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Benny Harold Trimble
Odessa - Benny Harold Trimble, 53, of Victoria, Texas, went to his lord and savior on March 11, 2005, at Medical Center Hospital.
Benny was born March 2, 1952, in Ector County to Treasy and Benjamin Trimble. He was the third of four children and the only son.
He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Benny was a graduate of Odessa High School Class of 1970. He resided in Victoria, Texas, for 19 years and was employed by Weatherford as a welder.
He is a big-hearted man, loved by everyone. Benny loved to drink beer while barbecuing and fishing.
He is proceeded in death by his mother, Treasy Trimble; his daughter, Jessica Trimble; and his father, Benjamin Trimble.
Benny is survived by his children, daughter, Shera Davis of Houston; and sons, Benny John Meyers and Jeremy and Cody Trimble of Victoria; seven grandchildren; three sisters, JoAnn Tellus of Odessa, Jean Jones of Kansas and Vicki Nordman of Odessa; five nieces; three nephews; 15 great-nieces and nephews; and tons of cousins.
The family will receive visitors from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, March 13, 2005, at Sunset Memorial.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2005, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints in Odessa, Texas, with a graveside service to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
The family requests that anyone needing further information please contact Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Odessa.
The Rev. Mitchell H. Culp
ANDREWS - Funeral services for the Rev. Mitchell H. Culp, 80, of Andrews, will be at 2 p.m. today at the Andrews Church of God with Pastor Timothy G. Chenault of Sherman, Pastor Jason Connor of Andrews and Pastor Ken Redmond of Midland officiating.
Military graveside services will follow in the Andrews West cemetery.
Services are under the direction of McNett Funeral Home in Andrews.
He died Thursday, March 10, 2005, at Hospice Midland Inpatient Unit at Midland Memorial Hospital.
He was born July 31, 1924, in Clifton, Texas, to Obadiah Culp and Alice Weldon Culp. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He married
Chloe Southern on June 2, 1942, in Mineral Wells.
He had pastored churches in Progress, Texas, and Grandview and Mt. Vernon, Wash. He had pastored the Andrews Church of God for 23 years. He also worked as a painter for Permian Regional Medical Center in Andrews for 30 years. He was a member of the Andrews Church of God.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, O.D. and Bob Culp; and a granddaughter, Karina Culp.
He is survived by his wife, Chloe Culp of Andrews; sons, Charles Culp of Lewisville and Don Culp of East Wenatchee, Wash.; daughters, Bonnie Edenfield of Bend, Ore., and Sherrie Taylor of Lewisville; sister, Opal Webster of Mineral Wells; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702.
Betty Jo McCarty
ODESSA - Betty Jo McCarty, age 76, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2005, at Memorial Hospital and Medical Center in Midland, Texas.
She was born October 3, 1928, to Doyle and Emma Woody in Lubbock, Texas. She married
Elder R. McCarty on June 26, 1946, in Anson, Texas. She was a member of Eisenhower Church of Christ.
Betty was a faithful and loving person who was greatly loved by her husband, family, nieces and nephews. She leaves behind many precious friends. Her laughter and beautiful smile will be forever missed.
Survivors include her husband, Elder McCarty of Odessa; sister, Billie Henderson and husband Hollis of Hawley, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. today, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home in Odessa, Texas.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2005, at Eisenhower Church of Christ in Odessa with Burt Groves officiating. Burial will be at 4 p.m. Monday at Mount Hope cemetery in Anson, Texas, with Edd Womack officiating.
Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Mary Jo Russell
AUSTIN - On Wednesday, March 9, 2005, the angels, along with her parents, brothers, sisters, friends and relatives welcomed Mary Jo Russell to her Heavenly home. She fought a courageous battle against lung cancer.
Jo was born Sept. 7, 1927, in Olney, Texas, to her parents, Walter B. Sutton and Nancy McDougal Sutton. Though a longtime resident of Odessa, she lived the last 30-plus years in Austin and most recently in Lakeway.
She was a member of Riverbend Church and had been active in the Austin Real Estate market since 1977. The highlight of her career was in 1981, when she became a member of the Million Dollar a Month Club. She was a member of the Austin Forum Singles Club, the Jaguar Club of Austin, and the Newcomers Club of Lakeway.
Most importantly, Jo NEVER met a stranger. She always loved the many fun times of playing and swinging in the backyard with her
energetic great-grandson, Brandon, and she enjoyed looking at sunsets over Lake Travis with her many Lakeway friends. She especially enjoyed driving around in the infamous “Jo’s Jag, ” and of course, dancing at Donn’s Depot!
Jo is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; and two sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Vicki Reed, of Austin, Texas; two grandchildren, Cassandra Beam Mohler and her husband Mark of Austin, Texas, and Daulton Beam of Waggoner Ranch, Texas; two great-grandchildren, Brandon Reed Mohler and Mary Beth Laverne Beam; and extended family too numerous to mention and many, many friends.
The family will receive friends at the visitation from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. today, March 13, 2005, at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2005, at Riverbend Church. Burial will take place at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park followed by a Celebration of Jo’s life at Lakeway Inn.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of Odyssey Hospice, especially Misty Meyer, who was sent by God to help the family during this difficult time.
Memorial contributions may be made to Safeplace P.O. Box 19454 Austin, Texas 78760.
Arrangements are by Cook-Walden Forest Oaks Funeral Home, 6300 W. William Cannon Drive, Austin, Texas, 78749. (512) 892-1172.
Frances ‘Mimi’ Adkins
Odessa - Frances “Mimi” Adkins, 70, of Odessa, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2005, at the Hospice House in Odessa.
Funeral services will be held at a later date.
She was born on September 1, 1934, in Robert Lee, Texas, and married
Neill Adkins on July 10, 1956, in Lovington, New Mexico. She attended school in Robert Lee and lived in the Odessa community for over 40 years. She loved to bowl and was an excellent seamstress. Her family was first and foremost in her life. Mimi was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, always putting her family first. She drove a school bus for a few years for the Ector County Independent School District. She was a very strong and independent woman who fought a courageous battle for many years. She is now at home with her Lord.
Survivors include her husband, Neill Adkins of Odessa; one son, Mickey and wife Brandi Adkins of Odessa; one daughter, Tressa and husband Robert Dominey of Odessa; one sister, Judy Wise of Canton; brother, Marshall Mitchell of Yantiz; four grandchildren, Greg and Sadie Dominey, Jaime and husband James Greer, Dayton Adkins and Jaycilyn Adkins; and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Monice Adkins; and her parents, Horace and Laura (Plumlee) Mitchell.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Darr and the Home Hospice staff for all the loving care given to Frances, during her illness. Also, thank you to all of our friends and family for your thoughts, prayers and support during this most difficult time in our lives.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Home Hospice of Odessa, 516 N. Texas, Odessa, TX 79761.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory of Midland.
Perry Davis Jr.
Odessa - Perry Davis Jr., 77, passed away June 12, 2005, in Odessa, Texas.
Perry was born on October 7, 1927, in Flatonia, Texas, the oldest child of Ann and Perry Davis Sr., Perry grew up in San Antonio, Texas, and Seattle, Washington. He graduated from high school in Seattle, Washington.
Mr. Davis took great pride in serving his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He enlisted at the age of 17 in September of 1945 and was the youngest Second Lieutenant serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. During the time when he was in the service, he was stationed in Texas, Florida and Alaska. Perry was discharged as a Captain in March of 1949, after 42 months of service.
After receiving an Honorable Discharge from the service, he attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he received a bachelor of arts degree in 1952 and was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon and Phi Beta Kappa fraternities. He then received his law degree from the University of Texas in 1954 and was a member of Phi Delta Phi fraternity.
After completing law school, Perry joined the law firm of Lang, Byrd, Cross, Ladon & Oppenheimer in San Antonio, Texas, where he practiced from 1954 to 1956. In 1956, he accepted a position with the law firm of Stubbeman, McRae, Sealy, Laughlin & Browder in Midland, Texas. In 1960, he joined the law firm of McDonald & Shafer in Odessa, Texas, which is now known as Shafer, Davis, O’Leary & Stoker. At the time of his death, Mr. Davis was serving as the senior and managing director of the law firm.
During his distinguished career, Mr. Davis specialized in civil trial law including: insurance defense, medical malpractice and products liability cases. He was a member of the Ector County Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas, Texas Association of Defense Counsel, Association of Defense Trial Attorneys and International Association of Defense Counsel. He was elected a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers in 1978 in recognition of his outstanding abilities in the courtroom and his esteemed character.
As a community leader, he actively supported UTPB, the Ellen Noël Art Museum, Midland-Odessa Symphony & Chorale, Commemorative Air Force, American Airpower Heritage Museum and the Pillars Club. He was an Elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Odessa.
Perry was a past President of the Odessa Country Club. He enjoyed reading, fishing, golf and the camaraderie of his many friends in the men’s locker room.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara; a son, Mark Davis and his wife, Mindy, and their sons, Russell and Andrew of New Jersey; stepson, Steve Steen and his wife, Lisa, and their children, Avery and Steve, III; stepson, Robert (Rocky) Steen and his wife, Victoria (Tori), and their children, Natalie and Robert, Jr. (Robby); and stepson, Joe Kirklin and his wife, Marilyn, of Yuba City, California. He is also survived by his sister, Patricia Krueger of Rockport, Texas; and nieces, Carla Rinche and Linda Period.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ann McKenzie and Perry Davis Sr.; his wife, Martha, and their 9 year old daughter, Laura Davis in 1976; his stepdaughter, Kim Kirklin; and his brother-in-law, Carl Krueger.
Graveside services for family only will be held today, June 15, 2005, at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
A memorial service for his family and many friends will be held at 2 p.m. today, June 15, at the First Presbyterian Church, 1401 N. Sam Houston Ave., Odessa, Texas.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center of Odessa, 620 N. Alleghaney, Odessa, TX 79761; the University of Texas Permian Basin Scholarship Fund, 4901 E. University Blvd., Odessa, TX 79762; the Ector County Library, 321 W. Fifth St., Odessa, TX 79761; or the Commemorative Air Force, Box 62000, Midland, TX 79711-2000.
Service arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Waylan Carter Martin
Monahans - Waylan Carter Martin, 78, of Frisco, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday morning following a battle with cancer.
Mr. Martin was born June 25, 1926, to Joseph and Betty Adams Martin in Barstow. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Monahans, where he lived for most of his life.
Mr. Martin owned and operated Martin Water Laboratories in Monahans for 50 years expanding to Midland the last 25 years before retiring. He married
Saundra Heflin, August 21, 1975, in Odessa. He was a lifetime member of the Commemorative Air Force, Chairman of the Ward Memorial Hospital Board for many years. He served as Finance Chairman of the Opportunity Workshop. He was a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and served as city councilman for the city of Monahans from 1956 to 1964.
Waylan is survived by his wife, Saundra Martin of Frisco; three daughters, Janis Martin Doherty and husband, Frank, of Saint George, Utah, Ellen LaCourse and husband, Frank, of Albuquerque, N.M., and Alicia Aussem of Frisco; sisters, Marie McGowen of San Angelo, and Jo Meek and husband, Bob, of Monahans; sister-in-law, Laquintha Kent of Frisco; nine grandchildren, Casi Gage, Jake Batchelor, Isaac Batchelor, David Batchelor, Rebecca Batchelor, Jasmine LaCourse, Chance LaCourse, Lexi Aussem and Taryn Aussem and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 16, at First United Methodist Church with Dr. Steven Swisher officiating.
Services are under the direction of Heritage Funeral Home.
Randy E. Huff
San Diego - Randy E. Huff, 58, of Odessa, passed into the Healing Hands of our Lord on June 11, 2005. Following a battle with failing health, death occurred in San Diego, California, with his wife, daughter and son by his side. Born June 1, 1947, he was the eldest child of D.E. “Bud” Huff and Rosalea Williams Huff of Kermit, Texas.
Randy married
Joye E. Simpson in the First Presbyterian Church of Levelland, Texas, on February 7, 1970, just recently celebrating 35 years of a loving and faithful relationship. They were blessed with a daughter, Amanda, age 26. It was one of Randy’s greatest rewards to have been able to “walk his daughter down the aisle” and to welcome David Richardson into the family as his “Son.” His recent goal had been to build as many memories as possible within the time frame he was allowed.
Born and raised in Kermit, Texas, Randy graduated from Kermit High School in 1965. He attended Austin College in Sherman, Texas, receiving a bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration in 1969. It was here that Randy met his future wife. Randy recently retired as Division Manager of Geo. S. Thomson Co., completing 31 years of service. Contacts and relationships made through his work were extremely important to him and he felt grateful for their friendships. Much love and gratitude is also given to the wonderful family of friends from Kermit, Levelland, Midland and Odessa, which was our home for 32 years. Your cares and concerns over the last few months were of such support. And to the four treasured Xi Delt Brothers, there are no words to express the blessings of your love.
Randy is survived by his wife, Joye of Odessa, Texas; Amanda and David of Coronado, California, and his only brother, William Lee “Bill” Huff and wife, Debbie, of Midland, Texas.
Memorial services will be Friday, June 17, at San Diego Hospice Hospital. Arrangements are being made by Merkley-Mitchell Mortuary (619-295-2177).
The family suggests that contributions be sent to Home Hospice, 516 N. Texas, Odessa, TX 79761, or to a local hospice organization within your community.
Donette Kemp
Odessa - Donette Kemp, age 55, of Odessa, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2005, after a hard-fought, but short battle with ALS — Amyotrohpic Lateral Sclerosis.
Donette was born Aug. 19, 1949, to George and Mildred Miers Davis here in Odessa. She spent most of her life in Odessa as a devoted and loving mother. She was a very caring wife.
She is preceded in death by her parents, George Vernon Davis and Mildred Marie Miers Davis; and sisters, Shirly Davis and Mickie Gwen Davis.
Donette is survived by her husband of 13 years, Bill Kemp of Odessa. He was a loving and caring husband. He dedicated every minute of his life caring for Donette. She is also survived by her son, John Courtney Jr. of Artesia, N.M.; daughter, Shellie Steel of Austin; stepsons, Shelb Kemp of Lubbock and Adam Kemp of Hart; brother, Johnny Lee Davis of Albany; sisters, Dee Griffen and Vicki Amy, both of Odessa; grandsons, Jonathan Steel of Austin, Jerry Courtney of Gardendale, Kolby Kemp of Pampa and Kade Kemp of Wheeler; granddaughters, Ashley Huerta of Uvalde and Tesa Courtney of Gardendale; one great-granddaughter, Tessa Huerte of Victoria; and extended family members, Pamela Alldridge and Sherry Scruggs, both of Golden, Mo.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at Sunset Funeral Chapel the Rev. Bill Cook officiating. There will be an interment immediately following the service at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
The family request that all donations be sent to the MDA, Muscular Dystrophy Association.
All services are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Angel G. Alvarado
ODESSA - Angel G. Alvarado, 74, of Odessa, left to join his Savior on Saturday, July 9, 2005.
This man will be remembered for his strength and his hard work ethic. During his last days, Apa made known to his loved ones that he loved them. He will always be remembered for his early morning wake up call. No one was able to sleep after that call! His work ethic was one that was learned in his youth.
He grew up in Mexico, working on ranches and developed a love for horses and goats. His love for these animals was passed down to his three sons. During his later years he was able to enjoy his love for horses as he worked with his brother at the horse tracks.
He was a man always making sure that things got done and got done right. He was a very determined man who’s way was the only way.
In his playful times he would sing a song, stumble away in or out of the house. He would make his fish lips, open his eyes wide and make a sound only known to those around him.
His life changed completely when his beloved wife, Eufemia, became ill. He held on to what he had with her up until the last days she lived. He would prepare a cup of coffee, make it to her liking and bring it to her, just like old times. The day came when he had to say goodbye to his Beloved, and a part of him also went.
Thank you, Angel Jr., for always giving him what he asked for, and we all know what that was. Thank you, Arthur for sharing with him your heart. Thank you, Sally, for listening to his final request for you and all your siblings. Thank you, Annabell, for proving to him that you can make it on your own. Thank you, Alma, for doing all the odd jobs with him that no one else was able to. Thank you, Armando, for keeping your eyes upon his well being. A special thanks to Amber, the things you did and shared with him will forever be with you. The family would like to thank all of his brothers and sisters, in-laws and friends who showed their love and kindness during his last days. A special thanks to Odyssey Health Care for their care and support.
Angel G. Alvarado was born in Fort Stockton on Aug. 2, 1930, to the late Pedro Alvarado and Guadalupe Alvarado Cervantes.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Eufemia M. Alvarado; brother, Chameno Alvarado; and his oldest grandson, Arthur D. Alvarado Jr.
He is survived by three sons, Angel M. Alvarado Jr. and wife Maria of Grand Prairie, Texas, Arturo M. Alvarado and wife Maggie of Mansfield, Texas, and Armando M. Alvarado and wife Luz of Odessa, Texas; three daughters, Araceli A. Stoglin and husband Jimmy and Alma Sauceda and husband Adon, all of Odessa, Texas, and Annabell A Martinez and husband Jorge of San Antonio, Texas; 18 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Belen Jimenez and Maria Rodriguez, both of Odessa, Texas; six brothers, Jesus Alvarado of Artesia, N.M., and Fred Alvarado, Delores Cervantes, Luz Cervantes, Ernesto Cervantes and Jose Cervantes, all of Odessa, Texas.
Prayer services are scheduled for 7 p.m. today. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, July 11, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Joseph Uecker officiating. Burial will follow at RoseHill cemetery.
Services are entrusted to Odessa Funeral Home.
