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B. Ernestine Brewster
June 23, 1916 to July 8, 2005
ODESSA - Ernestine Brewster, loving wife, mother, daughter and sister, passed away peacefully July 8, 2005, after suffering two strokes. Ernestine was born June 23, 1916, in Tahoka, Texas to John William and Sudie Nunn Boatright. On July 20, 1939, she married
Aubrey (Ben) E. Brewster. Ben passed shortly before their 64th Wedding Anniversary, but they had a lifetime of love and sharing. Their years together were blessed with four children: Beverly J. Brewster, L. Tom Brewster, Dennis C. Brewster and D. Scott Brewster. No one could ever have asked for better parents. Their three daughters-in-law were blessed with the same love that they shared so generously with their children.
After over two decades of employment with El Paso Natural Gas (El Paso Products), Ernestine retired having been presented with several awards as a valued employee throughout the years. She was the first to operate a special graphing machine that charted the volume of natural gas passing through the wells. A couple of years later, Ben joined her in retirement, thus providing more time to spend with their family.
As Charter members of Westminster Presbyterian Church, they shared the joy of watching their religious community flourish and grow. How proud they were when they moved into the new church. Losing her beloved husband on June 21, 2003, and her only daughter on October 4, 2003, Ernestine and her family were so grateful for the love and support shown to them by their pastor, Bob Sams, associate pastor, Cheryl Homsher, and the congregation at Westminster Presbyterian Church.
As a soft spoken, gentle woman, there was never any doubt that she had enduring strength. As she grieved the loss of her husband, daughter, two brothers and three sisters, you could see her faith was not shaken as she moved forward with her life. The most recent example of her independence was when she chose to move from her home of 52 years into Lincoln Tower where she developed new friendships. This new life brought her joy. We are grateful for all the friendships that were shared in that new life.
Ernestine’s final move on this earth was to Hospice House of Odessa where her daughter had passed just 21 months ago. Because of the love and compassion shown by the staff at Hospice House to her daughter, it was her desire to spend her final days there. Being able to fulfill this as one of Ernestine’s last wishes provided the family with much peace during this difficult time.
She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law: Dr. L. Tom and Kay Brewster (Tulsa, OK), Dennis C. and Sally Brewster (Abilene, TX) and D. Scott and Mary Brewster (Albuquerque, N. M.); six grandchildren and their spouses: Sheila and Donald Armour; Sonya Brewster; Rhett and Danielle Brewster; Devin Brewster and his fiancée, Christy Akers; Heidi and Heath Brantingham; and Heather and Tom Donga; and 4 great-grandchildren: Zachary and Nathan Zaloudek; Eleah and Analeese Brewster.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the following: Westminster Presbyterian Church or Hospice House of Odessa. A graveside service will be held to celebrate Ernestine’s life on Monday, July 11, at 1 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Rev. Bob Sams officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Clifton E. Henderson
Odessa - Mr. Clifton E. Henderson passed away Thursday, July 7, 2005, in Escondido, Calif.
Clifton was born Oct. 11, 1914, in Sealy, Texas, to John and Mary Ethel Henderson and married
Bertha M. Hagens on Feb. 7, 1936, in Yoakum. Mr. Henderson attended Baldwin Business College in Yoakum and was a salesman in the oil industry for many years living in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. He moved to Odessa in 1951 and later worked for General Tire Company. He lived in Odessa until 2003, when his wife preceded him in death. He then moved to Escondido, Calif., to live with his daughter and son-in-law.
Survivors include two daughters, Elaine Sherrill and husband Durwood of Escondido, Calif., and Jeanne Finley and husband Edward of Odessa; four grandchildren, Debbie Mittleman and husband Guy of Memphis, Tenn., Jim Sherrill of Albany, Calif., Kathy Bosma and husband Mark of Montgomery, Texas, and Gary Veteto, their son, Cody and wife Torie, all of Houston; two great-grandchildren, Will Kennedy and Patsy McQuitty and husband Michael; and one great-great-granddaughter, Carli McQuitty.
A memorial service for Mr. Henderson is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2005, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jeanie Williams officiating.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church of Odessa.
Services have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Dr. Hima Gadwala
MIDLAND - Dr. Hima Gadwala, 60, of Hyderabad, India, died Saturday, July 9, 2005, at Medical Center Hospital after a brief illness while visiting family in Odessa.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel, 3800 N Big Spring St., in Midland. Cremation will follow the service.
Dr. Gadwala was born May 25, 1945, in Hyderabad, India. She married
Dr. Narayana Murthy Gadwala in December 1973 in India. She was an OB-GYN physician. She was a loving, caring wife and mother who had a very positive outlook. She will be missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Narayana Murthy Gadwala of Hyderbad, India; a daughter, Swetha Gadwala of Odessa; two sons, Kiran and Deepak Gadwala, both of Hyderbad, India; her mother, Susheela Devi Amaram of India; four brothers, N.J. Amar of Waco, Harinath Amaram of India, Sudhir Amaram of Odessa and Chandra Kanth Amaram of Waycross, Ga.; and one sister, Latha Nancherla of San Antonio.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory of Midland.
Robert Morgan Herbert
July 8, 2005
He was a Good Man.
MIDLAND - Friday, July 8, 2005, at 2 a.m., Robert Morgan Herbert left this life for Eternity. Thursday evening, as his family was standing around his bed he said, “You will be lonesome; but, it will be a good trip; ” and, that it will. His life was a labor of love to his family and to GOD.
Robert was one of 11 children born to Joe Zelous and Elizabeth Herbert on Jan. 23, 1924, in Killeen, Texas. He graduated from Killeen High School in 1941, after which he joined the Merchant Marines and later served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater on an LST. His ship visited ports in Guam and Iwo Jima. Following the War, he returned to Texas and began his career as an electrician in San Angelo. Upon moving to Odessa in 1948, he met and married
Madilene Smith, and they were married
for 54 years before her passing in June 2003.
He worked for Electric Service in Odessa as a construction foreman for 20 years before joining his son in a family business, Marklyn Controls. He retired from Marklyn in 1989 after 20 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Madilene Herbert; and his daughter-in-law, Sue Herbert.
He is survived by a son, Kenneth Herbert and his wife Carolyn of Midland, Texas; a sister, Willie Anderson of Corsicana, Texas; grandchildren, Kelly Herbert and his wife Janie of Katy, Texas, and Holly Wesson and her husband Jeff of Midland, Texas; a special niece, Patricia Sibley of Odessa, Texas; and nephews, Stanley Reynolds of Midland, Texas, Morris Young and his wife Reba of Odessa, Texas, and Kenneth R. Herbert and his wife Dean of Dublin, Texas; six great-grandchildren; and numerous great-nieces and -nephews.
Those close to him will remember his strength and constant concern for others. He spent the majority of his time caring for his wife and family members. He loved traveling, gardening, putting up chow-chow and jellies, and collecting antique dolls with his wife. Above all, Robert enjoyed the study of the Scripture, always striving to live according to God’s will.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. today at Ellis Funeral Home in Midland, Texas. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 11, 2005, at the Eisenhower Church of Christ in Odessa, Texas, with Burt Groves officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, Texas (432) 683-5555.
Memorials may be made through donations to Home Hospice of Midland, the Youth Fund at Eisenhower Church of Christ, and/or Odessa Christian School.
We celebrate the life of Robert Herbert and know that the promise to God’s children is that our souls live on in a place on the other side that is far, far better than we can imagine.
Kylie Lyn Branch
Midland - Kylie Lyn Branch, born Jan. 31, 1989, as a redheaded fireball, was killed on Saturday, July 9, 2005, in an automobile accident in Breckenridge. A fire put out entirely too soon.
She was born in Midland to Joey and Melody Branch and was raised in Midland. Kylie attended Midland Lee Freshman School, where she was involved in the choir. Kylie was very excited about starting her sophomore year at Lee High School. She was a member of Ranchland Heights Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Jody Branch; her grandfather, James Milloway; and her maternal great-grandmother, Gladys Steele.
Kylie is survived by her mother, Melody Branch of Midland; stepfather, Larry Wallum of Midland; sister, Amber Ashwood of Midland; stepbrother, Brian Wallum and step-sister, Meagan Wallum, both of Odessa; grandparents, Darrell and Sherry Doss of Midland, and Katrina Milloway of Gainesville; aunt and uncles, Simon and Dawn Barr of Midland, Tim Cannon of Gainesville, and Bryan Cannon of Avon, Colo.; cousins, Alexandria and Samantha Barr of Midland, Blake Barnett of Tomball, and Aidan Cannon of Gainesville; great-aunt and great-uncles, Fred and Judy Collins and family of Waxahachie, Richard Clay and family of Fairbanks, Alaska; former stepfather, Kerry Ashwood and his fiance, Krista Fowler of Midland. Also surviving her are numerous extended Bolin family relatives, Aunt Brooke and Aunt Jana; and friends too numerous to name.
Kylie enjoyed being with all of her friends and “hanging out.” She also enjoyed spending time at the lake and fishing with her grandparents. She enjoyed singing and listening to music. Her passion for life was contagious and you hardly ever saw her without her smile shining brightly.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, July 12, at Ellis Funeral Home.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Highway, Midland, (432) 683-5555.
Pallbearers will be: Tom Becker, Chris Evans, Brandon Stuart, Kerry Ashwood, Ian Paige and Kyle Wilson.
“I’ll lend to you for a little time, A child of mine, God said.”
“For you to love while she lives, And mourn for when she’s dead.”
“It may be six or seven years Or twenty-two or three, But will you ‘till I call her back, Take care of her for me?”
“She’ll bring her charms to gladden you And should her stay be brief, You’ll have the precious memories To comfort you through grief.”
I cannot promise she will stay since all from the earth return. But there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.”
“I’ve looked this world over, In my search for teachers true. In the crowds of this great land, I have selected you.”
“Now will you give her all your love Not think the labor vain, Nor hate me when I come to call To take her back again?”
Martha Salling Caudle
Odessa - Martha Salling Caudle departed from this earth on Saturday, July 9, 2005.
Martha was born in Miles, Texas, on June 21, 1925. Growing up as a member of the Salling family, she learned to love church and family. This love continued throughout her life. On June 20, 1948, Martha married
Abe Caudle in Goldsmith, Texas. Although the majority of the family that Martha loved so much stayed close to Miles, she became accustomed to moving. Martha and Abe relocated from West Texas to Laurel, Mississippi; New Iberia, La.; and eventually, to Odessa where they lived for the last 35 years.
Always involved, Martha was a member of St. Barnabus Church and a charter member of the Permian Basin Needle Arts Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. She loved needlework, antiques, cooking and entertaining, but most of all, she loved her family. We will miss her tremendously. Through her kind, caring, and soft-spoken words, she enriched the lives of so many people.
Martha is survived by her daughter, Brenda and husband Charlie Rush; son, John and wife Tamara Caudle; four grandchildren, Katie and Leah Rush and Christian and Cameron Caudle; brother, Fred Salling; sister, Eleanor and husband Werner Harsch; sister, Margaret Lehman; sister-in-law, Bobbie Salling; and a host of relatives and friends.
A memorial service for Martha will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 14, at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Miles, Texas. An interment service for Martha and Abe will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Barnabus Church, 4141 Tanglewood Lane, Odessa, TX 79760, or a charity of your choice.
Marjorie Allred Sanders
Odessa - Marjorie Allred Sanders, 94, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 8, 2005, at Heritage Center in Morristown, Tenn.
Mrs Sanders moved to Morristown in 2000 from Odessa, where she was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church. While in Morristown, she attended First Baptist Church where she was a member of the Willing Workers Sunday School Class.
Mrs. Sanders was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Henry; and two sons, Henry Lawrence and Gerald Ray.
She is survived by five children: daughters, Betty Joe Krummel and husband, Clay, and Ramona Sue Conklin and husband, Tom, both of Morristown, Tenn., Margaret Ann Hayes and husband, Bob, of Brownwood, and Melba June Harris and John Kenneth Sanders and wife, Elaine, both of Oklahoma City; 18 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Odessa cemetery.
Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Fred Johnson
Odessa - Frederick Norman Johnson died peacefully Monday evening at Home Hospice in Odessa, Texas.
He was born on Jan. 12, 1934, to Muriel Smith Johnson and Stanley Johnson in Niagara Falls, New York. He attended school in Jamestown, New York, and joined the Air Force following graduation. He met his first wife, Erma Carter, while stationed at Edwards Air Force Base in California. He followed his calling to become an Assembly of God minister and received his degree in Biblical studies at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas, in 1960. He was the pastor at several churches throughout New York and Missouri before he began working with drug addicted and troubled teens at the St. Louis Teen Challenge. He then went into the prison ministry in Missouri, Texas, and California. He finished out his life long career of helping others by co-establishing “?Our Daily Bread?” a mission that fed homeless people on the streets of California then Texas.
He is survived by his loving second wife, Brenda Johnson of Odessa; three daughters, Anna Caudle and her husband, Joe, Mary Johnson and Rebekah Johnson; his stepchildren, Sissy, Elizabeth, Bobby and Donny; his sister, Audrey and her husband Walter; his sister, Betty; five grandchildren; twelve step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nine nephews; and five nieces.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home in Odessa. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Greeenleaf cemetery in Brownwood.
Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Ursulo Llanez
ODESSA - Ursulo Llanez, 56, passed away on Aug. 5, 2005, at Medical Center Hospital.
He was born on May 26, 1949, in Alpine to Eraclio and Librada Llanez. He married
Lucy Vincent on Sept. 23, 1966, in San Antonio. Mr. Llanez was owner and operator of the House of Glass and Mirror and was a Catholic. Mr. Llanez was a fun loving and hard working man; he enjoyed family gatherings and his grandchildren. He also enjoyed the early mornings in his back yard with a cup of coffee, while watching and feeding his birds, along with his Pekinese dog, Buddy and enjoyed helping the community with anything he could. He was a very giving man.
He was preceded in death by sisters, Beatrice Llanez and Clara Llanez; and grandson, Albert Llanez Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Lucy Vincent Llanez of Odessa; sons, Ursulo Albert Llanez, Robert Mercedes Llanez, Jesse James Llanez, David Dale Llanez and Michael Ray Llanez, all of Odessa; brothers, Pedro Llanez of Andrews, and Frank Llanez, Liborio Llanez, Mario Llanez and Martin Llanez, all of Odessa; sisters, Elsa Llanez and Adela Llanez Garza, both of Odessa; grandchildren, Robert Jr., Kasie, Brittany, Anthony, Isiah and Aaron Llanez.
Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. today at St. Josephs Catholic Church with the Rev. Joseph Uecker officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Frank Llanez, Pedro Llanez, Mario Llanez, Martin Llanez, David Llanez, Michael Llanez, James Llanez, Oscar Ojeda and Robert Llanez Jr.
The family wishes to thank the Llanez family members and most of all, Bud Lloyd, Raymond Daniel, Dan Nix, Kenny Smith, Nick Hernandez, Joe Castillo and Tim from Acorn Glass, and all the businesses that knew Mr. Llanez.
Services are entrusted to Odessa Funeral Home.
Marcos Ramos Rios
Odessa - Marcos Ramos Rios, 94, passed away on Monday, Aug. 8, 2005, at Rockwood Manor in Midland, Texas.
He was born on April 25, 1911, in Redford, Texas. He was employed with the Railroad and was Catholic. Mr. Rios married
Maria D. Valenzuela in 1949.
He is survived by his wife, Maria Rios of Odessa; sons, Marcos Rios Jr. and his wife, Estela, of Odessa, Alfonso Rios Sr. and wife, Grace, of Odessa, Abelardo Rios and wife Maria Elena of Catus, Alfredo Rios Sr. and wife, Maria, of Odessa, Ricardo Jimenez and wife, Guadalupe, of California, Ismael Rios and wife, Echo, of Odessa, daughters; Alicia Rodriquez and husband, Manuel, of Monahans, Aurora Renteria and husband, Cheyane, of Pecos, Anita Navarro and husband, Gilberto, of Fort Worth, Maria Herrera of Odessa, Amelia Cantu and husband, Arturo, of Fort Worth, Herminia Rios of Fort Worth, and Maria Luisa Rios of Odessa; sister, Lucia Cano of Redford; 53 grandchildren; 97 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
A Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11, at St. Josephs Catholic Church with the Rev. Joseph Uecker officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: his granddaughters, Anita Hernandez, Sally Morales, Diana Rios, Brenda Cantu, Elsa Rios, Berta Gomez and Maria Rios and Amy Rios.
Services are by Odessa Funeral Home.
Thelma ‘Grandmother’ Toles
Odessa - Thelma Toles (fondly known by all as “Grandmother”) went home to heaven Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005.
She was born Feb. 12, 1910, in Lamar County, Texas. She had been a resident of Odessa, Texas, since 1937 and was a charter member of Immanuel Baptist Church, where she faithfully served for more than 67 years. Her greatest joy was serving her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Jess Toles; and her daughter, Betty Brown.
Her survivors include daughter, Sharon Gillham and husband, Bobby, of Odessa; son-in-law, Jim Ray Brown of Odessa; grandchildren, Ray and Carla Ford of Friendswood, Rick and Kathy Brown of Lubbock, Kyle and Tricia Brown of Cypress, Shawn and Dana Gillham of Hubbard, Texas, and Shay Gillham of Midland, Texas; great-grandchildren, Nathan Ford, Avery Ford, Joshua Brown, Wesley Brown, Paytyn Gillham, Braydyn Gillham, Caydyn Gillham and Jaydyn Gillham.
Family visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Cook officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
