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Billy Joe Ashabranner
ODESSA — Billy Joe Ashabranner, age 74, of Odessa passed away Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, in Odessa. He was born April 30, 1928 in Ada, Okla. to Jim & Annie Jordan. He married
Fannie Daniels on Sept. 2, 1976 in Odessa.
He moved to Odessa in 1955 from Ada. He was a unit operator in the oilfield.
Mr. Ashabranner is survived by his wife, Fannie Ashabranner of Odessa, his brothers William and Johnny Wall, his sisters, Betty Allen, Susie James and Patricia Odom and several nephews and nieces, all of Ada.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Patsy Clark.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 2002, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Terry Wright officiating.
Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Funeral services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Calvin V. Milburn
ODESSA — Hon. Calvin V. Milburn, age 86, of Odessa, passed away Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. He was born Jan. 22, 1916 in Corsicana, Texas.
He married
Jeanne Cooper in Odessa on Oct. 21, 1950. She predeceased him in February 2001.
He was a graduate of Texas A&M and received his law degree from the University of Texas. He served as County Attorney, Ector County, 1957-59; Judge, 7th Administrative Judicial District, 1972-76; Judge, 161st District Court, 1957-59; and 70th Judicial Court, Ector County, 1959-78 (retired).
He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang, Chamber of Commerce and State Bar of Texas.
He is survived by his daughter and son in law, Linda and Tom Meier of San Angelo; his grandson, Jeffrey M. Correa and wife Christy of Canyon Lake; and two great-grandchildren, Clinton and Ginny Correa.
A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 20, 2002, with the Rev. Steve Trout officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to the Edna Gladney Fund, 6300 John Ryan Drive, Fort Worth, TX, 76132, or Meals on Wheels.
Funeral Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Barbara Marrs
ODESSA — Barbara Marrs, 73, of Odessa died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002, at her residence.
Services are pending with Odessa Funeral Home.
Clarence Dunaway
ODESSA — Clarence H. Dunaway, 91, of Odessa passed away Monday, Dec. 9, 2002. He was born Nov. 23, 1911. He married
Georgia Sanders on Jan. 18, 1934, and she preceded him in death Feb. 12, 1999, after their 65th wedding anniversary.
They had been residents of Odessa since 1955 coming from Hobbs, N.M. Mr. Dunaway was a 32nd degree mason and a longtime rig builder and finished his career as an inspector for A.T.& T. for the construction of microwave towers.
He was preceded in death by six brothers, Mike, Jessie, Earl, Bill, Arthur and Pete.
He is survived by sons, C.H. Dunaway Jr. of Santa Fe, N.M., Bryce J. Dunaway of Atlanta, Ga.; and sister, Carmen Henson of Hobbs, N.M.
Public visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, at Hubbard-Kelly Chapel.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Shellie Lance Mills
ODESSA — Shellie Lance Mills, 30, of Odessa passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002, at her residence. She was born Sept. 25, 1972, in Odessa to Eugene and Joann Branum Lance. She was a Member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She married
Henry Mills in Odessa.
Her greatest accomplishments were her three children Andrea, Dillon and Stevie, She loved them dearly, also her godson Ian whom she helped bring into this world. Shellie will be remembered for her loving, giving, sweet spirit, and we all will remember her beautiful smile and contagious laugh.
She is survived by her husband, Henry of Odessa; son, Dillon John Lynch; daughters, Andrea Brook Alford and Stevie Taytum Mills, both of Odessa; parents, Virginia Joann Lance and Edward Eugene Lance; grandparents, Freda and Orville Lance; brother, Nick Lance of Odessa; sisters, Ginger Evans of Dallas and Tanya Brinlee of Granbury; aunts and uncles, Ronnie and Tammy Lauderdale, Sylvia and Max Boatman, June Long, Betty Denett; godmother, Julie Cichy; and godson, Ian Cichy.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2011 N. Washington Ave. with Bishop Allen Pitt officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Nick Lance, Marcus Evans, Joey Brinlee, David Cichy, Ronnie J. Lauderdale, Ronnie Lauderdale, Chance Bretz and Donald Dennett.
Services entrusted to Odessa Funeral Home.
Arnulfo Juarez
ODESSA — Arnulfo Juarez, 51, of Odessa passed away Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002, in Ojinaga, Mexico. He was born April 3, 1951, in Cuchillo Parado, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Felipe and Santos Juarez. He was married
to Luz Maria Paredes. He was self employed and was Christian.
He is preceded in death by his son, Arnulfo Juarez Jr., and sister, Alma Nieto. He is survived by his wife, Luz Maria Paredes Juarez of Odessa; son, Jamie Juarez and wife Olivia of Odessa, Jason Perez, Anthony Juarez, Adrian Juarez and Andres Juarez, all of Odessa; daughters, Frances Rodriguez and husband Jesse of Odessa, Alma Juarez and Angela Juarez, both of Odessa; parents, Felipe Nieto, mother, Santos J. Ortiz and step-father Nicolas Ortiz, all of Odessa; brothers, Ysidro Juarez, Pablo Ortiz, Nicky Ortiz, Pedro Ortiz, Rene Nieto, Roberto Nieto and Cucu Nieto, all of Odessa; sisters, Maria Ortiz, Rosa Renteria, Lydia Pallen and Bertha Nieto, all of Odessa; grandchildren A.J. Juarez III, Sage Juarez, Isaiah Juarez, Jordan Juarez, Alexis Juarez, Jesalyn Rodriguez and Jaden Perez, all of Odessa.
Rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002, at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002, with Fr. Gilbert Rodriguez officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill cemetery. Services by Odessa Funeral Home.
Beatrice ‘Bea’ Vossler
ODESSA — Beatrice “Bea” Vossler, 85, of Odessa passed away Monday, Dec. 9, 2002, at her residence. She was born Jan. 25, 1917, in Dallas. She graduated from Sunset High School in Dallas and received a four-year scholarship to Dallas College. She was a bookkeeper for Pinkies for many years before retiring in 1979. She was a pink lady at Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of Bethany Christian Church. She enjoyed knitting and loved to play bridge.
She is survived by her son, Travis Vossler and wife Lavon of Odessa; brother, Earl B. Young of Atlanta, Ga.; five grandchildren, Kevin Vossler, Chad Smith and wife Genevieve, Nikki Natvig and husband Todd, LeeAnn James and husband Cory, and Brian Vossler and his wife Keisha; and six great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Robert Scofield officiating.
The family requests memorials may be made to Bethany Christian Church or Home Hospice.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Luis Quinonez
ODESSA — Luis Estevan Quinonez, 28, of Thorton, Colo., died Monday, Dec. 23, 2002, at his residence.
Services are pending with Martinez Funeral Home.
Wilbur Charles “Abe” Collins
MONAHANS — Wilbur Charles “Abe” Collins, 73, passed away Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002, at his residence in Monahans.
Mr. Collins was born March 8, 1929 in Wichita Falls to Harry H. and Agnes Collins. He married
Martha Bell Kinman Oct. 7, 1946 in Marfa. He was a 61-year resident of Monahans and a retired District Superintendent for Bass Enterprise. He was a member of the 3rd and Dwight Church of Christ in Monahans.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. today at the 3rd and Dwight Church of Christ in Monahans. Burial will follow at the Monahans Memorial cemetery under the direction of Heritage Funeral Home. Greg Holly will officiate.
Mr. Collins was preceded in death by his loving wife Martha on Feb. 27, 1993; his parents, Agnes Boals Collins Aug. 16, 1993 and Harry H. Collins May 30, 1996; one sister, Edna Lea Dec. 29, 1926; one brother, Harry H. Collins Jan. 14, 2001; one son-in-law, Kevin Perry Oct. 7, 1981; and one great-granddaughter, Lacy Lea Collins Sept. 8, 1993.
He is survived by one daughter, Teresa Perry of Monahans; five sons and daughter-in-laws, Charles and Mary Collins of Monahans, Dennis and Sue Collins of Monahans, Frank and Jackie Collins of Midland, Eddie and Norma Collins of Jal, N.M. and Michael and Carla Collins of Athens.
He is survived by 15 grandchildren, Brandon and Traci Collins of Colorado City, Ross and Rickette Collins of Nashville, Ark., Leahdesa Hilburn of Monahans, Abe and Alexis Collins of Huntsville, Tara and Mike Salisbury of San Angelo, Christan Collins of Dallas, Clay and Essie Collins of Midland, Michelle Spaulding of Midland, Michael and Holly Collins of Fort Worth, Angela Pavao of St. Petersburg, Fla., James and Katrina Collins of Roswell, N.M., Amanda and Jason Sansom of Lubbock, Jody and Rachel Perry of Lubbock, Logan Collins of Athens and Mikayla Collins of Athens.
He is survived by 15 great-grandchildren, Tyler, Blake and Kamryn Collins of Colorado City, Blaire and Ashleigh Collins of Nashville, Ark., Dailey Hilburn of Monahans, Matthew Salisbury of San Angelo, Kacey and Whitney Collins of Midland, Kaleigh and Kutter Spaulding of Midland, Cameron Collins of Fort Worth, Kody and Conner Collins of Roswell, and Brianna Sansom of Lubbock. Also four great-grandchildren expected in 2003.
He is survived by three sisters and brother-in-laws, Grace and Danny Greenwood of Monahans, Frances and Ray Mincey of Brownfield and Josephine and Melvin Reynolds of Gilmer; one brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Gail Collins of Kermit; and one sister-in-law, Cathy Collins of Fort Stockton.
Floyd Lee Garrett
EARLY — Services for Floyd Lee Garrett, 57, of Lake Brownwood are scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the Heartland Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Richard Hetzel officiating.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, at Kilgore Memorial Gardens cemetery in Kilgore with Cliff Brunson officiating.
Mr. Garrett died Friday, Dec. 28, 2002, in the comfort of his home after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born June 2, 1945, in Camden, Ark. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy “Dot” Walker; and a sister, Meibrey Tollison.
Mr. Garrett retired as Deputy Chief of the Odessa Police Department and was also an independent business owner. He had been resident of Lake Brownwood since 1991, formerly of Odessa. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving his country through the United States Navy. He received his bachelors degree from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. He was a Baptist.
Survivors include two daughters and son-in-laws, Lee Ann and Bob Hein of Kilgore and Dee Dee and Mike Sherrod, all of Kilgore; two brothers, Theron Alley and Bill Walker, both of Odessa; his father, Edward C. Walker of Odessa; four grandchildren, Jacki, Jami and Jeri Hein and Justin Sherrod, all of Kilgore; a companion of five years, Sheila Hamlin and her sons, Steven and Derek Hamlin, all of Kilgore; and several nieces and nephews.
Services are entrusted to Heartland Funeral Home of Early.
Norman W. Whitefield
ABILENE — Services for Norman W. Whitefield, 81, of Abilene are scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the Elliott-Hamil Chapel of Memories, 542 Hickory St., with Dr. Bill Green and Dr. John Stevens officiating.
Interment will follow in Cedar Hill cemetery under the direction of Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home of Abilene.
Mr. Whitefield died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002, at an Abilene medical center. He was born Feb. 18, 1921 to Emmitt Polk and Mable Howland Whitefield in Sinton. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1939. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II; the Mediterranean Theater of War in Italy with the 12th Air Force; the 85th Squadron of the 47th Bomb Group; and as a pilot flying 60 bombing missions in the A20 bomber.
Mr. Whitefield married
Joyce Marie Fulbright on Dec. 7, 1943, in McLean. He completed his education with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Abilene Christian College (now Abilene Christian University) in 1947. He attended New York-Phoenix School of Design in New York. He received a Master of Art History degree from the University of Denver and attended Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio for post-graduate studies. He worked at Abilene Christian University from 1948 until his retirement in 1990. He was Associate Professor of Art, who specialized in art history. He was also the Head of the Art Department for about 20 years prior to retirement; and the Director of the Shore Art Gallery on the ACU campus. He was a member of the University Church of Christ.
Mr. Whitefield was past president of the Creative Art Club of Abilene and member of Abilene Fine Arts Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and Kimbell Museum in Fort Worth.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Melvin Whitefield and Doyle Whitefield; and one sister, Ouida Whitefield.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Whitefield of Abilene; a brother-in-law and a sister-in-law, James and Frances Fulbright of Abilene; and several nieces and nephews.
