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William ‘Bill’ Ray Shoemake
MIDLAND — William “Bill” Ray Shoemake went home to be with Our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday July 24, 2004, after passing away at his residence.
He was born Sept. 25, 1941, in Olney, Texas, to Tommy and Mattie Shoemake.
He was raised and educated in Snyder, Texas. He later entered the U.S. Army and served as a Military Policeman in Fort Polk, La. After his discharge, he returned to Snyder, where he met and married
Judy Lemons on Nov. 1, 1964. The couple moved to Midland in 1965. He worked for the Midland Police Department for 10 years and was a graduate of the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va., in 1976.
He later opened his own business “The Coyote Moon Gallery” in Ruidoso, N.M., and ran it until his retirement in 2003.
He enjoyed sports. Bill was a very loving father, brother, grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him. We love you.
He was a Baptist.
We would like to express our appreciation to the Odyssey Health Care Staff and to the Rev. Gale Wilson for their care.
His parents and brother, Howard Shoemake, precede him in death.
Survivors include son, William Cody Shoemake of Plano, Texas; daughter, Traci Coursey of Odessa; brother, Steve Shoemake of Snyder, Texas; sisters, Joyce Casteor of Midland, Barbara Price of Lockhart, Texas, and Carol Adams of Midland; and grandchildren, Taylor and William Coursey of Odessa; Aunt Lola and uncle Ocie Goforth of Lamesa, Texas; and special friends, Lynn and Rayna Price of El Paso, Texas; in addition several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Memorials may be directed to: Odyssey Health Care, 2651 JBS Parkway Bldg. Ste. B, Odessa, Texas 79761.
Services are under the direction of Pipkin Funeral Home.
Felipe Carrillo
ODESSA — Felipe Carrillo, 52, died Tuesday, June 29, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.
Felipe was a Catholic and a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church. Felipe was born December 10, 1951, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to father, Felipe Carrillo, and mother, Luz Cisneros Carrillo, whom both have preceded him in death.
Viewing is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. today with a rosary being held at 7 p.m. at Martinez Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday. July 2, 2004, at St. Josephs Catholic Church with Fr. Gilbert Rodriguez officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Ann Carrillo; two daughters, Claudia Carrillo and Liliana Carrillo; two sons, Felipe Carrillo and Jorge Carrillo; and seven grandchildren, all of Odessa.
Services are under the direction of Martinez Funeral Home.
Joe Earl Horton
CRANE — Joe Earl Horton, 79, of Crane, died Tuesday, June 29, 2004, in Odessa Medical Center Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2004, at the Tabernacle Baptist Church with the Revs. Mike Evans and Clyde Womack officiating. Burial will follow in the Crane County cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.
Joe was born on September 13, 1924, in Marie, Texas. He served in the Army during WW II. He was stationed in the South Pacific where he was wounded three times. He received the Purple Heart, the Oakleaf Cluster Star, the Silver Star and the Good Conduct Medal. He then worked in the oilfield for over 50 years. He worked for T&K Oilfield Services for more than 20 years. He was still employed with Sol Well Service out of Crane.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Estelle Horton of Crane; two daughters, Jeanette Noland and her husband, Gary Noland, of El Reno, Okla., and Judy Powell and her husband, James Powell Sr., of Holland, Ark.; a brother, R.C. Horton and wife, Betty, of Andrews; and eight grandchildren, Lisa Galloway, Veronica Schmidt, Kim Powell, Norman Horton Jr., Joanna Womack, James Powell Jr., Shane Horton and Brandy Briley; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Norman Horton Sr.
Annie L. Scheile
ODESSA — Annie L. Scheile, 83, a longtime resident of Odessa, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2004. She was born November 27, 1920, in San Angelo to Ervay F. and Susie Stapp Owens.
Annie was the second of nine children. She began school in Eldorado, Texas. She also attended Water Valley and Sterling City schools in elementary. In 1930, she and her parents moved to Vealmoor, Texas. She attended Junior High School in nearby Ackerly.
She married
the love of her life December 24, 1938, in Van Horn, Texas. Henry A. Scheile was a ranch foreman on the Railway Ranch in Ector and Crane counties. They moved to Odessa in 1940 to begin their family.
Annie is fondly remembered as “Nanny” by many of those who knew her. She loved to tell how many grand and great-grandchildren she had. Nanny loved to cook, but she was most famous for her hot rolls. She laughingly said that sewing was her vice because it was calming and relaxing. Over the years, Nanny sewed and crocheted dozens of quilts.
She was employed by Ector County Independent School District as a bus driver from 1970 to 1985. Annie was very fond of the students she carried to school each day and told many stories about them.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry; daughter, JoAnn; son, Sam; grandson, Daniel; her parents; four sisters; and two brothers.
She is survived by her daughter, Judy Sue Archer and husband, Doug of Odessa; son, Henry Scheile and wife, Marty, of Michigan; daughters-in-law, Robbie Scheile and Gloria Nelson. Also, many grandchildren inclduing Ben Carter, Charles Scheile, Russell Carter, Brian Scheile, Kasey Niemann, Karey Grametbaur, Aimee Johnson, Kristina Archer, Adam Scheile, Erin Scheile and Kelly Scheile. She has many great-grandchildren including Sabrina Carter, Stephanie Carter, Stacie Carter, Megan Scheile, Matthew Scheile, Johnathan Scheile, Morgan Scheile, Kyle Carter, Jill Carter, Richard Johnson and Makaleigh Niemann. Also surviving are two sisters and many nieces and nephews.
The family will meet with friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 3, 2004, at Northside Baptist Church with the Rev. Clydell Chapman officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice House or the American Cancer Society. The family would like to thank Hospice House for their hard work and dedication to Annie during her final days with us.
Vivian L. Wilson
ODESSA — Vivian L. Wilson, 86, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2004, at Hospice House. There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. Friday, July 2, at the Chapel at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating.
Vivian was born June 1, 1918, in the mountains of El Vado, N.M. In her early years, her father’s bookkeeping work and wanderlust took her family to live in scenic places far and wide — from New Mexico to Wyoming. They made their way to Iowa Park, Texas, in 1925 and finally settled in Vernon, Texas, in 1935. As a young girl, Vivian described herself as a tomboy. However, in high school, she blossomed into a very beautiful and popular young lady. She graduated from Vernon High in 1936. Her husband, James “Bud,” was a high school athlete from Frederick, Okla. They met through interstate school rivalries. Interestingly, both Vivian’s and Bud’s parents migrated west from Tenn. Bud managed to win her heart in marriage in 1936. Early on, they lived in Ardmore, Okla. Business opportunities took them to Midland, Texas, in 1944 and World War II brought Bud into Army service, stationed at Midland Air Field. After the war, they settled in Midland.
They started their family in 1947. Bud had a Texaco service station in the early ’50s and later went to work for Wells Oil Company. He died in 1962 and Vivian raised her 3 sons by herself. Vivian was a very spiritual woman and student of the Bible. She raised her sons accordingly. They were members of Chapel Hill Baptist Church. Over the years, however, she developed a strong affinity for the Jews and their struggles. Indeed, she subscribed to the Jerusalem Post and kept close touch with news from Israel. She often supported her convictions with donations to various Jewish causes. One of her greatest regrets was not making a scheduled trip to the Holy Land. She had a faith and will of steel, which sustained her through the toughest of times. She will always be a witness to strength of character and an inspiration to all that knew her. Her legacy will endure.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James D. Wilson Sr. “Bud” and her granddaughter, Julie Wilson. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Doug and Marlene Wilson of Houston, Steve and Debi Wilson of Odessa and Mike and Pam Wilson of Odessa. Additionally, she has six grandsons, Greg Johnson and wife, Kim, of League City, Texas, John Wilson and wife, Robin, of Leander, Texas, Sean Wilson and wife, Crystal, of Nashville, Tenn., Brian Wilson of McKinney, Texas, Chris Wilson of Melissa, Texas, and Scott Wilson and wife, Jayme, of Odessa. Also, there are four great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to give a special thanks to her caregiver, Socorro Mauricio. Socorro’s care went beyond the call. Also, the family wishes to thank the good people at Hospice House for their kindness and generosity. Please consider them as a worthy beneficiary of your donations.
William H. Darby
McCAMEY — William Henry “Bill” Darby passed away June 28, 2004, in McCamey, Texas. A long-time resident of McCamey, Bill was born February 19, 1920, in Clinton, Ind., to Thomas E. Darby and Effie Essie Julian Darby. After graduation from Lash High School in Zanesville, Ohio, Bill held a variety of jobs including the grocery business, sales and auto mechanics. In 1941, right after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Army and was trained in Sherman tanks. He was promoted to Captain and became a company commander in the 752nd Tank Battalion, serving in North Africa and Italy. Bill was awarded the Purple Heart and the Silver Star for his combat duty and his entire unit received a Presidential Unit Citation for spending 316 consecutive days in combat.
On January 9, 1943, Bill married
Sally Oteka Campbell in Fort Smith, Ark. After the war, Bill returned to Zanesville, Ohio, with his wife, Oteka, and began his career as an auto mechanic. Bill and Oteka had two children while living in Zanesville, William Henry Darby II and Deborah Ann Darby. In 1950, Bill and his family relocated to McCamey to be closer to his wife’s family. Bill operated Hodges Automotive in McCamey until 1985. After “retiring” from the automotive business, Bill became active at McCamey Music Mart, which is owned by his niece, Joanne Darby. He enjoyed traveling with Joanne to music functions around the area as well as out of state. Bill loved life and took everything one day at a time. Bill was a member of the American Legion and DAV, and the First United Methodist Church of McCamey. For several years, Bill was a Scoutmaster for the local Boy Scouts.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Oteka in 1984; and a brother, Thomas Julian Darby, also in 1984. Bill is survived by a son, William H. Darby II and his wife, Patricia, of Midland; daughter, Deborah Ann Darby of Cottonwood, Ariz.; sisters, Elizabeth Groce of Columbus, Ohio, Mary Jane Gosnell of Tampa, Fla., and Helen May Coulter of Zanesville, Ohio; grandchildren, William H. Darby III of Decatur, Texas, Holly Marie Ingmire of Midland and Libra Joslyn Anulf of Sweden; and great-granddaughter, Mikayla Jean Reeves of Midland. Bill is also survived by his niece and best friend, Joanne Darby of McCamey, as well as numerous other nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2004, at the First United Methodist Church in McCamey with the Rev. Earl Richardson officiating and retired Rev. Jodie Windbigler will give the eulogy. Memorials may be made in memory of William H. Darby to the First United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 964, McCamey, TX 79752, or to the charity of your choice.
Opal Lou Bernice Miller
MIDLAND — Opal Lou Bernice Miller passed away at Central Mississippi Medical Center Hospital in Jackson, Miss., July 6, 2004. Mrs. Miller was born September 16, 1907, in Rockwell County, Texas, to Clements and Centha Clarkson. She met and later married
Paul Miller Sr. October 1, 1922, in Electra, Texas. She lived in Odessa from 1966 to 1992.
Her husband, Paul Miller Sr., precedes her in death. Two sons, Bob Miller and Gerald Miller, also precede her in death.
Family will be receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2004, at Pipkin Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. July 10, 2004, at Pipkin Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Nick Gates officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa, Texas.
She is survived by her sons, Paul Miller Jr. of McCamey, Texas, John Miller of Amarillo, Texas, George Miller of Andrews, Texas, Bill Miller of Odessa, Texas, Jerry Miller of Midland, Texas, and Ed Miller of Denver, Colo.; two daughters, Margaret Dobbins of Amarillo, Texas, and Juanita Howell of Clinton, Miss.; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Services are under the direction of Pipkin Funeral Home.
Mary Irene Ash Waggoner
ODESSA — Mary Irene Ash Waggoner, 86, a long time resident of Odessa, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital. She was born September 25, 1917, in Ashdown, Ark., to James and Rosa Metcalf. She was a retired realtor and a member of the Eastern Star, the Traveler’s Club and First Baptist Church.
She is survived by four daughters, Barbara Yvonne Johnson of Willard, UT., Dorothy Vernell Brashear of Lake Ivie, Millersview, TX., Lynn Darlene Risinger of Loulsville, Colo., and Nancy Lee Hyde of Odessa; two sons, James Anderson Ash of Odessa and Dub Ash of Amarillo; two step-sons, Jack Waggoner of Rusk, TX., and Mike Waggoner of Logo Vista, TX.; three brothers, Arry Metcalf of Fort Worth, Cecil Metcalf of Dodge City, Kan., and James Metcalf Jr. of Texarkana; sister, Geraldine Fuller of Texarkana; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 30, 2004, at the Crane cemetery in Crane with the Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Thelma Greer Lawson Barham
ODESSA — Thelma Greer Lawson Barham was born on August 4, 1911, in Mansfield, Texas, to Alice and Isaac Greer. She died March 9, 2004, at the age of 92 years.
Thelma lived in Mansfield until her family moved to Fort Worth when she was a young teenager. She attended Paskel High School. After high school, she married
Marvin Lawson in 1929. The marriage lasted for almost 50 years until Marvin’s death in 1976.
When Thelma and Marvin married
, Marvin worked for his father who owned the first oil field trucking company in West Texas. Marvin’s job moved them to Lubbock and later to Big Spring. They moved with the oil booms.
The Lawsons moved to Odessa from Big Spring in 1964, transferred by Texas and Pacific Railroad, Marvin’s employer at the time. After moving to Odessa, Thelma and Marvin opened a men’s hat shop, The Lawson Hat Company, on North Grant Street. Marvin died in 1976.
After two years of widowhood, Thelma met and married
Raymond Barham. They were married
for 22 years until Raymond’s death in 1999. Ray had two sons, Ed and Gerald Barham. Thelma was a good friend to Ray’s children and their families. They were always welcome in her home.
Thelma and Marvin Lawson had two daughters, Judith Lawson Grigsby and her husband, Cuin, of Abilene and Rosemary Lawson Parks of Midland. Rosemary preceded her mother in death in 2003.
Grandchildren include Gina Ricker Farrell, Prinny Ricker Ham, both of Odessa, Les Ming of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Gary Grigsby of Houston.
As soon as Prinny and Gina could talk, they began calling Thelma “Nana.” The grandmother name stuck and Thelma was ever after known as “Nana” to the younger generation.
Nana and Marvin, “Bubba,” to the grandchildren, raised their two granddaughters, Gina and Prinny. Nana and Bubba always had an open door for children and grandchildren.
Nana’s great-grandchildren were her delight. They are Chad Campbell, Ashley Farrell Browning, Jamison, McKenzie and Hunter Farrell, Cassidy, Taylor, Luke and Joe Ming, Meagan and Carter Grigsby. Nana had one great-great-grandchild, Brooklyn Browning.
Thelma was a member of Second Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2004, at Second Baptist Church.
The members of the Sanctuary Sunday School Class have been so faithful to visit Thelma and lend support to her in the years since Raymond’s death.
A special thank you to Second Baptist Church members and pastor who continued to visit Nana until her death.
The family would like to thank Judy and Josie Serrano for their loving care of Thelma in the last months of her life. We would also like to thank Odyssey Hospice and especially nurse Fonda Lindsey whose thoughtfulness and wisdom will long be remembered.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
