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Baylis Earle Farrell Jr.
KELLER — Baylis Earle Farrell Jr., 81, passed away after a brief illness in Dallas, Texas, on March 9, 2004.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at DFW National cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Meals on Wheels.
He was born in Marlin, Texas, to Baylis Earle Farrell Sr. and Louise Knickerbocker Farrell on Sept. 28, 1922. He was raised in Waco and graduated from Waco High School. He attended John Tarleton College and enlisted in the U.S. Army in September, 1942. He served his country valiantly as a Tank Commander in Company C, 813th Tanker Destroyer Battalion. He served in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, Normandy and Germany.
He married
Kathleen Keller on April 26, 1946. He moved to Odessa in 1947 and worked with Phillips Petroleum. During his career, he managed pipeline construction projects in Mexico, Canada and Alaska, as well as Texas. He retired from Phillips in 1984 and moved to Lubbock in 1988, until 1966 when he moved to Keller, Texas.
His passions included his family and his Bosque Country Ranch. His beloved wife, Kathleen, died in 2002.
Survivors include his daughter, Cynthia Easley; son, Earle Farrell; and two grandchildren.
Bill Fitch
ODESSA — Billy Brines “Bill” Fitch, age 74, passed away from this earthly life Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at his home.
He was born May 12, 1929, in Cabbage Corner, Wabash County, Illinois. He was raised in Burton Community, known as Hell, Texas, on a farm.
He was a retired truck driver. He served in the U. S. Army in the Korean Conflict and was a lifetime member of the VFW.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Atwood and Pauline Brines Fitch, and a daughter, Barbara Jean Fitch.
He leaves behind his wife, Alice Marie Fitch; and grandson, Joseph Smith, both of the home. He is also survived by a son, Steven Ray Fitch and his wife, Karen; daughters, Deborah Ann Childs and her husband, Andy, Sherry Lynne Raney and her husband, Rick, Lillie Parmenter and her husband, Michael, Nelda Groff and her husband, Dave, Charlene Jordon and her husband, Efrin, Beckie Kirk and Debbie Joplin. He also leaves 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; one brother, John Henry Fitch of Odessa; and one sister, Barbara Ann Gubbins of Cut and Shoot, Texas.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2004, at Chapa Funeral Home, 1050 S. Dixie Blvd. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2004, at the Ector County cemetery, Odessa Section, with the Revs. Neil Childs, J. Y. Durham and Weeks Dubose officiating.
The family would like to thank Odyssey Hospice for all the love, kindness and support during Bill’s illness.
Colleen Hensley
KERMIT — Graveside service for Colleen Hensley, 72, of Odessa, Texas, was at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kermit cemetery with Jeff Wash officiating. Ms. Hensley died Saturday, March 6, 2004, at Odessa Medical Center Hospital.
Colleen Murrie was born August 13, 1931, in Dallas, Texas. She graduated from San Angelo High School, attended Harden-Simmons University and graduated from Sul Ross University. On June 28, 1958, she married
Dan V. Hensley in Kermit, Texas.
She retired from the admitting office at Odessa Medical Center Hospital in 2002.
She was a member of First Baptist Church, Odessa, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan V. Hensley; parents, H.C. Murrie and Beulah Murrie.
Ms. Hensley is survived by her brother, Daniel G. Murrie of Odessa; sons, Casey D. Hensley and wife, Susan, of Carlsbad, N.M., and Clay D. Hensley of Odessa; grandchildren, Chelsie and Caitlin of Carlsbad, Kristin, Shiloh, Shane and StarrLa of Alamogordo, NM.
Services entrusted to Cooper Funeral Chapel.
William Kelley Roberson
ODESSA — William Kelley Roberson, 85, of Odessa passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at the Hospice House. He was born Dec. 4, 1918, to Charley and Mattie Roberson in Johnson City, Tenn. He was raised in Paris, Tenn., and played the tuba in the Grove High School Band and went on to play in an orchestra during the “Big Band” era.
He married
Darlyene McCuiston September 4, 1941 in Paris, Tenn. He enlisted in the Navy in 1943 and served as an aviation metalsmith in Hawaii until 1946.
After his honorable discharge from the Navy, he and Darlyene moved to Odessa where they made their home and raised three children.
William and Darlyene were members of First Baptist Church for many years. He was a 32nd degree Mason at Masonic Lodge 955. He received his 40-year pin in 2003. Better known to co-workers as “Robby” anyone that worked with him knew his talent with sheet metal to be a work of art.
He was preceded in death by is parents and wife, Darlyene, in August 2002.
Survivors include his daughter, Judy Heslep; son, Bill Roberson and wife, Liz; and daughter, Claudia Roberson, all of Odessa; grandchildren, Angie Crow and husband, Steve, of Pagosa Springs, Colo., Katherine Nelson and husband, Shawn, of Canyon Lake, Texas, Chris Roberson and wife, Summer, of Round Rock; and great-grandchildren, Kelly, Casey and Kevin Crow and Will Nelson.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Nelta Comer Spinks
ODESSA — Nelta Comer Spinks, 75, of Odessa passed away on March 8, 2004. She was born on December 24, 1928, in Bell County, Texas, to James “Jim” and Agnes Comer.
She is survived by her mother, Agnes Comer of Oglesby, Texas; her sister, Jo Evelyn Mooneyham and her husband, J. D. Mooneyham, also of Oglesby. She had three sons, Leslie Spinks of Odessa, Texas, David Spinks and his wife, Teresa, of Monahans, Texas, and Richard Spinks and his wife, Michele, also of Odessa. She had eight grandchildren, J. B. Phillips and Nathan Spinks of Odessa, Justin and Brandon Spinks of Monahans, Richard Paul Spinks, Cheyenne Mobley, Amber Spinks and Taylor Spinks, all of Odessa. She also had one niece, a nephew, one great-nephew and two great-nieces.
There will be a graveside service at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 11, 2004, at the Moody cemetery. There will also be a memorial service at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2004, at the Zion Christian Church, 9300 W. 26th St. Services are entrusted to the Cole Funeral Home in McGregor, Texas.
Her father preceded her in death. She will be greatly missed by all that loved her.
Derwin R. Clary
ODESSA — Derwin R. Clary, passed away July 19, 2004, at the age of 74, after a long illness.
He was preceded by his wife, Carol Hunt Clary and his daughter, Julie Clary. He is survived by his daughter, Nancy Clary of Houston; son, John Clary of Houston; daughter, Sue Ann Roller and husband, Patrick Roller, of Cedar Park; and granddaughter, Carley.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 23 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa, Texas.
Hugh Wayne Nixon
GREENBRIER, Ark. — Hugh Wayne Nixon, 77, of Odessa, Texas, formerly of Greenbrier, went to be with his Lord Sunday, July 18, 2004. He was born March 29, 1927, in Greenbrier, Ark., to the late John Osborn Nixon and Mary E. Tilley and preceded in death by his sister, Carmen McCollum and brothers, Pierce Nixon, Winford T. Nixon and Gene Nixon.
He was a member of Terrace Hills Baptist Church in Odessa, Texas, and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Lottie Crook Nixon; daughter, Pamela Cherry and husband, Earl, of Odessa, Texas; sons, Allen Nixon and wife, Debi, of Lockburn, Ohio, and John Nixon and wife, Teresa, of Odessa, Texas; grandchildren, Cliffton and Christopher Cherry of Odessa, Texas; great-grandson, Devin Scott Cherry, of Odessa, Texas; and step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Ohio.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, July 23, 2004, at Roller-McNutt Chapel in Greenbrier with Pastor Michael E. Martin and the Rev. Ed Stephenson officiating. Burial will follow in Springhill cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Pallbearers will be John Nixon, Earl Cherry, Cliffton Cherry and Christopher Cherry. Honorary pallbearers are Allen Nixon, J.B. Mills, Hoover Tilley, Jerry Garrett, David Nixon, Ed Troutman, Roy Defoor, Floyd Crook and Steve Crook.
Memorials may be made to Terrace Hills Baptist Church, 3319 N. Golder, Odessa, TX 79764 or Home Hospice House, 903 N. Sam Houston, Odessa, TX 79761.
Walter Frank Williams
ELDORADO — Walter Frank Williams was born June 1, 1944, to J. Tom and Cecile Hyde-Williams in Schleicher County. He graduated Eldorado High School in 1962, and entered the U.S. Navy and served on the USS Boston in the Mediterranean. Upon returning home from the service, he went to work for Northern Natural Gas Company. He met Claryce Schrier on September 5, 1964. Frank and Claryce were married
October 2, 1964. Together, they raised two daughters, Tina Rena and Teresa Ann. Frank was a very kind and giving man. He was always helping people. He was a very talented and creative carpenter, electrician, plumber, backhoe operator and especially loved building. He always did everything 150%. Most who knew him remember his garden. He gardened like his mom taught him — “Plant enough for the birds and the bees, your friends and neighbors, then, whatever is left is yours.”
Frank served as a city council member in Eldorado and was a member of the Jaycees. Frank served as an elder at Jefferson Street Church of Christ in Hobbs, New Mexico. He served on the board and as president of Pine Springs Church Camp in Sacramento, N.M. He contributed countless hours rebuilding two of the main buildings of the camp after a tragic fire in 1989. He loved the camp and the people involved in operating it. He always wanted the kids who attended to have a nice place to worship the Lord. He always made sure no child who wanted to go to camp was left out.
He served as a hospital board member for Schleicher County Medical Center.
Frank battled many health problems over the years. Never did he complain about feeling bad, just wanted to do what he needed to do to get better. He would stand when it seemed there was no way he could have the strength. He was the best husband, father, Grandpa, adviser and friend anyone could ever have. We will all miss him more than words could possibly say, but we are comforted knowing he is in God’s care.
Thank you to all the friends and family who have said so many prayers on his behalf and supported us all. Thanks to the medical staff who cared for him and those of you who befriended him. Thank you to Mary Cobb, Alex Robles and Jeanie Lippe. Thank you to Dr. Hughston and Dr. Cornell for care, support, patience and comfort through everything.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Cecil Williams, Bernard Williams, James Williams, David Williams and Bobby Williams; and one sister, Mary Kathereen Warren. Survivors include his wife, Claryce Schrier-Williams; two daughters, Tina Baker and husband, Lee, of Coyanosa, Texas, and Teresa Sullivan of Eldorado; brothers, Harold Williams and wife, Barbara, of Rye, Colo., and Billy Williams and wife, Beverlee, of Eldorado; sister, Ann Brock of Burleson, Texas; sister-in-law, Carolyn Williams of Wolfe City, Texas; brothers-in-law, Fred Schrier and wife, Frances, of Balmorhea, Texas, and Charles Schrier; mother-in-law, Anita Schrier of Eldorado; grandchildren, Ross and Russell Taylor, Dryden Baker and Ashley and Whitney Sullivan; and countless nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 23rd, 2004, at Mertzon Hwy Church of Christ in Eldorado. Memorials may be made to Pine Springs Summer Camp, C/O Lubbock Christian University/Carla Shelton, 4914 61st Street, Lubbock, Texas 79414.
George Kowacich
ODESSA — George Kowacich, 83, of Odessa, Texas, was called home to be with our Heavenly Father, Wednesday, June 23, 2004. He was preceded in death by his father, George F. Kowacich; his mother, Grace Hahn Kowacich; brother, Milliard Kowacich of San Francisco, Calif.; and sister Roseanna Kowacich Miller of Niles, Ohio; and also a grandson, Joshua Kowacich of Beaumont, Texas.
He was born in Wheatland, Pa., September 28, 1920. He served in the U.S. Naval Service in World War II from January 2, 1942, until he received an honorable discharge on December 2, 1946, as a Seaman First Class. George served on the U.S.S. Armadillo and the U.S.S. Gearing. He lived in Odessa most of his life and was a retired welder.
He is survived by his four sons, Nolan Kowacich and his wife, Merrila, of Nixa, Mo., Gordon Kowacich and his wife, Mary, of Beaumont, Texas, Nathan Kowacich and his wife, Gina, of Lawrenceville, Ga., and Daniel Kowacich and his wife, Donna, of Odessa, Texas. He is also survived by one daughter, Rebekah Wyatt and her husband, Kenneth, of Odessa; one brother, Jimmy Kowacich of Mercer, Ohio; and two sisters, Ellen Sharkey of Niles, Ohio, and Betty Haynie of Vienna, Ohio. George was blessed with many grandchildren, Candace Perry, Victoria Perry, Daniel Adam Kowacich, Amanda Toney, and Ashlea Kowacich, all of Odessa, Texas, Becky Pierce of Nixa, Mo., Pamela Wheeler of St. Louis, Mo., Bryan Kowacich of Mesa, Ariz,, Katie Kowacich and Kelly Kowacich, both of St. Louis, Mo., Brandon Kowacich of San Francisco, Calif., and Marina Kowacich, Eric Kowacich, Natalie Kowacich, Nick Kowacich, and Jennifer Kowacich, all of Nixa, Mo.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2004, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Clydel Chapman of Northside Baptist Church officiating.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
