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Tom Tinsley Dorough
ODESSA — Tom Tinsley Dorough, 85, of Odessa, a retired area supervisor for Amoco, died Friday, Sept. 10, 2004, at Hospice House in Odessa, Texas.
He was born Oct. 13, 1918, in Kaufman County, Texas.
He married
Twilla Graham on May 2, 1949, in Brownfield.
Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004, at St. Andrews Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1415 N. Grandview Ave., with Dr. Jimmy Braswell. Interment will be at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, at Resthaven Mausoleum in Lubbock, Texas. Arrangements are by Brownfield Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Twilla Dorough of Odessa; son, Tom Sawyer Dorough of Odessa; daughter, Diedre Dorough of Leander, Texas; grandson, Tommy Buck Dempsey and wife Mandy and their children, Hunter and Brayden Dempsey, all of Midland.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hospice House Foundation Inc., 903 N. Sam Houston Ave., Odessa, TX, 79761 or Mayo Foundation Research, P.O. Box 450, Albert Lea, MN, 56007-9849.
Marjorie Charlene Harrison
ODESSA — Marjorie Charlene (Burrow) Harrison, age 80, died Friday, Sept. 10, 2004, at Hildebrand Care Center in Canon City, Colo.
She was born on Aug. 15, 1924, near Dexter, Cooke County, Texas, to George Henry and Cecil Oveta (Barnes) Burrow. She attended Dexter schools and graduated from Gainesville High School in 1942. She married
Loyd Telmon “L.T.” Harrison on Dec. 16, 1942, in Thackerville, Okla. She was a lifetime member of the Mission Dorado Baptist Church in Odessa, Texas, before she and her husband moved four years ago to Canon City to be near their son.
As a wonderful Christian wife and mother, she left a deep legacy of love for her husband, children and great-grandchildren. She had a gift of being a wonderful cook and used that gift to lovingly serve her family and friends.
She also loved her church and enjoyed using her gifts of hospitality to serve her brothers and sisters in Christ.
Survivors include her husband; three sons, Gailen Eugene and wife Frankie of Monument, Colo., Ronald Dean of Windsor, Calif., and Boby George and wife Rowena of Salt Lake City, Utah; sister, Marcella (Burrow) Clegg of Gainesville, Texas; and brother, George Carroll and wife Sandra of Gainesville. She is also survived by five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sons, Loyd and Danial.
Funeral services will be at 4:30 p.m. today at 4:30 p.m. at Holt Family Chapel of the Garden. A reception will follow in the Holt Funeral Home Garden Room. Funeral services will also be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004, at the Mission Dorado Baptist Church in Odessa, Texas, with Pastor Robert Bratcher officiating. Interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa will follow.
Memorial donations may be made to the Mission Dorado Baptist Church Memorial Fund in Marjorie’s name.
Tom Tinsley Dorough
ODESSA — Tom Tinsley Dorough, 85, of Odessa, a retired area supervisor for Amoco, died Friday, Sept. 10, 2004, at Hospice House in Odessa, Texas.
He was born Oct. 13, 1918, in Kaufman County, Texas.
He married
Twilla Graham on May 2, 1949, in Brownfield.
Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004, at St. Andrews Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1415 N. Grandview Ave., with Dr. Jimmy Braswell. Interment will be at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, at Resthaven Mausoleum in Lubbock, Texas. Arrangements are by Brownfield Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Twilla Dorough of Odessa; son, Tom Sawyer Dorough of Odessa; daughter, Diedre Dorough of Leander, Texas; grandson, Tommy Buck Dempsey and wife Mandy and their children, Hunter and Brayden Dempsey, all of Midland.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hospice House Foundation Inc., 903 N. Sam Houston Ave., Odessa, TX, 79761 or Mayo Foundation Research, P.O. Box 450, Albert Lea, MN, 56007-9849.
Wanell Gore
ODESSA — Ruth Wanell Miller Gore passed into life eternal on September 11, 2004. She was born October 19, 1929, in O’Dell, Texas, to Joe Edmund and Sally Miller. She attended Chillicothe High School and returned numerous times for reunions with her many high school friends. She attended Hardin-Simmons University, as well as Odessa College, where she earned her teaching certificate.
Because of her father’s illness, her family moved from Abilene to Odessa in response to her brother Paul Miller’s call to the ministry at Trinity Baptist Church. Upon her evening arrival in Odessa, she exclaimed to her brother, “Where have you brought us!” It was her first real look at Odessa, and she could not have foreseen that this would be the place where she would meet her future husband, Gerald Eugene Gore. Visiting church one Sunday morning, Gene Gore said to his mother, “I could sure go for that dark-eyed darling in the choir!” The rest was history; they were married
, raised five children and enjoyed many wonderful years together.
“Momma Gore,” as she was affectionately known by many, served her Lord in many ways. Brother Paul and Trinity Baptist Church were asked to house the first Head Start program in Odessa. In full support, she signed up to be one of the first instructors for that program. Many people were blessed to see her surrogate concern for the many abused, neglected and unloved children who were touched by the program. Her life demonstrated how Christ’s love is defined, and she continued showing that same love to countless others throughout her life. She was also quick to remind her family, “If it were not for God’s grace, you would be in that same position,” thereby keeping life in proper perspective for her children.
She was a member of the Ladies’ Hospital Auxiliary, where she faithfully served for many years. “Momma Gore” also worked in Mission Odessa, where she once again exhibited God’s love and care for the children that were less fortunate than most.
Her life personified the phrase, “a godly mother.” Only God knows the prayers she lifted for her children over a lifetime. Church was never an option; she was always faithful to her God. She had a beautiful soprano voice, and while growing up, her children never failed to see her sitting in the first row of the choir, using her God-given talent.
She loved to cook for others, and is widely known for her chicken and dumplings. In fact, her famous dish will live on because upon request from the owner of Walter’s Restaurant, she went into the kitchen and showed them how to make her specialty.
After moving her letter to First Baptist Church, Odessa, she enjoyed years of love from her Sunday School class and church. Words cannot express the love and gratitude she felt from her church family, especially since being diagnosed with cancer in the fall of 2000.
There were many battles fought and won with this plague called “cancer.” Even though it was cancer that took her life, the victory belongs to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ whom she served faithfully. For it is written in Isaiah 25:8a, “He will swallow up death forever, and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces.”
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and her brothers, Joe Miller, Pete Miller and Paul Miller.
She is survived by her children, Larry and Pam Gore of Buhl, Idaho, Eddie and Patty Gore of Henderson, Nev., Sally Remore of Odessa, Jesse and Penny Gore of Odessa and Timothy and Devra Gore of San Antonio, Texas; brother, Don and de’Anne Miller of Odessa; sisters, Dorothy Beam and Doris Rice, both of Odessa and Sue and Bill Forest and Lometa Doss, all of Kerrville, Texas; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous friends.
A celebration of her life is scheduled for 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2004, at First Baptist Church of Odessa with Rev. Byron McWilliams officiating and Rev. Curtis Brewer assisting. A private interment will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Wanell’s memory to the Gideons or to Hospice House.
It is impossible to express the gratitude for the countless prayers, visits, cards and generosity that Wanell Gore received during these last four years. Her family will be forever grateful for the love that has been expressed. The family also gives thanks to Dr. Amato and his loving staff in Houston.
Wanell Gore left a legacy. . . a legacy of love.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Kathryn Ellis Hall
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Kathryn Ellis Hall, age 86, passed away September 11, 2004, at Mount Carmel East Hospital.
She was employed by F. & R. Lazarus for 22 years, ran several taverns with her husband and lived in Texas the last 30 years.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Nancy Lee Pross. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Bert; son, Danny; sister-in-law, Marge; and several nieces and nephews.
According to her wishes, no calling hours.
Private arrangements with Cook & Son – Pallay Funeral Home.
Martin “Chito” A. Minjarez Jr.
ODESSA — Martin “Chito” A. Minjarez Jr., 80 years, died Saturday, September, 11, 2004, at Home Hospice in Odessa.
Mr. Minjarez was a Catholic and was born January 5, 1924, in Stanton, Texas, to father, Martin Minjarez and mother, Francisca Armendariz, who both precede him in death.
Mr. Minjarez was a World War II Veteran. He was also one of the last known survivors in Odessa of the D-Day invasion.
Rosary will be held Tuesday, September 14, 2004, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Fr. Joe Uecker officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Nilo Minjarez Jr., Frank Minjarez, David Minjarez, Manuel Minjarez, Eric Minjarez and Anthony Minjarez.
Survivors include his three sons, Martin Minjarez, Robert Minjarez and wife, Deann, and Gilbert Minjarez, all of Odessa; a sister, Isabal Guerrero, of Odessa; 14 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
Services under the direction of Martinez Funeral Home.
Jack D. Andrew Sr.
MCCAMEY — One of McCamey’s most inspirational citizens, Jack D. Andrew Sr., passed into his eternal life Monday, September 13, 2004, at his residence in the arms of his family. Jack, 82, lived 60 years in McCamey serving God and the church, loving his family and serving the community. Jack lived with his wife, Nadine, of 62 years, 60 of which were in McCamey.
Jack was born in El Paso, Texas, on September 16, 1921. He graduated from high school in Olney, Texas. He responded to his nation’s call and joined the U.S Army Air Corps in which he flew as an on-board mechanic for the B-25 in the Pacific. After 5 years, Jack left the military as a Technical Sergeant and began pursing his career. While in McCamey he worked for West Texas Utilities Rio Pecos Plant. He retired from WTU in 1987. He also spent many years comforting the people of McCamey at the Richard Box Funeral Home. He became an Emergency Medical Technician and was at one time was the oldest living active EMS Tech in Texas. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Jack spent his life serving others. For many years he served the McCamey Chamber of Commerce where he held many offices. He received many honors including West Texas Hall of Fame in 2002 and McCamey Citizen of the Year in 1987. He was also active in the Lions Club where he held all offices and was recently honored by the 1st Annual Jack Andrew Invitational Golf Tournament.
Jack is survived by his wife, Nadine; sons and daughters-in-law, Jack Jr. and Carolyn of Columbine, Colorado and Glenn and Leta of Windermere, Florida; grandchildren, Dawn Fay of Eldorado, Texas, Leland and Tara Andrew of Addison, Texas, Clay and Jenny Andrew of North Molton and Devon, England, and Ambra and Mike Freeman of Kerrville, Texas; great-grandchildren, Heath, Andrew, Trey, Patrick, Christopher Chavez and Caeden Andrew; and sister-in-law, Martha Andrew of Olney, Texas; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a special friend, his dog “Buddy.”
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2004, at the First United Methodist Church in McCamey. Burial will follow in the Resthaven cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.
Tom Tinsley Dorough
ODESSA — Tom Tinsley Dorough, 85, of Odessa, a retired area supervisor for Amoco, died Friday, Sept. 10, 2004, at Hospice House in Odessa, Texas.
He was born Oct. 13, 1918, in Kaufman County, Texas.
He married
Twilla Graham on May 2, 1949, in Brownfield.
Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 15, 2004, at St. Andrews Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1415 N. Grandview Ave., with Dr. Jimmy Braswell. Interment will be at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, at Resthaven Mausoleum in Lubbock, Texas. Arrangements are by Brownfield Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Twilla Dorough of Odessa; son, Tom Sawyer Dorough of Odessa; daughter, Diedre Dorough of Leander, Texas; grandson, Tommy Buck Dempsey and wife Mandy and their children, Hunter and Brayden Dempsey, all of Midland.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hospice House Foundation Inc., 903 N. Sam Houston Ave., Odessa, TX, 79761 or Mayo Foundation Research, P.O. Box 450, Albert Lea, MN, 56007-9849.
