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Daniel Porras
ODESSA — Daniel Porras, 17, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2003, following an automobile accident. He was born on March 16, 1986 in Midland, Texas, to Arturo Urias and Maria Gabaldon. Daniel was employed in construction, was member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and attended Ector Jr. High School.
He is survived by his wife, Cindy Deanda of Odessa; son, Daniel Porras Jr. of Odessa; parents, Arturo Urias and Maria Gabaldon; grandmother, Carmen Gabaldon of Odessa; sisters, Michelle G. Harrison, Mayra Gabaldon and Maria Soledad, all of Odessa. His grandfather preceded him in death.
A rosary will be recited Thursday, August 14, 2003, at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with the Reverend Gilbert Rodriguez officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Israel Tercero, Eloy Rodriguez, Sergio Quinonez, Luis Luna, Jesus Rodriguez and Joel Quiroz.
Services by Odessa Funeral Home.
Maria ‘TiaTa’ R. Solis
ODESSA — Maria “TiaTa” R. Solis, 49 years of age, of Odessa, passed away on August 12, 2003. God looked out into his garden and noticed a flower was missing. He replaced the missing flower with our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and friend. She was called to heaven to end her pain and suffering. We will miss her, but are thankful that she is now with our heavenly father.
She was born December 13, 1953, in Pecos, Texas, to Hilario and Aurora F. Ramos. She was a Christian Catholic and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by father; brother, Billy Ramos; grandparents, Andres and Guadalupe Ramos, Crispin and Luisa Franco.
She is survived by her husband, Victor Gonzalez; sons, Luis Solis and Norma of Odessa, David Solis and Kristy of Odessa and Monserrath Solis Jr. of Dallas; mother, Aurora Franco of Odessa; brother Andres Ramos and Elena of Midland; sisters, Guadalupe Anchondo and Chris of Odessa, Maribel Torres and Juan of Odessa and Ramona Levario and Manuel of San Antonio; and sister-in-law, Hortencia Ramos of Odessa; and six grandchildren, David Allen, Sadie, Madeline, Marrisa, Jonathan and Sienna Luisa.
Visitation will begin today at 621 N. Kelly and rosary is set for 7 p.m. today at 621 N. Kelly. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, August 15, 2003, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Burial will be at a later date.
Pallbearers will be David Solis, Juan Torres, Juan Torres Jr., Jose Luis Torres, Raul Hernandez, Fernando Garza, Chris Anchondo and Larry Torres.
Services by Odessa Funeral Home.
Wesley James Thomason
ODESSA — Wesley James Thomason, 63, of Odessa passed away Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003, at his residence. He was born March 6, 1940, in Brownwood. He served in the U.S. Army and Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Disabled Veterans, The V.F.W. and the Vietnam Vets.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Tresia Kathleen Thomason; and parents, James Benjamin and Edna Thomason.
He is survived by his son, Mark Thomason and wife, Tanya, of Odessa; daughter, Kathleen Morrell and husband, Eric, of Odessa; seven grandchildren, Leonard Thomason, Brandon Thomason, Jessica Thomason, Erica Wauqua, Cody Wauqua, Dominique Thomason and Cheyenne Morrell; and sisters, Alice F. Hart of La Vernia, Texas, and Sue McCracken of Tomball.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Terry Wright officiating.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
V.L. ‘Whitey’ Whitehouse
ODESSA — V.L. Whitehouse, “Whitey”, a loving husband, daddy and grandpa, age 79, a longtime resident of Odessa went to rest with the Lord Monday, August 11, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. He was born November 29, 1923, in Ink, Ark. He was a warehouse foreman and truck driver for Fidelity Oil Co./Starrgas for 20 years and retired in 1986. He married
Julia Gallegos, his loving wife of 48 years, on December 27, 1954, in Stigler, Okla.
He was preceded in death by parents, Henry and Cordelia Whitehouse, and brother, Paul Whitehouse.
He is survived by his wife, Julia Whitehouse of Odessa; daughters, Teresa Gallegos and husband, Edward, of Odessa, Dana Carrasco and husband, Eddy, of Odessa and Gayla Whitehouse of Midland; five grandchildren, Amie and Daniel Rivera, Kevin and Starla Tavarez, Erik Tavarez, Jason Carrasco and Justin Carrasco; step-granddaughter, Brooke Gallegos; great-granddaughter, Madisyn Tavarez; and close friend, Rosemary Baker of Midland; his sisters, Florence Dennis of Oklahoma, Faye Gonzales of New Mexico, Lela Gonzales of Oklahoma and Coy Lawrence of New Mexico; brother, Allen Whitehouse of New Mexico; several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his precious pets, Lady, Tater and Mongrel.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2003, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Francisca Cruz
BIG SPRING — Francisca Cruz, 76, of Big Spring, homemaker, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2003, at her son’s residence.
Mass will celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. James Plagens officiating. Burial will be at Mount Olive Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Myers and Smith Funeral Home.
She was born in Goliad. She was Catholic.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Juan Cruz of Lubbock, Jose Cruz, Francisco Cruz and David Cruz, all of Big Spring, Felipe Cruz Jr. of Minot, N.D., Tommy Cruz of San Antonio and Jesse Cruz of Antioch, Calif.; daughters, Delfina Cortez of Coahoma, Maria Valle, Martina Valle, Lupe Cruz and Elida Cruz of Big Spring, Margarita Hewitty of Lenorah, Herminia Ledesma of Mercedes, Anastacia Gregg of Thornton, Colo., and Lydia Byrd of Round Mountain; brothers, Francisco Vidales of Odessa and Salvador Vidales of Seguin; sister, Juana Villareal of Odessa; sixty-one grandchildren; and eighty-five great-grandchildren.
Maria Graham
MIDLAND — Maria Graham, 76, of Midland died Monday, Aug. 25, 2003, in Odessa.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Ellis Funeral Home.
She was born in Naples, Italy. She was Presbyterian.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Glenda Barham of Sacramento, Calif., Mary Mullen of Andrews, Janice Edwards of Midland; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Arthur Harral
FORT STOCKTON — Arthur G. Harral, 84, of Fort Stockton, a rancher, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2003, in Fort Stockton.
Memorial services will be at 5:30 p.m. Friday at St. Stephens Episcopal Church with the Revs. Sara Garnett, Charles McIntyre, Dean Durkson and Lay Reader officiating. Arrangements are by Fort Stockton Funeral Home.
He was born in San Angelo and was a 32-year resident of Fort Stockton. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Ruth Harral of Fort Stockton; daughter, Linda H. Roberts of San Antonio; and one grandchild.
James Hubbard
EUNICE, N.M. — James E. “Jim” Hubbard, 78, of Eunice, N.M., a retired salesman, died Monday, Aug. 4, 2003, in Eunice.
Services were Aug. 7 at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Keeney Dickenson officiating. Burial was at Brunson Memorial cemetery. Arrangements were by Calvary Funeral Home.
He was born in Eastland and moved to Eunice, N.M., from Odessa. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Billie Hubbard of Eunice, N.M.; son, Bob Hubbard of Abilene; daughter, Gini Wellman of Tyler and Luann Pearson of Eunice, N.M.; brother, Charles C. Hubbard of Arlington; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Mary Payne
TISHOMINGO, Okla. — Mary Alice Payne, 82, of Tishomingo, Okla., a homemaker, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003, in Abilene, Texas.
Services were Aug. 23 at the Westside Church of Christ with Stuart Bailey officiating. Burial was at the Tishomingo cemetery. Arrangements are by Clark Funeral Service.
She was born in Holly Creek, Okla., and lived in Kermit for 27 years. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Charles “Sonny” Payne of Abilene, Bobby Payne of Midland, Perry Payne and Jerry Payne of Tishomingo, Okla.; sisters, Margaret Payne of Tishomingo, Okla., Marie Clark of Connerville and Lilly White of Madill; brother, Bobby Gene and LaWanda McHargue of Oregon; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Billie Ritchie
ODESSA — Billy Ray Ritchie, 62, a local business owner, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Frank W. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
He was born in St. Joe.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Marsha Ritchie of Odessa; son, Andy Ritchie of McLean; daughters, Cindy Stormes, Debbie Lea, Angela Bodwell, Kristi Sinclair, Pam Ritchie, all of Odessa, Tammy Crawford of Frisco and Stephanie Moon of McLean; brothers, Dale Ritchie of Marble Falls and Byron Ritchie of Hobbs, N.M.; sisters, Gladys Roe and Pauline Walton, both of Oklahoma City, Pearline Lively of Monahans, Dortha Hart of Weatherford and Mona Faye Biggerstaff of Rainbow; 19 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Merle Damron
CRANE - Merle McKinney Damron, 84, of Crane, a former Constable of Crane County, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2003, in the Crane Memorial Hospital.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Mary Street Church of Christ. Burial with follow in the Crane County cemetery. Arrangements by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.
She was born in Lake Arthur, N.M. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
SURVIVORS: Daughter, Doris Sue 'Suder' Damron of Mancos, Colo.; sons, Roy Lee Damron Jr. of Rifle, Colo., Jack Damron of Crane and George Damron of Lubbock; sister, Melva Sue Daugherty of Big Lake; brother, R. L. McKinney Jr. of Big Lake; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Mary Davis
ODESSA - Mary Lee Williams Davis, 72, of Odessa, died Friday, Aug. 22, 2003, at the Hospice House in Odessa.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Matthew Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill cemetery. Arrangements by Chapa Funeral Home.
She as born in Cameron. She was Baptist.
SURVIVORS: Sons, David Wiggins of Aurora, Colo., and Barry Williams, Michael Williams, Bobby Jackson and Terry Williams, all of Odessa; daughter, Sharon Williams of Odessa; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
