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Betty Walker
ODESSA — Betty really didn’t want to go. She fought hard to stay because she yearned so much to see her granddaughter, Sydney, grow up. Losing the battle, the body that housed her wonderful spirit gave up in the early morning hours of June 19, 2003.
Betty Frances O’Dell Walker, 55, was born January 15, 1948, in Richwood, West Virginia.
Without exception, those who knew Betty loved her. And if you were close to her, you were a friend for life. If you are part of the Republican Party in Ector County, you may be one of those people who, at times, loved to hate her! In Ector County the Republican Party lost the most valuable ‘thorn’ in their side. You could never get by with anything in either the women’s club, where she served in various offices including President, or the men’s club where she was the bookkeeper.
A tireless volunteer, Betty always got behind her candidate, moving full speed ahead to manage or support her choice.
Two other nonprofit organizations were enriched by Betty’s association: Meals on Wheels of Odessa and Permian Basin Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
She began with PBRCoADA as a volunteer; board member; then she became a VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) for the Council. Her responsibilities revolved around writing grants.
Betty’s work with Meals on Wheels started with volunteering to deliver meals, then as a board member. Finally, she filled the position of bookkeeper for MOW.
Sydney’s Mimi is survived not only by the most wonderful and beautiful granddaughter in the whole world, but also by her daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Joe Haidacher, by her son, Zachary Walker, and by one brother, Robert O’Dell.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to either Meals on Wheels of Odessa, or Permian Basin Regional Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
A memorial service is scheduled at St. Luke’s Methodist Church at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2003. During the service, her friends will have the opportunity to share “Betty stories”.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Lo, Dr. Hendrickson and the staff at Medical Center Hospital and for all the visits, calls and cards from her many friends during her three month hospital stay.
Raymond Bugg
ODESSA — Rev. Raymond Bugg was called home to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 15, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. He was 75.
Raymond was born January 25, 1928, in Pine Bluff, Ark., to C.W. and Beulah Bugg. He married
Mirriam Hankins on June 4, 1948, in Pine Bluff.
Rev. Bugg pastored for 48 years, 1955-2003. He spent ten of those years here in Odessa at the Tabernacle Baptist Church. He was currently the pastor at Pumpsville Baptist Church in Pumpsville, Texas. Rev. Bugg was also a well loved Chaplain for the Odessa chapter of Odyssey Hospice. When asked, later in his life, about slowing down, his most common reply was “… God didn’t call me to retire, he called me to preach.”
The one thing Rev. Bugg loved more than pastoring was his family. He was known for being a good, godly husband and father. He will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at Temple Baptist Church with Revs. Grover Bishop and Donald Bugg officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
He is survived by his wife, Mirriam Bugg of Odessa; son, Donald Bugg of Odessa; daughter, Bonnie Stalcup of Bakersfield, Calif.; brothers, Ralph Bugg of Nor. Las Vegas, Nev., and Eddie Bugg of Little Rock, Ark.; sister, Mary Lou Allbright of Pine Bluff, Ark.; and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Rev. Bugg’s fellow Odyssey workers, Manuel Rios, Larry Stout, Walter McCall, Jim Rhodes, Owen Sharp and John Propp.
Arrangements entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Carl Ross Abron Sr.
ODESSA — Carl Ross Abron Sr., age 85, of Kermit, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 13, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. He was born Wednesday, May 8, 1918, in Long Pine Community in Upshur Co, Texas, to Connie and Mamie (Talley) Abron. He attended Pine Grove Elementary and High Schools.
Carl entered the service in 1941 and was a Rifle Marksman with the United States Army until his discharge in 1945. During his tour of duty he received three Overseas Service Bars, Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, American Theater Campaign Medal, Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars and Service Stripes.
Mr. Abron was a member of the Kermit Downtown Lions Club for 25 years. He was also a member of the VFW, Mt. Carmel Grand Lodge and a leader for the Boy Scouts of America.
While living in Upshur County, Carl was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church in Ore City, Texas. He was a Deacon, Trustee, Usher Board President and Brotherhood President of the Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Kermit.
On August 12, 1950, Carl married
Dovie Catherine Rockwell in Kermit. Mr. Abron was a self-employed lawn specialist and had retired from Winkler County.
He is survived with lasting memories by his loving wife, Dovie C. Abron; three daughters, Mary A. Morris and husband, Luther, Norma J. Wilson and Debra K. Abron, all of Odessa; two sons, Roy C Abron and wife, Gail of Fort Worth, TX and Carl R Abron, Jr. of Sumter, S.C.; nine grandchildren, Donna Abron of Cedar Hill, Texas, Clifford W. Abron and wife, Onyan, of Yokota AB, Japan, Lester D. Abron of Fort Worth, Texas, Delecia A. Bryant of Austin, Texas, Ashanta J. Abron of Atlanta, Ga., Kaylin Abron of Columbia, S.C., Teresa M. Morris, Kendra M. Abron Black and husband, Tyron, and Anita L. Morris, all of Odessa, Texas; three step-grandchildren, Tonya Dyer, George Jackson and Shawn Jackson, all of Fort Worth; two sisters, Lena Johnson and Clydie Harper, both of Ore City, Texas; daughter-in-law, Govella Abron of Andrews, Texas; 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be at First Baptist Church located at 400 E. Bryan in Kermit at 11 a.m. Friday, June 20, 2003, with Rev. H. A. Bowens officiating, assisted by Rev. B. J. Neal. Interment will follow at Kermit cemetery in Kermit, Texas, with military honors. Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit.
Pallbearers are Roy Abron, Carl Abron Jr., Luther Morris, Sam Abron, Clifford Abron, Lester Abron, Tyron Black, Parnell Skinner and Ashanta Abron. Honorary Pallbearers are Roy Franco, A.P. Pryor, Willie B. Bryant, Herman Fullbright, Richard Poe, M.V. Williams, James Butler.
Carl is preceded in death by three brothers, Leroy Abron, Jimmy Abron and S.G. Abron; and three sisters, Fayrene Jackson, Lola B. Jones and Perrie D. Abron.
Robin Dane Allen
ODESSA — With great sorrow I inform our extended family, Tae Kwon-Do family, and friends of the loss of my beloved son, Robin Dane Allen. Robin was suddenly taken from us in a tragic accident on June 13, 2003, while visiting his extended family in Corpus Christi. Robin’s greatest passions in life were family, friends, his love of music and Tae Kwon-Do. Robin’s passion for music was only superseded by his talent to create his music, and share it with others. Through Robin’s guitar he poured out his heart and soul. He expressed his feelings in the music he created and played. Robin had planned to pursue his love of music at Texas A&M Corpus Christi this fall, and Robin’s future goal was to be a studio and performing musician.
Robin was born November 16, 1982, in Odessa, Texas. He graduated from Odessa High School in 2001. While at OHS he was named ECISD Outstanding English Student 2001, was a member and Team Captain of the OHS Academic Decathlon Team, a member of Jazz Band, and participated in the OHS Marching Band.
Robin’s second home was Nunez’s Tae Kwon-Do Studio. He began his training at the age of five and reached the goal of second Degree Black Belt under Master Fabian Nunez. Robin’s accomplishments and accolades included: Assistant Instructor, Milam Elementary Tae Kwon-Do Instructor, and numerous awards for his performance at local and national tournaments. Robin was a certified referee, a founding member of the American Tae Kwon-Do Federation International and a Gold and Bronze medalist at the US National Tae Kwon-Do Championships in 1999. Robin was known to all as a dedicated, loyal, and conscientious student, as well as a patient, passionate, and knowledgeable instructor. He was a role model and mentor to many young adults. The Tenets of Tae Kwon-Do are:
Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit. Robin exemplified these tenets in his life. Robin faced the challenges associated with youth and developing into a young adult, and making the right choices and being a role model was not always the most popular or easiest avenue. However, Robin chose to have a positive impact on his peers and the children he had the opportunity to work with. His talent and knowledge were an asset to all.
Robin is survived by his mother, Peggy Allen; grandmother, Nell Day, grandfather Charles Harwell of Odessa, and brother, Russell Allen and his fiance, L’Don O’Bannion of Frisco.; his uncle and aunt, Larry and Leslie Harwell of Paris, uncle, David Harwell of Washington, D.C., and aunt, Kris Farrow of Houston; and as Robin always referred “for all practical purposes, my dad, Fabian Nunez, and the Nunez family”, his long time and dear friends, the Estrada’s; Claudio, Pat, Adrian, and Jay and Jennifer, and his extended Tae Kwon-Do Family. In lieu of flowers or any sign of sympathy and love, the family needs assistance with the final arrangements for Robin.
If you would like to make a donation please send or drop by your contribution to Western National Bank, 2710 N. Grandview, Odessa, TX 79762. Send to Peggy Allen c/o Robin Allen.
The services for Robin are as follows: Viewing is Wednesday, June 18, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Chapa Funeral Home 1050 S. Dixie Blvd., however, the family will be present from 4pm to 9pm.
The memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at Temple Baptist Church.
In closing, my family and I would like to thank and acknowledge the out pour of sympathy and support during this difficult time. Your words of kindness and prayers are greatly appreciated.
Services entrusted to Chapa Funeral Home.
William Fleming Stepp
ODESSA — William Fleming Stepp, beloved husband and father, died Friday, June 13, 2003. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at St. Andrew Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1415 N. Grandview, Odessa, Saturday June 22, 2003, at 11 a.m.
He was born June 8, 1918, in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania. His mother and father, Maria Ellis Stepp and Floyd Vernon Stepp, preceded him in death. Survivors include: his wife, Karen Hubbard Stepp; his children, Betty Blair of California, Barbara and Cook Neilson of Vermont, Patton Stepp of East Texas, Jon and Kimberly Stepp of Odessa, Kris and Kim Stepp of Lubbock; and four grandchildren, Stacy, Brian, Angela and Norton.
He was a WWII P-51 Mustang pilot serving as captain in the Army Air Force. His greatest joy was telling stories of those war years. Later he became a charter member of the West Texas Wing of the CAF and spent many hours touring to tell audiences of those war times and how great we should feel to be Americans.
He retired from Superior Controls as office manager and continued to work as office manager of Gold Key Realtors until his death.
He was a victim of polio before he was 2 years of age. By exercise and extreme diligence, his mother and father helped him to overcome this handicap, and he was an outstanding basketball and tennis player. He also played semi-professional baseball before volunteering for WWII service.
The family suggests memorials be directed to CAF, P.O. Box 13112, Odessa, Texas 79768 or Hospice House, 903 N. Sam Houston, Odessa, Texas 79763.
I V Ballard
ODESSA — I V Ballard, 73, of Odessa passed away Monday, June 16, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. She was born Sept. 7, 1929, in Winfield, Texas.
She will join in Heaven her family, a daughter, Deborah Sue Ribble; her mother and father, Georgia Mae and John H. Cherry; brothers, Jim Cherry, Isham Cherry and Buddy Cherry; sisters, Mae Smith, Lou McBroom and Ann Brewer; and a very special nephew, Shane Turner.
She is survived by her son and daughter, Weldon and Sherry Ribble, and a very special grandson, Jason, all of Honea Path, S.C.; a daughter and son, Joyce and John Reed and grand-dogs, Megan and Toy, all of Odessa; her companion of 17 years, Carroll Carpenter and their dog “Lady” of Odessa; a brother, Melvin Cherry of Odessa; a sister, Altie Lee of Colorado City, Texas; her special niece, Linda Turner and her family, all of Odessa; her extended family, Wade and Camille Allen and daughters, Ashley and Amanda, of Odessa.
Her weekends from February to November were dedicated to NASCAR; she watched the Winston Cup, Busch and Truck Series. Her favorite drivers included the Earnhardts and Waltrips.
She looked forward to her yearly trips to South Carolina to see her family. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandson, Jason, whether they were planting a flower bed, riding in his truck or playing card games. She was extremely proud of Jason and his accomplishments and she let you know about it.
She loved her roses and could grow the biggest, most beautiful roses you ever saw. And she didn’t mind bragging a little bit about them. She loved to read, mostly romance novels and westerns, and going to lunch and shopping with Joyce and Camille. She enjoyed playing the lottery, she had the best luck with scratch-off tickets.
Mostly she just loved her family, they gave her the most joy.
There will be a family visitation from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 2003, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Fankhauser officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill cemetery.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Zelma Crenshaw
BLOSSOM — Zelma Lee Crenshaw, 82, was born to Annie and Matthew Nunn on February 7, 1921, in Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, and went to be with her Lord on June 17, 2003.
She married
Grover Wison Crenshaw on Dec. 3, 1938, in Red River County, Texas. They farmed in various west Texas towns, moving back to Blossom, Texas, in 1984.
She worked in nursing in Muleshoe, Texas, and Paris, Texas, and spent several years as a special duty nurse in Loraine, Texas.
Zelma is survived by sons, Bobby Crenshaw and wife, Saundra of Gardendale, Billy Crenshaw and wife, Phyllis of Muleshoe and David Crenshaw and wife, Lynn, of Sumner, Texas; daughter, Vicki Gamez and husband, Joe, of Sweetwater; seven grandchildren, Terri Pope, Jeff Crenshaw, Donna Perry, Christopher Crenshaw, Rebekah Crenshaw, Brent Butler and Brian Butler; 11 great-grandchildren, Karen Hill and Matthew Perry, Justin and Jarrod Crenshaw, Matthew, Marc and Luke Butler, Carissa Fulton and Jonathan Smith; sisters, Wanza Graham, Adell Smith, Vinnie Rushing and Myrtle Melton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father in 1944; granddaughter, Gwendolyn Dawn Crenshaw in 1961; mother, Annie Lee Nunn in 1975; husband, Grover Crenshaw in 1987; sisters, Mildred Martin and Maggie Butler; and brother, Sherman Ross.
Family requests donations to Home Hospice of Odessa in lieu of flowers.
Fry Gibbs Funeral Home, Paris, TX, are in charge of arrangements. Local arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 20, 2003, at Knights of Honor cemetery in Blossom, Texas.
Estella Pauline Saunders Koch
ODESSA — Estella Pauline Saunders Koch, beloved mother and wife, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2003, at Seabury Nursing Center in Odessa after a long illness. She was 87.
Polly was born in Tipton, Okla., on September 16, 1916, to Paul and Estella Saunders. She grew up in Northeast Oklahoma where she graduated from Oolagah High School in 1934. After graduation, she met Carl W. Koch, and they married
on September 2, 1939, in Borger, Texas, where he was working as an engineer for Phillips Petroleum Company. During WWII, she lived and worked for the Department of Defense in Torrance, California. Following the war, the family lived in Borger, Texas and Bartlesville, Oklahoma until 1997 when she moved to Odessa with her husband. Except for brief employment by Phillips Petroleum Company, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
Polly was preceded in death by her mother, father, and brothers, Jay Saunders and George Sanders. She is survived by her husband, Carl W. Koch of Odessa; her sons, Carl T. Koch and his wife, Mary Ann, of Odessa, and Richard L. Koch and his wife, Margie, of Keller, Texas. She has four grandchildren, Michelle Hawkins of Odessa; Kurt Koch of Tulsa, Okla.; and Carla and Chris Koch of Keller, Texas; and two great-grandchildren, John Thomas and Timothy Hawkins, both of Odessa. Polly will be missed by the many friends made during her lifelong association with Phillips Petroleum Company in Borger and Bartlesville.
There will be a memorial service at Sunset Memorial Chapel Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at 4 p.m., with interment following at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Rev. J.B. Carroll of Asbury Methodist Church in Odessa will be officiating. Pallbearers are Jack Koch, Don Koch, Kurt Koch, Christopher Koch, Wade Hawkins and John McDermett.
The family of Polly Koch extends its deepest appreciation to Home Hospice and especially Seabury Nursing Center for their excellent care and concern.
Services are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
