had lived in Monahans since 1968. He was Catholic. Survivors: Wife, Virginia Vasquez of Monahans; brothers, Jose Felan of Monahans and Oscar Felan of Hadley; sisters, Maria Herrera and Juanita Guerrero, both of Del Rio. Ed Keese ODESSA -- Ed Keese, 77, died Sunday, May 10, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Arrangements are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Eustaquio Madrid ANDREWS -- Eustaquio Madrid, 73, died Sunday, May 10, 1998, at St. Mary's Hospital in Lubbock. Arrangements are pending with the McNett Funeral Home. May 12, 1998 Ramiro Castillo ALPINE -- Ramiro Cortez Castillo, 55, of Alpine, a former employee of Forcheimers, died Sunday, May 10, 1998, in Alpine. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. today at Geeslin Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Rick Ruiz officiating. Burial will be at Holy Angels Cemetery. Arrangements by Geeslin Funeral Home. He was born in Del Rio and was an Army veteran. Survivors: Mother, Luz Castillo of Irving; and brothers, Ruben Castillo and Joe Roberto Castillo, both of Irving. Loleta Claborn KERMIT -- Loleta "Lo" Claborn, 74, of Odessa, a homemaker, died Sunday, May 10, 1998, at Memorial Hospital in Midland. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. today at Kermit Cemetery with Blackie Ellison officiating. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Home. She was born in Stephenville and moved to Odessa four years ago from Kermit. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors: Sons, Kenneth Claborn of Odessa, Bobby Claborn of Lovington, N.M.; daughters, Sue Oliver of Kermit, Beverly Holt of Odessa; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Alice Copeland DENTON -- Alice Odessa Copeland, 83, of Denton, a homemaker, died Sunday, May 10, 1998, at Denton Rehabilitation Center. Services will be at 10 a.m. today at Schmitz-Floyd-Andersen Chapel with the Rev. Tip Hall Jr. officiating. Burial will be at Jackson Cemetery in Krum. She was born in Palmer and was Baptist. Survivors: Brother, Richard Coulter of Irving. Juan Cordova FORT STOCKTON -- Juan B. Cordova, 92, of Fort Stockton, a retired National Park Service carpenter, died Monday, May 11, 1998, in Fort Stockton. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Fort Stockton Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Agnes Church. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. He was born in Terlingua and moved to Fort Stockton in 1981 from Marathon. He was Catholic. Survivors: Sons, Tony Cordova and Juan T. Cordova, both of Fort Stockton, Wallace Schultz of San Antonio; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Ruth Howell SEMINOLE -- Ruth Evelyn Howell, 76, of Seminole, a retired clerk for Seminole Water Department, died Saturday, May 9, 1998, at Lubbock. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Community Chapel with James T. Smith officiating. Burial will be at Gaines County Cemetery. Arrangements by Boyer Funeral Home. She was born in Slaton and had been a resident of Seminole for many years after moving from Odessa. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors: Daughters, Sharon Gibson of Bartlesville, Okla., Suzanne Fortson of Kermit; sister, Fran Smith of Tulsa, Okla.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Eustaquio Madrid ANDREWS -- Eustaquio L. Madrid, 73, of Andrews, a farmer, died Sunday, May 10, 1998, at St. Mary's Hospital in Lubbock. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Burial will be at Andrews North Cemetery. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home. He was born in Colorado City and moved to Andrews in 1989 from Presidio. He was Catholic. Survivors: Wife, Carmen Madrid of Andrews; son, Armando Madrid of Andrews; daughters, Anita M. Vasquez of Andrews, Maria del Pilar M. Dominguez of Lubbock; stepsons, Hector M. Samaniego of Odessa, Manuel Hernandez of Andrews; stepdaughter, Elia Dominguez of Odessa; eight grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. May 13, 1998 Edna Franco ODESSA -- Edna Luera Franco, 32, of Odessa, a homemaker, died Sunday, May 10, 1998, in Odessa. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Hubbard-Kelly Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Carter officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Memphis, Texas, and moved to Odessa in 1973 from Weatherford. She was a member of Bible Centered Fellowship. Survivors: Parents, Robert and Felipa Luera of Odessa; son, Eric Christopher Luna of Odessa; daughters, Erica Danille Luera and Eden Richelle Luna, both of Odessa; grandmother, Olivia Luera of Colorado City; brothers, Robert Luera Jr. and Abel Luera, both of Odessa, and Albert Luera of Seattle. Mary Greer MONAHANS -- Mary Virginia Greer, 69, of Monahans, a homemaker, died Monday, May 11, 1998, at Odessa Regional Hospital. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Immanuel Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. He was born in Eastland and had been a resident of Monahans since 1936. He was a Baptist. Survivors: Husband, J.M. "Cotton" Greer of Monahans; sons, David Lee Pettiet of Grandfalls, Stanley Elton Greer of Abilene; daughters, Virginia Ann George of Highland Village, Barbara Carol Calison of Arlington, Martha Ellen Shafer of Castlerock, Colo., Phylis Gay Creamer of Bridgeport; brother, M.S. Harris of Monahans; sister, Florence Albertson of Largo, Fla.; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. James Hardaway MONAHANS -- James Leroy Hardaway, 83, of Monahans, owner/operator of a music company, died Monday, May 11, 1998, at Terrace West Nursing Center in Midland. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Christian Church with the Rev. Gene Brown officiating. Burial will be at Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. He was born in Brock and moved to Monahans in 1931. He was a member of First Christian Church. Survivors: Mother, Mamie Hardaway of Midland; sons, Don Hardaway of Arlington, Erich Hardaway of Midland, Jack Hardaway of Arlington, Steve Hardaway of Bakersfield, Calif., Barry Hardaway of Corpus Christi; brothers, Bob Hardaway of Monahans, Don Hardaway of Abilene, Tommy Hardaway of Carlsbad, N.M.; sisters, Lois Shearman of Lovington, N.M., Donnela Rogers of Eunice, N.M., Judy Devenport of Midland; and 12 grandchildren. Edgar Keese ODESSA -- Edgar H. Keese, 77, of Odessa, a retired employee of Lee Motor Freight, died Sunday, May 10, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home with the Revs. Glenn Harlin and Clydel Chapman officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Hobbs, Texas, and moved to Odessa in 1937 from Electra. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II. Survivors: Wife, Dorothy Keese of Odessa; daughters, Cheryl Keith and Paula Dykstra, both of Odessa; and four grandchildren. Velma Smith SPUR -- Velma Opal Smith, 88, of Spur, died Monday, May 11, 1998, at Crosbyton Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Spur Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Tommy Henderson officiating. Arrangements by Campbell Funeral Home. She was born in Floydada. She was a Baptist. Survivors: Sister, Ophelea Cannon of Safford, Ariz. George Keen LONGVIEW -- George Vernon Keen, 83, of Longview, died Tuesday, May 12, 1998, in Longview. Services are pending at Welch Funeral Home. May 14, 1998 Wilma Caswell SAN MARCOS -- Wilma F. Caswell, 90, of Odessa, a homemaker, died Wednesday, May 13, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Pennington Funeral Home with the Rev. Bernie Sandberg officiating. Local arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Forney. Survivors: Son, Royal E. Caswell Jr. of Odessa; two grandson and one great-grandchildren. Scott Coleman ODESSA -- Scott Coleman, 19, of Spring, a student at Tomball College, died Tuesday, May 12, 1998. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Scott Seymour officiating. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Survivors: Parents, Joe and Debbie Coleman of Spring; brother, Barry Coleman of Spring; and grandparents, Morris and Reba Bates of Odessa. Martin Ingram ODESSA -- Martin H. Ingram, 76, of Odessa, a retired employee of Gulf Oil Company, died Monday, May 11, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital after a lengthy illness. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Temple Baptist Church with the Revs. Jerry Thorpe and Jack Watkins officiating. Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. at Crane County Cemetery. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Flat, and moved to Odessa in 1985 from Crane. He was Baptist. Survivors: Wife, Mary Ingram of Odessa; son, David M. Ingram of Pasadena, Texas; daughters, Karen L. Steeb of Duluth, Ga., Marta D. Smith, Lana Dortch and Dana WIlliams, all of Odessa; brother, Bill D. Ingram of Harper's Ferry, W.V.; sister, Lois Johnston of Big Spring; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. George Keen ODESSA -- George Vernon Keen, 83, died Tuesday, May 12, 1998, in Longview. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Odessa Gospel Lighthouse Church with the Rev. Eddy Humpheries officiating. Arrangements by Welch Funeral Home in Longview. Survivors: Daughter, Merijo Pittman of Longview; sons, Charles Vernon Keen of Cedar Park, Phillip Wayne Keen of Odessa; sister, Beaulah McKee of Seminole; and seven grandchildren. Fred Ott MONAHANS -- Fred Murray Ott Sr., 72, of Monahans, a truck superintendent, died Tuesday, May 12, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Immanuel Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Mitchell officiating. Burial will be at Tamarisk Cemetery in Grandfalls. Arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. He was born in Grandfalls, and was a lifetime resident of the area. He was a Navy veteran. He was Baptist. Survivors: Son, Fred Ott Jr. of Monahans; daughters, Jo Pat Ott and Tranisha Dowmond, both of Monahans; brothers, Robert Ott of Hobbs, N.M., Bud Ott of Midland; sisters, Christine Tucker and Iva Floy Weston, both of Marble Falls; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Abundio Pineda KERMIT -- Abundio Pineda, 47, of Kermit, a floor hand for Dan-Mar Well Service, died Monday, May 11, 1998, at his residence. Rosary was said at May 13 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. John Lucido officiating. Burial will be at Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel Inc. He was born in Mulato, Mexico, and was a lifetime resident of Kermit. He was Catholic. Survivors: Wife, Elida Pineda of Andrews; father, Demetrio Pineda Sr. of Kermit; sons, Javier Pineda and Abundio Pineda Jr., both of Andrews; daughters, Alma Marie Renteria of Andrews, Alma Pineda of Eunice, N.M.; brothers, Pedro Pineda, Rosalio Pineda, Trinidad Pineda, Rafael Pineda, Jose Pineda, Demetrio Pineda Jr. and Faustino Pineda, all of Kermit; sisters, Juana Rodriguez of Redford, Elpidia LaParra of Midland, Maria Olvera of Marathon, Antonia Panda and Petra Sepeda of Kermit; and four grandchildren. Santiago Villegas SEMINOLE -- Santiago Villegas, 68, of Seminole, a farm laborer, died Tuesday, May 12, 1998, at St. Mary Hospital in Lubbock. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. James Catholic Church with the Rev. John Casey officiating. Burial will be at Gaines County Cemetery. Arrangements by Boyer Funeral Home. He was born in Oempo, Mexico, and had been a Seminole resident for 31 years after moving from Lamesa. He was Catholic. Survivors: Wife, Maria Villegas of Seminole; son, Jaime Villegas of Lubbock; daughters, Irma Perez of Seminole, Julia Guerrero of Andrews; five brothers, all of Mexico; five sisters, all of Mexico; and three grandchildren. Ruth Lewis ODESSA -- Ruth Lewis, 84, of Odessa, died Wednesday, May 13, 1998, at her residence officiating. Services are pending with Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. May 15, 1998 Carlotta Granado PECOS -- Carlotta S. Granado, 56, a homemaker, died Tuesday, May 12, 1998, in Big Spring. Rosary was said May 14, 1998, at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Santa Rosa Catholic Church. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. She was born in Pecos and was a lifetime resident. She was a Catholic. Survivors: Husband, Oscar Granado Sr. of Pecos; son, Oscar Granado Jr. of Pecos; daughter, Roise Poitevint of Pecos; sisters, Margarita Lara and Lupe Acosta, both of Pecos, Edwina Vasquez of Carlsbad, N.M., Jessusita Pallan of Odessa; and three grandchildren. Kathy Montgomery MIDLAND -- Kathy Montgomery, 53, of Midland, a consumer banker at Nations Bank, died Wednesday, May 13, 1998, at a local hospital. Services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James E. Liggett officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa. Arrangements Ellis Funeral Home. She was born in Brownfield and moved to Midland from St. Louis. She was an Episcopalian. Survivors: Husband, Everett Montgomery of Midland; son, Robbie Collins of Katy; daughters, Amy Collins of Corpus Christi, Julie Collins Clark of London, England; mother, Jetta Shewmake of Midland; brothters, Jack Shewmake of Clyde, James Shewmake of Austin; and four grandchildren. Oscar Corral ODESSA -- Oscar Corral, 60, of Odessa, died Thursday, May 14, 1998, at his residence. Services are pending with Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. Odis Watkins ODESSA -- Odis Watkins, 82, of Odessa, died Thursday, May 14, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. May 16, 1998 Mary Calmes QUANAH -- Mary Kathryn Pierce Calmes, 85, of Odessa, died Wednesday, May 13, 1998, at Sherwood Place Retirement Home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Quanah Memorial Cemetery with Mary Whitfield officiating. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. She was born in Eldorado, Okla., and moved to Odessa in 1997 from Dallas. She was Episcopalian. SURVIVORS: Daughter, Judy Calmes Hawkins of Odessa; son, Jack Calmes of Dallas; brother, E.N. Pierce of Dallas; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Oscar Corral ODESSA -- Oscar M. Corral, 60, of Odessa, died Thursday, May 14, 1998, at his residence. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Bishop Spencer Thompson officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Fort Bliss Cemetery in El Paso. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. He was born in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. SURVIVORS: Wife, Maria Socorro A. Corral of Odessa; sons, Oscar Corral Jr., Tito Mario Corral, John Joseph Corral and Isaac Corral, all of Odessa; brother, Eduardo Corral of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico; sisters, Olga C. Sanchez of El Paso, Ofelia C. Marshall of Baldwin Park, Calif.; and four grandchildren. Jan Davison ODESSA -- Jan Davison, 60, of Odessa, a store manager for 7-Eleven, died Thursday, May 14, 1998, at her residence. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hubbard-Kelly Chapel with the Rev. Don Fankhauser officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in El Paso and moved to Odessa in 1974. SURVIVORS: Husband, Lloyd Davison of Odessa; sons, Ron Quisenberry of Odessa, Don Quisenberry of Seguin, Lloyd Davison Jr. of Fritch, Aaron Davison of Odessa; daughters, Connie Burleson of Odessa, Liz Teague and Sabrina Ericksen, both of Hobbs, N.M.; brothers, Jimmy Edwards of Odessa, Jim Edwards of Canon Lake, Danny Edwards of Arlington; sisters, Eva Edwards of San Marcos, Jonel Jorgenson of Sacramento, Calif.; and 15 grandchildren. Ruth Lewis ODESSA -- Ruth Virgina Lewis, 84, of Odessa died Wednesday, May 13, 1998, at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Rose Hill Cemetery with Sister Margaret Ledwith officiating. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. She was born in Indiana. SURVIVORS: Sons, Robert Melvin, Donald Melvin, Tommy Barnes, all of Terre Haute, Ind., Ronald Melvin of Kerrville; daughters, Dorothy Cobb of Odessa, Earlene Ellingsworth, Carolyn Melvin, both of Terre Haute, Ind.; 25 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Anne Mathews ODESSA -- Anne Hartman Mathews, 91, of Odessa, died Wednesday, May 13, 1998, at Avalon Place Nursing Center. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors with the Revs. Dr. Philip McLarty and James Otterness officiating. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Resthaven Cemetery in Des Moines, Iowa. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. She was born in Norfolk, Neb., and moved to Odessa in 1956 from Douglas, Ariz. She was Presbyterian. Gary Puckett FORT DAVIS -- Gary Clayton Puckett, 48, of Fort Davis, a rancher, died Thursday, May 14, 1998, at his ranch. Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. today at Hillcrest Cemetery with the Rev. Ernie Vineyard officiating. Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home in Marfa. He was born in Fort Stockton and had lived in Fort Davis since 1976. SURVIVORS: Wife, Mary H. Puckett of Fort Davis; sons, Worth C. Puckett and Matt C. Puckett, both of Fort Davis; parents, Jerry and Jane Puckett of Fort Stockton; brother, Roger Puckett of Fort Stockton; sister, Leslye P. Burnutt of San Angelo; and two grandchildren. Aileen Turner MONAHANS -- Aileen Weaks Turner, 71, of Breckenridge, a homemaker, died Wednesday, May 13, 1998, at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Breckenridge. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Monahans Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Jimmy Bryant officiating. Arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. She was born in Stamford and moved to Breckenridge five years ago from Wickett. SURVIVORS: Husband, Ralph Turner of Breckenridge; sons, Nicky Weaks of Monahans, Jimmy Weaks of Little Elm; daughter, Saundra Pierce of Breckenridge; brother, Sonny Lemmons of Dallas; sister, Ida Mae Rhodes of Archer City; 16 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Mary Wilcox GRANDFALLS -- Mary Wilcox, 92, of Grandfalls, a retired postmaster, died Thursday, May 14, 1998, at her residence. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Union Church with the Rev. Rachel Mull officiating. Burial will be at Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. She was born in Grandfalls and was a lifetime resident. She was a member of Union Church. SURVIVORS: Brothers, Dick Cummins of Andrews and A.C. Cummins of Eugene, Ore. Olen Morris ODESSA -- Olen Morris, 86, of Stephenville, died Thursday, May 14, 1998, at Harris Methodist Hospital in Stephenville. Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Margarita Vasquez ODESSA -- Margarita S. Vasquez, 86, of Odessa died Thursday, May 14, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services are pending with Martinez Funeral Home. May 17, 1998 Richard Hubbard ODESSA -- Richard Glenn Hubbard, 61, of Odessa, died Friday, May 15, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at Hubbard-Kelly Chapel with the Rev. Sam Jordan officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Coleman. He was a member of Odessa Shrine and 32nd Master Mason. Survivors: Wife, Molly Hubbard of Odessa; son, Kyle Hubbard of Odessa; sisters, Janie Kritzer of Sun City and Audrey Huey of Monahans. Marguerite Lewallen KINGSLAND -- Marguerite Lewallen, 71, of Kingsland, a retired ward clerk at Medical Center Hospital, died Thursday, May 14, 1998, in Kingsland. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home Chapel in Kingsland with the Rev. Gil Ash officiating. Burial will be in Lakeland Hills Memorial Park in Burnet County. Arrangements by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home. She was born in Shidler, Okla., and moved to Kingsland from Odessa. Survivors: Daughters, Sarah Coon of Burnet County and Sandy Rawson of Ardmore, Okla.; sisters, Della Borror and Babe Ann Ellsworth, both of Illinois; and two grandchildren. Eska Morgan FORT STOCKTON -- Eska Belle Morgan, 84, of Fort Stockton, a restaurant owner, died Saturday, May 16, 1998 in Odessa. A viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the Fort Stockton Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Apostolic Church. Burial will follow in East Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. She was born in Rattler. She was Apostolic. Survivors: Husband, Ennis Morgan of Fort Stockton; son, Bobby Glen Kelsey of Columbus, Ga.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Margarita Vasquez ODESSA -- Margarita Samaniego Vasquez, 86, of Odessa, a homemaker, died Thursday, May 14, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. today in Ojinaga, Mexico. Burial will be in El Ultimo Refujio Sementerio. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. She was born in La Luz Del Desierto. Survivors: Sons, Delfin Vasquez of Odessa, Ramon Vasquez of Liberal, Kan., Carlos Vasquez of Donna, Daniel Vasquez and Jesus Vasquez both of Ojinaga, Mexico; daughters, Adelina Cortez of Liberal, Kan., Lilia Valenzuela of Odessa; step-sons, Santos Vasquez and Jose Vasquez of Phoenix, Ariz.; step-daughters, Concha Lara of Ojinaga, Mexico, and Magdalena Urias of Kermit; 33 grandchildren; and 51 great-grandchildren. Pauline Boles ODESSA -- Pauline Boles, 83, of Odessa, died Saturday, May 16, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Kenneth McVea BIG SPRING -- Kenneth McVea, 32, of Big Spring, died Friday, May 15, 1998, in Snyder. Funeral arrangements are pending with Myers & Smith Funeral Home and Chapel. May 18, 1998 Geneva Marshall KERMIT -- Geneva Marshall, 77, of Kermit, a homemaker, died Sunday, May 17, 1998, at Odessa Regional Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Belvue Baptist Church with the Rev. Bobby Braswell officiating. Burial will be at Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel, Inc. She was born in Telephone. She was Baptist. Survivors: Sons, George (Bill) and Don Marshall both of Midland, Odis Marshall of Kermit, Eannie Marshall of Sweetwater; daughter, Betty Jo Crow of Pflugerville; brothers, Virgil Preece of Bastrop and Buster Williams of Austin; 22 grandchildren, 40 great-granchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Myrtle Morgan MIDLAND -- Myrtle "Marie" Morgan, 84, of Midland, a homemaker, died Saturday, May 16, 1998, at a local hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Pipkin Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Porterfield officiating. Burial will follow with a graveside service at 3 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Abilene. Arrangements by Pipkin Funeral Home. She was born in Mertens. She moved to Midland in 1990 from Abilene. Survivors: Sons, Beldon "Bud" and Fred Cleere both of Midland; daughters, Fran Vest of Midland and Gloria Treadwell of Amarillo; 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Carroll Nunn ODESSA -- Carroll B. "Windy" Nunn, 78, of Odessa, died Saturday, May 16, 1998, in Odessa. Services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Second Baptist Church with the Rev. Dave Adkins officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Geronimo, Okla. He was Baptist. Survivors: Wife, Emma Nunn of Odessa; daughters, Carolyn Feldman of West Salem, Ill. and Evelyn Box of Plainview; mother, Lucy Nunn of Sayre, Okla.; sisters, Lucille Simmons of Ft. Morgan, Colo., Eileen Thomas of Willow, Okla. and Elaine Simmons of Arp; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Betty Welch ODESSA -- Betty L. Welch, 72, of Odessa, died Sunday, May 17, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Chapel services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Fred Bailey officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. She was born in Wynnewood, Okla. Survivors: Sons, Alton Dewayne Welch of Stephenville, Bobby Dale and Michael David Welch both of Odessa; brothers, Odell Birdwell of Lawton, Okla. and Buck Birdwell of Snyder, Okla.; sisters, Charlene Manning of Dumas; Johnnie Sanders of Houston; Lucille Thompson, Irene Jimbo Fitzgerald, Ted Frysinger and Dumpy Thompson all of Snyder, Okla.; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mary Wood ODESSA -- Mary Wood, 62, of Odessa, died Sunday, May 17, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Arrangements pending with Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. May 19, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Kenneth McVea BIG SPRING -- Kenneth O. McVea, 32, of Big Spring, a truck driver, died Friday, May 15, 1998, from injuries sustained in a truck accident. Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. today at Myers & Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Northside Baptist Church with the Rev. James Pollard officiating. Burial will be at Mount Olive Memorial Park. Arrangements by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. He was born in Big Spring and was a lifetime resident. Survivors: Wife, Isabel McVea of Big Spring; son, Issac Nieto of Big Spring; daughter, Kenniesha Nieto of Big Spring; mother, Linda Hill of Big Spring; brothers, Wayne McVea of Midland, Johnny McVea and Leonard Hill, both of Big Spring, Vincent McVea of Odessa; sisters, Ethel McVea and Linda Marshal, both of Big Spring; and grandmother, Elizabeth Perkins of Big Spring. Gene Osborn CRANE -- Gene Raymond Osborn Sr., 62, of Crane, a retired employee of Arco, died Sunday, May 17, 1998, at his residence. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. David Miracle officiating. Burial will be at Crane County Cemetery. Arrangements by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Homes. He was born in Texoma and had been a resident of Crane since 1958. He was a Marine Corp veteran. He was Baptist. Survivors: Wife, Cora Ann Osborn of Crane; son, Gene Raymond Osborn Jr. of Odessa; daughter, Catherine Ann Osborn of Odessa; brother, Wayne Osborn of Odessa; and two grandchildren. Earl Lasater SEMINOLE -- Earl Lasater, 68, of Seminole, died Sunday May, 17, 1998, at Seminole Memorial Hospital. Services are pending with Roger Pool Funeral Home. May 20, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Pauline Boles ODESSA -- Pauline Boles, 83, of Odessa, died Saturday, May 16, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors Chapel with the Rev. Owen Sharp officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. She was born in Alma, Okla., and moved to Odessa in 1979. Survivors: Son, Burnace J. Boles Jr. of Odessa; sister, Cleatis Dixon of Lindsay, Okla.; brother, Don Blair of Dumas; two grandchildren. Faye Bruce ODESSA -- Faye Josaphine Bruce, 93, of Odessa, a retired school teacher and homemaker, died Friday, May 15, 1998, at New Horizons Nursing Home. Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 19, 1998, at Ector County Cemetery. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Palo Pinto County and moved to Odessa in the 1930s from Erath County. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors: Daughter, Avalon Bruce of Odessa; and one grandchild. Ethel Carrell BELTON, Mo. -- Ethel Jo Carrell, 82, of Belton, Mo., died Monday, May 18, 1998, at Research Belton Hospital in Belton, Mo. Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Birdie Smith ODESSA -- Birdie O. Smith, 80, of Odessa, died Tuesday, May 19, 1998, at her residence. Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. May 21, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Ethel Carrell ODESSA -- Ethel Jo Carrell, 82, of Belton, Mo., a retired hairdresser, died Monday, May 18, 1998, at Research Belton Hospital in Belton, Mo. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Depew, Okla., and moved to Belton, Mo., from Odessa. She was a Baptist. Survivors: Nephew, Ron Ragon of Berkley, Calif.; and niece, Gloria McMullen of Atlanta. Eduardo Esparza ANDREWS -- Eduardo Esparza, 7, of Andrews, a student, died Tuesday, May 19, 1998, in University Medical Center in Lubbock. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at McNett Funeral Home chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with the Rev. Bernard Gully officiating. Burial will be at Andrews North Cemetery. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home. He was born in Andrews. He was a Catholic. Survivors: Parents, Salvador and Rosa Esparza of Andrews; brothers, Salvador Esparza Jr., Alex Esparza and Guillermo Esparza, all of Andrews; grandparents, Hilario and Alicia Esparza and Aurelio Acosta, all of Mexico; and great-grandparent, Eliseo Rodriguez of Mexico. Chester Rice DENVER CITY -- Chester "Arky" Rice, 90, of Odessa, a retired operator for Amoco Oil, died Tuesday, May 19, 1998, in Odessa. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Bob Webb officiating. Burial will be at Denver City Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ratliff Funeral Homes. He was born in Joy and had been a resident of Denver City since 1949. He was a Baptist. Survivors: Wife, Flora Rice; sons, Sylvester Rice of Lubbock, Ralph W. Rice of Odessa; daughter, Sunny Sue Manning of Josephine; brother, John C. Rice of Shawnee, Okla.; sister, Clara Germany of Hurst; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. May 22, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Delores Avila BIG LAKE -- Delores (Lola) Baiza Avila, 86, of Big Lake died Wednesday, May 20, 1998, at Crane County Care Center. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Richard W. Box Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. at Saint Margaret's Catholic Church with the Rev. Barry McLean officiating. Burial will be at Glenrest Cemetery. Arrangements are by Richard W. Box Funeral Homes. She was born in Castolon and was a 35-year resident of Big Lake. She was Catholic. Survivors: Daughters, Simona White and Lupe Alvarez, both of Odessa; son, Billy Joe Avila of Teague; sister, Luciana Garcia of Fort Stockton; 23 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Roberta Shortt ALPINE -- Roberta Carter Shortt, 83, a retired registered nurse, died Wednesday, May 20, 1998, at Memorial Hospital in Midland after a short illness. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be at Elm Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Geeslin Funeral Home. She was born in Roseland, Va. She was Presbyterian. Survivors: Daughter, Lee Nitcholas of Carrollton; son, Thomas V. Shortt of Brewster County; sisters, Virginia Stratton, Hardenia Lincoln and Burnley Harvey, all of Nelson County, Va.; brother, Thomas Carter of Lynchburg, Va.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Birdie Smith ODESSA -- Birdie O. Smith, 80, of Odessa, a retired bus driver for the Ector County Independent School District, died Tuesday, May 19, 1998, at her residence. Services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Hubbard-Kelly chapel with the Rev. Larry Mobbs officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Sonora and had been a resident of Odessa since 1946. Survivors: Husband, Lee O. Smith of Odessa; son, Billy Lee Smith of Midland; daughter, Virginia Ruth "Sissy" McClure of Odessa; sisters, Annie Scheile of Odessa, Lena Mae Ketron of Superior, Ariz., Ruth Jones of Mineral Wells, Betty Jo Smith of Phoenix; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Frances Bell ODESSA -- Frances Bell, 72, of Odessa, died Thursday, May 21, 1998, at New Horizon Nursing Home. Services are pending with Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. May 23, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Frances Bell ODESSA -- Frances E. Bell, 72, of Odessa, died Thursday, May 21, 1998, at New Horizon Nursing Center. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. She was born in Kansas City, Mo. Survivors: Daughters, Ronnie Brown of Odessa; Terry Adams of Harper; sons, Joe Sanders of Odessa and Bill Sanders of Chicota; brother, William Higgins of Houston; sister, Ruth Frazier of Austin; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Luther Richardson ODESSA -- Luther Perry (L.P.) Richardon Jr., 71, of Odessa, died Thursday, May 21, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital after a short illness. Graveside services will be held at 9 a.m. today at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Terry Pugh officiating. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Auburn, Miss., and moved to Odessa in 1952 from Brookhaven, Miss. He was Pentecostal. Survivors: Daughter, Connie Kerley of Odessa; sons, Ronald Richardson and Joey Richardson, both of Odessa; sister, Dixie Wallace of Brookhaven, Miss.; and three grandchildren. Ramona Vasquez BIG SPRING -- Ramona Vasquez, 66, of Big Spring, a homemaker, died Thursday, May 21, 1998, at her residence after a lengthy illness. Rosary was said May 22, 1998, at Myers & Smith chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. today at Immaculate Heart of St. Mary Catholic Church with the Rev. Jerry McCarthy officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Stanton. Arrangements by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. She was born in Caldwell and moved to Big Spring in 1990 from Levelland. She was Catholic. Survivors: Husband, Raul Vasquez of Big Spring; son, Rene Vasquez of Levelland; daughters, Mary Rodriguez of Midland, Alice Matta of Andrews, Susie Escontrais and Yrma Rodriguez, both of Midland, Rosa Romero of Levelland, Angie Alvizo, Patsy Castilo and Peggy Escamilla, all of Big Spring; 50 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Fay Bradley ODESSA -- Fay Irena Bradley, 95, of Odessa died Friday, May 22, 1998, at her residence. Services are pending with Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Ramon Gomez ODESSA -- Ramon Sanchez Gomez, 75, of Odessa died Friday, May 22, 1998, at his residence. Services are pending with Martinez Funeral Home. May 24, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Gail Boman ODESSA -- Gail Boman, 80, of Odessa, a retired Northern National Gas employee, died Friday, May 22, 1998, at his home. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Brunson Memorial Cemetery in Eunice, N.M., with the Rev. Keeney Dickenson officiating. Arrangements by Calvary Funeral Home. He was born in Kansas and moved to Odessa from Eunice in 1996. He was Baptist. Survivors: Sons, Dan Suiter and Gene Boman, both of Odessa, Jerald Boman of Blythe, Ariz., and Robert Boman of Katy; daughters, Edith Mayfield of Merced, Calif., Glenda Hansl of Euless and Paula Lokay of Boyd; sister, Mary Gardner of Great Bend, Kan.; brother, J.T. Bowman of Phoenix, Ariz.; 27 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. Ramon Gomez ODESSA -- Ramon Sanchez Gomez, 75, of Odessa, a retired contract laborer, died Friday, May 22, 1998, at his home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Martinez Funeral Home with the Rev. Julian Gonzales officiating. Burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. He was born in Pecos and was Baptist. Survivors: Wife, Merced Gomez of Odessa; daughters, Tina Flores, Hilda Subia, Delma Longoria and Adelia Dominguez, all of Odessa; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. William Loveless SEMINOLE -- William Hudson Loveless, 104, of Seminole, died Saturday, May 23, 1998, at Seminole Memorial Health Care Center. Services are pending with Roger Pool Funeral Home. Francisco Sanchez ODESSA -- Francisco Sanchez, 77, of Odessa, died Friday, May 22, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services are pending with Martinez Funeral Home. May 25, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Deborah Allen ODESSA -- Deborah Cleere Allen, 44, of Odessa, an employee of B.J. Services, died Sunday, May 24, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Vine Baptist Church with the Rev. Bobby Phillips officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was a long-time resident of Odessa and she was Baptist. Survivors: Son, Charlie Ellis Allen of Odessa; daughter, Lisa Waite of Odessa; parents, Georgia and B.J. Cleere of Odessa; brothers, Benjamin Jefferson Cleere Jr., Roger Lynn Cleere and Freddy-Gayle Cleere, all of Odessa; sister, Nelda Jean Jenkins of Burleson; grandmother, Lena May Foreman of Odessa; and one grandchild. Fay Bradley ODESSA -- Fay Irena Tate Bradley, 95, of Odessa, a retired employee of Dunlap's Department Store, died Friday, May 22, 1998, at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. She was born in Pittsburg, Kan., and a member of First Christian Church. No survivors. Vonnie Hudgens SUNDOWN -- Vonnie Comer Hudgens, 97, of Sundown, a homemaker, died Thursday, May 21, 1998, at Lynnwood Manor in Levelland following an illness. Services were held at 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 22, 1998, at First Baptist Church in Sundown with the Revs. Bill Oliver, Bryce Sandlin and Gil Ramirez officiating. Burial followed at the City of Levelland Cemetery. Arrangements by Geo C. Price Funeral Directors. She was born in Winnsboro and was Baptist. Survivors: daughters, Glenna Roe of Sundown, Melba Bradley of Albuquerque, N.M., and Mary Gilbreath of Odessa; son, Royce Comer of Sundown; sisters, Gennie Whiteside of Rockwall and Ima Lee Spencer of Gilmer; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Willis Lowe ODESSA -- Willis `PeeWee' Lowe, 79, of Odessa, the retired owner of E&S Auto Parts, died Saturday, May 23, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Faith Tabernacle with the Rev. Scott Sprouse officiating. Burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Corsicana and came to Odessa from Winters in the 1950s. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Survivors: Wife, Reba Lowe of Odessa; sons, Willis A. `Dub' Lowe Jr. of Allen and Richard Lynn Lowe of Fayetteville, Ga.; mother, Gertrude Lowe of Abilene; brother, Alton Lowe of Abilene; sister, Flo Savage of Houston; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Manuel Torres PECOS -- Manuel Gomez Torres, 87, of Pecos, a retired Texas Railroad Commission employee, died Thursday, May 21, 1998, at Pecos Nursing Home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Harkey Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Joe Vasquez officiating. Burial will be at Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. He was born in Candelaria and he was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors: Wife, Filomena Torres of Odessa; sons, Frank Torres of Alice and Manuel Torres Jr. of Austin; daughters, Nancy Hernandez of Pecos, Lazara Walker, Ramona Esparza and Rosa Vianes of Odessa, Irene Dodson and Susie Bernal of Midland and Eva Cavezuela of Carlsbad, N.M.; 62 grandchildren; and 102 great-grandchildren. L.T. Waldrop SEMINOLE -- L.T. `Levi' Waldrop, 83, of Seminole, owner of L.T. Waldrop Trucking Company, died Saturday, May 23, 1998, at Memorial Health Care Center in Seminole. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Ernest Wall officiating. Burial will follow at Gaines County Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Boyer Funeral Home. He was born in Girard, La., and was Baptist. Survivors: Wife, Fleta Waldrop of Seminole; son, Fred Waldrop of Round Rock; daughters, Regina Garrett of Seminole, Carolyn Sue Jones of Corpus Christi and Ladonna Flora of Kalamazoo, Mich.; brother, Clyde Waldrop of Toledo Bend; sisters, Louise Woodward of Prairie Grove, Ark., and Helen Marie Worsham of Plains; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. May 26, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Alvaro Abila PECOS -- Alvaro Abila, 42, of Pecos, a roughneck, died Saturday, May 23, 1998, at Reeves County Hospital. Rosary was said at 8:30 p.m. Monday at Barstow Cemetery in Pecos. Services will be held at 4 p.m. today at Santa Rosa Catholic Church in Pecos. Arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home. He was born in Pecos. He was Catholic. Survivors: Wife, Sofia Abila of Pecos; son, Alvaro Abila Jr. of Pecos; daughters, Shirley Abila and Cassandra Abila both of Pecos; mother, Magalena Abila of Pecos; grandmother, Shona Abila of Barstow; brothers, Robert Abila, Roman Mata Jr., Jackie Hernandez all of Pecos and Ruben Hernandez of Midland; sisters, Lucy Ortiz, Mary Gallego, Ana Moody all of Pecos, Elautreia Sandoval of Odessa, and MaryJean Lyles of Midland and one grandchild. Nellie Covington MIDLAND -- Nellie Grace Covington, 82, of Midland, a homemaker, died Saturday, May 23, 1998, at Rockwood Manor in Midland. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. D.L. (Sam) Jordan officiating. Burial will be in Kermit. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Indian Creek. Survivors: Sons, Larry Covington and Freddie Covington both of Fairacres, N.M., and Sherman Covington of Grove City, Ohio; daughters, Ruth Rambo and Darlene Self both of Odessa and Nancy Hewett of Victoria; sisters, Floy Sawyer of Robert Lee; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Opal Dunigan ODESSA -- Opal Lilly Dunigan, 83, of Odessa, a hairdresser, died Sunday, May 24, 1998, at Midland Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Robert Fletcher officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Wayne County, Ill. She was Presbyterian. Survivors: Husband, Thomas O. Dunigan of Odessa; daughter, Virginia Williamson of Albion, Ill.; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. James Harry ODESSA -- James Richard Harry, 68, of Odessa, died Sunday, May 24, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at a later date. He will be cremated. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Steel, Mo. Survivors: Wife, Georgia Harry; daughter, Sandra Kay Kelcherside of Stegenevieve, Mo., Darlene Heberlie of Perryville, Md.; stepson, Patrick Slatton of Odessa; sisters, Flora Cash and Maria Veal of Potosi, Mo., and seven grandchildren. Willis Lowe ODESSA -- Willis "PeeWee" Lowe, 74, of Odessa, the retired owner of E&S Auto Parts, died Saturday, May 23, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Faith Tabernacle with the Rev. Scott Sprouse officiating. Burial will be at Rosehill Cemetery. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Corsicana and came to Odessa from Winters in the 1950s. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Survivors: Wife, Reba Lowe of Odessa; sons, Willis A. `Dub' Lowe Jr. of Allen and Richard Lynn Lowe of Fayetteville, Ga.; mother, Gertrude Lowe of Abilene; brother, Alton Lowe of Abilene; sister, Flo Savage of Houston; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Jerry Silhavy ODESSA -- Jerry Silhavy, 83, of Odessa, died Monday, May 25, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Bob Bratcher officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Chicago, Ill. He was Baptist. Survivors: Wife, Opal Silhavy of Odessa; nephew, Albert Silhavy of Dellfield, Wis. and niece, Annie Thome of Dewaukee, Wis. Juna Silvas ODESSA -- Juna Silvas, 79, of Odessa, died Monday, May 25, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at a later date in Santa Elena, Mexico. Burial will be in Santa Elena, Mexico. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home. He was born in Alpine. Survivors: Sons, Sixto Silvas of Odessa, Teodoro Silvas of Midland, Juan Silvas of Fort Stockton, Agapito Silvas, Veto Silvas both of Santa Elena, Mexico and Guillermo Silvas of Lovington, N.M.; daughters, Simona Silvas of Midland, Macara Silvas of Odessa, Dominga Silvas and Rosa Silvas both of Santa Elena, Mexico; 13 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Donald Townsend CRANE -- Donald C. Townsend, 80, of Crane, a retired pumper for Atlantic Richfield, died Sunday, May 24, 1998, at Crane Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Richard W. Box Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Miracle officiating. Graveside services will also be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the City Cemetery in Nocona. Arrangements by Richard W. Box Funeral Home. He was born in Healdton, Okla. He was Methodist. Survivors: Wife, Fern Townsend of Crane; daughters, Storm Evans of Philadelphia, Pa., Susan Loyless of Crane, Claudia Wolfe of Llano, Ann Blanton of Charleston, S.C. and Jill Hudgens of Tow; son, Graham Don Townsend of Bowling Green, Ky.; brothers, Dr. Charles Townsend of Canyon and Edd Townsend of Nashville, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Gilberto Navarette Sr. ODESSA -- Gilberto V. Navarette Sr., 63, of Odessa, died Sunday, May 24, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services are pending with Martinez Funeral Home. Jose Trevino ODESSA -- Jose Balenzuela Trevino, 69, of Odessa, died Sunday, May 24, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services are pending with Martinez Funeral Home. Tommy Wallace ODESSA -- Tommy Wallace, 75, of Odessa, died Monday, May 25, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. May 27, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Fred Butler BIG LAKE -- Fred Butler, 74, of Big Lake, a retired employee of Southwest Texas Electric Co-op, died Monday, May 25, 1998, at his residence. Arrangements are by Richard W. Box Funeral Homes. He was born in Eldorado and was a 41-year resident of Big Lake. He was an Army veteran. Survivors: Wife, Sue Butler of Big Lake; daughter, Hettie Sue Froman of San Angelo; sister, Grace Duran of Roseburg, Ore.; brother, Ed Butler of Barnhart; and one great-grandchild. Les Clements HOBBS, N.M. -- Les A. Clements, 69, of Hobbs, N.M., a retired employee of Mobil Oil Company, died Monday, May 25, 1998, at Methodist Hospital in Lubbock. Services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Eli Borden officiating. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Home Inc. He was born in Big Spring. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II and Army Corps of Engineers in the Korean War. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors: Wife, Johnnie L. Clements of Hobbs, N.M.; son, Keith A. Clements of Hobbs, N.M.; sisters, Christene Ellis of Longview, Mildred Johnson of Gladewater; and one grandchild. Hila Coleman PECOS -- Hila Marie Coleman, 82, of Pecos, a homemaker, died Monday, May 25, 1998, at her residence. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at West Park Baptist Church with the Rev. James Sain officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home. He was born in Pink Hill and had lived in Pecos since 1937. She was a Baptist. Survivors: Son, Cyrus Coleman Jr. of Pecos; sisters, Allene Fatherly of Van Allystne; and two grandchildren. Glenn Davis ANDREWS -- Glenn Davis, 50, of Andrews, a parts salesman, died Monday, May 25, 1998, at Permian General Hospital. Services will held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Andrews Church of Christ with Bob DuPont officiating. Burial will be at Andrews North Cemetery. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home. He was born in Morton and moved to Andrews in 1984 from Lubbock. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors: Wife, Suzi Davis of Andrews; son, Cory Davis of Andrews; daughter, Julie Davis of Andrews; mother, Mearl Davis of Littlefield; brothers, Don Davis of Fort Worth, David Davis of Arlington; and sister, Jean Richardson of Muleshoe. Gilberto Navarette ODESSA -- Gilberto Navarette, 63, of Odessa, a self-employed construction worker, died Sunday, May 24, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Martinez Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Luis Cepeda officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. He was born in Vado de Piedra, Mexico, and had lived in Odessa since 1969. He was a Catholic. Survivors: Wife, Librada Navarette of Odessa; sons, Israel Navarette, Rodolfo Navarette, Gilberto Navarette Jr., Alonson Navarette and Genaro Navarette, all of Odessa; daughters, Debra Navarette of Odessa, Carolina Nava of El Paso, Delia Renteria of Odessa; brothers, Felipe Navarette of Hobbs, N.M., Salvador Navarette of Belen, N.M., Luis Navarette of Albuquerque, N.M., Manuel Navarrette, Refugio Navarette, both of Hobbs, N.M.; sisters, Olivia Ramirez and Carmen Gomez, both of Hobbs, N.M., Concepsion Lujan of Pecos, Elisa Ramirez of Presidio; and 21 grandchildren. Norma Prew BALMORHEA -- Norma Jane Prew, 73, of Balmorhea died Monday, May 25, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. at Balmorhea Cemetery. Arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home. She was born in Shipler, Okla., and was a lifelong resident of Balmorhea. Survivors: Daughter, Judy James of Tulsa, Okla.; brothers, Lee Douglous of California, J.C. Burnett of Connecticut; and sister, Francis James of Tulsa, Okla. Victor Kipgen ODESSA -- Victor Page Kipgen Jr., 79, of Odessa, a retired wireline technician, died Monday, May 25, 1998, at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Dr. Ernest Easley officiating. Arrangements are by Frank Wilson Funeral Directors. He was born in Bradford, Pa., and moved to Odessa in 1923, from Bradford, Pa. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a Baptist. Survivors: Wife, Wilma Ramsey of Odessa; daughter, Barbara Kipgen of El Paso; son, Victor Kipgen III of El Paso; step-daughters, Elaine Hawk and Denese Henderson, both of Odessa; step-sons, Ronald Woodard of Artesia, N.M., Vernon Woodard of Austin, Butch Woodard of Odessa; brothers, Tom Kipgen and Don Kipgen, both of Midland; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Kenneth Wagner ODESSA -- Kenneth Earl "Kenny" Wagner, 76, of Odessa, a retired pipeline construction worker, died Tuesday, May 26, 1998, at Memorial Hospital in Midland. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hubbard-Kelly Chapel with the Rev. Robert Scofield officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangments by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Glen Elder, Kan., and moved to Odessa in 1947 from Oxford, Neb. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors: Wife, Florence Wagner of Odessa; daughter, Patricia Hamlin of Angelton; brother, Virgil Wagner of Loomis, Neb.; sister, Fern Miller of Long Island, Kan.; and one grandchild. Lillian McCoo ODESSA -- Lillian McCoo, 80, of Odessa, died Tuesday, May 26, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Estella Ortiz ODESSA -- Estella Ortiz, 57, of Denver City, died Tuesday, May 26, 1998, at Yoakum County Hospital. Services are pending with Martinez Funeral Home. May 28, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Vera Johnson ANDREWS -- Vera Lee Cook Johnson, 85, of Midland, a homemaker, died Tuesday, May 26, 1998, at Courtyard Care Center in Midland. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Andrews Church of Christ with John Snider officiating. Burial will be at Andrews West Cemetery. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home. She was born in Wall and moved to Andrews in 1987 and then to Midland in 1993. She was Baptist. Survivors: Daughters, Mary Uzzle of Fort Worth, Robbie Dillard of Andrews, Joy Bolling of Midland, Iris Rossow of Fort Worth, Maudie Johnson of Hobbs, N.M.; sons, Charles Johnson of Odessa, John Johnson of Lewisville, Jimmy Johnson of Hobbs, N.M.; 32 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Dalton Hogg SANDERSON -- Dalton D. Hogg, 75, of Sanderson, a retired sheriff for Terrell County, died Tuesday, May 26, 1998, at Pecos County Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sanderson High School Auditorium with Sonny Guild officiating. Burial will be at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Sanderson. Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home. He was born in Lamesa and had lived in Sanderson since 1947 after moving from Lamesa. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors: Wife, Henry Beth Hogg of Sanderson; son, John Dalton of El Paso; brother, Jimmie Lee of Dublin; sisters, Marie Batson and Lucille Riggan, both of Lamesa; and two grandchildren. Lillian McCoo MONAHANS -- Lillian Marie McCoo, 80, of Odessa, a retired school teacher, died Tuesday, May 26, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Shiloh Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Terry officiating. Burial will be at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Smithville. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Smithville. She was Baptist. Survivors: Son, Marvin McCoo of Sanders, Ariz.; and two grandchildren. Eustolia Ortiz ODESSA -- Eustolia Abalos Ortiz, 57, of Denver City, a homemaker, died Tuesday, May 26, 1998, at Yoakum County Hospital in Denver City. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Luis Cepeda officiating. Burial will be at Rankin Cemetery. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. She was born in Rankin and had lived in Denver City for two years after moving from Iraan. She was Catholic. Survivors: Father, Lazaro Abalos of Rankin; daughters, Rose Marie O. Armendarez of Denver City, Roberta O. Barrera of Big Lake, Rebecca O. Abercrombe of Avino, Italy, Rejina Renee O. Perez of Seguin; sons, Richard A. Ortiz of Big Spring, Rodolfo A. Ortiz of McCamey, Rolando A. Ortiz of Fort Stockton; brothers, Paul C. Abalos and Basilio C. Abalos, both of Hereford, Ricardo C. Abalos, Lasaro C. Abalos Jr., Rosendo C. Abalos, Frank C. Abalos, George F. Abalos and Jesus F. Abalos, all of Odessa, Juan F. Abalos of Levelland, Selso F. Abalos and Lupe F. Abalos, both of Rankin; sisters, Linda Rojas and Victoria Dominguez, both of Odessa, Martha Black of Rankin; and 20 grandchildren. Reaford Reed CARLSBAD, N.M. -- Reaford "Peanut" Reed, 71, of Odessa, a retired heavy equipment operator, died Saturday, May 23, 1998, at his residence. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park with the Rev. Raymond Bugg officiating. Arrangements by Denton-Funchess Funeral Home. He was born in Fort Worth. He was an Air Force veteran. Survivors: Wife, Barbara Reed of Carlsbad; sons, Michael Prince and Robert Prince, both of Odessa; daughter, Barbara Turner of Arlington; brothers, Darrell Reed, Robert Reed and James Loyd Reed, all of Carlsbad, N.M.; sister, Dorothy Oney of El Paso; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Minnie Wonzer ODESSA -- Minnie Emma Wonzer, 77, of Odessa, a retired co-owner and waitress of a cafe, died Wednesday, May 27, 1998, at SPJST Rest Home in Taylor. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Condra Funeral Home in Taylor. She was born in McAllister, Okla., and was a 49-year resident of Odessa before moving to Taylor. She was a Methodist. Survivors: Step-daughters, Marilyn Frazier of Austin, Dotti Burns of Fort Worth; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Atilana Salgado ODESSA -- Atilana Salgado, 30, of Odessa died Wednesday, May 27, 1998, at his residence. Services are pending with Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. May 29, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Thomas Ambrose ODESSA -- Thomas Paul Ambrose, 72, of Winters, a retired postal clerk, died Thursday, May 28, 1998, at Ballinger Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Glenn Shoemake officiating. Arrangements by Winters Funeral Home. He was born in New York City and moved to Winters in 1992 from Odessa. He was Baptist. Survivors: Wife, Patricia Ambrose of Winters; sons, Thomas Paul Ambrose Jr. of Irving and Philip Ambrose of Garland; daughter, Debbie Van Stavern of Midland; sisters, Rose Giambroni, Mildred Sola, Eleanor Hannah and Elizabeth Campagna, all of New York, Jennie Caloger of Pennsylvania; and nine grandchildren. Mary Holt SUNRISE BEACH -- Mary Helen Holt, 81, of Sunrise Beach, a homemaker, died Wednesday, May 27, 1998, in Temple. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sandy Mountain Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Gearald Holt officiating. Arrangements by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Homes Inc. She was born in Liberty and had been a resident of Sunrise Beach since 1971 after moving from Odessa. She was Methodist. Survivors: Mother, Bertha Brasfield of Llano; daughters, Mary Kirklin of Odessa and Syb Henson of Katy; son, Michael E. Holt; and six grandchildren. Nita McGrady CROWELL -- Nita McGrady, 68, of Odessa, a homemaker, died Thursday, May 28, 1998, at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Crowell Cemetery with Melvin Eubank officiating. Arrangements by Sullivan Funeral Home in Vernon. She was born in Culleoka. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Survivors: Husband, B.D. McGrady of Canton; daughter, Sherry Tuberson of Odessa; sons, Darrell McGrady and Wayne McGrady, both of Odessa; sister, Hazel Duncan of Dallas; brothers, Earl Eubank of Fort Worth and Ellis Eubank of Bill Shoals, Ark.; and five grandchildren. Atilano Salgado ODESSA -- Atilano Yanez Salgado, 30, of Odessa, died Wednesday, May 27, 1998, at his residence. Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. today at Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Luis Cepeda officaiting. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. He was born in El Pueblito, Mexico. Survivors: Wife, Rosa Elia Salgado of Odessa; son, Tomas Xavier Salgado of Odessa; daughter, Angelica Salgado of Odessa; parents, Ruben Salgado Tarin and Josefina Yanez of Chihuahua, Mexico; brothers, Ruben Salgado and Juan Salgado, both of Tatum, Gerardo Salgado of Chihuahua, Mexico, Marco Antonio Salgado of San Juan de Urruta, Mexico; sisters, Maria Felix Salgado of Maclovio Herrera, Mexico, Rosa San Juan de Urruta, Mexico, Gloria Salgado, Yessenia Salgado, Ana Salgado and Belinda Salgado, all of Chihuahua, Mexico, and Yolanda Salgado of Torreon Coahuila, Mexico. Ida Bethel ODESSA -- Ida Bethel, 89, of Odessa, died Thursday, May 29, 1998, at her residence. Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. May 30, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Ida Bethel ODESSA -- Ida Bethel, 89, co-owner of Public Scale Co., died Thursday, May 28, 1998, at her residence. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Philip McClarty officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born in Okay, Okla., and came to Odessa in 1935 from Kilgore. Survivors: Son, Howard Bethel of Odessa; daughter, Judith Ann Walton of Evergreen, Colo.; brother, Jep Daniel of Seminole, Okla.; sister, Bernice Johnson of Waggoner, Okla.; sister, Laura Breece of Muskogee, Okla.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. W.L. Carper ODESSA -- W.L. "Tarz" Carper, 84, district superintendent for Phillips Pipeline, died Thursday, May 28, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in May 14, 1914, in Dennis, Kan., and came to Odessa from Borger in 1952. He was a Marine Corp veteran of World War II. He was a member of the First Christian Church. Survivors: Two nephews. Salvador Matta PECOS -- Salvador Pascual Matta, 61, a cook, died Wednesday, May 27, 1998, at his residence. Rosary was said Friday night at Pecos Funeral Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at noon today at St. Catherine Church. Burial will be in Mount Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home. He was born in Balmorhea and was a resident of Pecos. He was Catholic. Survivors: Sons, Salvador Matta Jr. and Gilbert Matta, both of Dallas, and George Matta of El Paso; daughter, Loraine M. Candelaria of El Paso; mother, Juanita Trujillo of Pecos; brother, George Matta Jr. of Pecos; sister, Corina Rule of Alamagorda, N.M.; and three grandchildren. Lewie Montgomery ODESSA -- Lewie Montgomery, 83, a retired owner and operator of Lewie Montgomery Trucking Co., died Thursday, May 28, 1998, in San Antonio. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home with the Rev. Philip McLarty officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. He was born in Mount Ida, Ark., and was a resident of San Antonio. He was Presbyterian. Survivors: Wife, Iwana Montgomery of San Antonio; son, Jimmy Montgomery of Dallas; son, Doug Manor of San Antonio; daughter, Patsy Hunt of San Antonio; sister, Betty Dowell of Glenwood, Ark.; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Maxine Sheffield KERMIT -- Maxine Sheffield, 71, executive secretary for the University of Texas of the Permian Basin, died Friday, May 29, 1998, at Medical Center Hospital. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Kermit Cemetery with the Rev. Kevin Strempke officiating. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Home. She was born in Waurika, Okla., and was a resident of Odessa for 44 years. Survivors: Husband, Eldon Sheffield of Odessa; son, Bruce Sims of Lubbock; daughter, Becky Vincent of Portland, Ore.; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. May 31, 1998 Permian Basin Obituaries Bob Bowden MONAHANS -- Bob J. Bowden, 70, of Monahans, a retired rancher, died Saturday, May 30, 1998. Services will be held at 10:15 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church in Monahans with the Rev. David Snyman officiating. Burial will be at Monahans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements by Harkey Funeral Home. He was born in Corsicana, and he was a Navy veteran of both World War II and the Korean War. He was Methodist. Survivors: Wife, Charlene Bowden of Monahans; daughters, Lu Anne Hostler of Phoenix, Ariz., Sue Ellen Lamm of Nausa, N.H., and Barbara Lynn Peieffer of San Angelo; brother, Jack L. Bowden of Grand Junction, Colo; sister, Frances Weaver of Arlington; and four grandchildren. Susie Dial LAWTON, OKLA. -- Susie B. Riggan Dial, 92, of Lawton, Okla., a retired teacher, died Friday, May 29, 1998, at her home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Bearden Methodist Church in Bearden, Ark. Burial will be at Moss Hill Cemetery in Bearden. Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home. She was born on Cooney, Ark., and she was a newspaper writer and a member of the Arkansas Education Society. She was Methodist. Survivors: Son, Keith Dial of Odessa; daughter, Freda Benton of Lawton, Okla.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Elsie Green ANDREWS -- Elsie Green, 68, of Andrews, died Friday, May 29, 1998, at Permian General Hospital in Andrews. Services are pending with McNett Funeral Home.