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Sam Golden
MONAHANS — Sam Golden, 76, of Monahans, a retired driller, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003, at Ward Memorial Hospital.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Monahans Memorial cemetery with the Rev. Owen Sharp officiating. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home.
He was born in Whitney and had lived in Monahans for 36 years. He was an Army veteran.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Ruby Golden of Monahans; sons, Billy Gene Golden of Alpine and Sammy Ray Golden of Monahans; daughter, Shirley Jo Townsend of Monahans; brothers, Gary Golden of Athens and Leldon Golden of Levelland; sisters, Joann Glenn of Tatum, N.M., Mary Lou Lyler of Fort Worth; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Nancy Harris
ODESSA — Nancy Sue Harris, 54, of Odessa, a nurse, died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003, at her residence.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mertzon cemetery. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
She was born in San Angelo. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Kenneth Harris James Gideon both of Odessa; brother, Kenneth Spoonts of Anchorage, Alaska; and two grandchildren.
Vernon McCasland
ODESSA — Vernon D. McCasland, 81, of Odessa, a retired repairman, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003, at his residence.
Services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Mark Riley officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
He was born in Ralls. He was Baptist.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Doris McCasland of Odessa; sons, John McCasland and Marty McCasland, both of Midland; daughter, Charlotte West of Odessa and Cheryl Bavousett of Seagraves; step-daughters, Peggy Hamilton of Hobbs, N.M., Pat Mayo of Longview, and Sandra McBride of Phoenix; sister, Ethylene Skaggs of Early; 14 grandchildren; and 36 great-grandchildren.
Jose Mesa
FORT STOCKTON — Jose M. Mesa, 94, a retired concrete mason, of Fort Stockton died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003, in Fort Stockton.
Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be at Fort Stockton Catholic cemetery. Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home.
He was born in Fort Stockton and was a lifelong resident. He was Catholic.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Juliana Mesa of Fort Stockton; son, Isidro Mesa of Fort Worth; daughter, Rosella Vasquez of Del Rio; brother, Domingo Mesa of Fort Stockton; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Joe Price
ODESSA — Joe Gary Price Sr., 52, of Odessa, a driver, died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital.
Services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Eagle’s Lodge, 519 E, Seventh St. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
He was born in Odessa and was a lifelong resident.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Shirley Price of Odessa; sons, Joe Gary Price Jr. of Odessa and Mike Dunn of Buffalo Gap; daughter, Teesha Price of Buffalo Gap; parents, Dene and B.J. Sims of Odessa; brothers, Larry Price and John Price, both of Odessa; sisters, Janice Price of Odessa and Mary Pat Sims of Baton Rouge, La.; and five grandchildren.
Gabino Rosa
STANTON — Gabino Rosa, 88, a retired construction worker, of Stanton died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003, in Stanton.
Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. George Thirumangalam officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic cemetery. Arrangements by Stanton Memorial Funeral Home and Chapel.
He was born in El Gercino. He was Catholic.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Irene Leyva of Stanton; sons, Rolando Rosa and Gabino Rosa, both of Hobbs, N.M., and Harvey Rosa of Fredericksburg; daughters, Irma Martinez of Big Spring, Mary Ortiz of Stanton, Sandra Nunez of Van Horn. Lorenza Rosa and Delma Hinton, both of Odessa, and Veronica Garza of Fredericksburg; sisters, Juana Garza of Stanton, America Alaniz of Rio Grande City, and Josefa Alaniz of Sinton; brothers, Genaro Rosa of Stanton, Gumecindo Rosa and Candido Rosa, both of Rio Grande City, and Gilberto Rosa of Urin; 34 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren.
Edwin Hendrick
ODESSA — Edwin Henry “Chunky” Hendrick, 83, of Odessa, died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2003, in Odessa.
Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Robert Lea Jr.
Robert Lea Jr., 84, passed away March 7, 2003, at Parks Methodist Nursing Home in Odessa.
He was born May 10, 1918, in Archer City, Texas to Robert and Mary Lea. Robert was Methodist. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Braswell.
Robert married
Maxine Jones Sept. 3, 1950, in Odessa, Texas, and was a resident of Odessa since 1959. He was a Primary Flight Instructor pilot in World War II. He then attended school at UT of Austin where he received a degree in pharmacology. Robert was employed for 12 years by L&H Drug Co.; he also worked for Nelson Pharmacy and the Pharmacy in Furrs grocery store upon retirement.
The family of Robert Lea would like to express many thanks to the staff at Parks Methodist and to the Hospice House for providing the utmost loving care to their loved one.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Lea; his son, Harold Lea; brother, Jimi Steding; and sister, Martha Lea.
He is survived by his son, Bobby Lea and wife Debbie of Odessa; brother, George Steding of Jacksonville, Texas; sister, Marie McClendon of Odessa; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth “Betty” Lea of Nash, Texas; grandchildren, Pam McWilliams and husband David, Teresa Wallace and husband Donnie, John Lea, Stephen Lea, Kimberly Hays, Jonie Lea and Jamie Lea; great-grandchildren, Candace Wallace, Randy Wallace, David McWilliams and Amanda Lea; and great-great-grandchild, Genises Wallace.
Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
George Bugg Sr.
ODESSA — Today we celebrate the life and memory of our beloved husband, brother, father and grandfather, George Wilburn Bugg Sr. George was a loving family man. He was born Dec. 22, 1932, in Big Spring. He was a warm, funny, kind-hearted and generous person who never met a stranger. He was known as “Big Daddy” to his six children and 17 grandchildren.
George loved God and served the Lord as a member of The Lutheran Church of the Risen Lord.
George served his country as a Corporal in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. For eighteen years George worked as a salesman for several major companies. He also worked many years as a meat cutter. George had a great love of children and his community as was evident in his service as crossing guard for the Odessa Police department. He was passionate about camping and the outdoors and treasured spending time with his family each year at the Bugg Family Reunion. George had a wonderful talent for music and storytelling. He greatly enjoyed entertaining his family and friends with his songs and stories.
He greatly influenced the lives of many people, especially his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
George loved life and was always quick with a funny story, song or joke. He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege to have known him.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Bugg of Odessa; sons, George W. Bugg Jr. and wife Patricia of Odessa, Eric Bugg and wife Sharon of Corsicana and Joseph Bugg and wife Michelle of Salt Lake City, Utah; daughters, Laura Bratton and husband Barry of Odessa, Rita Steinhart and husband Robert of Bartlesville, Okla. and Stephanie Maughan and husband Larry of Lubbock; brother, the Rev. David Bugg and wife Diana of Corsicana; sisters, Jeanette Hoover and husband Jack of Corpus Christi; Gloria Burch and husband Larry of Odessa; sister, the Rev. Dixie Autry and husband John of Cleburne; and 17 grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2003, at The Lutheran Church Of The Risen Lord with the Rev. James Otterness and the Rev. David Bugg officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Pearly Gates
A poem written in remembrance of George Wilburn Bugg
By Ashleigh Bugg
Pearly Gates are opening wide
to beckon this cheerful spirit to come inside.
All who came before him gather near,
and there is much laughter and cheer,
Though those who are left on Earth are sad and in a daze,
we know he is up in heaven worshiping God with honor and praise.
And though we all say we wish we had him with us for one more day,
we know, as he looks down on us from above,
he looks with tender, heart-warming love.
Samuel ‘Sammy’ Columbus Dees
ODESSA — Samuel “Sammy” C. Dees, 63, passed away Friday, March 7, 2003, at Regency Hospital in Odessa. He was born Jan. 31, 1940, to Samuel D. and Adell R. Dees in San Antonio, Texas.
Sammy loved to joke, smoke and flirt. In his younger years, he enjoyed horse racing, poker, dancing, and his dog, Chico and being with his many friends. He enjoyed old time rock and roll and keeping up with the news.
He was a resident of Deerings Nursing and Rehab for the last fifteen years. His many friends at Deerings will miss him terribly.
He was father to five children; Candace Connor, his youngest, he loved dearly. She lives in Houston.
Graveside services are scheduled for 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at Ector County cemetery.
Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
