Ector Co. TX - Obits from the Odessa American Online, Aug 16-31 2003 Thanks to the Odessa American Online, http://www.oaoa.com/ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ------------------------------------------------ [010102obitbner.gif] Saturday, August 16, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ Howard L. Dee Boyd WALL Mr. Howard L. Dee Boyd, 78, of Oak Creek Lake died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003, at his residence. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Wall Brethren Church in Wall, Texas, with Rev. Tommy Tallas officiating under the direction of Kiker-Seale Funeral Home. Mr. Boyd was born to James and Maggie Hammans Boyd on Feb. 21, 1925, in Mitchell County. He married Minnie Strain on Sept. 16, 1951, in Colorado City, she preceded him in death. He was a member of the Wall Brethren Church, a veteran of the U.S. Navy and loved to fish. He is survived by two daughters, Janice Goff of Austin and Barbara Robinson of Round Rock; four grandchildren, Jarrod Goff of Carrollton, Luke and wife, Mandy Robinson, of Leander, Zeb Robinson and Mindee Robinson, both of Round Rock; and one sister, Macelene Cox of Colorado City. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and two brothers, Melvin Boyd and Rayford Boyd. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening. [081303anthony.jpg] Anthony C. Hall ODESSA Anthony C. Hall, 25, of Odessa passed away Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003, at his home. He was born Aug. 20, 1977, in Bakersfield, Calif. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a Catholic. He is survived by his parents, Harold and Marie Hall of Odessa; brother, Christopher Hall and wife, Kriss Ann, of Welborn, Fla.; and one niece, Katie Marie. A Rosary will be said at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home and a Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2003, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Frank Chavez officiating. The family suggests memorials may be made to the Centers for Children and Families, 1004 N. Big Spring, Suite 325, Midland, TX 79701. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. [081603lona.jpg] Lona Taylor McCAMEY Heaven received a most precious angel Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003. Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and glorious friend was called Home by her Lord and Savior. Lona Taylor was born March 23, 1917, in Stanton to Bessie Elizabeth Land. She married Floyd Denton Taylor on March 23, 1934, in Lorain, Texas. She moved to McCamey, Texas, in 1943, where she raised her two sons, Billy Joe Taylor and Jimmy Don Taylor, and saw her grandchildren have children of their own and buried her husband of 57 years. Mrs. Taylor Weady worked in the concessions of the local theaters where she was well known for her generosity. She surrendered her life to the Lord and devoted her time, money and energy to serving others in need. Weady as family and friends would call her, never met a stranger. No one went away untouched by her love. She was never too busy to help others in need and though she may not have had much as she used to put it you were always welcome to whatever she had. We know beyond a shadow of a doubt that Weady was called Home to hear her fathers voice saying Welcome home my good and faithful servant. Youll always be in our hearts. Love always, Family and friends. [081603gladys.jpg] Gladys Atkinson Suggs ODESSA Gladys Suggs, devoted daughter and sister, faithful wife, loving mother and grandmother and loyal friend, passed away on August 12, 2003, at Regency Hospital. She died from complications associated with the injuries she received in a vehicle accident that took the life of her husband, Joe M. Suggs, on June 3, 2003. Gladys Powell Atkinson Suggs was born on September 5, 1925, in Camden, New Jersey, to William Thomas Atkinson and Margaret Moore Atkinson. The summer after she graduated from high school, Gladys went to California to be a companion to an aunt whose husband was reported missing in action in WWII. While working in a soda shop in Los Angeles, Calif., Gladys met her future husband of 58 years, Joe Suggs. Family stories hint that their first meeting occurred when Gladys intervened and vouched for an unknown, yet obviously inebriated, sailor who was just about to get arrested by the Shore Patrol. After the war, Gladys moved to her husbands home state, Texas. At first, she disliked a few things about Texas especially being teased about her New Jersey accent, the sand storms and the fact that the Pacific Ocean was 1,200 miles away. Although she continued to dream about the California coast, Gladys grew to love Texas and acquired a drawl that was equal to that of many native Texans. Gladys, her husband, Joe, and baby daughter, Victoria Jane who was born on VJ Day, set up their first home in Wichita Falls, Texas, where Joe was using WWII G.l. benefits to be trained as a dental technician and serving in the National Guard. In 1946, Gladys mother, dad, sisters and brother stopped in Wichita Falls as they were relocating to California. When they learned that Gladys was pregnant with her second child and that it was due only 15 months after the first child was born, they gave up their California opportunity in order to stay and provide support to Gladys and her growing family. After his training was completed, Joe Suggs got a job as a dental technician at the Crane Dental Laboratory in Big Spring, Texas. Due to the housing shortage after WWII, Gladys was faced with the task of caring for her family in an apartment building where several families shared one bathroom. She tackled that challenge as she did many future challenges in her life. She created and managed a schedule for all the families and established procedures for use that eliminated conflict. In 1950, Gladys, her husband and two daughters moved to Odessa where their third child, Joe M. Suggs Jr., was born and where they eventually established Suggs Dental Laboratory. Gladys loved being a wife and mother. She devoted her time and talents to parenting her three children, creating a secure and loving home, and providing strength, compassion, empathy and support to others as they faced difficult periods in their lives. She was a private person who did not need a large circle of friends, but she dearly loved the ones she did call friend. Gladys had a practical nature with a strong work ethic and sense of duty, but she could also be fun-loving and sassy. Along with their husbands, Gladys and her best friend, Mary Taylor, created a family get-a-way on Lake Sweetwater that became a secure, loving, fun part of many lives. This was especially true for her two grandsons who, when going through a difficult period in their young childhood, benefited greatly from the stability, love and fun provided by their grandmom and pop. While it is often easier to describe the life of individuals who have achieved success in their professional, social or volunteer activities, it is more difficult to describe the unique significance of a life that is primarily associated with such common words as wife, mother, grandmother and friend. To put it simply and accurately, Gladys Suggs spent her life, love, talents and energy on the important things the things that endure, the things that really matter. She was a woman who loved intensely and was truly the heart and soul of her family. The world is a better place because she was here and we all are better people because we knew her. Gladys Suggs, indeed, was as a rich and successful woman. Gladys Suggs is survived by her sister, Marjorie Lee of Wichita Falls, Texas; her brother, William Atkinson and his wife, Judy, of Marietta, Georgia; her daughters, Victoria Jane Suggs, of Tustin, Calif., and Eileen Suggs Cook of San Antonio, Texas; her son, Joe M. Suggs, Jr. of Tustin, Calif.; her grandsons, Brian Cook and his wife, Denver, of San Antonio, Texas, Brent Cook and his wife, Rachel, of San Diego, Calif., and John Seitz Jr. of Plano, Texas. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews as well as long-time friends, Mary and Charlie Taylor of Odessa, Texas, and Bobbye Goodson, also of Odessa, Texas. Her husband, Joe M. Suggs; her mother, Margaret Johnson Moore Atkinson; her father, William Thomas Atkinson; and her sister, Jane Atkinson Sells, preceded Gladys in death. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to the Westside Baptist Church, care of Marjorie Lee, 1914 Buchanan, Wichita Falls, Texas, 76309. Memorial services are scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2003, at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Home, 4635 Oakwood Drive in Odessa, Texas, 79761. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Sunday, August 17, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [081703ann.jpg] Malerie Ann Carnes ODESSA On Aug. 14, 2003, Malerie Ann Carnes, 13, went home to be with the Lord. Malerie, the beloved daughter of Brent and Cindy Fields and Rance Carnes; and precious sister to Nakeesha and Rusty, passed away after a difficult battle with leukemia. Malerie fought with the courage of a lion and the peace of a dove. The struggle was at ease thanks to the superb nurses at Cooks Childrens Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, and Maleries strong will and positive attitude. Malerie was born June 15, 1990, in Odessa, Texas. She attended Bonham Junior High and was second-chair flute in the Bonham Junior High band. Malerie had many friends who will remember her for her kind and sweet spirit. Malerie is survived by her parents, Brent and Cindy Fields and Rance Carnes, all of Odessa; sister, Nakeesha Franco of Colorado Springs, Colo.; brother, Rusty Carnes of Odessa; stepbrother and wife Chuck and Heather Fields of Hobbs, N.M.; grandmother, Barbara Conner of Odessa; grandmother, Jimmy Carnes of Arlington; stepgrandmother, Helen Oren of Odessa; stepgrandma and grandpa, Pete and Darlene Fields of Bangs; and great-grandmother, Evelyn Hill of Odessa; and numerous aunts and uncles, Tim and Karen White of Odessa, Jimmy and Nancy Looney of Odessa, Ronny Looney of Kingwood, Roy and Connie Bingham of Arlington, Tommy and Sharon Massey of Lubbock, Dean and Gay Fields of Odessa, Guy Fields of Odessa, Kelly Fields of Houston and Max and Patty Harris of Cibolo. Malerie will also be missed by many cousins and friends who loved her dearly. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003, at Immanuel Baptist Church. Graveside services will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim White Sr., Chris Looney, Tim White Jr., Jimmy Looney, Dean Fields and Guy Fields. Pallbearers will be Steve Compton, Kelly Higginbotham, Cris Morris, Buzz Baker, Randy Echols, Morgan Anderson and Larry Wadsick. Malerie has gone to a place of ultimate healing, where there is pure love and no pain. Praise the Lord, a child has come home. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be sent to Malerie Carnes Leukemia Fund at American State Bank, Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. [081703larry.jpg] Larry Edwin Mannix HOUSTON Larry Edwin Mannix died peacefully Friday, Aug. 15, 2003, in Houston, Texas, after a long hard battle with cancer. He was born July 25, 1941, in Montalba, Texas, to L.E. and Ruby Fay Mannix. Preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jimmy Mannix, he leaves a loving family who adored him to cherish his memories: his wife, Cynthia Ann Mannix of Humble, Texas; sons, Lee Morgan Mannix and wife Christina of Austin, Texas, Kevin William Mannix and wife Erin of Odessa, Texas; grandchildren, Harleigh, McLane, Brannan and Jade Anderson; sister, Carol Harris of New Summerfield, Texas; stepchildren, Douglas Burgess, Trey Mannix and Brandy Mannix, and other relatives and friends. Mr. Mannix had worked in the Oil and Pipeline Industry since 1965, where he also leaves behind an extended family of colleagues and dear friends. Larry had a beautiful smile; he loved life, and was known to tell a joke or two. Visitation is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug. 18. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2003, in the Chapel of Kingwood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Mr. Mannix to: University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Melanoma Center, Tel: (800) 392-6161; Houston Hospice, Tel: (713) 467-9600; or Coastal Conservation Association, Tel: (713) 626-4222. For more tributes to Larry, log onto www.mem.com. A special thanks to Drs. Nicholas Papadapoulos and Susan Krauter and their wonderful staff for their care and support, and to dear family and friends for their loving concern and prayers during Larrys illness. [081803roy.jpg] Roy Mac McCaslin Jr. ODESSA Roy Mac McCaslin Jr., 78, of Bainbridge Drive, Odessa, Texas, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. He was the retired president of Meither Machine. He was born Dec. 28, 1924, in Rochelle, Ill., and graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1942. During World War II, Mr. McCaslin served in the U.S. Navy in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters and was plank owner of the aircraft carrier USS Hancock. After the war, he graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, Ill. with a BBA. On Sept. 12, 1947, he married Ramona Bogue, who was the love of his life since elementary school. Mr. McCaslin was an executive with Borg Warren Corp. in Rockford, Ill., for more than 20 years. In 1976, he moved to Odessa, Texas, to become president of Meither Machine. He was an avid golfer, who in June 2003 shot a life best game of 75 and had a handicap of nine. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Ramona Bogue McCaslin of Odessa; his sons, Scott McCaslin and wife Patricia of Dallas and Jeff E. McCaslin of Midland; grandchildren, Katy McKeon, Kelly Ann McCaslin, Victoria McCaslin and Matthew McCaslin; a great-grandson, Journey Scott McCaslin; brother, James McCaslin of Springfield, Ill.; and sisters, Mildred McCaslin, Edna Vandre, Lilly Justis and Rosemary Vankirk, all of Rochell, Ill., and Shirley Rainwater of Hot Spring, Ark. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2003, at First Presbyterian Church in Odessa. Arrangements are by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to the Boy Scouts of America. Alyssa Ann Carter ODESSA Alyssa Ann Carter, age 6-weeks, passed away Aug. 14, 2003, in Odessa. She was born June 25, 2003, in Odessa. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Temple Baptist Church with Jack Watkins officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. She is survived by her parents, William Carter and Crystal French of Odessa; sister, Nyomi Carter of Odessa; brother, Ryan Carter of Midland; grandparents, Lonnie and Pamela Martin of Odessa and Buck Carter of Abilene and Evelyn Prieto of Odessa; great-grandmothers, Ethel Carter of Abilene and Reba Foster of Richard Springs; great-grandfather, Denver Wood of Rochelle; aunts, Mindy Epperson of Odessa, Olivia French of Monahans and Caroline French of Odessa; uncle, James Carter of Abilene; and great-uncle, Steven Richie of Victor, Mo. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Monday, August 18, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [081803bonnie.jpg] Bonnie Lee Maddux Wester ODESSA Bonnie Lee Maddux Wester, 82, of Odessa, passed away Friday, Aug. 15, 2003, in Odessa. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 18, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Chapel with the Revs. G.A. Magee and Bryan Saffle officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Wester was born June 17, 1921, in Parker County, Texas, to O.E. Maddux and Emma Etta Freeman Maddux. She married Willis Harvey Whitey Wester on Sept. 21, 1941, in Parker County, Texas. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Arvil Dean Maddux. She moved to Odessa in 1957 and retired from Odessa Medical Center after 12 years of service. Mrs. Wester was a member of Belmont Baptist Church, where she was very active with the Keenagers. She is survived by one son, Gene Wester of Odessa; 4 daughters, Millie Ward and husband A.L. of Kermit, Texas, Carolyn Farris and husband Jimmie of Odessa, Laverne Baxter and husband Benny of Odessa, and Patsy Roper and husband Eddie of Midland; 8 grandchildren, Cheryl McCrury, Jana Methven, Sherry Wester, Bryan Wester, Janie Whitfield, Marsha Sowell, and Amber and Aaron Roper; 3 great grandchildren, Avery and Channing McCrury, and Kelsey Whitfield; 2 brothers, O.E. Maddux Jr. and wife Nell of Midland, and Henry M. Maddux and wife Bernice of Weatherford; 1 sister, Emma Jean Moore and husband Harry Joe of Weatherford; a sister-in-law, Barbara Maddux of Pecos; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. [081803roy.jpg] Roy Mac McCaslin Jr. ODESSA Roy Mac McCaslin Jr., 78, of Bainbridge Drive, Odessa, Texas, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. He was the retired president of Meither Machine. He was born Dec. 28, 1924, in Rochelle, Ill., and graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1942. During World War II, Mr. McCaslin served in the U.S. Navy in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters and was plank owner of the aircraft carrier USS Hancock. After the war, he graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, Ill. with a BBA. On Sept. 12, 1947, he married Ramona Bogue, who was the love of his life since elementary school. Mr. McCaslin was an executive with Borg Warren Corp. in Rockford, Ill., for more than 20 years. In 1976, he moved to Odessa, Texas, to become president of Meither Machine. He was an avid golfer, who in June 2003 shot a life best game of 75 and had a handicap of nine. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Ramona Bogue McCaslin of Odessa; his sons, Scott McCaslin and wife Patricia of Dallas and Jeff E. McCaslin of Midland; grandchildren, Katy McKeon, Kelly Ann McCaslin, Victoria McCaslin and Matthew McCaslin; a great-grandson, Journey Scott McCaslin; brother, James McCaslin of Springfield, Ill.; and sisters, Mildred McCaslin, Edna Vandre, Lilly Justis and Rosemary Vankirk, all of Rochell, Ill., and Shirley Rainwater of Hot Spring, Ark. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, 2003, at First Presbyterian Church in Odessa. Arrangements are by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to the Boy Scouts of America. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Tuesday, August 19, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [081903joseph.jpg] Joseph Rhatie Singh MIDLAND Joseph Rhatie Singh passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2003, in Midland, Texas. He was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chatterpaul Singh on February 25, 1924, at No. 47 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, Guyana. Rhatie married Kamla Jessodra Ramgulam, deceased 1980, in 1951 and together raised their five daughters, Nina Rookmin Singh of New York, Khay Singh-Phillips of Santa Clara, Calif., Violet Singh of Midland, Texas, Beatrice Indira Singh of New York and Tiny Nadira Kanhai of Toronto, Canada. He was the loving grandfather of Melissa and Susan Singh of Midland, Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, Leah and Hannah Phillips, all of Santa Clara, Calif., Kevin and Victoria Kanhai of Toronto. Prior to his short stay in Midland, he lived in Far Rockway, New York, after emigrating from Guyana in 1984. His teaching career spanned thirty-five years, first briefly as a classroom teacher and then as a Principal at the elementary level at Albion School, No 48 Govt School, No. 43 Govt School, No. 59 Govt School, Kawall Govt School and Providence School in Guyana. He particularly was proud of his role in coordinating the community labor, land donation and foreign aid that brought access to an elementary school built by residents of No. 43 Village. In 1967, he was one of two principals in the country selected to participate in one-year study at the Latin American Education Institute in Venezuela. His hobbies included beekeeping, gardening and woodwork. He also operated a successful land excavating business, was a co-founder of the Lotus Valley Cooperative Rice Development Scheme, a member of the Upper Corentyne Lions Club and the West Demerara Lions Club. He was a member and elder of the No. 48 Presbyterian Church and Burns Memorial Presbyterian Church in Guyana. Rhatie enjoyed excellent health in all of his life except the last six months and was blessed with the love and deep respect of many, especially his brothers, sisters, brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-laws, nieces, nephews, former students and numerous friends. His bright smile, firm handshake, pleasant conversations, and generosity to others were some of the reasons that contributed to his every growing circle of friends. The family will receive friends Monday, August 18, 2003, and Tuesday, August 19, 2003, between the hours of 5 and 7:30 p.m. at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2003, at Grace Presbyterian Church, 2801 N. Garfield, Midland, Texas, with Reverend Dr. Bob Bullock officiating. Pallbearers will include sons-in-law, Mark Singh, Tom Phillips and Dennis Kanhai. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. Final services to celebrate his life will be at 10:30 a.m. at Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home, 103-33 Lefferts Blvd., Richmond Hill, New York 11419 to be followed by cremation (visitation hours in New York are 4 to 8 p.m. August 21 and 22). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a local charity or The Rhatie Singh Education Memorial Fund, c/o Permian Basin Area Foundation, P.O. Box 10424, Midland, TX 79702. [081903maria.jpg] Maria Jimenez ODESSA Maria Jimenez, 73, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2003, at Hospice House in Odessa. Mrs. Jimenez was born Dec. 20, 1929, in Marfa, Texas, to father, Eugenio Molina, and mother, Josefina Hinojos, who both preceded her in death. She is survived by five daughters, Delma Abalos and husband, Richard, of Odessa, Debra Neitzel and husband, Norman from Odessa, Diana Campos of Odessa, Doreen Moreno and husband, Johnny, of Austin and Delia Garza and husband, Robert, of Fort Worth; five sons, Rafael Ralph Jimenez and wife, Gilda of Odessa, Ruben Jimenez of Odessa, Rudy Jimenez and wife, Rocio, Ricky Jimenez of Austin, and Robert Jimenez and wife, Lisa, of Houston; three brothers, Lionel Hinojos of Odessa, Gilbert Molina of California and Ray Hinojos of Houston; four sisters, Victoria Reyes, Janie Galindo and Velma Minjarez, all of Odessa, and Yolanda Gomez of Midland; 21 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by maternal grandparent, Paula Dominguez, paternal grandparent, Maria Molina, and stepfather, Ramon Hinojos. Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003, at Martinez Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2003, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial following at Ector County Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Marcus Garza of Port Arthur, Chris Jimenez of Albany, N.Y., Greg Jimenez of San Antonio, Angel Abalos of Houston, John Cris Moreno and Zachary Moreno, both of Austin, Rene Jimenez, Danny Campos and Jonathan Campos, all of Odessa. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to Home Hospice House, 903 N. Sam Houston, Odessa, TX 79761. Services are under the direction of Martinez Funeral Home. [081903andres.jpg] Andres Rangel Murillo Sr. ODESSA Andres Rangel Murillo Sr., 86, of Odessa passed away Saturday, August 16, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. He was born August 10, 1917, in Rockwood, Texas, to Apolonio and Gabina R. Murillo. He married Santos Lopez July 27, 1945, in Paint Rock, Texas. He was an Army Veteran and a POW of World War II, and a Christian Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. He is survived by wife, Santos L. Murillo of Odessa; three sons, Andres L. Murillo Jr. and wife, Elvira, of Odessa, Gilbert Murillo and wife, Mary, of Baytown and Robert Murillo of Odessa; four daughters, Connie Puentes of Houston, Paulina Baca and husband, Hector Sr., of Odessa, Peggy Mora and husband, Francisco, of Odessa and Joann Murillo of Odessa; one brother Raul Murillo Sr. and wife, Francisca, of Hereford, Texas; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be at 11 a.m. today, August 19, 2003, at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Pedro Lopez officiating. Interment to follow at RoseHill Cemetery. His Grandchildren will serve as pallbearers: Andy Murrillo III, Michael Murillo, Hector Baca Jr., Eric Baca, Johnny Puentes, and Anabelle Gonzales. Our Loving Grandfather A strong, sweet, honest and caring man. Everyone that knew him respected and loved him, and on this day we would have to let go of this man who was everything to all of us. We will never let go of all the memories that we cherished with him. May God take care of Our Loving Grandfather We all love You GRANDPA. Services by Odessa Funeral Home. [081903edwin.jpg] Edwin Eddie Newton ODESSA Edwin Eddie Ray Newton, 60, of Odessa passed away Friday, Aug. 15, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Frank W. Wilson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Dennis officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Pallbearers will be Jerry Reedy, Emilio Gallegos, Vernon Foster, Jerry Shafer, R.G. Mahan and Don Page. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Shepard, Kenneth Hodges and J.R. Hahn. Mr. Newton was born June 14, 1943, in White Oak, Ark., to Edward Warren and Mildred Malease Newton. He had worked for Reedy Manufacturing for more than 15 years and Wells for 25 years. He was a member and past president of Eagles Lodge, a member of the Agape Ministries. He loved playing golf, music and singing. He played in a band for several years and in later years enjoyed jam sessions. He was always asked to play the last song Turn Out the Lights the Partys Over. Eddie was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Chris Newton of Odessa; son, Dennis Ray Newton of Odessa; daughters, Cindy Hardwick and husband, Richard, of Odessa, Susan Newton of Abilene; stepsons, Troy Eubanks of Odessa, Bruce Blythe of Denton; grandchildren, Brandon Hardwick, Brian Hardwick, Brooke Hardwick, Braeden Hardwick, Breánna Hardwick, Kortni Newton and Mikal Newton, all of Odessa, and Gayla Shafter of Azle, whom he loved like a daughter. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Wednesday, August 20, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [082003mary.jpg] Mary Jean Elliott ODESSA Mary Jean Elliott, affectionately known as Jeannie to family and friends, went to be with her Lord Monday, Aug. 18, 2003, at Hospice House. She was born Dec. 29, 1920, in Portland, Maine, to Angelo and Mary Morelli. Graveside services will held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003, at Hanson Cemetery in Dublin, Texas. Jeannie was a homemaker and loved country western music. She aspired to be a country western star. She loved horses and would rent them and ride in parades. She loved her family and was especially close to her daughter, Sandy. She is preceded in death by husband, Garland E. Elliott; daughter, Janice Louise Elliott; one sister; two brothers; and her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Warren and husband, Jimmy, of Odessa; brothers, Alfred Morelli and wife, Wanda, of Detroit, Mich., Joe Morelli of New York, Louie Morelli and wife, Pat, of Bangor, Maine, Angelo Morelli Jr. of Portland, Maine, and Jerry Morelli and wife, Nancy, of S. Portland, Maine; sister-in-law, Annie Mae Elliott of Odessa; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, George and Leslie Elliott of Stephenville; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Helen Elliott of Proctor; grandchildren, Mike and Melissa Warren; great-grandchildren, Courtney and Stephanie; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to express thanks to the staff of Deerings Nursing Home for the care provided to Jeannie. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice House. Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. [082003porras.jpg] Daniel Porras ODESSA Daniel Porras, 17, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2003, following an automobile accident. He was born on March 16, 1986, in Midland, Texas, Oscar Porras and Marya de la lus. Daniel was employed in construction, was member of St. Josephs Catholic Church and attended Ector Jr. High School. He is survived by his son, Danny Porras Jr.; brothers, Cristobal Juan Porras, Oscar Porras Jr. and Jimmy Porras; sisters, Michl Gavaldon and Mayra Gavaldon; and grandmother, Dionicia de Porras. A rosary was recited August 14, 2003, at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. Mass was celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Josephs Catholic Church with the Rev. Gilbert Rodriguez officiating. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Israel Tercero, Eloy Rodriguez, Sergio Quinonez, Luis Luna, Jesus Rodriguez and Joel Quiroz. [082003singh.jpg] Joseph Rhatie Singh MIDLAND Joseph Rhatie Singh passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2003, in Midland, Texas. He was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chatterpaul Singh on February 25, 1924, at No. 47 Village, Corentyne, Berbice, Guyana. Rhatie married Kamla Jessodra Ramgulam, deceased 1980, in 1951 and together raised their five daughters, Nina Rookmin Singh of New York, Khay Singh-Phillips of Santa Clara, Calif., Violet Singh of Midland, Texas, Beatrice Indira Singh of New York and Tiny Nadira Kanhai of Toronto, Canada. He was the loving grandfather of Melissa and Susan Singh of Midland, Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, Leah and Hannah Phillips, all of Santa Clara, Calif., Kevin and Victoria Kanhai of Toronto. Prior to his short stay in Midland, he lived in Far Rockway, New York, after emigrating from Guyana in 1984. His teaching career spanned thirty-five years, first briefly as a classroom teacher and then as a Principal at the elementary level at Albion School, No 48 Govt School, No. 43 Govt School, No. 59 Govt School, Kawall Govt School and Providence School in Guyana. He particularly was proud of his role in coordinating the community labor, land donation and foreign aid that brought access to an elementary school built by residents of No. 43 Village. In 1967, he was one of two principals in the country selected to participate in one-year study at the Latin American Education Institute in Venezuela. His hobbies included beekeeping, gardening and woodwork. He also operated a successful land excavating business, was a co-founder of the Lotus Valley Cooperative Rice Development Scheme, a member of the Upper Corentyne Lions Club and the West Demerara Lions Club. He was a member and elder of the No. 48 Presbyterian Church and Burns Memorial Presbyterian Church in Guyana. Rhatie enjoyed excellent health in all of his life except the last six months and was blessed with the love and deep respect of many, especially his brothers, sisters, brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-laws, nieces, nephews, former students and numerous friends. His bright smile, firm handshake, pleasant conversations, and generosity to others were some of the reasons that contributed to his every growing circle of friends. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2003, at Grace Presbyterian Church, 2801 N. Garfield, Midland, Texas, with Reverend Dr. Bob Bullock officiating. Pallbearers will include sons-in-law, Mark Singh, Tom Phillips and Dennis Kanhai. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. Final services to celebrate his life will be at 10:30 a.m. at Leo F. Kearns Funeral Home, 103-33 Lefferts Blvd., Richmond Hill, New York 11419 to be followed by cremation (visitation hours in New York are 4 to 8 p.m. August 21 and 22). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a local charity or The Rhatie Singh Education Memorial Fund, c/o Permian Basin Area Foundation, P.O. Box 10424, Midland, TX 79702. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Thursday, August 21, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [082103mary.jpg] Mary Ann Dutchover ALPINE Mary Ann Dutchover, 56, loving wife, mother, and grandmother departed this life on August 19, following a 12-year battle with breast cancer. She was born in Alpine, Texas, on January 4, 1947. She is survived and will always be cherished by her loving husband of 32 years, Ruben Dutchover of Las Vegas; her daughter, Deborah Schoewe stationed at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea; her son, Eddie Dutchover of Las Vegas, Nevada; her brother, Leocaurdio Portillo of Alpine, Texas; her sisters, Eva Portillo of Midland, Texas, and Angie Portillo of Odessa, Texas; and by her four grandchildren, Alyssa, Lindsey, and Stephen Schoewe and baby Dutchover. She has lived in Las Vegas for 24 years. She retired as a Civil Service employee at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada where she worked as a Recreation Specialist, and as the Assistant Director of the Arts and Crafts Center. She was also a member of the Nevada State Ceramic Association. She was an advocate for the American Cancer Society and the Susan G. Komen Foundation where she touched many lives through support groups and charity events. She was a facilitator for the I Can Cope educational program for cancer patients and families based at Nellis AFB. She volunteered countless hours at the ISIGHT Center for the Blind. As a result of her invaluable contributions in the community, she was recognized by the Nevada Attorney General, Frankie Sue DePappa as Nevada Woman of the Year. A Rosary prayer vigil will be held at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Alpine, Texas. The Funeral Service Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Saturday at 10 a.m. in Fort Davis, Texas. Burial will immediately follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Fort Davis, Texas. [082103niles.jpg] Dr. Niles Reid Foster ODESSA Dr. Niles Reid Foster, 46, of Odessa, died Monday, August 18, 2003, at his residence of natural causes. He was born on April 23, 1957, Shakespeares birthday, to Vincent and Nelda Foster. Dr. Foster attended schools in Midland and Ventura, Calif. He joined the marines in 1974 and served in the Subic Bay at the end of the Vietnam War. At the time of his discharge in 1978, he had obtained the rank of Corporal. Dr. Foster attended Midland College, UTPB, Scholls Podiatric College in Chicago and the San Francisco Podiatric College. After gaining his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. Foster was an intern at the Waco Veterans Hospital. Dr. Foster operated the Odessa Foot center at 701 Washington from 1993-2003, serving the people of Pecos, Midland, McCamey, Crane and Odessa. Dr. Foster is preceded in death by his twin sister Karen Lynn Foster and all of his grandparents. He is survived by Kathy Foster and children, Matt and Elizabeth, all of Odessa; father, Vincent Foster of Dallas; mother, Nelda M. Foster of Midland; brother, Bruce Evan Foster and wife, Linda and four grandchildren, Paul, Jonathon, Samantha and Anna of Midland; and uncle, Norman J. Steffey and wife, Helen, of Kansas City, Kan. Services have been scheduled for 1 p.m. on Friday August 22, 2003, at the Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors Chapel. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland. Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. [082103griff.jpg] Ralph E. Griffith WILLS POINT Funeral services for Ralph E. Griffith, 72, of Wills Point, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Edgewood with Dr. David Tomme and Revs. Scott Brown and Jim Ballard officiating. Interment will be in the White Rose Cemetery in Wills Point under the direction of Hietts LyBrand Funeral Home. Mr. Griffith died Tuesday, August 19, in Wills Point of Alzheimers disease. Ralph was born August 3, 1931, in Okmulgee, Okla., son of the late T. V. and Willie Chilton Griffith. He graduated from Capitol Hill High School in Oklahoma City in 1949 where he lettered in football, basketball and was the manager of the baseball team. At the age of 13 he began working on the trucking dock for J. H. Rose Truck Lines in Oklahoma City. He was well liked and a hard worker and by the age of 16 he was driving trucks between Texas and Oklahoma. Ralph served in the 45th Infantry Division of the United States Army in the Korean War where he was a surgical medic under the command of General MacArthur. He married Valta Canning on June 2, 1953, in Oklahoma City, Okla. They moved to Los Angeles, Calif., where he worked for J. H. Rose Truck Lines as the dock foreman. After nine years with them, he moved to Dallas in 1962 and began working for C & H Transportation as a salesman. He was named assistant sales manager two years later. In 1968, he became Vice President of Operations and then Senior Vice President before moving to Anchorage, Alaska, in 1973. As President of Mukluk Freight Lines and Northwestern Trucking Company he was instrumental in the building and completion of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. He returned to Dallas and C & H Transportation in 1975 as Senior Vice President until he retired in 1986. At that time he began his own trucking company, GEM Transportation in Longview, Texas for 15 years. He was a member and Vice President of Texas Motor Transportation Association and a member of American Trucking Association. In 1967 Ralph was ordained as a deacon at the First Baptist Church of Dallas and served there seven years in numerous capacities and responsibilities. It was his love of our Lord Jesus Christ and his passion for helping others that led him to become involved with the youth ministries at every church where he was a member. At the time of his death he was a member of the First Baptist Church of Edgewood where he served on the deacon body as well as being trustee for many years. In 1982 he moved to Wills Point where he very much enjoyed the ranch life. One of his greatest joys was to load his grandchildren into his pickup and drive them around the farm to see his cows. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Valta Canning Griffith of Wills Point; two sons, R. Gordon Griffith and wife, Kristen, of Garland and Craig E. Griffith and wife, Davelyn, of Midland; daughter, Marvella Griffith McElya and husband, Martin, of Dallas; seven grandchildren, Brittany and Ryan Griffith of Garland, Whitney and Andrea Griffith of Midland and Alyssa, Addison and Alexander McElya of Dallas; two sisters, Helen Martin of Oklahoma City and LaVaughn Suttles of Okmulgee, Okla. He was also preceded in death by one brother and seven sisters. Family will receive friends at the funeral home in Wills Point Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Alzheimers Association or the Missions Fund at First Baptist Church of Edgewood. [082103smith.jpg] Toll Smith Jr. ODESSA Toll Smith Jr., 79, of Odessa passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2003, at his residence. Mr. Smith was born November 13, 1923, in Ryan, Okla., to Toll Smith and Myrtle Newborn. Mr. Smith married Nell Coats December 26, 1947, in Bowie, Texas. They moved to Odessa in 1957. Toll retired as a welder. After his retirement, Mr. Smith loved selling and delivering firewood to many friends in Odessa. Services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, August 22, 2003, at the Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his wife, Nell Smith of Odessa; son, Kelton Smith and wife, Janis, of Odessa; daughter, Sharon Case and husband, Bobby, of Odessa; four grandchildren, Stoney Case, Stormy Case and wife, Lacey, Tate Smith and Skyler Smith; and one great-grandchild, Cooper Case. Services 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] Friday, August 22, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [082203thurston.jpg] Thurston Rip Eggleston CRANE Thurston Rip Eggleston, 76, of Crane, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2003, in the Crane Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 22, 2003, at the First United Methodist Church in Crane with Reverend Larry Krueger and Minister Joe Bullock officiating. A private burial will follow at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home. Rip was born on November 2, 1926, in Coahoma, Texas. He married Alma Jo Bond on September 15, 1951, in De Leon, Texas. He was a World War II Army Veteran. He taught at Odessa High School, then worked for Halliburton, and Engine Service in Odessa. Then in 1964 began teaching in Crane and taught at the Crane High School until his retirement in 1988. Rip was a member of the Masonic Lodge number 955 in Odessa; he was a Boy Scout Leader, a Baseball Coach in Odessa and served on the School Board and City Council in Crane. Rip was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Alma Jo Eggleston of Crane; two daughters, Vanetta Hyche and her husband, Charley, of Crane and Lauri Henderson of Odessa; brother, Sterling Earl Eggleston of Ardmore, Okla.; two sisters, Rilda Thompson of Gorman, Texas, and Doris Johnson of De Leon, Texas; three grandchildren, Eric Hyche and his wife, Kris, of Moore, Okla., Kelli Tredaway and her husband, Cody, of Big Spring and Kira Steadmon and her husband, Aaron, of Odessa; four great-grandchildren, Dylan and Averi Tredaway of Big Spring, J.T. Hyche of Moore, Okla., and Nykayla Steadmon of Odessa. [082203eddie.jpg] Eddie Uria Pyle ODESSA Eddie Uria Pyle, 59, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 20, 2003, at his home in Odessa after a brief illness. He was born on September 15, 1943, in Galveston, Texas, to Clyde and Shirley Pyle. Eddie was a graduate of Ector High School and was employed by Ector County ISD. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Apple Springs, Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley; a brother, Carrolle; and a sister, Patsy. He is survived by his father, Clyde Pyle of Odessa; a brother, James Pyle of Marshall, Texas, his wife, Shirley; and his children, Joey Pyle of Odessa, Cheryl Driggars of Dallas, Eddie Pyle Jr. of Jacksboro, Lori Hickerson of Shreveport, Louisiana, April Pyle of Center Hall, Okla., Breanna Pyle of Lufkin, Texas, and Benjamin Pyle of Cedar Creek, Texas. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Tommy, Michael and Jay Johnson, all of Oklahoma, Lisa Hack of Savannah, Ga., and DJ Savage of Everett, Wash. He will be missed by his 23 grandchildren! His amazing ability to repair anything that needed repairing, from a cabinet door to a fifty year old truck, will be remembered and appreciated by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made on behalf of his 13 year old son, Joey Pyle, to West Texas Educators Credit Union, 1001 North Lee, Odessa, Texas, 79761. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Saturday, August 23, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [082303jack.jpg] Jack L. Melton ODESSA Jack L. Melton, 83, of Odessa passed away Friday, August 22, 2003, at Parks Methodist Retirement Village. He was born May 31, 1920, in Leonard, Texas. He served with the U.S. Army Air Corp in England during World War II. He worked for General Tire and Rubber for 26 years and retired in 1984. He was a member of St. Andrews Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He married Sue Gregg Dec. 16, 1949, in Clovis, N.M. He is survived by his wife, Sue Melton of Odessa; son, Joe Melton and wife, Nina, of Odessa; brothers, Joe R. Melton of Odessa and Jim H. Melton of Littlefield; sister, Virginia Hill of California; four grandchildren, Jack Melton, Sharon Lyssy, Nathan Washburn and Rebecca Brown; and three great-grandchildren, Kelbi Melton, Cole Lyssy and Tori Zamarron. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, August 25, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Rev. Craig Martindale officiating. The family would like to especially thank Parks Methodist Retirement Village. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. [082303weldon.jpg] Weldon T. Wood ODESSA Weldon T. Wood, 62, went to be with his Lord Thursday, August 21, 2003. Weldon passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Hospice House. He had fought a long and courageous battle with a neurological disease. When asked how he was doing, he would always reply fine. Weldon was born November 4, 1940 in Gorman, Texas. He had lived most of his life in Odessa. He began his career working in the bearing supply business at Carpenter Bearing and then at Vance Supply. Before his retirement, he was regional manager for Motion Equipment Industries. He was a member of Beacon Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Troy Wood, an infant sister, Glenda, and an infant brother, Ronald. He is survived by his daughter, Sheri Wood of Lancaster, Pa.; mother, Doris Starr of Odessa; brothers, Garland Wood of St. Augustine, Texas, Darrell Wood and Keith Wood, both of Odessa; sister, Janice Shelby of Lillian, Texas; ex-wife and best friend, Sharon Hickman Hauerland of Meridian, Texas. Weldon was a kind, loving man that will be greatly missed by his loved ones and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 23, 2003, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow 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, August 24, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ Lurlene Saverance Bushong KERMIT Lurlene Saverance Bushong, 82, loving wife, mother and grandmother, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, Aug. 22, 2003. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Belvue Baptist Church, 1101 S. Poplar in Kermit, Texas. Burial will follow at the Kermit Cemetery, West Highway 302. Lurlene was born April 16, 1921, in Goldsboro, Texas. While in high school in Talpa, Texas, she met and maried her life partner of 64 years, Alvin Bushong. The young couple headed west to McCamey, Texas, to start their married life on a ranch there. Their son and daughter were both born on the ranch. They lived in Rankin, Texas, when Alvin started working in the West Texas oilfields some years later. The oilfield career moved them to Forsan, Texas, Loco Hills, N.M., and finally to Kermit in 1974. They enjoyed their retirement in Kermit until May of this year, moving to Midland to be closer to their son. Lurlene was a warm and loving friend to all who knew her. She contributed her skill and wisdom to her church home and her Christian family continuously. Just about anyone who knew her has a story to tell illustrating her sense of humor, her creative talent, and her love for all around her. She was a creative, talented woman who enjoyed sharing life. We will be warmed with her love for the rest of our lives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Annie Lee Hughen Saverance and Jess Saverance; a granddaughter, Reecie Leach; a great-granddaughter, Tricia Moths; five brothers; and four sisters. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Alvin Bushong; son, Robert Bushong and wife Betty of Midland; daughter, Barbara Park of Fort Worth; granddaughters, Lacey Camp and husband Scott of Azle, Angie Cole and husband Jeff of Davis, Ill., Kelly McDaniel and husband Roy of Greenwood, and Annie Fincher and husband Kevin of Midland; and grandsons, Doug Park and wife Cynthia of Cedar Park, Kyle Park of Abilene and Stephen Bushong and wife Amy of Midland. She is survived by 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, very loving in-laws and a wealth of friends. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel. [082303mabry.jpg] Nathan Mabry SAN ANTONIO Our loving husband and father, Nathan Mabry, passed away in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 84. He was born to parents A.D. and Betty Mabry on February 8, 1919. He received a Purple Heart in WWII and was in the European Theater, Company C, 309th Infantry Regiment, 78th Infantry Division. Nathan enjoyed yard work, woodworking and his computer. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.D. and Betty Mabry; and brother, Norris Mabry. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty; daughters, Natalie Lewis and husband, Jerry, Monica King and husband, Kade; son, Monte Mabry and wife, Dale; grandchildren, Cassandra Donavan, Chris Lewis, Monte Mabry; great-grandchildren, Paris and Nicholas; brothers, Dwaine and Don; sisters, Betty Jean and Delores; numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Porter Loring Mortuary North. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery with military honors. The Rev. Joe Walts will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 8415 Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, TX 78229. The family invites you to leave a message or memory at http://www.porterloring.com by selecting Visitation and Services. Select Sign Guestbook at the bottom of the individual Memorial. Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary North, 2102 North Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, TX 78232, 210-495-8221. [0823%20Wilhelm.jpg] Joyce Dickie Wilhelm On Friday, Aug. 22, 2003, Joyce Dickie Wilhelm peacefully moved out of this world. She had struggled with cancer and was ready to leave us. Joyce was born on Oct. 11, 1921, to Joe Barry and Nora Dickie. She married Grady Wilhelm in 1945. A talented artist, Joyce used her skills as a beautician for 60 years, then after retirement, turned to oil painting. The beauty she created will be remembered by her family and friends who received both paintings and china. Joyce was a family-oriented individual who devoted much of her time to her children; Judy Clements and husband Ray, Pamela Davis and Connie Graham of Odessa and Steve Wilhelm and wife Jo of Temple; her grandchildren, Boyd Clements of Lubbock, Scott Clements and wife Alma of Odessa, Shelly Wilhelm of San Marcos, Christie Lovelace and husband Joe of California, and Brett Giddens of Odessa; and her great-grandchildren, David, Matthew, and Arianna Clements, and Haley and Ashlyn Lovelace, her sisters, Mildred Gray of Midland, and Nell Hadden of Killeen. During the last years of her life, Joyce was basically homebound, but she delighted in the many visits she shared with her family. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Barry and Nora Dickie; her husband; three brothers, J.B., Emmett, and Otis; and four sisters, Eunice Anderson, Lela Baize, Edith Harmon, and Lenora Hord. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Curtis Brewer officiating. Family visitation will follow at the home. The family suggests memorials be directed to Home Hospice or the church or charity of your choice. 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] Sunday, August 24, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ Lurlene Saverance Bushong KERMIT Lurlene Saverance Bushong, 82, loving wife, mother and grandmother, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, Aug. 22, 2003. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Belvue Baptist Church, 1101 S. Poplar in Kermit, Texas. Burial will follow at the Kermit Cemetery, West Highway 302. Lurlene was born April 16, 1921, in Goldsboro, Texas. While in high school in Talpa, Texas, she met and maried her life partner of 64 years, Alvin Bushong. The young couple headed west to McCamey, Texas, to start their married life on a ranch there. Their son and daughter were both born on the ranch. They lived in Rankin, Texas, when Alvin started working in the West Texas oilfields some years later. The oilfield career moved them to Forsan, Texas, Loco Hills, N.M., and finally to Kermit in 1974. They enjoyed their retirement in Kermit until May of this year, moving to Midland to be closer to their son. Lurlene was a warm and loving friend to all who knew her. She contributed her skill and wisdom to her church home and her Christian family continuously. Just about anyone who knew her has a story to tell illustrating her sense of humor, her creative talent, and her love for all around her. She was a creative, talented woman who enjoyed sharing life. We will be warmed with her love for the rest of our lives. She was preceded in death by her parents, Annie Lee Hughen Saverance and Jess Saverance; a granddaughter, Reecie Leach; a great-granddaughter, Tricia Moths; five brothers; and four sisters. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Alvin Bushong; son, Robert Bushong and wife Betty of Midland; daughter, Barbara Park of Fort Worth; granddaughters, Lacey Camp and husband Scott of Azle, Angie Cole and husband Jeff of Davis, Ill., Kelly McDaniel and husband Roy of Greenwood, and Annie Fincher and husband Kevin of Midland; and grandsons, Doug Park and wife Cynthia of Cedar Park, Kyle Park of Abilene and Stephen Bushong and wife Amy of Midland. She is survived by 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, very loving in-laws and a wealth of friends. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel. [082303mabry.jpg] Nathan Mabry SAN ANTONIO Our loving husband and father, Nathan Mabry, passed away in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 84. He was born to parents A.D. and Betty Mabry on February 8, 1919. He received a Purple Heart in WWII and was in the European Theater, Company C, 309th Infantry Regiment, 78th Infantry Division. Nathan enjoyed yard work, woodworking and his computer. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.D. and Betty Mabry; and brother, Norris Mabry. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Betty; daughters, Natalie Lewis and husband, Jerry, Monica King and husband, Kade; son, Monte Mabry and wife, Dale; grandchildren, Cassandra Donavan, Chris Lewis, Monte Mabry; great-grandchildren, Paris and Nicholas; brothers, Dwaine and Don; sisters, Betty Jean and Delores; numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Porter Loring Mortuary North. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery with military honors. The Rev. Joe Walts will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 8415 Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, TX 78229. The family invites you to leave a message or memory at http://www.porterloring.com by selecting Visitation and Services. Select Sign Guestbook at the bottom of the individual Memorial. Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary North, 2102 North Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, TX 78232, 210-495-8221. [0823%20Wilhelm.jpg] Joyce Dickie Wilhelm On Friday, Aug. 22, 2003, Joyce Dickie Wilhelm peacefully moved out of this world. She had struggled with cancer and was ready to leave us. Joyce was born on Oct. 11, 1921, to Joe Barry and Nora Dickie. She married Grady Wilhelm in 1945. A talented artist, Joyce used her skills as a beautician for 60 years, then after retirement, turned to oil painting. The beauty she created will be remembered by her family and friends who received both paintings and china. Joyce was a family-oriented individual who devoted much of her time to her children; Judy Clements and husband Ray, Pamela Davis and Connie Graham of Odessa and Steve Wilhelm and wife Jo of Temple; her grandchildren, Boyd Clements of Lubbock, Scott Clements and wife Alma of Odessa, Shelly Wilhelm of San Marcos, Christie Lovelace and husband Joe of California, and Brett Giddens of Odessa; and her great-grandchildren, David, Matthew, and Arianna Clements, and Haley and Ashlyn Lovelace, her sisters, Mildred Gray of Midland, and Nell Hadden of Killeen. During the last years of her life, Joyce was basically homebound, but she delighted in the many visits she shared with her family. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Barry and Nora Dickie; her husband; three brothers, J.B., Emmett, and Otis; and four sisters, Eunice Anderson, Lela Baize, Edith Harmon, and Lenora Hord. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Curtis Brewer officiating. Family visitation will follow at the home. The family suggests memorials be directed to Home Hospice or the church or charity of your choice. 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] Monday, August 25, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [082503obit1.jpg] Joyce Dickie Wilhelm ODESSA On Friday, Aug. 22, 2003, Joyce Dickie Wilhelm peacefully moved out of this world. She had struggled with cancer and was ready to leave us. Joyce was born on Oct. 11, 1921, to Joe Barry and Nora Dickie. She married Grady Wilhelm in 1945. A talented artist, Joyce used her skills as a beautician for 60 years, then after retirement, turned to oil painting. The beauty she created will be remembered by her family and friends who received both paintings and china. Joyce was a family-oriented individual who devoted much of her time to her children; Judy Clements and husband Ray, Pamela Davis and Connie Graham of Odessa and Steve Wilhelm and wife Jo of Temple; her grandchildren, Boyd Clements of Lubbock, Scott Clements and wife Alma of Odessa, Shelly Wilhelm of San Marcos, Christie Lovelace and husband Joe of California, and Brett Giddens of Odessa; and her great-grandchildren, David, Matthew, and Arianna Clements, and Haley and Ashlyn Lovelace, her sisters, Mildred Gray of Midland, and Nell Hadden of Killeen. During the last years of her life, Joyce was basically homebound, but she delighted in the many visits she shared with her family. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Joe Barry and Nora Dickie; her husband; three brothers, J.B., Emmett, and Otis; and four sisters, Eunice Anderson, Lela Baize, Edith Harmon, and Lenora Hord. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Curtis Brewer officiating. Family visitation will follow at the home. The family suggests memorials be directed to Home Hospice or the church or charity of your choice. 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] Tuesday, August 26, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [082603harold.jpg] Harold L. Alsup ODESSA Harold L. Alsup, 83, of Odessa passed away Saturday August 23, 2003, at his residence. Mr. Alsup was born March 16, 1920, in MadiII, Oklahoma, to Richard C. and Margaret Alsup. Harold played football for two years at McMurry College in Tishomingo, Okla. A football injury forced him to quit and he went to work for the Louisiana Seismograph Company. Mr. Alsup entered the Army in 1941 and was stationed in Camp Claborn in Louisiana and Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. He was in the 648th Topographical Engineers that built the Alcan Highway in Alaska. From there he served in Australia, the Philippines and New Guinea. He received an honorable discharge in September 1946. He was classified as a sharpshooter in the service. Harold married Janice Barnes December 25, 1941, in Durant, Oklahoma. He and Jan came to Odessa in October 1946. Harold took employment with Williamson Well Service and MWL Tool until retirement in 1982. He retired to Brownwood Lake until returning to Odessa in June 2002 to be close to his family. Services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2003, at the Frank W Wilson Funeral Directors Chapel, with the Revs. Richard Hetzel and Mark Scott officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Survivors include his wife, Janice Alsup of Odessa; son, Terry Alsup and wife, Gail, of Las Vegas, Nev.; daughters, Micki Barnett and husband, Ronnie, and Vicki Thornton and husband, Larry, all of Odessa; sisters, Louise Tash and Noweta Somners, both of Miami, Fla.; grandchildren, Marlo Crow and husband, Guy, of Hurst, Texas, Julie Terry and husband, Jerry, of Wylie, Texas, Andrea Trotter and husband, Charlie, of Tampa, Fla., Joni Jensen and husband, Scott, of Kearney, Neb., Jenni and Kelli Barnett of Odessa; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to especially thank the staff and nurses of Odyssey Hospice for their loving comfort and support. Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. [082603corean.jpg] Corean Epperson LEVELLAND Funeral services for Corean Epperson, 93, of Odessa are scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2003, at City of Levelland Cemetery in Levelland with Wayne Horton officiating. She passed away Sunday, August 24, 2003, at her residence. She was born February 10, 1910, in Louisiana. Her parents passed away when she was a very young child, so her sister and brother-in-law raised her. She married Billy F. Epperson in February, 1967, in Monahans. He preceded her in death. She was a clothing salesperson. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was also preceded in death by her sister, four brothers and a son. She is survived by her son, Bill Epperson and wife, Sandra, of Odessa; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. [082603dina.jpg] Dina Keri Braswell-Glover MIDLAND Dina Keri Braswell-Glover, 31, of Midland, died Saturday, August 23, 2003, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2003, at the Crestview Baptist Church in Midland with Dr. John Gerlach, pastor, officiating. A private interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park Midland. She was born on November 4, 1971, in Garden City, Michigan. She was a great, down to earth person and a very loving mother and wife. Keri lived for her kids and family, her life revolved around her home life. She was a member of Crestview Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Bryan Glover of Midland; parents, David and Deborah Braswell of Midland; brother, Damon Braswell of Midland, her father and mother-in-law, Bill and Judy Gilliam of Midland; father and mother-in-law, Billy and Donna Glover of Odessa, two daughters; Erinn Glover and Madison Glover of the home, and her maternal grandmother; Shirley Henning of Tuscon, Arizona; and many other relatives and friends. The family suggests memorials be made to Home Hospice, 901 W. Missouri, Midland, TX 79701. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle and Welch Funeral Home and Crematory of Midland. [082603lee.jpg] Roberta Lee Marshall ODESSA Roberta Lee Marshall was born August 13, 1915, in Lebanon, Indiana, and died August 23, 2003, in Odessa, Texas. Services will be held at Sunset Memorial Chapel, 6801 East Highway 80, Odessa, Texas on August 26, 2003 at 10 a.m. Mrs. Marshall, daughter of Ora and Clarence Boone, was reared in Oilton, Okla., graduating high school in 1933. After her marriage to Sam Marshall in November of 1934, they moved to West Texas in 1936. They lived in Royalty, Notrees, and Odessa while Mr. Marshall worked for Cities Service Oil Co. She was a devoted wife and mother. She instilled in her children a love of music and encouraged them in their education endeavors. Her strong will and determination was embodied in her independent spirit. Mrs. Marshall was an accomplished pianist, playing for various Methodist churches through the years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Sam Marshall; by her parents, Clarence and Ora Boone; and by her sisters, Lucille Boone and Lou Riggs. Mrs. Marshall is survived by a daughter Sue Bowers of Albuquerque, N.M.; a daughter Phyllis Zeek and husband, Paul, of Nederland, Texas; a daughter, Marilynn Foreman and husband, Bruce, of San Angelo, TX; and a son, Steve Marshall and wife, Phyllis, of Odessa, Texas. Other survivors are her brother J.C. Boone and his wife, Estelle, of Odessa, Texas; seven grandchildren, Sharlan Thomas of Albuquerque, N.M., Lance Bowers of Odessa, Texas, Karen Harztler of Boerne, Texas, Leanne Zeek of Irving, Texas, Laura Foreman of San Angelo, Texas, Jeff Foreman of Hewitt, Texas, and Jared Marshall of Odessa, Texas; as well as eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Home Hospice, 903 N. Sam Houston, Odessa, TX 79761; or to a charity of donors choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. George William Hillger III ODESSA George William Hillger III, 55, of Odessa passed away Friday, Aug. 22, 2003, peacefully at his home after a brief illness. He was born Aug. 22, 1947, in Fort Stockton, Texas, to George William Hillger Jr. and Gerre Dunmire. G.W. attended schools in Fort Stockton, Monahans, Kermit, Seminole and Odessa. He also attended Peacock Military Academy in San Antonio, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. G.W. was preceded in death by his father, George Hillger Jr. and stepmother, Anita Hillger; along with his mother, Gerre Dunmire Doss and stepfather Lester G. Red Doss. He is survived by his daughters, Lora Lynn Coy of Fort Worth, Texas, Cindy Rae Taylor of Glendale, Ariz.; granddaughter, Taylor Coy; and grandson, Christopher Taylor. He is also survived by longtime companion, Linda McCormick and family. Kathryn Ina Stickney ODESSA Graveside services for Kathryn Ina Stickney, 83, of Odessa are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2003, at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland with Rev. Dick Brown officiating. She passed away Saturday, Aug. 23, 2003, at Hospice House. Mrs. Stickney was born Feb. 21, 1920, in Encino, N.M. She moved to Odessa in 1999 from Midland. She married Franklin B. Stickney on Feb. 1, 1943, in Victorville, Calif. Her husband preceded her in death. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Midland. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her son, Ross K. Stickney of Midland; her daughter, Claudia Coggin of Fort Worth; her brother, Lionel Creighton of Batesville, Ark.; her sister, Joy Beard of Abilene; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. [082603nixon.jpg] Brenda Gay Nixon ODESSA Brenda Gay Nixon, 48, of Odessa passed away Saturday August 23, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. She was born February 10, 1955, in Menard, Texas. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with J.D. Vaughn officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, James and Mabalee Nixon. She is survived by her husband, Rick Baker of Odessa; sons, Chad Doverspike and B.J. Stoudemire, both of Odessa; daughters, Melissa Siwy, Tammi Stoudemire and Anna Siwy, all of Odessa; brother, Bobby Baker of Odessa; sisters, Linda Nini Henderson and Katy Sullins, both of Odessa; grandchildren, Bryan, Christopher and Amber Doverspike, Alyssa and Ashley Flake and Trevor Stoudemire; and numerous nieces and nephews. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Wednesday, August 27, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ Loyd Hart ODESSA Loyd Hart began his life November 13, 1921. Born into a hardscrabble existence in Drumright, Okla., he was forced to leave school in the eighth grade to help support his family. In 1946, he found his way to Odessa and in the next few years, he set roots, married and began raising a family of his own. He worked as a truck driver, roughneck, driller and in 1954 went to work as a fisherman for Eagle Fishing Tool. In 1960, with the help of Larry Lyons of Big State Tool Co., he was able to open his own business, Action Fishing Tool Corp. He was actively involved in the business until his retirement in 1995. He died peacefully at home Monday, Aug. 25, 2003. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Anne; his children, Darrell and Carolyn of Odessa; one grandson, Jaxon Phillips of Austin; one niece, Patsy Slaughter of Odessa; and two nephews, Pat Loyd Hart of Midland and Mike Hart of Midland. The family and friends will have a gathering from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening to celebrate his life at 113 Conet Drive. With his passing, we will always be aware of his absence as we take up the slack in our hearts and lives that he so willingly took for us while he lived. Memorials may be made to the Cal Farley Boys Ranch. Funeral services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. The Shepherd Near the twilight, in the Chinese year of lore one remembers the past, appearing in flashes and shadows, it fades into a fog on distant hills and valleys. A voice calls your name deep within the distance Shocked and confused, you linger, an old Shepherd you ignore it while tending to your flock The voice calls you again It is time to rest But what about the flock old one the flock will be fine, they are strong and will live on Rest and peace has come to an old soul The flock will live on, the wolves will not get them his memories have faded in the fog of the distant hills and valleys those who knew ye live on in remembrance. Finally the dawn has come! Goodbye old friend R.I.P. In remembrance of Loyd Hart (1921-2003), my grandfather Dadaw Jaxon Phillips 8/26/2003 [082703lou.jpg] Gaudelia Lou Landeros ODESSA Gaudelia Lou Landeros, 64, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2003, at Regency Hospital. She was born on October 7, 1938, in Colorado City, Texas, to Leonardo and Maria Valdez. She is survived by son, Joe Landeros III and his wife, Odelia, of Odessa; brother, Pete Valdez and his wife, Celia, of Odessa; sisters, Grace Herrera and husband, Manuel, of Odessa, Gloria Farmer and husband, Bob, of Odessa, Gladys Valdez of Dallas and GiGi Richardson and husband, Joe, of Irving; three grandchildren, Brook Dawson of Westbrook, Selena Landeros of Andrews, McKenzie Landeros of Odessa; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Dakota Dawson. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, August 24, 2003, at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, August 25, 2003, at St. Marys Catholic Church with the Reverends Francis Frey, Tom Kelly and David Herrera officiating. A private burial followed. Serving as pallbearers were Mark Valdez, Leonard Valdez, John David Valdez, Danny Herrera, Mary Hayes and Diana Urias. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the St. Judes Children Hospital. Services by Odessa Funeral Home. [082703brenda.jpg] Brenda Gay Nixon ODESSA Brenda Gay Nixon, 48, of Odessa passed away Saturday August 23, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. She was born February 10, 1955, in Menard, Texas. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with J.D. Vaughn officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, James and Mable Lee Nixon. She is survived by her husband, Rick Baker of Odessa; sons, Chad Doverspike and B.J. Stoudemire, both of Odessa; daughters, Melissa Siwy, Tammi Stoudemire and Anna Siwy, all of Odessa; stepparents, Jack and Ann Cockrell; brother, Bobby Baker of Odessa; sisters, Linda Nini Henderson and Katy Sullins, both of Odessa; grandchildren, Bryan, Christopher and Amber Doverspike, Alyssa and Ashley Flake and Trevor Stoudemire; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friend, Kathy Cook. [082703billy.jpg] Billy Ray Ritchie ODESSA Billy Ray Ritchie, 62, of Odessa died Monday, Aug. 25, 2003. He was born Oct. 16, 1940, in St. Joe, Texas. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Frank W. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Bill graduated from McCamey High School in 1957. He was an outstanding athlete, offered several scholarships, but chose to stay in West Texas and work in the oil fields. He worked as a construction superintendent until he purchased Corrosion Pipe and Supply, and later the Spanish Shield Liquor stores. He is preceded in death by his mother, Maude, father, Truman, and sister, Bonnie. He is survived by his wife, Marsha Zimmerhanzel Ritchie; his daughters, Cindy Storms of Odessa and children, Stormy and wife, Erin of Fort Worth and Tarena of Weatherford; Debbie Lea and husband, Bobby, of Odessa, and children, Stephen Lea of Jackson, Wyo., Kimberly Hays of Beaumont, Jonie and Jamie Lea of Odessa; Pam Ritchie and children, Cody and wife, Staci, and Amy of Odessa; Tammy Crawford and husband, Don, children Tyler, Melissa, Dallas and Allison of Frisco; Angela Bodwell and husband, Troy, and children, Trinity, Kaylee, Justin and Ashley of Odessa; Kristi Sinclair and son, Christopher Spencer, of Odessa; Stephanie Moon and husband, Alex, daughter, Hope, and any minute baby, Moon, of McLean; one son, Andy Ritchie of McLean; also by his brothers, Dale Ritchie and wife, Judy, of Marble Falls and Byron Ritchie and wife, Frances, of Hobbs, N.M.; his sisters, Gladys Roe of Oklahoma City, Pearline Lively and husband, Louis, of Monahans; Pauline Walton and husband, Marvin, of Oklahoma City, Dortha Lee Hart and husband, B.J., of Weatherford, and Mona Biggerstaff of Rainbow; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers are: Kelton Smith, Cody Ritchie, Mark Zimmerhanzel, David Zimmerhanzel, Dan Arney, Bobby Lea, Gary Kenny and Troy Bodwell. Visitation with the family will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Frank W. Wilson Funeral Chapel. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Thursday, August 28, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [082803eva.jpg] Eva Rodriguez Chavez ODESSA Eva was born in Fort Davis Aug. 4, 1925; following a brief illness gently and peacefully slipped into our Makers arms on Aug. 26, 2003, to be by the side of her GREATLY beloved husband Roman. She will be greatly missed by a large and loving family. She is survived by daughters, Frances Maldonado and husband, Rito, and Virginia Chavez; son, Roy R. Chavez and wife, Cynthia; grandchildren, Mark and Gabriel Maldonado and Irene Carrasco, Chris, Matt and Chelsea Chavez; sisters: Candida Ybarra, Anita Patterson and Aurora Calvert; great-grandchildren, Macy and Stephanie Maldonado, Carissa Carrasco, Donminik Dominquez and Kaitlyn Williams; and many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by brothers Fred and Henry Rodriguez. Many thanks to MCH-ICU and 5-C nursing staff. Great appreciation to Dr.s Sanford, Darr & Duhaylongsod. Services to be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Elizabeths Catholic Church. A Rosary to be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Sleep with the Angels. Love u triple/triple. Save us a place in heaven. See you then. [082803sam.jpg] Samuel Edsel Millwee ODESSA Samuel Edsel Millwee, 85, of Odessa passed away Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2003, at Hospice House. He was born on Nov. 4, 1917, to Samuel Summit and Nettie Mae Millwee in Sipe Springs, Texas. He married Bessie Self on Oct. 7, 1948, in Thomaston, Ga. Mr. Millwee retired from the United States Air Force on July 31, 1963, after 21 years of service to his country, including active duty during both World War II and the Korean War. He later retired from Dart Industries. His parents, one brother and one sister preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Bessie; his three daughters, Susan Beaty and husband, Rick, of Tampa, Fla., Tina Kent and husband, Kenneth, of Thomaston, Ga., and Judy Williams and husband, Nolan, of Odessa; one granddaughter, Keely Kent; two grandsons, Todd Rasco and Dylan Williams; one great-grandson, Tyler Rasco; and one brother, John Millwee of Midland. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2003, at Eisenhower Church of Christ with Burt Groves officiating. Arrangements are with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice House of Odessa or to Eisenhower Church of Christ. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster. [010102obitbner.gif] Friday, August 29, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [082903mario.jpg] Mario Pando Levario ODESSA Mario Pando Levario, 27, of Odessa passed away Monday, August 25, 2003, in Scott, La. He was born December 17, 1975, in Ojinaga, Mexico, to Ramon Sr. and Horetencia Levario. He was a Christian Catholic and employed with the City of Lafayette, La. His greatest desire was to find his purpose in life. Those who knew him understood his sense of humor. He was known for his laughter and constant joking. To his brothers and sister, he is remembered as their little brother. To his parents, he is remembered as the one who needed extra love. Mario ventured out of state in hopes of finding his purpose. His family that stayed behind prayed and hoped that he would. There to receive him with open arms were more family. During his stay he enjoyed his newfound friendship with Barry. The two spent most of their time with family and friends. In the short time together they explored the depth of life. With help from his loving brother, his sister-in-law and a local church the journey seemed fruitful. Back home his parents, brothers and sister rejoiced that things were going well. The day of the tragedy laid questions of uncertainty. Back at home his parents questioned; his only sister stunned; his brothers searched their feelings. There in Louisiana, his brother searched his heart. In the hours that followed a light beamed in the darkness. Maybe not all questions were answered, but the one question that was, was Marios purpose. There in, KOA Campground, Scott, La., many witnessed love, hope and life. The love for mankind, the hope of eternity and the purpose of life. Mario Levario will never be forgotten. He lives with the Father in heaven and in the hearts of those left behind. He was preceded in death by his son, Sebastian Chavez Levario. He is survived by son, Mario Alexis Levario of Odessa; parents, Ramon Sr. and Hortencia Levario of Odessa; brothers, Francisco Levario and wife, Ana, of Ojinaga, Carlos Levario of Odessa, Ramon Levario Jr. and wife, Juana, of Odessa, Edgar Levario of Odessa; sister, Maria L. Torres and husband, Isai, of Odessa; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers will be Gerardo Rodriguez, Arturo Ramos, Gabriel Ramirez, Felipe Ramirez, Joel Flotte, Jose Angel Flotte, Chris Apodaca and Amado Gonzales. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today, August 29, 2003, at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2003, at St. Josephs Catholic Church with Rev. Gilbert Rodriguez officiating. Interment to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Services by Odessa Funeral Home. [082903donald.jpg] Donald Earl Rardin ODESSA Funeral services for Donald Earl Rardin, 50, of Odessa are scheduled for 2 p.m Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003, at Odessa Bible Church with the Rev. Craig Kirkpatrick and Pastor Bob Thayer officiating. The family will receive visitors at Hubbard-Kelly from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Mr. Rardin went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003, at Hospice House. He was born Oct. 28, 1952, in Alamogordo, N.M., to his parents, Blackie and Jaunice Rardin. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. He was committed to serving God, his family and his community. He instilled in his family a deep love for the Lord and Christian values. He was an Elder at Odessa Bible Church, where he and his family attended for 20 years, and was the owner of Odessa Cash Registers. He was survived by his wife of 27 years, Delie; his son, James Rardin of Odessa; four daughters, Janet Lewis and husband, Hunter, Kristin Rardin, Andrea Rardin and Debbie Rardin, all of Odessa; his parents, Blackie and Jaunice Rardin of Alamogordo, N.M.; four brothers, Tommy Rardin, Johnny Rardin and wife, Linda, Ronny Rardin and wife, Bridgette, and Jerry Rardin and wife, Tammy, all of Alamogordo; two grandchildren, Meagan and Heath Lewis, both of Odessa; and many friends and loved ones. 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] Saturday, August 30, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [083003sandra.jpg] Sandra Nell Holifield MIDLAND Sandra Nell Holifield, beloved wife, precious mother and adored grandmother entered into eternal rest and peace with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 28, 2003, in Midland, Texas. Sandra was born September 16, 1939, in Smackover, Ark., to James J. Orr and Valree Smith Orr. The family relocated to Notrees, Texas, when Sandra was twelve years old and then moved to Odessa when she was sixteen. When Sandra was eighteen years old, she married Steve Lemuel Holifield in McCamey, Texas. They moved to Crane six months after their marriage where they lived for thirty-six years before relocating to Midland. Sandra was preceded in death by her dear son, James Jeffrey Holifield; mother, Valree Orr McCauley; father-in-law, Lemuel Holifield; mother-in-law, Pearl Holifield; and brother, James J. Orr Jr. She leaves behind to mourn her passing her husband of forty-five years, Steve Holifield; son, Steve Holifield Jr. and wife, Lisa, and four precious grandchildren, Landry, Lindsay, Laramie and Jake Holifield. Also surviving Sandra are her father, James J. Orr and wife, Mary; sister Jackie Newcom; brother, John William Orr and wife, Mary Louise; sister, Amy Buchanan; sister-in-law, Linda Orr; sister-in-law, Frances Busby; brother-in-law, Ridgely Holifield and wife, Barbara. Sandra also leaves behind her dear aunt, Helen Orr Thompson. She is survived by her nieces, Angie Ellis, Kacey Saladino, Tish Buchanan, Marquita May and Amy Sawyer, and nephews Michael and William Buchanan, Will and Lee Orr, Stewart Groves and Jason and Cameron Holifield. She also leaves behind several great-nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved dearly. She is the beloved godmother of Will Orr and has a special namesake, great-niece, Kassandra Elizabeth Ellis. Special cousins Sunny Albrecht and husband, Joel, Edward Smith and wife, Lucia Ann, Randy Johnson and wife, Donnelle, and Tommy Johnson and wife, Karen, also survive her. Sandra will be remembered by so many in such special ways and with such fond memories it is impossible to list them all, but her roles as wife, mother and grandmother were always the most dear to her. She and husband Steve shared a love and bond for over forty-five years. Her sons Steve Jr. and Jeff shared a loving and caring relationship with their precious mother that was unique in many ways. To them, Mama was the reason for all the good in their lives. Sandra was lovingly and affectionately called Nana by her four grandchildren who were the lights of her life. Landry Allison was the first grandchild with whom Sandra shared a very special bond and relationship. Lindsay Jo Nell was her second special girl and then came twins Laramie and Jake who always kept Nana on her toes. One of Sandras priorities in life was making wonderful and lasting memories for her family and those closest to her. Some of her most special times were spent with family and friends at the family ranch in Menard, Texas. All would agree that she was successful in making times spent with her lasting memories. We will love and miss you always sweet and dear Sandra but know that you have found eternal peace and happiness with your Lord Jesus Christ. Your struggle with pain and sickness has come to an end. God bless and keep you always. Sandra was a member of First Baptist Church, Crane, Texas. While living in Crane, Sandra was a member of the Crane Garden Club and also the American Cancer Society. She was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi. Pallbearers for Sandra are Stan Albrecht, Edward Smith, Ridgely Holifield, Phillip Ellis, Boyd Hoppy Murchison, Jose Mireles and Mike Eaton. Honorary pallbearers are her nephews: Jason and Cameron Holifield, Stuart Groves, Michael Buchanan, Will and Lee Orr. Visitation is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, August 30, 2003, at Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy., Midland, Texas. Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 2003, at Crestview Baptist Church, 3300 Thomas, Midland, Texas 79703, with Rabbi Ron Aaronson-Congregation Beth Messiah of Houston, Texas, officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. [083002ruby.jpg] Ruby E. Weldon ODESSA Graveside services for Ruby E. Weldon, 88, of Odessa, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Rev. Curtis Brewer officiating. She passed away Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003, at her residence. Mrs. Weldon was born Jan. 4, 1915, in Izora, Texas, to her parents, Robert Lee and Mittie Popie Morgan Murphy. She married John P. Weldon Oct. 31, 1942, in Decatur, Texas. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and had come to Odessa in Sept., 1945. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a division of the Shriners. She was Baptist. She is survived by her nephews, Jack Manning of Odessa, Buren Hoffman of Llano, John Edward Miller Jr. of Indian Harbor Beach, Fla., and Lyndon Earl Miller of Evans, Ga.; and her nieces, Patricia Hoffman Roush of Las Vegas, Nev., Wilhamena Miller Potter of Westminister, Calif., Virginia Marie Miller of Los Angeles, Calif., Irma Lee Miller Stites of Moore Park, Calif., and Louella Young Duncan of Alexandria, Va. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Pruitt Murphy and James Murphy; and her sisters, Odelia Ada Miller, Iva Mae Hamilton, Victoria Lorena Young and Letha Ava Murphy Hoffman. 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] Sunday, August 31, 2003 Permian Basin Obituaries Obituaries Index Home _________________________________________________________________ [083103Beck.jpg] Kenneth Don Beck ODESSA Kenneth Don Beck, beloved husband, father and grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday morning, Aug. 29, 2003. He was born April 9, 1937, in Mungerville to Abner and Mamie Beck. He graduated from Lamesa High School in 1956. He married Exie Myra Beck on Feb. 15, 1959. They had known each other all their lives and had dated since 1955. They had two children, Donna Loucreshia Belt of Odessa and Nancy Diane Worsham, also of Odessa. He was with the Lamesa Police Department for five years. Then he went to work for the Texas Department of Public Safety for 11 years. He went to work for Hobbs Trailers in 1976, now J & B Trailers and Equipment. He retired as a partsman from J & B Trailers in December 2002, after 26 years. He and Myra traveled California to New York since March. He was a very active member of Life Unlimited Church since 1986. He worked in the Healing Rooms at Life Unlimited praying for the sick. He also was an usher and did a lot of maintenance work for the church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abner and Mamie Beck; and brothers, Darrell and Ronald Dean Beck. He is survived by his wife, Myra; and daughters, Donna and Diane; and seven grandchildren, Brittany Ruppert of York Town, Kimberly Kinney of Odessa, Casey, Ashley and Joie Belt of Odessa, Matthey Worsham of Midland and Kayla Worsham of Odessa; two great-grandchildren, Ethan (Kinney) Scheible of Odessa and Aubrie LeAnn Ruppert of York Town; brothers, JC Beck of McCallister, Okla., the Rev. Harold Gene of Temple, Doy Lee Beck of Wiseman, Ark., Jerry Beck of Lamesa and William Beck of Tulsa, Okla.; and sisters, Dorothy Faye Faulkenberry of Tuscon, Ariz., and Frances Allison of Orcale, Ariz. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Life Unlimited with Pastor Don Palmer officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. [083103Brumelle.jpg] Leota J. Brumelle ODESSA Memorial services for Leota J. Brumelle, 86, of Odessa will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Sunset Memorial Chapel with Curtis Brewer officiating. A private family interment will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services are under direction of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Brumelle passed away Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003, in Odessa. She was born June 14, 1917, in Mt. Vernon, Ill., and married Clarence Lee Brumelle in 1936, in Lewisville, Texas. He preceded her in death in 1981. She owned and operated Leotas Wedding Service for 17 years. She was also a secretary at Crockett Junior High and a member of the Eastern Star. She has been a resident of Odessa since 1936 and a longtime member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include twin sons, Kenneth and wife Sharon of Odessa and Kendell and wife Gayle of Evergreen, Colo.; one granddaughter, Jenni Brumelle of Arlington, Va.; four grandsons, Colin and Justin of Vancouver, British Columbia, Bret and wife Michelle of Portland, Ore. and Sean of Denver, Colo.; daughter-in-law, Karen Brumelle of Vancouver; one sister, Olive Chambers of Tulsa, Okla.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her oldest son, Shelby Brumelle in September of 2001. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Odessa. [083103Hamlin.jpg] Barbara Day Hamlin ODESSA Barbara Day Hamlin, 77, passed from this world from a lengthy illness on Aug. 28, 2003, after a rich full life of activity within her church, AWANA Club and Epsilon Sigma Alpha. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born to the Rev. and Mrs. Walter F. Day on Jan. 12, 1926, in Moline, Ill. She was a teacher for 23 years until she retired. She married Thomas Hamlin on Dec. 24, 1955, in McAllen, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Eva Day; and infant brother, Walter Day Jr.; her sister, Dorthy Kratovil; and granddaughter Tiffany Dietderich. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Hamlin; daughter, Martha Cirrincione and husband Mike; and son, Matthew Hamlin; her grandchildren, Jana Mosley and husband Chris, Kacee Hamlin, Jeremy, Thomas, and Brianna Dietderich and Michael Cirrincione II and Brandi Stewart; her great-grandchildren, Jada and Christopher Mosley; and many wonderful friends. The family will be accepting guests from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, 2003, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 1, 2003, at Odessa Bible Church with the Rev. Bob Thayer officiating, and at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003, in Hurst, Texas, with the Rev. William Matthews officiating. Burial will follow at Flower Mound Cemetery in Flower Mound, Texas. Funeral services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. [083103Iaderosa.jpg] Andrew Iaderosa ODESSA Andrew Iaderosa, 83, of Odessa, passed away Saturday, Aug. 30, at Hospice House of Odessa. He was born Dec. 8, 1919, in Everett, Mass. Andrew was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired carpenter and a member of St. Stephens Catholic Church. A rosary will be said at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003, in the Frank W. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. He is survived by his daughter, Kathy Schlegel and husband Tom of Odessa; stepsons, Tommy Cherney of Toms River, N.J., and Rudolph Cherney of Middletown, N.J.; brothers, Carmine Iaderosa of Holmdel, N.J., and Joseph Iaderosa of Baltimore; sisters, Serafina Infante of Cream Ridge, N.J. and Rosemarie Cresci of Holmdel, N.J.; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Andrew was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Catherine and one sister, Vincenza Piscitelli. Memorials may be sent to St. Stephens Catholic Church and Hospice House of Odessa. Clarence Calvin Maxwell EASTLAND Clarence Calvin Maxwell, 70, of San Angelo, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003, in Eastland Cemetery in Eastland. He was born Jan. 4. 1933, in Carbon, Texas. He married Christine Lucke on Nov. 8, 1952, in Gorman. Mr. Maxwell worked for Phillips Petroleum for 41 years, retiring in Crane in 1994 and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He and his wife moved to San Angelo in 1996. He was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Julia Maxwell; one sister, Grace Lynn Maxwell; and three brothers, Aubrey Maxwell, J.M. Maxwell and Elzie Maxwell. He is survived by his wife, Christine Maxwell of San Angelo; four daughters, Janet Terry of Point, Regena Tucker and husband Glenn of Odessa, Sharon Hooker and husband Marcus of San Angelo and Joanna Hatley of Odessa; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, four brothers, Harrell Maxwell and Bert Maxwell, both of Borger, Lee Roy Maxwell of Eastland and Glenn Maxwell of Moscow, Kan.; two sisters, Faye Bond of Odessa and Inez Davenport of Fort Worth. Arrangements by Johnsons Funeral Home. Thomas Tommy Frazier Pierce III ODESSA Thomas Tommy Frazier Pierce III, 45, of Odessa, passed away Saturday Aug. 30, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 2, 2003, at Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Dean Kelm officiating. Honorary pallbearers will include Lyle Debolt, Vernon Debolt, Paul Debolt, Hal Lambert Sr., Lewis Lambert, Bynum Vincent, Peter Capella and Marks Gillham. Mr. Pierce was born Dec. 14, 1957, in Odessa. He lived in Odessa all of his life. He graduated from Odessa High School, and also attended UTPB, Odessa College, and Texas A&M University. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his father, T.F. Pierce II; and his grandfather, Kelly A. Douglas. Survivors include, his mother, Barbara Ridge and husband Dean of Odessa; two sisters, Jeanna Payne and husband Roger of Duncan, Okla., and Carol Ann Rice and husband Teddy of Wetauga, Texas; his grandmother, Christine Douglas of Odessa; an aunt, Brenda Vincent of Odessa; two uncles, K.A. Douglas Jr. of Odessa and William Boyd Douglas of California; and 3 nieces, Audra Ann Payne, and Tracy and Angie Rice. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Teen Challenge in Odessa, or Redeemer Lutheran Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. [083103Wood.jpg] Helen Jack Peggy Wood MIDLAND Helen Jack Peggy Wood passed away Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2003, at her home in Midland. Peggy was born Nov. 17, 1921, to Charles and Anna Keen in Graham, Texas, and was a descendant of the early settlers of Texas. She attended school in Olney, graduating from Olney High School in 1939. Peggy then went on to North Texas State Teachers College in Denton. After graduation, she taught school and was a librarian in Brownfield and Van Horn. Peggy eventually moved to Midland in 1949, and in 1950 started work at Humble Oil and Refining, which in time became Exxon. She worked for Exxon for 36 years, retiring July 31, 1986. Peggy loved to needle point, crochet and work crossword puzzles. She was a long time member of Bellview Baptist Church. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Beatrice Sue Keen. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Charles and DeLora Wood of Odessa, Texas; her daughter and son-in-law, Jo Anna and Mike Minter of Sanger, Texas; grandchildren, LaDonna Chism of Odessa, Charles Wood Jr. of Annandale, Va., and John Wood of Odessa; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Matthew, Trinidad and Devin Wood; and her sister Mildred Harrison of New Orleans. Funeral Services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003, at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Myron Unruh officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Memorials may be directed to Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Crippled Children, 2201 Welborn St., Dallas, TX, 75219, or you may call (800) 421-1121, and Odessa Christian School at 2000 Doran Drive Odessa, TX, 79761 or you can call 362-6311. _________________________________________________________________ Top | Obituaries Index | Home Copyright © 1999-2003 Odessa American. All rights reserved. Refer comments to Webmaster.