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Permian Basin Obituaries ============================================================================================ December 07, 2001 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Jason Adams ARLINGTON - Jason Adams, 30, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, in Arlington. Memorial services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001, at Arlington Funeral Home Chapel in Arlington, and at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, at First Baptist Church in McCamey. Jason was born Dec. 31, 1970, in McCamey. He was vice president of production at Main Street Theater in Mansfield where he acted, choreographed and directed. Survivors: Parents, Leslie and Deanne Adams of Arlington; brother, Rob Adams and wife Pam of McCamey; paternal grandparents, Hubert and Mary Adams of McCamey; maternal grandparents, Melvin and Emma Duncan of McCamey; aunts, Debra Duncan of McCamey and Sheila Blanscet and husband James of McCamey; uncle, Dwayne Duncan and wife Kathy of Hobbs, N.M.; cousins, Stefani Greenwood, Hali Bauman, Kim Duncan, Melanie Bradley, Jaime Duncan, Dawn Andrew and Christy Maynard; three nieces, Erin, Shelbi and McKenna; a nephew, Gunner; special friends, Cindy Almond, Jan Gleaves, Kelly Norman, Rick Miller, Kitty Thompson and John Furlough; and a host of other friends. Arrangements by Arlington Funeral Home, Arlington, (817) 548-1791. Evolene 'Evie' Fuller ODESSA - Evolene S. Fuller, 78, of Odessa passed away Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, at her residence. She was born Jan. 6, 1923, in Mills, N.M., and was a Catholic. Evie lived in Hawaii, California and Nevada and moved to Odessa 18 years ago. During World War II, she was a welder for an aircraft manufacturer and worked in Pearl Harbor for the Navy. Evie worked as jewelry store manager in Corona, Calif. In later years, Evie was a foster parent to many children with disabilities until adoptive parents were found. She will be remembered with love for her independence, strong determination and inner strength. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Fuller, and her daughter, Romayne. She is survived by a son, Edward Fuller; brother, Walter Schneider and wife Elaine of Denver City; sisters, Betty Williams of Howe and Aleta Elliott of Wichita, Kan.; along with many nieces and nephews and Ralph Dean, a wonderful friend and companion for many years. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at the Corona Cemetery in Corona, Calif. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Clara E. McLain ODESSA - Clara E. McLain, 90, formerly of Odessa, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, in Wichita, Kan. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today and services at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. She was born Sept. 24, 1911, in Hannibal, Mo. She married Emmett E. McLain June 8, 1931, in Dallas. Mrs. McLain had a long career in retailing women's wear, working in Dallas and Fort Worth before coming to Odessa as manager of the downtown JoAnn Shop. She retired in 1987. She was a member of St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church and was active in Altrusa. She was known by her many friends as "Mrs. Mac." She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett E. McLain; parents, George and Nellie White; and sister, Dorothy Harvey. She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Evelyn Corliss of Wichita, Kan.; and five nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church. Dorothy Pryor Moore ARLINGTON - Dorothy Pryor Moore went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 1, 2001. She was born Nov. 16, 1935, in Seminole, Okla. Dorothy resided in Odessa for many years where she graduated from Odessa High School and Odessa College prior to attending the University of Texas at El Paso. In her youth, she was well known for her vocal talent and frequently sang at Temple Baptist Church where she attended. Later in life, she developed her artistic abilities and thoroughly enjoyed painting. Dorothy was loved and admired for her strength and perseverance in life. She moved to Arlington to be near her children. She was preceded in death by her son, Jeffery Woodward Moore. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Suzanne Blackmon of Fort Worth, and son, J. Michael Moore of Arlington. She cherished her relationships with her grandchildren, Courtney Blackmon of Fort Worth and Jake and Erin Moore of Arlington. Dorothy had three sisters, Arada Jones and husband Charles of Odessa, Mary Ann Pike and Glynda Pryor, both of Dallas; and a brother, A. Joe Pryor and wife Nelda of Bakersfield, Calif. She was Aunt Dot to eight nieces and nephews and 13 great-nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 2210 S. Collins, in Arlington. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to OC Foundation Memorial Fund, Odessa College, 201 W. University Blvd., Odessa, Texas, 79764, or the charity of your choice. Florence Faye Reynolds ODESSA - Our Holy Father took into his heavenly family Florence Swank Reynolds Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001. She was 95 years old. She was born July 22, 1906, in Guymon, Okla. She married H.F. Reynolds in 1921, and they celebrated a long and happy life together. Florence was an original founding member and a lifelong active member of Temple Baptist Church. She was a continuously active member of Temple Baptist Church since they began in a small, one-room building until the large and vibrant church it had become. She was preceded in death by her husband, H.F. Reynolds; sons, Del Vernon Reynolds, Joy Duane Reynolds, Don Reynolds and Lee Monte Reynolds; brothers, Harvey Swank, Elmer Swank and Frank Swank; and sister, Lillian Caudell. She is survived by grandchildren, Bobbie Pitzinger of Rowlett, Marie Milam, Diana Smith and Zella Lippe, all of Odessa, Whitney Gibbs of Dallas, Candace Nelson and Amy Miller, both of Midland, Lori Reynolds and Howard Reynolds, both of Marion, Ind.; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today, Dec. 7, 2001, at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Florence was always dedicated to her love and faith in God, her family and life. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and loved her and all the people in whose life she had made a difference. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Maurice Gordon Smith ODESSA - This is our father, Maurice Gordon Smith. Faced with pain and paralysis for over 20 years from Parkinson's disease, his soul was finally freed from the body that imprisoned it Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001. "Flash," as he was known to family and friends, was born Dec. 30, 1930, in Olton. He graduated from Plainview High School and married his high school sweetheart, Jo Ann, in 1949. He worked for General Tire Co. for 18 years and received medical retirement from there in 1984. Preceding him in death were his parents, Jo Ella Smith and Jerome Gritzman. In celebrating his life, we remember how he loved golf, camping with his daughters and high school football, especially the Odessa High Bronchos. Although he was bedridden the last years of his life, he would listen to the games Friday night and watch taped playoff games over and over. He served as president of the Odessa High Band Boosters in 1973-1974. Both he and Jo Ann are lifetime members of the Odessa High Band Boosters. Flash was a simple and good man. He would not want to be remembered as a saint, but as a human being having both good and bad traits. He showed tremendous courage and dignity in the way he handled his declining health. He knew that bad times could be endured and good times should be savored. Flash is survived by his wife, our mother, Jo Ann. She loved him and cared for him through good times and bad for over 52 years. He left a legacy of memories with his daughters and their families. They are Marsha Tice and her husband, Bob, of Aurora, Colo., Dr. Margaret Stratton and her husband, Steve, of Germantown, Md., Mari Leal and her husband, Armando, of Odessa and Marice Collier. Flash was blessed with nine grandchildren. They are Jennifer Tice Opila, Amber Tice, Emily Stratton, Brian Stratton, Riley Hagelstein, Andrew Hagelstein, Andy Leal, Cipriano Leal and Nikki Johnson. He also had five great-grandchildren, Hayden and Opal Opila, Ariana Leal, Alexis and Trevor Johnson. Flash is also survived by cousins, Bluford Turner of Fritch and Betty Lou Vaughn of Amarillo. A special thanks to the doctors, nurses and especially the caregivers who treated him and attended him at home. The family would specifically like to thank Sonia Ramirez, Diana Williams, Dick Brown, John Caraway and Gary Vaughn. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Home Hospice and Hospice House of Odessa. Today, the seventh of December at 11 a.m., we will lay Daddy to rest at Rose Hill Cemetery. The pallbearers are Bill Stanford, John Caraway, Bob Drugan, Andrew Hagelstein, Andy Leal, Cipriano Leal and Brian Stratton. Dick Brown will preside over the graveside service. Who, through long days of labor, And nights devoid of ease, Still heard in his soul the music Of wonderful melodies. We love you, Daddy. Marsha, Margaret and Mari. Jose Enrique Young ODESSA - Jose Enrique Young, 68, of Odessa passed away Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2001, at Medical Center Hospital. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 2001, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with the Rev. Floro Hinacay officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. Pallbearers will be Ken Harris, Joe H. Young Jr., Daniel Santiesteban, Javier Medina, Jose Luis Santiesteban, Marcieal Lopez and Fernando Garza. Jose Enrique Young was born Feb. 5, 1933, in Marfa to Enrique and Petronila Young. He married Eulogia Chavez Sept. 28, 1958, in Odessa. He was Catholic and a truck driver for Permian Concrete Co. He was preceded in death by his parents, Enrique and Petronila Young; and brothers, Ramon Young and Hilario Jacob Young. He is survived by his wife, Eulogia Chavez Young of Odessa; son, Joe H. Young Jr. of Odessa; daughters, Pilar Y. Lopez of Balmorhea, Jesusita Chavez Sosa of Odessa and Mary Lou Young of Odessa; brothers, Jesus Julian C. Young of Odessa and Freddy C. Young of Odessa; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Services by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel. Copyright © 2000, 2001 Odessa American. All rights reserved.