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Alicia Gutierrez Rodriguez
ODESSA — Alicia Gutierrez Rodriguez, 71, of Odessa passed away Monday, March 10, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. She was born October 4, 1931, in Fort Stockton to Felix and Margaret Rodriguez. Alicia was Catholic. She was married
to Ruben Rodriguez Feb. 24, 195, in Fort Stockton. They resided in Columbus, Ga., for many years and retired in Odessa. Alicia was preceded in death by her parents.
Granny Alice was a homemaker. She was everyone’s “Granny,” whomever met her, she adopted. She loved her children and grandchildren. She took great pride in being a mother and grandmother. She was a great confidant. Everyone could talk to Granny about anything. She loved to dance and had a great sense of humor. She was young at heart. She loved knowing everything that was going on with the young people, she could relate to people of all ages. She was a kind, sympathetic woman that was very dependable. We will miss her greatly, but we have comfort that she is running and dancing through flower covered fields. She is with her parents that she dearly loved. Granny also loved God; John 11:25-26 says “He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life and everyone that is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all.” So we are excited that we will see her again.
She is survived by her husband, Ruben Rodriguez of Odessa; sons, Richard R. Rodriguez of San Antonio, Robert David Rodriguez and wife, Veronica, of Odessa, and Pilar Sarabia of Colorado; daughters, Margaret Mabry and husband, Al, of St. Simons Island, Ga., Mary Sarabia of Athens, Ga., Monika Duran and husband, Frank, of Odessa and Michelle J. Rodriguez of Odessa; brothers, David Rodriguez and wife, Nancy, of San Antonio, Abelardo Rodriguez and wife, Terry, of El Paso, Armando Rodriguez and wife, Delma, of Fort Stockton; 11 grandchildren, Kim Sarabia, Alan Mabry, Charlie Mabry, Amber Duran, Zachary Duran, Robert Anthony Rodriguez, Stephanie Rodriguez, Justin and Jared Sarabia, Madeline Rodriguez and Richard Rodriguez; her dog, a sheltie named Sam; and a bischon named Princess, whom she loved dearly.
Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2003, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Stockton with Father David Herrera officiating.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Lona Mae White Sapp
ODESSA — Lona Mae White Sapp went to join her Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 8, 2003, at Seabury Nursing Center in Odessa. Lona was born on Sept. 7, 1911, in Comanche County, Texas, to Berta Arthur White and James Marion White. She spent her early years in Comanche and moved to Ranger when she was a teen. She worked for Woolworth’s when she met Audra Dee “Jack” Sapp. They were married
on July 10, 1938, in Eastland, Texas. They lived in Port Arthur and Crane and moved to Odessa in 1945. She was employed in Odessa with Strike It Rich and Simpson’s Photo Lab until she retired.
She was an excellent seamstress who used to make clothes she saw in stores without a pattern. She was also a good cook who will be remembered for her pies and cakes. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church as long as she was able to go. Her mother, father, two sisters, Lillian Coker of Comanche and Jewel Zeigler of Odessa, two brothers, R. S. White of Ranger and Chester A. White of Odessa, and her husband, Jack Sapp, preceded her in death.
Lona is survived by daughters, Pat Mims and husband, Gary, of Fort Worth, Susan Drapeau of Odessa; stepson, James Sapp of Longview; brother, James M. White of Odessa; grandchildren, Greg Mims of Las Vegas, Nev., Julie Mims of Fort Worth, Paul Drapeau of Houston, James Sapp of Burleson and Judy Shafer. She had two great-granddaughters, two great-grandsons and one great-great-granddaughter, and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.
Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Jack P. Chapman
ODESSA — Jack P. Chapman, 84, of Odessa, passed away at home March 10, 2003. He was born August 29, 1918, in Bronte, Texas, to O.W. and Julia Chapman. He married
Pauline Mathews on August 13, 1939 in Denton, Texas.
Jack was preceded in death by his older brother, LaMarr Chapman; grandson, Stephen Guy Johns; and his wife of 61 years, Pauline Mathews Chapman.
Jack is survived by his daughter, Ann “Cookie” McGuire; grandson, Phillip Johns; granddaughter, Liz Moore and husband, Jerry; great-grandson, Sean Alexander; and great-granddaughter, Stevie Moore.
After serving in the Air Force during World War II, the Jack Chapman family moved to Odessa where he joined his brother with the George Marsh CPA Firm. Later it became Faris, Harris, Chapman & Marsh CPA Firm. Jack had many other business ventures. He served on the board for Liberty Mutual Insurance in Boston, Mass. He owned the Doodlebug Ranch south of Penwell, Texas.
Jack believed in giving back to the community and he served on the city council, on the boards of the YMCA, Girl Scouts, Red Cross, United Way and many others. He received many awards during his lifetime but he found joy in the deed, not the praise.
Jack was a very loving husband. He was also a wonderful father to his only child, Ann “Cookie” McGuire, who adored him, as did his granddaughter, Liz Moore and his great-granddaughter, Stevie Moore. There was mutual love between Jack and a little Chihuahua named Consuelo, affectionately referred to as “Baby”.
The devotion of four “Angelic” caregivers is incredible. They are: Onita Ervin, Amy Rodriquez, Vertis Green, and Josie Frausto. These ladies have become extended family to Jack and Cookie and words cannot express the gratitude and love felt for them.
Jack enjoyed flying, as a pilot and as a passenger. He enjoyed golf, hunting and keeping physically fit.
Jack had a positive attitude, never said a bad word about anyone, and was a very kind hearted, gentle man. He belonged to the 21st and Eisenhower Church of Christ. He loved his Heavenly Father and has gone to be with Him. He was admired, respected and loved by many, especially John Warren, a dear and loyal, longtime friend. Jack will be greatly missed by all.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Chapel with Burt Groves officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive visitors from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at #12 San Miguel Square.
The family request memorials be made to the Greater West Texas Alzheimer’s Association.
Services are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Sharon Kay Dengler
TYLER — Sharon Kay (Pittman) Dengler was born July 26, 1956, in Dallas and passed away Thursday, March 6, 2003, at her home in Flint after losing a long, hard battle with cancer.
Sharon is survived by her husband of 27 years, Gerard “Jerry” C. Dengler, age 47, and a son, Jeremy A. Dengler, age 23, both of Flint; her parents, Hubert M. and Virginia A. Pittman of Chandler; a sister, Deborah G. Pittman Gentry and her husband, Joseph H. Gentry and sons, Michael, Joshua, Jacob and Zachary Gentry, all of Chandler; a brother, Curtis R. Pittman and his daughter, Austyne M. Pittman, of Evans, Colo. Other survivors include a large group of much loved aunts, uncles and cousins.
Sharon owned and operated an entertainment booking agency for 10 years. After retiring from that business in 1993, she spent time as a homemaker. From 1996 to 1998, she went to work for Thompson Hill and from 1999 to 2002, she worked as accounting manager for Cannon Steel. Sharon spent much of her time at home on Lake Palestine gardening. Sharon was also an avid golfer and was a member of Oakhurst Golf Course. Sharon and her family are members of Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler.
Services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8, in the old chapel at Green Acres Baptist Church followed by a gathering at her home on Lake Palestine.
At her request, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice House of East Texas or the Tyler Cancer Center.
Arrangements are under the direction of Advantage Mortuary Services, Tyler.
Doyle ‘Poppy’ Whittemore
ODESSA — Doyle R. “Poppy” Whittemore passed away Sunday, March 9, 2003, at his residence. Doyle was born May 12, 1929, in Rule, TX, to C. W. and Sallie Whittemore. He married
Marianna Goodman on June 21, 1949, in Odessa. Doyle was a service station owner and a Church of Christ member.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Thomas; parents-in-law, Fred and Hettie Goodman; and brother-in-law, Fred C. Goodman.
Doyle is survived by his wife, Marianna Whittemore; sons, Micheal Whittemore and wife, Debby, Billy Whittemore and his wife, Jeannie, all of Goldsmith, TX; daughter, Janet Holley of Odessa; one grandson, Luke, and three granddaughters, Dawn Kirby and her husband, Jamie, Laura Tomlinson and husband, Scott, and Megan Whittemore; three great-grandchildren, Tristan, Aishlynn and Shelby Kirby; brother, C.W. Whittemore Jr. and wife, Jane, of Stamford, TX; sisters-in-law, Marsha Whittemore and Frankie Goodman and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at 2 p.m. at Sunset Heights Baptist Church with Jess Little officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens cemetery. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
June Marie Naylor
ODESSA — June Marie Naylor, 69, a long-time resident of Odessa, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2003. She was born May 28, 1933, in Meadow, Texas, to Homer and Lucille Franklin.
June was a member of Odessa Art Association, President and member of the Garden Club, member of the League of Women Voters, helped Don Naylor with founding Planned Parenthood of Odessa, member of the Geneology and taught a course on geneology at Odessa College. She was a founding member of the Unitarian Church of Odessa.
She loved people, nature, history, Texas, geneology, preservation, prevention of environmental pollution, children, animals, plants and working outdoors. She loved being involved in arts and crafts of all types. She loved to dance and in the last few years found great joy in dancing with her husband to the sounds of their favorite country and western songs. She loved her world and its environment and concerned herself with the whole web of life and it’s preservation. She loved plants and animals, in short, all living things. She loved the outdoors. She loved to ski with her family and scuba dive, always with family and friends. She never met a stranger. Everyone was a potential friend to be liked and understood. She loved all of nature and never flagged in wanting to protect nature from pollution. Her enthusiams were boundless, everything she touched came into the warmth and protection of her love, most of all her children. Her love of children knew no bounds, not just her own, but all children everywhere. She wanted all children to be wanted, loved and cared for. She had the rare gift of relating immediately to all children. Serving as a school teacher and Sunday school teacher delighted her. All of her life she was gifted with a mind attuned to the joys and viewpoint of children.
She will be sorely missed by all of the people, places and organizations she touched.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. W. Leslie Pugh officiating.
Survivors include her husband, Dr. Don Naylor, M.D. of Odessa; sons, James H. Naylor of Odessa and Dr. Mark Naylor, M.D. of Edmond, Okla.; daughters, Dr. Brett Klonenberger, M.D. of Butte, Mont., Valerie Riefenstahl of Grapevine, Texas; brother, Homer Franklin Jr. of Houston; and seven grandchildren.
Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
David Holster
MIDLAND - David E. Holster, Jr., 81, passed away Thursday February 27, 2003, at his residence.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Resthaven Memorial Park with the Rev. Larry Bailey officiating. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home.
He was born in Yoakum and moved to Midland in 1927. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was Methodist.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Debbie Roland of Gardendale; son, David R. Holster of Midland; and six grandchildren.
Steve Lerma-Gonzales
BARSTOW - Steve Lerma-Gonzales, 49, of Odessa died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003, at Hospice House.
Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church in Barstow with the Revs. Ben Flores and Miguel Sanchez officiating. Burial will be at Barstow cemetery. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church. Arrangements by Chapa Funeral Home.
He was born in Pecos and was a 23-year resident of Odessa. He was Catholic.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Marisol Geneva Lerma of Odessa; stepdaughter, Norma Minjarez of Odessa; stepson, Robert Aguirre of Odessa; brothers, Hector Lerma of Odessa, Henry Lerma of Barstow and Lucio Lerma of Monahans; sisters, Lililan Delbosque of Odessa and Lucy Lerma of San Pedro, Calif.; and three step grandchildren.
Jimmy Redmon
MONAHANS - Jimmy Bruce Redmon, 72, a retired roughneck, of Monahans, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003, in Monahans.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Bethel Baptist Church. Burial will be at Monahans Memorial cemetery. Arrangements by Family Funeral Services/Jackie Harkey.
He was born in Cement, Okla.
SURVIVORS: Sons, James Redmon of Dallas, Jackie Redmon of Pyote, Bruce Redmon of Wickett and Michael Collins of Athens, Texas; daughters, Sally Browning of Mansfield, La., Cindy Clark of Monahans, Donna Clark of Canada, Melody Volz of Hobbs, N.M., and Tina Reed of Midland; brothers, Richard Cross of Columbus, Ohio, Raymond Redmon of Seoul, South Korea, LeRoy Redmon of Odessa, and Billy Redmon of Monahans; sisters, Marie Wells and Sue Lyttle, both of Midland, Elizabeth Carroll of Monahans and Annie Everetts of Katy; six grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Sam Shellenberger
ODESSA - Sam Edgar Shellenberger, 58, a driller and truck driver, of Odessa, died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003, at his residence.
Graveside services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Odessa cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home.
He was born in Fort Stockton. He was an Army veteran.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Sam E. Shellenberger of Plainview, Seth Shellenberger of Novasota and Travis Shellenberger of California; daughter, Samantha Bunnell of Shepherdsville, Ky.; brothers, Marvin Shellenberger of Granbury, James Shellenberger of Fort Stockton, Delbert Shellenberger and Derwin “Butch” Shellenberger, both of Odessa; sisters, Eileen Scott, Earline Boshell and Irene Shellenberger, all of Odessa, Maxine McIntire of Cisco; and three grandchildren.
