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W. Marks Marcum Jr.
San Angelo - W. Marks Marcum Jr., of San Angelo, passed away Friday, Dec. 17, 2004. He was 70 years old.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 2004, at Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Buddy Trull officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount cemetery.
Pallbearers for the service will be Dennis Millner, David Tanner, Jason Tanner, Eric Tanner and Colin Burdine, all of San Angelo, and Jerry Fore of Houston.
Marks was born July 1, 1934, in Artesia, N.M. His family moved in 1937 to Hico, Texas, and to Bellville, Texas, in 1940. They moved to Odessa, Texas, in 1947, where he graduated from Odessa High School in 1951. It was there that he met his wife of 51 years, Nelda Tanner.
Marks studied Engineering and played Basketball at Odessa College in 1951 and 1952. After getting married
in 1953, the couple moved to Lubbock, Texas. He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from Texas Tech in 1962.
The family moved to San Angelo, and he began working for Chakos and Zentner Architects. He became a partner with the firm in 1967. During a 40-year career at Chakos, Zentner, Marcum Architects, he was the designer of the ASU Men’s and Women’s High Rise; The ASU Nursing Physical Science Center; The Fine Arts Building at ASU; The Original Hemphill-Wells Store Downtown; The Main Post Office Building on Abe St.; The Post Office at Loop 306; The West Texas Rehab Center; The Central Fire Station; and numerous bank, GTE and public school projects. His last project was The Tom Green County Jail.
He was preceded in death by his father, W. Marks Marcum Sr.; mother, Rachel Bailey Marcum of Odessa; sister, Rachel Brumley of Pampa, Texas; stepbrother, John Thomas Hoffman of Arvada, Colo.
Survivors include his wife, Nelda Tanner Marcum; son, Carl Marcum of San Angelo; son, Paul Marcum and wife Cherie of Dallas; niece, Linda Johnson and husband Jay of Pampa, Texas; nephew, Jim Brumley and wife Teresa of Tyler, Texas; sister-in-law, Sue Fore of Jasper, Texas; and brother-in-law, Jerry Tanner and wife Betty of San Angelo.
The Rev. Bobby Phillips
Odessa - The Rev. Bobby Phillips, 68, of Odessa, passed away Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004, at his residence.
He was born Sept. 3, 1936, in Big Spring. He graduated from Big Spring High School in 1955. He played basketball, baseball and track for Big Spring. He graduated from Wayland University and had attended Southwest Theology Seminary.
He was the Pastor of Vine Baptist Church for 28 years. He had also served as Pastor for South Seminole Baptist Church, Eastside Baptist Church in McCamey, Ave D Church in Snyder, Westside Baptist Church in Lamesa, Knott Baptist and Lakeview Baptist.
He married
Pattie Bond July 14, 1955 in Big Spring.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Hazel Phillips; brother, Elmo Phillips; and sister, Hazel Ruth Hull.
He is survived by his wife, Pattie Phillips of Odessa; son, Wesley Phillips and wife Cindy of El Paso; daughter, Vicki Cleere and husband Jeff of Odessa; sister, Brooksie Hodges of Eastland; seven grandchildren, Daniel Phillips, Nicole Matsuda, Jonathan Phillips, Jennifer Phillips, Matthew Phillips, B.J. Cleere and Aaron Cleere; and one great-grandchild, Malachi Matsuda.
There will be a visitation from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. today at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 2004, at Chapel Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Law officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Mary Alice Stroud
Odessa - Mary Alice Stroud, 82, of Midland, died peacefully Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004, at a local nursing home.
She was born Oct. 11, 1922, in Hamlin, Texas. She attended school at Courtney. She later married
Donald Stroud on Nov. 11, 1939, in Stanton, Texas, and raised two beautiful children. She spent her time doing China painting, stretch-n-sew and ceramics with her friends.
Survivors include her loving husband Donald Stroud of Midland; her daughter, Helen Carol Stroud of Montgomery, Texas; her brother, Riley Stroud of San Angelo, Texas; her grandchildren, Donald Smith and wife Carol and Janice Holley and husband Loren of Midland, Texas, and Bryan Wooten and wife Laurie of Spring, Texas; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother; a daughter; and a grandson.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 2004, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa.
Pallbearers will be Russell Brooks, Chris King, Hoot Leonard, Ray Patterson, Kermit Lewis and Dwight Freeman.
Memorials may be directed to Star Care Hospice of Odessa.
Services are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home of Odessa.
Don R. Williams
ODESSA - Longtime Odessa businessman, Don R. Williams, passed away in his home on Thursday, December 16, 2004.
He was born June 30, 1913, in Rockville, Indiana, to Dennis and Grace Williams. Don graduated from Natrona County High School in Casper, Wyoming, and attended The University of Wyoming in Laramie, where he was a member of SAE Fraternity. Don married
Rita Roberts on March 21, 1940, in Coffeyville, Kansas, and celebrated 63 years of marriage prior to Rita’s death in April, 2003. They moved to Odessa in 1948. Don and his four brothers founded Western Tank Company and later Shamrock Steel Sales.
Don was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; brothers LeRoy, Jim and Bill Williams; and sisters, Nona Kennedy, Martha Gabler and Betty Coney.
Don is survived by a brother, Harold Williams, 94, (Cheyenne, WY); sister, Lorene Morris, 98, (San Diego, CA); son, Denny Williams (wife, Judy) of Odessa; son, Dr. Michael Williams (wife, Toni) of Golden, CO; and grandchildren, Dr. Todd Williams (wife, Roxann) of Pottsboro, TX, Dr. Richard Williams (wife, Tammy) of Reno, NV, Catherine Williams of Denver, CO, Susan Williams of Austin, TX, Rebecca St. Clair of Green Bay, WI, Beth Knight (husband, William) of Dallas, TX and Rob Wade of Midland, TX. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren, (Paige, Ethan and Ellie Williams of Pottsboro); and many nieces and nephews, including Terry Williams of Odessa.
Throughout his lifetime in Odessa, Don was a leader in the business community and an active participant in the volunteer activities of many of the organizations and groups that bettered the quality of life in Odessa. Some of which include President and Board Member of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce; elected to Odessa Business Hall of Fame in 1992; former District Governor of Rotary and member since 1962; Chairman and President of United Way; President of Odessa Civic Concert Association; Honorary Life Board Member of Midland/Odessa Symphony & Chorale; Advisory Board Member of the Art Institute of the Permian Basin; Chairman of the Ector County Republican Party 1965-1970. Don was honored and recognized for his work in the community. A few awards include the Helen Farabee Award as the United Way of Texas Outstanding Volunteer, The American Bank Silver Bar Award “For accomplishment under the American System of Free Enterprise, ” the R. C. Hoiles Award by the Odessa American, the Samaritan Counseling/Rotary Ethics in Business Award, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Dean’s Distinguished Service Award and the Chamber of Commerce Award Outstanding Citizen of Odessa. Don and Rita were active members of the First Presbyterian Church of Odessa where Don was an elder, teacher and active member of the choir for 54 years. Don had a strong commitment to the Odessa community. He would often state “we’re not put in this world for a free ride, ” and felt that working with others in the community would make it a better place to live. He strongly felt “Odessa was a great place to have a business and raise a family.”
The family would like to give special thanks to Betty McCoy and Wanda Penney for their loving care to Rita and Don during the past six years.
Visitation will be held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, December 20, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Memorial Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2004, at First Presbyterian Church in Odessa, with the Rev. Nora Fitch officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity, First Presbyterian Church of Odessa, United Way of Odessa, The Salvation Army of Odessa or Home Hospice of Odessa.
Elmer D. Willis
Odessa - Elmer D. Willis, 73, of Odessa, passed away Friday, Dec. 17, 2004, at his residence.
He was born Sept. 17, 1931, in Lewisville, Ark. He was a U.S. Marine veteran of the Korean War. He married
Gracie Wilson on March 19, 1955, in Odessa. He was a former Odessa Police Officer in the motorcycle division for many years. He retired from Champion Technologies as a Maintenance Supervisor after 25 years of service. He was a member of Bethel Assembly of God Church.
He is survived by his wife, Gracie Willis, of Odessa; daughter, Sharon Moseley and husband Kenneth of Odessa; sons, William Willis and wife Rita of Missouri City, Texas, and Perry Willis and wife Melinda of Odessa; brothers, Bob Willis of Houston, Curtis Willis of Milledgeville, Ill., Bert Willis of Avinger, Texas, and Kenneth Willis of Lewisville, Ark.; sisters, Odessa Lummus of Odessa, Caron Blann of Hampton, Ark., and Shirley Christie of Tulsa, Okla. He is also survived by grandchildren, Phillip Moseley, Nathan Moseley, Christina Pointer, Jason Willis, Johnathan Willis, Amber Willis, Jill Willis, Keith Willis and Adam Moseley; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
In life, Dee was a loving husband, father and son-in-law. His family was the most important part of his life. He spent the last few years of his life ministering to the needs of his mother-in-law, Madie Bell Wilson. He was a constant caregiver until her death in July 2004.
Also in his family were Angel Worthington; Seth, and Justin Richarson, children to whom he became a surrogate grandfather. He will also be missed by a host of animal “children.” Charlie, Jasmine, Angel and several others will miss him and the treats that he slipped to them all the time.
Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home with the Rev. Reed Gipson, the Rev. John Van Hoose and the Rev. Larry Elder officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Donna Jean (Collins) Barnes
ANDREWS - Donna Jean (Collins) Barnes entered this life on November 11, 1932, received by her parents, Jack and Pauline Collins. Donna was an intelligent and active young lady, giving her parents and sister, Jackee, many fun memories in Odessa. As a child, Donna loved to be with her mom so much that she ran away from school frequently to return home. Sadly, at age nine, Donna lost her mom to a fast spreading infection. After a few years, her dad remarried
Pear Scott, who willingly accepted the “ready-made family” and fulfilled the role as mother and wife. During her years at Odessa High School, Donna participated in A Cappella Choir 1949-1950; Drill Squad Secretary 1948; Halloween Queen 1948; Runner-up for school beauty queen 1948-1950; and Shakespeare Club 1949. The Collins family grew to include other siblings, whose names are Bobby Jack, Nancy, and William (Tracy) Collins. The family unit was always important to Donna and she started her own, when she married
Louis D. Barnes in January of 1956. They settled in Andrews to raise two children, Cynthia Jean and Joe Dan. Donna was a first-class mother, wife, businesswoman, neighbor, friend, and dog lover (Dolly being the most recent loyal companion). Living in Andrews has meant participating in her church, truck business, 4H Club, Sheriff’s Posse, school events, banking operations, and having many gatherings in the home. Her husband preceded her in death on October 30, 1993. She put her greatest effort into her family and home because she bore the most unconditional love available to mankind. After her children were raised, Donna became a grandmother to seven grandchildren, who all know her as “Munner”. These grandchildren, Daniel, Chrissie, Amanda, Joe Jerren, Ben, Jalee, and John Tyler will always remember the “special way” that their “Munner” treated them. Donna loved the Savior Jesus Christ and had committed her life to His honor through her attribute of charity. She had many friends young and old and will be sorely missed by all. “Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up. Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh not evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. Charity never faileth...” (1 Cor. 13: 4-8 KJV)
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, December 24, 2004, at the Andrews Presbyterian Church with Rev. Rod Peacock and Rev. Bob Zap officiating. Burial will follow in the Andrews West cemetery. Services are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home in Andrews. Memorials may be sent to Home Hospice House, 903 North Sam Houston, Odessa, Texas 79761. To register or send condolences, go to www.mcnettfuneralhome.com.
Roberta ‘Bobbi’ Gaschler
ODESSA - Roberta “Bobbi” Gaschler, 68, of Odessa, died December 18, 2004, at a local hospital.
She was born November 24, 1936, to Joseph and Lillian Gaschler in Morgan Town, West Virginia. She was educated in Morgan Town, and later went to work as a Police Dispatch Supervisor with North Bay Village Police Department in Miami, Florida.
“Bobbi” is survived by her son, Alex Papai and wife, Carmela, of Coconut Creek, Fla; two daughters, Ronda Peroutka of Odessa, TX, and Lois Asseraf and husband, George, of Cooper City, Fla; and a daughter-in-law, Rosie Gutierrez of Odessa, TX. She is also survived by her brother, Joseph Gaschler and wife, Doris, of Miami, Fla; and sisters, Betty Arroyo of Taylor, S.C., and Joanne Sommers of Morgan Town, W. Va. She had six grandchildren, Tracy Vargas, Crystal Papai, Jennifer Peroutka, Amanda Peroutka, Tina Munoz and Amanda Shadduck; and two great-grandchildren, Alyssa Munoz and Anthony Seaman.
Services will be held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, December 27, 2004, at 5 p.m. with Barry Reiswig officiating.
Ella Lee Kelley
ODESSA - Ella Lee Kelley, 82, a kind and loving mother, went peacefully to her heavenly home on December 22, 2004, surrounded in love by family and friends.
Ella Lee was born March 6, 1922, to Stella and Luther Henry. She graduated from Breckenridge High School and Parson’s Beauty College in Abilene.
Ella Lee married
Samuel Kelley December 26, 1941; he preceded her in death.
She was a long time resident of Hobbs, but had resided the last few years in Odessa. While living in Hobbs, Ella Lee was a member of Jefferson Street Church of Christ, the women’s Auxiliary Post 3274 of the V.F.W., and a past member of the Southwest Association of oriental Dancers. She stayed active with her friends and her love of handicrafts.
Ella Lee is survived by a daughter, Regina Anderson of Grand Prairie; son, Ronald Kelley of Hobbs; sister, Bernice Hood of Brownwood; brother, Ray Henry of Odessa; and five grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Home Hospice of Odessa for making her final journey so peaceful.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, at the Jefferson Street Church of Christ in Hobbs.
Local Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Arrangements in Hobbs by Griffin Funeral Home.
Louis L. McGuire
ODESSA - Louis L. McGuire, 74, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went home to his heavenly father on the evening of Tuesday, December 21, 2004. Mr. McGuire was born September 21, 1930, in Mountain View, Oklahoma, the son of Jack and Inez McGuire and was raised in Seminole, Texas. He married
Lorraine Wise on November 24, 1950, in Lovington, New Mexico.
Mr. McGuire was a well-known and respected Odessa businessman for almost one-half of a century. He spent his life working in the oilfields of West Texas. In 1968, he founded McGuire Industries Inc., an oilfield rental equipment company, in Odessa. He has continued to own and operate McGuire Industries Inc. since that time. McGuire Industries Inc. has grown and expanded to include numerous locations throughout the Southwestern United States and is a well-known and well-respected company in the oilfield industry.
He was a very loving and generous man who always had time to greet you with a smile. He enjoyed sharing his knowledge of the oilfield with his customers and employees. He was a kind, loving and caring father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He was an Army veteran, a member of the Masonic Lodge and a 32nd degree mason. He was a member of Crescent Park Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.
Mr. McGuire is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lorraine; three children, Leroy and wife, Linda McGuire, of Odessa, Weldon McGuire of Odessa and Tina Allen and husband, Joe, of Lake Jackson; six grandchildren, Angie and husband, Matt Sears, of Midland, Breanna and husband, Monty White, of Bastrop, Andrew McGuire of Austin, Travis McGuire of Odessa and Stephanie and Ashley Allen of Lake Jackson; and one great-grandchild, Noah Sears. He is also survived by a sister, Sue White of Dallas and a brother, Ray McGuire of Wink. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Inez McGuire; sister, Jackie Richardson; and brother Earnest McGuire.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Crescent Park Baptist Church Building Fund.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 24, 2004, at Crescent Park Baptist Church, 3002 E. University Blvd., Odessa, Texas 79762, with Dr. Johnny Dickerson officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa.
The family will receive visitors on Thursday, December 23, 2004, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Louis L. McGuire
ODESSA - Louis L. McGuire, 74, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went home to his heavenly father on the evening of Tuesday, December 21, 2004. Mr. McGuire was born September 21, 1930, in Mountain View, Oklahoma, the son of Jack and Inez McGuire and was raised in Seminole, Texas. He married
Lorraine Wise on November 24, 1950, in Lovington, New Mexico.
Mr. McGuire was a well-known and respected Odessa businessman for almost one-half of a century. He spent his life working in the oilfields of West Texas. In 1968, he founded McGuire Industries Inc., an oilfield rental equipment company, in Odessa. He has continued to own and operate McGuire Industries Inc. since that time. McGuire Industries Inc. has grown and expanded to include numerous locations throughout the Southwestern United States and is a well-known and well-respected company in the oilfield industry.
He was a very loving and generous man who always had time to greet you with a smile. He enjoyed sharing his knowledge of the oilfield with his customers and employees. He was a kind, loving and caring father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He was an Army veteran, a member of the Masonic Lodge and a 32nd degree mason. He was a member of Crescent Park Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.
Mr. McGuire is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lorraine; three children, Leroy and wife, Linda McGuire, of Odessa, Weldon McGuire of Odessa and Tina Allen and husband, Joe, of Lake Jackson; six grandchildren, Angie and husband, Matt Sears, of Midland, Breanna and husband, Monty White, of Bastrop, Andrew McGuire of Austin, Travis McGuire of Odessa and Stephanie and Ashley Allen of Lake Jackson; and one great-grandchild, Noah Sears. He is also survived by a sister, Sue White of Dallas and a brother, Ray McGuire of Wink. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Inez McGuire; sister, Jackie Richardson; and brother Earnest McGuire.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Crescent Park Baptist Church Building Fund.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 24, 2004, at Crescent Park Baptist Church, 3002 E. University Blvd., Odessa, Texas 79762, with Dr. Johnny Dickerson officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa.
The family will receive visitors on Thursday, December 23, 2004, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Oscar Parra Ibanez
ODESSA - Oscar Parra Ibanez, 57, of Odessa, passed away Friday, December 17, 2004, at Medical Center Hospital, He was born April 18, 1947, in El Cuervo, Chihuahua, MX, to Vicente and Patricia Parra Ibanez. He was a Christian Catholic, an Auditor for the State Comptrollers Office and a U.S. Air Force Veteran.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia P. Ibanez in December 1999; and both maternal and paternal grandparents.
Mr. Ibanez is survived by his sons, Oscar II and wife, Lorena Ibanez, of Odessa and Patrick Ibanez of Sierra Blanca, TX; daughter, Barbara Monique Ibanez-Supnet and husband, David I, of El Paso, TX; father, Vicente Ibanez I of Van Horn, Texas; brothers, Guillermo “Willie” Ibanez and wife, Janie, of Grandprairie, TX, Martin Ibanez of Ft. Worth TX, Vicente Ibanez II of Covina, California, and Manuel “Manny” Ibanez of Hawaii; sisters, Lillie I. Williams and husband, Bill, of Austin, TX, Alicia Nunez and husband, Chano, of El Paso, TX, Elvira Talavera and husband, Mike, of El Paso, Irma Talavera of Denver, Colorado, and Maria Corine Mendoza and husband, Ruben, of Crystobal, TX; five grandchildren, Victoria, Jessica and Gabriela Ibanez, David Supnet II and Maximo Emmanuel Supnet; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and lots of friends.
Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 23, 2004, with a rosary to be said at 12 p.m. at Our lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Van Horn, TX. Interment to follow at Van Horn cemetery.
Services by Odessa Funeral Home.
Eddie John Odom
McCAMEY - Eddie John Odom, 65, of McCamey, passed away December 15, 2004.
Eddie was born November 13, 1939, in Hico, TX, to Morris and Anita Odom. He was raised in Iraan, TX, and graduated from Iraan High School in 1958. He attended and graduated from Sul Ross State University in Alpine, TX, in 1963, with a degree in Agriculture. On April 14, 1966, he married
Gloria Gay Rogers. He worked for Shell Oil Company and in 1973, they moved to McCamey and he went into business for himself. He began his own pumping service and oil company, Loma Oil. In 1993, he retired from the oilfield and began pursuing his lifelong dream of being a rancher. He will always be known for his love of livestock and being at the ranch.
He was a loving husband, son, father and grandfather. He was known by his grandchildren and their friends as “Poppy, ” a name he was given by his daughter.
Eddie was preceded in death by his mother and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He is survived by his loving wife, Gloria; and father, Morris, both of McCamey; daughter, Carrie and her husband, Clint, of Rankin; a sister, Sofrona and her husband, Harry, of Geary, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Brittany Nicole, Amye Louise, Camryn Elyse and Tristan John Wayne all of Rankin; and two sisters-in-law, Simone and Leta.
He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed helping with their numerous projects. Eddie was a member of the First United Methodist Church in McCamey.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 18, 2004, at the First United Methodist Church in McCamey with Reverend Jodie Windbigler and Reverend Earl Richardson officiating. Interment will follow in the Resthaven cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.
Pallbearers are Kenneth Hodges, Denzel Holmes, John Dean Dorris, Bud Poage, Tommy Owens, Danny Kennedy and Jack Phillips.
The family would like to thank the many people who have offered their condolences, wonderful food and flowers.
