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Leo ‘Mac’ McKinney
ODESSA — Leo “Mac” McKinney, 94, of Odessa, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2003, at Midland Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 23, 1908, in Grayson County.
He graduated from Savanna High School in 1925 in Savanna, Okla. He married
JoAnna Haynie April 23, 1932, in McAlister, Okla. They were married
for 66 years before her death in 1998. He worked at Sivalls Tanks Inc. from 1947 to 1971 as a maintenance foreman, where he retired in 1971. He then moved to Whittier, Calif. where he was vice president of J. T. McKinney Trucking. Returning to Odessa in 1981, he became very active with Odessa Baptist Crisis Center until 1998. He was the oldest deacon at First Baptist Church in Odessa.
Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m. Monday at the Frank W. Wilson Funeral Chapel with Dr. Jerry Hilton officiating. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
He was preceded in death by his three sisters, Margaret Coker, Nellie Carter and Helen Benson and a brother, J. T. McKinney.
He is survived by his daughter, Jannee Banner and husband Nick of Midland; son, Dr. Michael McKinney and wife Berandette of Houston; six grandchildren, Ian McKinney and wife Jen of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Michael McKinney of Chapel Hill, N.C., Mary Mendoza and husband Daniel of League City, David Zeigler and wife Josette of Odessa, Catherine Zeigler of Middleborro, Conn., Polly McKinney of Galveston; seven great-grandchildren, Fiona McKinney, Jacquel, Paul and Julian Zeigler, Danny Mendoza and Madalaine and Jacob Boschert.
John Lawson Stokes
ODESSA — John Lawson Stokes, formerly of Odessa, went to be with the Lord on June 12, 2003. He was born August 15, 1924, in Ranger, Texas, moved to Crane, Texas, in 1938, and graduated from Crane High School in 1942. He moved to Odessa in 1964 and worked as an insurance agent. He married
Mary Ann Mitchell lon June 10, 1966.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Tessie, and his brother, George. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; and three daughters, Kay Howard of Crane, Shorty Stokes and Pam Rogers, both of Odessa; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and the many loving members of the Thornton family.
Memorial services for Mr. Stokes were held at 11 a.m. in Binghampton, NY, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. Please make any memorial contributions to the American Lung Association.
His intelligence, wit and charm will be missed by all, but will forever remain in our hearts.
John Stokes, that guy was full of wit, cracked a wise one whenever he saw fit.
’was a man of much intelligence and charm, and that lady named Mary always on his arm.
They loved, they lived and struggled, too, but somehow they always managed to pull through.
He lived a life full of laughs and fun, and wouldn’t be afraid to call you “Hon.”
He never let an entrepreneurial venture go by; but with Mary in the back waving her arms high,
She’d say “Stokes, I’m not gonna do this one more time!” But for all he heard, she might as well have been a mime.
So, they closed the book on that part of life and let the last few years be without strife.
Now the memories of him are bigger than life, and to be with the Lord will mean no more strife.
So, with that we’ll close the door on that book, and his brand new life will have a different look.
This new life he has will have no pain — no grief, no guilt and absolutely no strain.
His new life will be nothing but pleasure. His laugh, his love we will always treasure.
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.
A.E. Brewster
ODESSA - A.E. “Ben” Brewster, 88, of Odessa, died Friday, June 20, 2003, in Odessa.
Services will be at 3 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Steve Deines officiating. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
He was born in Blanket.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Ernestine Brewster of Odessa; sons, Larry Brewster of Sapulpa, Okla., Dennis Brewtser of Abilene, and Scott Brewster of Rio Rancho, N.M.; daughter, Beverly Brewster of Odessa; sisters, Opal Brewster and Ruth Inman, both of Ballinger; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Jose Cisneros
ODESSA - Jose V. Cisneros, 60, of Odessa, owner of Cisneros Trucks and Equipment, died Saturday, June 21, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital.
Rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. today at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Midland. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
He was born in San Juan. He was Catholic. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Linda Cisneros; son, Michael Cisneros; daughter, Michelle Cisneros; and two grandchildren, all of Odessa.
Allison Johnson
ODESSA - Allison H. Johnson, 44, of Odessa, an insurance agent, died Friday, June 20, 2003, at her residence.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Temple Baptist Church with the Revs. Don Fankhauser and Leonard Navarre officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
She was born in Springhill, La.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Earl Johnson of Odessa; daughters, Amy Johnson of Odessa, and Melissa Johnson of San Antonio; parents, Jimmy and Mary Holman of Odessa; brothers, Eddie Holman and Robert Holman, both of Odessa; step-brothers, Robert Thomas and Randy Thomas, both of Odessa; sister, Sandra Adcock of of Odessa; step-sisters, Pam Sherer, Kim Grimaud and Sabrina Bartosh, all of Odessa.
Leo McKinney
ODESSA - Leo “Mac” McKinney, 94, a deacon at First Baptist Church, died Saturday, June 21, 2003, at Midland Memorial Hospital.
Services will be at 3:30 p.m. today at the Frank W. Wilson Funeral Chapel with Dr. Jerry Hilton officiating. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
He was born in Grayson County. He was Baptist.
SURVIVORS: Son, Michael McKinney of Houston; daughter, Jannee Banner of Midland; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
James McWilliams
ODESSA - James “Jim” McWilliams, 76, of Odessa, a retired field superintendent, died Saturday, June 21, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital.
Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Kevin Bushart officiating. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
He was born in Wagner. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was Methodist.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Peggy McWilliams of Odessa; son Ron McWilliams of Friona; daughter, Vickie Shenk of Midland; sisters, Lorene Harrell, Fannie Harrell, Loma Stewart, Larven Nusz and Maretta Parks, all of Greenville.
Era Mitchell
ANDREWS - Era Mitchell, 92, of Andrews, a homemaker, died Saturday, June 21, 2003, at Midland Memorial Hospital.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ivy Shelton officiating. Burial will be at Andrews Old cemetery. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home.
She was born in Quitman. She was Baptist.
SURVIVORS: Son, Mike Mitchell of Parker, Co.; daughters, Wanda Tally of Muskogee, Okla., and Betty Carruth of Denver City; sisters, Estelle Beard and Lucille Pryor or Andrews, Winnie Langford of Lubbock, and Edith Carruth of Marble Falls; 19 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren.
Miguel Munoz
FORT STOCKTON - Miguel Y. Munoz, 72, of Fort Stockton, died Saturday, June 21, 2003, at Pecos County Memorial Hospital.
Rosary will be said today at 7 p.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Agnes Catholic Church with Junior Chavira officiating. Burial will be at Fort Stockton Catholic Cemetary. Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home.
He was born in Fort Stockton. He was Catholic.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Rose Anna Munoz of Fort Stockton; son, Mike Munoz Jr. of Fort Stockton; daughters, Emma Lee Munoz and Mary Lou Almendariz of Fort Stockton, and Vera Sue Ontiveros of Dallas; step-son, Henry Casas of Austin; step-daughters, Mary Francis Moreno of Fort Stockton and Anabell Gonzales of Austin; sister, Luisa Celaya of Katy; and numerous grandchildren and great-children.
