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All rights reserved =========================================================================== Tuesday August 20, 2002 Sherry Bedford ABILENE - Sherry Bedford, 50, a resident of Clyde, formerly of Big Spring, died Sunday, August 18, 2002, at a Medical Center in Abilene. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Wylie Baptist Church, 6097 Buffalo Gap Road, in Abilene. Her body will be cremated. Arrangements are being made by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. She was born on Nov. 2, 1951, in Big Spring, and received an A.A.S. degree from Odessa College, and moved to Clyde from Big Spring. She was a caretaker for Chartwell Community Services and a Baptist. Survivors include her husband, Grady Joe Groves of Clyde; her father and stepmother, Raymond E. and Helen Bedford of Midland; her mother, Dorris McNew of Oklahoma; brothers, Raymond Glenn Bedford and Donald A. Bedford of Odessa, James Lee Bedford of Locbuie, Colorado, and William Bedford of Midland; and grandparents, O. B. and Bertha Montgomery of Abilene. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 41, Abilene, TX 79604. Frances Gonzales ODESSA - Frances Gonzales, 65, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2002, at her residence. She was born May 11, 1937, to Pedro and Dominga Neria in Pyote. Her parents, and one son, Daniel Gonzales, Jr., all preceded her in death. Frances married Daniel Gonzales on May 21, 1954, in Odessa. Her family was most important in her life. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2002, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Rodriquez officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Robert Alarcon, Arturo Munoz III, Armando Pulido, Juan Gonzales, Ruben Gonzales, Jr. and Joe Edward Gonzales. Rosary was scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, August 19, 2002, at Sunset Memorial Chapel. Survivors include her husband, Daniel H. Gonzales of Odessa; sons, Juan M. Gonzales of Austin, Ruben M. Gonzales, Edward Gonzales and David N. Gonzales, all of Odessa; daughters, Celia Munoz, Rebecca Cobarrubio and Rosa E. Navarette, all of Odessa; brothers, Arnulfo Neria, Robert Neria, and Jesse Neria, all of El Paso, and Richard Neria of Odessa; sisters, Carmen Flores of Odessa, and Amelia Franco of Kermit; 18 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Services are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Jerry Lee Neitzel ODESSA - Jerry Lee Neitzel 64, of Odessa, a retired truck driver, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2002, at Medical Center Hospital. He was born July 13, 1938, in Grants Pass, OR. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Frank W. Wilson Chapel with Melvin Warren officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. He was a member of H.O.G. (Harley Owners Group), the Antique Trucking Association, and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Irene Neitzel; and brother-in-law, Hank Schumann. He is survived by his wife, Margie Neitzel of Odessa; son, Mark Neitzel, wife, Terry and grandson, Ryan of Aztec, N.M.; daughter, Glenda "Wendy" Burrow, husband, David and grandson Nathan of Garland; brother, Carl "Wink" Neitzel and wife Marna of Mesa AZ; sister, Evelyn "Jackie" Schumann of Farmington N.M. Arrangements entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Darlyene ‘Polly’ Roberson ODESSA - Darlyene "Polly" Roberson, age 79, of Odessa, went to be with her Lord on Aug. 17, 2002, at Hospice House in Odessa. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Darlyene was born May 19, 1923, in Paris, Tenn., to Edmond B. and Emma McCuiston. She grew up in Eastland, Texas. She married William K. Roberson on Sept. 5, 1941, in Paris, Tenn. After William returned from the service, they moved to Odessa in 1947. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church and taught Sunday School there for many years. She worked as an L.V.N. at Medical Center Hospital before retiring. Later, she worked several years for Dr. Glen Williams. She enjoyed sewing and doll making. She loved being with her family especially her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, William of Odessa; daughters, Judy Heslep of Odessa and Claudia Roberson of Odessa; a son, Bill Roberson and his wife Liz of Odessa grandchildren, Angie Crow and husband Steve of Pagosa Springs, Colo., Katherine Nelson and husband Shawn of Canyon Lake and Chris Roberson and wife Summer of Round Rock; four great-grandchildren, Kelly, Casey and Kevin Crow and Will Nelson; brothers, E.B. McCuiston and wife Jeri of Farmington, N.M., Jim McCuiston and wife Barbara of Grandbury; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents and a sister, Rita Willoughby, preceded her in death. Services are under the direction of Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Elmer Eugene Barrett ODESSA - Elmer Eugene Barrett, 88, of Odessa, a salesman, passed away Sunday, Aug. 18, 2002, at Medical Center Hospital. He was born July 24, 1914, in Harrisburg, Ill., to Audie A. Barrett and Florence Ramsey Barrett. He was employed at Carps Department Store in Harrisburg, Ill., prior to his transfer to Rolla, Mo., in 1942, as manager of Carps Department Store. The family moved to Odessa in 1953. Mr. Barrett was employed in both wholesale and retail sales. Mr. Barrett was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Beulah in 2000 and Flossie in 1918; wife of sixty years, Lucille Hunsinger in 1999; and one twin son Jean "K" in 1992. He is survived by his daughter, Janet Sue Tisdale and husband L. Dwain of Odessa; son, John "H" Barett and wife Eleanor of Odessa; four grandchildren, William Tisdale and wife Jamie of Odessa, Cori Dea Thane and husband Gerald of Midland; Penelope Barrett of Houston and September Tull and husband Larry of Odessa; and nine great-grandchildren. A private service will be held at a later date. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Red Cross-National Disaster Fund. Services entrusted to Memorial Services, 404 N. Washington Ave., Odessa, Texas. O’Lene Callaway WICHITA FALLS - O’Lene Callaway, 90, of Wichita Falls, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2002, at Hospice House in Odessa after a short illness. Memorial services will be conducted at 3 p.m. today, August 20, 2002, in the chapel of Hampton Vaughan Crestview with Rev. Dennis Wilkinson, pastor of Floral Heights United Methodist Church, officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Hampton Vaughan Crestview, 1917 Archer City Highway, Wichita Falls, TX 76302; (940) 767-1770. O’Lene was born September 8, 1911, in Anson to Austin Clyde Bailey and Maude Wright. On July 29. 1934, she married John "Marvin" Callaway. The couple were members of the Floral Heights Methodist Church in Wichita Falls for 54 years before moving to Odessa to be close to family. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, John M. Callaway; sons, Gary and wife Cynthia Callaway of Odessa, and Wayne and wife Peggy Callaway of Laramie, Wyo.; grandchildren, Shawn Callaway and wife Anita of Arlington, Brent Callaway of Raleigh, N.C. and Shannon Callaway Haile and husband Phil of Madison, Wis., and Greg Callaway and wife Jennifer of Nashville, Tenn.; great-grandchildren, Cameron Mason Callaway of Arlington and Jackson Callaway Haile of Madison; brothers, Floyd Bailey of Houston, Rev. Wilfred Bailey and Clyde Bailey, both of Dallas. For those desiring, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Hospice House of Odessa, 903 N. Sam Houston. Odessa, Texas, 79761; (915) 580-0067. 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