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All rights reserved =========================================================================== Tuesday August 27, 2002 Anthony Duane Dilbeck KILGORE - Services for Anthony Duane Dilbeck, 55, of Kilgore will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2002, at the Rader Funeral Home Chapel, Kilgore, with the Rev. Tim York officiating burial will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Mr. Dilbeck died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview. Mr. Dilbeck was born Aug. 11, 1947, to his parents Jim and Ruby Dilbeck. He was born in Kilgore and attended Odessa schools. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Dilbeck was a lifetime member of the VFW. He also worked in the oilfield. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Sue Dilbeck of Lake Whitney; one son, Damon Duane North of Marshall; one daughter, Kesha White of Liberty City; four grandchildren; his parents, Jim and Ruby Dilbeck of Kilgore; two brothers, Tommy and James Dilbeck both of Liberty City; five sisters, Linda Collins of Odessa, Sandra Hinton of Kilgore, Janice Scott of Kilgore, Omega Preston of Odessa and Sue Ayers of Orange; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday form 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Life Care Hospice Services of Longview. David O. Hill ODESSA - David O. Hill "Mr. Hill," 67, went to be with our Lord on Aug. 25, 2002. He passed away at Medical Center Hospital. He was born June 23, 1935, in Coleman, Texas, to Benito and Anastacia Hill. He married Julia Hernandez Feb. 4, 1953 in Odessa. He retired from Terk Distribution as an assistant warehouse manager and was a custodian for ECISD. He is preceded in death by his parents Benito and Anastacia Hill. He is survived by his wife; sons, Ruben Hill of Corpus Christi, Robert Hill and wife Mary of Arlington and Israel Hill and wife Raquel of Grand Prairie; daughters, Delma Grado and husband Rodolfo of Odessa and Dolores Rodriguez and husband Mike of Odessa; grandchildren, Daniella Rene Grado, Roman Grado, Priscilla and husband Robert Ortiz, Patrick Rodriguez, Mikey Rodriguez, Melinda Rodriguez, David Hill and his fiancé Diana Villanueva, Daniel Hill, Donika Hill, Eric Valenzuela, Vanessa Hill, Cynthia Hill and Mandy Garza; great-grandchildren, Bryana Ortiz and Kiana Ortiz; brothers, Hector and wife Haddie Hill and John Hill, all of Odessa; and uncle, Rumaldo Hill of Odessa. Rosary will be recited Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2002, at 7 p.m. at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday Aug. 28, 2002, at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Serafin Avenido officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Services by Odessa Funeral Home. Dorothy ‘Dottie’ Ervin Parish ANDREWS - A celebration of life for Dorothy Parish will be held at Open Door Assembly of God Church, 3102 E. University in Odessa, at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2002. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2002, at McNett Funeral Home, 705 N. Main Street, Andrews, Texas. Dorothy lost a yearlong, hard battle with cancer and left this life on Aug. 24, 2002. Born May 14, 1932, in Shamrock, Texas, to parents Dorothy and Kenneth Richard Daffron, she attended schools in Fort Worth before moving to Odessa during the mid 1940s. In Odessa, she attended Odessa High School, graduating in 1950, and then attended Odessa College where she met Robert W. "Bob" Ervin. They were married June 30, 1951. Early in their marriage, they had three children. Bob was in the Marines but as soon as his tour of duty was over, the young family settled in West Texas. They owned and operated Herd and Ervin Trucking in Odessa. During these busy years, Dottie and Bob were active members of Crescent Park Church of Christ. Dottie was busy with homemaking and took on extra responsibilities including being a Girl Scout leader, and a member of Beta Sigma Phi. She worked with the Republican Party, and volunteered with both the American Cancer Society and the Arthritis Foundation. She served on the board of American Cancer Society and eventually worked professionally for the Arthritis Foundation. In 1963, the Ervin family followed the oilfield to Andrews, Texas where they owned and operated Andrews Service Company and Barnie’s Steam Service. In Andrews, Dottie worked at First National Bank and at the Andrews County Health Department. She stayed active in Beta Sigma Phi, and was a Cub Scout Leader. These were extremely busy and fun years for the Ervin family. All three kids were involved in sports and lots of extracurricular activities. Dottie stayed busy preparing for and attending each and every event as it came up. As the climate of the oilfield changed, Bob and Dottie decided to make a transition. Bob sold his businesses but continued to work in the oilfield service industry. The two moved several times following his job. During these years, they lived in Crane, Pleasanton, Carrizo Springs, Laredo and San Antonio. Around 1986, the job lead west again and both were thrilled when Bob was transferred with Tesoro to a position in Midland. They relocated to Odessa and lived there together until his death September 21, 1991. From 1991 until 1996, Dottie stayed busy with her three grown children and all the grandchildren. With a knack for flower décor, she thought that working with flowers would be fun. In 1993, she attended Texas A&M and received her certification as a Floral Designer. Dottie worked part time for fun but mainly used her talent to help family and friends with weddings and other fun times where she could "do the flowers". She was a talented seamstress and wonderful artist. All the talents God gave, she used, developed, and taught to others. Her home and those of her children are filled with pieces of her art and handiwork. In 1996, Dottie renewed a friendship with longtime family friend, John R. Parish. All three children and the grandchildren were elated when they married on Nov. 1, 1996. After marrying John, she moved once again to Andrews. She was a member of the Octillo Garden Club and remained an active member at the Open Door Assembly of God Church in Odessa. In the fall of 2001, it was discovered that she had a brain tumor and lung cancer. She endured two major brain surgeries, radiation and chemotherapy. Dottie fought bravely and set a great example of courage until the very end. Never complaining, she only wanted to spend as much time as she had left with her family and friends. To all those who visited and sent cards, food or flowers, the family would like to express sincere thanks. Special love and gratefulness are expressed for the wonderful care provided by Lettie Rondan and Maria Bejarano. She is survived by her husband, John R. Parish; one daughter, Cathy Cavin and husband Elmo of Lubbock; two sons, William Robert "Bill" Ervin of Odessa and Andrew "Andy" Ervin and wife Darlyne of Andrews; one stepdaughter, Leah Wells and husband Chuck of Weslaco; one stepson, John T. Parish and wife Paula of Waco; two sisters, Susan Payne of Odessa and Nancy Johnson of Potosi; one brother, Rick Daffron of Clyde; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; three nephews; one niece; and special family friend, Tara Murrell. Attending as pallbearers will be grandsons, Joe Weaver and Drew Ervin; nephews, Stephen Payne, Toby Payne and Joseph Johnson; and friend Chuck Collins. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 811 Central Drive, Odessa, TX, 79761 or Hospice House, 903 North Sam Houston, Odessa, TX, 79761. Florence Elizabeth Stapp ODESSA - Florence Elizabeth Stapp, 75, of Odessa, Texas, formerly of Bakersfield, Calif., died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. A private memorial service is to be arranged. Arrangements entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. She was born on July 6, 1927, in Ti, Okla., to Oscar and Ollie Cole Reynolds. She was a cook and volunteer of Kern County Senior Citizen Center in Bakersfield, Calif. She was Baptist. She enjoyed fishing, travel, playing cards, gardening, and cooking. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hurshel Stapp; her mother and father; her aunt, Anna Mae Majers; and brother, Clifford Reynolds. Survivors include daughters, Linda Williams and Myra Cesmet, both of Bakersfield, Calif.; brothers, C. F. Reynolds of Mississippi, R. D. Reynolds of Oklahoma, Robert Ranells of Arkansas and Lonny Reynolds of Florida; sister, Ann Willingham of Odessa, Texas; grandchildren, Dana Ashbee, Drake Cesmet and Darren Cesmet; and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Hospice House in Odessa, in lieu of flowers. Copyright © 1999-2002 Odessa American. All rights reserved.