Ector Co. TX - Obits from the Odessa American Online, Feb 1-14 2003

Thanks to the Odessa American Online, http://www.oaoa.com/

Copyright.  All rights reserved.
http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm
------------------------------------------------


   [010102obitbner.gif]

Saturday February 01, 2003

Permian Basin Obituaries

   Obituaries Index

   Home
     _________________________________________________________________

     No Obit Picture Available

   Paula Jo Bingham
   ODESSA Paula Jo Bingham went to be with our Lord, Jan. 26,2003, at her
   sisters home in Odessa after fighting cancer since July. Paula was
   born April 15, 1935, in Canyon, Tx, to Joe and Pauline McCarty.
   Paula was in the process of moving to Taylor, Tx, after living in
   Cloudcroft, N.M., 24 years.
   She was a member of Mountain of The Lord Faith Fellowship Church in
   Cloudcroft, N.M. She retired as an EMT in March 2002 after serving as
   EMS Head coordinator for James Canyon Vol. Fire Dept. She was also a
   former reporter for Mountain Monthy News in Cloudcroft.
   She was preceeded in death by her parents; two brothers, John and Tony
   Orsini, a sister, Deve Ann Orsini.
   She is survived by her husband, Neely Bingham of Taylor, Tx; sons,
   Kenneth Melton of Gillette, Wyo., Mickey Jo Guffey of Pittsburgh, Tx,
   and Lee Bingham of Taylor, Tx; daughters, Jackie Sue Jackson of
   Roswell, N.M., and Debra Wendt of Brookshire, Tx; eight grandchildren;
   sister, Sue Wallace of Odessa; and a host of other family and friends.
   Funeral arrangements by Frank Wilson Funeral Home.
   [020103gonza.jpg]

   Toribio Gonzales
   ODESSA Toribio Lerma Gonzales, 67 years of age, passed away Thursday,
   Jan. 30, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital after a long illness. He was
   born April 16, 1935, in Big Wells, Texas, to Manuel and Maria
   Gonzales. He married Felma Salazar January 19, 1960, in Pecos.
   Mr Gonzales is survived by his wife, Felma of Odessa; sons, Amado
   Gonzales and Pedro Gonzales, both of Odessa; daughter, Leticia
   Gonzales and her husband, Kirby Newbanks, of Odessa; brothers,
   Augustine Gonzales and Amado Gonzales, both of Odessa; sisters,
   Cayetana Sauceda of Odessa, San Juana Ruiz of Odessa, Cecilia Robledo
   of Portland, Tx, Ignacia Guerra of Sinton, Tx, and Manuela Lira of
   Austin; granddaughters, Rita Gonzales and husband, Joey Nava, and
   Natalie Tavarez; grandsons, David Gonzales and Alex Gonzales. And his
   most faithful and loyal friend Tommy Gonzales.
   Visitation will be Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. at
   Odessa Funeral Home. Services have been set for Monday, Feb. 3, 2003,
   at 10 a.m. at the First Church of the Nazerene, located at 2223
   Lyndale, with Reverend Terry Pierce officiating. Burial will follow at
   Rose Hill Cemetery. Services by Odessa Funeral Home.

                             [013103ralph.jpg]

   Ralph E. Landford Jr.
   ODESSA Mr. Ralph E. Landford Jr. of Odessa passed away Friday, Jan.
   17, 2003, at the age of 79, at the Hospice House in Odessa. He was
   born May 6, 1923, in Blacklick, Ohio, to Ralph E. Landford Sr. and
   Bertha Lorrine Foor.
   Mr. Landford Jr. was a postal carrier for over 30 yrs. He also enjoyed
   working on golf carts. Ralph served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He
   married Dorothy L. Wood Aug. 4, 1946.
   Memorial services are scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003, at 2:30 p.m.
   with Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating. The VFW will perform full
   military honors.
   Mr. Landford is survived by his wife of 56 yrs., Dorothy Landford of
   Odessa; daughter Patricia and husband, Glyn Day, of Marble Falls,
   Texas; brother, Maurice and wife, Elaine Landford, of Murrieta,
   Calif.; sister, Nelda Read of Odessa, Texas; granddaughters, Nancy and
   husband, Tom Campbell, of Midland, Tx, Peggy and husband, Jon Ussery,
   of San Antonio, Tx, Cheryl and husband, Mike McElhaney, of Odessa, Tx;
   and four great-grandchildren, Cody McElhaney, Annabelle Campbell,
   Catlyn Ussery and Keely Ussery.
   In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to the
   Hospice House. Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral
   Home.

   Kenneth Melton
   GILLETTE, WYO. Kenneth Melton went to be with our Lord eight hours
   after his mother passed away, Jan 26, 2003, at his aunts home in
   Odessa. Kenneth, was born Aug, 5, 1954, in Clinton, Ark. For the last
   13 years he resided in Gillette, Wyo. He was an employee of MSE in
   Gillette.
   He is survived by his wife, Kate, and his son, Tyler Melton, of the
   home; daughter, Shawna Melton of Salt Lake City, Utah; brother, Mickey
   Jo Guffey of Pittsburgh, Tx; sister, Jackie Sue Jackson of Roswell,
   N.M.; step-brother, Lee Bingham; step-sister, Debra Wendt of
   Brookshire, Tx; and aunt, Sue Wallace of Odessa.
   Services will be held Monday, Feb. 3, 2003, at Prince of Peace Luthern
   Church Gillette, Wyo. In lieu of flowers to Odyssey Hospice of Odessa.
   Arrangements by Frank Wilson Funeral Home.

                             [020103pruit.jpg]

   E. C. Pruitt
   ODESSA E. C. Pruitt, 84, of Odessa passed away Thursday, Jan. 30,
   2003, at the Hospice House. He was born March 6, 1918, in Munday,
   Texas. He married Marguerite Austin Feb. 12, 1939, in Abilene. He
   served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II. He moved to
   Odessa in 1958. He was retired from El Paso Products and was a member
   of St. Marys Catholic Church.
   He is survived by his wife, Marguerite Pruitt of Odessa; sons, Ronnie
   Pruitt of Amarillo, Mark Pruitt of Houston and Gary Pruitt and wife,
   Kippy, of The Woodlands; daughters, Linda Green of Garland, Sharon
   Pack and husband, Doug, of Dumas, Judy Ward and husband, David, of
   Odessa, and Jane Tharp and husband, Roger, of Kingwood; 14
   grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one
   great-great-grandchild.
   A special thanks to Nelda with Odyssey Hospice, Judy and Josie Serano
   and the Hospice House.
   Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, at St.
   Marys Catholic Church with the Rev. Francis Frey officiating.
   Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
   Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

                            [020203Vasquez.jpg]

   Gavino Vasquez Jr.
   ODESSA Gavino Santos Vasquez Jr. of Odessa passed away Thursday, Jan.
   30, 2003, at the age of 82 at Medical Center Hospital. He was born
   Nov. 2, 1920, in Kenedy, Texas, to Gavino Vasquez and Rosa Cervantes.
   Mr. Vasquez was a retired custodian for the Ector County Independent
   School District. He enjoyed working in his yard and bragging about his
   children and grandchildren. Santos served in the U.S. Army during
   World War II. He received an honorable discharge in Nov. of 1945. He
   married Lucila Villarreal April 20, 1947.
   Services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2003, at Latter Rain
   Worship Center with Pastor Craig DeArmand, Pastor Gavino Ramirez and
   Brother Mike Sanders officiating the services. The VFW will perform
   military honors.
   Mr. Vasquez is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lucila Vasquez of
   Odessa; sons, Gilbert and wife, Adela, of Odessa, Danny and wife,
   Barbara, of Bakersfield, Calif., Victor and wife, Maria, Bakersfield,
   Calif., and Vince and wife, Mary, of Odessa; dauhgters, Hilda and
   husband, Raul, of Las Vegas, Nev., Audelia and husband, Ruben, of
   Bakersfield, Calif., Yolanda and husband, Mark, of Bakersfield,
   Calif., Irene and husband, Lupe, of Bakersfield, Calif., Rose Gomez of
   Odessa and Juanita Vasquez of Austin; 21 grandchildren; five
   great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
   Mr. Vasquez was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers,
   Arnulfo and Guillermo. He was a member of Templo Aposento Alto and a
   former member of Latter Rain Worship Center.
   The family will receive friends from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at Chapa
   Funeral Home. Public visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. Sunday and
   9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday.
   Pallbearers will be Patrick Vasquez, Raul Ruiz Jr., Javier Ramirez
   Jr., Ramiro Cortez, Ricky Cortez, Daniel Cortez, Richard Gomez and
   Ismael Ruiz.
   Services entrusted to Chapa Funeral Home.
     _________________________________________________________________

Top   |   Obituaries Index    |   Home

     Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved.
                         Refer comments to Webmaster.

   [010102obitbner.gif]

Saturday February 01, 2003

Permian Basin Obituaries

   Obituaries Index

   Home
     _________________________________________________________________

       [020203Arreola.jpg]

   Margarita Sanchez Arreola
   ODESSA Surrounded by her loved ones, Margarita Sanchez Arreola, 58, of
   Odessa, was called upon by her Heavenly Father on Thursday Jan. 30,
   2003, at Medical Center Hospital.
   She was born Feb. 19, 1944, in Karns City, Texas, to Casimiro and
   Concepcion Sanchez. She married Amando Arreola on Oct. 29, 1973, here
   in Odessa. She was a Catholic and a homemaker.
   She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jesus Sanchez;
   sister, Sylvester Sanchez; and grandmother, Sylvester Garza.
   She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Amando I. Arreola of
   Odessa; sons, Adolpho Sanchez and Gilbert R. Sanchez, both of Odessa;
   daughters, Celia G. Silvas and husband, Frankie, Emilia S. Silvas and
   husband, Eddie, Yolanda Sanchez and Sylvia De La Cruz and husband, Ray
   G., all of Odessa; brothers, Juan Sanchez of Stanford, Jose Sanchez of
   Caldwell, Ramon Sanchez of Kansas City, Kan.; sisters, Casimira
   Escobedo of Stanford, Texas, and Maria Sanchez Reyes of Pleasanton,
   Texas; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
   A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel.
   Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2003, at St.
   Anthonys Catholic Church with the Rev. Thomas Vempala officiating.
   Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Services by Odessa Funeral
   Home.
   [020203Baumstimler.jpg]

   Gladys Edith Baumstimler
   ODESSA Gladys Edith Baumstimler, 81, of Odessa, passed away Jan. 31,
   2003, at Medical Center Hospital.
   She was born Feb. 28, 1921, in Voca, Texas, to Joe Calvin Brown and
   Mable Worshom Brown.
   A rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. today in the Frank W. Wilson
   Funeral Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb.
   3, 2003, at St. Elizabeth Anne Seton Catholic Church with the Rev.
   Mark Woodruff officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial
   Gardens. Services are entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
   She graduated high school in Rochelle, Texas, in 1940. She went to
   Missouri and studied with Western Union. Upon graduation, she moved
   with Western Union to Abilene, then to Hobbs and finally to Odessa in
   1945. In 1950, she married Augustine B. Augie Baumstimler. In 1956,
   they started Basin Packer Company Inc. She was a loving and devoted
   mother and grandmother. All who knew her, loved her. She was an avid
   MOJO and sports fan.
   She is survived by three daughters, Edith Ann Robinson and husband,
   Jim, of Odessa and their sons, Brandon Shi Davis and Michael Shane
   Robinson, Karma Jo Salzer and husband, Jay, of Dallas and their sons,
   Ian and Matt, and Catherine Danette Hartley and husband, Michael, of
   Austin and their children, Drew Hunter and Lilly; her two sons, Daniel
   B. Baumstimler and wife, Gloria, of Odessa and their children
   Champion, Madisson and Ben Baumstimler, and Tim Baumstimler and
   daughter, Daniell Elizabeth Ladwig; also two great-grandchildren,
   Dylan Robinson and Champion Jackson Baumstimler; brothers, Howard
   Brown of Junction and Glen Brown of Jacksonville, Fla.; and one
   sister, Jo Ollie Castleman of Eden.
   She was preceded in death by her husband, Augustine Baumstimler in
   1984.

                          [020203Hollingworth.jpg]

   Ramon Hollingworth
   LITTLE ROCK, ARK. Ramon James Hollingworth, 74, of Little Rock, went
   to be with his Lord early Friday morning, Jan. 31, 2003, at home
   surrounded by his family and friends. He was born May 15, 1928, in
   Iraan, Texas, a son of the late Raymond Osmond and Pearl Murdock
   Hollingworth.
   He was a long-term member of Life Line Baptist Church. Ramon was
   retired from the First Security Insurance Company, First Heritage
   Insurance Company and Pyramid Life Insurance Company and was the
   former owner and operator of the Police Emergency Code Company in
   Pulaski County. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II.
   He was preceded in death by a sister, Dortha Hollingworth.
   He is survived by his wife of 51 and a half years, Virginia Lee Nelson
   Hollingworth; his daughter, Raellyn F. Hollingworth Cockerham of
   Bryant; his son, Hal O. Hollingworth of California; his three
   grandchildren, Brandi Cockerham of Little Rock, Ark., Nacole Robinson
   of Malvern and Robert Cockerham Jr. of Conway; one
   great-granddaughter, Brianna Robinson of Malvern; and a host of other
   relatives and friends.
   A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2003, at Forest
   Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Hosea E. Harrington and Rev. Don C.
   Chancellor officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to
   4 p.m. today at Roller-Drummond Southwest (501) 455-5800.
   Memorials may be made to the Life Line Baptist Church, 7601 Baseline
   Road, Little Rock, AR 72209, or Arkansas Hospice, 2200 Ft. Roots Dr.,
   North Little Rock, AR 72114.
   [020203Padgett.jpg]

   Jean Ann Padgett
   Jean Ann Padgett, 67, of Odessa, passed away Monday, Jan. 20, 2003, at
   her home.
   She was born June 20, 1935, in Loraine, Texas, to Charles and Nettie
   Hale. She married J.W. Padgett Jr., on June 5, 1954 in Midland. He
   preceded her in death in 2000.
   She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was also dedicated
   to her work with Advance Cleaning and her service to Jehovah through
   the North Congregation of Jehovahs Witnesses.
   A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2003, at
   the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, 3625 W. 11th St. in Odessa.
   Survivors include her daughter, Pamela Recker of Odessa;
   grandchildren, Kim Combs of Lubbock and Nikki Recker of Odessa;
   sisters, Bernice Vannoy, Averill Badgett and Lura Davis, all of
   Midland, Betty Crocker of Big Spring, Mayme McFerris of Welect, Okla.;
   brothers, Bill Hale of Lake Brownwood, Kenneth Hale of Lake Proctor,
   Charles Hale, Hubert Hale and Doyle Hale, all of Stanton.

                            [020203Vasquez.jpg]

   Gavino Vasquez Jr.
   ODESSA Gavino Santos Vasquez Jr. of Odessa passed away Thursday, Jan.
   30, 2003, at the age of 82 at Medical Center Hospital. He was born
   Nov. 2, 1920, in Kenedy, Texas, to Gavino Vasquez and Rosa Cervantes.
   Mr. Vasquez was a retired custodian for the Ector County Independent
   School District. He enjoyed working in his yard and bragging about his
   children and grandchildren. Santos served in the U.S. Army during
   World War II. He received an honorable discharge in November of 1945.
   He married Lucila Villarreal April 20, 1947.
   Services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2003, at Latter Rain
   Worship Center with Pastor Craig DeArmand, Pastor Gavino Ramirez and
   Brother Mike Sanders officiating the services. The VFW will perform
   military honors.
   Mr. Vasquez is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lucila Vasquez of
   Odessa; sons, Gilbert and wife, Adela, of Odessa, Danny and wife,
   Barbara, of Bakersfield, Calif., Victor and wife, Maria, of
   Bakersfield, Calif., and Vince and wife, Mary, of Odessa; daughters,
   Hilda and husband, Raul, of Las Vegas, Audelia and husband, Ruben, of
   Bakersfield, Calif., Yolanda and husband, Mark, of Bakersfield,
   Calif., Irene and husband, Lupe, of Bakersfield, Calif., Rose Gomez of
   Odessa and Juanita Vasquez of Austin; brothers, Jesus Vasquez, Servado
   Vasquez, David Vasquez and Guadalupe Vasquez; sisters, Guadalupa Pena,
   Melchora Flores and Pilar Valdez; 21 grandchildren; five
   great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
   Mr. Vasquez was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers,
   Arnulfo and Guillermo. He was a member of Templo Aposento Alto and a
   former member of Latter Rain Worship Center.
   The family received friends from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at Chapa
   Funeral Home. Public visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. today and
   9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday.
   Pallbearers will be Patrick Vasquez, Raul Ruiz Jr., Javier Ramirez
   Jr., Ramiro Cortez, Ricky Cortez, Daniel Cortez, Richard Gomez and
   Ismael Ruiz.
   Services entrusted to Chapa Funeral Home.
     _________________________________________________________________

Top   |   Obituaries Index    |   Home

     Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved.
                         Refer comments to Webmaster.

   [010102obitbner.gif]

Tuesday, February 04, 2003

Permian Basin Obituaries

   Obituaries Index

   Home
     _________________________________________________________________

     [020403hernandez.jpg]

   Matias Hernandez
   ODESSA Matias Hernandez, 73, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003, at Medical
   Center Hospital in Odessa. Mr. Hernandez was born Feb. 24, 1929, in
   Loving, N.M., to father Preciliano Hernandez and mother Maria Sanchez,
   who both preceded him in death. His wife, Elfida Amancio Hernandez
   also preceded in death. He was Catholic.
   Rosary was held at 7 p.m. Feb. 3, 2003, at Martinez Funeral Home.
   Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Martin Catholic Church,
   South Ranchito, with the Rev. V. Thomas officiating. Burial will
   follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.
   Survivors include his wife, Celestina Perez of Odessa; one son, Matias
   Amancio Hernandez Jr. of Odessa; five daughters, Virginia Martinez,
   Ninfa Hernandez, Maria Vasquez, Aurora Castillo and Irene Porras, all
   of Odessa; two sisters, Gonzala Bustamante of Artesia, N.M., and
   Felipa Alvarez of El Paso; 21 grandchildren and 36
   great-grandchildren.
   Services under the direction of Martinez Funeral Home.
   [020403johnson.jpg]

   Anita Johnson
   ODESSA Anita Johnson, 61, of Odessa, formerly of Stanton, died
   Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, at Home Hospice House Facility in Odessa.
   Private family graveside rites will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003,
   at the Evergreen Cemetery in Stanton. Memorial services will be held
   at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003, at the First United Methodist
   Church in Stanton with Rev. Micky Munoz with La Luz Ministries in
   Odessa and Rev. Gene Weinette, pastor of First United Methodist Church
   in Stanton, officiating.
   She was born on August 19, 1941, in Big Spring, Texas, and married Tom
   Johnson Jan. 16, 1960, in Big Spring.
   She graduated from Stanton High School and had lived in Stanton until
   1981, when she moved to Odessa to own and operate The Depot Deli with
   her husband.
   She was a member of Highland United Methodist Church in Odessa. Mrs.
   Johnson was a devoted Christian and for many years was a member and
   leader of the Bible Study Fellowship.
   Survivors include her husband, Tom Johnson of Odessa; one son, Tom
   Larry Johnson Jr. of Odessa; two daughters, Leah Mitchell of Lenorah
   and Julie Johnson of Coahoma; five grandchildren, LyAnna Johnson,
   Samantha Johnson, Cole Mitchell, Clay Mitchell and Cody Mitchell; five
   brothers, W. A. Ringener of Stanton, W. J. Ringener, Jr., J. M.
   Ringener and Merle Ringener, all of Big Spring, and Dairrel Ringener
   of Fort Worth; four sisters, Pauline Martin of Brownwood, Sis Bedell
   of Odessa, Lillian Collum of Colorado City and Carolyn Williamson of
   Coleman.
   The family suggests memorials to: Home Hospice House Facility, 903 N.
   Sam Houston, Odessa, Texas 79761, or Odyssey Hospice of Odessa, 2651
   JBS Parkway, Bldg. 4, Suite B, Odessa, Texas 79761, or La Luz
   Ministries, P. O. Box 2924, Odessa, Texas 79760.
   The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral
   home.
   Arrangements under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton,
   Texas.

                             [020403manuel.jpg]

   Manuel Rodriguez
   ALPINE Manuel R. Rodriguez, 80, of Alpine was called upon by his
   Heavenly Father on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, at Medical Center
   Hospital.
   He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Felicita M. Rodriguez; his
   sons, Manuel Rodriguez and Rodolfo Rodriguez, both of Fort Stockton,
   Raul Rodriguez of Alpine, Hector Rodriguez of Odessa, and Gilberto
   Rodriguez of Alpine; daughters, Mary Ramon of Odessa and Ruby Lane of
   Cedar Park; 34 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and five
   great-great-grandchildren.
   Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003, at Our Lady
   of the Peace Catholic Church in Alpine, Texas. Burial will follow.


   Charles Guiditas
   ODESSA Charles Guiditas, 80, of Odessa passed away Sunday, Feb. 2,
   2003, at the Veterans Hospital in Big Spring, Texas. He was born May
   5, 1922, in Gypsy, Pa., to Andrew and Margoret Guiditas.
   Mr. Guiditas was a Christian and a pumper in the oilfield industry. He
   was also an Army veteran and served in WWII. He was preceded in death
   by his parents.
   He is survived by his sister, Josephine and husband, Michael Gargala,
   of Powhatan Point, Ohio; and a dear friend, Sulinda Robinson of
   Odessa.
   Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Odessa Funeral
   Home with family to receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Graveside
   services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003, at Sunset
   Memorial Gardens with Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Services by
   Odessa Funeral Home.

                              [020403carl.jpg]

   Lewis Carl Webb
   ODESSA On February 1, 2003, at 9:15 p.m., Lewis C. Webb left this
   earth to be with his beloved wife and Lord. He will be greatly missed
   by his family and many friends.
   Mr. Webb was born April 20, 1919, in Montage County, Texas. He was a
   member of the Sherwood Church of Christ in Odessa. Mr. Webb was a
   veteran of WWII having served in the United States Marine Corps. He
   loved his country and family more than anything. Mr. Webb moved to
   Odessa in 1951 where he worked for several oil companies before
   retiring from El Paso Products in 1980. Mr. Webb was also a 32nd
   Degree Mason who enjoyed giving far more than receiving. He always
   looked forward to the day he could be with mom and God. He is preceded
   in death by his wife, Juanita, in July of 1992.
   He is survived by his son, Mike Webb and his wife, Debra; daughter,
   Darlene Bronaugh and her husband, Ken, and daughter, Tammy Spolton and
   her husband, Mark. The grandchildren, Phil Webb and his wife, Glenda,
   David Walker, David Fryman and his wife, Kobi, Curtis Fryman, Kevin
   Fryman and Kimberly Pruitt. The great grandchildren, Brandy, Amanda,
   Tera, Jamie, Kendra, Shawna, Jay, Destiny, Krystal, April, Dylan, JJ,
   Maddie, and Mason. The great great grandchildren, Amber and Trent.
   Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003, in the chapel
   of Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Interment will be at Sunset
   Memorial Gardens.

                             [020403lewis.jpg]

   Lewis Zuehlke
   BALLINGER Lewis G. Zuehlke, born in Ballinger Nov. 8, 1933, to Oswald
   and Irene Scales Zuehlke, has gone to Heaven after a long struggle
   with emphysema on Saturday evening, Feb. 1, 2003.
   Lewis graduated from Ballinger High School, Angelo State and Texas
   Tech University. He worked for Ballinger Truck and Tractor and was a
   manager for LTV Energy Products in Odessa for 21 years and instructed
   the TABC laws for several years before retiring. He also served in the
   U.S. Army during the Korean War.
   Lewis married Geraldine Pearse April 5, 1969, in Ballinger. They have
   a daughter, Laura Jene (Zuehlke) Brooks and her husband, Marty Joe;
   their God Given granddaughter, Hannah Joe Brooks of seven months; and
   of course Martys parents, Joe and Gaye Brooks, who not only became
   part of the family, but also best friends.
   Lewis sister, Wanda Stokes and husband, Herman; sisters-in-law,
   Earlene Bickham and Glenda Knapp; and several nieces, nephews and
   cousins also survive.
   There will be a family visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3,
   2003, at Rains-Seale Funeral Home. Services will be held at 1 p.m.
   Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003, in the Seventh Street Baptist Church in
   Ballinger. Military graveside services will follow in the Evergreen
   Cemetery.
   The family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of the Big
   Country, 4601 Hartford, Abilene, Texas 79605, or a favorite charity.
     _________________________________________________________________

Top   |   Obituaries Index    |   Home

     Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved.
                         Refer comments to Webmaster.

   [010102obitbner.gif]

Wednesday, February 05, 2003

Permian Basin Obituaries

   Obituaries Index

   Home
     _________________________________________________________________

     [020503jake.jpg]

   Jake D. Grigry
   ODESSA Jake D. Grigry of Odessa passed from this life Saturday, Feb.
   1, 2003, at University Hospital in San Antonio at the age of 68. He
   was born Nov. 15, 1934, in Ardmore, Okla., to William and Anna Mae
   Grigry and moved to Wickett, Texas, in December of 1934.
   Jake married Patricia Smith Nov. 17, 1968, and served his country in
   the Korean War, retiring from the Navy and the Naval Reserves. He was
   an oilfield welder, an electrician, worked in heating and air
   conditioning and was an engineering supervisor until he retired in
   1991. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodcarving and was a member of
   Open Door Assembly of God Church. In the past, he was a Royal Ranger
   leader with the church.
   Jake is survived by his wife, Patricia Grigry of Odessa; four sons,
   Scott Brown, Greg Brown, Jason Grigry and Jody Grigry, all of Odessa;
   a daughter, Kimberly Rollins of Lake Butler, Fla.; his brothers, Wayne
   Grigry and Leon Grigry, both of Monahans; his sisters, Ruth Adams of
   Douglas, Ga., Billie Ragan of Odessa, Mary Nall of Monahans, Polly
   Flatt of Victoria and Donna Hunt of Mancus, Colo.; as well as his
   seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
   Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003, at Open
   Door Assembly of God with Rev. Larry Elder and Rev. Jeremy Gaddis
   officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu
   of flowers, please make donations to Royal Ranger of Open Door
   Assembly of God Church.
   Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral
   Home.
     _________________________________________________________________

Top   |   Obituaries Index    |   Home

     Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved.
                         Refer comments to Webmaster.

   [010102obitbner.gif]

Thursday, February 06, 2003

Permian Basin Obituaries

   Obituaries Index

   Home
     _________________________________________________________________

       [020603lida.jpg]

   Lida Mae Caudill 

   MIDLAND Lida Mae Caudill passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003, at a
   local hospital.
   She was born Nov. 16, 1918, in Maryneal, Texas, and graduated from
   Abilene High School in 1937. After marrying Howard Eugene Caudill in
   1940, Lida lived in Hobbs, N.M. before moving to Odessa, Texas, in
   1947. Prior to her retirement she was employed with Sears Roebuck
   Company in Odessa for 31 years. She moved to Midland, Texas, in 1996.
   She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard, in 1988; her parents
   and two brothers, Wilford Lewis and Charles Lewis.
   Lida is survived by two daughters, Jolene Lunsford of Odessa, TX;
   Linda Powell and husband, Frank, of Midland, TX; four grandchildren,
   James Allen, Bill Allen and wife, Eileen, all of Apache Junction, AZ,
   Stacy Cooper and husband, Ken, of Allen, Texas, Brent Powell of
   Seattle, WA; four great-grandchildren, Andrew Allen of Midland, Texas,
   Jacob, Alex and Kaitlin Cooper of Allen, Texas; brothers, Aubrey Lewis
   and wife, Evelyn, of Abilene, Texas; sister, Merlene Lewis of Abilene;
   numerous nieces and nephews.
   Visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003, at Ellis Funeral Home
   between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m.
   Graveside services have been scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7,
   2003, at Resthaven Memorial Park with Reverend Travis Lillard
   officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral
   Home.
   Memorials may be directed to any one of the following, Manor Park,
   2208 N. Loop 250 W. Midland, Texas 79707; Midland Memorial Hospital,
   2200 W. Illinois, Midland, Texas 79701; Junior League of Midland,
   Inc., 902 W. Dengar, Midland, Texas 79705; High Sky Childrens Ranch,
   8701 West County Road 60, Midland, Texas 79707.

   [020603roberta.jpg]

   Roberta Arlene Caviness 

   ODESSA Roberta Arlene Caviness of Odessa passed away Saturday, Feb. 1,
   2003, at Medical Center Hospital at the age of 77. She was born Sept.
   23, 1925, in Enid, Okla.
   She attended school in Enid, Okla. She was a resident of Odessa for
   several years. She enjoyed babysitting children.
   A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2003, at
   Chapa Funeral Home Chapel. Grandson Jimmie Mathews will assist with
   the service.
   Survivors include her son, Donald Caviness of Odessa; her daughters,
   Patricia Ann Denton and husband, Greg, of Paradise, Calif., and
   Carolyn Sue Mathews and husband, Jimmie, of Odessa; her special
   daughter, Geneva Palmieri of Gordons Corner, N.J.; sister, Donna Mack
   of Cushing, Okla.; 19 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
   She was preceded in death by her husband, E.H. Caviness; parents,
   Robert and Amy Larkey; grandmother, Maude; brother, Orville Larkey;
   and sister, Virginia Sliter.
   Services entrusted to Chapa Funeral Home.

   Roy Willis Collins

   SEALY Roy Willis Collins, 91, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, in The
   Colonial Belle Nursing Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday,
   Feb. 8, 2003, at First United Methodist Church, Tuscola, with the Rev.
   John Hogan officiating. Burial will be at Buffalo Gap Cemetery,
   directed by Fry-Bartlett Funeral Home, Tuscola.
   Mr. Collins was born Sept. 22, 1911, on the family homestead on Elm
   Creek, Taylor County, near Buffalo Gap, Texas.
   He and his wife, Shelba, spent 25 years in and around Odessa, moving
   several times in the late sixties.
   He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shelba in 1982; one
   son, John Roy Collins in 1942; on sister, Ida Martin; two brothers,
   John Tom W. Collins and Levia Hill Collins.
   He is survived by one daughter, Linda L. Sievers of Katy; two sons,
   Raymond Butch W. Collins of Katy and David C. Collins of Greenfield
   Center, N.Y.; one sister, Thelma Brookreson of Round Rock; nine
   grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
   nephews.
   [020603lee.jpg]

   Skyler Lee Wilburn

   ODESSA Skyler Lee Wilburn, a junior student at Permian High School,
   passed away on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital.
   Skyler was born Jan. 26, 1986 in Odessa. He accepted Christ at an
   early age at the Bethlehem Baptist Church under the pastorate of the
   Rev. Roscoe Sutton. Later, he became an active youth at the King
   Solomon Baptist Church under the pastorate of the Rev. G.T. Garnett.
   He attended Blanton and Burnet Elementary, Bonham and Nimitz Junior
   High. Skyler was a member of the Permian High School junior varsity
   basketball team.
   Some of his friends, at the King Solomon Baptist Church, have reported
   that his smiling face that they saw every Sunday has been so vividly
   etched in their memory. Many schoolmates of Skyler have memories of
   how his smile brightened their most cloudy days. He was a very special
   person. Students at Permian High School have said, One thing that
   everyone at PHS will never forget about Skyler is his smile. He had a
   smile on his face that could have melted steel.
   Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2003, at
   Walker Chapel Church of God in Christ with the Rev. G.T. Garnett
   officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery under the
   direction of Chapa Funeral Home.
   Public viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Chapa
   Funeral Home. He will lie in state from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday at
   Walker Chapel Church of God in Christ, 525 S. Grandview Ave.
   Skyler was preceded in death by his grandfather, Sammy Lee Forge.
   Survivors include his mother, Brenda Stephens; father, Lee Wilburn;
   brothers, Tyrone Thomas and Marquett Wilburn; sisters, Nicole Thomas
   and Jacolbree Stephens; maternal grandmothers, Betty Jo Stephens and
   Johnnie Forge; paternal grandmother, Cora Scott; paternal
   great-grandmother, Henrietta Hatcher; niece, Javalyn Stephens Bates;
   nephew, Keldric Thomas; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and
   friends.
   Services entrusted to Chapa Funeral Home.

                              [020603wood.jpg]

   Richard F. Wood

   ODESSA Richard F. Wood, 93, of Odessa passed away Tuesday, Feb. 4,
   2003, at Hospice House in Odessa. He was born Sept. 20, 1909, in
   Clyde, Texas, to Frank and Viola Wood.
   Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2003, at
   Sunset Memorial Gardens with Dr. Johnny Dickerson officiating. The
   family will be receiving visitors Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sunset
   Memorial Funeral Home.
   He had been a master mason for over 65 years. He married Maggie Olive
   Stewart on October 16, 1928, in Meridian. He grew up in Clyde and
   Abilene. He was a member of the Crescent Park Baptist Church. He
   worked for Gulf for 16 years, then he owned R&F Well Service and
   Eureka Inc. Later, he was a security guard for El Paso products and
   worked for OIME.
   Both parents; three brothers, Willie, Lloyd, and Howard; and five
   sisters, Lillie, Sadie, Mattie, Molly, and Ethel, preceded him in
   death.
   Survivors include his daughter, Janet L. Evans and husband, A.T., of
   Odessa; three grandchildren, Gary Evans and wife, Lori, Lynette Evans
   and Sheri Dann and husband, Keith; four great-grandchildren, Luke
   Anderson, Lorelei Giddens, Brad Evans and Emerson Grace Dann.
   Memorials may be directed to Crescent Park Baptist. Services are
   entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
     _________________________________________________________________

Top   |   Obituaries Index    |   Home

     Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved.
                         Refer comments to Webmaster.

   [010102obitbner.gif]

Friday, February 07, 2003

Permian Basin Obituaries

   Obituaries Index

   Home
     _________________________________________________________________

[020703billb.jpg]

   William Bill Butler
   ODESSA William Bill Edward Butler, surrounded by loving family and
   friends, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital in
   Odessa. He was born May 30, 1922, in Okmulgee, Okla., to pioneering
   parents, Martha Agnes and William Ray Butler. The western Oklahoma oil
   boom soon took Bill and his family to Braman, Okla., during the
   depression, and he attended school there and made many life long
   friends.
   From 1941 to 1945, Bill served as a sergeant in the Army Air Corp in
   the China-Burma-India Theatre. In November of 1945, at wars end, he
   married Jeannette Rasbach of Flint, Mich. In 1951, Bill moved his wife
   and two daughters, Martha and JoAnn to Odessa where he worked as a
   plant operator for Shell Oil Company. A third daughter, Mary Ellen,
   was born later.
   Bill and Jeannette reared their three girls in Odessa and Bill
   continued to work at Notrees until a transfer took them to Kalkaska,
   Mich. He and his wife retired to Okmulgee, Okla. The last five years
   of his life were spent in Odessa near his family. Bill was a patient
   and talented man who enjoyed his family and friends.
   Mr. Butler is survived by his wife, Jeanette; siblings, Eugene Butler
   of Illinois, Glenn Butler of Florida and Nellie Smith of Florida;
   daughters and sons-in-law, Martha and Dough Moore of Odessa, JoAnn and
   John Petzold of Houston and Mary Ellen and Kenneth Calley of Odessa;
   grandchildren, Shaun Moore and his wife, Angel, of Midland, Kimberly
   Moore of Seattle, Wash., Clinton Calley of Odessa, Mark Calley of Los
   Angeles, Calif., Jason Petzold of Houston and Denise and Kate Moore of
   Odessa; and great-granddaughters, Brittney Rice and Brice Moore of
   Midland.
   Mr. Butler was a skilled craftsman who got great satisfaction from
   home ownership and upkeep. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made
   to Habitat for Humanity, Box 2063, Odessa, Texas 79760.
   A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003, at
   First Presbyterian Church, 14th St. and Sam Houston, Odessa, with the
   Rev. Steve Deines officiating.
   Services entrusted to Odessa Funeral Home.

   [020703otis.jpg]

   Otis Francis Hunter
   ODESSA Otis Francis Hunter, 83, of Odessa died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003,
   at Manor Park in Midland. Otis was born Aug. 28, 1919, in
   Independence, Kan. He graduated from the University of Tulsa, Tulsa,
   Okla., in Petroleum Engineering where he was listed in Whos Who in
   American Colleges and Universities and was a member of Kappa Alpha
   fraternity. He married Charlotte Neely on March 26, 1942. He was a
   professional engineer and member of AIMME. He served as Lieutenant
   (J.G.) in the United States Navy during World War II, commanding the
   minesweeper Prestige in the Pacific Theater.
   He and his family moved to Odessa in August of 1951. Professionally,
   Otis provided construction services for the natural gas production and
   processing industry. He worked with Bowden Construction Company,
   retiring as owner in 1997.
   Those who knew Otis recognized that he lived a wonderfully adventurous
   life. He was a proficient general aviation pilot, and an accomplished
   ocean yachtsman and celestial navigator. He is survived by his wife,
   Charlotte Hunter; daughters, Frances Wilson and husband, Bob, of
   Summit Park, Utah, and Margaret Nyborg and husband, Phil, of Concord,
   Mass.; sons, James S. Hunter and wife, Susie, and Jeffery T. Hunter
   and wife, Sherry, of Odessa; eleven grandchildren, Jeffery B. Hunter,
   O.J. Hunter, Andee Hunter, Neely Hunter and Kelley Hunter, of Odessa,
   Rob Wilson, W.O. Wilson and Scott Wilson of Summit Park, Utah, Scott
   Nyborg, Adam Nyborg and C.B. Nyborg of Concord, Mass.; and two
   great-grandchildren, Alena Wilson and Jade Wilson of Summit Park,
   Utah.
   A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 7, 2003, at the First
   Christian Church of Odessa with David C. Mindel officiating. Memorials
   may be directed to Home Hospice.
   Services are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

   John Borth
   AUSTIN John Borth departed this life Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003. He was
   born in Follett, Texas, on July 30, 1921, to R.M. Borth and Marie
   Behrens.
   He attended school in Austin and served in the U.S. Army Aviation
   Engineers 1906 Battalion in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
   John was the purchasing agent for Economy Furniture for 48 years. He
   married Mae Belle Mills in 1948.
   He is survived by his wife, Belle; two daughters, Shelli Childers and
   husband, Robert, of Odessa and Sherri Hagood and husband, Walter, of
   Austin; four grandchildren, Christie and Cara Childers of Odessa and
   Andrew and Erin Hagood of Austin; and one great-granddaughter Madison
   Childers of Odessa.
   Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, February 8 at
   Messiah Lutheran Church followed by services at 2 p.m. Interment will
   follow at Capital Memorial Park under the direction of
   Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, Austin, TX 78705 (512)
   452-8811.
   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church
   or Hospice Austin.
                 _________________________________________________________________

Top   |   Obituaries Index    |   Home

Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved.
                         Refer comments to Webmaster.

   [010102obitbner.gif]

Saturday, February 08, 2003

Permian Basin Obituaries

   Obituaries Index

   Home
     _________________________________________________________________

     [020803william.jpg]

   William D. Bo Loper
   ODESSA William D. Bo Loper, 90, of Odessa passed away Friday, Feb. 7,
   2003, at Medical Center Hospital. He was born June 15, 1912, in
   Corsicana, Texas. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He moved
   to Odessa in 1953. He worked for the Ector County Sheriffs Department
   for a number of years before working for the Odessa Police Department
   for 20 years. He retired in 1976. He was a Baptist.
   He is survived by his son, Joe D. Loper and wife, Sammie, of
   Rochester, Texas; daughter, Billie Hallum of Odessa; step-son, Russell
   Taylor of Odessa; three step-daughters, Tyra Riggs of Odessa, Brenda
   Wade and husband, Jack, of Birmingham, Ala., and Rebecca Lain of
   Marfa, Texas; brothers, C.B. Loper of Bakersfield, Calif., Dorman
   Loper of Round Top, Texas, and Darrell Loper of Bakersfield, Calif.;
   sister, Pat Moffett of Snyder, Texas; eight grandchildren, Jackie
   Loper and wife, Marilyn, Joe Alan Loper and wife, Patty, Donna
   Hamrick, Lisa Bledsoe and husband, Mike, Sarita Delacruz and husband,
   Rick, Tracy Christian, Doug Lain and Travis Lain; and numerous great
   and great-great-grandchildren.
   Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2003, at
   Sunset Memorial Gardens.
   Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
     _________________________________________________________________

Top   |   Obituaries Index    |   Home

     Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved.
                         Refer comments to Webmaster.

   [010102obitbner.gif]

Sunday, February 09, 2003

Permian Basin Obituaries

   Obituaries Index

   Home
     _________________________________________________________________

   John K. Bullion
   ODESSA John K. Bullion, 76, passed away Feb. 7, 2003, at Medical
   Center Hospital.
   He was born Oct. 21, 1926, in Gilliland, Texas, to John and Selma
   Bullion. He married Frankie Polk on Oct. 21, 1950 in Lovington, N.M.
   and came to Odessa in 1957 from Truscott, Texas.
   John was a veteran and worked for S.L. Briley Construction from 1963
   to 1983. He formed his own company, John Bullion Asphalt, where he
   remained self-employed until he retired in 1992.
   Graveside Services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday, February 10, 2003,
   at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating.
   John is survived by his wife, Frankie Bullion of Odessa; sons, John A.
   Bullion and wife Paula of Odessa, and Jerry L. Bullion and wife
   Belinda of Houston; brother, Sam Bullion and family of Lubbock; four
   grandchildren, Tami Bullard and husband Justin of Odessa, Sara Bullion
   of Garland, Texas, Jacob Bullion of Sam Houston University in
   Huntsville, Texas, and Amanda Bullion of Houston, Texas; and two
   great-grandchildren, Kamryn Hill of Odessa and Preston Hill of Odessa.
   Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral
   Home.

   [020903Rothganger.jpg]

   Alice Rothganger
   MIDLAND Alice Rothganger, 90, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003, at her place
   of residence in Odessa, Texas. She was born Nov. 4, 1912, to Mary Etta
   McClellan and Roy B. Bozarth.
   She attended school in Lenora, Kan., and graduated from Kansas State
   University, working her way through school as a piano accompanist,
   graduating cum laude and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She also
   received a scholarship to the Julliard School of Music. She began her
   career as a teacher in Kansas, and In 1936 married Byron L. Davis and
   moved to Denver, Colo.
   During World War II, Alice worked as a supervisor at the Remington
   Arms Ammunition Plant in Colorado. She taught music and English, for
   the next 25 years in the Denver Public Schools. She married Hy H.
   Rothganger in 1966 and moved to Canon City, Colo., where she lived
   until her husbands health declined. Alice lived her final years in
   Odessa, Texas, where she could be near some of her family. She was a
   born-again Christian and enjoyed gardening and music. She loved her
   dogs and named them all Laddie.
   She is survived by daughters, Jeannine Englehart and her husband Wayne
   of Fountain Valley, Calif., and Jackie Stumpff of Midland, Texas. In
   addition, she is survived by her stepdaughters, Sally (Gary) Grimlund
   and Elisa (Terry) Lais; her grandchildren, Yvonne (Daniel) Lewis, Gena
   (Rowland) Ramos, Shauna Stumpff and her fiancé, Ross Bowman and
   Michael Englehart. She is also survived by her niece, Karen (Phil)
   Bowman; nephew, Don (JoAnn) Bozarth; and great-grandchildren, Mark,
   Caitlin, Ryan, Joshua, Rachel and Omar.
   She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Hy, and her
   brother, Farrell. A memorial service has been scheduled for 10 a.m.
   Monday, February 10 at Immanuel Baptist Church in Odessa.
   The family would like to thank Sherry Rimes and the staff at Chris
   Retirement Home for all their loving care of Alice. Memorials may be
   made to Lone Star SPCA, 4200 N. Fairgrounds Road, Midland, TX 79705.
   She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
   Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home.

                             [020903Lester.jpg]

   Dorothy Lee Lester
   ODESSA Dorothy Lee Lester, 72, of Odessa, passed away Friday, Feb. 7,
   2003, in her home surrounded by her loving family.
   Mrs. Lester was born Nov. 23, 1930, in Gonzales, Texas.
   Dorothy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother to her adoring
   grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her loving
   husband of 53 years, R.G. Lester; her three daughters, Elizabeth
   Barlow and husband Bob of Odessa, Susan Lee and husband Gene of
   Midland, Madeline Averill and husband Bill of Centerville, Utah; eight
   grandchildren, Chris Sestric and wife LaRhonda of Odessa, John Sikes
   and fiancée Martha Wilkes of Salt Lake City, Utah, Steve Sestric of
   San Marcos, Robert Barlow and wife Tasha of Austin, Petty Officer HM3
   Aaron Sikes and wife Hailey of Oceanside, Calif., Paul Sestric and
   wife Annette of Odessa, Sharon McLaren and fiancé Marcus Rixner of
   Holiday, Utah, and David Barlow of Odessa; nine great-grandchildren;
   two brothers, George Marrou and wife Helen of San Antonio, and Willie
   Marrou and wife Evelyn of Beaumont; one sister, Helen Cady of San
   Antonio, and many dear family and friends.
   Dorothy was a retired bookkeeper and a past member of American
   Business and Professional Womens Organization. She was very active in
   her church in many capacities including The Legion of Mary. Her
   passions were her family, sewing and traveling. Dorothys family was
   always first and foremost in her heart. She will be remembered for her
   compassion, her love and her generous spirit. This spirit will
   continue through the lives of her children, grandchildren and
   great-grandchildren. She will be dearly missed but remembered always.
   Public visitation will be today at the Frank W. Wilson Funeral Home.
   Memorial donations can be made in Dorothys memory to Star Hospice.
   A vigil will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Frank W. Wilson Funeral Home.
   Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2003, at
   St. Marys Church with Father Francis Fry officiating. Interment will
   follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction of Frank W.
   Wilson Funeral Directors.
   Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
   [020903Stagg.jpg]

   Thomas Richard Dick Stagg
   ODESSA Thomas Richard Dick Stagg passed away Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003,
   in Odessa, Texas.
   He was born July 29, 1924, in Clinton, Iowa, to Foster and Irma Stagg.
   He was raised in Thomson, Ill., where his parents owned and operated
   four weekly newspapers. Review Publications Inc. in Thomson, Ill.
   included the Thomson Review, the Chadwick Review, the Lanark Gazette
   and the Shannon Reporter. Dick started his newspaper career at the age
   of 12 after school by cleaning up, putting things away and melting the
   lead.
   When his father died suddenly in October 1941, and his older brother
   and most of the help were drafted into the service, Dick and his
   mother ran the newspapers throughout World War II. Dick did the
   production work including running the Linotype, double revolution
   press, folder and advertising sales and his mother did the news. After
   the war, Dick attended Western Illinois University for two years and
   the University of Missouri School of Journalism for one year, where he
   was the editor of the college newspaper. Then, being drafted into the
   U.S. Army for two years, he served in the Medical Corp., before
   returning to Thomson, Ill., where he and his brother ran the
   newspapers until they sold them in June 1967.
   In August 1967, Dick purchased the Crane News in Crane, Texas. He
   operated it for 25 years, selling it in August 1992 and retired to
   Odessa, Texas, where he had a 35-space mobile home park, which he
   started in June 1979.
   Dick is survived by his wife, Lucy Ann Stagg of Odessa, Texas; son,
   Mark Stagg and wife Jennifer and their children, Kristine Faulkenberg,
   Josephine, Jacqueline, Jeanette and Juliene Stagg, of New Braunfels,
   Texas; stepdaughter, Cheryl Hughes; stepsons, Scott Saxton and Chris
   Saxton; six step-grandchildren; sister, Elynor King of Clinton, Iowa.
   Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. today at Ellis Funeral
   Home.
   Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Fairview Cemetery with
   the Rev. Robert Kepple officiating. Arrangements are under the
   direction of Ellis Funeral Home.
   Pallbearers are Mark Stagg, Mark Hughes, Chris Saxton, Scott Saxton,
   Mike Stafford and Steve Hargrove.
   Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 811 Central,
   Odessa, Texas, 79761-4200.
     _________________________________________________________________

Top   |   Obituaries Index    |   Home

     Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved.
                         Refer comments to Webmaster.

   [010102obitbner.gif]

Tuesday, February 11, 2003

Permian Basin Obituaries

   Obituaries Index

   Home
     _________________________________________________________________

        [021103castro.jpg]

   Consuelo C. Castro
   ODESSA Consuelo C. Castro, 67 years of age, passed away Sunday, Feb.
   9, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. She was born in Sheffield, Texas,
   to Augustine and Petra Castaneda.
   She married Arnoldo Castro Sr. Feb. 22, 1957, in Andrews, Texas. She
   worked and retired from the Flower Company. She was preceded in death
   by her father, Augustine Castaneda.
   Surviving are her husband, Arnoldo of Odessa; sons, Arnoldo Castro Jr.
   of San Saba and Armando Castro of Odessa; daughters, Ora Kay Balerio
   and Alma Ann Castro, both of Odessa; mother, Petra Castaneda of
   Sheffield; brothers, Adrian Castaneda of Midland, Alex Castaneda of
   Sheffield, Osbaldo Castaneda of Sonora and Alfredo Castaneda of
   Cameron; sisters, Leonor Medina of Sheffield and Lucy Hargis of
   Bastrop; three grandsons and three granddaughters; and 13 great
   grandchildren.
   Mass was celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2003, at St. Josephs
   Catholic Church with the Rev. Serafin Avenido officiating. Burial was
   at Rose Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Justin Castro, B.J. Renteria,
   Lorenzo Uribe, Alex Castaneda Jr., Gilbert Medina and Sammy Castaneda.
   Services by Odessa Funeral Home.

   [021103gray.jpg]

   Steve Perry Gray
   ODESSA Steve Perry Gray, 82, of Odessa passed away at Deerings Nursing
   Home Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003.
   Mr. Gray was born Feb. 5, 1921, in Breckenridge to Will and Lottie
   Gray. He married Fay Nell Rhoades Jan. 3, 1946, in Odessa. He served
   in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the V.F.W.
   Survivors include his wife, Fay Nell Gray of Odessa; two sons,
   DeeWayne Gray of Fayetteville, Ga., and Steve D. Gray of Levelland; a
   daughter, Patricia Copeland of Odessa; four sisters, Maudie Land of
   Las Vegas, Nev., Fay Nauert of Abilene, Texas, Monte Ratchford of
   Illinois and Margie Hicks of Seminole, Texas; six grandchildren; and
   five great-grandchildren.
   Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003, at
   Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Caywood
   officiating.
   Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

   Josephine Beard
   ODESSA Josephine Thompson Beard, 93, of Odessa, Texas, passed away
   Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003, at the Hospice House. She was born Feb. 22,
   1909, and was raised in Clint, Texas. She was educated at the Ursuline
   Academy in Dallas.
   She moved to Odessa three years ago from Plantation Estates Retirement
   Community in Charlotte, N.C. She was a homemaker and a member of St.
   Marys Catholic Church in Odessa.
   She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Lee Beard, January 2000;
   and her brother, Thomas Thompson.
   She is survived by her sisters, Frances Paynter of Odessa and Lucye
   Nichols of Austin, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
   Funeral mass was held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2003, at St. Marys
   Catholic Church with the Rev. Francis Frey officiating. Burial will be
   in Mint Hill, N.C.
   Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.


   [021103burns.jpg]

   Paul James Burns
   POTTSVILLE Paul James Burns, 71 years of age, left this world Sunday,
   Feb. 9, 2003, to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born on April 4,
   1931, in Fouke, Ark.
   Mr. Burns left behind many close friends and family. He was member of
   Bible Freewill Baptist Church. He loved his church and church family.
   He served as a Corporal U.S. Army, belonged to the El Paso Scottish
   Rite, 32 degree Mason with the Midland Masonic Lodge # 623.
   He was preceded in death by his father and mother and a son, Jerrall
   Scott Burns. He is survived by his wife, Mary of Odessa; daughters,
   Marsha Owens and husband, Jeff, of Stephenville, Loree Cease and
   husband, Richard, of Sherman and Shawna Rodriquez and husband, Joe, of
   San Angelo; sons, Jordan Burns of Oklahoma, Paul W. Burns and wife,
   Trina, of Midland and Don Miller of Odessa; brothers, Edgar Dale Burns
   of Stanford and Jarrell Burns of Odessa; sisters, Mary E. Kuykendall
   of Midland, Dorothy McKinzie of Odessa and Patricia Neal of Magnolia;
   11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
   Masonic graveside services have been set for 2 p.m. Wednesday,
   February 12, 2003, at the Pecan Wells Cemetery in Pottsville, Texas,
   with Chaplain Leroy Griffin officiating.
   Services by Odessa Funeral Home.


        [021103harris.jpg]

   Naomi Isabell Harris
   MIDLAND Naomi Isabell Harris passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003, in
   Midland.
   Naomi was born to George and Nellie Ewing February 3, 1926, in Logan
   County, Ark. She resided in Odessa, Texas, for over 30 years. In 1984
   her life and relationship with God were transformed by the program of
   Alcoholics Anonymous. A special thanks is extended to Sienne Care
   Center for the love and care given to her for the past seven months.
   She is survived by her daughters, Carol Smith and her husband, Jim, of
   Clovis, N.M., and Jean Parker and her husband, Jimmie, of Midland;
   grandchildren, Kevin and his wife, Tommie Smith, of Clovis, N.M.,
   Kristi Smith of Clovis, N.M., Michelle and her husband, Gregg Hammon,
   of Midland and Greg Garner of Cincinnati, Ohio; three
   great-grandchildren, Cordell Hammon of Midland and Brock and Breanna
   Smith of Clovis, N.M.; and other extended family members, Laurie and
   her husband, Justin Wade, and their children, Emily and Gracie of
   Lewisville, Texas, and Shellie Parker of Odessa, Texas.
   Services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003, at the First
   United Methodist Glass Chapel with Reverend Jan Reed officiating.
   Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are
   under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.

                             [021103hodges.jpg]

   Timmy R. Hodges
   ODESSA Timmy R. Hodges, 36, of Odessa passed away Monday, Feb. 10,
   2003, at Hospice House. He was born October 15, 1966, in Germany.
   Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sunset Memorial Chapel,
   interment to follow. Services by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral
   Home.
   Timmy was a lifetime resident of Odessa. He attended OHS and worked in
   the oilfield for six years. He was a caser for Mike Byrds and Permian
   Power Towertongs.
   He is survived by his children, daughter, Sabrina; son, Kadyn; and
   daughter, Misty; his father, John; and his sister, Michelle.

                              [021103pina.jpg]

   Mary Helen Pina
   ODESSA Mary Helen Pina, 53, of Odessa passed away Sunday, Feb. 9,
   2003, at her residence. She was born Oct. 8, 1949, in Mertzon, Texas.
   She moved to Odessa in 1974 from Big Lake. She was a homemaker and a
   member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.
   She is survived by her husband, David Pina of Odessa; sons, J. D. Pina
   of Odessa and Jack Pina of San Antonio; father, Jose Reyes of Odessa;
   brothers, Rey Reyes of Big Lake and Lupe Reyes of Mertzon; sisters,
   Ruth Benedict of Newnan, Ga., Elva Reyes, Delia Martinez and Debbie
   Reyes, all of Big Lake; and two grandchildren.
   Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003, at Hubbard-Kelly
   Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12,
   2003, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with the Rev. Frank Chavez
   officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
   When Your Hero Falls
   When your hero falls from grace all fairy tales are uncovered. Myths
   exposed and pain magnified the greatest pain discovered. You taught me
   to be strong, but Im confused to see you so weak, you said never give
   up and it hurts to see you welcome defeat when your hero falls, so do
   the stars and so does the perception of tomorrow without my hero there
   is only me alone to deal with my sorrow. Your heart ceases to work and
   your sould is not happy at all. What are you expected to do when you
   hero falls?
   Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

   Golda Marie Prosise
   ODESSA Golda Marie Prosise, 77, passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003, at
   Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Texas. She was born Sept. 21, 1925,
   to Robert and Alma Cunningham in Brady, Texas.
   Golda married Elton Prosise Oct. 30, 1944, in Junction, Texas. She was
   a homemaker. She loved the outdoors, fishing and spending time with
   her dogs. She also worked as a nurses aide and a waitress.
   Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003, at
   Hubbard-Kelly Chapel. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
   Her parents, Robert and Alma Cuningham; husband, Elton Prosise; son,
   Elton Prosise, Jr.; and four sisters all preceded her in death.
   Survivors include her daughter, Charlotte Sanders of Flint, Texas; two
   sisters, Robbie Cotter of Odessa and Bennie Fine of Winters, Texas;
   and one grandson, Tony Watson of Tyler, Texas.
   Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.


         [021103scott.jpg]

   Wallace Scott
   ODESSA Wallace Wally Aiken Scott entered this world July 4, 1924, born
   to Claude W. and Maggie E. Scott in Van Horn, Texas. During his youth,
   he lived in Best and Iraan, Texas, before moving to Odessa with his
   family in 1936. His family was in the movie business, owning and
   operating the Scott Theatres. Wally began flying at the age of 18. At
   19, he became a civilian instructor for the Army Air Forces Training
   Detachment in Fort Stockton, Texas. He was shipped out for overseas
   duty in October of 1944.
   Wallys first duty was flying a C-47 out of at Bourget Airdrome in
   Paris, France. He was transferred to Calcutta, India, where he flew
   both the C-47 and the C-46 for the Army Air Transport Command. While
   he was in the ATC, he flew missions over the Hump and many critical
   missions in Europe during the Battle of the Bulge.
   He headed back for Odessa in 1945. Soon, he would meet his wife,
   Boots, who remained by his side until his death. During this time,
   Wally and Boots participated in archery competition. For 25 years,
   Wally held the distance flight record of 641 yards 1 foot 1 inch,
   accomplished with a 75 lb. Flight bow.
   In 1961, Wally took his first sailplane ride. To this day, he has
   logged more than 7000 hours and over 300,000 miles of cross country
   flying. He is in the Helms Soaring Hall of Fame. His sailplane was on
   display for three years at the Smithsonian Institute Air and Space
   Museum in Washington, D.C. He has won the Barringer trophy for the
   longest flight 29 times in the last 35 years. He has been on five
   Smirnoff Sailplane Coast to Coast Derbies, winning twice. He has also
   held all recognized world distance records. He was the 122 person in
   the world to earn this triple diamond pin and his 3000-kilometer pin.
   Wally flew from Odessa to Nebraska nonstop and was one of four
   Americans invited to soar the Andes from Chili to Peru.
   Another part of Wallaces life that brought him great joy was being
   considered one of Mojos greatest fans. He was also a member of
   Westminster Presbyterian Church. Wallace had many accomplishments
   during his life, whether it was in the military, soaring or in the
   realm of archery. However, his greatest accomplishments of the past 57
   years were his children. His grandchildren were the pride of his life.
   His grandchildrens fondest memories of Grande were the times he put
   aside to spend with them.
   Wallace was preceded in death by his mother and father; brothers,
   Lawrence and Scotty; his sister, Winnie; his son-in-law, James R.
   Garner; and his granddaughter, Abby Anne Scott.
   He is survived by his wife, Boots of Odessa; his daughter, Seree and
   her husband, Gary Whitlow, of Hawkins, Texas; his son, Wallace A. II
   and his wife, Lucinda Scott of Sherman, Texas; his daughter, Dema and
   her husband, Joe Moore, of Waco, Texas; and his daughter, Deby Garner
   of Odessa. His grandchildren, Cody Allee, Heili Allee, Jennifer Norton
   and her husband, Jason, Molly Scott, Aaron Scott, Hannah Scott, Jody
   Moore, Julibeth Moore, Jamie Flowers and her husband, Jody, and
   Jackson Garner.
   There will be a family visitation Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at
   Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
   In lieu of flowers, the family requests for memorials to be sent to
   Hospice House or Home Hospice in Odessa.
   Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.


         [021103trejo.jpg]

   Gonzala Cabrera Trejo
   ODESSA Gonzala Cabrera Trejo, 88, of Odessa, went to be with the Lord
   Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital surrounded by her
   loving family. Mrs. Trejo was born Jan. 10, 1915, in Fresnio Zacateas,
   Mexico, to the parentage of Leonardo Cabrera and Anatasia (Chavez)
   Cabrera.
   She is survived by sons, Jesus Cabrera, Luis Trejo and Joe A. Garcia
   Sr., all of Odessa; daughters, Elvira Moreno and Mary T. Garcia, both
   of Odessa; brother, Maximino Cabrera, and step-brother, Nicholas
   Hernandez, both of Odessa; sister, Gregoria Almodova of Odessa; 17
   grandchildren including Rudy T. Pineda Sr. of Odessa, Ruben T. Pineda
   of Dallas and Rosalinda T. Pineda of San Antonio; 38
   great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
   She was preceded in death by her mother and father; brothers,
   Florencio Cabrera and Lorenzo Cabrera; sisters, Miria Cabrera and
   Manuela Cabrera; daughters, Rosita Trejo, Rosalinda Tavarez and Lucia
   Trejo; son, Jesus Manuel Sandate; and great-granddaughter, Joeyanne
   Garcia.
   Family and public visitation will be held at 1011 West Monahans St.
   until 1:15 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral mass will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday,
   February 11, 2003, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Serafin
   Avenido officiating. Pallbearers: Dominic Fino, Rudy Pineda, Joe A.
   Garcia Jr., Adriaan Moreno Jr., Jesse Garcia and Joe Martinez.
   Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Martinez Funeral Home.

                             [021103miller.jpg]

   W. R. Miller
   SEMINOLE W. R. Red Miller went home to be with the Lord Sunday,
   February 9, 2003. Mr. Miller was born in Amarillo, Texas, July 19,
   1928, and lived most of his life in the west Texas area.
   He moved with his family to Seminole in 1946. He graduated from
   Seminole High School in 1947. He met his future wife, Mary Ruth Slaton
   in high school and they were married in the First Presbyterian Church
   in Seminole May 18, 1949.
   Mr. Miller worked in the oilfields and retired from the Western
   Company in the early 1980s. He faithfully served as Elder and Deacon
   in his church for many years and raised his eight children in the
   nurture and admonition of the Lord.
   In 1991, he and his wife moved to Belton, Texas, to serve as
   missionaries with Hope For The Hungry, serving as long as his health
   would permit.
   He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Ruth Miller of Belton;
   six sons, Ty and wife, Anita Miller, of Odessa, Charley and wife,
   Vikki Miller, of Denver City, Andy and wife, Gladdie Miller, of
   Belton, Pat and wife, Lisa Miller, of Lubbock, John and wife, Julie
   Miller, of Midland and Scott and wife, Kim Miller, of Belton; two
   daughters, Carrie and husband, Wayne Brightman, of Odessa and Becky
   Miller of Cedar Park; one brother, Sammy and wife, Louise Miller, of
   Carlsbad, N.M.; two sisters, Mary Kathryn and husband, Wayne Holder,
   of Lubbock and Nora and husband, J. C. Cummings, of Loveland, Colo. He
   is also survived by 18 grandchildren.
   Graveside services will be held at the Gaines County South Cemetery in
   Seminole, Texas, at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2003, with Everette
   Hewett officiating.
   In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorials be made to Hope For
   The Hungry, Box 786 Belton, Texas 76513 or to Scott and White
   Hospital, 2401 South 31st Street, Temple, Texas 76508.
   Dossman Funeral Home of Belton is in charge of arrangements.
     _________________________________________________________________

Top   |   Obituaries Index    |   Home

        Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved.
                         Refer comments to Webmaster.

   [010102obitbner.gif]

Wednesday, February 12, 2003

Permian Basin Obituaries

   Obituaries Index

   Home
     _________________________________________________________________

       [021203john.jpg]

   John L. Duley

   ANDREWS John L. Duley, 87, of Tuscola passed away Monday, Feb. 10,
   2003, in Abilene, Texas.
   Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003, at
   the Andrews Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard J. Cooper
   officiating. Burial will be in the Andrews Old Cemetery under the
   direction of Andrews Funeral Home.
   Mr. Duley was born July 23, 1915, in Mount Vernon, Indiana, a son of
   the late William and Zadie Duley. He was a past member of the Royal
   Order of the Moose, Oddfellows and the Eagles Lodge. He was preceded
   in death by seven brothers and sisters and his parents.
   Survivors include his wife, Mary, of the home; ten children, David
   Duley of Detroit, Texas, Donna Barnes of Andrews, Jerry Duley of
   Odessa, Suzzette Baird of Andrews, Ronnie Duley of New Braunfels,
   Texas, Sandra Yarbrough of New Braunfels, Matt Baxter of Knox City,
   Texas, Mark Baxter of Tuscola, Sam Baxter of Houston and Clyde Baxter
   of Iowa City, Iowa; one brother, Ray Duley of Norfolk, Va., one
   sister, Jean Kaffenberger of Summerfield, Fla.; 30 grandchildren; 33
   great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
   Visitation will be held at the Andrews Funeral Home Chapel, 201 NE 1st
   Street, from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003.
   Services entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home.

   [021203raleigh.jpg]

   Raleigh Johnson

   ODESSA Raleigh Johnson passed away Monday, Feb. 10, 2003, in
   Shreveport, La. He was born July 28, 1917, in Fleetwood, Okla., to
   Hugh Hackberry Johnson and Revee Smith. On April 18, 1946, Raleigh
   married Anita Smith in Rankin. She preceded him in death.
   Mr. Johnson was a member of the Army Air Corp and served proudly
   during World War II. He was also a 32nd degree mason and 63 year
   member of Big Lake Lodge #1203. Raleigh was Methodist.
   Visitation will take place Wednesday, February 12, at Frank W. Wilson
   Funeral Directors. Masonic graveside services will be held at 2 p.m.
   Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
   He is survived by sons, James Johnson of Houston and Hugh Everett
   Johnson of Odessa; daughters, Carolyn Wilkerson of Jefferson, Anita
   Marie Johnson of Odessa and Rebecca Renee Johnson of Lubbock; brother,
   Bill Johnson of Austin; three grandchildren; and five
   great-grandchildren.

                              [021203timr.jpg]

   Timmy R. Hodges

   ODESSA Timmy R. Hodges, 36, of Odessa, passed away Monday, February
   10, 2003, at Hospice House. He was born October 15, 1966, in Germany.
   Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2003, at
   Sunset Memorial Chapel with Rev. Clydel Chapman.
   Timmy was a lifetime resident of Odessa. He attended OHS and worked in
   the oilfield for six years. He was a caser for Mike Byrds and Permian
   Powertongs.
   He is survived by his children, daughter, Sabrina Hodges of Odessa;
   son, Kadyn Grantham of Midland; and daughter, Misty Hodges of
   California; father, John Hodges of Odessa; and sister, Michelle Taylor
   of Odessa.
   Pallbearers will be Kent Crabtree, Billy Bell, Nathan Mazoch, Neil
   Rigger, Ronnie Mahan, Bobby Weesner.
   A Benefit for Mr. Hodges will be held on March 8, 2003, at the Ten
   Four Lounge.
   An account has been established at Wells Fargo Bank in the name of
   Timmy R. Hodges to help defray funeral expenses.
   Services are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will
   follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
   [021203miller.jpg]

   W. R. Red Miller 

   SEMINOLE W. R. Red Miller went home to be with the Lord Sunday,
   February 9, 2003. Mr. Miller was born in Amarillo, Texas, July 19,
   1928, and lived most of his life in the west Texas area.
   He moved with his family to Seminole in 1946. He graduated from
   Seminole High School in 1947. He met his future wife, Mary Ruth
   Slaton, in high school and they were married in the First Presbyterian
   Church in Seminole May 18, 1949.
   Mr. Miller worked in the oilfields and retired from the Western
   Company in the early 1980s. He faithfully served as Elder and Deacon
   in his church for many years and raised his eight children in the
   nurture and admonition of the Lord.
   In 1991, he and his wife moved to Belton, Texas, to serve as
   missionaries with Hope For The Hungry, serving as long as his health
   would permit.
   He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Ruth Miller of Belton;
   six sons, Ty and wife, Anita Miller, of Odessa, Charley and wife,
   Vikki Miller, of Denver City, Andy and wife, Gladdie Miller, of
   Belton, Pat and wife, Lisa Miller, of Lubbock, John and wife, Julie
   Miller, of Midland and Scott and wife, Kim Miller, of Belton; two
   daughters, Carrie and husband, Wayne Brightman, of Odessa and Becky
   Miller of Cedar Park; one brother, Sammy and wife, Louise Miller, of
   Carlsbad, N.M.; two sisters, Mary Kathryn and husband, Wayne Holder,
   of Lubbock and Nora and husband, J. C. Cummings, of Loveland, Colo. He
   is also survived by 18 grandchildren.
   Graveside services will be held at the Gaines County South Cemetery in
   Seminole, Texas, at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003, with Everette
   Hewett officiating.
   In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorials be made to Hope For
   The Hungry, Box 786 Belton, Texas 76513 or to Scott and White
   Hospital, 2401 South 31st Street, Temple, Texas 76508.
   Dossman Funeral Home of Belton is in charge of arrangements.

                             [021203lloyd.jpg]

   Lloyd Wayne Molder

   MULLIN Lloyd Wayne Molder, 59, of Mullin, Texas, passed away Sunday,
   Feb. 9, 2003, at his residence. He was born Feb. 7, 1944, in
   Littlefield to William Odell Molder and Dorothy Mills.
   He married Christene Tina Lee Sept. 24, 1976, in Odessa. They moved to
   Mills County in August of 2001. He was a retired supervisor for
   Huntsman.
   He is survived by his wife, Christene Molder of Mullin; four children,
   Lori Christine Smith of Odessa, Sheila Dianne Funke of Austin, Dawn
   Rene Herrington of Odessa and Michael Wayne McMurry of Odessa;
   parents, William and Dorothy Molder of Granbury; sister, Anita Allgood
   of Lubbock; brother, Benny Molder of Midland; and 11 grandchildren. He
   was preceded in death by one son, Richard Wayne Molder; and brother,
   Terry Gene Molder.
   Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, at
   the Cowboy Church of the American West in Midland with the Rev. Tony
   Connors officiating.
   In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Cowboy Church of the
   American West or the American Cancer Society.

   Linda L. Campbell

   EARLVILLE, ILL. Linda L. Campbell, 64, of Chandler, Ariz., formerly of
   Texas and Earlville, Ill., passed away Monday, Feb. 10, 2003, in
   Gilbert, Ariz. She was born Nov. 13, 1938, in Aurora, Ill., the
   daughter of Clyde and Barbara (Lech) Lies. She married Peter J.
   Campbell Jr. Nov. 26, 1960, in Aurora. She was a former member of St.
   Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in Earlville. Linda retired after
   working for Texas Instrument in Midland, Texas, for many years.
   Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, at St. Theresa
   of Avila Catholic Church in Earlville with the Rev. Robert Spilman
   officiating. Burial will be in St. Theresa Catholic Church Cemetery
   Earlville. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13,
   2003, at Hanley-Turner Funeral Home in Earlville, Ill., (815)
   246-6491, with the Rosary being recited at 7:45 p.m.
   She is survived by one son, Thomas Campbell and wife, Jackie, of
   Machesney Park, Ill.; two daughters, Carrie Fambrough and husband,
   Dewane, of Odessa and Theresa Campbell of Chandler, Ariz.; six
   grandchildren, Kristy and Mindy Fambrough and Justin, Joshua, Jacob
   and Sammy Campbell; two brothers, Mike Lies and wife, Mary, of Tucson,
   Ariz., and John Lies and wife, Jacque, of Naperville, Ill.; one
   sister, Cindy Lecas of Wisconsin; and several nieces and nephews.
   She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Peter J.
   Campbell in 1994, and one brother, Thomas Charles Lies.

                              [021203ward.jpg]

   Jean Stewart

   ODESSA Jean Stewart was born March 11, 1917, in Darst Creek, Texas, to
   Clyde and Grace Stewart. Jean married C. F. Ward December 18, 1938, in
   Luling, Texas. Jean and C. F. came to Odessa in 1996 from Lago Vista,
   Texas. During their early retirement years in Lago Vista, Jean was
   active in many community activities. After moving to Odessa, she
   participated in bridge clubs as well as other social events. Jeans
   happiest moments were spent enjoying her grandchildren and
   great-grandchildren.
   Jeans husband, C.F., preceded her in death on March 14, 1998.
   Visitation will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003,
   at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. A memorial service will be held
   at a later date.
   Jean is survived by a son, Tom Ward and his wife, Kathy, of Houston;
   daughter, Nancy Landry and husband, J. W., of Odessa; grandsons, Jeff
   Landry and fiancé, Melinda Stewart, of Snyder, and Dr. Joel Landry and
   wife, Dr. Cheryl Landry, of Lubbock; and great-grandchildren, Zachrey
   and Ali Landry, both of Odessa, Lauren and Alexis Landry, both of
   Lubbock, and Jeffrey Stewart of Snyder.
   In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Home Hospice.
   Service arrangements entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
     _________________________________________________________________

Top   |   Obituaries Index    |   Home

     Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved.
                         Refer comments to Webmaster.

   [010102obitbner.gif]

Wednesday, February 12, 2003

Permian Basin Obituaries

   Obituaries Index

   Home
     _________________________________________________________________

       [021203john.jpg]

   John L. Duley

   ANDREWS John L. Duley, 87, of Tuscola passed away Monday, Feb. 10,
   2003, in Abilene, Texas.
   Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003, at
   the Andrews Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard J. Cooper
   officiating. Burial will be in the Andrews Old Cemetery under the
   direction of Andrews Funeral Home.
   Mr. Duley was born July 23, 1915, in Mount Vernon, Indiana, a son of
   the late William and Zadie Duley. He was a past member of the Royal
   Order of the Moose, Oddfellows and the Eagles Lodge. He was preceded
   in death by seven brothers and sisters and his parents.
   Survivors include his wife, Mary, of the home; ten children, David
   Duley of Detroit, Texas, Donna Barnes of Andrews, Jerry Duley of
   Odessa, Suzzette Baird of Andrews, Ronnie Duley of New Braunfels,
   Texas, Sandra Yarbrough of New Braunfels, Matt Baxter of Knox City,
   Texas, Mark Baxter of Tuscola, Sam Baxter of Houston and Clyde Baxter
   of Iowa City, Iowa; one brother, Ray Duley of Norfolk, Va., one
   sister, Jean Kaffenberger of Summerfield, Fla.; 30 grandchildren; 33
   great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
   Visitation will be held at the Andrews Funeral Home Chapel, 201 NE 1st
   Street, from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003.
   Services entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home.

   [021203raleigh.jpg]

   Raleigh Johnson

   ODESSA Raleigh Johnson passed away Monday, Feb. 10, 2003, in
   Shreveport, La. He was born July 28, 1917, in Fleetwood, Okla., to
   Hugh Hackberry Johnson and Revee Smith. On April 18, 1946, Raleigh
   married Anita Smith in Rankin. She preceded him in death.
   Mr. Johnson was a member of the Army Air Corp and served proudly
   during World War II. He was also a 32nd degree mason and 63 year
   member of Big Lake Lodge #1203. Raleigh was Methodist.
   Visitation will take place Wednesday, February 12, at Frank W. Wilson
   Funeral Directors. Masonic graveside services will be held at 2 p.m.
   Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
   He is survived by sons, James Johnson of Houston and Hugh Everett
   Johnson of Odessa; daughters, Carolyn Wilkerson of Jefferson, Anita
   Marie Johnson of Odessa and Rebecca Renee Johnson of Lubbock; brother,
   Bill Johnson of Austin; three grandchildren; and five
   great-grandchildren.

                              [021203timr.jpg]

   Timmy R. Hodges

   ODESSA Timmy R. Hodges, 36, of Odessa, passed away Monday, February
   10, 2003, at Hospice House. He was born October 15, 1966, in Germany.
   Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2003, at
   Sunset Memorial Chapel with Rev. Clydel Chapman.
   Timmy was a lifetime resident of Odessa. He attended OHS and worked in
   the oilfield for six years. He was a caser for Mike Byrds and Permian
   Powertongs.
   He is survived by his children, daughter, Sabrina Hodges of Odessa;
   son, Kadyn Grantham of Midland; and daughter, Misty Hodges of
   California; father, John Hodges of Odessa; and sister, Michelle Taylor
   of Odessa.
   Pallbearers will be Kent Crabtree, Billy Bell, Nathan Mazoch, Neil
   Rigger, Ronnie Mahan, Bobby Weesner.
   A Benefit for Mr. Hodges will be held on March 8, 2003, at the Ten
   Four Lounge.
   An account has been established at Wells Fargo Bank in the name of
   Timmy R. Hodges to help defray funeral expenses.
   Services are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will
   follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
   [021203miller.jpg]

   W. R. Red Miller 

   SEMINOLE W. R. Red Miller went home to be with the Lord Sunday,
   February 9, 2003. Mr. Miller was born in Amarillo, Texas, July 19,
   1928, and lived most of his life in the west Texas area.
   He moved with his family to Seminole in 1946. He graduated from
   Seminole High School in 1947. He met his future wife, Mary Ruth
   Slaton, in high school and they were married in the First Presbyterian
   Church in Seminole May 18, 1949.
   Mr. Miller worked in the oilfields and retired from the Western
   Company in the early 1980s. He faithfully served as Elder and Deacon
   in his church for many years and raised his eight children in the
   nurture and admonition of the Lord.
   In 1991, he and his wife moved to Belton, Texas, to serve as
   missionaries with Hope For The Hungry, serving as long as his health
   would permit.
   He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Ruth Miller of Belton;
   six sons, Ty and wife, Anita Miller, of Odessa, Charley and wife,
   Vikki Miller, of Denver City, Andy and wife, Gladdie Miller, of
   Belton, Pat and wife, Lisa Miller, of Lubbock, John and wife, Julie
   Miller, of Midland and Scott and wife, Kim Miller, of Belton; two
   daughters, Carrie and husband, Wayne Brightman, of Odessa and Becky
   Miller of Cedar Park; one brother, Sammy and wife, Louise Miller, of
   Carlsbad, N.M.; two sisters, Mary Kathryn and husband, Wayne Holder,
   of Lubbock and Nora and husband, J. C. Cummings, of Loveland, Colo. He
   is also survived by 18 grandchildren.
   Graveside services will be held at the Gaines County South Cemetery in
   Seminole, Texas, at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003, with Everette
   Hewett officiating.
   In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorials be made to Hope For
   The Hungry, Box 786 Belton, Texas 76513 or to Scott and White
   Hospital, 2401 South 31st Street, Temple, Texas 76508.
   Dossman Funeral Home of Belton is in charge of arrangements.

                             [021203lloyd.jpg]

   Lloyd Wayne Molder

   MULLIN Lloyd Wayne Molder, 59, of Mullin, Texas, passed away Sunday,
   Feb. 9, 2003, at his residence. He was born Feb. 7, 1944, in
   Littlefield to William Odell Molder and Dorothy Mills.
   He married Christene Tina Lee Sept. 24, 1976, in Odessa. They moved to
   Mills County in August of 2001. He was a retired supervisor for
   Huntsman.
   He is survived by his wife, Christene Molder of Mullin; four children,
   Lori Christine Smith of Odessa, Sheila Dianne Funke of Austin, Dawn
   Rene Herrington of Odessa and Michael Wayne McMurry of Odessa;
   parents, William and Dorothy Molder of Granbury; sister, Anita Allgood
   of Lubbock; brother, Benny Molder of Midland; and 11 grandchildren. He
   was preceded in death by one son, Richard Wayne Molder; and brother,
   Terry Gene Molder.
   Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, at
   the Cowboy Church of the American West in Midland with the Rev. Tony
   Connors officiating.
   In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Cowboy Church of the
   American West or the American Cancer Society.

   Linda L. Campbell

   EARLVILLE, ILL. Linda L. Campbell, 64, of Chandler, Ariz., formerly of
   Texas and Earlville, Ill., passed away Monday, Feb. 10, 2003, in
   Gilbert, Ariz. She was born Nov. 13, 1938, in Aurora, Ill., the
   daughter of Clyde and Barbara (Lech) Lies. She married Peter J.
   Campbell Jr. Nov. 26, 1960, in Aurora. She was a former member of St.
   Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in Earlville. Linda retired after
   working for Texas Instrument in Midland, Texas, for many years.
   Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, at St. Theresa
   of Avila Catholic Church in Earlville with the Rev. Robert Spilman
   officiating. Burial will be in St. Theresa Catholic Church Cemetery
   Earlville. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13,
   2003, at Hanley-Turner Funeral Home in Earlville, Ill., (815)
   246-6491, with the Rosary being recited at 7:45 p.m.
   She is survived by one son, Thomas Campbell and wife, Jackie, of
   Machesney Park, Ill.; two daughters, Carrie Fambrough and husband,
   Dewane, of Odessa and Theresa Campbell of Chandler, Ariz.; six
   grandchildren, Kristy and Mindy Fambrough and Justin, Joshua, Jacob
   and Sammy Campbell; two brothers, Mike Lies and wife, Mary, of Tucson,
   Ariz., and John Lies and wife, Jacque, of Naperville, Ill.; one
   sister, Cindy Lecas of Wisconsin; and several nieces and nephews.
   She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Peter J.
   Campbell in 1994, and one brother, Thomas Charles Lies.

                              [021203ward.jpg]

   Jean Stewart

   ODESSA Jean Stewart was born March 11, 1917, in Darst Creek, Texas, to
   Clyde and Grace Stewart. Jean married C. F. Ward December 18, 1938, in
   Luling, Texas. Jean and C. F. came to Odessa in 1996 from Lago Vista,
   Texas. During their early retirement years in Lago Vista, Jean was
   active in many community activities. After moving to Odessa, she
   participated in bridge clubs as well as other social events. Jeans
   happiest moments were spent enjoying her grandchildren and
   great-grandchildren.
   Jeans husband, C.F., preceded her in death on March 14, 1998.
   Visitation will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003,
   at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. A memorial service will be held
   at a later date.
   Jean is survived by a son, Tom Ward and his wife, Kathy, of Houston;
   daughter, Nancy Landry and husband, J. W., of Odessa; grandsons, Jeff
   Landry and fiancé, Melinda Stewart, of Snyder, and Dr. Joel Landry and
   wife, Dr. Cheryl Landry, of Lubbock; and great-grandchildren, Zachrey
   and Ali Landry, both of Odessa, Lauren and Alexis Landry, both of
   Lubbock, and Jeffrey Stewart of Snyder.
   In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Home Hospice.
   Service arrangements entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
     _________________________________________________________________

Top   |   Obituaries Index    |   Home

     Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved.
                         Refer comments to Webmaster.

   [010102obitbner.gif]

Thursday, February 13, 2003

Permian Basin Obituaries

   Obituaries Index

   Home
     _________________________________________________________________

 [021303juan.jpg]

   Juan C. Cataño

   ODESSA Juan C. Cataño, 82 years of age, after a lengthy illness went
   to be with the Lord Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003, at home. He was born in
   Presidio, Texas. He resided in Odessa for over 50 years. He was born
   to Jose Cataño and Petra Brito. He served in the National Guard. He
   was a member of the De Colores Crusillistas from St. Josephs Catholic
   Church. He married Maria Cruz Valenzuela July 4, 1953, in Odessa.
   He was preceded in death by his mother, father and brother, Epifanio
   Cataño. He is survived by his wife, Maria Cruz Cataño; sons, Ruben
   Cataño, Juan Jr. Johnny Cataño and wife, Sandra, Guadalupe Sotelo,
   Francisco Sotelo and wife, Maria Elena, Herman Sotelo and wife,
   Teresa, all of Odessa, Pablo Cataño and Victor Cataño, both of
   California, and Johnny Hernandez of Midland; daughters, Cecilia
   Rodriguez and husband, George, Maria Irene Levario and husband,
   Alfredo, all of Odessa, and Delma Torres of California; brothers,
   Daniel Cataño and wife, Teresa, Nicholas Cataño and wife, Irma, all of
   Odessa, Guadalupe Cataño and wife, Celia, Jesus Cataño and wife,
   Blanca, all of Marfa, Perfecto Brito and Guadalupe Brito, both of
   Arizona, and Carlos Brito of Fort Worth; sisters, Sabina Olivas and
   husband, Pedro, and Elluvijes Martinez and husband, Inez, all of
   Redford, Gloria Briseño and husband, Fermin, of Fort Worth; special
   niece, Delma Orozco of Odessa; 30 grandchildren; 26
   great-grandchildren; and other extended family.
   Family and public visitation will be Thursday, February 13, until
   Friday, February 14, at 1:30 p.m. at Martinez Funeral Home. Funeral
   mass will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 14, 2003, at St. Joseph
   Catholic Church with Father Serafin Avenido officiating. Interment
   will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers: Randy Cataño, Ruben
   Cataño, Michael Rodriguez, James Levario, Mathew Sotelo, Juan Freddie
   Cuellar and John Cataño III.
   Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Martinez Funeral Home.
   Special thanks to Dr. R. J. Patel, Nurses Unlimited and Odyssey Health
   Care.

[021303canady.jpg]

   Armellia Canady Johnson

   ODESSA Armellia Canady Johnson, 95, passed from this life Monday,
   February 10, 2003, at Avalon Nursing Home in Odessa.
   She was born in LaGrange, Texas, April 28, 1907, to Isaac and Amy
   Gates.
   Preceding her in death are her parents, five brothers, five sisters
   and her granddaughter, Charlie Mae Toliver.
   Survivors include her daughter, Melvina (Green) Washington of Odessa;
   granddaughter, May Frances Carr of Midland; two great grandchildren,
   Arlett Toliver of Odessa and Melvin Toliver of Denver, Colo.; three
   great-great grandchildren, Tanaisha Mitchell, Macy Blaylock and Chace
   Blaylock, all of Odessa.
   Public visitation will be Friday, February 14, 2003, from 9 a.m. to 5
   p.m.
   Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, February 15, 2003 at
   Bethlehem Baptist Church with the Rev. Roscoe Sutton officiating.
   Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.
   Funeral arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home.

                   _________________________________________________________________

Top   |   Obituaries Index    |   Home

Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved.
                         Refer comments to Webmaster.

   [010102obitbner.gif]

Friday, February 14, 2003

Permian Basin Obituaries

   Obituaries Index

   Home
     _________________________________________________________________

      [021403burns.jpg]

   Harold Burns
   ODESSA Harold Burns, 63, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2003, in
   Midland County. He was born May 6, 1939, in Graham, Texas, to Oran
   Clark and Clara Martin Burns.
   Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, at Immanuel
   Baptist Church waith Rev. Troy Stevenson officiating. Arrangements by
   Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
   He served a tour of duty in the Army and moved to Odessa in 1991 from
   North Dakota. He was employed as a welder for the Hanover Company Inc.
   and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Harold Burns married
   Connie Burks July 9, 1965, in Orlando, Fla.
   He is survived by his wife, Connie of Odessa; his two daughters,
   Cherry Harrington of Wibeaux, Mont., and Rhonda Greise of Desert Hot
   Spring, Calif.; his two sons, Mark Burns of Odessa and Justin Burns of
   Odessa; his brother, Lanar Burns of Las Cruces, N.M.; and six
   grandchildren.

     [021403hicks.jpg]

   Geneva Hicks
   ODESSA Geneva Lois Lester Hicks, 72, of Odessa passed away Thursday,
   Feb. 13, 2003, at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was born
   Jan. 2, 1931, in Barstow, Texas. She moved to Odessa in 1965 from
   Midland. She was a homemaker and attended the First Nazarene Church.
   She worked as an operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone for 13
   years.
   Mrs. Hicks married Loyd Hicks Dec. 6, 1958, in Midland. She was a
   loving wife, mother and grandmother.
   She is survived by her husband, Loyd Hicks of Odessa; son, James Hicks
   of Odessa; daughters, Cynthia Ellison and husband, Chuck, of Odessa,
   Holly Karolczak and husband, Leonard, of Richardson, Becky Lucas and
   husband, Robin, of Odessa; brothers, Gene Lester of Midland, Dwight
   Lester of Trophy Club; sister, Annette DeArmond of Gardendale; and
   nine grandchildren.
   Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, at
   Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Terry Pierce officiating.
   Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Stanton.
   Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

     [021403johnson.jpg]

   Francis Yvonne Johnson
   ODESSA Francis Yvonne Johnson, of Odessa, passed from this life to be
   with the Lord Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003, at the age of 77. She was born
   in Moran, Texas, Feb. 17, 1925, to Edna and Tropal Brooks. She
   received a degree in accounting from Tarleton State University in
   Stephenville.
   She married J.C. Johnson Jr. June 15, 1947, in Lamesa. She was not
   only a devoted and loving wife, a dedicated mother and best friend to
   her sons, but the worlds greatest MeMe to her grandchildren.
   She is preceded in death by her father, mother and brother, Donald
   Brooks. She leaves behind her husband of 56 years, two sons, Johnny
   Johnson and Don Brooks and four grandchildren, Brittney and Cody
   Johnson and Jayme and Jake Brooks.
   Formal visitation for family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
   Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. A memorial
   service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, at
   Northside Baptist Church with Rev. Clydel Chapman officiating and Rev.
   Glenn Harlin assisting. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday,
   Feb. 15, 2003, at Moran Cemetery in Moran, Texas. Services are
   entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

   Calvin R. Evans
   SHEFFIELD Calvin R. Evans, 80, of Sheffield, died Wednesday, Feb. 12,
   2003, in the McCamey Convalescent Center.
   Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, in
   the Sheffield Cemetery with Reverend Jerry Fortune officiating.
   Arrangements are with Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.
   Mr. Evans was born March 30, 1922, in Dryden, Texas, to William T.
   Evans and Bertha Scott Evans.
   He was preceded in death by his parents; his twin brother, Alvin K.
   Evans; his sister, Willie Pool; and his younger brother, Gene Evans.
   He is survived by his sister, Dorothy Wilson of Sheffield; and many
   nephews and nieces. Calvin will be greatly missed by his surviving
   family.
   Aside from his time in the U.S. Army, Calvin lived all of his adult
   life in Sheffield. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, inducted into the Army
   Nov. 15, 1942. He served with the 58th Coast Artillery Battalion from
   Fort Bliss and was discharged Feb. 12, 1946.
   Viewing will be from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, in the
   Shaffer-Nichols Chapel in Iraan located at 301 S. Drake Street.
   The family wishes to express their thanks to the staff of the McCamey
   Convalescent Center.
   Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society.

                              [021403dean.jpg]

    H. Dean Mac McAtee
   ODESSA Mr. McAtee, 76, of Odessa, passed away at his residence on
   Wednesday evening, February 12, 2003. He was born in Ellsworth,
   Kansas, the fifth of eight children to Frank and Mary Proaps McAtee.
   His twin brother died at birth. At an early age, the family moved to
   Sacramento, California. While in high school, he earned All State
   status as a running back/linebacker in football and All State as a
   shot putter. He set a California high school shot put record that was
   not broken until 1983. He graduated from San Juan Union High School,
   Carmichael, California, in 1945.
   As it was during World War II, Mr. McAtee was unable to graduate with
   his class, but was an infantry man with the 7th infantry in the
   Phillipines preparing for the invasion of Japan when the war ended. He
   spent the remainder of his time in the Army in special services and he
   earned All Army in 1946 as a two way tackle fo the 7th Division
   football team. He earned an Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Army in
   1947 with the rank of sergeant.
   He returned to Sacramento, California, where he attended Grant Tech
   Junior College, now the University of California at Sacramento, and
   played linebacker/tackle on their football team. He earned All
   Conference status both years he was at Grant Tech. In 1949, he
   returned to the Phillipine Islands and Guam working Civil Service.
   There he began what was a short career as a professional wrestler. He
   wrestled under the name Man Mountain Dean. In 1951, he returned to
   California and went to work for Kerr McGee Potash in Trona,
   California, and wrestled professionally on the Los Angeles-Las Vegas
   circuit. He was always proud that he once wrestled on a card that was
   headlined by Joe Louis, the World Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the
   World in Las Vegas.
   In a trip to Texas in 1952, he met a divorcee, Juanita Cozby Brown and
   her two children. Our mother fell in love with him and followed him to
   California. They were married June 12, 1952, in Las Vegas, Nev. It is
   a special man that will take over the duties of Daddy to two children.
   Dad and mom were married for 33 years. During mothers illness, he
   rarely left her bed. She passed away in 1985.
   He started his career in the oilfield in late 1952 in Odessa when the
   family came back to Texas. A son, Tony, was born in Andrews in 1954
   and a son, Jimmy Dean, was born in Odessa in 1963. He worked as an
   operator/toolpusher for Williamson Well Service, Foote Well Service,
   Well Tech and Burk Well Service. He also ran tools for Basin Packer
   for a period of time. He retired as a salesman in 1993 from Oil Field
   Rentals.
   Mr. McAtee is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Juanita; his
   son, Jimmy Dean; brothers, Cecil, Byron, O. T. and J. C.
   He is survived by sons, Billy M. Brown and Tony McAtee, and daughter,
   Regina Brown, all of Odessa; grandchildren, Robert Dean Brown and
   Christa Brown and great-granddaughter, Faith of Alluwee, Okla.;
   sister, Betty Dude Bramblett of Las Vegas, Nev., Dorothy Sinton of
   Reno, Nev., Jo Ann Elderkin of Gualala, Calif.; sister-in-laws, Louise
   McAtee of Sacramento, Calif., and Ruth McAtee of Sparks, Nev.; and a
   brother-in-law, Lee Roy Phillips of Wylie, Texas.
   Mr. McAtee will be cremated, and his ashes will be laid to rest by his
   wife. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22,
   2003, at the Oakleaf Cemetery in Mullin, Texas. In lieu of flowers,
   the family wishes donations to be made to the charity of your choice.
   Local services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
     _________________________________________________________________

Top   |   Obituaries Index    |   Home

     Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved.
                         Refer comments to Webmaster.