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Jose Bustamante
ODESSA - Jose Bustamante, 77, passed away November 23, 2004, at his Odessa residence.
He was born March 25, 1927, in Alpine, Texas. He was a foreman for a furniture store and was member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.
Mr. Bustamante was preceded in death by his mother; Paulina Bustamante; son, Orlando Bustamante; brothers, Jesus and Danny Bustamante; and grandson Eddie Rae Bustamante.
Surviving are his wife, Marta Bustamante of Odessa; sons, Jody Bustamante and wife, Cindy, of Sherman, Eddie Bustamante and wife, Mary, of Odessa and Adolfo Bustamante of Odessa; daughters, Elda Hernandez and husband, Julian, and Elva Gay Wagner and husband, Orville, both of Ft. Worth; sisters, Cruz Payne of Alpine, Maria Espinoza of Odessa, Ester Sanchez of Lubbock, Eulalia Muniz of Alpine and Ramona Fierro of Odessa; and nine grandchildren, Brandie, Eva, Michelle, Joseph, Athena, Sunjay, Mercy, Jericho and Dianna. A rosary will be recited on Friday, November 26, 2004, at 7 p.m. at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.
Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Family members will serve as pallbearers.
Services by Odessa Funeral Home.
Luealla Bea Capps
SEMINOLE - Funeral services for Luealla Bea Capps, 83, of Seminole, Texas, will be held Saturday, November 27, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the Community Chapel with Mary Oats officiating. She passed away on November 23, 2004, at Seminole Memorial Health Care Center. Burial will be in the Gaines County cemetery under the direction of Boyer Funeral Home of Seminole, Texas.
Ms. Capps was born October 1, 1921, south of Lamesa in Dawson County to James B. McNew and Louise Matthies McNew. She married
Henry Havis Capps on October 11, 1941, in Lamesa, Texas. Her and her husband owned and operated Capps Laundry in Seminole in the 1950’s, and also owned and operated Capps Trailer Park in Seminole. Ms. Capps was a cook in several restaurants in Seminole, and also a cook at Seminole Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, H.H. Capps in 1990.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like contributions made to the Seminole Memorial Health Care Center residence Christmas fund.
She is survived by daughters, Carolyn Fraley and husband, John, of Clearview, Pa., and Claris Everett and Cathy Capps, both of Seminole; grandchildren, Lisa Moya and husband, Al, of Bay City, Texas, Brian Fraley and wife, Bo, of Ft. Worth, Texas, Pete Everett and wife, Jennifer, of Seminole, Texas, James Everett of Kermit, Texas, and Jason Everett of Dallas, Texas; great-grandchildren, Jarret, Justin, and Bradley Everett, and Brandon Navarro; sisters, Mildred Dean and Thelma Hardy, both of Seminole; and brother, James McNew of Muleshoe.
Bill E. Green
ODESSA - Bill E. Green, also referred to in the military as “Billie Green,” passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2004, at Midland Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, November 26, 2004, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Our hearts are saddened by the loss of this man with a “Loving and Giving Heart.” We look forward to our reunion with him in Heaven.
Bill was born in Waldrup, Mississippi, on October 2, 1921. He was welcomed into a large family (including him were 11 kids).
On November 16, 1942, Bill entered the Army Infantry in which he also served as a military head cook. Bill fought in World War II, fought at the Battle of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. He endured enemy attack and when an explosion occurred near Bill, penetrating inside his body, a medical team removed as much metal as they could. Bill recuperated strongly. On July 1, 1963, at Fort Benning, Georgia, Bill retired with the military in which he served very well.
On his way to Arizona to retire, Bill stopped in Odessa, Texas, to visit relatives Fredna Brown, Sammy Green and others. Another chapter began in Bill’s life as he chose to remain in Odessa as a Superintendent with Wyly Brown Construction, Co., Inc. Bill with his multiple talents supervised the building of many new homes in the Odessa area. After approximately 20 years, Bill retired from home building. He then began serving as a Cook for his relatives and friends.
Bill was a member of Faith Tabernacle Assembly of God in which he attended regularly with some of his relatives.
As his heart affected his physical body, Bill later resided at the Texas Veteran’s Home in Big Spring, Texas. Bill would cook some of his specialties for the Veteran’s Home. He also attended Chapel services.
After a bad fall, Bill was hospitalized at Midland Memorial Hospital. Bill’s mind was very keen all the way to his last breath. Many family and friends were with Bill on his last day of life.
Family members who preceded Bill’s passing away were Mary L. Green, mother and Berry Green, father from Bay Springs, Mississippi; brothers, Johnny Green, Lavelle Green and Gleen Green (who passed away on the ship Arizona Memorial in 1941 at Pearl Harbor); and a sister who died very young.
Surviving family members are brothers, Rudolph Green of Bay Springs, Mississippi, and Ray Green of Loraine, Kansas; and sisters, Evelyn Jay of Pensacola, Florida, Dorothy Dennis of Prattville, Alabama, Betty Craft of Pearl, Mississippi, Fannie Mae Therill of Mountain Home, Idaho, and Rebecca Smith of Bay Springs, Mississippi. Also survived by relatives Sammy Green, Fredna Brown of Odessa, TX, and many more relatives.
Services have been entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home.
Rose Anna Schoonover
ODESSA - Rose Anna Schoonover, 85, of Odessa, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2004, at Home Hospice House. She was born December 18, 1918, in Custer, Montana, County of Yellowstone. She married
Don Schoonover and they owned Don’s Stove and Air Conditioning for many years in Odessa.
Rose is survived by her daughter, Janeen Colee of Odessa, Texas; son, Tony Schoonover of Las Vegas, Nevada; sister, Agnes Myers of Billings, Montana; brother, Richard Schreiber of Billings, Montana; grandchildren, Debra Wilkerson of Houston, Texas, Joe Matheny of Odessa, Texas, Stacy Ponder of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Donald Schoonover of Austin, Texas; and seven great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Schoonover was a wonderful homemaker who enjoyed fishing and camping with her husband. She made holidays special for her family. We want to thank Nurses Unlimited, Dr. Nam Kim, and Home Hospice of Odessa for the wonderful care they gave Mother. She will be missed by all that knew her and loved her.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, November 26, 2004, at First United Methodist Church in Odessa, Texas. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Margarette (Snooks) Furner
ODESSA - Margarette (Snooks) Furner, 87, formerly of Odessa, passed from this life Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004, at a local retirement home.
She was born May 16, 1917, in Stonewall, Okla. She lived and was schooled in Ada, Okla.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Sue Perry Burnett; and father, Charlie Burnett of Ada.
She married
Jim Furner in 1946, and they resided in Ada for several years before moving to Odessa, where they lived until his death in 1986. She continued her residence in Odessa until her passing Saturday.
Margarette worked for Sears-Roebuck for 16 years in the 1950s and 1960s. Then she continued in retail sales at several local speciality stores in Odessa until retiring. Over the years, she was active in the VFW Auxiliary, A.B.W.A. and was a member of the First Methodist Church.
She is survived by a son, Max Howard-Lloyd of Midland; brother, Chas. “Buddy” Burnett of Odessa; and sister, Corana Elliott of Pinole, Calif.; as well as a complement of nieces, nephews and cousins in the Permian Basin and in California.
Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004, at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Terry Tamplen and the Rev. Blossom Matthews officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004, in Ada, Okla.
Olivia Gonzales Delao
ODESSA - Olivia Gonzales Delao, 63, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, TX.
She was born October 25, 1941, to Cosme and Eugenia Gonzales in Monahans, TX. She was a homemaker, and a member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church.
She worked for Hancock Fabrics for 11 years and was the Assistant Manager. She was a charter member of the Lioness Club. She enjoyed sewing and she made many dresses and blankets. She also volunteered at the Catholic Charities Inter-faith Girls Club.
Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Monday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Odessa, TX.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2004, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Odessa with Father Fry officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Ector County cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Abel Delao of Odessa; daughters, Cynthia Delao of Corpus Christi, TX, Patricia Williams of Odessa, Monica Marr and husband, Brian, of Plano, TX, and Wilma McCoul and husband, Terry, of Houston; brothers, Yldefonso Gonzales and Abel Gonzales, both of Ft. Stockton; and four grandchildren.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Marvin Hillhouse
PRESCOTT, ARIZ - Marvin Hillhouse, 78, died Dec. 4, 2004, at the VA Hospital in Prescott, Ariz.
At his request, no services will be held.
Hillhouse was born Oct. 24, 1926, to Joseph B. Hillhouse and Josephine Conley Hillhouse in Gustine, Comanche County, Texas, and grew up in Dublin, Texas.
He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the Philippines and Japan.
Hillhouse was a resident of Odessa, Texas, from 1947 to 1999. He was a fourth generation Texan and proud of it. However, he spent his last years in beautiful Prescott, Ariz., helping his wife, Rose, feed the birds, chipmunks, javelinas and growing flowers and tomatoes.
He is survived by his wife, Rose Ashmore Hillhouse of Prescott, Ariz.; son, Stephen of La Grange, Texas, and Prescott, Ariz.; daughter, Linda Dixon of Odessa, Texas; three grandchildren, Chad, James and Lisa Dixon of Odessa, Texas; two sisters, Laura Chapman of San Angelo, Texas, and Lorene Brown of Cape May, New Jersey.
Memorials may be made to The Door of Hope Mission, Odessa, Texas, or the charity of your choice.
Those wishing to sign a memorial book for Marvin may stop by Sunrise Funeral Home in Prescott Valley from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7, 2004, through Dec. 9, 2004.
Buford Parmer
MIDLAND - Buford Parmer, of Midland, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2004.
He was born November 17, 1926, to Thomas Benton Parmer and Fannie Missouri Weaks Parmer in Hermleigh, Texas, and was raised and educated there, graduating from high school in 1944. After graduation from high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served our country during World War II in the Pacific theater, primarily on the island of Okinawa, Japan. He received two purple hearts during his service on Okinawa. He married
Mary Jo Blackwell on September 3, 1947, in Lubbock, Texas.
Buford continued his education at Texas Tech University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in education in 1949. Upon graduation from Texas Tech, he was a teacher and coach in Lubbock and Levelland, Texas until 1952 when he moved to Seminole, Texas, and began working for Magnolia Petroleum Company. In 1956, Buford moved his family to Hobbs, New Mexico, where he worked as a sales engineer for Tretolite Company for 17 years. He was an active booster of the football and track programs of Hobbs High School and served several years on the Hobbs Park Board. He was also a coach and supporter of the Hobbs Little League program. He treasured his work with students of all ages – from Little League up to high school.
He continued his employment with Tretolite moving to Midland in 1973, where he retired in 1989 and lived until his death. Buford and his wife, Mary, raised three children, whom he dearly loved, Jimmy Owen Parmer, Elaine Parmer Hannon, both of Plano, Texas, and Debbie Parmer Elder, of Midland. His favorite pastimes after retirement were fishing, watching baseball and watching his grandchildren play sports.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; and four brothers.
Buford is survived by his wife, Mary Parmer, of Midland; son, Jimmy Parmer and wife, Betty; daughter, Elaine Hannon and husband, Robert; daughter, Debbie Elder and husband, Hank; grandchildren, Todd Parmer, Justin Parmer, Jerrod Hannon, Courtney Elder and Colin Elder; sister, Georgia Vineyard; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2004, at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel with Skip Hedgpeth officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland.
Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy. Midland, Texas, (432) 683-5555.
Pallbearers will be Jerold Parmer, Tim Williams, Dennis Long, Greg Long, Kevin Tittle and Jere Tittle. Honorary pallbearers are Jim Strawn, Pat Patterson, Tom Burger, Buddy Jordan, Webb Farish, J.C. Wall, John Parish, Kenneth Patterson and Pete Shannon.
Elnora True
ODESSA - Elnora True, 77, a resident of Odessa, passed away Monday, December 6, 2004, at the Hospice House. She was born January 18, 1927, in Clarendon, TX. She married
Windell Calvin True August 15, 1997, in Odessa. She was a retired nurse and a member of Crescent Park Baptist Church where she was involved in many church activities.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Martha Evans; sister, LaVerne Elliott; and a nephew, Herbert Wayne Elliott.
She is survived by her husband, Windell C. True of Odessa; two step-sons, Windell True Junior of San Antonio and Melvin Wayne True of Odessa; brother, Leo Evans of Mineola, TX.; sister, Nell Dennis of Olton, TX.; nieces, Gingie Sredanovich of Odessa, Laura Knight of Cordele, GA., Debbie Hamilton of Austin, Jan Brooks and Gerri Lynn; and nephews, Danny Wilson of Carrollton, TX., Bruce Elliott and Leo Elliott, both of Lubbock and David Evans of Suwanee, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, December 8, 2004, at Crescent Park Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Dickerson officiating. A Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 11, 2004, at the Memorial Park cemetery in Tyler, TX.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Leona McClellan
ODESSA - Leona McClellan, 87, a long time resident of Odessa, passed from this life Sunday, November 28, 2004, at her residence.
She was born May 28, 1917, in Snyder, TX. Leona was one of seven children born to Lizzie and Lee Smith.
Two children were born to Leona and her first husband, James F. Jennings. A son, James Dewayne Jennings of Jal, N.M. and a daughter, Gloria Kay Anderson of Sandia Park, N.M.
Her husband, Lloyd L. McClellan survives her. They were married
on May 18, 1978. Her stepsons are James B. McClellan of Friendswood, TX, and Glenn E. McClellan of Midland.
She is also survived by four grandchildren, Ricky Dewayne Jennings of Irving, TX., Rita Dawn Kopp of Midland, James Douglas Anderson of Albuquerque, NM., and Jeffery Lynn Anderson of Phoenix, AZ; and a brother, Marvin Smith of San Angelo.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Rose Smith, Lena Faye Lackey, Edith Rutherford and Florence Elder; and one brother, Wilson Smith; and one granddaughter, Jana Renee Anderson.
Leona’s step-grandchildren are Glenn Edward McClellan Jr., presently serving with the U.S. military in Iraq and Brandon Lloyd McClellan of Midland.
From all of these grandchildren, she had seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
The family would like to thank Star Hospice for their loving care and concern for Leona.
There will be a visitation from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2004, at Sherwood Church of Christ with Lynn Money officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Odessa Christian School or The Ladies Bible Class at Sherwood Church Of Christ.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Almeta ‘Jodie’ Stamper
ODESSA - Almeta “Jodie” Stamper, 71, of Odessa, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2004, at Deerings Nursing Center. She was born October 4, 1933, in Shamrock, Texas. She was a member of Westwood Baptist Church and an active member with Odessa’s Chapter #447 Eastern Star a past Matron of #67 in Big Spring, TX.
Surviving are her sons, Jerry Bullard of Denton and Toby Bullard and wife, Traci, of Odessa; daughters, Linda Little and husband, Bob, of Odessa, Debroah Pachell and husband, Stan, of Brownwood, and Jaylina King and husband, Jimmy, of Paradise; brother; Terry Ray Wall of Midland; sisters, Helen Louise Southard of Ft. Worth, and Linda Wall of Midland; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2004, at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Weeks DuBose officiating. Burial will be held private at a later date.
Services by Odessa Funeral Home.
Geraldine Lorena Hulsey
ODESSA - Geraldine Lorena Hulsey, 70, of Odessa, died Saturday, November 27, 2004, while visiting family for the holidays.
Mrs. Hulsey was born October 14, 1934, in Keota, Okla., to Edgar and Lorena Cole. After she retired from the University of Oklahoma, her favorite pastime was spending time with her children and grandchildren. She loved to cook for her family and friends. She was always finding new recipes to try. She dedicated her life to caring for her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hulsey.
Survivors include one daughter, Rhonda Arledge and husband, Larry, of San Angelo; three sons, Dewayne Fletcher and wife, Ellen, of Norman, Okla., Mike Hulsey and wife, Anita, of Norman, Okla., and Roger Hulsey and wife, Susie, of Odessa; her sisters, Jewel Gaultney, Edna Stamps, Sibby Walden and Kathryn Palmer; her brother, Kenneth Cole; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one more due in December.
There will be a visitation from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
