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Arthur Elliott
ANDREWS — Arthur Elliott, 74, of Odessa, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, at his home in Odessa.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. today at Andrews North cemetery. The Rev. Ted Short, pastor of Grace Baptist Church, will officiate. Arrangements are with McNett Funeral Home in Andrews.
Mr. Elliott was born Sept. 3, 1929, in Jayton. He married
Cherrie Looney Sept. 25, 1961, in Andrews. They moved to Odessa and then Brownfield and finally back to Odessa to stay in 1963. He was a parts manager for Warton Drilling in Odessa.
He loved to fish and work in his garden and tinker on things. He loved the simple pleasures in life: Sunsets, Sunrises, Thunderstorms and all that was naturally beautiful.
He was preceded in death by parents-James and Katie Elliott, brothers-Hassell, Raymond, Clifton, W.T., and Dale Elliott.
He is survived by wife, Cherrie Elliott of Odessa; one daughter, Hope Elliott-Krogstad and husband Steinar of Plano; two brothers, Richard Elliott and Wayne Elliott, both of Odessa; two sisters, Odessa Starritt of Wink and his twin sister, Mary Ferguson of Floydada.
Ramon ‘Ray’ Langston
KERMIT — Ramon “Ray” Langston, a 50-year resident of Kermit, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, at Hospice House in Odessa at the age of 73. Mr. Langston was born Nov. 14, 1930, in Big Spring. He was retired from El Paso Natural Gas after 25 years where he was employed as Chief Technician. He was a veteran of the Army during the Korean Conflict and a member of the Kermit VFW.
Mr. Langston is survived by his loving wife Carolyn of 45 years; his son Rayburn and his wife Michelle Langston of Ulysses, Kan.; daughter Teresa and her husband Ken Rupke of Elkhart, Kan., and daughter Neena and her husband Steve Williams of Kermit. Also surviving him are his sisters Dolores Ingram of Tyler, Christine Roberts of Midland, Birthel Parker of Longview and Marilyn Whitaker of Tyler. His grandchildren include Brandi, Jacob, Aaron, Justin, Shelby, Trenton and Braden. He will also be missed by great-grandchildren Shyler, Tayler and Ayden.
Mr. Langston was preceded in death by his brother Lelburn Langston and by one sister Linda Langston.
Graveside services will be held Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the Kermit cemetery with his nephew Monty Ingram officiating.
Services are under the direction of Cooper Funeral Chapel in Kermit.
William Leroy Magee
SAN ANGELO — On Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003, one-and-one-half years after being diagnosed with myelofibrosis and one year after receiving a non-related bone marrow transplant, William L. “Bill” Magee passed away.
Bill was born on Jan. 11, 1938, to Slim and Dayma Lee Magee in Pecos. He spent all of his childhood and much of his adult life in Balmorhea. His career in the long-haul trucking industry also found him living in California, New Mexico, Georgia and Virginia. Two-and-one-half years ago Bill retired from Yellow Trucking and bought a home in San Angelo to be near family and friends.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Dayma Lee and Slim Magee; and infant daughter, Vicki Leigh Magee.
He is survived by three sons, Randy Magee of Austin, Brett Magee of Fort Stockton and Michael Magee and wife, Kris, of Kermit. He is also survived by his only sibling, Sue Ann Shoopman and her husband, Tom Shoopman, of Clinton, N.C. His grandchildren included Kayla, Kaci, Dylan, Kacye and Kadye. His stepchildren included Bobbi, Angie, Tonya and Billy.
The family wishes to acknowledge their heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to the bone marrow donor and to Dr. Bachier, Karen Casey and the amazing BMT staff at Methodist University Hospital in San Antonio. Please visit the bone marrow registry Web site at www.marrow.org for donor information. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to West Texas Boys Ranch, Patient Advocacy Foundation or a charity of choice.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at First United Methodist Church in San Angelo. As Bill wished, his ashes will be scattered in the Davis Mountains.
Frances K. McLeod
ODESSA — Frances K. McLeod, 85, of Odessa, passed away peacefully in her home, as God called her home. She was born Feb. 28, 1918, in Barnsdall, Okla., to Russell Charles and Mabel Sutherland. She moved from Oklahoma at the age of 13 and lived in Kilgore, graduating from Kilgore High School in 1935. She married
Jack Olen McLeod Dec. 26, 1935. She worked for Snowhite Bakery, E.C.I.S.D. at Burnett Elementery cafeteria and Meals on Wheels. She was a member of First Baptist Church of West Odessa and previously attended Eastside Baptist and Greenfield Acres Baptist Church. She loved the Lord and worshiped him with many friends and loving family.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Jack in 1978.
She is survived by her daughters, Jean Adams and Shirley Davidson, both of Dallas and Linda Gonzales of Odessa; sisters, Margaret Fry of Lake Charles La., and Blessie Polk of League City; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and cousin Leroy Sutherland of Midland.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Ragan, Lee Ragan, Jim Kiser, Leroy Sutherland and Bill McQuistion.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. today at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverends Wayne Shelton and Ted Short officiating. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, at the Kilgore City cemetery in Kilgore.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Hazel Marie Polk
ODESSA — Hazel Marie Polk, 86, of Odessa, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, at her residence. She was born April 17, 1917, in Groesbeck to John Edward Beard and Emma Beard. She married
George William Polk Sept. 25, 1939, in Houston. She was a Christian Baptist and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents, brothers Orville and Johnny Beard; sister, Jesse Lambeth; and two grandchildren.
She is survived by eight sons: Glen and wife Judy Polk of Prosper, Robert and wife Loudell Polk of Aspermont, Kenneth and wife Maudine Polk of Rockwall, John and wife Manette Polk of Houston, Troy and Wife Juanita Polk of Aspermont, Larry and wife Edith Polk of Amarillo, Virgil and wife Trish Polk of Houston, and Larry Dean and wife Annette Dollins of Friendswood. Six daughters, Linda and husband Charles Schneider of Slaton, Martha and husband Andy Anderson of Odessa, Emma and husband Robert Wright of Graham, Laquita and husband Jimmy Fudge of Abilene, Salena and husband Roger Boring of San Angelo, Jonita and husband Bobby Jatzlau of Giddings. Two brothers: B.C. Beard and wife Mary Lou of Garrins, Ark., Howard Beard and wife Betty of Kerrville. Four sisters: Mildred McCants of Cole Springs, Joyce V. Groge of Cole Springs, Loyce Loosemore of Cole Springs, and Nita and husband Joe Jones of Kerrville. 52 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
We the family would like to express our utmost sincere gratitude to: Dr. Voesack and the staff at Home Health Care for the wonderful care that was given to our Mother and Grandmother during this time. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel and on Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, at 3 p.m. at Oletha Baptist Church in Thorton with Rev. Wayne Shelton officiating both services, interment to follow at Ferguson cemetery in Thorton. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren.
Services by Odessa Funeral Home.
Cynthia Kay Roberson
ODESSA — Cynthia Kay Roberson, 58, of Odessa, went to be with the Lord Monday afternoon, Dec. 29, 2003. She was born July 16, 1945.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Cook officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Cindy was an active member of First Baptist Church and Adult V Sunday School Class of Odessa. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She touched the lives of all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard F. Mason and Willie Mary Mason.
She is survived by her husband, J.B. Roberson of Odessa; daughter, Lisa Wegner and her husband Billy and their children, Sydney and Will of San Angelo; son, Brad Roberson and his wife Corrine and their children, Blake, Brooke, Madison and Margaret of Midland; brother, Jim Mason and wife, Jeanette of Midland; sister, Sheila Melton and her husband, D.R. Melton of New Braunfels; and other beloved family and friends.
The Lord said, “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions, if it were not so, I would have told you.”
Arrangements entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
John Paul ‘Jack’ Spence
ODESSA — John Paul “Jack” Spence, 78, of Odessa, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2003. Beloved son and brother. Jack was born April 24, 1925, in Terre Haute, Ind. Because of the depression the family moved from Terre Haute to Detroit, then to Tulsa, Okla., and finally to Odessa. Jack graduated from Odessa High School in 1942. He was too young to join the military so he went to work for the National Youth Corps in Corpus Christi.
Jack joined the United States Navy in 1943 and served until the conclusion of hostilities in 1945. Jack was very proud of his service to our country and to the defeat of our enemies. Upon honorable discharge from the United States Navy he returned to Odessa where he went to work for Brown Well Service.
Jack loved California and decided to make his life in San Francisco and went to work in the insurance industry and then for the Bank of America from which he retired. In 1980, he retired and returned to Odessa, where he cared for all members of his family including his beloved mother, Evelyn, until her death. Jack was a mainstay of our family and a dear friend to the family and his community.
Jack enjoyed and supported the arts, cooking and telling great stories. He was a good neighbor, friend and companion and will be sorely missed by his family and friends. All the above is of a man who lived and worked on this earth, but it does not tell of his works of encouragement, the times he made you feel that you had done the right thing, the times he called to make sure you were all right, or how he could make you laugh. He is now at rest and peace in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We love and miss him.
Jack was preceded in death by his father Paul Theron and mother Evelyn Spence. He is survived by his brother, Ted Spence of Midland; sisters, Carole Ann Zea of Odessa, and Mary Jane Smith and her husband John W. Smith of Odessa; niece, Terry Cooke and husband Brian Cooke of Big Spring, and their children Cambrie and Keegan Cooke and niece Genevieve Smith and husband Chad Smith of Atlanta.
Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Oran Dewaine Adcock
ODESSA — Oran Dewaine Adcock, age 58 of Odessa, passed away on December 27, 2003 at Medical Center Hospital.
Dewaine was born on June 14, 1945 in Wingate to Oran and Mearl Adcock. He married
Sylvia Calhoun on September 29, 1978 in Odessa. He worked for Joe White Lincoln Mercury for over 20 years. He had worked for N C Sturgeon for the past four years. He enjoyed fishing with his friends and family.
His father Oran and a brother J.W. Adcock preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife Sylvia Adcock of Odessa, his mother Mearl Adcock; two brothers, Gary Adcock and Larry Adcock; sons, Richard Adcock and Patrick Bryant all of Odessa; daughters, Melissa Brown of Naples and Cheyann Pye of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Justin Adcock, Brian Bryant, Colton Bohannon-Pye, Will Adcock and granddaughter, Alexandria Pye along with several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held 4 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at Hubbard-Kelly Chapel. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive visitors Monday night at Hubbard-Kelly from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Celia Rauma
Stahl Gellman
AUSTIN — Celia Rauma Stahl Gellman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away Dec. 26, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa after a valiant fight with many challenges over the past sixteen months.
Celia was born to Florence Picard Stahl and Dr. Louis J. Stahl in Gonzales, the oldest of three children. She played piano and xylophone in her high-school orchestra, participated in theatre and graduated as salutatorian of Gonzales High School class at age 15. Celia attended Louisiana State University and graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin where she was a member of Alpha Lambda Delta and Sigma Delta Tau. Celia was a social worker in charge of the State Department of Public Welfare office in Orange, Texas for Orange County. From Orange, Celia moved to San Antonio, where she worked in the Fourth Army Headquarters at Fort Sam Houston until those headquarters were relocated to Dallas, at which time she moved to Austin where she worked for the Commanding Officer of the sub-depot of Bergstrom Air Force Base.
Celia married
Saul Morris Gellman, then a Sergeant in the US Army, Aug. 31, 1943, at her parents’ home in Gonzales. They honeymooned briefly in Dallas. Saul had just returned from Guadalcanal where he was part of the 25th Lightning Division of The U.S. Army, having been sent there from Pearl Harbor. He had been ordered stateside to attend Officer Candidate School at Camp Barkley in Abilene. Upon receipt of his commission in January 1944, Celia accompanied him for a period of time to his various posts. In camp Van Dorn, Miss., one of those posts, she secured a position working for an army officer. In November of 1945, Celia and Saul returned to Austin to make their home after Saul’s discharge as a First Lieutenant and the birth of their first child. Celia was married
to Saul for 46 years until his death Dec. 27, 1989.
Celia, known as Cele by her friends, was active in the Austin Jewish community. She founded the Austin chapter of B’nai B’rith Women in 1950 and served as organizational chairman and first president of that chapter. In addition to being a life member of BBW, she was also a member of National Council of Jewish Women and a life member of Hadassah and Temple Beth Shalom Sisterhood. She was a member of Congregation Beth Israel for over 50 years and was a founding member of Temple Beth Shalom.
Active for many years in the family’s business, Gellman’s Department Stores, Cele was a wiz with numbers. An avid reader and a devotee of crossword puzzles, she always dazzled those who knew her with her incredible vocabulary. Cele knitted and created beautiful needlepoint designs, many of which hang in the homes of her children. Another favorite pastime of hers was playing bridge. She was not only a talented player but enjoyed a special friendship with her fellow players. Celia was kind and caring and always there to listen.
Cele was an SDT while in college and an active alumna for many years. In 1989, Cele was honored for her more than thirty years of service, acting both as a chapter advisor to Tau Chapter at The University of Texas at Austin and as SDT alumna representative to Panhellenic Council at UT. She always had fond memories of the many fine young women she met and grew to respect and enjoy through her affiliation and involvement. She too touched the lives of many of those same women.
Celia was a loving and devoted mother to her three children, Picce, Tobi and Steven. There was no sacrifice too great for her to make for her children; she was always there for them. Celia was always a lady gracious and well spoken. Celia was a loving mother-in-law and grandmother and cherished her relationships with each of her six grandchildren. They too adored their Mama Cerama. She was always there for every special occasion. She always said that as long as her grandchildren wanted her to come, she was delighted to be there.
Celia was predeceased by her parents, by her brother, Henri Edward Stahl, and by her husband, Saul Morris Gellman. She is survived by her three children, Celia Gellman Glast and her husband Bob, Tobi Kay Gellman and her husband Michael Lebowitz, and Steven Mark Gellman and his wife Lynne. Cele is survived by her six grandchildren, Rachel and Deborah Glast, Joshua and Zachary Lebowitz, and Jay and Rebecca Gellman. She is survived by her beloved brother, Dr. Marion L. Stahl and his wife Marilyn; sisters-in-law and their husbands, Flora and Leon Slatko and Golda Jean and Herman Schmidt. She will be deeply and profoundly missed and will be forever in our hearts. We love you, Mama Cerama.
Honorary pallbearers are Morris Polsky, Irving Ravel, Milton Smith, Benard Laves and Sandy Dochen. Pallbearers are Paul Saper, Elliott Silverstone, Pacey Laves, Stuart Stahl, Brent Stahl and Herman Schmidt.
Services will be held Monday, Dec. 29, at noon at Cook-Walden Funeral Home on North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, Texas, with burial services at Congregation Agudas Achim cemetery on Hancock Drive. Rabbi Alan Freedman will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Temple Beth El of Odessa, the building fund of Temple Beth Shalom or the David and Saul M. Gellman Youth Fund of Congregation Beth Israel.
