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Opal Jo Gleaton
ODESSA — Opal Jo Gleaton of Odessa, died June 13, 2004, at Hospice House. She was born September 16, 1915, in Comanche, TX., to James and Lou Wranza Handlin.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004, at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Gleaton married
J. I. Gleaton, December 6, 1936, in Wink, TX. She was a homemaker and a member of Asbury United Methodist Church. She was always supportive of youth activities at church (First United Methodist and Asbury United Methodist). She enjoyed playing bridge and visiting with family members and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, J. I. Gleaton; brothers, Lloyd Handlin of Kermit, Fred Handlin of Monahans and Cliff Handlin of Sacramento, Calif.; and sister, Robbie Martello of Awendow, S.C.
She is survived by her sons, Joe Gleaton of Odessa and Bryan Gleaton of San Antonio; sister, Lois White of Odessa; brother, James Handlin of Hollywood, Fla.; sisters-in-law, Pansy Handlin of Kermit, Bobbie Nichols of Monahans and Carrie Handlin of Sacramento, Calif.; brother-in-law, A.J. Martello of Awendow, S.C.; granddaughters, Cynthia Andrews of Virginia Beach, Va, Stephanie Gleaton of Plano and Shanan Moore of Odessa; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
If desired, memorials may be made to the youth group at the church of your choice or Home Hospice of Odessa.
Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Nelda Kay Ball Scott
ODESSA — Nelda Kay Ball Scott was born on May 8, 1948. She passed from her earthly garden and went to her eternal heavenly home on Saturday, June 12, 2004.
Nelda was born in Dickens County to Floyd and Dorothy Ball. She moved to Odessa with her family in 1956. Nelda graduated from Odessa High School in 1966. She was the 1966 senior class president. In November of that same year she married
Robert Terry Scott and they graduated from Southwest Texas University in 1970.
Our precious wife, mother, daughter, sister, mother-in-law, Grammy and friend went home to be with the Lord. Words cannot express our deep sorrow at the void left behind, but we rejoice knowing that she is home — right where she has always wanted to be.
Her life was spent serving others, just as Christ taught. Those who knew her, knew her kindness, compassion, dedication, loyalty and love. She never hesitated to help when she could.
She loved gardening and sewing, but most of all she loved her friends and family. Her husband, Terry, of 38 years was the love of her life, her high school sweetheart and a true gift from God. She loved her daughters, Cristy Diana Batte and Kelly Deanne Weaver. Nothing made her happier than spending time with her children and their families. Her blessed grandchildren were an endless source of pleasure for her. She was the best Grammy ever!
Her passionate love for family spurred her to volunteer her time at Birthright, an organization dedicated to protecting the unborn. She gave of her time freely, always willing to listen and pray. She was a true prayer warrior on behalf of all who asked and many who did not. Numerous lives were touched and changed by her prayers.
She loved her church and always served graciously in whatever way was needed. She had friends and loved ones too numerous to count. Each one is immensely better for having known her. Her joy was contagious. She was a pillar of strength and wisdom. Her Godly wisdom far exceeded her years and flowed from the hours she spent in prayer and study. She was an inspiration to all who were blessed to know her and more than anything she wanted people to know and love her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
She is survived by a loving family: her faithful husband Terry and cherished daughters Cristy Batte and Kelly Weaver. She forever changed the stereotypical definition of mother-in-law. Her two sons-in-law, Blake Batte and Dan Weaver, not only loved her but admired her as well. Those who called her Grammy are Alix and Abby Batte and Nikita and Nate Weaver. She was a devoted daughter to Floyd Ball and supportive sister to Edgar Ball. She is rejoicing in heaven with her Mother, Dorothy Ball.
The family will receive visitors at Sunset Memorial from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at Immanuel Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Birthright of Odessa.
Mary Marshall Steen
EL PASO — Mary Marshall Steen passed on to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 12, 2003, at her home in El Paso. Mary was born in Baird, Texas on February 23, 1912. She was the daughter of Roy and Callie Marshall. Mary grew up in Clyde, Texas, where she graduated from high school. She attended Texas Women’s University in Denton, Texas, and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Art. Mary then married
her hometown sweetheart, Hugh F. Steen in 1937. Their happy marriage produced two sons, Stephen M. Steen and Stanley H. Steen. Mary was a very devoted wife and mother and later grandmother and great-grandmother.
Mary was a very accomplished artist, her favorite medium being water colors. She exhibited her paintings and won awards not only in El Paso, but throughout Texas and New Mexico. Mary was a member of the Texas Watercolor Society, the Texas Fine Arts Association and the El Paso Artists Association. Mary continued to paint until her final days. Mary and Hugh were able to travel the world, and Mary enjoyed visiting new places and meeting people. She would often make sketches and paintings of the places she saw. Mary was a resident of El Paso since 1944. She was a life long member of the Church of Christ and a member of the Westside Church of Christ since 1966. Through the years Mary was active in the El Paso Community. She taught art classes at the El Paso Museum of Art, served on numerous boards and committees and was a Cub Scout Leader.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Callie Marshall; her husband, Hugh Steen; and her son, Stephen M. Steen, Sr. Mary is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Stanley H. and Terry Steen of St. Charles, Missouri; and her grandchildren, Stephen M. and Lisa Steen, Jr., of Odessa, Texas, Karla Kay Steen of Los Angeles, California, Robert H. and Victoria Steen of Odessa, Texas, Krista Gayle Steen of Taos, New Mexico, Stanley H. Steen, Jr. of Brooklyn, New York, Timothy and Kathy Nelson of Waterloo, Illinois, and Eric Allen of Mobile, Alabama; and great-grandchildren, Natalie G. Steen, Avery A. Steen, Robert H. Steen, Jr., Stephen M. Steen, III of Odessa, Texas and Austin Nelson and Taylor Nelson of Waterloo, Illinois.
Visitation will be held at Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Drive from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, June 14, 2004. Funeral service will be held at the Westside Church of Christ, 100 Crestmont Dr. at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2004. Interment will follow later Tuesday afternoon at Forest Lawn cemetery in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Gifts and memorial contributions in Mary Steen’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Mary was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be greatly missed by her friends and family.
Harrell Dean Tindall
ODESSA — Harrell Dean Tindall, 56, of Odessa, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 13, 2004. He was at home surrounded by his family. Mr. Tindall was born June 26, 1947, in Morrilton, Arkansas, to Ray Tindall and Era Stell Tindall. He married
Elizabeth “Libby” Scott on June 3, 1966, in Odessa, TX. He was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church for over 26 years. Harrell was a quiet man but showed his faith in Christ by the way he lived each day. He worked for Bowen Tools for over 34 years and was currently employed by Logan Oil Tools.
Harrell is survived by his wife, Libby; a daughter, Janeen Hartsfield and husband, Lance of Dilley; a son, Harrell Tindall Jr. and wife, Glenna of Odessa; parents, Ray and Era Tindall; brother, Billy Ray Tindall and wife, Bonnie of Casa Ark; sisters, Betty Ruth Ingram and husband, J.C. and Judy Ann Cabral and husband, Charles of Odessa; grandchildren, Kathleen and Levi Hartsfield and Ashley, Amanda, Amber, and Harrell Dean Tindall III. He has several aunts and uncles with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Denice Tindall.
Harrell was an avid hunter. Deer season was his favorite time of year. Getting all the family together at the deer camp was one of “Grandpa’s” delights. He always enjoyed being surrounded by his “yungens.” Funeral services are scheduled for 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Counts and Rev. Craig Ingram officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jerry Branum, David Robinson, Bill Parker, Larry Bryant, Bobby Schneider and Jeff Hughes. Very special thanks to all our friends and family as well as the staff at Star Hospice and especially to Dr. J.B. Naidu.
Services entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Barbara Ann Trenchard
KERMIT — Barbara Ann Trenchard of Kermit, Texas, passed away on June 14, 2004, in Houston, Texas, after a long, courageous battle with breast cancer. Funeral services will be held at First United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. June 17, 2004. Barbara was born July 18, 1952, in Odessa, Texas, and grew up in Andrews, Texas. She was a homemaker who was a loving wife and devoted mother. She freely volunteered her time to school activities and her church. She was a joy to be around, always full of life and a true friend to many.
She is survived by her loving family, her husband of 28 years, Bob Trenchard; son, Trey Trenchard; stepson, Todd Trenchard and wife, Kimberly Trenchard; granddaughter, Skye Trenchard; stepdaughter, Jill Trenchard; parents, J. T. and Maxine Jones; brothers, Michael Jones, Glenn Jones, and Doug Jones; sister, Elaine Garrison; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as many good friends.
The family thanks all her friends for their support, prayers and kindness during her last illness and special thanks to Brenda McDiffitt, who was by her side giving care and comfort the last six weeks of her life in Houston. Also, special thanks to our minister, Beth Harrington, and to Beverly Lovell, who was always there for us, including caring for our home and Barbara’s beloved cat, Tipper, during Barbara’s treatment.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Kermit or the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Cooper Funeral Chapel, Kermit, Texas.
Charles ‘Charlie’ Brown
ODESSA — Charles “Charlie” Brown, 65, of Odessa, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2004, at his residence. He was born Sept. 10, 1938, in Boswell, Okla. He married
Peggy Mitchell May 9, 1959, in Odessa. He owned Charlie Brown Industrial Steam Cleaning. He attended Temple Baptist Church. He enjoyed bird hunting, fishing and golf.
Charlie was preceded in death by his father, Gordon Brown and a very close uncle, Charlie Brown.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Brown of Odessa; son, Coy Brown and wife, Marie, of The Colony; daughters, Dana Pittman and husband, Dwaine, of Aledo, and Charla Young and husband, Michael, of Lubbock; mother, Juanita Brown of Boswell, Okla.; brothers, Jerry Brown and wife, Judy, of Elk City, Okla., and Daryl Brown and wife, Cindy, of Boswell, Okla.; sister, whom he adored, Sue Betancourt and husband, Frank, of Waxahachie; five grandchildren, Starla Pittman, McKaylee Pittman, Taryn Pittman, Korbin Pittman and Lindsey Young; and several nieces and nephews.
There will be a visitation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 18, 2004, at Temple Baptist Church Harvesters Class with the Rev. Griffin Jones officiating.
Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to remember our dear Charlie, a loving husband, father, papa and dear friend, who lived a vivacious and endearing life.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Billybob Newburn Dublin
ODESSA — Billybob Newburn Dublin was born on January 24, 1919, in Jacksonville, Texas to Dr. C.L. and Bertha Newburn and passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2004, at Hospice House following numerous medical complications.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Richmond E. “Pete” Dublin, and is survived by her son, Richie Dublin and his wife, Phyllis, of Shreveport, La.; her daughter, Vicki Patrick and her husband, Kae, of Odessa; her son, David Dublin of Odessa; her brother, C.L. Newburn of Jacksonville, Texas; and her granddaughter, Holly and her husband, Travis Shelton, of The Colony, Texas.
Billybob received her higher education at Jacksonville Baptist College, Baylor University (B.B.A.), Montessori training at the University of Plano, and Montessori certification from St. Nicholas, London, England. She began her private school, Fine Arts Day School, in 1954 as director and teacher, and experienced 27 years educating young minds in Odessa. As a member of First Presbyterian Church, she taught Sunday school in all grades and was a member of the Presbyterian Women. Billybob was an avid bridge player. She, her husband, daughter and friends enjoyed traveling in Ireland, China, Switzerland, Germany, Holland, Spain, Scotland, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Costa Rico.
Billybob was happiest during her 54 years in Odessa when she was giving to her community. One of her favorite contributions was her local children’s show, “Small Fry,” featured on KOSA-TV in the 1950s. She was a member and officeholder in Thursday Study Club, and the Western District of Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs. As an active member of Ector County Republican Women’s Club, she conducted officer installations and was a delegate to many Texas and National Republican Conventions. Billybob was an honorary life member of Ector County Republican Women’s Clubs where she organized the “Freedom Letter Campaign” for freeing POWs and obtaining news of MIAs. She was a member and officer in Wednesday Book Club, Pan-American Roundtable, Knife and Fork Club, and Odessa Women’s Forum. She worked as a volunteer and as the Candy Stripers sponsor at both Women and Children’s Hospital and Medical Center Hospital. With the help of Lucy Baines Johnson, she organized screening for pre-schoolers’ eyes. She was a board member and/or officer of Permian Playhouse, Midland-Odessa Symphony, Globe of the Great Southwest, Art Institute of the Permian Basin, Presidential Museum and Civic Concert. She received the Diana Award of Epsilon Sigma Alpha and Odessa Heritage Society’s Community Service Award. Billybob loved her community, her family and her many friends. She will be greatly missed by all those close to her.
Visitation will be at Sunset Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004. Interment will be at 9 a.m. Friday, June 18, 2004, at Sunset Memorial Gardens and a memorial service will follow at 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Odessa. Dr. J.D. Cone and Mrs. Nora Fitch will officiate. Gifts and memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Home Hospice, Odessa College or the charity of your choice.
Services have been entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home.
Bobbie Lee Fatout
SAN ANTONIO — Bobbie Lee Fatout, 65, passed away at her residence in Schertz, Texas, on Tuesday, June 15, 2004. She was born to Robert Lee and Jessie “Huitt” Blakney in Hobbs, New Mexico, on June 22, 1938. She grew up, married
and raised her family in Odessa, Texas. In 1977 they moved to Ozona, Texas, and after her husband Jerry retired in 2000, they moved to San Antonio, Texas. Bobbie was a lifetime member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in Ozona and an active member of the Windcrest United Methodist Church, San Antonio.
She was preceded in death by her father and a grandson, Phillip Williams. Survivors include: husband, Jerry Fatout of Schertz, Texas; mother, Jessie Blakney of DeLeon, Texas; daughters, Marcy Williams of Schertz, Texas, and Leslie Wilson and husband, Tommy, all of DeLeon, Texas; sister, Ginger Allmond and husband, Steve, of Austin, Texas; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Don and Leslie Fatout of San Marcos, Texas; grandchildren, Morgan Williams, Adriane Ullman and Myra Wilson; and nieces and nephews, Jara, Sherry, Chad and Brian.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 18, 2004, at the Windcrest United Methodist Church, San Antonio, Texas. Memorials may be given to the National Kidney Foundation, Windcrest United Methodist Foundation or to the charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements are with Schertz Funeral Home.
Howard Morton ‘Buzz’ Hubbard
BIG SPRING — Howard Morton “Buzz” Hubbard was born in Hinckley, Texas, on December 15, 1924. He died peacefully in the Veterans Hospital in Temple, Texas, on June 12, 2004.
He is survived by his two daughters and their families; Jana Nazari, son-in-law, Farogh and grandson, David; and Marta Hubbard, son-in-law, Chuck Barnes and grandson, Nathan; three sisters, Freida Watts and Kathleen Wickman, both of Midland and Patricia Clare of Fort Worth; and nephews, Keith Clare of Fort Worth and Russell Wickman of Midland.
Buzz moved to West Texas in his teens and lived there until two years ago when his health failed. He loved West Texas with a passion. An avid sports fan, Buzz loved the Permian Panthers and the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
During World War II, he proudly served in the Army Air Corps in Europe.
Graveside services will be held at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park in Big Spring at 10 a.m. Friday, June 18, with Chaplain Carroll Kohl of the VA Medical Center, officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.
Donations can be made in Buzz’s memory to the American Heart Association or the athletic fund at Texas Tech University.
The family wishes to thank the Veterans Administration for the quality care he received at both the Temple State Veterans Home and the Veterans Hospital in Temple, Texas.
Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com.
Judge Thomas Otis Moore Jr.
ODESSA — Judge Thomas Otis Moore Jr., 65, a devoted and faithful Christian husband, daddy, granddaddy, son-in-law, father-in-law and cousin lost his battle to a lengthy illness on June 16, 2004, in the company of his loving family.
Otis Moore was born January 16, 1939, in Livingston, Texas, and moved to Odessa in 1940. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1958, earned his bachelor’s degree from Sul Ross in 1962 and received his Juris Doctorate from Baylor University School of Law in 1967. He returned to Odessa after law school to work as an associate in a local law firm until he was elected to Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 in 1970. In 1973, he was appointed as Municipal Court Judge in Odessa where he served through 1999.
Judge Moore was a member of the First Baptist Church of Odessa since his marriage to his beloved wife, Pat Laird Moore. Otis and Pat were married
in 1958 and celebrated 45 years of marriage December 21. They have three grown children: Wanda Moore Modarelli and her husband, Joe; Janie Moore Granath and her husband, Phil; and Thomas “Tom” Otis Moore III and his wife, Tara. He also has three grandchildren, Maegan Lacole Robertson, Joseph James Modarelli II and Luke John Thomas Granath.
Otis Moore encouraged and inspired his children to pursue professional career goals. His daughter Wanda is an Internal Auditor for Ector County. Janie, his second daughter, is a professional educator in Odessa. And his son, Thomas, is a public relations executive in Dallas.
He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with both friends and family. Judge Moore was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Otis “Bill” Moore, Sr. and Alice Moore and his sisters, Faye Rohruber and Wanda V. Moore.
A family visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 17, in the chapel of Frank Wilson Funeral Directors.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. June 18, 2004, at the First Baptist Church of Odessa with Minister Johnny Young officiating. Pallbearers will be Joe Modarelli, Phil Granath, Jud “J.E.” Weatherly, Phil Parker, Sonny Karr, Howard Bethel and Burnac Lincoln. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Keating, Chris Pipes and Bob Forbes.
If desired, memorials may be made to Hospice House Foundation, 903 North Sam Houston, Odessa, Texas 79761 and the First Baptist Church of Odessa, P.O. Box 4553, Odessa, Texas 79760.
Services entrusted to Frank Wilson Funeral Home.
