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He was born Aug. 24, 1926, in Fort Worth. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Michael Fickenscher officiating. Mr. Doss graduated from Hobbs High School in Hobbs, N.M., and went on to graduate from Texas Tech in 1950. He then attended Southwest Medical School in Dallas. He served in Naval Intel-ligence during World War II. He married Daphna "Debbie" Hill, Oct. 22, 1950, in Kermit. They moved to Odessa from Abilene in 1969. He was a member of the Eagles’ Lodge in Odessa. He is survived by his wife, Daphna "Debbie" Doss of Odessa; son, David Doss of Austin; daughter, Rebecca Burros of Irving; and one grandson, Drew Doss of Austin. Arrangements are by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. (www. wilsonfuneral.com) _________________________________________________________________ ODESSA — Claude Clinton "Curly" Finn, 69, of Odessa died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, at Medical Center Hospital. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel. He was born June 26, 1930, in Lufkin. He married Lena Rutledge April 3, 1976, in Houston. Mr. Finn moved to Odessa in 1982 from Houston. He was a self-employed refrigeration man. He was Pentecostal. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Ruth Finn; daughter, Jeanne Flores; and sister, Faye Evins. Survivors include his wife, Lena Finn of Odessa; sons, Floyd Finn of Happy Camp, Calif., Gary Allen Finn of Houston, Thomas Barrs of Pukwana, S.D., and Charlie Wilson of Livingston; daughters, Claudette Brymer and Molly Dixon, both of Happy Camp, Calif., Cindy Presley and Cheryl Merrit, both of Houston, Connie Tubbs of San Antonio, Carol Venneman of Alberta, Canada, and Barbara Broome of Odessa; brother, Aaron Finn of Lukin; sister, Evelyn Malone of Lufkin; 22 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ ODESSA — Harvey Holcomb, 72, of Odessa died Saturday, January 15, 2000, at his residence. He was born May 30, 1927, in Tahlequah, Okla. He moved to the Permian Basin and was employed by Atlantic Richfield Company after his return from the Korean War in 1951. He chose to take early retirement from ARCO in the first "downsizing" of the oil patch in 1985. He was electrical and automation foreman, south Permian District, at the time. He was a veteran of two wars and life member of the American Legion and VFW. He was one-half Choctaw Indian and one hundred percent American, and very proud of both. He expressed his love of country by volunteer work in the fields of Americanism, National Security, children and youth, and community service; all programs of the American Legion. His wife Helen shared his commitment to God and country by working in similar programs of the American Legion Auxiliary. He held many local, state and national offices in the American Legion, including state commander and national vice commander. He was serving as a member of the National Convention Commission and as president of the Texas Convention Corporation. He is survived by wife, Helen; daughter, Renee’ Brown and husband, Gary, of Odessa; sons, Wayne and wife, Sheila, of Arlington, Hugh of Odessa, and Scott of New Braunfels; sister, Vivian Chunn of Conroe; brother, Wesley of Conroe; and brother, Raymond of Oak Harbor, Wash. He also is survived by two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2000, in the chapel of Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors with the Rev. James R. Otterness officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Following the services a reception will be held for family and friends in the big hall at the American Legion Post, East 8th and Pueblo. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Home. If desired memorials may be made to Texas American Legion Youth Foundation, P.O. Box 789, Austin, TX 78767. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. (www.wilsonfuneral.com) _________________________________________________________________ Marie Meek ODESSA — Marie was called home January 15, 2000. Her husband, Jimmy, was waiting to welcome her, as were her mother and many extended family members and friends. A native of Oklahoma, she had lived most of her long life in Odessa. She was known as the "Avon Lady" and served her friends for 42 years with Avon products. She is survived by her four daughters, Lajuana Marie Fire, Fresno, Calif.; Linda Kay Rogers of Tijeras, N.M.; Jima Lea Garrett of Moor Park, Calif.; and Connie Sue Lovett, Carthage; grandchildren, Chris Lee McClure, Ashley Adrianne Wood, Michael Aaron McKnight, Angie Laree Lovett, Robert Wayne Lovett and Danita Carol Lovett; great-grandchildren, Frank Gene Wood-Canada, Kristen Ann McClure and Madison Johnae Revis. She also is survived by her precious dog ‘Little Bit’ and her visiting cat ‘Miss Calley’. Please join us for funeral services at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, in St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 1601 E. 42nd St. Interment will be following at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Garrett, Duane Rogers, Kessler Wood, Richard Meek, Robert Fire and Guy Lovett. _________________________________________________________________ ODESSA — Brandon Lee Shipley, 12, of Odessa died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, at Cook’s Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth. He was born Nov. 13, 1987, in Odessa. He attended L.B.J. Elementary School and was a lifelong resident of Odessa. Brandon was a very loving, caring, tender-hearted young man. He loved to make others smile and laugh, and he was often more concerned for others than himself. He was a big fan of baseball and football and loved to play both. Some of Brandon’s favorite things to do were to fish and play golf with his dad. And he loved to cook, with and without the help of his mom. He loved to go on family outings to the lake, camp, ride jet skis and ride in the boat. Brandon loved to draw and kept a book of his work; he also liked to do wood working projects. He enjoyed the computer and making new friends on the Internet. He never met anyone he couldn’t talk to, and he was able to get on your level. If you were 2 or 92, he could carry on the appropriate conversation. One of Brandon’s new loves was learning to play the guitar, and he was a big George Strait fan. Brandon loved people and wanted to help anyone in pain; he has helped many now by being an organ donor. Brandon provided everyone with laughter. Funeral services will be held at 4p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, at Immanuel Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Mark Riley officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his parents, Terry and Debra Shipley of Odessa; brother, Justin Shipley of Odessa; grandparents, Bobby and Clovis Shipley and Fred and Lou Ann Rabe, all of Odessa; great-grandmother, Christine Rabe of Odessa; aunts and uncles, Brad and Cheere Behrendt of Odessa and Lee and Traci Rabe of Corinth; cousins, Kali Behrendt of Odessa and Payton Rabe of Corinth. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. (www.wiIsonfuneral.com) _________________________________________________________________ ODESSA — Diohnna Shelee "Oni" Vaughn, 19, of Odessa was born July 27, 1980. She was one of God’s special blessings given to us on earth. Diohnna left us to go of her heavenly home, Jan. 16, 2000. Oni had strength, resilience and endurance that was astonishing to each of us. While she touched many hearts and lives in her lifetime, she lived to be touched, talked to, held and, most of all, loved. Oni loved rainbows, blue skies, sunny days, warm fuzzy puppies and kittens, music, laughter, snuggles, hugs, and kisses. Her loving presence will be greatly missed by many, but her lovely memory will be forever treasured in our hearts. We can take comfort in knowing that Oni is in her heavenly body riding over rainbows, dancing on clouds and giggling all the while, as girls often do. Oni is survived by her mother, Bobble Jean Davis-Vaughn; father and step-mother, Ronnie and Gwen Vaughn; grandparents, Johnnie and Ed Davis; Bea and Ray Bailey; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, teachers, care providers and friends. Please join us to commemorate Oni’s life at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, in the chapel of Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. In lieu of flowers, balloon bouquets are requested. _________________________________________________________________ Zelphia Brantley ODESSA — Zelphia Brantley, 81, of Odessa died Saturday, January 15, 2000, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Faith Tabernacle Assembly of God with the Rev. Norman R. Owens officiating. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. She was born April 4, 1918, in Allendale, Mo. Mrs. Brantley came to Odessa in 1935 and worked in food management for most of her life. Survivors include her daughter, Karen Patterson of Clay Center, Kan.; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. _________________________________________________________________ Copyright © 2000 Odessa American. All rights reserved.