Ector Co. TX - Obituaries from the Odessa American Online Submitted by Charlene Beatty Beauchamp cbodessa@classicnet.net Thanks to the Odessa American Online http://www.oaoa.com/ ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ *********************************************************************** OA Online Obituaries. Permian Basin Obituaries Copyright © 1999-2002 Odessa American. All rights reserved ============================================================================================ Sunday May 26, 2002 Obituaries Ruth Elizabeth Rose ODESSA - Ruth Elizabeth Rose, 77, passed away, Friday, May 24, 2002, at Medical Center Hospital. She was born Aug. 25, 1924 in Ranger, Texas. She later married Robert Odell Rose in Ranger, Texas, in March of 1940. She was a dental assistant for Dr. Clark for many years. She was a member of Church of Christ in Odessa. She is survived by her husband, Robert Odell Rose of Odessa; two sons, Richard Rose and wife Janis of Midland, and Jimmie Lee Rose and wife Vie of Fort Davis; one daughter, Patsy Rose of Munster, Texas; one brother, Joe Kirk Dorsey; and one grandchild, Allison Rose. Services are schedule for Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at 10 a.m. at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Lynn Money will officiate.Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Josh Crawford ODESSA - Josh Crawford, 81, of Odessa, passed away Friday, May 24, 2002, at Medical Center Hospital. He was born Feb. 11, 1921, in Electra, Texas. He married Rosemary Bougher Aug. 5, 1987, in Odessa. Mr. Crawford moved to Odessa in 1957. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked as a repairman of oilfield equipment for Whipco Service & Repair and retired this year from Kelly Tool Works after 10 years of service. He was a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. He was a Methodist. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Hazel Crawford in 1981 and sister, Elaine Boatright. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Crawford of Odessa; son, Sandy Crawford of Katy, Texas; stepson, Robert E. Thiry of Chadron, Neb.; stepdaughter Rosemary Nussey of Chadron, Neb.; sister, Charlene Sexton of Wichita Falls; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 27, 2002, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel. A military graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2002, at Rose Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Ronald McDonald House. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Dennis Russel ODESSA - Dennis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 22, 2002, at the age of 41. He came into this world June 20, 1960, in Englewood, Calif. His parents are Beulah (Vi) Mae Mixon and Richard Franklin Russell. He married Juanita Russell on April 27, 1982. They celebrated their 20th anniversary this year. To that union there were three daughters born, Tasha, Samantha "Sammi" and Shelby, all of Odessa. In all his years, he never met a stranger. He entertained many with his love, kindness and friendship. In his passing he left behind five brothers, Ricky of California, Glen of Louisiana, Ronald Jo of Arizona, Todd of Texas and Shaun of Arkansas. He spent most of his life pulling mobile homes. He spent some time in the Marines. All his time was devoted to being a daddy, a husband and a great friend to many. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at Faith Tabernacle Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow at the Ector County Cemetery, Rose Hill section. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dennis Russell Fund No. 234342 at Complex Community Federal Credit Union. Services have been entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. You are invited to leave a message or memory in the online guest book at www.wilsonfuneral.com. Copyright © 1999-2002 Odessa American. All rights reserved.