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Estelle Waldrop
ANDREWS — Estelle Campbell Waldrop, 88, of Andrews, a former cafeteria worker and bus driver, died Tuesday, July 22, 2003, in Andrews.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Andrews Church of Christ with Ministers John Snider and Mark Wilson officiating. Burial will be at the Andrews Old cemetery. Arrangements are by McNett Funeral Home.
She was born in Milam County and moved to Andrews in 1941. She was a member of Andrews Church of Christ.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Jane Vining and Myrle Price, both of Andrews; sons, Will Edd Waldrop of Hennessey, Okla., and Jay Waldrop of Andrews; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Cecilia Carrasco
PECOS — Cecilia Santana Carrasco, 27, of Pecos died Monday, July 21, 2003, in Sierra Blanca.
Services are pending with Peaceful Garden Funeral Home of Pecos.
Jacob Carrasco
PECOS — Jacob Carrasco, 2, of Pecos died Monday, July 21, 2003, in Sierra Blanca.
Services are pending with Peaceful Garden Funeral Home of Pecos.
Rice Harrington
SAN MARCOS — Rice Herbert Harrington, 50, of San Marcos died Tuesday, July 22, 2003.
Services are pending with Pennington Funeral Home of San Marcos.
Leona Nichols
ODESSA — Leona Louise Maxwell Nichols, 67, of Odessa died Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at the Hospice House.
Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Doroteo Rodriguez
ODESSA — Doroteo Rodriguez, 84, of Odessa died Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at Rockwood Manor in Midland.
Services are pending with Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Nathaniel ‘Pop’ Ward Jr.
ODESSA — Nathaniel “Pop” Ward Jr., 52, a roustabout oil field worker, died Monday, April 21, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas. Mr. Ward Jr. lived in Odessa, Texas, and was previously from Marlin, Texas.
He is survived by his wife Alice; his mother, Iranee Scott; son, Nathaniel Ward III of Odessa; daughter, Tiesha Shawnee Ward of Odessa; brothers, Leonard Gowans of Waco, TX, Bobby Ward of Denver, Colo., L. C. Ward of Odessa and Cecil Ward of Odessa; sisters, Linda Joyce Ward of Odessa, Ada Youngblood of Orange, TX, Carolyn Williams of Odessa, Vikki Byrd of Houston, TX, and Paula Phillips of Odessa.
He was preceded in death by his father, Nathaniel Ward Sr.
He was born May 31, 1950 in Marlin, Texas, the son of Nathaniel and Iranee (Scott) Ward Sr.
Visitation will be held at Martinez Funeral Home on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 25, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Walker Chapel Church Of God In Christ with Elder James Porter officiating and Reverend Roy Gentry performing the eulogy. Burial will be in the Ector County cemetery in Odessa.
The family of Mr. Nathaniel Ward Jr. appreciate all of the many acts of kindness, prayers and whatever you may have rendered to us to make this solemn occasion easier.
Arthur Dixon Bethea
ODESSA — Arthur Dixon Bethea passed away at his home in Odessa on Monday, May 19, 2003. Military graveside services in his honor will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2003, at the Rose Hill cemetery in Odessa. Dear friends Joe Romero and Jaime Berryhill will officiate. Honored to bear the remains of their dear friend will be Bob Richardson, Michael Ayres, Jesus Cordero, Don Cox, Wesley Ashley, and Benny Hernandez.
“Dick” was born to Ruby (George) and Albert Henry Bethea on August 23, 1920 in Banks, Arkansas.
He married
Odelle Smith of Woodsboro, Texas.
On May 20, 1968, Dick married
Maxine Laverne Rich Watts.
Known as “Dixie” to his service buddies, Mr. Bethea loved his country and was proud to be able to serve in the United States Army from 1940-1945. During WWII, he served in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. He was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge and, under General Patton, was blessed to have a part in freeing Jewish prisoners from Buchenwald prison. His many decorations and citations include the ETO Ribbon, 5 Bronze Stars, The American Theater Ribbon, The Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal. His most challenging duty during his service was with the 341st engineers D Company which had part in construction of the Alcan Highway. His patriotism and loyalty to his country and fellow servicemen remained unmatched throughout his life.
Following his Army career, Dick Bethea found a love for the oilfield. He said that the sound of those drilling rigs was like music to him. He was employed by Rocky Mountain Natural Gas Co., Santa Fe Drilling, Southeastern Drilling, Tmbr Sharp Drilling and worked in oilfields of 8 foreign countries.
Dick was a life member of the VFW and DAV. He enjoyed woodworking and repairing anything mechanical.
Dick loved the LORD. He was baptized in the 7th Day Adventist Church and joined the 7th Day Church of God and attended home Bible and Torah study groups.
Mr Bethea was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Faye McKinney and Arlene Vickers.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Maxine; sons, Albert D Bethea of Luling, Texas, Billy R. Bethea of Robstown, Texas, and Daniel Bethea of Corpus Christi, Texas; daughter, Barbara Boyer of Rosenburo, Texas; step-daughter, Marcelle Svenson of Youngstown, Ohio; brother Billy R Bethea of Warren, Ark.; sister Helen Dodgion of Fruita, Colo.; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
The Bethea family is so appreciative of the many friends who have offered their prayers and assistance during this time.
Maria Davila
ODESSA — Maria C. Davila, a Catholic, died Monday, May 19, 2003, at her residence in Odessa. Mrs. Davila was 83 years of age. She was born October 11, 1919, in Barstow, Texas, to father, Jose Contresas, and mother, Lucia Aldaz, who both preceded her in death. Mrs. Davila was a member of the Guadalupanas and Cursillo movement and a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church.
Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2003, at Martinez Funeral Home. Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 2003, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with the Rev. Frank Chavez officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill cemetery.
Survivors include her two daughters, Alvesa Davila of Odessa and Julia “Millie” Palma and husband, Ruben, of Odessa; two sons, Gilbert Davila and wife, Estelita, of Midland and Juan Davila and wife, Rebecca, of Odessa; sisters, Luisa Contreras and Lupe Gonzales, both of Barstow; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. One son, Aberlardo Davila, and her husband, Gilberto M. Davila, preceded her in death.
Services under the direction of Martinez Funeral Home.
Laura Perry
ODESSA — “For He shall give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands.”
Psalms 91:11-12
Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother fulfilled her earthly tasks and went to be with her Lord and Savior at 5:45 p.m. on Sunday May 18, 2003.
This kind and gentle woman, whose love radiated over all who knew her, will remain forever in our hearts and memories.
Laura Jeanette Johnson was born July 15, 1912, in Tocopolo, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, the second child of the Reverend John Gary Johnson and Emma Viola Lamb Johnson. She lived her early years in the vicinity of Tomnolen and Eupora, Mississippi, where her father was pastor of Lebanon Methodist Church, founded by her great great great grandfather, Nicholas Lamb, in 1860. She became a devout Christian at an early age and remained so the rest of her life.
In 1928, at the age of 16 years, she moved to Texas with her family, living in Colorado City, Aspermont and Breckenridge. She attended school in Wayland and Breckenridge, where she was a jump center on the Buckarette basketball team. She graduated from Breckenridge High School in the spring of 1930.
On October 25, 1930, she married
John Royce Perry at the home of her parents in Breckenridge with her father performing the wedding ceremony. The couple began their life together in Wayland, living there until 1936. The dark days of the depression caused them to seek fortune in the oilfields of New Mexico and West Texas and so, in 1936, they moved their young family to Hobbs, then to Wink and Monahans, finally settling in Odessa in 1939 where they were to remain except for two years during World War II. On October 25, 2002, she, with her husband and family, celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary.
She was a long-time member of Highland United Methodist Church and the Order of The Eastern Star.
She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and today we celebrate her life and the blessings of her presence in ours. Our hearts are heavy with the sadness that comes with the loss of a loved one, but we rejoice in the knowledge that God has called her home to hear those cherished words from the Master “Your work is finished. Well done, thou good and faithful servant.”
Her parents; one brother, Dorsey Franklin Johnson; one sister, Mary Clyde Johnson; grandson Robert Edward Perry; and daughters-in-law, Virginia Perry and Wanda Perry, preceded Laura in death.
She is survived by her husband, Royce Perry; sons, Gerald and wife, LaVeta Perry, Bill Perry; daughter, Linda and husband, David Wallender; 13 grandchildren and their spouses whom she also considered to be her own, Cecelia and husband, Gary Tandy, Tine Wallender, Della Wallender, Dean Perry, Joe and wife, Charlotte Wallender, Susan and husband, Todd Allison, John and wife, Gwen Perry, Molly and husband Eddie Harris, Pat Perry, Beth and husband, Dennis Whitsell, Marcelle Walker, Michelle and husband, Eric Smith; 26 great grandchildren, Jennifer Pitt, Katie Harris, Justin Wallender, Joshua Wallender, Nikki Perry, Ben Tandy, Kandi Harris, Jalyn Wallender, Cory Haynes, Branden Smith, Jenna Wallender, Cody Allison, Felicia Anaya, Johnathon Perry, Taryn Mooney, Ashley Allison, Michael Perry, Steven Haynes, Julian Perry, Kasey Smith, Chelsea Perry, Davin Smith, Kelsey Maxwell, Kaylee Maxwell, Kaleb Walker and Luke Whitsell; two great-great-grandchildren, Evan Anaya, and Alexis Anaya; and one sister, Lou Emma Roberts of Farmington, New Mexico.
Services will be held at Highland United Methodist Church, 1808 N. Dixie, at 5 p.m. Thursday May 22, 2003, Dr. Mark Scott and Rev. Kevin Bushart presiding. Interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens will follow.
Pallbearers are Gerald Perry, Bill Perry, David Wallender, Dean Perry, John Perry, Joe Wallender, Pat Perry and Ben Tandy.
Arrangements entrusted to Frank WiIson Funeral Directors.
D. Ray McCarthy
MIDLAND — Funeral services for Daniel Ray McCarthy will be Wednesday, May 21, at 3 p.m. at Bellview Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Porterfield and G. A. Magee officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home, Tuesday, May 20, 2003, between the hours of 4 and 7 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy. Midland, Texas.
Daniel Ray McCarthy, 80, was called to be with the Lord early Saturday morning, May 17. D. Ray was born September 27, 1922, in Sidney in Comanche County, Texas, where he was reared and graduated high school. Ray came to know the Lord as his savior at the age of 12. He married
Lelia Coreta Holden on April 18, 1942, in Odessa, Texas. Ray joined the Army of the United States in November of 1942, completing service in Europe during World War II as a fighter pilot. Ray returned to active duty during the Korean War in the Air Force and trained fighter pilots. He returned to the reserves and retired as Major Daniel R. McCarthy, USAFR in 1982.
D. Ray moved to Midland in 1946 and was widely known as a master builder of custom homes and buildings until he retired in 1986. Many people knew Ray for his hobby of repairing TV’s and other small electronic equipment. Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Coreta McCarthy, his father, his mother, his brother and one sister. Survivors include three daughters, Rita Rae Mauldin of Gordon, Texas, Kay Stephens of Little Rock, Ark., Ginger Chick of Stamford, Conn.; along with two grandsons, Steven Mauldin and Mark Mauldin; and two granddaughters, Debra Mauldin and Karen Thomas; and two sisters, Flora Gene Farr and Katherine Rhodes, both of Abilene, Texas, as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews. Ray will be remember as an example of a life lived for Christ. He was a member of Bellview Baptist Church and taught a men’s Sunday school class for several years and also held Bible prophecy studies in his home. As a thoughtful, caring friend, and loving father, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Pallbearers are Bill Mark, W.D. (Slats) Adams, Royce Fort, John Butts, Ken Kuykendall, Larry Adams, and Bobby Allcorn. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702.
Hazel Allen
DENVER CITY — Hazel Virginia Allen, 79, a homemaker, of Denver City, died Friday, June 13, 2003 at her residence.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Denver City Memorial Park cemetery with the Rev. Bill Wright officiating. Arrangements by Boyer Funeral Home.
She was born in San Antonio.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Anita Luther of Denver City and Beverly Lowrey of Plains; brothers, Dewey Langston of Portales, N.M., Ralph Langston of Odessa and Leslie Langston of Roswell, N.M.; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
