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Lawanda R. Wagner
CRANE — Lawanda R. Wagner, 71, of Crane, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003, at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, 2003, at the Tabernacle Baptist Church with the Revs. Lyndel Lee and Floyd Jennings officiating. Burial will follow in the Crane County cemetery with arrangements by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.
Mrs. Wagner was born on July 25, 1932, in Chandler, Okla. She was a homemaker and a longtime resident of Crane. She married
Norman Wagner on March 28, 1950, in Odessa. She was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Marjorie Ross and brother-in-law, Bill Ross; and her parents, C.P. and Eithel Coker.
She is survived by her husband, Norman Wagner of Crane; two sons, Larry Wagner and his wife Debbie of Odessa and Art Wagner of Crane; two brothers, C.M. Coker of Odessa and Eddie Coker of Denver City; a sister, Roberta Van Meter of Breckenridge, Texas; grandchildren, Matt Wagner of Charlotte, Texas, Lindsey Jean Wagner of Odessa, and T.J. Wagner and Lee Austin Wagner, all of Odessa.
Pallbearers will be Matthew Wagner, T.J. Wagner, Lee Wagner, Doyle Rogers, Ronnie Winn and Charlie Hailey. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike Riggs, Monty Rogers, Bozo Edwards, Dale Kershner, Mickey Rogers and Dr. B.J. Maynard.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Tabernacle Baptist Church, P.O. Box 252, Crane, Texas, 79731 or the West Texas Boys Ranch, 10223 Boys Ranch Road, San Angelo, Texas, 76904
Frank Bagley
ODESSA — Richard Franklin “Frank” Bagley, age 79, of Odessa, passed away on Dec. 27, 2003, at the V.A. Hospital in Big Spring.
Frank was born Sept. 12, 1924, in Odessa to Dick and Lois Murchison Bagley. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1942 and served three years in the U.S. Navy. On Sept. 15, 1947, he married
Blanche McAlister in Lubbock. He was a rancher and oilman, managing Bagley Enterprises. During those years he was a member of the Texas and New Mexico Farm Bureaus and President of the Odessa Business Bible Class. Frank belonged to the York Rite Bodies was a 33-degree Scottish Rite Mason in El Paso, a member of H.A. McFarland Masonic Lodge #1338, past member of El Maida Shrine in El Paso and DeMolay. He served as past master of all four Scottish Rite Bodies and was active in Demolay, where he served as its district governor and was awarded the Legion of Honor Award. He served on the board of trustees of Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children from 1982 until he became ill.
He is survived by his wife Blanche of Odessa; daughters, Carolyn Warren and husband Wade of Snyder, Beverly McClatchy and husband Jim of Midland; brothers, Bud Bagley of Corona, N.M. and George Bagley of Dimmitt; sister, Allene Sultemeier of Albuquerque, N.M.; five grandchildren, Leslie Ann Hargrove and husband Rafe of Austin, Shannon Warren of Austin, Jason Warren and wife Shelly of Dallas, Kelly McClatchy and wife Heather of Midland and Tyler Warren and wife Kristen of San Angelo; and three great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Dylan Hargrove of Austin and Ashlyn McClatchy of Midland.
Grandsons and Jim Bates will serve as pallbearers.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kevin Bushart officiating. A Masonic graveside service will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Alton G. Hatfield
MIDLAND — Alton G. Hatfield, of Midland, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2003.
Alton was born Feb. 22, 1923, in Thurber and was raised there. He graduated from Strawn High School in 1941. He was a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps from 1942 through 1946, where he served as a Link Training Instructor at Goodfellow Field in San Angelo. On Dec. 17, 1944, he married
Elizabeth Hunter in Cleburne.
Alton worked in Fort Worth for a few years before he and Elizabeth moved to Denver City in 1948, where he began his 37-year career with Shell Oil Company. His love for the community of Denver City was exemplified through his service as a City Councilman for four years, beginning in 1968, and then as the mayor from 1971 through 1973 when he transferred to Midland. He retired from Shell Oil in 1985, after his years as a field gas tester and later a safety and environmental coordinator with the company. His passion for safety continued as he devoted 15 years of instruction in AARP’s “55-Alive” defensive driving program for senior citizens.
Alton honored God through his attendance and membership at First United Methodist Church of Denver City and by serving in numerous offices at the church. After moving to Midland, he and Elizabeth continued their service to God by joining the church family at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and their membership in the Covenant Sunday School Class. Alton also enjoyed fellowship in the Prime Timers at St. Luke’s, where he was a past president.
He was Past Master of the Denver City Masonic Lodge #1278, a charter member of the Valley of Lubbock Scottish Rite, and was a Shriner as well as Past Patron of the Order of Eastern Star at Denver City. Alton exemplified the Masonic tenet to take a good man and make him better.
He served for five years as a State Representative for the United Ostomy Association and provided counseling for local ostomates. Through his devotion and instruction, Alton helped countless ostomates adjust to and learn to live full lives after surgery.
Alton also devoted much time and energy to assist the Midland Shell Federal Credit Union in many ways, one of which was through service on the Credit Union’s Board of Directors.
Alton touched so many lives with his humor, wise counsel and knowledge. He was loved by many and will be sorely missed by all.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Luther and Irene Hatfield, and brother, Charles Hatfield.
Alton is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Hatfield of Midland; daughter, Ann Dawdy Clary and husband, Buck, of Amarillo; sons, Biff Hatfield and wife, Shauneen, of Amarillo; Rick Hatfield and very special friend, Dianne Mayfield, of Odessa; grandsons, Scot Hatfield of Amarillo, Paul Hatfield of Richardson, Dustin Hatfield and Tyler Hatfield both of Odessa.
The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home today between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Memorial services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard Edwards and the Rev. Larry Bailey officiating. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, at Mount Marion cemetery in Strawn. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy. Midland, Texas.
Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the “Wednesday Morning Coffee Bunch.”
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice House, 903 N. Sam Houston, Odessa, Texas, 79761, or the charity of one’s choice.
Ike Isaacs
ODESSA — Truman Lee “Ike” Isaacs, 72, of Odessa, went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003.
Memorial service will be scheduled at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003, at Terrace Hills Church of Christ with Chad Durham officiating under the direction of Odessa Funeral Home.
He was born in O’Donnell and coached boxing for 25 years in Odessa.
Survivors include his wife, Maria Isaacs of Odessa; sons, Michael Lee Isaacs and Matthew Gene Isaacs, both of Odessa; sister, Wilma Frances Isaacs of Odessa; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and lots of extended family and friends.
Mary Betty Harral
KINGSLAND — Mary Betty (Willis) Harral, 89, died Oct. 24, 2003, in Boise, Idaho, after a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at the Kingsland Community Church in Kingsland with Pastor Tommie Beck officiating.
Interment will follow at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park.
Before moving to Boise to be near her daughters, Mrs. Harral was a resident of Highland Haven. Born in Beaumont on Jan. 21, 1914, she lived in Woodruff, South Carolina, as a child and later in Nome. Mrs. Harral met her husband, Charles, while living in Midland. After living several years on their ranch north of Midland, Mr. and Mrs. Harral moved to Fort Stockton and Charles began farming. In the early 1970s, the Harrals bought a home in Highland Haven. Mary Betty continued to live there after her husband’s death in 1983.
Mrs. Harral is survived by her son, Richard W. (Dick) Harral of El Dorado, Ark.; daughter-in-law, Ilene Cook Harral; her daughter, Martha Sue (Suzie) Hanks of Boise; granddaughters, Melissa Harral of Dallas and Karin and Kathryn Hanks of Boise; brother, John (and wife Doris) Willis of Odessa, Rather (and wife Carolyn) Willis of Houston, and numerous nephews and nieces.
She is pre-deceased by her husband, Charles G. Harral; brother, William (Bill) Willis; sister, Lucy O’Connor; son-in-law, Gardner Hanks; and her parents, William H. and Fannie Kate Willis.
While in Fort Stockton, Mary Betty was an active member of the First Christian Church, the Fort Stockton Study Club, the Daughters of the American Revolution and other civic organizations. After moving to Highland Haven, Mary Betty continued to be an active church member and belonged to the Garden Club and other community organizations.
Mary Betty will be remembered for her strong Christian faith. Her Bible lay next to her favorite chair and was read frequently. She taught Sunday school for many years, sang in the choir and served in a variety of church leadership roles. She was also a member of the Boys Camp Meeting Association and attended the summer revival meeting for over 30 years. She also enjoyed her role as hostess and it was common to find family and friends dropping by for coffee, sharing a meal, celebrating a holiday or staying a few days both in Fort Stockton and Highland Haven. Mary Betty enjoyed many hobbies: baking, reading, playing bridge, flower arranging, painting, genealogy, sewing and needlework.
Memorials or donations may be made to any of several charities Mary Betty supported, such as the Bloys Camp Meeting Associating, the Diabetes Association or Juliette Fowler Homes Inc.
Helen Kirkpatrick
Helen Louise Powell Kirkpatrick was born February 16, 1921, in Ozona. She was married
to John Arthur Kirkpatrick on May 22, 1937, in Ballinger. They first ranched in Schleicher County and later moved to a ranch in Edwards County near Barksdale and then on to Water Valley in 1945. Later in life, she worked as a manager of the Tejas Motel in San Angelo and then at the MHMR facilities in Carlsbad. She returned to ranching after retiring from MHMR.
Helen loved the company of friends, family and neighbors. One of her most favorite gatherings was the big event of her 80th birthday. It was a wonderful occasion to her, as she celebrated her life with so many who she loved and those who loved her. Helen loved life and people!
She was a passionate gardener who transformed her home into a beautiful oasis with flower, rose and vegetable gardens. She was strong in her Christian faith. She inspired many with her gift of counsel and wisdom. Everyone who knew her felt blessed by her kindness and love. Many of her children’s friends called her Mom, as she made them feel special and loved just like a mother would.
She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and brother.
Helen is survived by her children: Jack Kirkpatrick of Lubbock; Dr. Marillyn (Bitsy) Odum Ed.D. of Midland; Charles Kirkpatrick of Austin; Dan Kirkpatrick of Sarasota, Florida; Nan Kirkpatrick Montague of Austin. Brother and Sister: Sudy Bedford of Midland; Harry Wright of San Antonio. Grandchildren: John Arthur Odum; Christopher Odum; Melody Kirkpatrick; Kirk Montague; and Cade Kirkpatrick. Sister and brother in laws: Hallie Black of Ozona; Elizabeth Wright of San Antonio; and H.G. Bedford of Midland, and life-long friend, Marillyn Treadway of Granite Shoals.
The family wishes to extend their grateful thanks to Jesus and Iriam Gutierrez for their tireless dedication and love in the care of their mother. Also, special thanks to everyone at Angelo Community Hospital for their excellent care.
Johnson’s Funeral Home of San Angelo, Texas, will provide the services with viewing available Thursday, October 30. The family visitation will be Friday, October 31, 2003, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Graveside Services will be 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 1st at the Water Valley cemetery with Reverend Dan Dunavant officiating. Memorial Services will follow at 2 p.m. at the Water Valley United Methodist Church.
The family request memorial donations be made to the following: Water Valley United Methodist Church, West Texas Boys Ranch, Leukemia Society and or the American Heart Association.
Dee Laverne Moore
MERKEL — Dee Laverne Moore, 85, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 2003, in the Big Spring Veterans Home.
Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Rose Hill cemetery. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the Merkel First United Methodist Church with Reverends James Merrell and Curtis Bentley officiating, directed by Starbuck Funeral Home.
Laverne was born June 23, 1918, in Taylor County to Dee Porter and Myrtie Blanche Crow Moore. He married
Jane Monk on Jan. 5, 1947, in Abilene. She preceded him in death on Jan. 29, 1991. He was educated in the Merkel area. Laverne was a U.S. Army veteran during World War II and was a forward observer and sharp shooter. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church as long as his health allowed. He served on the Merkel School Board. He was a longtime farmer, bookkeeper at the Co-op Gin and an independent trucker.
Survivors include two daughters, Twyla Greenfield and husband, Jay, of Odessa and Gloria Isom and husband, Rodney, of Sweetwater; four grandchildren, Scott Isom of Merkel, Lance Greenfield of Houston, Daryl Greenfield of Midland and Debbie Darland of McKinney; three great-grandchildren, Tiffany, Nicole and Colyn Greenfield; and a special friend, Lettie Hammer of Trent.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Vera Irene Meeks; his wife; and a daughter, Pat Moore.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 426, Merkel, TX 79536.
Laverne was a dedicated father, grandfather and great-grandfather who loved attending football and basketball games and socializing with his family and friends. He was a very hard working, kind, patient man who never had a bad word to say about anyone. He was a wonderful role model for all his loved ones and will be forever missed.
Lavania Williams
MIDLAND — Lavania Williams, 88, of Midland, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2003.
She was born July 25, 1915, in Marrita, Okla., the oldest of nine siblings, to Oscar and Gertrude Baxter. On Oct. 22, 1932, she married
T.T. Williams in Van Zandt County and together they had ten children. Lavania was a homemaker and was very involved in her children’s lives. She attended all school activities, was a Girl and Boy Scout leader as well as a leader for the Theta Rho girls. Lavania was a member of Cotton Flat Baptist Church and loved reading her Bible daily. She was a member of the Rebecca’s and was a volunteer for the M.S. Foundation.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Williams on October 16, 1975; two sons, Raymond Williams in 1944 and Harold Williams in 1995; three brothers, Overt Baxter, Douglas Baxter and Charlie Baxter; and two sisters, Nancy Odom and Marie Waters.
Lavania is survived by eight children, Roy and Sarah Williams of Midland, Texas, Johnnie and Don Boothe of Crane, Texas, Richard and Wanda Williams of Rio Rancho, N.M., Betty and Wayne Faircloth of Ruidoso Downs, N.M., Juanita and Jerry Kennedy of Odessa, Texas, Nina and Matt Rayne of Nashua, N.H., Riley and Darlene Williams of Odessa, Texas, Carolyn Wortham of San Angelo, Texas; two brothers, Olander Baxter and his wife, Jackie, of Midland, Texas, and Dan Baxter and his wife, Jackie, of Bakersfield, Calif.; sister, Dee Schultz of Kingsland, Texas; 26 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
We wish to express our thanks and gratitude to the staff of Manor Park Younger Center for the great care and love that was given to our mother. Her memory will be loved and cherished always.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2003, at Ellis Funeral Home.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Robert Kepple officiating. Interment will be at Levelland City cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy., Midland, Texas.
Dr. Lois Beach Waddill
MIDLAND — Lois Beach Waddill, 86, of Midland, died Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003, at Midland Memorial Hospital.
She was born Dec. 23, 1916, at Havensville, Kan., the daughter of Arthur and Della Johnson Beach. She attended school at Rock School and Havensville High School. She graduated from Texas Chiropractic College in San Antonio in December 1949. She practiced for many years in Winters, Texas, before moving to Midland, where she practiced until her retirement. She was honored by the college in 1999 for her 50 years as a chiropractor.
She married
Raymond Schane in 1932 at Holton, Kan. They divorced. She married
Richard “Dick” Bellis in 1957. He died in 1984. She married
Norris Waddill in 1994.
Her parents, baby son Jackie Lee Schane, sisters Velva Cloud and Wilma Morris, and brothers Merle, Elga and Lawrence Beach all preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband, Norris Waddill of Midland; three daughters, Barbara Sackrider of Wamego, Kan., DeAnn Mitchell of Dallas and Nancy Terry of Arlington; one son, Dickie Bellis of Midland; two sisters, Olive Vorse and Myrtle Davin of Topeka, Kan.; one brother, Russell Beach of St. Joseph, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services will be held Dec. 29, 2003, at Bucksgrove cemetery in Saint Mary’s, Kan. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy., Midland, Texas.
