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Paul James Burns
POTTSVILLE — Paul James Burns, 71 years of age, left this world Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003, to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born on April 4, 1931, in Fouke, Ark.
Mr. Burns left behind many close friends and family. He was member of Bible Freewill Baptist Church. He loved his church and church family. He served as a Corporal U.S. Army, belonged to the El Paso Scottish Rite, 32 degree Mason with the Midland Masonic Lodge # 623.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother and a son, Jerrall Scott Burns. He is survived by his wife, Mary of Odessa; daughters, Marsha Owens and husband, Jeff, of Stephenville, Loree Cease and husband, Richard, of Sherman and Shawna Rodriquez and husband, Joe, of San Angelo; sons, Jordan Burns of Oklahoma, Paul W. Burns and wife, Trina, of Midland and Don Miller of Odessa; brothers, Edgar Dale Burns of Stanford and Jarrell Burns of Odessa; sisters, Mary E. Kuykendall of Midland, Dorothy McKinzie of Odessa and Patricia Neal of Magnolia; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Masonic graveside services have been set for 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2003, at the Pecan Wells cemetery in Pottsville, Texas, with Chaplain Leroy Griffin officiating.
Services by Odessa Funeral Home.
Naomi Isabell Harris
MIDLAND — Naomi Isabell Harris passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003, in Midland.
Naomi was born to George and Nellie Ewing February 3, 1926, in Logan County, Ark. She resided in Odessa, Texas, for over 30 years. In 1984 her life and relationship with God were transformed by the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. A special thanks is extended to Sienne Care Center for the love and care given to her for the past seven months.
She is survived by her daughters, Carol Smith and her husband, Jim, of Clovis, N.M., and Jean Parker and her husband, Jimmie, of Midland; grandchildren, Kevin and his wife, Tommie Smith, of Clovis, N.M., Kristi Smith of Clovis, N.M., Michelle and her husband, Gregg Hammon, of Midland and Greg Garner of Cincinnati, Ohio; three great-grandchildren, Cordell Hammon of Midland and Brock and Breanna Smith of Clovis, N.M.; and other extended family members, Laurie and her husband, Justin Wade, and their children, Emily and Gracie of Lewisville, Texas, and Shellie Parker of Odessa, Texas.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003, at the First United Methodist Glass Chapel with Reverend Jan Reed officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.
Timmy R. Hodges
ODESSA — Timmy R. Hodges, 36, of Odessa passed away Monday, Feb. 10, 2003, at Hospice House. He was born October 15, 1966, in Germany.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sunset Memorial Chapel, interment to follow. Services by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
Timmy was a lifetime resident of Odessa. He attended OHS and worked in the oilfield for six years. He was a caser for Mike Byrds and Permian Power Towertongs.
He is survived by his children, daughter, Sabrina; son, Kadyn; and daughter, Misty; his father, John; and his sister, Michelle.
Mary Helen Pina
ODESSA — Mary Helen Pina, 53, of Odessa passed away Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003, at her residence. She was born Oct. 8, 1949, in Mertzon, Texas. She moved to Odessa in 1974 from Big Lake. She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband, David Pina of Odessa; sons, J. D. Pina of Odessa and Jack Pina of San Antonio; father, Jose Reyes of Odessa; brothers, Rey Reyes of Big Lake and Lupe Reyes of Mertzon; sisters, Ruth Benedict of Newnan, Ga., Elva Reyes, Delia Martinez and Debbie Reyes, all of Big Lake; and two grandchildren.
Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2003, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with the Rev. Frank Chavez officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
“When Your Hero Falls”
When your hero falls from grace all fairy tales are uncovered. Myths exposed and pain magnified the greatest pain discovered. You taught me to be strong, but I’m confused to see you so weak, you said never give up and it hurts to see you welcome defeat when your hero falls, so do the stars and so does the perception of tomorrow without my hero there is only me alone to deal with my sorrow. Your heart ceases to work and your sould is not happy at all. What are you expected to do when you hero falls?
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Golda Marie Prosise
ODESSA — Golda Marie Prosise, 77, passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003, at Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, Texas. She was born Sept. 21, 1925, to Robert and Alma Cunningham in Brady, Texas.
Golda married
Elton Prosise Oct. 30, 1944, in Junction, Texas. She was a homemaker. She loved the outdoors, fishing and spending time with her dogs. She also worked as a nurse’s aide and a waitress.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003, at Hubbard-Kelly Chapel. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Her parents, Robert and Alma Cuningham; husband, Elton Prosise; son, Elton Prosise, Jr.; and four sisters all preceded her in death.
Survivors include her daughter, Charlotte Sanders of Flint, Texas; two sisters, Robbie Cotter of Odessa and Bennie Fine of Winters, Texas; and one grandson, Tony Watson of Tyler, Texas.
Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Wallace Scott
ODESSA — Wallace “Wally” Aiken Scott entered this world July 4, 1924, born to Claude W. and Maggie E. Scott in Van Horn, Texas. During his youth, he lived in Best and Iraan, Texas, before moving to Odessa with his family in 1936. His family was in the movie business, owning and operating the Scott Theatres. Wally began flying at the age of 18. At 19, he became a civilian instructor for the Army Air Forces Training Detachment in Fort Stockton, Texas. He was shipped out for overseas duty in October of 1944.
Wally’s first duty was flying a C-47 out of at Bourget Airdrome in Paris, France. He was transferred to Calcutta, India, where he flew both the C-47 and the C-46 for the Army Air Transport Command. While he was in the ATC, he flew missions over the Hump and many critical missions in Europe during the Battle of the Bulge.
He headed back for Odessa in 1945. Soon, he would meet his wife, Boots, who remained by his side until his death. During this time, Wally and Boots participated in archery competition. For 25 years, Wally held the distance flight record of 641 yards 1 foot 1 inch, accomplished with a 75 lb. Flight bow.
In 1961, Wally took his first sailplane ride. To this day, he has logged more than 7000 hours and over 300,000 miles of cross country flying. He is in the Helms Soaring Hall of Fame. His sailplane was on display for three years at the Smithsonian Institute Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. He has won the Barringer trophy for the longest flight 29 times in the last 35 years. He has been on five Smirnoff Sailplane Coast to Coast Derbies, winning twice. He has also held all recognized world distance records. He was the 122 person in the world to earn this triple diamond pin and his 3000-kilometer pin. Wally flew from Odessa to Nebraska nonstop and was one of four American’s invited to soar the Andes from Chili to Peru.
Another part of Wallace’s life that brought him great joy was being considered one of Mojo’s greatest fans. He was also a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Wallace had many accomplishments during his life, whether it was in the military, soaring or in the realm of archery. However, his greatest accomplishments of the past 57 years were his children. His grandchildren were the pride of his life. His grandchildren’s fondest memories of Grande were the times he put aside to spend with them.
Wallace was preceded in death by his mother and father; brothers, Lawrence and Scotty; his sister, Winnie; his son-in-law, James R. Garner; and his granddaughter, Abby Anne Scott.
He is survived by his wife, Boots of Odessa; his daughter, Seree and her husband, Gary Whitlow, of Hawkins, Texas; his son, Wallace A. II and his wife, Lucinda Scott of Sherman, Texas; his daughter, Dema and her husband, Joe Moore, of Waco, Texas; and his daughter, Deby Garner of Odessa. His grandchildren, Cody Allee, Heili Allee, Jennifer Norton and her husband, Jason, Molly Scott, Aaron Scott, Hannah Scott, Jody Moore, Julibeth Moore, Jamie Flowers and her husband, Jody, and Jackson Garner.
There will be a family visitation Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests for memorials to be sent to Hospice House or Home Hospice in Odessa.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Gonzala Cabrera Trejo
ODESSA — Gonzala Cabrera Trejo, 88, of Odessa, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Trejo was born Jan. 10, 1915, in Fresnio Zacateas, Mexico, to the parentage of Leonardo Cabrera and Anatasia (Chavez) Cabrera.
She is survived by sons, Jesus Cabrera, Luis Trejo and Joe A. Garcia Sr., all of Odessa; daughters, Elvira Moreno and Mary T. Garcia, both of Odessa; brother, Maximino Cabrera, and step-brother, Nicholas Hernandez, both of Odessa; sister, Gregoria Almodova of Odessa; 17 grandchildren including Rudy T. Pineda Sr. of Odessa, Ruben T. Pineda of Dallas and Rosalinda T. Pineda of San Antonio; 38 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father; brothers, Florencio Cabrera and Lorenzo Cabrera; sisters, Miria Cabrera and Manuela Cabrera; daughters, Rosita Trejo, Rosalinda Tavarez and Lucia Trejo; son, Jesus Manuel Sandate; and great-granddaughter, Joeyanne Garcia.
Family and public visitation will be held at 1011 West Monahans St. until 1:15 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral mass will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2003, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Serafin Avenido officiating. Pallbearers: Dominic Fino, Rudy Pineda, Joe A. Garcia Jr., Adriaan Moreno Jr., Jesse Garcia and Joe Martinez.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Martinez Funeral Home.
W. R. Miller
SEMINOLE — W. R. “Red” Miller went home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 9, 2003. Mr. Miller was born in Amarillo, Texas, July 19, 1928, and lived most of his life in the west Texas area.
He moved with his family to Seminole in 1946. He graduated from Seminole High School in 1947. He met his future wife, Mary Ruth Slaton in high school and they were married
in the First Presbyterian Church in Seminole May 18, 1949.
Mr. Miller worked in the oilfields and retired from the Western Company in the early 1980’s. He faithfully served as Elder and Deacon in his church for many years and raised his eight children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
In 1991, he and his wife moved to Belton, Texas, to serve as missionaries with Hope For The Hungry, serving as long as his health would permit.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Ruth Miller of Belton; six sons, Ty and wife, Anita Miller, of Odessa, Charley and wife, Vikki Miller, of Denver City, Andy and wife, Gladdie Miller, of Belton, Pat and wife, Lisa Miller, of Lubbock, John and wife, Julie Miller, of Midland and Scott and wife, Kim Miller, of Belton; two daughters, Carrie and husband, Wayne Brightman, of Odessa and Becky Miller of Cedar Park; one brother, Sammy and wife, Louise Miller, of Carlsbad, N.M.; two sisters, Mary Kathryn and husband, Wayne Holder, of Lubbock and Nora and husband, J. C. Cummings, of Loveland, Colo. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at the Gaines County South cemetery in Seminole, Texas, at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2003, with Everette Hewett officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorials be made to Hope For The Hungry, Box 786 Belton, Texas 76513 or to Scott and White Hospital, 2401 South 31st Street, Temple, Texas 76508.
Dossman Funeral Home of Belton is in charge of arrangements.
Juan C. Cataño
ODESSA — Juan C. Cataño, 82 years of age, after a lengthy illness went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003, at home. He was born in Presidio, Texas. He resided in Odessa for over 50 years. He was born to Jose Cataño and Petra Brito. He served in the National Guard. He was a member of the De Colores Crusillistas from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He married
Maria Cruz Valenzuela July 4, 1953, in Odessa.
He was preceded in death by his mother, father and brother, Epifanio Cataño. He is survived by his wife, Maria Cruz Cataño; sons, Ruben Cataño, Juan Jr. “Johnny” Cataño and wife, Sandra, Guadalupe Sotelo, Francisco Sotelo and wife, Maria Elena, Herman Sotelo and wife, Teresa, all of Odessa, Pablo Cataño and Victor Cataño, both of California, and Johnny Hernandez of Midland; daughters, Cecilia Rodriguez and husband, George, Maria Irene Levario and husband, Alfredo, all of Odessa, and Delma Torres of California; brothers, Daniel Cataño and wife, Teresa, Nicholas Cataño and wife, Irma, all of Odessa, Guadalupe Cataño and wife, Celia, Jesus Cataño and wife, Blanca, all of Marfa, Perfecto Brito and Guadalupe Brito, both of Arizona, and Carlos Brito of Fort Worth; sisters, Sabina Olivas and husband, Pedro, and Elluvijes Martinez and husband, Inez, all of Redford, Gloria Briseño and husband, Fermin, of Fort Worth; special niece, Delma Orozco of Odessa; 30 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and other extended family.
Family and public visitation will be Thursday, February 13, until Friday, February 14, at 1:30 p.m. at Martinez Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 14, 2003, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Serafin Avenido officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill cemetery. Pallbearers: Randy Cataño, Ruben Cataño, Michael Rodriguez, James Levario, Mathew Sotelo, Juan “Freddie” Cuellar and John Cataño III.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Martinez Funeral Home. Special thanks to Dr. R. J. Patel, Nurses Unlimited and Odyssey Health Care.
Armellia Canady Johnson
ODESSA — Armellia Canady Johnson, 95, passed from this life Monday, February 10, 2003, at Avalon Nursing Home in Odessa.
She was born in LaGrange, Texas, April 28, 1907, to Isaac and Amy Gates.
Preceding her in death are her parents, five brothers, five sisters and her granddaughter, Charlie Mae Toliver.
Survivors include her daughter, Melvina (Green) Washington of Odessa; granddaughter, May Frances Carr of Midland; two great grandchildren, Arlett Toliver of Odessa and Melvin Toliver of Denver, Colo.; three great-great grandchildren, Tanaisha Mitchell, Macy Blaylock and Chace Blaylock, all of Odessa.
Public visitation will be Friday, February 14, 2003, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, February 15, 2003 at Bethlehem Baptist Church with the Rev. Roscoe Sutton officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill cemetery.
Funeral arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home.
