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February 15, 2001 Permian Basin Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Kay Elizabeth (Brents) Bruce CRANE Kay Elizabeth (Brents) Bruce, born Dec. 15, 1946, in Electra, passed from this life Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001. Crane was Kays home for most of her life. She presently resided in Aubrey. She had many friends who loved her in both places. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2001, at the Tabernacle Baptist Church with the Rev. Lyndel Lee and Brother Bob Petree officiating. Burial will follow at the Crane County Cemetery with services under the direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home of Crane. Kay was known to her family and friends as a loving, giving and hard working individual who loved God and her family. She helped start several businesses and ran them successfully. One of her greatest satisfactions was to help those in need. She was preceded in death by her father, George Bullard Sr. in 1991. She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Baker and her husband Doug of Sherman and Georgianna Blue and her husband Billy of Crane; a son, James Dwight Brents Jr. of Crane; her mother, Edith Bullard of San Angelo; a brother, George D. Bullard Jr. of San Angelo; two sisters, Anne Reed of Sherman and Jencie Edwards of Crane; seven grandchildren, Robin Baker, Shivonne Baker, Daniel Baker, Morgan Blue, Thomas Blue, Max Brents and Jacob Brents; and a great-grandchild, Caleb Hubbard. _________________________________________________________________ Richard Lee Whitley DALLAS Richard Lee Whitley, 37, was born May 16, 1963, and passed away Feb. 10, 2001. Richard is survived by his loving wife of nine months, Christine Whitley of Irving; mother, Betty Whitley of Carrollton; sister, Karen Martin of Carrollton; mother-in-law, Amber Benson and husband Gary Aitken of Montana; father-in-law, Paul McEwen and wife Penne OBoyle of Plano; nieces, Jana Grasty and Stephanie Martin; and brother-in-law, Ian McEwen and wife Trudy Hodges of Colorado. Rick, beloved husband, son, brother, and friend, now passed away as a result of a scuba diving accident, touched the lives of so many people in so many special ways. His positive outlook, his quick wit and delightful sense of humor, his helpfulness and caring ways brought joy to all. Rick knew no strangers; everyone he met soon came to feel a part of his family. He died as he lived, in an activity he loved and participated in with full passion, but it seemed to all he left behind that it was too soon. He was too young; words cannot express the sense of loss that those who love him feel. But in spite of the loss, we celebrate his life; no other brought to us what he did. Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Feb. 15, 2001, at Sparkman-Dickey Funeral Home. Services are to be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2001, at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to: DFW Labrador Retriever Rescue (972) 576-4324. _________________________________________________________________ Larry Dughman (Dyer) ODESSA Our loved one, Larry Dughman (Dyer), 38, of Tyler went to be with the Lord Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, at his home. Larry was born July 4, 1962, in Omaha, Neb. He graduated from Permian High School in 1980 and worked for Compressor Components in Tyler. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kevin Dughman, and his grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Kim Dughman; son, Trent; two daughters, Tasha and Brittney; parents, Sharon and David Dyer of Odessa; brother, Shane Dyer and wife Lisa of Amarillo; sister, Lisa Vincent and husband John of Katy; and many nieces, nephews and friends. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, 2001, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Pastor Russ Hale officiating. The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ James Gerald Jerry McClain EL PASO James Gerald "Jerry" McClain passed away Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001, at the age of 64. He was born May 19, 1936, in Oklahoma City, OK, to LaFrancis Randell and James Edward McClain. He retired from the El Paso Fire Department after 27 years of service, serving as District Fire Chief for the latter portion of his career. He was also a distinguished veteran of the U.S. Navy. His daughter, Carol Lynn McClain, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Lee McClain of The Woodlands, TX; daughter, Julie Klassen of Spring, TX; son, Mark McClain of Santa Fe, N.M.; and daughter, Sonya McClain of El Paso, TX. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Aaron and Sarah Klassen of Spring, TX, Harley McClain of Santa Fe, N.M., and Kristina and Brittany Fierro of El Paso, TX. Jerry was loved by many and leaves a multitude of loving and caring family members and friends who will miss him dearly. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. today, Feb. 15, 2001, at Martin Funeral Home in El Paso. Interment will be at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. _________________________________________________________________ Dorothy Jeanne Milburn ODESSA Dorothy Jeanne Milburn, 76, of Odessa passed away Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, at Medical Center Hospital. She was born March 25, 1924, in Rule. She graduated from Rule High School in 1941. She married C.V. Milburn Oct. 21, 1950, in Odessa. Jeanne moved to Odessa Oct. 31, 1942. She was a secretary for Duffy McKeel Insurance Co. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, the Honorable C.V. Milburn of Odessa; daughter and son-in-law, Linda Meier and Tom of San Angelo; grandson, Jeff Correa of San Marcos; and great-grandson, Clinton Correa. She is also survived by her brother, Bill Cooper of Odessa. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2001, at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve Trout officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ M.B. Blair Thompson Jr. ODESSA M.B. "Blair" Thompson Jr., 78, of Odessa passed away Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2001, at Seabury Nursing Home. He was born Oct. 7, 1922, in Chanute, Kan. He married Betty Sue Alexander March 8, 1946, in Odessa. Mr. Thompson moved to Odessa in 1927 from Chanute. He worked as a welder for Gulf Oil Co., Meither Machine, Reed and Drilco. He had been self-employed since 1960. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Survivors are his wife, Betty Sue Thompson of Odessa; son, Milton Thompson and wife Mary of Odessa; daughter, Donna Sue Randalman and husband Charles of Timberon, N.M.; three grandchildren, Tommy Thompson and wife Lisa, Tamara Wolfe and husband Lance and Joe Dee Thompson; and a great-granddaughter, Hannah Thompson. The family will meet with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, 2001, at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Sherry Holloman and Dr. Charles F. Kriner officiating. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Copyright © 2000, 2001 Odessa American. All rights reserved.