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April 17, 2001 Permian Basin Obituaries _________________________________________________________________ Evelyn Linebery MIDLAND Evelyn Catherine Scarborough Linebery went to join her beloved husband, Tom, and her Precious Savior Saturday, April 14, 2001. Evelyn was born May 28, 1905, in Merkel. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.F. "Bill" and Kara W. Scarborough, four sisters and a brother. Her beloved husband Tom died March 31, 2001. Evelyns name is associated with institutions of higher learning, churches, chapels, childrens homes, hospitals, museums and libraries. Evelyn was extremely dedicated to contributing to missions all over the United States and many foreign countries. Many individuals received an education because of support from the Lineberys. Remembering how much education meant to her, knowing what knowledge meant to living a productive life, she unselfishly devoted her time and financial support to helping youth gain entrance to a sound and meaningful way of life. She loved children and helped them develop an understanding of how to deal with life. She never saw a handicapped child that she wouldnt want to help. Evelyn was the definition of the word compassion. She was petite but powerful. God gave her strength that was envied by all that knew her. Tom always said "she was the hardest working and best ranch woman" he ever knew. In 1952, Tom and Evelyn moved to the home on the ranch that she had lovingly designed and built to grace the desert of Winkler County and to provide an oasis for the creatures of nature to find food and water to sustain them. In recent years of her tribulations and failing strength, she was surrounded with love and caring of her lifelong partner, Tom (who called her "Babe") and her many friends. Evelyn was a traditional Texas lady who treasured her heritage and did what she could to preserve it. Her feet were planted firmly on the earth that she loved, and her home on the Frying Pan Ranch reflected the nature that surrounded her. The owls that gathered around her renewed her wisdom, her vision and strength throughout her life. As the owl flies silently through the darkness, Evelyn went from day to day in her quiet way doing the tasks God placed in her path. She drew strength from the ranch cats she tended with such loving care. She fed the strays and gave them a caring home and in return drew the ability to land on her feet and begin a new life again and again. She fought the good fight, but her task is not finished she depends on her devoted friends and the board of directors of the Scarborough-Linebery Foundation to carry on the battle in her stead. Evelyn is survived by many dear friends, especially Rene Blakeney, Triena Coufal, Edna Beck, Nancy McKinley, Louise McClure, Bobbie Jo Jackson, Jody Tapp and An Ell Crudup. Visitation with family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, April 17, 2001, at Ellis Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2001, at the First Baptist Church where Evelyn was a lifetime member. Services will be conducted by Bob Porterfield and Gary Dyer with burial at Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers are C.C. Matthews, Doug Grimes, Joe Max Walker, Gene Irwin, Bill Humphries and Bob Jones. Honorary pallbearers are her faithful and loving caregivers, Judy Marshall, Norma Woods, Rose Lee Henry, Carlota and Leopoldo Arreola, Earline LaLonde and Gloria Hallmark, Helen Walker, Sandy and Bill Warbois, Maxine White and all the Pioneer Ranch Families will also serve. Tom and Evelyn, we love you, and we will miss you but for both of you we say, "Well done, good and faithful servants." In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heritage Midland Inc. for the preservation of the Scarborough Home, 802 S. Main, Midland, Texas, 79701, Friends of Fairview or First Baptist Church of Midland. _________________________________________________________________ J.C. Avary MONAHANS John Calhoun "J.C." Avary was born July 21, 1915, in Toyah. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Helen Elrod Avary; his father, Corbett Avary; and mother, Rosa Avary, all of Monahans. He is survived by a son, Bob Avary of Odessa; a daughter, Pat and her husband R.C. Cosper, also of Odessa; and a daughter-in-law, Shirley Avary of Monahans. He is also survived by a brother, Robert Avary of Granite Shoals; two sisters, Eva Rose Haynes of Monahans and Sophia Barnwell of Hobbs, N.M.; a cousin, G.Q. Shine Avary of Barstow; 15 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. His loving caregivers have been Tanya McComas, Frannie McQuistion, Betty Lou Romero and Bettie Clark. J.C. led a loving, active and productive life. As a boy he would rise early and milk the cows in his parents dairy. When he was 12, he bought two of his own cows to add to the family dairy and began delivering milk to their customers. As an athlete, he was recruited to play football by the Wink Wildcats. When the Monahans school decided to have a football team, J.C. was quick to get involved and was elected to be the captain of their first team. He also played the bass drum in their marching band. He suggested the colors to be green and white and the name to be the Monahans Green Waves because the sand hills looked like a beach with green waves. Their name was later changed to the Loboes. After graduation from high school, he worked in a service station, and for a time worked for the Carbon Black Plant in Wickett. He owned and operated several businesses, including a photo shop, a boot and shoe repair shop, a second hand furniture and antique store, a fast food drive-in and an ice cream parlor (in Seminole) and a restaurant in Alpine. He served as the district clerk of Ward County for many years before going into the life insurance business. As an agent for the American National Insurance Company, he received many awards, including trips to Spain, France and Australia. When he retired from American National, he went to work with National Farm Life as an independent agent. He served his country in the Air Force during World War II as a radio technician in the South Pacific. He received an honorable discharge based on a medical condition after being hospitalized in Hawaii at Hickam Field. J.C. was always active in community affairs. He served for many years on the Monahans Volunteer Fire Department, helped organize the first VJA (Victory Over Japan) Day celebration in Monahans, was member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. As a father, J.C. helped out on many Boy Scout projects and those of the Monahans band boosters club. As a grandfather, he coached a little league baseball team and worked on countless Boys Club activities. His home was always open to family members and friends who needed a place to live while they were going through difficult times. Many came to stay and live for several months. An aunt with no other relatives came to live out her final days at his home. He was always there when he was needed. Among his many interests, he was an excellent amateur magician and hypnotist. He would often use these skills to entertain the friends of his children. J.C. was never too tired or too busy to listen and offer support to his children and grandchildren. If a mans success in life can be measured by the character and success of his children, and ultimately by the character and success of his grandchildren, J.C. is a most highly successful individual. He has lived well. Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2001, at Harkey Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Monahans Memorial Cemetery. The family has requested donations to a favorite charity. _________________________________________________________________ Marcelino Martinez ODESSA Marcelino Martinez, 83, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2001, in Odessa. He was born July 19, 1917, in San Juan de los Lagos, Mexico, to Doroteo Saines and Epifania Martinez. He married Juanita Hernandez Nov. 22, 1937, in Van Horn. He began his apprenticeship as a taxidermist in Van Horn in 1935. In 1960, he opened his own business, Martinez Taxidermy, in Odessa until his retirement in 1979. He also became a U.S. citizen in 1960. He was a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3203, a member of Holy Name Society and served on the parish council for Our Lady of San Juan. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, three sisters and a grandson. He is survived by his loving wife, Juanita, and four daughters, Nellie Zuniga of Anaheim, Calif., Tillie Trevino of Balch Springs, Cira Paz and husband Luis of Odessa and Rita Perez and husband Amador of Odessa. He is also survived by an adopted son, Richard M. Landreth of Odessa; sister, Angela Morales and husband Moises of Van Horn; 15 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Marcelino was very well known and respected by many. He was very loved and will be greatly missed. Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today, April 17, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with Father Mark Woodruff officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to Star Hospice or your favorite charity. Services are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Copyright © 2000, 2001 Odessa American. All rights reserved.