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Margrieute Nelson
ODESSA — Graveside services for Margrieute “Marge” Helen Nelson are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Rev. Bob Franks officiating. She passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2003, at Medical Center HospitaL Memorial services will be held at a later date.
She was born Feb. 25, 1928, in Ballinger, Texas, to Herman Morris and Ethel Lou Boles Fowler. She came to Odessa in 1955 She married
Noris G. Nelson on Jan. 15, 1971, in Odessa. She was Secretary/Treasurer for Nelson Office Supply and managed the office for 35 years. Marge was a Colonels Lady with the C.A.F. and a member of A.B.W.A. where she was a past president. She loved gardening and crafts. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Nelson is survived by her husband, Noris G. Nelson of Odessa; her son, Gordon “Al” Brunner of Odessa; and her two stepsons, Frank Nelson and Lance Nelson of Texas; her three daughters, Janice Canon of Arroyo Grande, Calif., Patti Wood of San Angelo, and Debbie Homfeld and husband, Ryki, of Odessa; her two stepdaughters, Gail Jackson of Odessa and Marty Woody of Texas; 13 grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, one sister and her parents.
The family will receive visitors from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Desert Squadron of the CAF or to Home Hospice.
Funeral services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Mary Robinette
Mary Helen Robinette, age 94, quietly passed into God’s hands on Easter night. Helen was born March 29, 1909, in Cumberland, Maryland, to Edward and Sophia Reith. After graduating from business school, she married
her high school sweetheart, Raymond Marshall Robinette. They were happily married
for 50 years before his death in 1983.
A longtime resident of Odessa, Texas, Helen was a Sunday school teacher at Highland United Methodist Church for over 30 years. She worked along side her husband, Ray, when he owned and operated Robinette’s Gulf Service Station in Odessa.
Helen is survived by: Daughter, Mary Robinette Holley, and husband, Ron Holley, their son, Regan and his wife Janna and great-grandson Bo D. Holley, all of Austin, Texas; son, David F. Robinette and wife Nell of Arlington, Texas; granddaughters, Annette Young and her daughter, Blaise of Odessa, Texas, Karalee Bellah and her children, J.L. and Ashley, of Arlington, Texas; grandson Ray J. Robinette, wife Toni, and their son, Anthony, of Dallas; brother-in-law, James Robinette; nephew, Jimmy Robinette of Amarillo, Texas; nieces, Gail Otte and family, Jeanne Robinette and Annie Robinette.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Dr. Mark Scott, pastor of Highland United Methodist Church, officiating.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Bobby Williamson
ODESSA — Bobby Charles Williamson, 72, a retired construction contractor, died Sunday, April 20, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. He was born in Hagerman, New Mexico. Bobby served in the Army and was stationed in the Panama Canal during the Korean Conflict.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 24, 2003, at the Frank W Wilson Funeral Directors Chapel. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Survivors include his son, Randy Richardson and wife, Debbie, of Odessa; stepson, Norman Watson of Houston; stepdaughters, Cindy Watson of Dallas and Vicki Watson of Lubbock; and sister, Loveta Burgert and husband, Jerry, of Valdosta, Ga.
Valeria Mae Williamson
ODESSA — Valeria Mae Williamson, 80, of Odessa passed away Monday, April 21, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. She was born March 10, 1923, in McCamey, Texas, to Willard and Minnie Israel Bacon.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. today, April 23, 2003, at Temple Baptist with Rev. Johnny Thompson officiating. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
She had work as a waitress and was a member of Temple Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband Roy G. Williamson and daughter Carolyn Williamson.
She is survived by her daughters, Bobbie Elliot of Odessa and Sandye Garcia and husband, Terry, of Fort Worth; and nine grandchildren.
Martha Emogene Hare
BLANCHARD, La.— Martha Emogene Hare, 69, formerly of Monahans died Saturday, April 19, 2003, in Blanchard, La.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Blanchard Church of Christ with Leroy Hudson officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Tamarisk cemetery in Grandfalls. Arrangements by Family Funeral Services/Jackie Harkey of Monahans.
Martha was born in Brownwood and was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by a son, Mike Hare; and a sister, Polly Lange Irby.
Survivors include her husband, Delbert Hare of Blanchard, La.; daughters, Debra Copeland of Weatherford and Becky Melius of Monahans; brothers, Perry “Bud” Lange of Marlin and Sam Lange of Quitman; sister, Sherry Lange Nachlinger of Snyder; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Donny Wright
ANDREWS — Native West Texas resident Donald Wayne “Donny” Wright, 48, was called home to God on Saturday, April 19, 2003. Donny was born in Monahans, Texas, May 4, 1954, and was preceded in death by his parents Wayne R. Wright in 1994 and Ouida Boyd Wright in 2002, both longtime residents of Andrews.
Donny first performed in a gospel quartet at age 8, took college-level voice lessons at age 15, leading to a music major with a concentration in voice, a lifelong professional career. After graduating from Andrews High School in 1972, he moved to Nashville to become the lead singer for “Chariot”, a subsidiary group to the “Oak Ridge Boys”, touring mostly in the North Eastern states and Canada.
Upon leaving “Chariot” Donny moved to Houston, embarking on a coast-to-coast solo career before returning to West Texas studying Engineering at Odessa College and working in the oil business. An over 20-year veteran of Amoco, later Altura, Donny was a popular singer for all occasions including the lead in Midland Community Theatre’s “South Pacific” accompanied by full orchestra and “Cats in Concert” only the second performance of “Cats” off Broadway. Donny was planning a tour to promote his latest CD “In His Shoes”, a gospel collection following his “Classic” release of favorites. After receiving a liver transplant in San Antonio April 9, 2003, Donny was a model patient, quickly recovering his strength, quick wit and booming baritone voice until his sudden death in Austin, Texas.
Many, many friends are saddened by his loss. He is survived by a daughter, Summer Angel Wright of Odessa and seven step-children, all of whom he considered his own, a brother Douglas Wright of Gainesville, a sister Denise Wright Baker of Odessa, two nieces and one nephew. His passing is deeply mourned by Carol Winkel of Midland and Austin, closest to him over the last eight years and beside him throughout his triumphs and struggles. He also leaves an “adoptive family” of his late pastor M. R. “Slats” Massey of Pasadena, related by love.
Donny was proud of his affiliation with the Masons and was honored to induct his own father into the organization.
He was employed by Carpenter Corporation, an affiliate of Winkel Enterprises, as a computer program specialist and did private consulting between singing engagements, his true passion and gift.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2003, in Calvary Baptist Church in Andrews, Texas, with the Rev. Bill Melton officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews North cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home. Contributions are invited to assist the Organ Donor Program nearest you or a charity of your choice.
Casket bearers will be, Randy Massey, Houston, Stephen Massey Houston, Jeff Landry, Pasadena, John Allbright, Andrews, John Carpenter, Sour Lake, Lanny Plumlee, Odessa, Brent McKinley, Odessa and Carles Gibson, Midland. Honorary bearer will be Jerry Sue Smith Branch, Andrews.
Janie Beth Smith
ODESSA — Janie Beth Smith, 59, went to be with her heavenly Father on April 21, 2003. She was born on February 14, 1944 in Brady, TX, and spread her valentine love to all who knew her.
Memorial services well be held at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home at 3 p.m. today, with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
She is preceded in death by her parents, l.H. Prosise “Snooks” and Laura Naomi Prosise.
Janie is survived by her children, Roger Dale Smith Jr. and wife, Bre, of Odessa, Terry Lee Smith of San Angelo, Misty Ann Fraiey and husband, Tom “Mouse,” of Odessa, Glenda Gail Richardson and husband, Shane, of Odessa and Michael Martin of Odessa; seven grandchildren, Ross Smith, Lynsey Fraley, Tasha Richardson, Tommy Fraley, Amanda Richardson, A.J. Fraley, and Daryl Richardson, all of Odessa. She is also survived by her brothers, Henry Prosise of Branson, Mo., and Delbert Lynn Prosise of Eden; sisters, Bee Davis and Glenda Stovall, both of Eden, and Alice Barnes of Austin; and numerous nieces and nephews and very special friends, Claudie O’Neal and Frances Cunningham.
Pallbearers will be Brian Nicholas, James Nicholas, Marc Davis, Paul Smith, Joe Richardson and Tom “Mouse” Fraley.
She was married
to Roger Dale Smith for 25 years and they had four children together. She was a wonderful Mom and Nana, not just to her own, but to all that she knew. Her love was never ending. Mom never finished high school, yet she was the wisest woman I knew. She always had time for those she loved and did not judge people without knowing their heart. There are no words that can express how much of a blessing she was in the lives she touched.
Although we can not imagine our lives without her, we know that she built before each of us a beautiful, strong foundation for which she wants us to keep building upon, with our love for one another. She was a perfect example of what a mom, a nana, a sister, an aunt or a friend should be. We can hope that we have learned from her and can continue her legacy of love. She loved anything to do with her family and homemaking including baking and sewing. She especially enjoyed sewing and sharing her quilts of love and doing anything and everything in between for her grandkids.
Mom, we want you to know that we all love you and will miss you deeply but your spirit and “attitude” will live forever in our hearts. You will always be ‘Our Hero”.
God looked around his garden and found an empty space, he then looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful; he only takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, he knew that you were in pain, He knew that you would never get well upon this earth again. He saw the roads getting rough and hills were hard to climb, so he closed your weary eyelids and whispered in your ear “peace be thine.” It broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone, for part of us went with you home.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Jewell Ester (Lee) Taylor
KERMIT — Mrs. Jewell Ester (Lee) Taylor, age 87, passed away Monday morning, April 21, 2003, at Kermit Healthcare Center in Kermit.
A former long-time resident of Sweetwater, Mrs. Taylor had lived in Wink for the past 10 years. Mrs. Taylor was born Monday, January 31, 1916, in Sweetwater, the daughter of George Washington Lee and Katie May Sandifer.
Jewell and Truman Taylor were married
on August 20, 1934, in Nolan County, TX. He preceded her in death on July 22, 1977. Jewell and Truman were organizers of the Central Baptist Church of Sweetwater.
Survivors include one daugher, Mrs. Bill (Margaret) Beckham of Wink; nine grandchildren, including Denise Hanna and Deana Tippin, both of Wink, Tom Beckham of Midland, Tammy Quillicy of Mesquite, and Jim Bob Taylor, Michael Taylor, Lee Taylor, Crystal Taylor and David Martindale; several great-grandchildren, including Jolee Hanna of Midland, Zach Hanna of Wink and Christen Beckham and Peyton Beckham, both of Midland.
Pallbearers will be Kelby Robertson, Dale Carman, Jimmy Bisang, Bill Voyles, Terry Warren and Bud Ware, all of Wink. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry McCallister, Eldon Price and James Smith, all of Wink; and Mike Fostel of Kermit.
Mrs. Taylor was also preceded in death by one daughter, Evelyn Marcelle Martindale; and one son, James Lee Taylor.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at First Baptist Church in Wink with Rev. Gary Redwine, pastor of the church, officiating.
Interment will follow at Garden of Memories cemetery in Sweetwater at 3 pm Wednesday.
Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit.
Delton ‘D.C.’ Sharp
ODESSA — Delton “D.C.” Sharp passed away peacefully at his home on April 22, 2003, at the age of 72. “D.C.” was born June 18, 1930, in Matador, TX, and came to Odessa in 1957 from Marlow, Okla., after serving in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was married
to Ruth Cooper September 18, 1955, in Grandfield, Okla.
“D.C.” was Baptist and a member of ‘Woodmen of the World.’ He was the owner of ‘Odessa Tractor Sales’ in Odessa, for 40 years. D.C. was a great salesmen as well as a farm equipment mechanic who loved to work on tractors. He also enjoyed letting the grandkids ride on the tractors. Fishing and deer hunting were two of his hobbies in addition to being a lucky gambler, playing the sets at Ruidoso and Las Vegas. D.C. loved his family and was very close to his grandchildren.
Services will be held on Thursday, the 24th of April, at 10 a.m. in the Chapel at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, with Dr. Mark Scott officiating. Military interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers are Randy Chaney, Mark Nease, Hank Hendrick, David Storey, Darren Sharp and Ryan Holloman.
“D.C.” is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Sharp, April 21, 1987, and his parents, Custer and Ivus Sharp.
He is survived by his son, Russell Dale Sharp of Odessa; and daughters, Monica Denise Chaney of Odessa, Mona Doreen Henderson of Sugar Land, Marla Diane Baker of Odessa, Della Pries of Wayne, Neb.; his sister, Velma Adkin of Marlow, Okla.; his eight grandchildren, Marci Chaney of Odessa and Laurie Chaney of Dallas, D’Nett Sharp and Darren Sharp of Odessa, Ryan Holloman of Lubbock and Jordan Holloman of Odessa, Melissa Henderson and Victoria Henderson of Sugar Land.
The family requests that memorials be made to either the American Cancer Society or the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Services are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
