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Josefina Villalovos Munos
ABILENE — Josefina Villalovos Munos, 97, died Monday, July 12, 2004, at an Abilene medical center.
The mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis Catholic Church with Father Thomas Manimala officiating. Interment will be in City cemetery in Abilene directed by Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, 542 Hickory. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel.
Josefina was born to Marcilena “Santos” and Felix Villalovos on January 3, 1907, in Sausillo, Chihuahua, Mexico, and moved from El Paso to Abilene in 1926. She married
Jesus Munos in Abilene on April 15, 1926. Mrs. Munos was a homemaker and a member of St. Francis Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jesus Munos, in 1991; a son, Jimmy Munos; and three daughters, Arelia Munos, Arelia Munos and Josefina Munos Rosales.
Survivors include three sons, Merced Pete Munos and Richard Munos, both of Odessa and Santos Munos of Temple, Texas; two daughters, Jessie Rodriguez and Esther Borrego, both of Abilene; 23 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great-grandchildren.
Lee Edward Norman Sr.
ODESSA — Lee Edward Norman Sr. joined his beloved wife, Elizabeth, in eternal bliss on July 10, 2004, at Hospice House in Odessa, Texas.
Lee was the eldest of 21 children born to Will and Sarah Wells Norman Miller. Fifteen brothers and sisters preceded him in death. His stepfather, Glover Miller Sr. preceded Lee in death at the age of 116.
Lee and Elizabeth and their six children moved to Odessa in 1966 from Wink, Texas. Lee worked hard as a supervisor with the U.S. Postal Vehicle Maintenance Division, to raise and educate his six children.
Lee was very active in his community. He ran a bid for Justice of the Peace in the 1980s. Lee was an active volunteer of Servants of the Poor, an active member of the VFW Post 4372, honorary Deputy Sheriff under Bob Brookshire and Investigator for the Ector County District Attorney’s office, one of the founding members of the Southside Lion’s Club and a member of St. Matthew Baptist Church. Lee also held a concealed handgun license and a pilot’s license.
Even in his later years, with failing health, he worked as a crossing guard for the Odessa Police Dept.
Lee joined the U.S. Army on January 6, 1941, as a tall, 6’2” skinny lad. Lee served in General Patton’s Third Army as a truck gunner. His many medals include the American Defense Service Ribbon, the European African Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon, two bronze battle stars, two overseas service bars and one service stripe for Good Conduct Medal. Lee’s Purple Heart came from being stabbed in the back by a German soldier. Lee received these awards and recognition 56 years after World War II. He also fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
Lee also worked on the Enola Gay airplane when it was in Pyote, Texas.
Lee Edward Norman was born September 24, 1921, to the union of Will and Sarah Wells Norman in Highbank, Texas. His mother, Sarah, father, Will and stepfather, Glover Miller Sr. all preceded him in death.
Survivors include his sons, Lee E. Norman Jr. of Seattle, Wash., Charles E. Norman and wife, Eleanor, of Sacramento, Calif., Donald R. Norman and wife, Jean, of Arlington, Texas, and Jerry L. Norman and wife, Rose, of Midland, Texas; daughters, Sarah L. George of Baton Rouge, La., Gail J. Fields of Odessa, Sarah A. Williams of Red Oak, Texas, and Nora E. Taylor of Alpine, Texas.
His large family also includes six surviving brothers and sisters; 19 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a host of other friends and relatives.
Services have been changed to 11 a.m. Friday, July 16, 2004, at St. Matthew’s Baptist Church with the Rev. Hezekiah Lewis officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill cemetery with a VFW Honor Guard.
Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
LaVerne Yeatman
COLEMAN — LaVerne Yeatman, 88, of Coleman, died Monday evening, July 12, 2004, at Coleman County Medical Center. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 15, 2004, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Henry N. Chisholm officiating. Interment will follow in the Coleman City cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
She was born LaVerne Stewart on March 24, 1916, in Big Spring, Howard County, Texas, a daughter of the late George Clayton Stewart and Mary Belle Rigg Stewart. She grew up in Big Spring and graduated from high school there. On March 30, 1938, she married
C. L. “Witt” Yeatman Jr. in Lamesa, and they moved to Coleman in 1940. He preceded her in death on October 8, 1972. She was a homemaker and a member of First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Zanda Janette “Jan” Hudson and husband, Jerry, of Odessa, Texas, Karen Todd and husband, Johnny, of Coleman and Mary Jo Yeatman of Coleman; eleven grandchildren, Nancy Jo Wimberley, Christie Celaya, Amanda Yeatman, Clayt Hudson, Hilary Hudson, Weston Hudson, Megan Hollingsworth, Josilyn Fitzpatrick, Ashley Fitzpatrick, Whitney Fitzpatrick and Spencer Fitzpatrick; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters and a son, John Albert “Jay” Yeatman on April 18, 1986.
The family suggests that memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Family visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Rachel Konen
Rachel Konen, 40, of Odessa, died Monday, July 5, in West Odessa. Rachel was born May 19, 1964, in Bend, Ore., to Jesse and Audrey Steele Snyder. Her years of childhood and early youth were spent in Olympia, Wash. She moved to Odessa in 1987 when she married
Duane Konen. They were later divorced.
Rachel was an outgoing person and made friends easily. She was very generous. She loved animals and had a real sensitivity to them. Although her recent years were saddened with bipolar disorder, she never intentionally did harm to herself or others. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by her loving mother, Audrey Freeman of Odessa, a brother, Monty Ledford and wife Elaine of Aberdeen, Idaho, a sister, Cody Kuenzi and husband Loren of Phoenix, Ariz., and many friends and relatives.
A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Monday at Sherwood Baptist Church, 505 E. 42nd St., Odessa, with the Rev. T. C. Melton Officiating.
Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Jo D. McClarney
ODESSA — Jo D. McClarney, known to his friends and family as “J.D.,” went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, July 8, 2004. His kindness and gentleness will live on in the hearts of those that loved him.
J.D. was born May 26, 1925, in Eastland, Texas, to Sanford and Josie McClarney. He was raised and educated in Eastland, Texas. He served in WWII with the 678th Bombardment Squadron in the Japan, China, India and Burma Campaigns. He earned the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with five Bronze Stars, Co. 8 20th Air Force Distinguished Unit Badge and Victory Ribbon With 3 Overseas Service Bars. Shortly upon returning to Eastland he moved to Odessa, Texas, where he was a carpenter and craftsman most of his life. He enjoyed working with his hands and loved fishing.
J.D. is survived by two daughters, Beverly Phillips and Sheree Pinkerton; two grandsons, Elton Watson and Michael Pinkerton; one granddaughter; Michelle Bachmann; three great-granddaughters, Trisha and Makala Watson and McKenzie Bachmann; and the mother of his children, Jean Parsons.
The family will receive friends between the hours of 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2004, at Sunset Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.
Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2004, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Terry Pugh of the First United Pentecostal Church officiating, followed by a Military salute by the VFW, Pallbearers will be Elton Watson, Michael Pinkerton, Jaime Esquivel, Jeff Marugg and Wayne Benton.
Memorials may be made to Hospice House Foundation in Odessa.
Funeral services entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Manuel Sotelo Torres Sr.
Manuel Sotelo Torres Sr. of Odessa went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 9, 2004. He was born April 1, 1933, in Marfa to Rosendo and Juana Torres.
He married
Noemi Franco on November 29, 1951, in Marfa.
He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 and was in active duty during the Korean War.
He moved his family to Odessa in 1954 and worked in construction for many years, where he later started his own company, Torres Construction.
“Kilero,” as many knew him, had a passion for horses. He trained and raced his own “Indio,” which won many races. Until a few weeks ago, Dad would be at the “races” every Sunday afternoon. He also liked to watch sports and attend various functions his grandkids participated in.
Survivors: He was blessed with one son Manuel Jr. and eight daughters: Irma Gomez, husband Oscar; Estella Ramirez, husband Louis; Winco Olivas, husband Frank; Juanita Dominguez, husband Eugene; Jo Anne Mesa, husband Albert Cortez; Anna Galindo, husband Vale Contreras; Yolanda Torres; and Mayna Torres, husband Alfred Sanchez, all of Odessa.
Popo also had 25 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dad is also survived by three sisters and three brothers, Anita Chavez of Odessa, Elidia Mitchell of Pecos and Elisa Fierro of Alpine, Jesus Torres of Presidio, Jose (Joe) Torres and Oscar Torres, both of Odessa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Noemi in 1996; his three sisters Lucilla Quintanar, Maria Pantoja, and Socorro Gonzales; and one brother, Luis Torres.
Pallbearers: Chris Gomez, Rocky Rojo, Gene Dominguez, Michael Mesa, Junior Galindo and Timothy Andrade.
To the many friends and family that have lifted Manuel up through prayer during his illness, the family wishes to say “thank you” for all you have done during this difficult time.
Teddy Joe Whitmire II
Teddy Joe Whitmire II of Odessa was taken to heaven by his Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 4, 2004. He had been ill for several years.
Teddy Joe was born in Monahans on October 15, 1959, to Dr. and Mrs. Ted Whitmire. He was their second-born and only son, who they were proud of from the first day he was theirs. They moved to Crane before he started to school, and he attended school in Crane until 1976. They moved to Odessa, and he finished school at Permian High School, where he was a “friend to all.” Teddy loved all people and especially had a love for people who were handicapped or disabled. He graduated from Permian in 1978.
He is survived by his son, Teddy Joe Whitmire III and daughter, Mikayela Whitmire, both of Victoria, and the mother of his children, Alice Whitmire of Victoria. Also his father, Dr. Ted “Hondo” Whitmire of Odessa and his mother, Pat Whitmire of Kerrville. Also two sisters, Tami Jo Whitmire of Midland and Cochise Whitmire Masters and her husband, Roger, of Odessa. Also many aunts, cousins, and innumerable friends.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Monahans Christian Fellowship Church, with burial in Monahans Memorial cemetery. Dr. David Bryant officiated. Services are under the direction of Jackie Harkey of Family Funeral Services.
Teddy Joe and his sister, Tami, were only 13 months apart, and they have always had a special bond, as the following words from Tami declare:
“Teddy Joe Whitmire II is my brother. I will not say he “was” my brother, because I know I will see him again someday. He and I were always close, only 13 months apart in age. Growing up, everyone thought we were twins. He was a beautiful baby, and a very handsome man. I always admired his way with people and I know that he had many people who loved and admired him. I did not always see “eye to eye” with him, and towards the end of his life, he was so sick that it was hard to carry on the wonderful conversations that we used to have growing up. But through it all, I know that he knew I loved him and that I always thought he was special. They tell me I was so excited when he came home from the hospital as a baby. I continued to think he was just as special through the years, up until the day of his passing. I know he is without pain now, happy and handsome forever, and I will miss him dearly. Godspeed, Bro. All my love to you until we meet again in Heaven. Your sister, Tami Jo Whitmire.”
Douglas L. Hill
ODESSA — Douglas L. Hill, 47, of Odessa passed away Monday, July 12, 2004, in San Antonio.
He was born December 18, 1956, in Gatesville, son of Jackie Hill and the late Elwood Hill. He lived most of his life in Odessa.
Doug was a longtime businessman in Odessa, operating several businesses through the ups and downs of the tumultuous West Texas economy. He was a member of the Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang, as well as the CASI Black Gold Chili Pod. He enjoyed cooking for friends and family, and traveling with his wife. He especially enjoyed life in and around the Big Bend country.
He was preceded in death by his father and a daughter, Lydia Osborn.
Survivors include his wife, Sally “Sissy” Hill, and two sons and their wives, Adam and Faith Hill and Joshua and Natalie Jones, all of Odessa; his mother, Jackie Hill of Gatesville; three brothers, David Hill of Rome, Ga., Dan Hill and Dennis Hill, both of Odessa; grandchildren, Adrianna Jones, Cameron, Preston, Tyler and Brady Hill; and several aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, July 15, 2004, at the Lutheran Church Of The Risen Lord with the Rev. James Otterness officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
