System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC!
Martha Lee Combs
SEMINOLE — Martha Lee Combs, 90, went to be with the Lord this day, July 30, 2004. She was born Jan. 22, 1914, in Aspermont, to David and Lida Chriswell.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Combs, and son, Rubert. She is survived by her son Dewey and wife, Lurlene, of Seminole; daughter, Wanda Rhodes and husband, Earnest, of Odessa; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; brother, Marshall Chriswell of Lamesa; two sisters, Faye Gallentine of Andrews and Jessie Nichols of Abilene; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, in the Gaines County cemetery, under the direction of Ratliff Funeral Homes of Seminole.
Pallbearers will be Earnie Rhodes, Mike Steadmon, Aaron Steadmon, Rupert Combs, Brad Campbell and Paul Rhodes.
Iris Dean Aishman
KINGSLAND — Iris Dean Aishman, a 34-year resident of Odessa, died Friday, July 16, 2004 in a local hospital in Llano, Texas, at the age of 87.
Following a 20-year career as an Ector County employee in the county clerk’s office, she retired and moved to the Hill Country, settling in Kingsland, Texas, in 1975.
She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, a local bridge club and belonged to Kingsland Community Church.
She was born on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 1916, in Gatesville, Texas, to John and Alice (Bates) Morse.
Iris became the bride of Charles P. Aishman on Aug. 23, 1937. Their marriage took place in Corpus Christi.
Her survivors include sons, Gary Aishman of Show Low, Ariz., and Don Aishman of Wimberley, Texas; son-in-law, Ed Harris Jr. of Friendswood, Texas; brother, Jack Morse of Gatesville, Texas; grandchildren, Tiffany Pace and husband Darren, Shawn Aishman and wife Lisa, Holly Harris, Hunter Harris and wife Kerry, Chad Harris and wife Mandy and Rodney Harris and wife Valerie; and great-grandchildren, Jory Hamby, Anna Hamby, David Hamby, Austin Aishman, Mattie Aishman, Garrett Turner, Drew Harris, Brittany Harris and Jordynne Harris.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, in 2001; daughter, Gailya Jean Harris in 1990; both parents; two brothers; and one sister.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 20 at Kingsland Community Church in Kingsland with the Rev. Tommie Beck and the Rev. George Belford officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park in Burnet County, Texas.
Pallbearers will be Richard Pring, Gary Aishman, Don Aishman, Ed Harris Jr., Shawn Aishman, Hunter Harris, Chad Harris and Rodney Harris.
Arrangements are by Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home, Kingsland (325) 388-6767.
Clyde H. Chisum
ODESSA — Clyde H. Chisum, age 80, of Odessa, went home to be with the Lord on July 16, 2004.
Clyde was born on June 2, 1924, in Texas City, Texas, to Claude C. and Mavyce Belle Chisum, their firstborn son, or “Sonny” as his mother called him.
Prior to his first birthday, the Chisum family moved to Non, Okla., the place Clyde called home. After graduation from Gerty High School in Oklahoma, Clyde joined the U.S. Air Force and served his country from 1942-1945 during World War II. He was a glider mechanic stationed in England and France.
As a lover of learning, Clyde began his college education at the University of Oklahoma. He earned his B.A. Degree in Geology from Oklahoma City University. He returned to OU and obtained his Master’s Degree in Education. He was a lifelong Sooner. He did further graduate work in education through the University of Texas and Northern Illinois University.
An avid and competent educator, Clyde’s professional career began as a high school science teacher in Oklahoma City. He moved to Odessa in 1953 as a geology instructor at Odessa College. He was active in bringing the science of geology to elementary school students in Odessa and took semester filed trips with his college students to Big Bend National Park. During his 18-year stay at OC, Clyde served as Evening College Dean and as College Dean. He was named as the third President of Odessa College in February of 1970. Many knew him as Dean Chisum, or simply “Dean.”
After his tenure at Odessa College, Clyde married
his wife Reba and her two children on Oct. 8, 1971, and moved to Naperville, Ill., to assume an Assistant Dean position at Triton College in River Grove, Ill. He retired as Dean of University Transfer Studies at Triton on Feb. 1, 1981.
As a large man and a transplanted Texan in Illinois, Clyde relished the role as “the Big Texan” or “the John Wayne of Triton.” He often gave presentations to local civic and educational groups about the history of the Chisholm Trail, and the cattle legacy of John Chisum in New Mexico. Clyde loved to tell stories.
The Chisums returned to Odessa in 1982 and spent their “retirement” years buying, remodeling and renting small houses on the West Side of Odessa. Clyde’s second passion after education was construction and working with his hands. His hobbies included golf, traveling, flying, John Wayne movies and Sooner football. He held a private pilot’s license and flew throughout North America. His motorhome travels took him and Reba through all of the lower 48 states, Canada, and Alaska — his favorite being Alaska. Later in Clyde’s life, they regularly met up with friends for short stays in the motorhome at Fort Davis State Park.
Clyde was a member of the First Christian Church in Odessa. In years past, he served in the Civitan Club, Lions Club and was on the Presidential Museum Board.
Clyde is survived by his wife of 32 years, Reba, and her two children Stephen Jumper and his wife, Kristi, of Midland, Texas; Stephanie Olssen and her husband, Eric, of Gainesville, Texas; along with six grandchildren, Christopher, Kevin, Jessica, Brian, Kaitlin and Austin; two brothers, Milford “Bud” Chisum of Yukon, Okla., and Milton “Bud” Chisum and wife June of House Springs, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews, who all knew him as “Uncle Sonny.”
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Cladie Johnson.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 19, 2004, at the First Christian Church with the Rev. Diana Garrett officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers are Christopher Brennan, Kevin Jumper, Brian Jumper, Austin Jumper, Eric Olssen and Bobby Bowen.
The family suggests that any memorials be sent to First Christian Church, Odessa College Foundation Memorial Fund or Hospice House Foundation.
After a 10-year battle with cancer, a battle he fought with courage, strength, and dignity, Clyde leaves us with, “I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. Finally there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8.
A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Louise May Scott Hanson
ODESSA — Louise May Scott Hanson, age 86, of Odessa, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 16, 2004.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. The memorial service is at 2 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2004, at Rose Hill cemetery in Odessa.
Louise was born in Lexington, Neb. She married
Lee F. Hanson on Aug. 16, 1940. They made Odessa their home in 1971.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1974. After working for Ruthco, she retired in 1987. She then served her community for five years working with The Odessa Literacy Council.
She is survived by her four daughters, Sharon Branam and Judy Creech, both of Odessa, Ruth Layman and husband Mike of Wasilla, Alaska, and Rochelle Goodwin and husband Alan of Houston; sister, Lucille Marshall of Chadron, Neb.; grandchildren, Troy Branam, Linda Branam, Susie Erwin, Zach Layman, Vanessa Layman, Matthew Goodwin, Tyler Goodwin and Tim Goodwin; and great-grandchildren, Chris Branam, Brianna Erwin, Alyssa Erwin, James and John Erwin and Andrew Layman.
In lieu of flowers, memorial can be made to Open Door for Missions, c/o Jerry Scott, 14388 Hwy 385, Hemingford, NE 69348.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Pat Petersen
ODESSA — Pat Petersen, 75, a longtime resident of Odessa, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2004, at her residence.
She was born Aug. 16, 1928, in Fort Worth. She graduated from Austin High School in El Paso in 1945.
She was a homemaker and a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church. She was also a member of Tri Delta Sorority, Book Club and a bridge club member for a number of years.
She is survived by her son, Kurt Randall Petersen and wife Kim of Houston; daughter, Audrey Lynn Land of Odessa; four grandchildren, Lindsi Britt Land and Tatum Case Land, both of Odessa, and Reed Walker Petersen and Caroline Larkin Petersen, both of Houston.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2004, at St. John’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. Laura Deaderick officiating. A reception will follow the service at St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Memorials may be made to Odyssey Healthcare of Odessa.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Paul Thornton
ODESSA — Paul Thornton, age 73, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2004, at Hospice House.
He was born July 8, 1931, in Bogata, Texas. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
He married
Carolyn Jones on May 28, 1954, in Marshall, Texas, and was a longtime Ector County Independent School District employee.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Jones, of Odessa.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to First Presbyterian Church or to the Hospice House of Odessa.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Doyle W. Green
LUBBOCK - Doyle Wayburn Green, 72, of Lubbock, died Thursday, July 1, 2004, at his home.
He was born to Homer and Marie Green in Penelope, Texas on September 4, 1931. Doyle graduated from Penelope High School and Texas Tech University. He served as Staff Sergeant in the US Air Force.
He married
Charlotte L. Love December 22, 1956, in Lubbock. They moved to Odessa and had two children. He worked in mortgage banking and real estate appraisal. In 1969, he moved to Austin and returned to Lubbock in 2000. He was a member of the Monterey Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and one brother.
Family will receive friends between 5 and 7 p.m. Sunday, July 4, 2004 at Rix Funeral Directors. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 5, 2004, in W.W. Rix Chapel.
The family suggests memorials to the Monterey Church of Christ Building Fund, 3616 58th St., 79411.
Send online condolences to www.rixfd.com.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Charlotte Green of Lubbock; daughter, Kim Peck and husband Rick of Lubbock; son Dee Green and wife Donnay of Georgetown; two brothers, Kenneth Green and wife Burianella of Hewitt and W.C. Green and wife Sandy of Houston; five grandchildren, Ryan Peck, Tate Green, Erin Peck, Tanner Green, and Trevis Green.
James L. 'Jim' Uhlhorn
ODESSA - James L. 'Jim' Uhlhorn, 69, passed away Saturday, July 3, 2004, at his residence in Odessa, with his family at his side.
He was born June 30, 1935, to Harold and Selma Uhlhorn in Rosebud. He married
Mary McClure on July 14, 1954, in Fort Worth, later moving to Odessa in 1969.
He was self-employed for over 25 years as a truck mechanic and thoroughly enjoyed his work. He also served in the National Guard. He loved working at his church, Emmanuel Lutheran, and also enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports.
Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Terry Meyer and Don Loudenback officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Coby Uhlhorn, Troy Uhlhorn, Aaron Hoodie, Jeremy Hodo, Michael Cowley, Stephen Mainka, and Justin Mainka.
Arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Mary Uhlhorn of Odessa; sons, Billy Ray Uhlhorn and wife, Lisa, of Odessa; Kenneth James Uhlhorn and wife, Sue, of Ranger, and Samuel Lee Uhlhorn of Budda; daughter, Dorothy Gayle Mainka and husband, Richard, of Odessa; sister, Linda Eldridge and husband, Danny, of Martinsville, Va.; one brother, Ralph Uhlhorn and wife, Jo, of Granbury; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
