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Nelson Lenord Lethco
BALMORHEA — Nelson Lenord Lethco, the third of six children, was born on October 28, 1919, in Covington, Texas, to Jesse and Ollie Neal Lethco. Nelson grew up at Whitney and Ding Dong on the Lampasas River. He attended school until the 8th grade when he took a job to help the family during the Depression. Ranch work with his uncle, Ad Neal, took him to West Texas. He worked at Ad’s Garden City ranch and the Strauss Ranch near Alpine before settling at the Woulfter Ranch west of Toyahvale. After serving his country in World War II, he met Ellen Moore of Balmorhea, and they were married
June 23, 1949. They made their home at the ranch where Nelson raised sheep, mohair goats and cattle. Ellen always said that the only crop that didn’t fail in the ’50s drought was “their kid crop.” Nelson, a master Cat skinner, put much of his energy into improving the ranch by building pipelines, tanks and roads. Woulfter Ranch was his pride and joy until he retired to Sunrise Beach on Lake LBJ to pursue his hobby of fishing. Missing ranch life, he bought a ranch near Cherokee where he and Ellen raised Crossbred cattle. Nelson will be remembered as a hard worker who loved sharing his prosperity. He wore the hats of cowboy, hay farmer, hunter, fisherman and family man. He was Catholic, a veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry, director of Toyah-Limpia Soil and Water Conservation District, and a member of the Balmorhea Independent School District Board of Education.
Survivors include wife, Ellen, of Cherokee; son, Lenord, and wife Carley of Toyahvale; daughters Nancy, and husband Bob Hayter of Fort Stockton, and Marty, and husband Bobby Burnett of San Angelo. Eight grandchildren also survive and include: Heather Hayter Balyeat of College Station, John Hayter of Cherokee, Wil Lethco of Austin, Joe Bob Hayter of Fort Stockton, Robert Burnett of Grapevine, Larmer Lethco of Austin, Timothy Hayter of Fort Stockton, and Luke Burnett of San Angelo. Other survivors include great-grandchildren Connor and Bryce Hayter, Kaylin Balyeat, and Michaela Lethco; a sister, Annie Tucker, of New Braunfels; and brothers, A.T. Lethco of Valley Mills, and F.M. Lethco of Ding Dong, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. Nelson was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Jesse Lethco, and brothers, Ira and A.J. Lethco.
Graveside services will be held at the Balmorhea cemetery in Balmorhea, Texas, Sunday, November 23, 2003, at 2 p.m.
Funeral Services are under direction of the Howell-Doran Funeral Home, San Saba, Texas.
Barbara Jean Little
Barbara Jean Little, 69, a longtime resident of Odessa, passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at her residence. She was born October 4, 1934, in DeLeon, TX. She married
Charles H. Little October 23, 1954, in Fort Sumner, N.M.
She graduated from Odessa High School in 1952. She was an auditor for First National Bank of Odessa, where she had worked for 29 years. She was Methodist.
She is survived by her husband, Charlie Little of Odessa, her daughters and sons-in-law, Toni and Dan Ward of Odessa, and Penny and Gary Albus of Lubbock, and a grandchild, Trey Albus.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday, November 20, 2003, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Tim McMaster
GEORGETOWN — Tim McMaster, age 56, of Georgetown, died peacefully at home early Saturday morning, with his family by his side after a valiant battle with cancer.
He was born on September 18, 1947, in Center, Texas, to Herbert Que McMaster Sr. and Margaret Elisabeth (Austin) McMaster.
Tim married
Pamela Grace Steen on April 2, 1971, in Monahans, Texas.
He enjoyed a long career with Gulf (Chevron) Oil Co. Tim worked in Overseas Oil Operations in Angola, West Africa and Thailand, spending his last three years consulting overseas. He retired in May of 2000, with 37 years of service.
Tim was a member of First Baptist Church in Georgetown.
He leaves his wife of over 32 years: Pam McMaster of Georgetown.
Daughters: Athena DeEtte (Dee Dee) Hawes and husband Cody Hawes (“son at Heart”), Shelley Sheree Ray and husband Rob Ray (“son at Heart”).
Grandsons: “Special Buddy, Britton Taylor Hawes,” Dalton Reese Hawes.
Granddaughter: Tristian Taylor Hawes, “GrandDogs,” Cowboy, and Gunner Ray, all of Georgetown.
Mother: Elisabeth McMaster of West Columbia, Texas.
Sister: Ann Ogden and husband Buz of West Columbia.
Brother: Herbert Que McMaster Jr. and wife Sherry of San Antonio.
Mother-in-law: Lillie Mae Steen of Odessa, brother-in-law, Kevin Steen and wife Carol.
Sisters-in-law: Tracy Steen and Treva Flanagan, all of Odessa.
Also leaves many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by: his Father, Herbert Que McMaster Sr., and Brother, Michael Austin McMaster Sr.
Vistitation was Sunday, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at The Gabriels. Services were at 10 a.m. Monday, at The Gabriels Funeral Chapel in Georgetown with Dr. Jim Haskell of the First Baptist Church officiating.
Burial followed at the I.O.O.F. cemetery in Georgetown.
Pallbearers were Cody Hawes, Rob Ray, Lynn Lehmann, John Glithero, Eddie Hooks, Terry Butler, Special “Jr. Pallbearer”- Britton Hawes.
Honorary Pallbearers: Michael McMaster, Mitch McMaster, Eddie Kotis, Herbert Que McMaster, III.
Memorial may be made to the First Baptist Church of Georgetown Childrens Ministry 1333 W. University Ave., Georgetown, TX 78626 or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements made by The Gabriels Funeral Chapel 393 N IH 35 Georgetown, TX 78628. (512)869-8888.
George R. Burns
ODESSA — George R. Burns, 80, a longtime resident of Odessa, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2003, at Avalon Place. He was born October 15, 1923, in Coke County, TX. Mr. Burns worked for Forrest Oil Co. for 24 years and later retired from Fina Oil Co. He was a member of the McFarland Masonic Lodge & Knights of Templer. He had served as a Scoutmaster and had received many awards from the Boy Scouts of America, including the Silver Beaver Award and the Vigil Member of Order of The Arrow.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Nora O’Dell Burns, and son, Donald R. Burns.
He is survived by: his son, John R. Burns and wife Judy of Odessa; daughter, June Freeman and husband Lee of Odessa; sister, Bessie Booth of Ozona; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Masonic graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Glen David Dorris
ODESSA — Glen David Dorris no longer struggles in this world, he is now in the presence the Lord. His family will miss him greatly but takes comfort knowing we will see him again in Heaven.
Glen graduated from Permian High School in 1982. He was a vehicle salesman for Freedom, a career he tremendously enjoyed. He was preceded in death by an older sister Diana Gay. He is survived by his son Logan David, parents Glen and Jackie Dorris, sister and brother-in-law Darla and Terry Louvin, niece and nephew Tisha and Kriston Crow, nephew Christopher Howell and great nieces Jaden, Kristina and Julianna Kay. The joy that he brought into each of our lives will leave very precious memories.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Temple Baptist Church with Griffith Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Christopher Howell, Kriston, Josh Snapp, Chris Snapp, Jeremy Snapp, Rene Quiroz and Doyle Beck. Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Bob O’Neal Giddens
LEVELLAND — Bob O’Neal Giddens, age 76, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2003.
He was born on January 17, 1927, in Rochester, Texas, the son of the late Mayes Elmer and Maude Giddens. Bob Giddens was a graduate of Rochester High School, Rochester, Texas. He served in the United States Army during WWII. He was also the owner of Bob O. Giddens Inc. in Odessa, Texas, for over 30 years.
He will join his parents Mayes Elmer and Maude Giddens and sisters, Ada Herron, Minnie Eargle Vernon, and brothers Elmer Dalton ‘Blue’ Giddens, Wilmer Thomas ‘Jack’ Giddens, George Ray Giddens, and Teddy Egan Giddens in that Great Place Beyond.
He will be missed by his daughters, Bobbie Evelyn and husband, Jesse Craig, of Odessa, Texas, Jakey Laverne Giddens of Phoenix, Arizona; sisters Beryl LaVerne Hendricks of Breckenridge, Texas and Ella Mae and husband Alton Burnett of Sundown, Texas; brother Arthur Giddens and wife Lila Bea of Abilene, Texas; grandchildren, James Rocco Gintonio of Omaha, Nebraska, Steve O’Neal Gintonio of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Traci Yvon Craig of Moscow, Idaho, and Kimberly Jo and husband, David LaScala of Selden, New York; and two great-grandsons, Nicholas James Gintonio, and Tyler O’Neal Gintonio; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ernie Barr a longtime family friend will be officiating at the services to be held at the George Price Funeral Home in Levelland, Texas, on Friday, November 14, 2003, at 11 a.m. Burial will be held immediately following in the Sundown, Texas, cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Danny Burnett, Jesse Craig, Wilmer Thomas ‘Butch’ Giddens, George Giddens, James Rocco Gintonio, and Steve O’Neal Gintonio. Honorary Pallbearers are Alton Burnett, Jerry Hawkins, and Bill Stewart.
Dorthy M’lle Grissom
ODESSA — Dorthy M’lle Grissom, 75, of Odessa was born July 7, 1928 in Garwood, Texas.
Our beloved Mother, Granny and friend went to be with the Lord on November 12, 2003 at Hospice House.
A Memorial Service will be held Friday, November 14, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Pentecostal Church with Reverend Johnny Grissom and Reverend Terry Pugh officiating.
Preceded in death by her husband Shorty Grissom of 51 years, both parents, one son and one grandson. She was survived by six brothers, daughter Peggy Grissom Palmer, son Lester U. Grissom, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one on the way.
Services entrusted to Memorial Services Chapa Funeral Home.
Ira Louise Montgomery
ODESSA — Ira Louise Montgomery, 100, a long-time resident of Odessa, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at the Hospice House. She was born January 10, 1903 in Goldthwaite. She married
Eldridge Wood Montgomery July 18, 1925, in Colorado City. He preceded her in death December 10, 1971.
During her life, she was a farmer, a schoolteacher, a sales person, and the manager of a family rental business. But, first and foremost, she was a successful homemaker who raised four children who loved her dearly, and within whom, by example and deed, she implanted the true values of family life. She was a member of Wesley Evangelical Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death
by her husband, Eldridge Montgomery, infant daughter, Nell, daughter, Mary Beth Scott, son, James Elwood Montgomery and son-in-law, Harry Vanderburg.
She is survived by her son, Glenn Montgomery and wife Phyllis of El Paso, daughter, Elna Vanderburg of Odessa, daughter-in-law, Lajuana Montgomery, son-in-law, Arlyn Scott, 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, November 14, 2003 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Newton officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Kenneth ‘Ken’ Eugene Blanchard
ODESSA — Kenneth (Ken) Eugene Blanchard passed away at the Hospice House on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at the age of 83. He was born in Cass County, Texas, on June 27, 1920, to Lillian and Carter Blanchard. The family moved to Vivian, Louisiana, when he was 3 years old, and he lived there until 1941 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force. Ken served for 4 years as a Staff Sergeant in the positions of Airplane Maintenance Technician for B-17 and B-24 aircraft, Technical Inspector for B-29 aircraft and an Airplane Crew Chief.
Ken married
Betty Jo Golden on March 11, 1944, and together they moved to and lived in Louisiana where he worked in the erection and maintenance of anhydrous ammonia tanks for agricultural operations. Ken and Betty settled in Odessa in 1952 and from that time forward, Ken worked in the oil field supply business. Our beloved husband, daddy, father-in-law, and Paw-Paw is survived by his wife, Betty; daughter, Donna and husband Robert Lapidus of Fredericksburg, TX; daughter Debbie and husband Warren and grandson Matthew Laney, all of Plano, TX; three nieces, three nephews and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, and one brother.
Services will be at Sunset Memorial Chapel on Thursday, November 13, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Randy Duckett officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts to the Second Baptist Church, or Hospice House, both located in Odessa, Texas, or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
