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All rights reserved =========================================================================== Obit Notices Wednesday October 30, 2002 Harold Wayne Burchett ODESSA - Harold Wayne Burchett, 86, of Odessa, passed away Monday, Oct. 28, 2002, at his residence. He was born on Nov. 24, 1915, in Des Moines, Iowa. He married Pat Sanders on Nov. 20, 1981, in Odessa. Harold was a longtime resident of Odessa. He was a salesman for Sears Roebuck and Co. for many years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Harold was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord, where he was employed after his retirement and was one of the "Holy Rollers." Harold enjoyed helping people, especially those in need. He never met a stranger. Harold was a true gentleman. Harold’s life passion was caring for others. He will be truly missed. His parents; two brothers; and a sister preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Pat Burchett of Odessa; sons, Robert Burchett and wife Sue of Shenandoah, Iowa, and William Burchett and wife Pam of Bastrop, Texas; daughters, Jeri Bravenec of San Jose, Calif., and Dixie Estrada and husband J.R. of Escondido, Calif.; stepson, Robert Sanders and wife Leesa of Kingwood, Texas; stepdaughters, Nancy Cooper and husband Preasley of Brady, Texas, Debbie Fowler and husband Mike of Odessa, Texas, and Laura Edgerton and husband Billy of Kenedy, Texas; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and nephew Dave Burchett and wife Julie of St. Louis, Mo. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 30, 2002, at the Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord with the Rev. James Otterness officiating. Memorials may be made to the Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord or the charity of choice. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Lillie Pearl Miller ODESSA - Graveside services for Mrs. Lillie Pearl Miller, 84, of Monroe, La., formerly of Odessa, Texas, will be at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 30, 2002, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Rev. Green officiating. Services under the direction of Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Mrs. Miller died Oct. 26, 2002, at the St. Joseph’s Assisted Living Center in Monroe. Mrs. Miller was a homemaker, loving mother and grandmother. Her husband, James W. Miller; daughter, Barbara June Elliott; and grandsons, Calvin Earl Stubbs Jr. and James Dwight Miller, preceded Mrs. Miller in death. Survivors include her daughter, Betty Jo Stubbs of Calhoun, La.; son, James Ronnie Miller of Odessa, Texas; son-in-law, Don Elliott of Tucson, Ariz.; brother, L.C. Whatley of Midland, Texas; sisters, Beth Glass of Vaga, Texas and Dorothy Felts of Dumas, Texas; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until noon today at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Fernando S. Olivas Jr. ODESSA - Fernando S. Olivas Jr., 25, died Sunday at Medical Center Hospital. Fernando was born Oct. 4, 1977 in Odessa, Texas, to Fernando M. Olivas and the late Janie Sustaita. He was Catholic. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with Father Frank Chavez officiating. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Martinez Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Services under the direction of Martinez Funeral Home. Survivors include his father, Fernando M. Olivas of Odessa; stepmother, Bonnie Olivas of Odessa; and brothers, Duvan Rodriguez and Clyde Rodriguez, both of Houston, and Christopher Olivas of Odessa. James Nathan Patterson MIDLAND - Infant baby James Nathan Patterson, of Midland, died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002, in a local hospital. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 30, 2002, at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland with Dr. Gary Dyer of the First Baptist Church of Midland officiating. He was born Oct. 26, 2002, in Midland, Texas. Survivors include: his parents, Lance and Stephanie Patterson of Midland; one brother, Brenden William Patterson of Midland; maternal grandmother, Glenda Reince of Midland; maternal grandparents, Mike and Carol Reince of Bedford; paternal grandparents, Jim and Sherry Patterson of Houston; paternal great-grandmother, Helen Eaglebarger of Houston; maternal great-grandfather, James Reince of Green Bay, Wis.; uncle, Chris Reince of Euless; aunt and uncle, Mignon and Andrew Cannon of Houston; and great-aunt and uncle, Gene and Sandy McGraw of Houston. "Even the youths shall grow tired and weary, and the young men shall stumble and fall: But those who hope in the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not grow weary; and they shall walk, and not be faint." Isaiah 40: 30 & 31. Much love and blessings to our family and friends for all of their love and support. The family suggests memorials to the NICU Unit at Medical Center Hospital, 500 W. Fourth Street, Odessa, TX, 79761. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory of Midland. Gary Neil Sloan MIDLAND - Gary lost his battle with cancer after a 13 1/2-year courageous fight, Monday, Oct. 28, 2002. Gary was born May 10, 1952, in Abilene, Texas, to Clarence and Jerry Sloan. The family moved to Midland in June of 1952. Gary graduated from Lee High School in 1970 and attended Texas Tech and Stephen F. Austin. In 1972, he joined the family business, Sloan-Bagwell Furniture, and worked there unitl 1980. He also worked with Mid West Equipment for 17 years and continued to work in oilfield sales until 1999. Gary was an avid fan of auto racing, as well as a fisherman and gourmet cook. On April 1, 1989, he married Dolores Wall in Midland. He was a member of First Christian Church. Gary is survived by his wife, Dolores Sloan of Odessa, Texas; stepdaughter, Gerri Cates and her husband Glennon of Alamogordo, N.M.; parents, Clarence and Jerry Sloan of Midland, Texas; sister, Debbie Pettie and her husband Ron of Dallas, Texas; nephew, Paul Pettie of Dallas; niece, Paige Pettie of Dallas; and grandson, Brennon Cates of Alamogordo. Visitation will be held at Ellis Funeral Home on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 2002, at First Christian Church with Dr. Tommy Potter officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. The family expresses their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Larry Oliver. Memorials may be directed to First Christian Church, General Fund, 1301 W. Louisiana, Midland, Texas, 79701. Copyright © 1999-2002 Odessa American. All rights reserved.