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Patricia Loraine Solomon
ODESSA — After a long illness, Patricia Loraine Solomon passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2004, at her residence. She was surrounded by her family and friends.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
Patricia Loraine Solomon was born April 10, 1942, in Drumright, Okla. She grew up in Odessa, Texas, and graduated from Odessa High School.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Solomon, and her parents, Paul Larson and Loraine Larson.
She is survived by her twin daughters, Karen Hobbs and her husband, Ronnie Hobbs, and Sharon Quador and her husband, Brian Quador, both of Odessa, Texas; her brother, Robert Larson and wife, Janet Larson, of Haslett, Texas; three grandchildren, Seth Quador, Breanna Quador and Landon Hobbs; and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kyle Rogers officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you and whispered come home with me. With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away and though we love you dearly we could not make you stay. We will miss you dearly.
Dora Francis Gray
ODESSA — Dora Francis Wootan Gray was born in Mason County, Texas, on Nov. 10, 1918, to Sam Houston and Lillie Henry Wootan. She passed from this life on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004.
Dora married
Moore Gray on Sept. 16, 1940. She was blessed with an instant family, as Moore brought his children, Moreen and Donald Wayne to this union. A daughter and son, Naomi and Nathan were later born and completed the family.
She always had time to play with her children, teaching them about God and disciplining them in her gentle, loving and patient way. When grandchildren came along, she continued to spend hours sewing for them, playing games and entertaining them with stories and songs. She was never too busy to get down on the floor and play with the children. She always took time to be with her family.
She was a dedicated Christian lady and was a longtime member of the First United Pentecostal Church. She was a Sunday school teacher for the junior class for many years. Dora took her relationship with God seriously, and prayed daily for her friends and family members.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Moore Gray; her sister, Selma Elliott; two grandsons; and her dear friends, Louise Johnston and Ruth Farris.
She is survived by her four children and their spouses, Nathan and Elaine Gray, Naomi and Larry Bunch, Donald Wayne and Faye Gray, and Moreen and Don Butchee. She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, with another one expected soon. She will also be greatly missed by her sister, Helen Sanders, her brothers, A.C. Wootan and Sam Wootan and their spouses, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
The family will be receiving visitors from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at the First United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Terry Pugh officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Annie Queen Greenwade
ODESSA — Annie Queen Greenwade, 81, a retired presser for Odessa Laundry & Cleaners, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas.
Mrs. Greenwade lived in Odessa, and was previously from Waco. Annie was born on May 25, 1922, to the parentage of Walter and Florence (Scott) Turner in Waco where she attended and graduated from Moore High School. She married
Mr. James Greenwade in Waco on October 13, 1948.
She is survived by her sons, William Solomon of Denver, Colo., Ronald Greenwade of Odessa and Gary Greenwade of Odessa; daughter, Linda Greenwade of Odessa; brothers, Walter Turner Jr. of Waco, Alfred Turner of Trinity, Joe Turner of Waco and Robert Ashford of Los Angeles, Calif.; sisters, Buna Powell of Waco, Jewel Shores of Waco, Carrie Jones of Long Island, N.Y., and Mae Singleton of Houston; grandchildren, Cranston Parks, Tommy Earl Robinson, Shamaica Greenwade, Kuziate Solomon and Gary Greenwade Jr.; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her father, Walter Turner, and her mother, Florence Scott-Turner.
You may visit with Annie from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel C.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, at Rose Of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. J. W. Hanson will be officiating. Burial will be in the Ector County cemetery, Rose Hill Section, in Odessa.
Arrangements are by Martinez Funeral Home.
Roderic E. Griffin Jr.
ODESSA — A welcome home celebration was given for Roderic E. Griffin Jr. of Odessa, Texas, at 3:23 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004. The affair was held in his Heavenly mansion with God and Jesus hosting. His mother, Esther Griffin Harris, and father, Rod Griffin Sr., were there to greet him and there were many loved ones, including his sister, Carolyn, in attendance, plus many other loved friends and relatives.
Rod was born Sept. 23, 1933, and everyone had a wonderful, glorious time. Those here on earth will celebrate with a home gathering at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, at Antioch Christian Church, 4040 E. Maple.
Those joining the celebration were Rod’s wife of 50 plus years, of the home; son, Rod Griffin and wife, Carolyn; son, Danny Griffin; grandson, Hayden Edward Griffin and his mother, Kristen Santa Maria, who is so loved by Rod and Jetta, of Lawrenceville, Ga.; granddaughter, Shannon Baldwin and husband, Scott, of Cedar Creek, Texas; sister, Phyllis Pinkston and husband, Ron, of Sapulpa, Okla.; plus many other nieces, nephews, loved relatives and friends.
Arrangements were handled by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Master of ceremonies was Pastor Don Fankhauser, Antioch Christian Church. In charge of music were Rod Griffin, son, and Pastor Don Fankhauser. A poem was presented by Rod’s sister, Phyllis.
In charge of Rod’s luggage which will be transported later were pallbearers: Floyd Rountree, Bob Nolan, Bill Lewallen, Mike Johnson (nephew, Sapulpa, Okla.), Dave Vandever and PeeWee Robbins. Continuation of the celebration was at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Delfina Hinojos
ODESSA — Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day to laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that place at the close of day.
If my passing has left a void then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss. Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savored much good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief; Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me God wanted me now, he set me free.
Delfina D. Hinojos, 97, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, at her residence in Midland. Mrs. Hinojos was Catholic and was born Dec. 24, 1906, in Ojinaga Chihuahua, Mexico, to father, Florencio Deras, and mother, Juanita Carrasco, who both precede her in death. She was a member of the Guadalupanas.
Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. today, Feb. 6, 2004, at Martinez Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Joe Uecker officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill cemetery.
Survivors include three daughters, Juanita H. Lujan and Carolina H. Calderon and husband, Abelardo, both from Dallas, Texas, and Sarah H. Jacques and husband, Joe Angel, from Midland, Texas. Three sons, Eddie D. Hinojos and wife, Ofelia, from Odessa, Armando D. Hinojos and wife, Yolanda, and Freddy D. Hinojos, both from Pecos, Texas; 31 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; and 71 great- great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be grandsons Ralph Lujan Jr., Edward Hinojos, Rudy Calderon, Paul Hinojos, Joe Rey Jacques, Carlos C. Hinojos, Danny Calderon and Ronnie Hinojos.
Services are under the direction of Martinez Funeral Home.
Joe M. Plemons
MIDLAND — Joe M. Plemons, 80, died early Wednesday morning, Feb. 4, 2004, at Midland Memorial Hospital.
He was born April 4, 1923, to Vernon Plemons and Mary Murle Plemons in Waco, Texas. He was raised and educated in Crawford, Texas and attended Baylor University. From 1943 to 1945, he served his country in the U.S. Navy. Joe had been in the oilfield business for 60 years and retired as president of New Park Drilling Fluids in 1986. Mr. Plemons came out of retirement in 1999 as a consultant for MUDSMITH, where he retired in April 2003. He had been appointed to the committee to revise the textbook, Principles of Drilling Fluids Control (original 1946). He was a member of the Midland Petroleum Club and was a past director of the Permian Basin Oil Show. On April 4, 1980, he married
Doris Howard in Odessa, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Jim and widowed by Flo Plemons.
Joe is survived by his wife, Doris Plemons of Midland; daughter, Betta Antee and husband, Jerry, of Midland; son, Joe Plemons and wife, Trish, of Sugar Land; son, David Howard of Bastrop, Texas; brother, Gene Plemons and wife, Betty, of Clifton, Texas; sister-in-law, Winnie Plemons of Waco, Texas; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at Ellis Funeral Home.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, at Crestview Baptist Church with Dr. John D. Gerlach officiating, with eulogy by Ken Goldsmith. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy. Midland, Texas.
Pallbearers will be Carl Julian, Steve Plemons, Bob Plemons, Michael Plemons, Matt Plemons and Scott King.
Clotilde Puga
ODESSA — Clotilde Jasso Puga was born in Candeleria, Texas, on Feb. 25, 1911. She passed away Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital. She was a homemaker and was Catholic.
She is preceded in death by her husband, six brothers and four sisters.
She is survived by her son, Joe Puga Jr. and his wife, Dolores, of Odessa; grandchildren, Richy Puga and wife, Judy, of Odessa, Terri Munoz and Dora Savage and husband, David, all of Odessa; great-grandchildren, John Savage, Linda Savage, Sara Lundgren and Alex Self, all of Odessa; a niece, Amelia Dominguez of Midland; and a grand-nephew, Lyndon Marquez of Boise, Idaho.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at Chapa Funeral Home. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, at Evergreen cemetery in Stanton, Texas.
Services entrusted to Memorial Services Chapa Funeral Home.
Alvie A. ‘Blackie’ Reynolds
RANGER — Alvie A. “Blackie” Reynolds went to be with his Lord Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, at the tender age of 85 years. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at Eastside Baptist Church with Donna DeLuca officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Ranger.
He married
Allie Belle Stuart of Bowie and together they had one daughter, Gladys Marie Reynolds. They made their home in Odessa, Texas, for more than 60 years. Blackie was well known and respected in the oil fields of West Texas. He worked and retired from FWA Oil Drilling Company in the late 1970s.
Blackie has spent the last years living in Cross Plains and Ranger Nursing Care Centers. He has been able to enjoy the fellowship of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren during this time.
Blackie was a man that was blessed, that is, he had an inward joy which came from living a good life. He appreciated the days that God gave him and the people that God surrounded him with. He did not look to the past or the future. He enjoyed the gifts of the present: friends, family, smiles, hugs and health.
Blackie was preceded in death and now reunited with his wife, Allie, and daughter, Gladys.
Known to his grandchildren as ‘PawPaw,’ he is survived by one grandson and two granddaugh
ters, Mark and Kathy Buck of Enumclaw, Wash., and their children, Shelby and Joshua; Dan and Kathy Eoff of Zephyr, Texas, and their children, Kutter, Kashtyn and Kannon; Cord and Kimberly Woerner of Godley, Texas, and their children, Thor, Zed and Miss Aspen.
Ola Rhea
ODESSA — Ola Mae Rhea, beloved mother, homemaker, and retired Wal-Mart Associate, departed this world on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, at Hospice House in Odessa at the age of 69.
She was born on Aug. 21, 1934, in Munday, Texas, to Frank and Cordie Wallace.
Ola grew up in rural Texas during the Great Depression as one of nine children when times were tough and money was scarce. She learned to appreciate the things she had and the kindness shown to her by others. These were traits that she maintained throughout her life and she never hesitated to share the blessings that God had given to her. She will be missed by family, friends and anyone who had the privilege of being touched by her generosity.
Ola is preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, four sisters and one grandchild Cody Robinson. She was married
to A. J. Maxwell from 1949 to 1953 and to Morris Rhea from 1955 to 1986.
She is survived by her three children: daughter, Beverly Maxwell of Midland; son, Douglas Rhea of Odessa; daughter, Jona Foreman and husband, Butch, of Odessa; and a niece whom she raised as a daughter, Marlina Scarborough of Odessa; seven grandchildren, Ronnie Robinson, Donnie Robinson, Amy Robinson, Travis Thomas, Jarryd Foreman, Bryan Foreman and Jeffrey Rhea. She is also survived by ten great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
The family will be receiving visitors Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Dr. Emmett Barnard officiating.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the caring and compassionate people of Hospice House, Home Hospice, and Chapel Hill Baptist Church.
