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Bicente ‘Benny’ M. Lara
ODESSA — Bicente “Benny” Lara passed away Thursday, May 20, 2004, at his residence.
He was born on July 19, 1926, in Pecos, Texas. He retired from Phillip Petroleum after 35 years of service. He married
Carmen P. Paredez August 7, 1947, in Big Spring.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2004, at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
He is preceded in death by his son Benny Lara, parents Modesto and Olivia Lara, three brothers and two sisters and one son-in-law Larry Holtzclaw.
He is survived by his wife, Carmen Lara; daughters, Juanita Holtzclaw, Delores Lara-Montoya and husband Ed, Ester Bradley and husband Dickie; one brother, Ramon Lara of Pecos; three sisters, Eduanda Villalovos of Odessa, Jessie Lara of Pecos, Olivia Carrasco of Monahans; nine grandchildren, Jeff Holtzclaw, Todd Bradley, Roy Bradley, Erik Montoya, Reid Bradley, Gretchen Bradley, Emily Stern, Ellie Montoya and Robin Crawford; six great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Kayeleigh, Katelynn Crawford, Alyssa Bradley, Christian Bradley and Courtney Holtzclaw.
Hilburn ‘Mac’ McGaha
ODESSA — Hilburn “Mac” McGaha passed away at the Hospice House in Odessa, on May 20, 2004. Mac was born in Gorman, Texas, on April 5, 1920, to Jesse and Leora McGaha. He married
Thelma Opal McCutchan in Roby, Texas, on February 8, 1947, and they had five children. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He served in the United States Army during World War II and was stationed in the Aleutian Islands and India during that time. Mac moved to Odessa from Rotan, Texas, in 1953 and worked for the Odessa Spring and Axle and later was owner of Mac’s Alignment and Brake Service until his retirement in 1988. Following retirement, Mac worked for his son at Harlow-Sammons until 2001. He served as a deacon at Belmont Baptist Church, where he had been a member since moving to Odessa.
He is survived by his wife, Thelma; a son, Lester McGaha and his wife, Valois, of Odessa; four daughters, Deanna Wauhob and husband, David, of Midland, Norma McClane and husband, Michael, of Odessa, Debbie Koonce and husband, Jerry, of Midland and Marshal Munsell and husband, Kenneth, of Andrews; grandchildren, Tosha Cooney, Jeana Espinoza, Chris McGaha, Scott Wauhob, Todd Wauhob, Clay Denny, Amer Ard and Ashley Ard; and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Juanita Blackwell of Ranger, Texas, and Jo Nell Johnson of Odessa; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are scheduled for Hilburn McGaha at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2004, at the Belmont Baptist Church in Odessa with Bryan Saffle officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens, with Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice House, 903 N. Sam Houston, Odessa, TX 79761, or Belmont Baptist Church, 1200 W. 8th St., Odessa, TX 79763.
Services have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
Paula Dalene Mefford Wheatly
ODESSA — Paula Dalene Mefford Wheatly, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law and grandmother, returned to her heavenly Father on Thursday, May 20, 2004, after forty-six years and one month of giving all that she had to her God, her family, her friends, and those she touched simply by being Paula. She was born in Odessa on April 20, 1958, and lived her entire life in the Odessa-Midland area, graduating from Permian High School in 1976.
Paula’s dream was to be a homemaker and mother and this was fulfilled with the births of the children she adored, Bradley Scott Campbell in 1979 and Keri Rachel Wheatly in 1984. No children were more loved and cherished by a mother than her beautiful Brad and Rachel; no mother was more proud of her children or filled a home with more warmth, laughter, and love.
Paula married
Russell James Wheatly on June 25, 1983, promising to love, honor, respect, and cherish her husband and marriage until her last moment in this world. No promise was more faithfully kept and treasured; no husband could have more loving and giving partner in life.
Paula was a daughter of Glen and Ann Mefford, sister to Glenda Moore, sister-in–law to Royce Moore, aunt to Molly Moore, and grandmother to Ryland and Ashley Campbell. Paula loved her family and friends and delighted in the moments spent with each person that touched her life.
Paula was a child of God who loved Him, loved others as herself, and always gave of herself all that she had to give. Even in death, she gave of herself by allowing the donation of her organs and tissues to go to those in need.
Paula is reunited now with her beloved father, Glen, and niece, Amber, but she lives on in the hearts and memories of those that knew and loved her because Paula brought moments of joy and compassion, laughter and love into their lives. We love Paula, and we will miss and cherish her.
Services will be at 4 p.m. today at Crescent Park Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny Dickerson officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Joe A. Henderson
LUBBOCK — Funeral services for Joe A. Henderson, 82, of Lubbock, will be at 3 p.m. Friday, May 28, 2004, at Quaker Avenue Church of Christ with Ellmore Johnson officiating and Thomas Langford, David Langford and Clark Johnson assisting. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home.
Mr. Henderson passed away, Monday, May 24, 2004, in Lubbock. He was born February 28, 1922, in Odessa. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1939. After working in California, he served during WWII as a Naval Aviator in the rank of Lieutenant JG. He attended Tarleton State University and Texas Tech University, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was a member of the Tau Beta Pi honor fraternity and of the Society of Professional Engineers. While at Tech, he met and married
Glona Purselley on March 22, 1951, in Welch, TX. He was an engineer for Lockheed in Fort Worth before returning to Lubbock in 1954 to work for Lubbock Manufacturing where he arose to Vice President. He later worked for Harmon Tank Company until retirement.
Mr. Henderson served as a Deacon for fifteen years and an Elder for twenty-five years at the Quaker Avenue Church of Christ. He was highly respected by all and he and his wife were always “ready for every good work.”
Survivors include: his wife of 53 years, Glona; two children, Lon Henderson and wife, Julie, of Aurora, Colo., and Wayne Henderson, and wife, Katy, of Lubbock; two sisters, Leila McIntyre of Odessa and Maridale Shampanore of near Tyler; three granddaughters, Petra Henderson of Salt Lake City, Utah, Sarah and Annie Henderson, both of Lubbock.
The family suggests memorials to the Uganda Mission Fund in care of Quaker Avenue Church of Christ, 1701 Quaker Avenue, Lubbock, TX. 79416.
The family will receive friends at Resthaven Funeral Home from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2004.
Lana Kaye Holcombe
ODESSA — Lana Kaye Holcombe, 51, a long-time resident of Odessa, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at her residence. She was born April 22, 1953, in Odessa. She was a floral designer.
She is survived by her husband, Delton Ray Holcombe of Odessa; sons, Shaun Christopher Duncan and Jason Lynn Thornhill, both of Odessa; brother, Ronnie Absher of Odessa; and granddaughter, Ashley Duncan.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 28, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
James Curtis ‘J.C.’ Jones
ODESSA — Services for Mr. James Curtis “J.C.” Jones, 71, of Odessa, formerly of Mexia, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church at 1615 E. Murphy St. with Rev. J.W. Hanson officiating. Burial to follow in the Ector County cemetery. Arrangements are handled by Martinez Funeral Home of Odessa and Emanuel Funeral Home of Palestine. He was born December 17, 1932, in Mexia, Texas, to Jimmy Jones and Mae Ola Wilson. He was a member of Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church until his death.
He joined the Army in 1954 and served his country until 1956. He was honorably discharged and made Odessa his home until his death May 22, 2004. He worked for Medical Center Hospital for 12 years and for the Ector County Independent School District for 28 years. He retired in 1994 due to his failing health.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Marshall Benard Simpson; daughter, Stacie Jones; and sister, Dorothy Mae Hall.
He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Gayle “Kitty” Jones; four daughters, Eboni Jones, Pamela Jones, V. Rena Robertson and Sharon Burney; two sons, James Curtis Jones, Jr. and Jimmy Steptoe; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Bobbye Montgomery, Georgia Wagner and Easterline Thomas.
Irene D. Knight
ODESSA — Irene D. Knight, 82, a former resident of Odessa, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2004, in El Paso. She was born September 17, 1921, in Arden, TX. She was a former member of Medical Center Hospital Women’s Auxiliary and the Eastern Star. She was a retired service representative of Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. She was a Baptist.
She is preceded in death by her husband Richard W. Knight in 1981, her parents Wm & Emily Drennan, sister Minnie Ventura, brothers, W. D. “Dub” Drennan and Theodore E. Drennan.
She is survived by her sons, Dr. Noel R. Knight and Russell D. Knight, both of El Paso and Richard H. Knight of Richardson, TX.; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Curtis Brewer officiating.
Interment was at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services were entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Christopher Doyle Lawrence
ODESSA — Christopher Doyle Lawrence died Monday, May 24, 2004, at his residence. He was born January 18, 1985, in Odessa to Clayton Lawrence and Christina Rimes.
Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, May 28, 2004, at Temple Baptist Church with Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Christopher touched many lives without a word being spoken. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Christopher is preceded in death by his grandfather Johnny Rimes.
Christopher is survived by his mother, Christina Rimes of Odessa, father, Clayton Lawrence of Odessa; brother, Chad Nease of Odessa; grandparents, Sherry Rimes of Odessa and Jackie and Charles Lawrence of Houston; aunts, Shawna Renee Moore and husband, Tom, and Laurie DeCair and husband, J.J., all of Odessa and Lisa Griffin of Houston; uncle, David Lawrence and wife, Debbie, of Houston; great aunts, Sally Brooks and husband, Steve, and Jean Ann Huckaby, all of Odessa; great uncle, Jimmy Francis and wife, Tanya, of Lubbock; cousins, Nicole DeCair and Dillon DeCair, both of Odessa and Shawn David Lawrence and Jeremy Griffin, both of Houston.
The family wishes to offer a special thanks to all of Christopher’s previous caregivers and his nurses, Cindy Roach, Dana Gourd, Lorena O’neal, Betty Dillon, and Jennifer Wilkerson.
Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Dorothy Schraeder
Dorothy Schraeder, 66, of Odessa, a homemaker, passed away on May 25, 2004, at her residence. She was born on November 12, 1937, in Peacock, Texas, to Rufus and Fannie Bilbrey.
Birds are chirping, the sky is bright, angels are singing, what a beautiful sight. I see the tears roll down your face. Please remember I’m in a better place. I have no pain, I’m feeling so well, God is with me I can tell. As I go on my journey, to my way home I look around and I’m not alone.
Mom and Dad are on my right, holding Joe Dale, what a beautiful sight. Charles, Harry, Birdie & Don are in front of me, waving me on.
Only cry for me awhile, close your eyes and you can see me smile. The warmth you feel in your heart, it’s just me letting you know we will never part.
My beloved children you’re not alone, you have each other, and you must go on. When you are sad, sit down for awhile, think of me and you will smile.
God works in many wonderful ways, we will see each other again one of these days. Every time you say a prayer you will know I am there.
Services will be held Friday, May 28, 2004, at 3 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Owen Sharp officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. She is preceded in death by son Joe Dale Neatherlin and three brothers and a sister. She is survived by four sons, Randy Gouard and wife, Dian, of Odessa, Lonnie Neatherlin and wife, Janie, of Odessa, Terry Joe Neatherlin of Odessa, Milton Neatherlin and wife, Kim, of Odessa; daughters, Felicia Sacraeder-Land of Odessa, Susie Whitfildt and husband, Rod, of Friday Harbor, Wash., Sandra Flat and husband, Mike, of Mineral Wells, TX., and C.J. Preston of Aurora, Colo.; brother Clarence Bilbrey of Lake Charles, La.; 16 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Tim Prewitt, Randy Gouard, James Davilla, Lonzo Neatherlin, Chris Haynes, Floyd Jackson, Shane Wagner and Perry Duetsch. Honorary Pallbearers will be Tony Prewitt and Randy Preston.
Services are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
