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Sally Ott Carrell
ODESSA — Tuesday morning August 10, our family’s cornerstone was escorted to the King’s Throne by the angels. Sally left behind many legacies to her dear ones. From her we’ve learned not only physical strength and perseverance, but strength and perseverance of character as well.
Most important to Sally was that she teach her grandchildren to pray and rely on the Lord for strength. She taught us all that “to be absent from the body was to be present with the Lord.”
Sally wanted no one to grieve at her passing. She would be “dancing with her brother,” and singing praises to the Lord.” One day our family circle will be unbroken as we all join the King.
Sally was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Kenneth Ott, brother Kenneth Michael Ott and one unborn child.
Her survivors include her daughter Misty, granddaughters Sadie and Samantha, sister Patricia Kelly, brother Johnnie Von Ott numerous nieces and nephews Kimberly and Terry McCrury sons Christopher and Matthew, Joe and Debra Kelly sons Ryan and Theron, K.C. Ott Jason and Kathy Ott,Joshua Ott,Sharla Itz, Jennifer Ott and daughters Madison and Tawny, Tom and Heidi Bunkua, Beverly Ott Gifford and Adrian, Shawn and Danny Ott Gifford, David Ott, Isabel Ott. Several aunts and uncles Howard Hahn, James Ott, Neta Ott, Olivanna Ott, Peggy Fuller and many cousins and close friends.
Sally held a special place in her heart for her loving nurses at Medical Center Hospital and Naidu Clinic.
Dr. Naidu was her special physcian who cared for her according to his great ability and our Lord’s loving guidance.
The family thanks you all for the gentle care you’ve shown our “princess” through the years.
David Hallum of Jacksonville, TX officiated. Eulogies presented by Kent and David Ott.
Pallbearers were Christopher and Matthew McCrury, K.C. and David Ott, Joshua and Shawn Ott. Honorary Pallbears Jason and Danny Ott, Ryan and Theron Kelly.
Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Mary Clark
ODESSA — Mary Clark, 77, passed away Thursday, Aug. 12, 2004, at Seabury Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Chapel with Dr. David Mindel officiating. Burial will follow at the Andrews cemetery in Andrews.
Mary Clark was born Jan. 21, 1927, in Brookville, Pa., to Albert and Florence Weaver. She was a member of First Christian Church and was active in church activities and an avid bridge player. She was employed as a secretary and had her real estate license.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry Clark; son, Robert A. Clark; and brother, Don Weaver.
She is survived by her son, Phillip Clark of Odessa; brother, Dale Weaver and wife, Kathy, of Pearland; three grandchildren, Christopher and wife Stephanie of Odessa, Jeremy Clark of Odessa and Joshua Clark of Manhattan, N.Y. ; and one great-grandchild, Madelyn Clark of Odessa.
Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Helen Gallaway
ODESSA — Helen Gallaway, age 83, of Odessa, passed away Aug. 13, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital.
Helen was born Dec. 4, 1920, in Charleston, Ark. She married
Edwin Gallaway on Jan. 28, 1943. He preceded her in death in February 1983.
Her parents; four brothers; one sister; and a granddaughter, Robin Casey also preceded her in death.
She was a 52-year resident of Odessa and had worked 30 years for ECISD as a food services manager. She had worked at Pease, Burleson and San Jacinto elementary schools. She was a member of the OSFSA. Her favorite hobby was spending time with her grandchildren and family.
Survivors include her daughters, Edwina Hoffman and husband Gerald of Odessa and Carol Wadzeck and husband Bud also of Odessa; sisters-in-law, Naomi Pursley of Longview and Kate Goodwin of Ozark, Ark.; four grandchildren, Scott Hoffman and wife Betsy, Kristen Mangus and husband Donny, Ted Wadzeck and Gary Bud Wadzeck; two great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Kay Wadzeck and Jonathan Mangus.
Graveside services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Monday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Mike Bartlett officiating. The family will receive visitors from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. today at Hubbard-Kelly.
The family requests donations be made to the Greenfield Acres Baptist Church.
Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Marjorie Harrell
COLEMAN — Marjorie Harrell, age 84, of Coleman, died Friday, Aug. 13, 2004, at Coleman County Medical Center.
Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, 2004, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Coleman City cemetery, under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
Mrs. Harrell was born May 15, 1920, in San Saba, Texas, a daughter of Clarence Sawyer Crockett and Estella Rone Crockett. She attended school in Santa Anna, Mozelle and Gouldbusk and married
Eddie Otto Harrell on Jan. 25, 1941, in Gouldbusk. He preceded her in death on Sept. 11, 1978. She worked in the Soil Conservation office, West Ward Cafeteria and Sewing Manufacturing for 35 years and was a member of the Elm Street Church of Christ.
Survivors include two daughters, Joyce Harrell of Coleman, Carolyn Harkey and husband Terry of Monahans; two granddaughters, Kay Rankin and husband Hal of Monahans and Vicki Heflin and husband Brett of Monahans; four great-grandsons, Cody Rankin of Monahans, Blake, Blane, and Bond Heflin of Monahans; one sister, Faye Crockett of Midland; three brothers, Earl Crockett of Colorado Springs, Colo., J.H. Crockett of Wills Point, Texas, and Weldon Crockett of Brownwood; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one great-grandson, Zackery Wayne Rankin; one sister, Clarene Rideout; and two brothers, Maurice Crockett and Elvin Crockett.
Family visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be family, Terry Harkey, Ward Harkey, Hal Rankin, Brett Heflin, Cody Rankin and Blake Heflin. Honorary Pallbearer will be R.C. Atchley.
Ben L. Simmers Jr.
LUBBOCK — Husband, father and friend, Ben Simmers, 69, died Aug. 13, 2004, after a lengthy illness.
Memorial services celebrating his life will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, 2004, at Resthaven’s Abbey Chapel with the Rev. Kerry Hurst officiating.
Benjamin Lewis Simmers Jr., born May 24, 1935, in Bay City, Texas, attended schools in Monahans and graduated from Seminole High School.
As a U.S. Marine, he served in Korea. In 1960, he married
Margaret Ann Leftwich of Childress. In 1964, he graduated from Texas Technological College and began his career as a Public Accountant in Hobbs, N.M. Later, he became Secretary/Treasure for Luther Allied Van Lines of Lubbock. For more than 20 years he was co-owner of Delta Allied Van Lines in Lubbock. In 1997, he retired as a Purchasing Agent with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
He was a member and past president of Southwest Optimist Club, a 32nd degree Mason and a member of St. Luke’s Methodist Church. His interests included hunting, fishing, tennis, traveling the back roads of Texas and spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Lewis Simmers Sr. and Vernice Mae Redding Simmers.
He is survived by wife, Margaret Ann Simmers; mother-in-law, Margaret Leftwich of Childress; two daughters, Anne Marie and fiancé Wayne Hanson of Round Rock, Texas, and her daughter, Lauren Shadle and Elaine and husband Matt Garrison and their sons Bryce and Little Ben of Shallowater; three sisters and their husbands, Bea and Norman Owen of Lovington, N.M., Shirley and Doyle Farmer of Alpine, Texas, and Beth and James Porter of Monahans, Texas; and many beloved nieces and nephews, including Ray Farmer.
The family suggests memorials to the Southwest Cancer Center of Lubbock (Polycythemia Vera research) or the Texas Boys Ranch.
Victoria Thompson
MONAHANS — Victoria Louise Marie Thompson, 93, of Kermit, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004, at Kermit Nursing Home.
She was born March 8, 1911, in Goliad, Texas.
Victoria was married
to Odus Thompson, and they lived in Kermit where she was a cook for the school cafeteria.
Survivors include her sons, Ray Thompson and wife Terry of Odessa, Roy Thompson of Mississippi, Malcolm Thompson of Kermit, Ed Thompson and wife Mary of San Diego, Calif., and Fred Thompson and wife Elaine of Midland. Also her daughter, Charlene Turner and husband Dee of Levelland survive her. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, 2004, at the First Assembly of God Church in Kermit with the Rev. R. W. Heidecker officiating. Burial will be at Winkler County Memorial cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Family Funeral Services/Jackie Harkey.
Retha Kay Armstrong
ODESSA — Retha Kay Armstrong, 52, of Odessa, passed away August 14, 2004, at Baylor Medical Center Dallas. She was born May 31, 1952, in Orange, Texas, to Ivan and Fay Shifflet. She worked in the banking industry followed by ten years at ABC Rentals where she retired.
She is preceded in death by her father, Ivan A. Shifflet. Survivors include her sons, Eric Wayne Armstrong and wife, Scharlena Armstrong, and Jerad Ryan Armstrong, all of Odessa; mother, Fay Shifflet of Odessa; sister, Charlotte Hanson of Odessa; three brothers, Gene Shifflet of Houston, Gary Shifflet of Odessa and Ray Shifflet of Grandbury; and grandchildren include, Cory Wayne Armstrong, Kasyn Ashlee Armstrong, Keatyn Eric Armstrong, Corbyn Charles Armstrong and Kendyn Kory Armstrong, all of Odessa. Rethas family meant so much to her especially her five grandchildren who will miss their Tuh Tuh. Pallbearers will be Gary Shifflet, Ray Shifflet, Gene Shifflet, Aaron Armstrong, G.W. Hanson and Scott Hanson.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Homes. The services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, August 19, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Homes Chapel with Corey Ward officiating.
Services are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
J.D. Brown
ODESSA — J.D. Brown, 88, of Odessa, passed away Monday, August 16, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital. He was born February 7, 1916, in Seymour, Texas.
J.D. and his family moved to West Texas in 1940 to work in the oilfield. He moved to Odessa in 1941 and went to work for Shaffer Tool Co., there he worked for 20 years. He then went to work for Melco/Burnsco until he retired.
He married
Mildred Inez Jones Oct. 9, 1937, in Durant, Okla.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Inez Brown of Odessa; daughters, Claudine Hunt of Corpus Christi, Ernestine Alexander, Ida Johnson and Virginia Johnson, all of Odessa and Janice Cannady of Talihina, Okla.; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by sisters, Mary Davis of Oxnard, Calif., and Ruby Frampton of Sacramento, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.
There will be a visitation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 19, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Byron McWilliams officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland.
Our sincere gratitude to the nurses at Medical Center Hospital and Dr. Surrendra.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
