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Brenda Kay Harvell
Sadler - Funeral Services for Brenda Kay Harvell, 40 will be 3 P.M. Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at Meador Funeral Home Chapel in Whitesboro with Rev. Joe Patterson officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Tabor cemetery in Grayson County.
Ms. Harvell passed away Sunday, November 27, 2005 at Texoma Medical Center in Denison.
She was born June 6, 1965 in Childress, Texas to Paul and Leta (Greer) Harvell.
Survivors include her parents, Paul and Leta Harvell of Sadler; a brother, Jerry Harvell and wife Donna of Odessa; numerous relatives and friends.
Pallbearers are L.V. Phelps, Merrell Dickson, Terry O’Toole, Doyce Allred, David Hart and Harvey Clark.
To sign the online registry, go to www.meadorfuneralhome.com.
Meador Funeral Home, 401 Hwy. 377 N., Whitesboro, TX.
Vesta Joyce Gee Mills
Floresville - Today, November 26, 2005 at the age of 82 years, 6 days, a beautiful lady slipped into the waiting arms of Jesus, and her beloved husband Bartlett of 47 years who has been waiting for her some 14 years. She has truly been the most beautiful woman in our, her daughters, eyes. Words can not express how deeply we will miss her, and the void her leaving will leave in our lives. We honor her today………..and always.
Vesta Joyce Gee Mills was born in Burleson Co., Texas on November 20, 1923.
She is survived by two daughters, Louise Lavonne Mills Elam of Rice, Tx and Gwendolyn Lea Mills Jenkins and husband, Rex Jenkins of Houston, Tx; 6 grandchildren: Ricky Dewayne Martin, Jr., and wife Dawn of Wylie, TX, Roman Shea Williams, and wife Felicia of Plantersville, TX, Jeremy Buck Martin, and wife Stephanie of Saltillo, Tx, Bobby Shayne Sneed, and wife Rebecca of Austin, TX, Codi Jade Jenkins of College Station, TX, and Cristy Nicole Sneed Cummins and husband Jerry of Palestine, Tx; 7 great grandchildren: Joshua Logan Martin, Regan Nicole Martin, Calvin Quinn Williams, MacKenzie Leighanne Martin, Dustyn Shayne Sneed, Tate Shawn Martin, and Jolene Skye Nail; 3 brothers: Lloyd Gee of Houston, Tx, Thomas Gee of Tomball, TX, and Donald Gee of Flint, TX; and, many nieces, nephews, along with a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Bartlett Mills, her father, W. O. Gee, her mother, Edna Gee, her sister, Opal Gee, and her sister, Gertrude Love.
Visitation will be from 6:00PM-8:00PM, Sunday, November 27, 2005 at Klein Funeral Home, Tomball, TX. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM, Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at Northview Baptist Church, Floresville, TX.
Officiating the service is Rev. Chuck Jennings, pastor of Northview Baptist Church, Floresville, TX.
Pallbearers are, at Vesta’s request, her 6 grandchildren: Ricky Martin, Roman Williams, Buck Martin, Shayne Sneed, Jade Jenkins, and Cristy Sneed Cummins. Honorary pallbearer is her beloved son-in-law Rex Jenkins.
Interment following is at Marcelina Cemetary, Wilson County, TX, beside her husband, Bartlett Mills.
Arrangements began in Houston under the direction of Klein Funeral Home, Tomball, TX, and were followed by Franklin Funeral Home, Floresville, TX for final services and interment.
Daniel Carrasco Castillo Sr.
Odessa - Daniel Carrasco Castillo Sr., 68, passed away October 2, 2005, at his residence in Odessa, Texas.
Mr. Castillo was born October 8, 1936, to Miguel and Paula Castillo in Vado De Piedra, Mexico. Mr. Castillo supported his family in many ways, including roofing, construction and yard work. He married
Olga Amancio Castillo, in Odessa, Texas, and they had four wonderful children.
Mr. Castillo is preceded in death by his parents; Miguel and Paula Castillo, his son; Daniel Castillo Jr., his brother; Angel Castillo and his sister; Trine Ramirez.
Mr. Castillo is survived by his wife; Olga Castillo, daughters; Vilma Gomez, and Mary Tavarez, and her husband Raul of Odessa, Texas, his son; Auden Castillo of Odessa, Texas, two sisters; Tomasa Gomez, and Minga Paz, of Odessa, Texas, and six brothers; Alfredo Castillo of Ojinaga, Mexico, Chava Castillo, Rogelio Castillo, Rafael Castillo, and Abel Castillo all of Odessa, Texas and Cheche Castillo of Denver City, Texas. Daniel is also survived by eleven grandchildren; Bianca, Damian, and BreAnn Tavarez, Auden Rene, Launadi, Jeremy, Samantha and Anahi Castillo, Juan Diaz Jr., Daniel Diaz, and Joshua Gomez, and one great-grandchild; Daniel Diaz Jr.
A service celebrating his life will be held at 2:00p.m., Tuesday, October 4th, 2005, in the chapel at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will follow immediately at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Alfredo ‘Freddy’ Rodriguez
Levelland - Funeral services for Alfredo “Freddy” Rodriguez, 64, of Levelland were held Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at 2 p.m. in St. Michael’s Catholic Church of Levelland with Father Reynaldo Reyes officiating.
Burial was followed in the City of Levelland cemetery under the direction of Head Duarte Funeral Home of Levelland.
He died Friday, September 16, 2005 in Lubbock.
Mr. Rodriguez was born on May 9, 1941, to Jesus and Elida Rodriguez of Stanton. He married
Maria Hernandez on July 31, 1956 in Odessa, TX. He was a life long Texan and moved from Odessa to Post and then to Levelland in 1999. He was a self employed carpenter and maintenance man for La Familia a family owned and operated business, ran by his daughter Chris Gomez, for the past few years. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Levelland.
He is proceeded in death by his father; a daughter, Rosalinda Rodriguez; and a brother Jessie Rodriguez.
He is survived by his wife Maria Rodriguez of Levelland; his mother Elida Rodriguez of Post; two sons, Jose Alfredo Rodriguez of Post, and Luciano “Lou” Rodriguez of Levelland; three daughters, Christina Gomez, Lydia S. Marin, and Elizabeth Gonzales all of Levelland; a brother, Willie Rodriguez of Post; a sister, Clara Landa of Midland; 23 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers include: Eric Rodriguez, Alex Rodriguez, L.J. Rodriguez, Robert Hernandez, Jr., and Willie Rodriguez, Jr.
We would like to thank everyone for the food, flowers and prayers.
Rev. M.D. Williams
Odessa - Rev. M.D. Williams, 85, of Odessa, TX, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2005, at Hospice House in Odessa.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2005, at the Odessa First Assembly of God Church in Odessa, TX. Interment service will be held on Wednesday, October 5, 2005, 10:00 am. at Fairlawn cemetery in Elk City, OK. Rev. Paul Thompson will be conducting the services.
M.D. Williams was born in Clifton, TX, on May 25, 1920, to H.H. and Beulah Williams. He married
Peggy Irene Bryant on November 24, 1941, in Albuquerque, NM. M.D. “Papa” joined the Army in 1941; fought in WWII at Normandy Beach, receiving five bronze medals and a purple heart. He left the military and worked various jobs until called into the ministry at the approximate age of 30.
He pastored in several churches in Oklahoma and Texas, until he received the call to First Assembly of God Church in Odessa, TX, where he pastored for 23 years and retired in 1985. Among his many proud moments, one of his most precious was the 43 plus ministers that were called to preach under his ministry.
“Papa” was loved by both his family and extended church families and he will be missed by all that knew him.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 60 years, Peggy “Mema;” two sisters and one brother.
He is survived by three children, two daughters, Margaret Fagan and husband, Roy of Odessa, Darlene Carroll and husband, Rusty of Lampasas, TX; and one son, David Williams of Laredo, TX; his sister, Dorothy Richardson of Nederland, TX; brother, Herbert “Junior” Williams of Henderson, TN; ten grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Bob Hester, Jack Miller, Frank Toms, Denis Dennis, Tommy Holloman, and Shannon Weeks. Honorary pallbearers will be his 43 ministers.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice House of Odessa, 903 N. Sam Houston, Odessa, TX 79761, or the Odessa First Assembly of God Building Fund, 1101 N. Lee, Odessa, TX 79761.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Clara Faye Johnston
Odessa - Clara Faye Johnston, 74, of Odessa, went to be with the Lord November 8, 2005. She retired from K-Mart over ten years ago. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul, in December 2001.
Viewing and services will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 6801 E. Highway 80, Odessa. The viewing will be held on Thursday, November 10th until 9:00 PM and the family will receive visitors from 7:00 – 8:00 PM. A graveside service will be conducted at 10:00 AM, Friday, November 11th, at Sunset Memorial Gardens, with David Johnston officiating.
Clara Faye is survived by her sister, Juanita Bugg of California; her son David Johnston also of California; her daughters Paula Thacker and Peggy Wadle, both of Odessa; her grandchildren Kevin Johnston and Nicole Scott of California, Amber Lummus, Kimberlly Lummus, and Kassie Wadle of Odessa; and great-grand children Scott and Delaney Johnston of California.
Services have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial and Funeral Home.
Mary Ann Wafford
Odessa - Mary Ann Wafford, 83, of Odessa passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at her residence. She was born September 27, 1922 in Lima, Ohio to Charles & Anna Munsinger. She was the Valadictorian of her high school graduating class.
She is preceded in death by her husband, David Allen Wafford, Sr. and her parents.
She is survived by her son, David Allen Wafford, Jr. and his wife, Mary Jane of Odessa, her daughter, Judy Miether of Forsyth, MO, (7) grandchildren & (12) great-grandchildren.
There will be a visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 11, 2005 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Emmett Barnard officiating.
Interment will follow at the Monahans Memorial cemetery in Monahans.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cal Farley’s Boy Ranch.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
David Bates Baulch
Odessa - Heaven’s Choir gained another sweet voice Tuesday, December 6, 2005 as David Bates Baulch died from injuries suffered in an automobile accident.
David was born November 1, 1953 in Coleman, Texas to Bates and Frankie Baulch. The family moved to Lovington, New Mexico in 1962 and finally to Odessa in 1971, David’s senior year. At Permian High School he continued his love of music as a member of several music groups, achieving his 4th All State Choir Award.
Mr. Baulch attended West Texas State University in Canyon, Texas, as a music major. His musical interests were varied, encompassing all types of music. He sang in several operatic productions at the Globe Theatre in Odessa, but perhaps his most constant love was gospel music. He served as a music minister at Immanuel Baptist Church, and Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Odessa as well as Temple Baptist Church in Hereford, Texas. He was active for many years in the music program of First Baptist Church until Multiple Sclerosis forced him from the choir loft to the pew. Still on those occasions when his voice permitted, our pew rang with his powerful voice.
From WTSU David transferred to Baylor University. He continued his love of music and finally had free access to lakes so he could fish. He loved to spend whatever free time he had at the lake. He developed other interests which would play an important part in his later years, photography, medicine and education. He graduated from Baylor with a B. S. in Education. He taught science and music in elementary and secondary schools in Red River, New Mexico, Midland, Hereford and Odessa until his MS progressed.
David developed an interest in medicine while at Baylor which later resulted in his obtaining an RN from Amarillo College. That early experience in the Emergency Room in Waco, Texas, spread to hospitals in Hereford, Lubbock, Midland and lastly in Odessa. At his death, he was affiliated with Midland College in the Health Sciences Department. David’s happiest day was his marriage in June of 1982 to Micki Merritt of Hereford. They were blessed by Sarah in 1985 and J. T. in 1988. He was a loving husband, father, son and sibling who will be greatly missed.
Mr. Baulch is survived by his wife, Micki, his daughter Sarah, a student at Abilene Christian University; a son John Thomas, a student at Richard Milburn Academy; his mother, Frankie Baulch of Odessa; his sisters Polly Harrison and Janice Baulch of Odessa; his brother, Byron Baulch of Odessa; in-laws, G.C. and Gladys Merritt of Hereford; sister and brother-in-law, Scott and Missy Wilcox and brother Mitch Merritt of Hereford; nephews, Stephen Harrison of Denver, Colorado; James Harrison of Euless, Texas; Shayla and Shayne Wilcox of Hereford.
David was met at the gates of heaven by his father Bates Baulch, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Baulch, and Mr. and Mrs. John McClendon.
Services will be held Friday, December 9th, 2005 at 11:00a.m., at First Baptist Church in Odessa, under the direction of Sunset Funeral Home, with Curtis Brewer and Reverend Bill Cook officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Dennis Salyards, Scott Wilcox, Shane Wilcox, Gary Upchurch, Gary Bond, and Jimmy Whitehead.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
