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November 23, 1999 Permian Basin Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Leona Bryant Smith MIDLAND -- Leona Bryant Smith died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, at her home after a lengthy illness. Funeral services are to be at 11 a.m. today at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lane Boyd officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. She was born July 25, 1898, in Midland, the younger of two children born to Molly and Frank McCormick. Her older brother, George Dee McCormick, was manager of Midland Hardware. He died in February 1970. Mrs. Smith was the first Methodist child born after the new church was built. She was a lifelong resident of Midland County and a longtime member of First United Methodist Church. She was believed to be the oldest living Midland native. She graduated from Midland High School and Midland College in 1917. She received her bachelor of science degree in elocution from Mary Hardin College in 1918 and later in life she was honored with an honorary doctorate degree. She won the Texas speech declamation and her earned trophy is on display at Midland High School, where she was inducted into its Hall of Fame. After graduation, she returned to Midland and taught elocution in Midland and other cities in the West Texas area. She taught speech in private lessons to high school students who gave their recitals in Midland Opera House. Leona was married to Billy Bryant in 1936 and experienced all aspects of ranching and real estate. They owned and operated a 30-secton ranch south of Midland. Billy passed away in 1960. An active club women, Mrs. Smith was a charter member of Midland Women's Club, Fine Arts Club, Texas Press Women, University Women, Midland Garden Club, Play Readers, Midland County Club and the Petroleum Club. She was married to Col. Walter B. Smith June 12, 1971. They divided their time between their Midland home and a lakefront home at Inks Lake and a home in Shelbyville, Ky. Colonel Smith passed away in 1983. A list of her many philantrophies include First United Methodist Church, Scott and White Hospital, Midland Memorial Hospital and Medical Center, Mary Hardin Baylor College, Midland College, Midland High School, Pineville High School in Pineville, Ky., Georgetown University, Haley Library, Museum of the Southwest, Midland Women's Club and numerous other including many scholarships to needy students. The McCormick Gallery at Midland College was given in honor of her parents. Mrs. Smith has been very supportive of the arts in Midland, belonging to the Midland-Odessa Symphony, Theatre Midland and many other organizations. Her motto was to "live well, laugh often and love much" and all who knew her can attest to her practicing her belief. She is survived by three nieces, Sarah Wylie Moore of Cedar Hill, Geneva Smith Price of Lexington, Ky., and Frances Wylie of Midland; a nephew, George Smith of Lexington, Ky.; cousins, Hugh Radney of Austin, Ridge Radney of Missouri City, Mo., May Nell Johnson of Ruidoso, N.M., Sam Vest of Monahans, D.H. Estill and Jess Ann Thomason, both of Midland. She had many, many friends who loved her dearly. Friends and family wish to thank the caregivers for their excellent and dedicated service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Midland Women's Club, E. Wadley Ave., Midland, Texas, 79705; the Leona B. Smith scholarship fund at Midland High School, 906 W. Illinois Ave., Midland, Texas, 79701; or to the Leona B. Smith scholarship fund at Midland College, 3600 N. Garfield St., Midland, Texas, 79705. Pallbearers are J.P. "Pat" McDaniel, Terry K. Repman, Randall R. Foster, James W. Mims, Courtney Cowden and Coy L. Watson. Honorary pallbearers are John Stanley, Dr. Gregory W. Bartha, William Monroe Kerr, Doyle D. Jones, John L. Cox, Clarence Scharbauer Jr., John Dublin, Frank W. Cowden Jr., W.B. Yarbrough, Joseph E. Martin, Marvin Stetler, Hence Barrow, Dr. E. Bobby Parker Sr., Jerry Bawcom, R. Neil Haney, James Penland, William H. Crouch, Bremer Ehrler, J. Evetts Haley Jr., James H. Hill, Ronald F. Foster, Dr. Charles Younger, H.G. Bedford, Louis A. Bartha, Jimmy Lane Watson, Fred Slocum, Newnie W. Ellis, Edward B. Carter, Paul Davis Jr. and Savoy Thornhill. _________________________________________________________________ ODESSA -- Leonarda B. Campos, born Nov. 6, 1908, was called home by our Savior Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 612 E. 18th St., with the Rev. Bernardo Martinez officiating. Interment following in Rose Hill Cemetery. Leonarda was born in San Juan, Mexico, to Juana Dominguez and Miguel Barraza. She came to Marfa as a 2-year-old and was raised in Marfa. There she married Francisco Campos in 1930. She raised 11 children, nine of whom are still living. She moved to Odessa in 1957 where she resided until her death. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francisco; son, Reynaldo; and daughter, Betty. She is survived by her three sons and daughters-in-law, Dolores and Aurora Campos of El Paso, Mario and Sonia Campos of Rosenburg and Joe and Elena Campos of Odessa; six daughters and sons-in-law, Olivia Luna, Nina and Beto Alvarez, Janie and Manuel Tapia, Josie and Ernesto Ramos and Margie and Buddy Ramirez, all of Odessa, and Anita and Jose Gonzalez of San Antonio; 33 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Manuela Dominguez of Fort Davis; and numerous nieces and nephews. "A devoted mother and grandmother, you will be greatly missed. You have taken a part of us with you, but at the same time, part of you will remain in our hearts forever. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Chapel. _________________________________________________________________ Isabel Herrera Lopez ODESSA -- Isabel Herrera Lopez was born Dec 5, 1909, in Del Rio to Guillermo and Tomasa Bartera Herrera. She passed away on Nov. 20, 1999, at her residence. A funeral Mass was said at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Francis Frey officiating. A rosary was said at 7 p.m. Sunday night at the church. Burial was at 4 p.m. Monday at the Melvin Cemetery in Melvin. Services were under the direction of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Lopez grew up in Melvin. She married Antonio Lopez on Oct. 30, 1943. They lived in Boerne. He preceded her in death June 16, 1962. She moved with her daughters to San Angelo so that her girls could attend college. She has been a resident of Odessa for the last 27 years. She was a member of the Guadalupanas, Our Lady's Rosary Makers, Legion of Mary and was a Eucharistic minister at St. Mary's. She was known as "Grandma" to many people in Odessa. Survivors include her daughters, Maria Julieta Caballero and her husband Ricardo, and Rosemaria L. Mendez and her husband Hector, all of Odessa; her brother, Dr. Luciano B. Herrera of Edinburg; sisters, Santiaguita H. Lopez of San Angelo, Conception H. Martinez of San Antonio, Santa Ana H. Martinez and Santos H. Vasquez, both of Melvin, Herlinda H. Conway of Brady and Julia A. Lira of Dallas; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. The family requests donations be made to the Legion of Mary at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Odessa. _________________________________________________________________ ODESSA -- Allen Dale Hulsey, 19, of Odessa, died Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Donnie Williams officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. He was born Nov. 13, 1980, in Odessa. Allen was a lifelong resident of Odessa. While attending Permian High School, he was on the gymnastic team, in the band and a cheerleader. He was presently a cheerleader at Odessa College. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his parents, Larry and Lisa Hulsey of Odessa; grandparents, Mary and Al Ashby of San Angelo; grandmother, Ann Aldredge of Brownwood; brother, Larry Edward Hulsey of Odessa and Thomas Cobos of Carthage; sister, Kimberly Leann Gray of Minot, N.D.; aunt and uncle, Wallace and Caroline Hulsey of Odessa; numerous other aunts, uncles and cousins and several friends and classmates. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Debbie Cardile Best ODESSA -- Debbie was born Sept. 11, 1958, in Brownwood, to Blackie and Dorothy Lawson Best. She passed away at her home on Nov. 20, 1999. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the Sunset Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Robert Lamb officiating. Burial will be at 4 p.m. today at Cedar Point Cemetery in Brownwood. Sunset Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Debbie grew up in Brownwood and attended school there. She came to Odessa in 1983. She had been employed with Walgreens on Eighth Street for more than eight years. She enjoyed her grandchildren and helping others. One of her favorite pastimes was watching the Dallas Cowboys play. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Richard Cryer Best. Survivors include her daughters, Jaymi Bentley and Crystal Woods, both of Odessa; stepdaughter, Felicia Cardile of Odessa; her sisters, Dottie Granato and Willena Benson, both of Brownwood; her grandchildren, Ryan and Jayson Bentley and Cache and Shala Cardile; and her sister-in-law, Sherry Cryer. _________________________________________________________________ Copyright © 1999 Odessa American. All rights reserved.