Ector Co. TX - Obits from the Odessa American Online, March 1-15 2003 Thanks to the Odessa American Online, http://www.oaoa.com/ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ [010102obitbner.gif] Saturday, March 01, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ Photo Not Available David E. Holster Jr. MIDLAND David E. Holster Jr. passed away Thursday, February 27, 2003, at his Midland residence. He was born March 31, 1921, in Yoakum, Texas, and moved to Midland in 1927. He graduated from Midland High School in 1938 and joined the Midland Post Office in 1941. David enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in May, 1942, and served as a pilot until his release from active duty in November, 1945. He remained in the Air Corps and Air Force Reserve and was a retired Lieutenant Colonel. David was appointed Acting Postmaster on July 31, 1961, and was appointed Postmaster in July, 1963, by then President John F. Kennedy. He retired in 1983 after serving 25 years as Postmaster and 41 years with the postal service. A charter member of St. Lukes United Methodist Church, David had served as Chairman of the Official Board and as Chairman of the Board of Trustees. He was a 32nd degree Mason and had been a member of Midland Lodge #623 AF & AM since 1942. He was past president and life member of Midland Scottish Rite Association, a member of Dallas Scottish Rite and a Knight Commander of the Court of Honor, Dallas Consistory. David was also a member of the Suez Temple and Midland Shrine Club. David was very active in the community, serving as past president of the Midland Downtown Lions Club; life member of Texas Lions Camp; past president of Tower League, Midland Junior Baseball Association; past president of Midland Toastmasters Club; past president of Midland Chapter, Reserve Officers Association; served seven years as Chairman of the Military Affairs Committee, Midland Chamber of Commerce; past chairman, Chaparral District, Boy Scouts of America; a Division Chairman of Midland United Fund. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly, in 1993; his mother and brother, Russell Holster. Survivors include a daughter, Debbie Roland of Gardendale and a son, David R. Holster of Midland, and six grandchildren. David is also survived by his close friend and companion, Relda Walker. Visitation will be held Sunday March 2, 2003, at Ellis Funeral Home between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. Graveside services have been scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday, March 3, 2003, at Resthaven Memorial Park with Reverend Larry Bailey officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to the Midland Downtown Lions Foundation, 200 Plaza Street, Midland, Texas 79701. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Sunday, March 02, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [030203Cherry.jpg] Sidney L. Cherry ODESSA Sidney L. Cherry, 64, of Odessa passed away Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. She was born Jan. 30, 1939, in Mexico, Mo., to David and Peggy Hubbard. Graveside services were held Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Jim Ray Brown officiating. Sidney was valedictorian of Centralia High School in Centralia, Mo., and a graduate of Colorado Womens College in Denver. Some of her loved pastimes were golfing, gardening and cooking. She was Methodist. She was a very attentive wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her husband, Jamie Michael Cherry Sr.; son, Jamie Michael Cherry Jr. of Palestine; mother, Peggy Hubbard of Centralia, Mo; two grandchildren, Fanci Cherry and Chelsi Cherry. Services were entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. [030203Florez.jpg] Belia Maria Flores ODESSA Belia Maria Flores, 68, of Cuero passed away Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003, at Home Hospice in Odessa. She was born November 11, 1934 in Cuero to Indalesio and Amada Mendez. She was married to Mario Flores. She was a Catholic and a homemaker, as well as a migrant worker. She is survived by her husband, Mario Flores of Uvalde; son, Mario Flores Jr. of Tennessee Colony, Texas; daughter, Belia Aguilar of Hereford; brothers, Frank Mendez of Union Grove, Wis., and Martin Mendez of Waterford, Wis.; sisters, Maria Tovar and Anita Mendez, both of Crystal City; eight grandchildren, all of Hereford; and one great-grandson of Odessa. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home. [030203Johnson.jpg] Beverly Ann Johnson ODESSA Beverly Ann Johnson, 41, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, February 25, 2003, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Odessa and was employed with the Ector County Independent School District. She was born to John and Allie Johnson on November 15, 1961, in Odessa. Beverly is survived by her parents, John Johnson and Allie Johnson; brother, Johnny Johnson; and sisters, Melba Mitchell and Carolyn Walldon. Services for Beverly are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, 709 N. Lee Ave., with the Rev. Johnny Young officiating. Burial will follow at Ector County Cemeterys Rose Hill section. You may visit Beverly from 1 to 4 p.m. today. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Martinez Funeral Home. W.D. Doug Lindsey CASPER, Wyo. A gathering of family and friends for W. D. Doug Lindsey was held Friday, Feb. 7, 2003, from 5 to 6 p.m. at Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Casper, Wyo. Doug passed away Feb. 4, 2003, at Wyoming Medical Center. Born Oct. 10, 1927, in Blackwell, Texas, to Fred and Eunice Lindsey. Doug married Mary Beth Powell on Oct. 3, 1950, in Lovington, N.M. Doug worked in the oilfield through his entire life; working in Texas, Wyoming, California, New Mexico and Venezuela. He retired from Dow Chemical Co. in 1977 and BJ Service, after a successful opening of the Rock Springs office, in October of 1944. Mr. Lindsey served two tours of duty in the U.S. Navy. He served in World War II and the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Beth Lindsey; his daughter Melanie Fuller of Wickett; daughter, Robyn Lofton and her husband, Bill, of Casper; son, John Lindsey and his wife, Chris, of Casper; grandson, J. W. Kelso and his wife, Marla, of Gardendale; granddaughter, April Zeitz of Casper; step-grandsons, Cody and Tanner Lofton of Casper; one brother, Jimmy Lindsey and his wife, Billie, of Lindale. He was dearly loved by all his family and friends and will be sorely missed by all. Abel Sierra Jr. ODESSA Abel Sierra Jr., 1 month and 20 days old, son of Crisella and Abel Sierra, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003, at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock. He was born Jan. 6, 2003, in Odessa. He is survived by his parents, Crisella and Abel Sierra of Odessa; grandparents, Maria and Ed Sierra and Armando and Gloria Cortez, all of Odessa; God-parents, Amanda and Fabien Sierra of Odessa; brother, Luis Urias Sierra of Odessa; sisters, Cassandra Silva Sierra, Cassarah Sierra, Aliza Sierra and Cassali Sierra, all of Odessa; uncles, Carlos Cortez, Cerjo Cortez, Conrad Cortez, Richard Sierra, David Sierra and Adam Sierra, all of Odessa; aunts, Criselda Cortez, Cynthia Cortez, Corina Cortez, all of Odessa, and Elayne Saldivar of Ontario, Ore. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 3, 2003, at Rose Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Gilbert Rodriguez officiating. 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] Tuesday, March 04, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [030403bob.jpg] Lennie M. Fuller ODESSA Lennie M. Fuller, 93, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2003, at Crane Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Crane. She was born March 27, 1909, to John and Cora Waggoner in Loogootee, Martin County, Ind. Lennie married Miles S. Fuller in Galesburg, Ill., Sept. 23, 1929. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed being with and caring for her family. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2003, at First Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Terry Pierce officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. Survivors include her daughter, Pat Coates of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; sons, Tom Fuller of Galesburg, Ill., John Fuller and wife, JoAnn, of Odessa, Raymond Fuller of Galesburg, Ill., and Dave Fuller of Florida; and seven grandchildren including John Edward Fuller Jr. and Nancy Fuller, both of Odessa. Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. [030403fuller.jpg] Roy Bob Hardie ODESSA Roy Bob Hardie, 68, passed away Friday, February 28, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be held at noon Wednesday at Sunset Memorial Chapel. He was born to Charles and Thelma Hardie in Canton, Ohio, November 27, 1934. Bob married Cheryl Bowar September 15, 1990, in Odessa, Texas, and was a lifetime member of the VFW and the Trans-Pecos American Indian Association. He was employed by Long Beach Unified School District for 10 years in Long Beach, Calif., and worked several years for Furrs in Odessa and Midland. Bob served in the Navy during the Korean and Vietnam conflicts and then retired after 18 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Odette Hardie. Bob is survived by his wife, Cheryl Hardie of Odessa; son, Roy Robert Hardie Jr. of Edison, N.J.; daughter, Deddette Hardie of Orange, Calif.; sisters, Helen Urban of Canton, Ohio, Lou Shuman of Magnolia, Ohio, Charlene Minor of Canton, Ohio, and Deanna Hardie of Robertsville, Ohio; grandson, David Hardie of Visalia, Calif.; step-grandchildren, John Mills of Cathedral City, Calif., Rick Mills of Seattle, Wash., Ken Mills of Tucson, Ariz., and Debra Grey of Las Vegas, Nev.; aunt, Alberta Young of Canton, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. [030403henderson.jpg] Bertha Marie Henderson ODESSA Funeral services for Bertha Marie Henderson, 89, of Odessa will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2003, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Trout officiating. Entombment will follow at the Sunset Memorial Mausoleum under direction of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Henderson passed away Sunday, March 1, 2003, at the Sienna Care Center. She was born January 7, 1914, in Yoakum, Texas, and married Clifton E. Henderson February 2, 1936, in Yoakum. She also attended high school and the Baldwin Business College in Yoakum. She spent most of her life as a homemaker and worked a short time as a secretary for the First United Methodist Church of Odessa and the State Welfare Department. She has been a resident of Odessa and an active member of the First United Methodist Church since 1951, moving from Houston. Survivors include her husband of Odessa; two daughters, Elaine Sherrill and husband, Durwood, of Escondido, Calif., and Jeanne Finley and husband, Edward, of Odessa; one sister, Dorothy Pilzner and husband, Robert, of Victoria; four grandchildren, Debbie Mittleman and husband, Guy, of Memphis, Tenn., Jim Sherrill of Albany, Calif., Kathy Bosma and husband, Mark, of Montgomery, Texas, and Gary Veteto of Houston. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made the First United Methodist Church of Odessa. [030403olle.jpg] Irene Eleanor Olle PFLUGERVILLE Irene Eleanor Olle, 88, of Fort Worth, went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 2, 2003. She was born August 28, 1914, to John Swenson and Nora Rehn Swenson in Kennedy, Texas. She was a member of New Sweden Lutheran Church in New Sweden, Texas. She had been a longtime resident of Travis County until 1996. Mrs. Olle was a retired employee of the State of Texas. Her parents, husband, Emanuel Olle, and one sister and one brother preceded Mrs. Olle in death. She is survived by her son, Tom Olle and his wife, Penny, of Fort Worth; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Ruby Harkins, Mrs. Doris Gustafson and Annabelle Halm of Austin, Texas. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2003, at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2003, at the Memorial Chapel of Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Rennegarbe officiating. Interment will follow at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jay Martyn, John Harkins, David Harkins, Gary Halm, Royce Gustafson, Jerry Morrisey, Will Davidson and Cody Driggers. For those desiring, memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimers Association. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Wednesday, March 05, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ Jerry P. Childs EL DORADO, Ark. Jerry P. Childs, age 69, of Boerne, Texas, died Sunday, March 2, 2003, of Parkinsons Disease. He was born in Camden, Ark., October 4, 1933. He graduated from El Dorado, Ark., High School in Spring 1952. He then entered USAF in July 1952, receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1956. He entered University of Arkansas School of Business Fall of 1956, graduated Business School, entered Law School and graduated in 1962. He passed the State of Arkansas and State of Texas Bar Examination, 1962, and began practicing law in Odessa, Texas until retirement in 1991. He served on the Board of Directors of the State Bar of Texas and Texas Trial Lawyers. He was a member of the American Bar and Texas Bar Foundation. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Verna Nell Chandler; and his brother, George Childs, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Childs of Boerne, Texas; son, Matt Childs and wife, Lisa, of Houston, Texas; daughter, Kim Earhart and husband, David, of Dallas, Texas; son, Michael Childs and wife, Gretchen, of Pearland, Texas; five granddaughters, one grandson; sisters, Ruth Davis of Mt. Holly, Ark., and Betty Butler of Pangburn, Ark.; brothers, Joe Childs of Mt. Holly, Ark., and Henry Childs of Downsville, La.; aunt, Myrtle Barr of Smackover, Ark.; uncle, Ralph Langley of Bryan, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Friday at Youngs Funeral Home in El Dorado, Ark. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alamo Area Parkinsons Support Group, 8507 Chesham, San Antonio, TX 78250, or the Alzheimers Association, 7400 Louis Pasteur, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78229. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in the guest book at http://www.porterloring.com/www.porterrloring.com by selecting the Sign and View Family Guestbook icon. Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary North, 2102 North Loop 1604 East San Antonio, TX 78232. [030503fleeta.jpg] Fleeta Roberta Reeder ODESSA Fleeta Roberta Reeder, 89, of Odessa, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. She was born December 8, 1913, in Holyoke, Mass., to Fletcher and Roberta Walker. Memorial Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2003, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with Rev. Mark Woodruff officiating. Fleeta had been a resident Parks Methodist Retirement Village since June of 1998, moving from Orange City, Fla. Some of her loved pastimes were bowling and playing bridge. She was Catholic. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles K. Reeder; sister, Virginia Belle Hicks; brother, Robert N. Walker; and son, Patrick Reeder. She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn R. Wilson of Odessa, Sharon Behr formerly of Florida, now residing in Odessa, and fiancé, Bill Bailey, of Odessa; brother, Cobourn Walker and wife, Lillian, of Jacksonville, Fla.; two sister-in-laws, Marguerite Reeder Lytell, and Louise Reeder of Florida; three grandchildren, DeAnn and Chris Wilson, both of Odessa, and Patrick Wieneke of Nashville, Tenn.; two great granddaughters, Keli Ann Wilson and Tiffany Wieneke of Nashville, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations may be directed to Alzheimers Association STAR Chapter, 4400 N. Big Spring St., Ste. C32, Midland, TX 79705. Services are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. [030503wheeler.jpg] Woodrow Wilson Wheeler ODESSA Woodrow Wilson Wheeler, 89, of Odessa, passed from life March 4, 2003, at Hospice House in Odessa. He was born April 7, 1913, in Gouldbusk, Coleman County, Texas. He moved to Odessa in 1948. He retired from Halliburton Oilfield Services in 1978 after 29 years of service. He was preceded in death by his father, Bud Wheeler; mother, Lucy Anne ODell Wheeler; brothers, Doile S. Wheeler, Raymond G. Wheeler and Ralph E. Wheeler; and grandson, Randal W. Wheeler. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jewel V. Wheeler of Odessa; brother, Howard F. Wheeler of Poolville, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley R. Cook and Kenneth L. Cook Sr. of Odessa; son, James R. Wheeler Sr. of Broken Arrow, Okla.; seven grandchildren, Karen Coffman of Midland, Kenneth L. Cook Jr. of Odessa, Steven R. Cook of Lubbock, Latricia L. Arnold of Arlington, Sheila A. Gathright of Abilene, James R. Wheeler Jr. of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Bryan J. Wheeler of Fort Worth; and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2003, at the Santa Anna, Texas, Cemetery with the Rev. Chuck Reynolds of Abilene officiating. Memorials may be made to Hospice House of Odessa. Arrangements are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home in Odessa and Stevens Funeral home in Coleman. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Thursday, March 06, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ Terry Scott Greenroad ASHDOWN, Ark. Terry Scott Greenroad, 51, of Ashdown, AR, was called home Feb. 28, 2003. A son, brother, uncle, nephew, or cousin to some, but a friend to us all. Scott was born July 12, 1951 in Odessa, TX, and was a member of the Belmont Baptist Church. He was an Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam Era. He loved hunting, fishing, and nature. Scotty was a 29-year member of The Last Few Motorcycle Club. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Stafford Greenroad who departed this earthly estate Feb. 28, 1988. He is survived by his mother, Alice Greenroad of Ashdown, AR; one sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Jimmie Kyle of Ashdown, AR; two brothers and sister-in-laws, Melvin A. and Doris Greenroad of Radcliff, KY, and Ronald J. and Candace Greenroad of Seminole, TX; seven nieces and nephews, Yvette Kerr, Michelle Bush, Carin Petrosky, Brian Greenroad, Angel Holland, Joey Greenroad, and Jimmie Kyle Jr.; 9 great nieces and nephews: Brian II, Nicholas, Scotty, Dakotah, Josie, Caleb, Ashlen, Seth and Megan, along with many other family members and a host of friends. Funeral services were held March 4, 10 a.m. at Madden Funeral Chapel in Ashdown, AR, with Bro. George Scarborough officiating. Pall bearers were Buster, R.D., Bull, Norman, Doug, Bruce, Goodnight, and Ben. Honorary pall bearers were Brian Greenroad, Ron Kerr, Jimmie Kyle Jr., Matt Holland, Scotty Bush, David Petrosky, and Joey Greenroad. Followed by burial in Plain Dealing, LA. The Last Few Motorcycle Club provided a motorcycle escort for Scotts last ride to Plain Dealing. He will be missed by all! His free spirit will forever ride like the wind. Eleanor Marie Wright ODESSA Eleanor Marie Wright, 84, a long time resident of Odessa passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2003, at the Sienna Nursing Home. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethany Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Sonny Wright; one son, Jerry Fitzgerald; her parents; and a brother, Norman Runge. She is survived by a special friend, Darrell Fifer and family of Odessa; her sons, Dennis Fitzgerald of Mabank, Texas, Bobby Dean Curry Wright of Odessa and Buddy Arch Curry Wright of Hobbs, N.M.; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Robert Scofield officiating. Funeral services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Friday, March 07, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ T. Scott Greenroad ASHDOWN, Ark. Terry Scott Greenroad, 51, of Ashdown, AR, was called home Feb. 28, 2003. A son, brother, uncle, nephew, or cousin to some, but a friend to us all. Scott was born July 12, 1951 in Odessa, TX, and was a member of the Belmont Baptist Church. He was an Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam Era. He loved hunting, fishing, and nature. Scotty was a 29-year member of The Last Few Motorcycle Club. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Stafford Greenroad who departed this earthly estate Feb. 28, 1988. He is survived by his mother, Alice Greenroad of Ashdown, AR; one sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Jimmie Kyle of Ashdown, AR; two brothers and sister-in-laws, Melvin A. and Doris Greenroad of Radcliff, KY, and Ronald J. and Candace Greenroad of Seminole, TX; seven nieces and nephews, Yvette Kerr, Michelle Bush, Carin Petrosky, Brian Greenroad, Angel Holland, Joey Greenroad, and Jimmie Kyle Jr.; 9 great nieces and nephews: Brian II, Nicholas, Scotty, Dakotah, Josie, Caleb, Ashlen, Seth and Megan, along with many other family members and a host of friends. Funeral services were held March 4, 10 a.m. at Madden Funeral Chapel in Ashdown, AR, with Bro. George Scarborough officiating. Pall bearers were Buster, R.D., Bull, Norman, Doug, Bruce, Goodnight, and Ben. Honorary pall bearers were Brian Greenroad, Ron Kerr, Jimmie Kyle Jr., Matt Holland, Scotty Bush, David Petrosky, and Joey Greenroad. Followed by burial in Plain Dealing, LA. The Last Few Motorcycle Club provided a motorcycle escort for Scotts last ride to Plain Dealing. He will be missed by all! His free spirit will forever ride like the wind. [030703Kowacich.jpg] Ola Irene Kowacich ODESSA Ola Irene Kowacich was called to heaven to be with our Heavenly Father, her family and friends Thursday, March 6, 2003. She was born May 3, 1925, in Holland, Texas, and has lived in Odessa since the 1950s. Irene was preceded in death by her mother, Ester Dillard; and father, Vandeveur Dillard; of San Angelo, Texas. She is survived by her sister, Mary Colster of San Angelo and many nieces and nephews who she loved very much. She is survived by her children, daughters, Jean Tullous of Odessa, Darlene Garrett of Odessa, Brenda Robertson of Kenner, La., Jo Mays of Pampa, Rebekah Wyatt of Odessa; sons, Nathan Kowacich of Atlanta, Ga., and Daniel Kowacich of Odessa. She is also survived by her sons-in-law, Kenneth Wyatt of Odessa and Fred Mays of Pampa, Texas; and daughter-in-law, Donna Kowacich of Odessa; her grandchildren, Jennifer Mays of Waco, Texas, Paige Kowacich of Irving, Texas, Laura Garrett, David Garrett, Tammy Tullous, Larry Tullous, Teresa Tullous, Amanda Toney, Ashlea Kowacich, Candace Perry and Victoria Perry, all of Odessa; and several great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2003, at Northside Baptist Church, 100 West 50th Street, Odessa, Texas, where she was a long time member with Pastor Clydell Chapman officiating. Graveside services will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services have been entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Our mother was a wonderful Christian woman who devoted her life to raising her family and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. [030703Lujan.jpg] Amparo Lujan ODESSA Amparo Lujan, 52, beloved mother, wife, grandmother and friend went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, March 4, 2003, at Baylor University Hospital in Dallas. She was born to Pilar and Quirino Matta August 25, 1950, in Pecos, Texas. Amparo worked for the Ector County Independent School District Food Service for 17 years. Amparo fought a long, tough battle with liver disease. Even in the most difficult phases of her illness, she made jokes and laughed heartily in her unique way. She was a very loving caring person. She loved people and people loved her. In the last years of her life, she dedicated herself to making and distributing rosaries. She made and gave away 1,138 rosaries. She smiling gave away her rosaries everywhere she went including hospitals and churches. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Survivors include her husband, Mario Lujan; her son and daughter-in-law, Lupito and Rhonda Lujan; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Rene Garcia of Midland; her sister, Anita Matta; brother, Frank Matta of Dallas; and her beloved granddaughter, Amanda Lujan of Odessa. She is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2003, at Martinez Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2003, at St. Anthonys Catholic Church with Fathers Gilbert Rodriguez and Michael Rodriguez officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. [030703ott.jpg] Seibert T. Bud Ott MIDLAND Seibert T. Bud Ott passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2003, at home. Bud was born February 29, 1924, in Grandfalls, Texas, to Herman and Anne Murry Ott. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Fred, and three nephews. He served in the United States Coast Guard in Honolulu, Hawaii, during WWII. Bud had been a cowboy all of his life and was known to many as The Legend. He had worked many ranches in his lifetime. Some in the Grandfalls area being, the Edwards, Tubbs, McElroy and Estes. Bud was a 29-year member of The American Legion, Woods W. Lynch Post No. 19 and also a member of the VFW #7208, both of Midland. He belonged to the Senior Team Ropers Association, was a lifetime member of the United States Team Roping Association (USTRC), Rope American Inc. and the Original Team Roping Association. He worked for Mobil Oil as a roustabout and truck driver for 30 years, having moved to Midland County in 1951. On December 31, 1954, he married Shirley Murphy at his parents home in Grandfalls. Bud is survived by his wife, Shirley, and one son, S. Thomas Ott Jr. both of Midland, TX; one brother, Robert Ott of Hobbs, N.M.; two sisters, Christine Tucker and Iva Weston, both of Marble Falls, TX; granddaughter, Amber McDonald; three great-grandchildren, Victoria, Nicholus and Benjamin McDonald, all of Richmond, TX; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and his last faithful horse, Sam. Visitation will be held Friday, March 7, at Ellis Funeral Home in Midland between 6 and 8 p.m. Graveside services have been scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2003, at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Joe Bob Duncan, Travis Kiehne, Mike Duncan, Tom McCain, Lee Glover and Buster Dickey. Buds other roping buddies and friends are to be honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Buds memory, which will benefit the West Texas Expo Center, may be directed to Shirley Ott at her residence in Midland. Louise McCann Toler STEPHENVILLE Louise McCann Toler, 89, of Stephenville went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 6, 2003, at Harris Methodist Hospital. She was born February 5, 1914, in Erath County, Texas. She was a homemaker. Services have been scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2003, at Stephenville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at West End Cemerty. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday. Louise is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Joann and Charles Pierce of Iredell and Joyce and Jim Burnett of Weatherford; her son and daughter-in-law, Marvin Burt Happy and Helen Toler of Stephenville; granddaughters, Donna Wilcoxon, Robin Simpson and husband, Cleve, Patty Brawner and husband, Dewayne, Cindy Finley and husband, Billy; grandsons, Charles Davis, Mark Dowell and Lane Christopher Davis; great-granddaughters, Jennifer Fain, Kandace Simpson, Christiana Brawner, Abigail Brawner and Casey Finley; great-grandsons, Brandon McKinney, Justin Dowell, Charlie Davis, John David Davis, Jeremy Talbert, Clint Simpson, Andrew Brawner, Charles Lane Davis and Derek Wilcoxon; sisters and brother-in-law, Allie Haley of Fort Worth and Dorothy and Richard Gryder of Timberon, N.M.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Leroy and Janette McCann of Santo and Melvin and Dorothy McCann of Brownwood; special friend and adopted granddaughter, Kim Baccus; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Harris Methodist Erath County Hospital Charity Cross, 411 N. Belknap, Stephenville, Texas 76401. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Saturday March 08, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [030803olair.jpg] Ola Irene Kowacich ODESSA Ola Irene Kowacich was called to heaven to be with our Heavenly Father, her family and friends Thursday, March 6, 2003. She was born May 3, 1925, in Holland, Texas, and has lived in Odessa since 1953. Irene was preceded in death by her mother, Ester Dillard; father, Henry V. Dillard of San Angelo, Texas; a sister, Etta Sudnick; and great-grandson, Ricky Lee Burt. She is survived by her sisters, Mary Colster and Lorraine Bryan, both of San Angelo, and many nieces and nephews who she loved very much. She is survived by her children, daughters, Jean Tullous of Odessa, Darlene Garrett of Odessa, Brenda Robertson of Kenner, La., Jo Irene Mays of Pampa, Rebekah Wyatt of Odessa; sons, Nathan Kowacich of Atlanta, Ga., and Daniel Kowacich of Odessa. She is also survived by her sons-in-law, Kenneth Wyatt of Odessa and Fred Mays of Pampa, Texas; and daughter-in-law, Donna Kowacich of Odessa; her grandchildren, Jennifer Mays of Waco, Texas, Paige Kowacich of Irving, Texas, Laura Williams, David Garrett, Tammy Tullous, Larry Tullous, Teresa Tullous, Amanda Toney, Ashlea Kowacich, Candace Perry and Victoria Perry, all of Odessa, George Ray Casey, Sherrie Westmoreland, Terri Westmoreland and Rita Faye Casey, all of Houston; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2003, at Northside Baptist Church, 100 West 50th Street, Odessa, Texas, where she was a long time member with Pastor Clydell Chapman officiating. Graveside services will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services have been entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Our mother was a wonderful Christian woman who devoted her life to raising her family and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. [030803nino.jpg] Ricardo Nino Flores Jr. ODESSA Ricardo Nino Chacon Flores Jr. passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. Ricardo was Catholic and was born November 13, 1974, in Odessa. Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2003, at Martinez Funeral Home. Mass will be celbrated at 2 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2003, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Gilbert Rodriguez officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Martinez Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be David Hernandez Jr., Michael Gonzales, Jamie Diaz, Marcus Deporto, Jacob Hernandez and Jeff Prieto. He is survived by his wife, Sonia Castillo of Odessa; step-daughter, Lexus Castillo of Odessa; daughter, Ambrey Flores of Odessa; son, Zachary Flores of Odessa; parents, Carlos Alvarez Jr. and Delma Alvarez, both of Odessa; grandfather, Alfonso Chacon of Odessa; and brothers, Frank Alvarez and Carlos Alvarez III, both of Odessa. Ricardo was preceded in death by his grandmother, Benita Chacon; and uncle, Alfonso Kingo Chacon, both of Odessa. Its surprising how often I think of you, turn and speak to you, and realize youre not right there as I expect you to be. I guess I hold you so close in thought that its hard to understand sometimes that you arent close in person. But I wanted to let you know Im thinking of you and wishing we could talk and just be together awhile youre really missed! _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Sunday, March 09, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [030903Bugg.jpg] George Bugg Sr. ODESSA Pearly Gates A poem written in remembrance of George Wilburn Bugg By Ashleigh Bugg Pearly Gates are opening wide to beckon this cheerful spirit to come inside. All who came before him gather near, and there is much laughter and cheer, Though those who are left on Earth are sad and in a daze, we know he is up in heaven worshiping God with honor and praise. And though we all say we wish we had him with us for one more day, we know, as he looks down on us from above, he looks with tender, heart-warming love. Today we celebrate the life and memory of our beloved husband, brother, father and grandfather, George Wilburn Bugg Sr. George was a loving family man. He was born Dec. 22, 1932, in Big Spring. He was a warm, funny, kind-hearted and generous person who never met a stranger. He was known as Big Daddy to his six children and 17 grandchildren. George loved God and served the Lord as a member of The Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord. George served his country as a Corporal in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. For eighteen years George worked as a salesman for several major companies. He also worked many years as a meat cutter. George had a great love of children and his community as was evident in his service as crossing guard for the Odessa Police department. He was passionate about camping and the outdoors and treasured spending time with his family each year at the Bugg Family Reunion. George had a wonderful talent for music and storytelling. He greatly enjoyed entertaining his family and friends with his songs and stories. He greatly influenced the lives of many people, especially his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. George loved life and was always quick with a funny story, song or joke. He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege to have known him. He is survived by his wife, Janice Bugg of Odessa; sons, George W. Bugg Jr. and wife Patricia of Odessa, Eric Bugg and wife Sharon of Corsicana and Joseph Bugg and wife Michelle of Salt Lake City, Utah; daughters, Laura Bratton and husband Barry of Odessa, Rita Steinhart and husband Robert of Bartlesville, Okla. and Stephanie Maughan and husband Larry of Lubbock; brother, the Rev. David Bugg and wife Diana of Corsicana; sisters, Jeanette Hoover and husband Jack of Corpus Christi; Gloria Burch and husband Larry of Odessa; sister, the Rev. Dixie Autry and husband John of Cleburne; and 17 grandchildren. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2003, at The Lutheran Church Of The Risen Lord with the Rev. James Otterness and the Rev. David Bugg officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Samuel Sammy Columbus Dees ODESSA Samuel Sammy C. Dees, 63, passed away Friday, March 7, 2003, at Regency Hospital in Odessa. He was born Jan. 31, 1940, to Samuel D. and Adell R. Dees in San Antonio, Texas. Sammy loved to joke, smoke and flirt. In his younger years, he enjoyed horse racing, poker, dancing, and his dog, Chico and being with his many friends. He enjoyed old time rock and roll and keeping up with the news. He was a resident of Deerings Nursing and Rehab for the last fifteen years. His many friends at Deerings will miss him terribly. He was father to five children; Candace Connor, his youngest, he loved dearly. She lives in Houston. Graveside services are scheduled for 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at Ector County Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. [030903Driver.jpg] Richard Lee Driver II LONGVIEW Memorial services for Richard Lee Driver II, 43, of Longview, will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at Oakland Heights Baptist Church with the Rev. David Bourne officiating. Services are under the direction of Welch Funeral and Memorial Center, 4619 Judson Road. Mr. Driver died Friday, March 7, 2003, at Good Shepherd Hospital. Richard was born in Odessa, Texas, on Sept. 21, 1959, to Richard L. and Jeanne Driver. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas Tech University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and went to work at Texas Eastman in 1982. He has served as assistant department superintendent of Polethylene No. 1, manager of Pilot Plant Operations and was currently superintendent of Specialties Polymers Department. He married his high school sweetheart, Jean Pierson, on Aug. 16, 1980. Richard loved participating in the activities of his children and family, fishing, music, playing guitar and racing. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Jean Pierson Driver; son, Richard David Driver; daughter, Rachel Marie Driver; and mother Jeanne Driver, all of Longview. Richard is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Jarrell and Leesa Driver of Seminole, Texas; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jeanne Anne and Chris Mauck of Brimingham, Ala., and Dana and Mark M anion of Frankfurt, Germany; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Janet and Todd Kelley of Largo, Fla.; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jeff and Kim Pierson of Fort Lauderdale and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Richie and Rachel Driver Scholarship Fund, c/o Eastman Credit Union, P.O. Box 7444, Longview, Texas, 75608. The family will receive friends at the funeral and memorial center from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday. Freddie Joe Hart Freddie Joe Hart, 70, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2003, at Hospice House in Odessa. He was born March 3, 1933, to Andrew and Jeanie Hart in Hugo, Okla. Freddie was a faithful member of Zion Fellowship of God. He loved traveling on motorcycles and going fishing. He served in the U.S. Airforce, and was then employed by El Paso Products as a painter and sandblaster. He was a respected independent businessman the last 20 years of his life. Graveside services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Dr. Dewey Blevins officiating. His parents preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Jean Hart of Odessa; one daughter, Lesa Holcomb and husband Albert of Odessa; nephew, Bill Thomas and wife Mable of Odessa; sister, Betty Moore of Brady, Texas; grandchildren, Wesley Hudnall of Odessa; Kellie and Richard Moore of Midland; Cody Hudnall and Mandy Anglin of Midland; great-grandchildren, Colton Lee Moore, Braden Moore, and Berkley L. Hudnall, all of Midland, and close family friends, Paul and Kristy Jenkins and children. Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. [030903Haygood.jpg] Pat Haygood Funeral services for Pat Haygood, 70, of Andrews will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2003, at the First Baptist Church in Andrews with the Rev. John Yeates of the First Baptist Church in Vernon, Texas, and the Rev. Doug Kello of the First Baptist Church in Andrews officiating. Family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. today at McNett Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Andrews North Cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home of Andrews. He died Friday, March 7, 2003, at his residence in Andrews. He was born Sept. 10, 1932, in Mountainaire, N.M. He moved to Kermit in 1948 from Wink. He played in the state finals on the Kermit High School football team in 1950. He graduated from Kermit High School in 1951. He had been the 126 pound golden gloves state boxing champion. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He married Dorothy Madison on Aug. 15, 1953, in Kermit. He had worked for TransWestern Pipeline as a field mechanic from 1968-1993. They moved to Andrews in 1998. He coached Little League Baseball in Kermit and Andrews. The Kermit Little League Baseball field had been named after him as Haygood Field. He owned Haygood Sports in Andrews. He was known as Grand Daddy by many kids in Kermit and Andrews. He was an avid sports fan, was an artist, loved to fish and collected arrowheads. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Haygood of Andrews; three sons, Sam Haygood and wife Katherine of Amarillo, Joe Haygood and wife Michelle of Andrews and Dan Haygood and wife Hilary of Andrews; mother, Alice Weaver of Austin; sister, Imogene Kitchens of Austin, eight grandchildren, Brady Haygood, Tyler Haygood, Brandon Haygood, Corey Haygood, Lane Haygood, Patrick Haygood, Joe Ryne Haygood and Malia Godfrey; and one great-granddaughter, Leilani Godfrey. Memorials may be sent to Home Hospice, 516 N. Texas Ave., Odessa, Texas 79761 or the American Cancer Society. [030903Keene.jpg] Kenneth WinfieId Keene EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada Kenneth WinfieId Keene, 83, passed away February 26, 2003, at University Hospital. Cremation followed at Park Memorial Funeral Home. A memorial service was held at Vegreville United Methodist Church Friday, February 28, 2003. He was born June 28, 1920, in Iola, Kan., to Helen Okeson and Harry Winfield Keene. He attended school in Lawrence and graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor of science degree in geology. He served as a First Lieutenant in the Field Artillery in World War II, seen action in Philippines and Leyte. He was employed by Warren Oil, later Gulf Oil, where he later retired. Then he started Keene Geological until 1987. Being an Eagle Scout, his love for kids and passion for scouting lasted for 69 years. He also volunteered with Christmas In April and the Food Pantry at St. Lukes. Ken was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Keene; daughter, Kandace Rice and husband, Mike, of Durango, Colo.; sons, Greg and wife, Jackie, of Odessa, Kenneth Jr. of Las Animas, Colo., Douglas and wife, Debbie, of Boulder, Colo., and Gary and wife, Suse, of Boston, Mass.; brother, W. Richard and wife, Jan, of Mission Hills, Kan.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial at St. Lukes slated for early May 2003. Donations may be directed to Troop #34 or the Food Pantry at St. Lukes UMC. Well done thy good and faithful servant. Matthew 25:21 [030903Yates.jpg] Eunie Trent Yates Eunie Trent Yates, 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior March 6, 2003. Mrs. Yates was born in Hood County, Texas, on Dec. 6, 1911, to Myrtle and Emory Trent. She is survived by one son, Cody Yates and wife Linda Lee of Brownwood, Texas; two daughters, Linda Mitchell and husband Allen of Cuero, Texas; and Sharon Yates Pumphrey of Conroe, Texas. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Robert and Bonnie Thomas, Becky and Joey Janasik, Melva and Kerry Sawyer, Rissa Davilla, Melanie and Russel Regnier, Belinda Gayler, Sondra Walker, Trent and Melissa Yates, Michelle Pumphrey and Ray Soliz, Chip Pumphrey and Cheryl and Ben Rollman; 19 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren. Eunice has many nieces and nephews and other relatives that she loved. Mrs. Yates was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years; and two daughters, Lurlie Lee Thomas and Myrtle Belle Yates. Four brothers and two sisters also preceded Mrs. Yates in death. Eunice was a Baptist by faith. She was an avid bowler for almost thirty years winning numerous pins and trophies. Eunice and S.O. were long-time owners of the Washpot Laundry in Odessa, Texas. The family wants to give special thanks to the ones who gave of themselves during Mrs. Yates illness; Melanie Regnier, Becky Shackelford, Bonnie Thomas, Melva Sawyer, Doris Archer, Linda Mitchell, Dawn and Summer Fuller, Jody Walters, Janice and Odyssey Health Care. Family visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 2003, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home in Odessa. Services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2003, at Hubbard-Kelly Chapel with burial to follow at Ector County Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Monday, March 10, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [031003robert.jpg] Robert Lea Jr. Robert Lea Jr., 84, passed away March 7, 2003, at Parks Methodist Nursing Home in Odessa. He was born May 10, 1918, in Archer City, Texas to Robert and Mary Lea. Robert was Methodist. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Braswell. Robert married Maxine Jones Sept. 3, 1950, in Odessa, Texas, and was a resident of Odessa since 1959. He was a Primary Flight Instructor pilot in World War II. He then attended school at UT of Austin where he received a degree in pharmacology. Robert was employed for 12 years by L&H Drug Co.; he also worked for Nelson Pharmacy and the Pharmacy in Furrs grocery store upon retirement. The family of Robert Lea would like to express many thanks to the staff at Parks Methodist and to the Hospice House for providing the utmost loving care to their loved one. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Lea; his son, Harold Lea; brother, Jimi Steding; and sister, Martha Lea. He is survived by his son, Bobby Lea and wife Debbie of Odessa; brother, George Steding of Jacksonville, Texas; sister, Marie McClendon of Odessa; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Betty Lea of Nash, Texas; grandchildren, Pam McWilliams and husband David, Teresa Wallace and husband Donnie, John Lea, Stephen Lea, Kimberly Hays, Jonie Lea and Jamie Lea; great-grandchildren, Candace Wallace, Randy Wallace, David McWilliams and Amanda Lea; and great-great-grandchild, Genises Wallace. Arrangements 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] Tuesday, March 11, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [031103jack.jpg] Jack P. Chapman ODESSA Jack P. Chapman, 84, of Odessa passed away at home on January 10, 2003. He was born August 29, 1918, in Bronte, Texas, to O. W. and Julia Chapman. He married Pauline Matthews on August 13, 1939, in Denton, Texas. Jack was preceded in death by his older brother, LaMarr Chapman; grandson, Stephen Guy Johns; and his wife of 61 years, Pauline Matthews Chapman. Jack is survived by his daughter, Ann Cookie McGuire; grandson, Phillip Johns; granddaughter, Liz Moore and husband, Jerry; great-grandson, Sean Alexander; and great-granddaughter, Stevie Moore. After serving in the Air Force during World War II, the Jack Chapman family moved to Odessa where he joined his brother at the George Marsh CPA Firm. Later it became Faris, Harris, Chapman & Marsh CPA Firm. Jack had many other business ventures. He served on the board for Libert Mutual Insurance in Boston, Mass. He owned the Doodlebug Ranch south of Penwell, Texas. Jack believed in giving back to the community and he served on the city council, on the boards of the YMCA, Girl Scouts, Red Corss, United Way and many others. He received many awards during his lifetime, but he found joy in the deed, not the praise. Jack was a very loving husband. He was also a wonderfather to his only child, Ann Cookie McGuire who adored him, as did his granddaughter, Liz Moore, and his great-granddaughter, Stevie Moore. There was mutual love between Jack and a little Chihuahua named Consuelo, affectionately referred to as Baby. The devotion of four Angelic caregivers is incredible. They are: Onita Ervin, Amy Rodriguez, Vertis Green and Josie Frausto. These ladies have become extended family to Jack and Cookie and words cant express the gratitude and love felt for them. Jack enjoyed flying, as a pilot and as a passenger, he enjoyed golf, hunting and keeping physically fit. Jack had a positive attitude, never said a bad word about anyone and was a very kindhearted, gentle man. He belonged to the 21st and Eisenhower Church of Christ. He loved his Heavenly Father and has gone to be with Him. He was admired, respected and loved by many. Especially John Warren, a dear and loyal longtime friend. Jack will be greatly missed by all. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Burt Groves officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Gardens. The family will receive visitors from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at #12 San Miguel Square. The family requests memorials be made to the Greater West Texas Alzheimers Association. Services are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Gardens. Sharon Kay (Pittman) Dengler TYLER Sharon Kay (Pittman) Dengler was born July 26, 1956, in Dallas and passed away Thursday, March 6, 2003, at her home in Flint after losing a long, hard battle with cancer. Sharon is survived by her husband of 27 years, Gerard Jerry C. Dengler, age 47, and a son, Jeremy A. Dengler, age 23, both of Flint; her parents, Hubert M. and Virginia A. Pittman of Chandler; a sister, Deborah G. Pittman Gentry and her husband, Joseph H. Gentry and sons, Michael, Joshua, Jacob and Zachary Gentry, all of Chandler; a brother, Curtis R. Pittman and his daughter, Austyne M. Pittman, of Evans, Colo. Other survivors include a large group of much loved aunts, uncles and cousins. Sharon owned and operated an entertainment booking agency for 10 years. After retiring from that business in 1993, she spent time as a homemaker. From 1996 to 1998, she went to work for Thompson Hill and from 1999 to 2002, she worked as accounting manager for Cannon Steel. Sharon spent much of her time at home on Lake Palestine gardening. Sharon was also an avid golfer and was a member of Oakhurst Golf Course. Sharon and her family are members of Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler. Services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8, in the old chapel at Green Acres Baptist Church followed by a gathering at her home on Lake Palestine. At her request, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice House of East Texas or the Tyler Cancer Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Advantage Mortuary Services, Tyler. [031103lea.jpg] Robert Lea Jr. ODESSA Robert Lea Jr., 84, passed away Friday, March 7, 2003 at Parks Methodist Nursing Home in Odessa. He was born on May 10, 1918, in Archer City, Texas, to Robert and Mary Lea. Robert was Methodist. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Robert married Maxine Johns on September 3, 1950, in Odessa, Texas, and was a resident of Odessa since 1959. He was a Primary Flight Instructor pilot in World War II. He then attended school at UT of Austin where he received a degree in pharmacology. Robert was employed for 12 years by L&H Drug Co. He also worked for Nelson Pharmacy and the Pharmacy in Furrs grocery store upon retirement. The family of Robert Lea would like to express many thanks to the staff at Parks Methodist and to the Hospice House for providing the utmost loving care to their loved one. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Lea; and his son, Harold Lea; brother, Jim Steding; and sister, Martha Lea. He is survived by his son, Bobby Lea and wife, Debbie, of Odessa; brother, George Steding of Jacksonville, Texas; sister, Marie Mclendon of Odessa; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Betty Lea of Nash, Texas; grandchildren, Pam McWilliams and husband, David, Theresa Wallace and husband, Donnie, John Lea, Stephen Lea, Kimberly Hays, Jonie Lea and Jamie Lea; great-grandchildren, Candace Wallace, Randy Wallace, David McWilliams and Amanda Lea; and great-great-grandchild, Genises Wallace. Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. [031103betty.jpg] Betty Jean Leverett ODESSA Betty Jean Leverett passed away Saturday, March 8, 2003, at her residence. Betty was born April 16, 1935, in Electra, Texas, to Jody and Zelma Dean. She married Junior Leverett September 24, 1951, in Electra. Betty was a homemaker and a member of the Sherwood Baptist Church. Mrs. Leverett loved to travel, shop, cook, laugh, play card games and setting on the deck drinking coffee in the morning and coke in the afternoon. She was a World Champion Canasta player in three countries and if she got beat she would call you Tacky. She was the best fishing partner and had a great love for all animals and would have one of every kind if she could. Betty is survived by her husband, Junior Leverett of Odessa; daughters, Kathy Kay of Denver, Colo., and Jodie Wright of Odessa; mother, Zelma Dean of Houston, Texas; brothers, Troy Dean and David Dean, both of Bryan, Texas; sisters Glenna Leonard of Tomball, Texas, and Doris Meador of Houston; grandchildren, Cami and Jeremy Kay, Lacy Hudson, Mason, Charles and Kamron Wright; and great grandchildren, David Avery and Ashley Hubbard. Services were held Monday, March 10, 2003 at 3 p.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church with Dr. Mark Riley officiated and interment followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. [031103roberts.jpg] Mike Roberts ODESSA Mike Roberts went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 8, 2003, after a brief battle with cancer. Mike was born on July 20, 1942. He graduated from Ector High School in 1961 and remained a lifelong resident of Odessa. Mike was a loving husband, father, brother and uncle. His family loves him and will miss him terribly. Mike retired from Huntsman in July 2000 after 34 years of service. He enjoyed traveling, poetry, music, gardening, fishing and playing cards. Mike was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Betty, in 1995. He was blessed to find love again and married Mary Spencer in 1997. He is survived by his wife, Mary Roberts of Odessa; son, Michael Roberts II of Grand Prairie; daughter, Angela Roberts of Odessa; stepson, Trey Spencer of Pueblo, Colorado; stepdaughter, Renee Phillips of Odessa; sister, Bette Sikes of Odessa and Penny Wiscombe of El Paso; also eight grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday March 11, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Gale Wilson and Father David Mossbarger officiating. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2003. Pallbearers will be Andy Andrews, Steven Roberts, Johnny Sikes, Steve Wiscombe, Jim Wiscombe, Joel Wiscombe and Honorary Pallbearer is Jim Gable. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice organization of choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Lona Mae White Sapp ODESSA Lona Mae White Sapp went to join her Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 8, 2003, at Seabury Nursing Centery in Odessa. Lona was born on Sept. 7, 1911, in Comanche County, Texas, to Berta Arthur White and James Marion White. She spent her early years in Comanche and moved to Ranger when she was a teen. She worked for Woolworths when she met Audra Dee Jack Sapp. They were married on July 10, 1938, in Eastland, Texas. They lived in Port Arthur and Crane and moved to Odessa in 1945. She was employed in Odessa with Strike It Rich and Simpsons Photo Lab until she retired. She was an excellent seamstress who used to make clothes she saw in stores without a pattern. She was also a good cook who will be remembered for her pies and cakes. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church as long as she was able to go. Her mother, father, two sisters, Lillian Coker of Comanche and Jewel Zeigler of Odessa, two brothers, R. S. White of Ranger and Chester A. White of Odessa, and her husband, Jack Sapp, preceded her in death. Lona is survived by daughters, Pat Mims and husband, Gary, of Fort Worth, Susan Drapeau of Odessa; stepson, James Sapp of Longview; grandchildren, Greg Mims of Las Vegas, Nev., Julie Mims of Fort Worth, Paul Drapeau of Houston, James Sapp of Burleson and Judy Shafer. She had two great-granddaughters, two great-grandsons and one great-great-granddaughter, and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. [031103grover.jpg] Grover C. Cleve Thomas MIDLAND Grover C. Cleve Thomas, age 67, of Midland, passed away at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2003, at Midland Memorial Hospital. He was born September 27, 1935, to Grover and Pauline Thomas in Mineral Wells, Texas. Cleve was a graduate of Mineral Wells High School and Ranger Junior College. Prior to his retirement he had been employed by Cabort Corp. and Huntsman Corp. He was a member of Church of Christ of Lindsey, Okla., and attended Crestview Baptist Church in Midland. An active volunteer, he delivered Meals on Wheels and was associated with Community and Senior Services. Cleves many interests included raising horses, reading, golfing and any kind of sport. He was preceded in death by his brother, Karl Dewain Thomas; his parents; and his grandparents, Karl W. and Ivy White Walker of Mineral Wells, who were the light and direction of his life. Cleve is survived by his wife, Mary Thomas of Midland, TX; daughter, Carrie Ann Lovera of Arlington, TX; sister, Linda Thomas Turner of Midland, TX; son, Eddie Earl Lucas of Midland, TX; son, Randal Clifton Frazier of Colleyville, TX; son, Rory Lynn Frazier of Midland, TX; nine grandchildren, Jason Lovera and Brian Lovera of Arlington, Amanda, Nicholas and Justin Lucas of Midland, Eric Frazier and Taryn Frazier of Colleyville, Christopher Frazier of South Carolina and Dylan Frazier of Midland; granddaughter, Caitlyn Marie Frazier, whos arrival is expected in April. The family will receive friends at the Thomas residence Tuesday March 11, 2003, between the hours of 2 and 5 p.m. Graveside services have been scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday March 12, 2003, at Resthaven Memorial Park-North with Reverend William Clardy officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Roger M. Turner, Robert C. Turner, Charles Whittle, J.B. Whittle, Larry Holmes and Marvin Turner. Memorials may be directed to Meals on Wheels, 3301 Sinclair, Midland, Texas 79707. [031103howard.jpg] Howard PaPa Wenger ODESSA Howard PaPa Wenger passed from mortal sickness into eternal life Saturday, March 8, 2003, while in the presence of his family. Born on January 21, 1941, in Goshen, Indiana, to Ezra and Ella Wenger, Howard led a life full of fun and peace. He and his wife, Pat, would have celebrated forty years of marriage next year. However, they would have only had ten anniversaries since they were wed on Leap Day, 1964. Howard was not only a father to his five children, but also their little league coach and friend. To his eight grandchildren, Howard was very loving, but most of all silly. Howard served in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1968 as a firefighter. He was stationed in Germany, Texas, Alaska and Virginia where he was a part of the NASA space program. Upon leaving the Air Force, Howard moved to Odessa and worked from 1968 to 1992 as a mail carrier. During his time in Odessa, Howard served diligently in local Baptist churches. He was a member of Sherwood Baptist Church. He will always be remembered for his light-hearted nature, fun-loving spirit and dedicated friendship. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ezra and Ella Wenger; brothers, Robert and Dick Wenger; and sisters, Helen Grimes, Jean Ralston and Martha Young. He is survived by his two brothers, Bud Wenger of Lansing, Kansas, and Jake Wenger of Goshen, Indiana; wife, Pat Wenger of Odessa; sons, Ron Wenger of Dallas, Bill Wenger and his wife, Julie, of Denton, Jim Wenger and his wife, Kelly, of Odessa, and Jesse Wenger and his wife, Jennifer, of Aubrey; daughter, Beth Brown of Augusta, Ga.; eight grandchildren, Kelby Wenger, Lacy Wenger, Kendra Wenger, Hannah Wenger, Tytus Wenger, Alea Brown, Carson Wenger and Patrick Wenger. The family will receive visitors at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Tuesday night from 6 to 8 p.m. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, at Sherwood Baptist Church with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials can be made to the Sherwood Baptist Youth Building Fund. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. [031103doyle.jpg] Doyle R. Poppy Whittemore ODESSA Doyle R. Poppy Whittemore passed away Sunday, March 9, 2003, at his residence. Doyle was born May 12, 1929, in Rule, Texas, to C.W. and Sallie Whittemore. He married Marianna Johnston on June 21, 1949, in Odessa, Texas. Doyle was a Service Station Owner and a Church of Christ member. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Thomas; parents-in-law, Fred and Hettie Goodman; and brother-in-law, Fred C. Goodman. Doyle is survived by his wife, Marianna Whittemore; sons, Michael Whittemore and wife, Debby, Billy Whittemore and his wife, Jeannie, all of Goldsmith, Texas; daughter Janet Holley of Odessa, Texas; one grandson, Luke, and three granddaughters, Dawn Kirby and her husband, Jamie, Laura Tomlinson and husband, Scott, and Megan Whittemore; three great-grandchildren, Tristan, Aishlynn and Shelby Kirby; brother, C.W. Whittemore Jr. and wife, Jane, of Stamford, Texas; sisters-in-law, Marsha Whittemore and Frankie Goodman; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2003 at 2 p.m. at Sunset Heights Baptist Church with Jess Little officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Wednesday, March 12, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [031203ruby.jpg] Ruby Reville ODESSA Ruby Reville, 85, of Odessa passed away Sunday, March 9, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. Ruby was born to Charles Durrin and Ruby Freeman in Kerrville, Texas, on February 20, 1918. She lived a long and varied life including many careers. She was a journalist for the Monahans newspaper in the 1940s and a proofreader for the Odessa American in the 1960s. She retired from Crescent Baptist Church as a church nursery worker in 2002. She is survived by her daughters, Suzan Reville of Austin and Linda Edmiston of Odessa; son, Frank Reville of Odessa; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. We know she is now in a much better place. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Mat Rees officiating. Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home. [031203alicia.jpg] Alicia Gutierrez Rodriguez ODESSA Alicia Gutierrez Rodriguez, 71, of Odessa passed away Monday, March 10, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. She was born October 4, 1931, in Fort Stockton to Felix and Margaret Rodriguez. Alicia was Catholic. She was married to Ruben Rodriguez Feb. 24, 195, in Fort Stockton. They resided in Columbus, Ga., for many years and retired in Odessa. Alicia was preceded in death by her parents. Granny Alice was a homemaker. She was everyones Granny, whomever met her, she adopted. She loved her children and grandchildren. She took great pride in being a mother and grandmother. She was a great confidant. Everyone could talk to Granny about anything. She loved to dance and had a great sense of humor. She was young at heart. She loved knowing everything that was going on with the young people, she could relate to people of all ages. She was a kind, sympathetic woman that was very dependable. We will miss her greatly, but we have comfort that she is running and dancing through flower covered fields. She is with her parents that she dearly loved. Granny also loved God; John 11:25-26 says He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life and everyone that is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. So we are excited that we will see her again. She is survived by her husband, Ruben Rodriguez of Odessa; sons, Richard R. Rodriguez of San Antonio, Robert David Rodriguez and wife, Veronica, of Odessa, and Pilar Sarabia of Colorado; daughters, Margaret Mabry and husband, Al, of St. Simons Island, Ga., Mary Sarabia of Athens, Ga., Monika Duran and husband, Frank, of Odessa and Michelle J. Rodriguez of Odessa; brothers, David Rodriguez and wife, Nancy, of San Antonio, Abelardo Rodriguez and wife, Terry, of El Paso, Armando Rodriguez and wife, Delma, of Fort Stockton; 11 grandchildren, Kim Sarabia, Alan Mabry, Charlie Mabry, Amber Duran, Zachary Duran, Robert Anthony Rodriguez, Stephanie Rodriguez, Justin and Jared Sarabia, Madeline Rodriguez and Richard Rodriguez; her dog, a sheltie named Sam; and a bischon named Princess, whom she loved dearly. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2003, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Stockton with Father David Herrera officiating. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. [031203lona.jpg] Lona Mae White Sapp ODESSA Lona Mae White Sapp went to join her Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 8, 2003, at Seabury Nursing Center in Odessa. Lona was born on Sept. 7, 1911, in Comanche County, Texas, to Berta Arthur White and James Marion White. She spent her early years in Comanche and moved to Ranger when she was a teen. She worked for Woolworths when she met Audra Dee Jack Sapp. They were married on July 10, 1938, in Eastland, Texas. They lived in Port Arthur and Crane and moved to Odessa in 1945. She was employed in Odessa with Strike It Rich and Simpsons Photo Lab until she retired. She was an excellent seamstress who used to make clothes she saw in stores without a pattern. She was also a good cook who will be remembered for her pies and cakes. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church as long as she was able to go. Her mother, father, two sisters, Lillian Coker of Comanche and Jewel Zeigler of Odessa, two brothers, R. S. White of Ranger and Chester A. White of Odessa, and her husband, Jack Sapp, preceded her in death. Lona is survived by daughters, Pat Mims and husband, Gary, of Fort Worth, Susan Drapeau of Odessa; stepson, James Sapp of Longview; brother, James M. White of Odessa; grandchildren, Greg Mims of Las Vegas, Nev., Julie Mims of Fort Worth, Paul Drapeau of Houston, James Sapp of Burleson and Judy Shafer. She had two great-granddaughters, two great-grandsons and one great-great-granddaughter, and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. [031203jack.jpg] Jack P. Chapman ODESSA Jack P. Chapman, 84, of Odessa, passed away at home March 10, 2003. He was born August 29, 1918, in Bronte, Texas, to O.W. and Julia Chapman. He married Pauline Mathews on August 13, 1939 in Denton, Texas. Jack was preceded in death by his older brother, LaMarr Chapman; grandson, Stephen Guy Johns; and his wife of 61 years, Pauline Mathews Chapman. Jack is survived by his daughter, Ann Cookie McGuire; grandson, Phillip Johns; granddaughter, Liz Moore and husband, Jerry; great-grandson, Sean Alexander; and great-granddaughter, Stevie Moore. After serving in the Air Force during World War II, the Jack Chapman family moved to Odessa where he joined his brother with the George Marsh CPA Firm. Later it became Faris, Harris, Chapman & Marsh CPA Firm. Jack had many other business ventures. He served on the board for Liberty Mutual Insurance in Boston, Mass. He owned the Doodlebug Ranch south of Penwell, Texas. Jack believed in giving back to the community and he served on the city council, on the boards of the YMCA, Girl Scouts, Red Cross, United Way and many others. He received many awards during his lifetime but he found joy in the deed, not the praise. Jack was a very loving husband. He was also a wonderful father to his only child, Ann Cookie McGuire, who adored him, as did his granddaughter, Liz Moore and his great-granddaughter, Stevie Moore. There was mutual love between Jack and a little Chihuahua named Consuelo, affectionately referred to as Baby. The devotion of four Angelic caregivers is incredible. They are: Onita Ervin, Amy Rodriquez, Vertis Green, and Josie Frausto. These ladies have become extended family to Jack and Cookie and words cannot express the gratitude and love felt for them. Jack enjoyed flying, as a pilot and as a passenger. He enjoyed golf, hunting and keeping physically fit. Jack had a positive attitude, never said a bad word about anyone, and was a very kind hearted, gentle man. He belonged to the 21st and Eisenhower Church of Christ. He loved his Heavenly Father and has gone to be with Him. He was admired, respected and loved by many, especially John Warren, a dear and loyal, longtime friend. Jack will be greatly missed by all. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Chapel with Burt Groves officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive visitors from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at #12 San Miguel Square. The family request memorials be made to the Greater West Texas Alzheimers Association. Services are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Sharon Kay Dengler TYLER Sharon Kay (Pittman) Dengler was born July 26, 1956, in Dallas and passed away Thursday, March 6, 2003, at her home in Flint after losing a long, hard battle with cancer. Sharon is survived by her husband of 27 years, Gerard Jerry C. Dengler, age 47, and a son, Jeremy A. Dengler, age 23, both of Flint; her parents, Hubert M. and Virginia A. Pittman of Chandler; a sister, Deborah G. Pittman Gentry and her husband, Joseph H. Gentry and sons, Michael, Joshua, Jacob and Zachary Gentry, all of Chandler; a brother, Curtis R. Pittman and his daughter, Austyne M. Pittman, of Evans, Colo. Other survivors include a large group of much loved aunts, uncles and cousins. Sharon owned and operated an entertainment booking agency for 10 years. After retiring from that business in 1993, she spent time as a homemaker. From 1996 to 1998, she went to work for Thompson Hill and from 1999 to 2002, she worked as accounting manager for Cannon Steel. Sharon spent much of her time at home on Lake Palestine gardening. Sharon was also an avid golfer and was a member of Oakhurst Golf Course. Sharon and her family are members of Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler. Services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8, in the old chapel at Green Acres Baptist Church followed by a gathering at her home on Lake Palestine. At her request, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice House of East Texas or the Tyler Cancer Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Advantage Mortuary Services, Tyler. [031203doyle.jpg] Doyle Poppy Whittemore ODESSA Doyle R. Poppy Whittemore passed away Sunday, March 9, 2003, at his residence. Doyle was born May 12, 1929, in Rule, TX, to C. W. and Sallie Whittemore. He married Marianna Goodman on June 21, 1949, in Odessa. Doyle was a service station owner and a Church of Christ member. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Thomas; parents-in-law, Fred and Hettie Goodman; and brother-in-law, Fred C. Goodman. Doyle is survived by his wife, Marianna Whittemore; sons, Micheal Whittemore and wife, Debby, Billy Whittemore and his wife, Jeannie, all of Goldsmith, TX; daughter, Janet Holley of Odessa; one grandson, Luke, and three granddaughters, Dawn Kirby and her husband, Jamie, Laura Tomlinson and husband, Scott, and Megan Whittemore; three great-grandchildren, Tristan, Aishlynn and Shelby Kirby; brother, C.W. Whittemore Jr. and wife, Jane, of Stamford, TX; sisters-in-law, Marsha Whittemore and Frankie Goodman and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at 2 p.m. at Sunset Heights Baptist Church with Jess Little officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. [031203june.jpg] June Marie Naylor ODESSA June Marie Naylor, 69, a long-time resident of Odessa, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2003. She was born May 28, 1933, in Meadow, Texas, to Homer and Lucille Franklin. June was a member of Odessa Art Association, President and member of the Garden Club, member of the League of Women Voters, helped Don Naylor with founding Planned Parenthood of Odessa, member of the Geneology and taught a course on geneology at Odessa College. She was a founding member of the Unitarian Church of Odessa. She loved people, nature, history, Texas, geneology, preservation, prevention of environmental pollution, children, animals, plants and working outdoors. She loved being involved in arts and crafts of all types. She loved to dance and in the last few years found great joy in dancing with her husband to the sounds of their favorite country and western songs. She loved her world and its environment and concerned herself with the whole web of life and its preservation. She loved plants and animals, in short, all living things. She loved the outdoors. She loved to ski with her family and scuba dive, always with family and friends. She never met a stranger. Everyone was a potential friend to be liked and understood. She loved all of nature and never flagged in wanting to protect nature from pollution. Her enthusiams were boundless, everything she touched came into the warmth and protection of her love, most of all her children. Her love of children knew no bounds, not just her own, but all children everywhere. She wanted all children to be wanted, loved and cared for. She had the rare gift of relating immediately to all children. Serving as a school teacher and Sunday school teacher delighted her. All of her life she was gifted with a mind attuned to the joys and viewpoint of children. She will be sorely missed by all of the people, places and organizations she touched. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. W. Leslie Pugh officiating. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Don Naylor, M.D. of Odessa; sons, James H. Naylor of Odessa and Dr. Mark Naylor, M.D. of Edmond, Okla.; daughters, Dr. Brett Klonenberger, M.D. of Butte, Mont., Valerie Riefenstahl of Grapevine, Texas; brother, Homer Franklin Jr. of Houston; and seven grandchildren. Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Thursday, March 13, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ H.E. Davis ODESSA H.E. Davis, of Odessa, passed away March 1, 2003. Ed was born to Linnie and Harold Davis in Tulsa, Okla., on October 5, 1931. After graduating high school in 1949, Ed migrated to the oilfields of west Texas. He began his career in the oil industry as a poor-boy rig mechanic and ended by leaving his family and employees strong work ethics. As a no-nonsense employer, he always believed in work first and foremost. Ed married his wife, Johnnye, in 1960. Between the two of them they were blessed with eight children, 12 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Ed especially enjoyed being surrounded by the little ones in the later years of his life. Mr. Davis was recognized and respected by countless business associates, employees and friends. Ed experienced various health problems in the last 10 years of his life including a heart transplant and a kidney transplant. Yet, he stayed behind his desk as often as possible and loved every minute of it. His greatest desire was to pass his strong work ethics on to his family and was proud to see his efforts grow through his children and grandchildren. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his mother and father and two sons, Ray and Paul Davis. His survivors include his wife, Johnnye Davis; two sons, Don and Eddie Davis; four daughters, MiMi Watson, Dianna Fuller, Bobbie Vaughn and Cindy Wilson; two sisters, Mary Stewart of Skytook, Okla., and Donna Lou Randall of Tulsa, Okla.; an uncle, Ben Upton of Tulsa, Okla.; and many nieces and nephews also survive him. Services were held March 3 in Sweetwater, Texas, at McCoys Funeral Home. Mr. Davis was then laid to rest at the Davis Family Cemetery, located on his ranch south of Sweetwater, a place he truly considered home. Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels. [031303clark.jpg] Louis James Clark ODESSA Louis James Clark, 65, of Odessa passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at Permian General Hospital in Andrews, Texas. He was born in Dallas on February 6, 1938, to Henry Clark and Flossie Copeland. He attended public school in Ballinger. He had been a resident of Odessa for over 40 years. He had been employed by TMBR/Sharp for over 16 years as a tire repairman and mechanic. He was a member of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Gracie Quarles; and granddaughter, Raquel Nichols. He is survived by his loving wife, Inez Clark of Odessa; sons, Louis James Nichols of Odessa, Alfred Lynn Clark of Phoenix, Ariz., and Darrell Nichols of Dallas; step-son, Burl Bonner of Odessa; daughters, Darlene and husband, Darrell Jones, of Teague, Lisa Clark of North Las Vegas, Nev., Lavora and husband, Rick Dash, of Maryland, Eleanor Renee Thompson of Dallas, Kimberly Clark of Valdosta, Ga., Constance Robinson of Greenville, Alicia and husband, Harrison Brisby, of Tyler, and Patricia and husband, Carl Hervey of Austin; sisters, Johnnie Mae Organ of Ballinger, Faye Moore of Austin, Virginia Davis of Woodland Hills, Calif., Helen Edwards of Moreno Valley, Calif., and Dorothy and husband, Jimmie Williams, of California; 26 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2003, and Friday, March 14, 2003, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 15, 2003, at Chapa Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church with the Rev. Leonard Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Services entrusted to Chapa Funeral Home, Odessa. [031303thomas.jpg] Joshua Thomas ODESSA Joshua James Thomas, infant son of Donald Ray Thomas and Kimberly Sue Davis of Odessa, passed away Monday, March 10, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Frank W. Wilson Funeral Chapel with Dr. Dewey Blevins officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services are entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Survivors include his parents; four brothers; one sister; and grandparents, Richard and Dollene Buckley of Peoria, Ill. [031303alicia.jpg] Alicia Gutierrez Rodriguez ODESSA Alicia Gutierrez Rodriguez, 71, of Odessa passed away Monday, March 10, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. She was born October 4, 1931, in Fort Stockton to Felix and Margaret Rodriguez. Alicia was Catholic. She was married to Ruben Rodriguez Feb. 24, 195, in Fort Stockton. They resided in Columbus, Ga., for many years and retired in Odessa. Alicia was preceded in death by her parents. Granny Alice was a homemaker. She was everyones Granny, whomever met her, she adopted. She loved her children and grandchildren. She took great pride in being a mother and grandmother. She was a great confidant. Everyone could talk to Granny about anything. She loved to dance and had a great sense of humor. She was young at heart. She loved knowing everything that was going on with the young people, she could relate to people of all ages. She was a kind, sympathetic woman that was very dependable. We will miss her greatly, but we have comfort that she is running and dancing through flower covered fields. She is with her parents that she dearly loved. Granny also loved God; John 11:25-26 says He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life and everyone that is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. So we are excited that we will see her again. She is survived by her husband, Ruben Rodriguez of Odessa; sons, Richard R. Rodriguez of San Antonio, Robert David Rodriguez and wife, Veronica, of Odessa, and Pilar Sarabia of Colorado; daughters, Margaret Mabry and husband, Al, of St. Simons Island, Ga., Mary Sarabia of Athens, Ga., Monika Duran and husband, Frank, of Odessa and Michelle J. Rodriguez of Odessa; brothers, David Rodriguez and wife, Nancy, of San Antonio, Abelardo Rodriguez and wife, Terry, of El Paso, Armando Rodriguez and wife, Delma, of Fort Stockton; 11 grandchildren, Kim Sarabia, Alan Mabry, Charlie Mabry, Amber Duran, Zachary Duran, Robert Anthony Rodriguez, Stephanie Rodriguez, Justin and Jared Sarabia, Madeline Rodriguez and Richard Rodriguez; her dogs, a sheltie named Sam; and a bischon named Princess, whom she loved dearly. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2003, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Stockton with Father David Herrera officiating. 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] Friday, March 14, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [031403long.jpg] Audie Long BEE BAYOU, La. Services for Audie Mae Tarver Wilkerson Long, 77, of Arnaudville, La., will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2003, at Full Gospel Fellowship Church in Bee Bayou, La., with the Rev. Terry Temple officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery in Holly Ridge, La. Services are under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home. Mrs. Long passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at her residence in Arnaudville. She was a member of Parkview Church of Christ in Odessa. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Milton Wilkerson and Aubrey Long; and children, Dewayne Long and Russell Lynn Wilkerson. Mrs. Long is survived by eight children, Elaine Wilkerson Imler of Scott, La., Milton Bo Wilkerson of Arnaudville, La., Jerry Wilkerson of Carthage, Pat Wilkerson of Scott, La., Buck Wilkerson of Lafayette, La., Mike Wilkerson of Odessa, Gerald Long of Bryan and Derrald Long of Scott, La.; three sisters, Sis Long of Sulphur Springs, Shirley Tarver of Doyline, La., and Nora Jackson of Gibsland, La.; two brothers, Huey Tarver of Rayville, La., and Mac Tarver of Rayville, La.; 31 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will begin at 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2003, at the Full Gospel Fellowship Church. Sons will serve as pallbearers. [031403maria.jpg] Maria A. Gonzalez ODESSA Maria A. Gonzalez, our loving Nana, departed this world to reign eternally with our Heavenly Father and her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, March 12, 2003. Born in Ozona, Texas, on March 28, 1920, she made Odessa her home for the past 51 years. To celebrate her long and faithful life, a memorial service led by Rev. Robert Martinez of Lubbock, will be held at Frank Wilson Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, March 15, 2003, at 1:30 p.m. Mother is survived by her loving children: Louis Garcia and wife Brijida of Odessa; Silvestre Garcia, Jr. and wife Hortencia of Odessa; Minerva Jones of Odessa; and Rebecca Peña Hines and husband, Marvin, of Houston. Nanas grandchildren include Diana Maria Garcia, Amanda Duarte, Stephen Garcia, Clarissa Hines, Victor Garcia, Nathan Hines, Joe Hinojos, Rebecca Hinojos, Michael Hinojos, Joe Louis Garcia (deceased); also, eleven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by three of her 10 siblings: Ester Valdez, 91, and Beatriz Garza, 85, both of Odessa, and Carmen Trujillo, 81, of Midwest City, Oklahoma. Nana will live in the hearts of all who knew her and experienced the care and love that turned a tiny, little house into a big home. The family expresses a heartfelt thanks to all who loved and cared for Nana during her illness and requests that, in place of flowers, gifts be made to Odyssey Health Care of Odessa. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Saturday, March 15, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [031503lucilletemp.jpg] Lucille Templeton ODESSA Long time Odessa resident, Era Lucille Anderson Templeton died Wednesday, March 12, 2003, in Sugar Land after losing a battle to cancer. The daughter of Odessa pioneers, Guy Rush Anderson Sr. and Ruth Amanda Ray Anderson, she was born on the Parks Ranch in Midland County on December 21, 1922. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Following the graveside services, a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Odessa. She graduated from Odessa High School in 1940. She graduated from Christian College in Columbia, Mo., in 1942 where she was an English-saddle equestrian champion. Afterward she attended the University of Texas at Austin. During World War II, she worked at the Midland Air Field as a civil servant typing top secret deployment orders. She married Charles A Templeton in 1951. They founded Charles A. Templeton Machine that same year. She was an avid bridge player. She was a founding patron of the Globe of the Great Southwest. She was a Methodist and a member of the Wesley Class and of the Eastern Star. Known for her serving spirit and hospitality, she cared for others in need and her home was always open to friends and family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles A Templeton; and a brother, Guy R. Anderson Jr. She is survived by her sons, Richard Rush Knight of Missouri City, Ronald Gary Knight and Charles Arthur Templeton II, both of Mansfield; and five grandchildren. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. [031503thomas.jpg] Joshua Thomas ODESSA Joshua James Thomas, infant son of Donald Ray Thomas and Kimberly Sue Davis of Odessa, passed away Monday, March 10, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Frank W. Wilson Funeral Chapel with Dr. Dewey Blevins officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services are entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Joshua was preceded in death by his grandparents, Donna and Darrell Thomas. Survivors include his parents; four brothers, Jacob Roberson of Odessa, Austin Thomas of Nowata, Okla., Daniel Moore of Demming, N.M., and Brent Davis of Mississippi; one sister, Makala Roberson of Odessa; and grandparents, Richard and Dollene Buckley of Peoria, Ill. Welcome My Child. God smiled slowly and said, Ive waited near nine months, for you here in heaven. The Child turned, looked back toward earth and cried. They dont understand why Ive left them today! Lord, look, look see how they grieve my parents, my family, the nurse and RTs. Please let me go back just for today to explain to them why Ive come here to stay. Let me show them how perfect my body is now, how strong my small arms are, how smooth my small brow. Ill show them how deeply and easily I breathe. Ill smile and wave Bye-Bye and roll over with ease. Please, please let me help them see how happy I am. Lord, I know I can make them see and understand. The Lord looked gently at the small pleading Child. My son, do not worry. Its part of my plan. It takes time for these people to comprehend and understand. They will heal and they will grow from the lessons youve taught. They will laugh and be joyful more often than not. The Lord cradled the Child in his strong arms. Well wait for them here away from all harm. Well laugh and well play and theyll meet us here, over Jordan someday. Then all will be explained and all understood and then they will know it was all for the good. The Lord and the Child walked slowly away and down here on Earth and the people that stayed shook their heads sadly, peered Heavenward and cried. MaybeSomeday [031503paul.jpg] Paul Irvin Canon ODESSA Paul Irvin Canon, 82, of Odessa passed away Thursday, March 13, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. He was born October 11, 1920, in Sayre, Okla. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He had worked for Cactus & Roderick Drilling Companies. He moved to Odessa in 1975 from Levelland. He was preceded in death by his parents, W. T. and Annie Canon; four brothers; and one sister. He is survived by sons, Teddy Canon and Timmy Canon and wife, Rhonda; daughter, Becky Henson and husband, Larry, all of Odessa; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 17, 2003, at Rose Hill Cemetery. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster.