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All rights reserved ============================================================================================ Sunday February 3, 2002 Morgan Wade Rogers ODESSA - Morgan Wade Rogers, age 16, of Odessa, passed away at University Medical Center Hospital in Lubbock on Feb. 1, 2002. Memorial services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2002 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 11th and West Loop 338. Mr. Luther Whitlow and Mr. Frank Davis will officiate. Burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Morgan was born in Kermit on May 13, 1985. He was home schooled and was a short time away from graduating. He was active in Kingdom Hall Construction throughout the southwest. His sister, Angela Lea Nelson preceded him in death. Survivors include his parents, Ronnie and Diane Rogers of Odessa; sisters, Camille Richardson and Jennie Rogers, both of Odessa and Monica Contreras of Graham; grandparents, Shorty and Juanita Rogers of Lovington, NM, Don and Gerry Bush of Arlington and Cotton and Naomi Thorne of Colorado City; nephews, Tyler and Preston Wade Richardson; numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and friends who were as close as family. Morgan was a beautiful young man with a love of life and wonderful dreams for the future. Between hiking, motor cross, and other outdoor activities, he still managed to find time for his family, which meant so much to him. He left a void behind that will never be filled, until the resurrection to life on a paradise earth. The entire assembly of family and friends look forward to that day when the words of Revelation 21:4 will be fulfilled "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." A memorial fund has been set up for Morgan Rogers at Southwest Bank. Services are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Latricia Ann Hamilton MIDLAND - Latricia Ann Hamilton, known as Meme to her grandchildren, of Houston, Texas, passed away Feb. 1, 2002 at the age of 52 at a Houston area hospital after an intense 7-year battle with cancer. She was born in Stanton, Texas, July 2, 1949 to Hester and Averill (Hale) Badgett. She married Royce Hamilton 35 years ago on Jan. 14, 1967 in Tarzan, Texas. She was preceded in death by her father in 1995. She is survived by her husband, Royce Hamilton; son, Stephen Brent Hamilton and his wife, Diana and their two children, Stephen and Megan of Odessa; and by daughter, Christy Michelle Hamilton Jurgensen and her husband, Ted of Midland; mother, Averill Badgett of Greenwood Community, Midland; brothers, Loie Badgett of Andrews, Billy Badgett of Neosho, Mo. And Sammy Badgett of Valley Mills, Texas. Pallbearers are Stephen Hamilton, Loie Badgett, Billy Badgett, Sammy Badgett, Dennis Bright and Kent Elenburg. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002, in the chapel of Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors, with the Rev. Sonny Plischke officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland. You are invited to leave a message or memory in the online guest book at www. Wilson funeral.com. The family will be receiving friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Services have been entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Ruby Arlene Alcorn ODESSA - Ruby Arlene Alcorn, 82, of Odessa, a retired C.S. technician for Medical Center Hospital, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 1, 2002 after a lengthy illness. Arlene was born March 12, 1919 to the late Herman Emil and Vellie Abney Vogel in Winchell, Texas. She married J.C. Alcorn on Dec. 4, 1941. He preceded her in death June 14, 1988. Arlene was also preceded in death by her sisters Alice Marie Markham and Velma Christine Riordan and brothers Sandy Vogel, Dell Vogel, Tom Vogel and Grover Vogel. Survivors include sons, Michael C. Alcorn of Odessa and Joe Abney Alcorn and his wife, Tali, of Richmond, Va.; one granddaughter, Jane Brawner Alcorn, also of Richmond; brothers, Luther Vogel of Brownwood, Earl Vogel and wife, Dorthy of Fort Worth; brother-in-law–Cecil Riordan of Big Spring; and sisters-in-law Earlene Vogel of Brownwood and Edalene Vogel of May Pearl. Funeral services are pending for Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002, with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. The family would like to express special thanks to the membership of Second Baptist Church and Home Hospice, especially Della, T.J., Cheryl and Holly, for their care and prayers during this difficult time. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Second Baptist Church, 711 E. 17th St., Odessa, Texas, 79761, where Arlene had been a long-time member. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Janis Ann McFarland ODESSA - Janis Ann McFarland, 70, passed away Friday, Feb. 1, 2002, at her residence in Odessa. She was born Feb. 20, 1931, to Herman and Margaret McDonald in Pampa, Texas. Memorial services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2002, at Sunset Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Dr. David Mindel of First Christian Church officiating. Janis came to Odessa in 1934. She graduated from Odessa High School in 1948 and was a member of the Sub-Deb Club and the Honor Society. She married Billy McFarland on Nov. 23, 1949, in Odessa, and was a talented pianist and singer. She was also a substitute teacher and homemaker. She was a member of the Beta Sigma Phi and was awarded the Order of the Rose. Her parents, Herman and Margaret McDonald, and brother, Brent L. McDonald, all precede her in death. Survivors include her husband, Billy McFarland; son, Jerrold G. McFarland, both of Odessa; daughter & son-in-law, Judith A. and Randy Martin, of Grapevine; father-in-law, Reed W. McFarland of Odessa; brother-in-law, Michael Reed McFarland; and sister-in-law, Jannine McFarland, both of Dallas; nephew, Robert Craig McFarland, and cousin, Jerry Wayne Schmidt. Memorials can be made to M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. Services are being arranged by Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Judy M. Connell ODESSA - Judy M. Connell, 55, of Midland, passed away on Jan. 31, 2002, in Midland, Texas due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on Feb. 27, 1946, in Santa Ana, Calif., to Eugene and Margaret Moykey. She was a Christian. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Margaret Moykey; daughter, Crystal Gayle O'Neal; and sister, Diane Ledbetter. She is survived by her sons, Steve O'Neal of Odessa, Greg O'Neal of Midland, Jimmy O'Neal of Fredricksburg, Va., and Danny O'Neal of Odessa; stepfather, Bill Carr of Florida; brother, Dennis Moykey of Marino Valley, Calif.; sisters, JoAnnie Covey and Barbara Brown, both of California; and six grandchildren. Services are schedule for 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2002, at Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Gary Al'be officiating, with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. There will be a family gathering with friends at Odessa Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today. Services by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel.