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Lillie Combs
Big Spring - Lillie Combs, 88, of Big Spring, a professional seamstress, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, at Scenic Mountain Medical Center in Big Spring.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Myers & Smith Chapel with C.A. Smith officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olive Memorial Park.
She was born in Huckabay. She was formerly of Andrews. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Tommie Lee Combs of Columbus, Ga., and Arnold Ray Combs of Big Spring; two daughters, Verba Dell Dewett of Gold Hill, Ore., and Retha Mae Southwood of Big Spring; brother, Donald McAdams of Balmorhea; sisters, Melba Curry of Brownwood, and Pat Mardis of Denham Springs, La.; 15 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
Randall W. ‘Randy’ Dulaney
Mattoon, Ill. - Randall W. “Randy” Dulaney, 48, of Mattoon, Ill., died Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004, in Mattoon.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeffrey Hough officiating. Burial will be in Dodge Grove cemetery.
He was born in Flora, Ill. He was formerly of Odessa. He was a member of the Broadway Christian Church.
SURVIVORS: Father, Victor Dwight of Mattoon; stepmother, Mavis Dulaney of Mattoon; daughter, Alyson Dulaney of Odessa; and brothers, Steven Dulaney of Murphysboro, Ill., and Thomas Dulaney of Neoga, Ill.
Robert Lee Dykes
Odessa - Robert Lee Dykes, 74, of Odessa, a retired construction laborer, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Greater St. John Baptist Church with the Rev. E.J. Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Ector County cemetery.
He was born in Liberty Hill. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors: Son, Michael Walton of Dallas, daughter, Stacy Walton of Odessa; and brother, Lathadus Dykes of Odessa.
Maria Arreola Gomez
Midland - Maria Arreola Gomez, 73, of Midland, a homemaker, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, at her residence in Midland.
Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with the Rev. Gilberto Rodriguez officiating.. A prayer service will be at 8 p.m. today at Pipkin Funeral Home Chapel. A rosary was said at 8 p.m. Saturday at Pipkin Funeral Home Chapel.
She was born in Manual Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico. She moved to Midland in 1998. She was Catholic.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Victor Manuel Gomez, Eloy Gomez and Jesus Ramon Gomez, all of Fort Worth, Eladio Gomez and Ervey Gomez, both of Midland, and Auden Gomez and Elinardo Gomez, both of Odessa; daughter, Carmen Lopez of Midland; brother, Manuel Arreola of Odessa; sisters, Lupe Viscaino of Alpine, Berta Ramos and Sara Pando, both of of Andrews, and Maria Luisa Pacheco of Odessa; 20 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Alice Jett Kutin Mainous
Odessa - Alice Jett Kutin Mainous, 83, of Amarillo, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, in Amarillo.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sunset Memorial Gardens cemetery in Odessa.
She was born in Atoka, Okla. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Chris Kutin of Amarillo and Alex Kutin of Indianapolis, Ind.; sisters, Lena Jett Allen of Amarillo and Ora Jett Simpson of Pocatello, Idaho; brother, Richard Jett of Stratford, Okla.; stepbrothers, Everett Anderson of Maud, Okla., Floyd Anderson of Asher, Okla., and Aaron Anderson of Shawnee, Okla.; numerous grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Michael Lee Peterson
Odessa - Michael Lee Peterson, 51, of Odessa, a machinist, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004, at Avalon Place in Odessa.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Martinez Funeral Home with the Rev. Debora Brown officiating. Burial will be in the Ector County cemetery.
He was born in Odessa.
Survivors: Mother, Aline Manuel of Odessa; and sister, Charlesetta “Pat” Peterson.
Donald Edward Burditt
Odessa - Donald Edward Burditt, 48, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.
Services are pending with Martinez Funeral Home.
Jack Davis
Odessa - Jack Davis, 54, of Odessa, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, at Baylor All Saints Hospital in Fort Worth.
Services are pending with Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Carolyn Meacham
Odessa - Carolyn Meacham, 83, of Odessa, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, at her residence in Odessa.
Services are pending with Odessa Funeral Home.
Truitt J. Dane
ODESSA - Truitt J. Dane, 78, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2004, at Alliance Hospital in Odessa.
He was born February 19, 1926, to Paul and Virginia Dane in Poolville, TX. He served in the U.S. Airforce. He moved to Odessa in 1945, and later married
Edna Grizzell on February 8, 1947, in Nocona, TX. He was employed for 27 years as a tool pusher for C. E. Phillips Well Service, and after retirement, served as a school crossing guard for ten years. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Edna Dane of Odessa; sons, Larry Dane of Carrizo Springs, TX, and Eddie Dane of Odessa; and daughters, Cozetta Dane and LaDonna Johnson, both of Odessa; brother, Billy Ray Dane of Big Lake, TX; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2004, at Temple Baptist Church with Rev. Kyle Rodgers officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Donations may be made in his memory to Hospice House or to the American Heart Association.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Calvin Jack Davis
ODESSA - On November 19, 2004, Calvin Jack Davis went home to be with the Lord. Jack was born January 6, 1950, in Shamrock, Texas, to the late Calvin J. Davis and Uldene Davis.
He is survived by his mother, Uldene Davis; brother, Wayne Davis and wife, Mary Ann; his sister, Melonye Annette Richardson and husband, Steve; two daughters, Jennifer Rene Evans and husband, Matt, and Rebecca Lynn Wigington and husband, Lee; and one precious grandson, Haydon Davis Wigington. Jack was also blessed with three loving nieces, Ambyr Davis and Mekalye and Maryn Richardson and one devoted nephew, Seaver Richardson. Jack was loved by many aunts, uncles and cousins. He lived and worked in Odessa all his life. Jack loved music and spent the early part of his life as a drummer for Rocx Gardin. He then spent thirty years working for Graham & Associates. Jack was very talented at many things and derived great joy from building, repairing and remodeling projects. Anyone that knew Jack knew he could “fix anything”. Jack was a gentle man with a kind and accepting heart. He made a difference in the world and will be missed by all of his many friends and family.
Please make contributions to Home Hospice in lieu of flowers.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2004, at Frank W. Wilson Chapel with Rev. Clydel Chapman officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Sandra Kay ‘Dut’ Hawkins
ODESSA - Sandra Kay “Dut” Hawkins, was born May 7, 1951, to Emery and Barbara Nell Bloxom in Memphis, TX. She left this earth surrounded by her loving family and friends on Nov. 20, 2004. She went to join her family that awaited her in Heaven: her father and stepmother, Emery and Edith Bloxom; her mother and father, Barbara and Eddie Keeton; her brother, Donald Glenn Charbonneau; as well as her grandparents.
Sandy was referred to as “Dut” by all of our family and many of her friends. She has been our Dut for the last 25 years because a niece was unable to say Sandy. She loved her nieces and nephews as if they were her own. They knew that they could always call Dut when they needed anything from a ride or just to hang out and watch a movie. They will always remember her as the “Cool Aunt.”
Our lives were forever changed in January of 2002, when she was diagnosed with colon cancer. This devastating monster also consumed her lungs. Dut fought the battle with everything that she had. She took the opportunity to do things that she had always wanted to do. She got the chance to live like she was dying, and what a journey that was.
Our family enjoyed many trips over the last few years with Dut. She was able to go to all the places that she always wanted to see. She got to got to several states in the northeast as she helped “drive Miss Daisy” (B.B.), as well as Las Vegas with Marlin, the sandy hills with Netter, in the boat on Lake Colorado City going as fast as we could with Mae, and a dream trip to Hawaii so her and Hunny could set on the sandy beach and watch the waves and the handsome guys. As you can tell Dut enjoyed spending time with her family.
Dut spent many hours on the internet with the many friends that she met on line. Even though she may never meet all of them face to face, they gave her many hours of comfort on sleepless nights as she did for them.
Sandy worked at Stockade Grocery in West Odessa for 12 years. In 2000, she took a leap of faith and went to work at Town & Country as an assistant manager. She earned the honor of “Assistant Manager Of The Year.” After becoming manager she was forced to retire because of her illness.
Dut is survived by her step-mother, Theda Bloxom of Friona, TX.; sisters, Betty Harkrider and husband, Ron, Jeanette Keeton, Chris Ray and husband, Wesley, Ella Mae Hightower, all of Odessa, Nell Dean Williams and husband, Willie, of Easton, MD., Frances Johnson of Bovina, TX., Georgie Wells and husband, Gary, of Escondido, CA.; brothers, Tommy Keeton of Odessa; Jack Charbonneau and wife, Lynn, of Richardson, TX, Terry Hardy and wife, Jeanette, of Hereford, TX, Larry Johnson and wife, Debbie, of Friona, TX., George David Charbonneau of Odessa; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and very special friends will miss her dearly.
We would like to thank the Cancer Center staff and doctors for all the love and care you gave her. Thank you Dr. Dar for all the love, compassion, and smiles that you gave to our sister while she was under you care. Dr. Kaczor, you and Dr. Dar helped her get well enough to take the dream trip to Hawaii and that was a very special gift to her and our family, Thank You so much. Thank you Home Hospice and Julie for the love and care you gave her. Also we want to thank all of the friends and everyone for the love and support during this time.
Many hearts are filled with sadness at the loss of our sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, but we can all hold close the memory of her smile and spirit, as well as they knowledge that its all better now, and Heaven there is no pain or sadness, and she is rejoined with all who went before her.
There will be a visitation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 24, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Chapel with Home Hospice Chaplain Emmett Barnard officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Jo Angelina Heard
ODESSA - Jo Angelina Heard, was born July 1, 1951, in Abilene, TX, to Charles Parks and Maldene Branch Heard. She died peacefully in her sleep, Saturday, November 20, 2004, at her residence.
Jo had a wonderful spirit, was fiercely dedicated and determined. She was exceptionally loyal to her family and friends. She was a devout Christian and a member of Sixth and Jackson Church of Christ. Jo was always a caregiver and became even more so during her mother’s final illness and afterwards. Jo was the epitome of all that anyone could ask for as a daughter and a sister. Quite a lot was asked of her, and she never once faltered. Fifty-four years, she was simply there for her family and many friends. “We were never alone as long as Jo was here.”
Jo is survived by her father, Charles Heard; her sister, Sidney Heard; her aunt, Palm L. Branch Finley; her uncle and aunt, Bob and Patsy Branch; Bullett, the cat; and many well-loved cousins.
Graveside rites will be at Cedar Hill cemetery in Abilene.
Local arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Services in Abilene are entrusted to Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home.
Carolyn Mamie Meacham
ODESSA - Carolyn Mamie Meacham, 83, of Odessa, passed away Saturday November 20, 2004, at her residence. She was born January 1, 1921, in Arkansas, to Henry and Ida Goodner. She was a homemaker and a Christian.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert “Bob” Meacham; daughter, Bobbie Carol Foltz; brothers, Olen Woodrow Goodner and Haskel Goodner; and sisters, Grace Adair and Imogene Francis.
Mrs. Meacham is survived by brother, Lonnie Goodner of Pampa, Texas; sister, May Dean Giddens of Odessa, Texas; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and lots of friends.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday November 24, 2004, at Fairview cemetery in Midland, Texas, with the Rev. Owen Sharp officiating.
We the family would like to take this time to express our utmost sincere gratitude to all the medical staff at Medical Center Hospital. To Dr. Shayeb, Dr. O’Hearn, Dr. Whitten, Dr. P.J. Patel, and Dr. Carl Brown. Covenant Home Care and Odyssey Hospice, Dr. Russell, Nurse Rhonda Thompson and all other medical nurses and care givers for all the wonderful care to Carolyn. A special gratitude and warm embrace to all our family members and friends for being there at a time when needed most.
Services by Odessa Funeral Home.
