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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.
Robert TC Daniels
ODESSA — Robert TC Daniels, a longtime resident of Odessa, Texas, finally made it to where we all want to be one day, and that is with our Lord and Savior. TC passed away early Monday morning, March 22, 2004, at the Hospice House in Odessa. Many people in Odessa knew TC and he will be greatly missed. Those who did not get that chance to encounter him missed out on a treat.
He will be returned to his hometown of Henderson, Texas, where his final wish will be fulfilled by placing him by his mother’s grave. TC loved and praised our Lord and Savior and we know he is no longer confined to a bed and is dancing with the angels today.
TC leaves on this earth his wife, Agnes Daniels of Odessa, Texas; a son, Robert TC Daniels Jr. and his wife, Valerie, of Houston, Texas; a daughter, Mary Williams and her husband, Morris, of Midland, Texas; two grandsons, DeMorri Williams and Brandon Daniels; a brother, Anderson Daniels of Henderson, Texas; a sister, Josie Tribble of Henderson, Texas; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held in Henderson, Texas.
We would like to thank the wonderful ladies at the Crane Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for your loving care. “Papa” loved you all, and a very special thanks to the awesome staff at the Hospice House. You guys made daddy’s last days peaceful. We love you all.
James Lee “Jim” Latham
ODESSA — James Lee “Jim” Latham, 70, of Odessa passed away Monday, March 22, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital. Jim was born May 5, 1933, in Sabinal, Texas, to Elonzo Samuel Latham and Maggie Zaylee Latham.
Jim served in the United States Air Force at Lackland A.F.B. in San Antonio, Texas. While in the service, Jim and Rose Estelle Howard were joined in marriage on May 10, 1953. Jim and Estelle moved to Midland in 1955. In 1957, they moved to Odessa where they have settled ever since.
Jim started Latham Auto Supply in 1964 and served the automotive needs of friends and customers for over three decades until his retirement in 1995. Jim was also known throughout the Permian Basin for his outstanding lead-guitar playing in area clubs and dance halls.
Jim is survived by his bride of fifty years, Estelle; four children, Jim Latham and wife, Christy, of Tyler, Texas, Laura Sevier of Houston, Mike Latham and wife, Edith, of Odessa, Sandra Masters and husband, Greg, of Odessa; Jim’s sister, Sue Bangert of Odessa; five grandchildren, Darren Pruett of Amarillo, Amy Latham of Frisco, Texas, James Latham of Blanchard, Okla., Morgan Nicole Greenough of Houston, and Sebastian; two step-grandsons; Jonathan Stark of Irving, Texas; and Jason Stark of Missouri City, Texas; four great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, Wednesday, March 24, 2004, between the hours of 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Funeral services have been scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2004, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating.
Pallbearers will be Johnathan Stark, Al Weinkauf, Sidney Keith, Greg Masters, Kermit Rose and Steve Estes. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Medical Center Development Corporation, P.O. Box 7335, Odessa, TX 79760.
Services have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home of Odessa.
Margie Moore
CRANE — Margie Moore, 66, of Crane went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 21, 2004. She was born in Crane on August 30, 1937, to B.E. and Emma Rust. She was raised in the Sandhills and graduated from Crane High School.
Margie spent most of her life in Crane. She was the secretary for the Crane County Extension office for 15 years. She loved working with the children and helping to shape their lives.
The past ten years, she had lived in Odessa and worked for Jones Brothers Dirt and Paving. At Jones Brothers, she extended her family and loved many of the people working there as her own. She always held the people at Jones Brothers very dear to her heart.
Margie was blessed with two children, Major Joe Wesley Moore of Omaha, Neb., and Lora Gay Seabourn of Crane. They were the joy of her life. She was also blessed with a wonderful son-in-law, Todd Seabourn, and daughter-in-law, Tracy Moore.
The lights of her life were her eight grandchildren. She always loved to talk about Jammama’s babies. Her grandchildren are Hunter, Lainey and Jolee Seabourn of Crane; Lindy, Travis, Troy, Katie and Thomas Moore all of Omaha.
She is also survived by one brother, Dee Rust and his wife, Gayle, of Ocala, Fla.; and three sisters, Norma Stricklin of Midland, Marcia Hammond of El Dorado Hills, Calif., and Martha and Dub Burleson of Laga Vista, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 25, 2004, in the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Hester officiating. Burial will be in the Crane County cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.
Rosie Thi Rittenberry
ODESSA — Rosie Thi Rittenberry, 60, of Odessa passed away Monday, March 22, 2004, at her residence of 30 years. She was a dedicated employee at both of her jobs, T&T Donuts and the Chinese Kitchen.
She was born in Saigon, Vietnam, to her father, Nam Nguyen, and mother, Thanh Than. She is survived by her brother, Chanh Nguyen of San Jose, Calif., and boyfriend, James Quine.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2004, at Rose Hill cemetery with the Rev. Charles Taply officiating.
Services are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Espiria C. Salazar
ODESSA — Espiria C. Salazar, 83, of Odessa, surrounded by her loving family passed away at her residence Sunday, March 21, 2004. Mrs. Salazar was born Dec. 14, 1920, in Donna, Texas, to Ignacio and Isabel A. Cruz.
She united in marriage to Jose J. Salazar April 4, 1941, in Edinberg, Texas. She was a homemaker, Christian and an active member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; son, Lionel Salazar; daughter, Rosa Linda Salazar; and brother, Jose Angel Cruz. She is survived by sons, John Salazar and wife, Frances, Joe Salazar Jr. and wife, Rosa, and David Salazar, all of Odessa; daughters, Hilda Tagle and husband, Roy, of Alice, Irma Salazar, Linda Araiza and husband, Joe, Doreen Natividad and husband, Benito, Sally Tenorio and husband, Eddie, Irene Lucero and husband, Pete, all of Odessa; brothers, Lorenzo Cruz and wife, Felipa, of Pharr, Ignacio Cruz Jr. and wife, Elena, of LaGrulla; sister, Anna Garcia and husband, Pedro, of Shreveport, La.; 38 grandchildren; 73 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Prayer services were held on Tuesday, March 23, 2004, at 7 p.m. at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services are set 2 p.m. Thursday at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Wayne Partain officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Joseph Salazar, Jose Salazar Jr., Rory Tagle, Jesse Natividad, Jason Araiza, Jeremy Natividad, Ramon Soto.
Our mother and grandmother was a wonderful, loving person, who will always be remembered and never forgotten
Services by Odessa Funeral Home.
S. L. Tiner
ODESSA — Samuel Luis “S. L.” Tiner, 85, passed away peacefully Monday, March 22, 2004, at the Hospice House in Odessa.
S. L. was born October 26, 1918, in Pocahontas, Ark., to William Arthur and Ora Mae Spencer Tiner.
He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from Aug. 1943 to Dec. 1945 and served in the Pacific Theatre of Operations during WWII.
He married
Maxine Wells in 1941 and they moved to Odessa in 1946 where he owned and operated Tiner Construction Co. from 1948 until 1990. A general oilfield construction Company in West Texas and S.E. New Mexico, mostly for Amoco Production Co.
He was active with the youth community with 4 H, rodeo teams and served as President of the Permian Band Boosters in 1960-1961. He later married
Kathleen Carmack Whitney and they owned and operated Tiners Tiny Toy Miniature Horse Farm to the present time.
S.L. was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Suid Glen “Lum” Tiner; his son, Clarence Arthur Tiner; and his favorite horse, Trio’s Romeo.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Tiner of Odessa; daughter, Jean Tiner Rinehart of Midland; stepson, Randle Whitney and wife, Wanda, of Georgetown; sister, Nadine Andrews of Watertown, Tenn.; two granddaughters, Davise Riley and husband, Richard, of Celina, Texas, and Darla Johnson and husband, Chris, of Midland; two step-granddaughters, Leslie Booth and husband, Lynn, of Waco and Julia Whitney of Austin. He is also survived by eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
There will be a visitation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 25, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jack Watkins officiating. Interment will follow at the Odessa cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice House of Odessa.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Lela J. Bell
ODESSA — Lela J. Bell, 52, a longtime resident of Odessa, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2004, at her residence after a lengthy illness.
She was born August 13, 1951. She was preceded in death by her mother and father. She was a loving mother and wife and will be missed by those who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, David S. Bell; daughter, Catherine L. Bryant; granddaughter, Ashley Bryant; stepson, David Allen Bell; stepdaughter, Patricia Anderson; as well as seven other grandchildren. Private memorial services are pending. We would like to thank all of our friends and family that have been there for us in this time of need.
