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Marion Kenneth Main
ODESSA — Marion K. “M.K.” Main, 85, a longtime resident of Odessa, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004, at Parks Methodist Retirement Village.
He was born June 12, 1918, in Joplin, Mo., to Ralph and Mary Main. He was a retired petroleum engineer. He had worked for Shell Oil Co. for many years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of First Christian Church.
He married
Helen Wadkins on Sept. 8, 1940, in Joplin, Mo.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Main of Odessa; son, Stephen K. Main and wife Lynda of Odessa; daughters, Linda Kay Robinette of Amarillo, Gail A. Perry of Houston and Marilyn J. Main of Odessa; brother, Max Main of Battleground, Wash.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, at the First Christian Church with Dr. David Mindel officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Kenneth Robinette, Irvin Neddles, Joey Main, Randy Morris, Ronnie Self and John Arrick.
Honorary pallbearers will be Guy Elliot, Jack Crane, Walt Banisky, Foy Bates, Curtis Winn, Hugh Wethersby, L.J. Marrs, Jack Rhodes, Steve Johnson and Bill Jackson.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Mildred ‘Midge’ Manchester
ODESSA — Mildred “Midge” Manchester, Ector County Library retiree of 1976, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, in Odessa.
Midge was born Mildred Blanche Vaughn on Sept. 25, 1913, in New Madrid, Mo., to George Samuel Vaughn and Charlotte Louise Ronnebeck Vaughn, both deceased.
She was reared in Cairo, Ill., and after high school graduation, she worked in St. Louis, Mo., and Chicago, Ill. On Jan. 24, 1942, she married
August Joseph Werner, a master plumber of St Louis. In 1943, Mr. Werner was sent by his St. Louis company to superintend plumbing and pipefitting of government projects — the first being the Shell Refinery at Notrees and later the Sid Richardson Carbon Black plants. He was to return to St. Louis in two to three years. However, they bought a house in Odessa in 1944 and ever since, Odessa has been home to Midge, calling herself a “Texan by choice.” Later, Mr. Werner established Better Plumbing Company. He died May 2, 1960.
Midge married
Gordon L. “Lee” Manchester on Oct. 21, 1962; he passed away Feb. 5, 2000.
A lifelong Methodist, she transferred her St. Louis membership to the, then only, Methodist church in 1944. She was a member-at-large of the United Methodist Women.
Midge was in the first capping that was held at Odessa College for licensed vocational nurses on Aug. 1, 1952. Later, she attended Odessa College in 1956-57 as a business administration student.
Midge was a charter member and past Chief of Pythian Sisters, a lifemember and past Noble Grand of George Knauff Rebekah Lodge, past member of Ladies Auxiliary Patriarch Millitant and American Business Women’s Association. She enjoyed the Odessa Old Timers Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and infant brother, August Fredrick Vaughn; and sister, Clara Marie Vaughn; three nieces, Ellen Jean Boyden Love, Betty Vaughn Dowdy and Reta Louise Vaughn Askworth.
She is survived by a nephew, Ralph George Boyden and wife Dixie of Ephrata, Wash.; three nieces, Charlotte Boyden Kerkhoff of Miram Ind., Leslie Boyden Jackson of Fort Scott, Kan., and Gwen Vaughn Peyton and husband Earl of Carbondale Ill. She is also survived by her Texas cousin, Mrs. Charles E. Banta Sr. of Wichita Falls.
The family will receive visitors from 11 a.m. until service time Monday at the funeral home.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Blossom Matthews of First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to First United Methodist Church, 415 N. Lee, Odessa, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929.
Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Lloyd ‘L.W.’ Willie Matherly
ODESSA — Lloyd Willie Matherly, 86, of Odessa, passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004, at his residence.
He was born May 1, 1917, in Creek County, Okla. He married
Helen Livengood on May 5, 1949, in Pampa, Texas. She preceded him in death in 1997. He was a retired tool pusher for Delta, Wharton and Baker Drilling Companies. He also was a retired rancher. He was a member Northside Baptist Church.
He is survived by his daughter, Wynona Cook and husband Jimmy of Odessa; brother, Calvin Matherly and wife Tommie of Yale, Okla.; grandson, Tanner Kizer and wife Lesli; step grandson, Darel Cook and family; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Tatum Kizer; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, at the Northside Baptist Church with the Rev. Clydell Chapman officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004, at the Fairlawn New Zion cemetery in Cushing, Okla.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
James David “JD” Bell
PECOS — James David “JD” Bell, beloved son of Bobby and Janice Bell of Odessa and Anne and John Pilgrim of Abilene, passed from his earthly life from Lou Gehrings/ALS disease and traveled into the ”Light” to be with his Lord and Savior on May 1, 2004, at Reeves County Hospital in his beloved city of Pecos, Texas. JD was born January 12, 1959, in Pecos.
James David is also survived by his beloved brothers and sisters, Mark and Jane Bell of Odessa, Rhonda Kizzar Frady of Odessa, Damon Kizzar of Gainesville, Fla., Barbara and Terry Alexander of Carrollton and David and Melanie Pilgrim of Roby; his beloved nephews, Randall and Travis Bell, Lynsie Sparks, A. J. Sparks, Travis Sparks and Dawson Kizzar; his soulmate, Clifton Brantley and his God Children, Jennifer and Colby James Sandell; and his faithful dog, Luther; numerous uncles, aunts and cousins and their families, and adopted mother, Mrs. Ima Hobbs of Johnson City; all of his Johnson City families and friends.
His beloved “Brotherhood and Sisterhood”, who will be his Honorary Pallbearers. This special group, especially David Brantley, Jeff Lindsay and G. L. Lewis who brought him home and became his loving caregiver. Leta Lewis and Julie Canon, who spent many hours with “JD” his last few months. Becky Perkins of Mertzon who came many times to be with “JD.” All of these brothers and sisters of the “Brotherhood and Sisterhood” will always be loved forever by our family for their love of “JD”.
We would also like to thank Dr. Charlayne Jackson and staff at the U. T. Science Center in San Antonio, Dr. Orville Cerna, Reeves County Hospital Home Health, American Home Health and Hospice, Reeves County Hospital and Staff Nurses Cheryl Owen and Shawn Blalock and all employees. Our appreciation to caregivers, Thomas Garcia, Jennifer Navarette, Sara Carrasco and Daniel Chavarria. To Martha Fleming of Andrews for her knowledge, love and compassion, Pablo Carrasco and Jonathan Contreras of the Pecos Funeral Home. All of the people of Pecos and their concern for our families, especially to Aunt Margie Duke for her loving care of his mother and father for all of these months.
He was predeceased by his brother, Darren Kizzar; great-grandmothers, Clara “Gee-Gee” Peck, Maude Morton; grandparents, Verne and J. D. Bell, Ermine and Steve Hourigan; great-aunt, Margaret McCanlies; and aunt, Patsy Beauchamp.
Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 2004, at the Pecos Funeral Home in Pecos.
“JD” requests western attire or dressy casual. The family requests memorials to: ALS Association, Attn: June Lee, 6800 Park Ten Blvd., Suite 220 N. San Antonio, TX 78213 or First Presbyterian Church, 401 South Plum, Pecos, TX 79772, or the charity of your choice.
After the Memorial please join his family and friends at the First Presbyterian Church for visitation.
Lester W. Fisher Jr.
MIDLAND — Lester William “Les” Fisher Jr., 75, much loved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2004, in Midland after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Les was born November 7, 1928, in Pecos, Texas, and later graduated in 1946 from Eunice High School in New Mexico. He attended Texas Christian University where he met his wife, Mary Wells Fisher, and graduated in 1951. Les worked for Station Construction Company for ten years after graduation from TCU and then moved to Odessa in 1961. He worked for El Paso Products (Rexene) until his retirement in May of 1988. Les and Mary moved to Midland in 1989. Les was an active member of North “A” Church of Christ in Midland where he also served as an elder until 1997.
Les devoted his life to his family, his faith and to serving his community. His love for God’s work led him to teach Bible classes for teenagers for several years at Parkview Church of Christ when he and Mary lived in Odessa. Les had a particularly strong faith in God and put that faith to work in his relationships with other people but also when it came to his own life. When other neurological tests came up negative, and it became clear that Les had Alzheimer’s, he took it in stride and trusted God to take care of him and his family.
Les believed passionately in developing the character of young men through sports programs and coached youth baseball as well as Pop Warner football for many years. Les also believed in giving his time to the community in which he lived. He served on the Board of Directors for the Odessa Boys’ Club as well as serving on the Ector County Park Board. He served on the Board of Directors for the Village Place and Odessa Christian School as well as being a member and past president of Tri-Service Lions’ Club and the Odessa High School Booster Club.
Les was an avid golfer and a life-long and tireless supporter of OHS football. He loved fly-fishing in Colorado with his son, his son-in-law, and his seven grandsons. He also loved watching his granddaughter play basketball, volleyball, and softball. He loved watching the athletes that he had coached as children grow up to become volunteer coaches for the next generation of young men.
Les’s legacy will be one of generosity to his family, friends, and to those who needed help as well as to the community that he loved and proudly served. He will be remembered as a man of deep Christian conviction, quick laughter, compassion for others and gentle courage in the face of adversity. He will be missed by everyone who loved him.
Les was preceded in death by his father and mother, Lester and Hazel Fisher. He is survived by Mary, his devoted wife of 53 years; and his four children, Lerla Chism of Odessa, Shauna and Robert Thornton of Houston, Jim and Stacie Fisher of Flower Mound and Kwen Fisher of Midland; and his niece, Kimberly Stepp of Odessa. He is also survived by his two sisters, Christine and Blue Clark and Dorothy and Carl Schlemeyer; as well as his eight grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be his grandchildren Chad Chism, Clay Chism, Caley Chism, Kagan Thornton, Matthew Thornton, Trenton Thornton, Leslee Bond and Zachary Fisher.
The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home Friday, May 7, 2004, between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 2004, at North “A” Church of Christ in Midland with Greg Fleming officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy., Midland, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Odessa Christian School, 2000 Doran, Odessa, Texas 79761, Midland Christian School, 2001 Culver, Midland, Texas 79705, Boys’ and Girls’ Club of Odessa, 800 E. 137th St., Odessa, Texas 79761, North “A” Church of Christ,505 San Angelo St., Midland, TX 79701, or to a charity of one’s choice.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation to the caregivers and nursing staff at Younger Center in Midland for their tireless efforts on Les’s behalf and to the staff at Hospice Midland for their help and support during Les’s final days.
Robert R. Henry
NEW PRAGUE, MN — Services for Robert R. Henry, 66, of New Prague, MN, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 2004, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in New Prague with the Rev. Steve Trewartha officiating.
Internment will follow at Czech National cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Gerald Henry, Ron McBrom, Mike Lyremann, Daryl Thietje, Neil Luce and Jerry Ademmer,
A wake is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at the Bruzek Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Mr. Henry died Monday, May 4, 2004, at Abbott-NW Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. He was born Jan. 21, 1938, in Gorman to Andrew Jefferson Henry and Doris Eulene Corder. He married
Marilyn J. Larson on May 8, 1976, in New Prague. He raised his four brothers and sisters after his mother’s death in 1959. He was also preceded in death by his father and a brother, Lawrence Henry.
Mr. Henry enjoyed traveling and reading. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys football fan. He worked in the oilfields with his father and grandfather. He worked with Kobe Industries, as a tank manufacturer, in Odessa and as a maintenance engineer at Mala Strana Nursing Home in New Prague for 23 years.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn J. Henry of New Prague; brothers, Gerald Henry and his wife Jackie of Paris, Ark. and Michael Henry and his friend May Halloway, all of Odessa; sisters, Marylyn Cornish and her husband Willie of Odessa and Teresa Henry of Dallas; brother-in-law, Donald F. Larson and his wife Diane of Faribault, MN; nieces and nephews, Russell and Mary Henry of Austin, Ryan Henry, Tahvia and Larry Graham, all of Dallas, Marc Cornish, Brandi and Cody Huffty, all of Odessa; great-nieces and great-nephews, Anthony, Miles, Brittany, Alex and Riley.
Services entrusted to Bruzek Funeral Home of New Praque.
Dale & Florence “Sis” Meek
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — Mr. Dale Meek, 90, of 177 East Main Street, passed away at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2004, at the Parkside Health Care Center where he had resided for one year.
He was an ardent sports fan with a vast knowledge of local sports history. He was widely known among family and friends as “Uncle Dale.” He was a much loved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend and neighbor. He was an active fisherman, hunter and golfer throughout his life. He was known as an innovative builder of household items many of which are enjoyed among family and friends and also as an entertaining storyteller and a person always available to help when asked.
Mrs. Florence “Sis” (Quilter) Meek, 88, of 177 East Main Street, Dale’s wife of almost seventy years, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 3, 2004, at the Parkside Health Care Center where she resided for fifteen years following a stroke in 1989.
She was a much-loved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend and neighbor. She was an active participant in many community affairs throughout her life. She was known for her kindness and willingness to help others and was widely known among family and friends at “Aunt Sis.”
She was an active member of the East Palestine Historical Society. the East Palestine Country Club, served as a volunteer for the Red Cross Blood Drive for twenty consecutive years and remained active in many school related activities long after her own children had graduated. During her residence at Parkside, she actively participated in the Silver Swingers Choral Group and was always available to assist with any activity. She was acquainted with many staff members and looked forward to visits with their families especially the children and grandchildren. She was a friend, mentor and confidant to generations of young people and while the family’s loss is immediate and heart felt, another real loss is to the future generations of young people who will not have the honor and privilege to know her.
They are survived by a son, Dr. Thomas Meek and his wife, Marilyn, of Odessa, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Margaret Ross and her husband, Mick, of Dewey, Arizona; a daughter, Mrs. Ann Roush and her husband, Bill, of Chelsea, Michigan; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-two great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held in East Palestine on Monday and Thursday of this week. In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances in his name to the East Palestine High School Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, at P.O. Box 342, East Palestine, Ohio 44413.
Geronimo Perez Jr.
ODESSA — Geronimo Perez Jr., 50, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2004, at the San Angelo State School. He was born in Lovington, N.M.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 10, 2004, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Odessa cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Geronimo Perez Sr. and Cesaria Perez.
He is survived by two brothers, Amador and wife, Rita Perez, Tony and wife, Delia Perez, all of Odessa; two sisters, Chayo Mezacy and Margie Wheatcraft, both of Greeley, Colo.; and numerous nephews, nieces, grand-nieces and -nephews.
