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Ivey Jack ‘Buddy’ Roberson Jr.
Odessa - Ivey Jack “Buddy” Roberson Jr., 38, of Odessa, died Monday, Nov. 14, 2005, at Medical Center Hospital.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Ector County cemetery. Arrangements are by Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapels & Crematory.
He was born in Odessa.
Survivors Father, Ivey Jack Roberson Sr. of Odessa; brother, Billy Roberson of Midland; and sister, Sandra Tilley of Odessa.
Helen Sarrels
Odessa - Helen Sarrels, 78, of Odessa, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, at Parks Methodist Nursing Home.
Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Maurine H. Schur
Odessa - Maurine H. Schur, 87, of Odessa, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, at Parks Methodist Nursing Home.
Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
James Edward Bolf
Wink - James Edward Bolf, age 71 of Wink, went to be with his Lord on Monday, November 14, 2005. He was born into a family of 10 children on Sunday, February 4, 1934, to the late Ed and Lorena (Manske) Bolf in Tom Green County, Texas. Upon graduating from Kermit High School, James attended Texas Tech University on scholarship where he played football for the “Red Raiders.” He completed his education from Eastern New Mexico College in Portales, N.M., where he earned his degree in teaching. Soon after graduation his country called, and he proudly served in the United States Army, Specialist Fourth Class, in the 11th Airborne as a paratrooper and military policeman in Munich, Germany, from July 14, 1956, to July 3, 1958. After his tour of duty, he married
Shirley Johnson in Portales, New Mexico, on May 28, 1959.
James and Shirley moved to Wink in 1966 where he raised their family and he coached and taught for 18 years in the Wink-Loving Independent School District. He was an active member of the community attending First Baptist Church of Wink and devoting his time to the Wink Lions Club and its activities and to the VFW.
“Amos Fuddle 50 Years of Memories: 1947-1996” James (Booger) Bolf: Very few people know where he got the nickname Booger, but it was very deserving because he was a BOOGER on the field. He was an All-State center and played middle linebacker on the 1952 team. James was just a kid that liked to play and hit people, which he did very well and often and hard. His defensive talent was to the Jakects as Lee Roy Jordan’s was to the Cowboys, if the ball carrier stayed on the field, “Booger would get them.” He was also an outstanding basketball player for the Jackets. James played his college ball at Eastern New Mexico in Portales, and later served as head coach at Wink.
He is survived by his wife of the home, two sons: Bobby Don Bolf of Oklahoma City, OK, and James Curtis Bolf of Odessa, two daughters, Terry Diane Morton of Wink and Tracy Lynn Bushong of Odessa, three brothers, Milton Bolf of San Diego, CA, Charles Bolf of Del Rio, TX, and Scotty Bolf of Crane, five sisters, Margie Arp of Farmington, N.M., Doris Husband of Cisco, TX, Betty Porter of Las Cruses, N.M., Janis Wright of Crane, and Sharon Lawler of Abilene, TX, and eight grandchildren, Heath, Lacy and Lara Morton, Amanda Bolf, Katy, Jodi and Lindsay Graham, Tara Bushong and last but not least, his beloved chihuahua, “ANGEL.”
He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother Stevie Bolf.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 19, 2005, at Wink-Loving ISD Lena Laughlin Auditorium with Brother Richard Ray officiating.
Pallbearers are Raymond Dodd, Chad Clark, Ben White, Zach Thomas and Shane Youngblood.
Honorary pallbearers are Jay Lovell, Glynn Wilson, Class of KHS 1952-53 Football Team, First Baptist Church Men’s Sunday School Class and Deacons, and Dow Chemical Employees.
Services have been entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor of Kermit, Texas.
Edelle Burns
Kilgore - Services for Mrs. Edelle Burns, 83, of Kilgore will be 10 o’clock a.m. Thursday, November 17, 2005, in the Rader Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dr. William J. Ingersoll officiating. Burial will follow at the Crim’s Chapel cemetery under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Kilgore. Mrs. Burns passed away Monday in Kilgore.
She was born August 17, 1922, in Henderson, Texas, and was raised by her parents, Lena and Sherman Roper. Mrs. Burns was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Kilgore. She was a homemaker and mother who lived most of her life in Crane, Texas. After her husband, Charlie, retired, they returned to East Texas to farm in Kilgore.
Two daughters Legene Gay of Bullard and Alice Lowery of Kilgore; three grandchildren Angela Gay Newberry of Leander, Gene Lowery of Shreveport and Leah Lowery Mann of Cypress; six great-grandchildren as well as many other loving family and friends survive her.
Her husband, Charlie Burns, a sister, Lenore Hicks, two brothers Roger and James Roper, precede Mrs. Burns in death.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2005, at the Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Hospice of East Texas or a charity of one’s choice.
Peggy Davis
Odessa - Peggy Davis, age 76, of Odessa, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2005, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.
Peggy was born October 19, 1929, in Anson, TX. She was married
to Paul Davis, September 5, 1947, in Post, TX. Together they came to Odessa in 1959 from Amarillo.
She was an active member of the Crescent Park Baptist Church and a volunteer at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.
She is survived by: one son, Greg Davis and wife Jill of Justin, TX; one brother, R.N. Robinson of Hobbs N.M.; one sister, Bess McGlothlin of Odessa; three grandchildren, Jon Paul and his wife Stephanie, Scott and Kelly; one great-grandchild, Lucy Joy Davis; and one niece Beth Lyn Kirkpatrick and her husband Charlie of Odessa.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Davis; brother, B.M. Robinson Jr.; and sister, Audrey Jones
Visitation will be from 6-8pm Thursday, November 17, 2005, at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors
Funeral Services will be held Friday, November 18, 2005, at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors in their chapel, with burial following in Sunset cemetery
The family requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association, and the Harmony Home C.A.C.
Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Virginia E. Marlar
Odessa - Virginia Belle Ellison Marlar, passed away October 27, 2005, at Nursing Facility in Laguna Hills, California where she resided since her stroke in May 2004.
Virginia Belle was born on September the 28th, 1921 in Robert Lee, Texas, to John W. Ellison and Odessa Collett. She married
James Venoie Marlar on September 30, 1929, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Her husband was employed by El Paso Natural Gas Company and they moved to Jal, New Mexico, in 1939 where they raised two children, Tomie Sharon Casey, a daughter, now living in Laguna Beach, California, and Rickey James, a son, now deceased (1977). She also has a granddaughter, Kelley Michelle Kavanaugh who lives in College Station, Texas and a niece, Darlene Ellison Chandler who resides in Mancos, Colorado.
As a young woman, Virginia was very active in sports – running track, played basketball, softball and tennis. Also after marrying she finished her schooling and graduated from Jal High School in 1941, which was very unusual for a woman at that time. She continued her education and worked as a Hospital Administrator for over 18 years.
Upon retirement they moved to Leisure World, California in 1980. After her husband’s death in 1985, she became very involved in the Lawn Bowling Organization at the Local, Divisional and National levels, as well as the International Associations. In her 21 years as a Lawn Bowler, she was considered a quiet, but active “Mover & Shaker” and lawn bowling became a real passion, not only for the game, but also for the friends she found. She held a number of leadership positions in the local and divisional organization and she traveled to tournaments all over the world. A highlight was when she was inducted into the USLAB Hall of Fame in 2003, in recognition of her leadership and contributions to the game of Lawn Bowling,
Mrs. Marlar was a loving mother and friend to many people all over the world. The outpouring of love shows the wonderful connection she had with everyone she met.
A memorial service will be held on November 19th, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. at the Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, at 6801 E. Highway 80, Odessa, Texas 79762. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to a memorial fund at the United States Lawn Bowling Association (USLBA) Foundation to: John Stewart, 1509 N. 99 Drive, Sun City, Arizona, 85351.
Tommy Workman
Rankin - Thomas David (Tommy) Workman, Jr. of Rankin, Texas, departed this life for his heavenly reward on November 13, 2005 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Tommy was born in Ashland, Ohio, on September 14, 1920, to Thomas David Workman, Sr. and Lelia Knapp Workman. He moved with his family to the Texas oilfields at the tender age of one year. He attended school in Texon, Campwood, and Rankin and graduated from Rankin High School in 1937.
Tommy married
his one true love, Alene Owens, on December 13, 1941 in Rocksprings, Texas. They were blessed with two daughters and enjoyed over 63 years of love and devotion to one another.
During World War II, Tommy achieved the rank of 1st Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps while serving as a bombardier on a B-24 in the 7th Bomb Group in the China, Burma, India Theater. His primary occupation for sixty years was ranching, but he also owned and operated Ranchers Supply Store in Rankin for a number of years. At the age of 32, Tommy was first elected as the Upton County Commissioner for Precinct 2. Forty-two years later, he retired from the position, and was recognized by the State of Texas for the longest consecutive service for a county commissioner in the state.
Tommy was devoted to his family, his community, and his church. His pride and joy were his five grandsons. He was an avid supporter of each of them in all their activities, spending countless hours enjoying their football games and other sports and school events throughout the years.
As a proud supporter of his community, Tommy was very active in civic organizations. He contributed innumerable hours for the benefit of his friends and neighbors and in making Rankin and Upton County a better place to live. He served on the Rankin ISD Board of Trustees, and was a member and leader in the Rankin Lions Club, Rankin Chamber of Commerce, and Hand Up for Rankin Food Bank. For years, he worked faithfully to support the Upton County 4-H Club and the Upton County 4-H Junior Livestock Show. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, and belonged to the Masonic Lodge in Rankin and later in McCamey. Tommy was honored when, in respect of his community service, the Rankin Park, Pool, and Pavilion were renamed the Tommy Workman Park.
As a dedicated member of the First United Methodist Church of Rankin, Tommy gave unselfishly of his time and resources in support of his church, serving faithfully on the Administrative Council, committees, and Board of Trustees for many, many years until failing health prohibited his participation.
Having grown up during the Depression, Tommy learned the value of hard work from an early age. However, he would take off work in his later years to pursue his favorite pastime, fishing with his two best buddies, Pete Golson and Garland Dupriest.
Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and sister-in-law, David Knapp Workman and Ann Workman, a sister, Mary Ann Workman, and a daughter, Darlene Workman McAden. He is survived by his wife, Alene, his brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Judye Workman of Englewood, Colorado, his daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Mike Ratliff of Rankin, son-in-law, Bobby McAden of Odessa, five grandsons, Tommy McAden and wife Lisa, Jim Bob McAden and wife Rachael, Clayton Ratliff, Dustin Ratliff, and Jay Tom Ratliff, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services for Tommy will be conducted on Thursday, November 17, 2005, at 2:00 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church of Rankin by the Reverend Jennifer Kelley. Arrangements are under the direction of the Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home in Crane. Pallbearers will include Garland Dupriest, Pete Golson, Tommy Owens, and the five grandsons. Honorary pallbearers include Bud Poage, Lewis Smith, J. T. Weaver, Les McFadden, Juan Armendarez, Charles Wheeler, DeWayne Lindsey, Billy Ross Wheeler, Tom Bloxom, and Boob Kelton.
The family wishes to express special thanks to Dr. McLean, Dr. Franks, Juanita Wheeler and all the staff of the Rankin County Hospital District for their excellent care, kindness, and compassion during Tommy’s hospital stay.
Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church of Rankin or the West Texas Boys Ranch.
Sherman Cecil Imler Jr.
Odessa - Sherman Cecil Imler Jr., went home to be with the Lord on November 15, 2005, at the age of 71. He was born at home on January 5, 1934, in New Enterprise, Pennsylvania, to Sherman Cecil Imler Sr. and Margaret Anderson Imler. He was preceded in death by his parents. His mother died when he was a young boy and his stepmother Helen Blake Imler raised him and he grew to love her as much as his own mother.
Mr. Imler served in the U.S. Air Force. Sherman started Northwest Wreckers in 1977. He later owned and operated Sherman’s Wrecker’s from 1979 until his health failed. Sherman loved adventure, and had many during his lifetime. One included, running for Mayor of Odessa and coming in at second place. Another one of his adventures was racing cars at the Odessa Speed bowl on Friday nights. He also loved motorcycles and enjoyed collecting antique cars. He was an avid gun and coin collector as well.
Sherman will always be remembered as a notorious jokester, and for his “Tall Tails.” He enjoyed making you smile and he could always make you laugh. Sherman loved going to the coffee shops to visit with his family and friends. He was most famous for his quarter tips at all of the coffee shops in town. He loved going out to eat and was always looking for someone to join him. He was most happy when entertaining and cooking “his” specialty, ‘Spaghetti and Meatballs’, for all of his family and friends. Sherman loved animals; he had a compassion for both dogs and cats, and adopted everyone that came around. He enjoyed country, gospel, blue grass music and dancing. Sherman also enjoyed going to church and was a member of Hi-Way Temple Baptist for several years, and visited other various churches throughout the years.
Sherman was also a generous man, and he will always be remembered for the fruit he delivered every Christmas. He would buy a truck load of apples and oranges and take them to all the nursing homes and retirement centers and to those in need. Even after suffering a stroke, he was still determined to buy and deliver the fruit his self.
Sherman leaves behind many friends and family who will miss him, especially his best friend for over 40 years, Barton Vann. Sherman is survived by sons; Kenneth Imler and wife Cathy, Phillip Imler and wife Debbie, Billy Lee and wife Kathy, all of Odessa, also a son, Sherman Cecil Imler III and wife Lisa, of Danville, Illinois. He also leaves behind, one daughter; Ann Samuels of Houston, Texas, as well as a step-daughter; Beckye McKelvy, of Odessa, his sisters; Dorothy Caplan of Altoona, Pennsylvania, and Dolly Satterfield of Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, six granddaughters, four grandsons, and four great-grandchildren.
Also left behind are numerous stepchildren, and step-grandchildren, which he cared for and took care of during different periods of his life.
God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you, and whispered “Come to Me.” With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not ask you to stay. A “Golden Heart” stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
Sherman will be greatly missed, by all who knew and loved him. We will miss his stories of his adventures, from his younger years, his laughter, and his smile.
The family wishes to thank and acknowledge the outpouring of sympathy during his difficult time. Your words of kindness and your prayers will always be remembered.
Pall bearers will be; Mike Pool, Greg Elmore, Quentin McKee, Curtis Simons, Bud Evans and Joe Young.
Honorary pallbearers will be Barton Vann, Richard Babcock, Cecil Sweat and Grady Mingus.
Services celebrating his life will be held at 10:00a.m., in the Chapel at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, on Saturday, the 19th of November, 2005. Sherman will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Service arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
