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   OA Online Obituaries. 
   
October 3, 1999

Permian Basin Obituaries

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   BATSON  -- A celebration of Life honoring Jay Gilbert, 18, was held on
   Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, in Batson.
   
   Jay  died at St. Elizabeth's Hospital on Sept. 22, 1999, from injuries
   sustained in an automobile accident.
   
   Jay  was  born  on  Sept.  10, 1981, in Odessa. He moved to Batson and
   while  attending  West  Hardin  High  School,  he was treasurer of the
   Student  Council,  Vice  President  of  the  Junior  Class, voted Most
   Spirited   of  the  student  body,  Drum  Corps  leader  and  Marching
   Instructor for the percussion section.
   
   Among Jay's many accomplishments, he was most proud of his composition
   he  titled "6 O'clock Cadence" which he wrote and was published by the
   Band Dept. Jay received three Best Actor awards in UIL competition for
   his performance in the comedy "Noises Off."
   
   Jay  is  survived  by  his mother, best friend and greatest fan, Linda
   Gail Pollard Thayer and her husband, Gene, of Batson; his dad, Darrell
   and  wife,  Vicki  Gilbert,  of  Weatherford;  and  Steven  Shannon of
   LaPorte.
   
   His sisters, Marcie Brown and husband Mark of Midland; Susan Martin of
   San  Diego  and  Lori  and  husband, Jason Williams, of Nederland; and
   Danielle  and  Jennifer  Gilbert  of  Weatherford.  His nephew, Shayne
   Brown; and niece, Macie Williams.
   
   His  grandparents,  Bill  and  Barbara  Pollard  and  Dalton and Berta
   Gilbert.
   
   Jay's aunts, uncles and cousins will forever treasure his memory, they
   are  Theresa  and  Mark  Reed,  Judy Rodgers, David Pollard, Darla and
   Roger  Becker,  Mike  Terrell,  Dana  Gilbert,  Brian Pollard, Heather
   Balzer,  Alexis  Reed,  Kim  Boughan,  Tori Rodgers, Courtney Rodgers,
   Brett, Barron, and Bailey Becker.
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   ODESSA  --  Kathy Mahan, 54, of Odessa passed away Thursday, Sept. 30,
   1999.
   
   Kathy  was  born  Feb.  7,  1945,  in  Odessa  and had been a longtime
   resident. She worked in the Ector County District Attorney's Office as
   a legal secretary for five years.
   
   She  was a member of the American Legion and worked as a volunteer for
   the  Shriners.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Keyes
   and Beth Robel.
   
   She  is survived by two sons, Todd Mahan and his wife, Leah, of Odessa
   and  Wade Mahan of Odessa; one daughter, Kelly Mahan Gallagher and her
   husband,  Donnie,  of  College  Station;  her stepfather, Jim Robel of
   Frisco;  one stepbrother, Greg Robel of Frisco; one stepsister, Sandra
   Hall of Justin; two grandchildren, Dane and Mason Mahan of Odessa; and
   her companion, Jerry Washburn of Odessa.
   
   The  family  will  receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 3,
   1999, at Todd Mahan's home, 2605 Custer Ave.
   
   Memorial  Services  are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4, 1999, in
   the  Hubbard-Kelly  Funeral  Home  Chapel  with  the  Rev.  Dr. Johnny
   Dickerson officiating.
   
   Honorary  pallbearers  will  be  Chris  Brashears, Fred Williams, Carl
   Crowder, Lindel Dempsey, Ken Hill, Joe Mac Sanders and Johnny Hubbard.
   
   Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
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