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Debbie Long Moler
Odessa - Debbie Long Moler, 49, of Odessa passed away Monday, January 2, 2006, at her home in Odessa.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am Thursday at Northside Baptist Church with Rev. Clydel Chapman officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Debbie was born October 22, 1956 in Hobbs, New Mexico. She worked as a an RN at the Ector County Sheriff’s office. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Hobbs, New Mexico. Debbie was a great and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Bruce Moler of Odessa; son, Jason Moler and wife Natalie of Odessa; father and step-mother, Claud and Mildred Long of Hobbs; mother, Elaine Long of Odessa; sister, Tammy Compton and husband Steve of Odessa; step-brother, Terry Taylor of Lovington; step-sister, Karen Taylor of Abilene; nieces, Chelsea and Kenzie Compton.
As you watch us ever so peaceful from Heaven above, know how much you will truly be missed. You have touched so many lives without ever knowing it and there is a special place in all our hearts for you. We will love and miss you always Debbie and look forward to the day when we get to see you again. All our love.
Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Bob Minyard
Odessa - Bob Minyard, 50, of Odessa, passed away Friday, December 30, 2005, at his residence. He was born August 3, 1955 in Odessa to J.C. and Mary Minyard. He worked in the oil field industry for 27 years, retiring in December of 2004 from Black Warrior Wireline, where he was a regional sales manager. He enjoyed working out, sky diving, motorcycles and cars.
He was a loving father to his kids, guiding them through childhood and teaching them to be well-respected adults. His greatest joy was watching his kids succeed in life. His thoughtfulness and encouragement will be truly missed.
He was preceeded in death by his brother Donald Wayne Minyard and his father J.C. Minyard. Survivors include his mother, Mary Minyard of Odessa, brother Bill Minyard of Philadelphia, daughter Eboni Minyard of Odessa, son and daughter-in-law Nicholas and Jennifer Minyard of Odessa, and daughter and son-in-law Misty and Weldon Waters of Round Rock.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at 10 A.M. at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetary under the direction of Sunset Funeral Home.
Esther Bessie Strickland Finley
Esther Bessie Strickland Finley, 93, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2005, in Houston, Texas.
She was born on June 27, 1912, in DeLeon, Texas. She graduated from Howard Payne University in 1937. She taught school in Goldsmith, Texas for 25 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Goldsmith and a past member of Worth Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Ann Petty, her parents, five brothers, and one sister.
She is survived by her son Richard G. Finley and his wife Sonja of Houston, Texas, her granddaughter Michelle Petty of Dallas, Texas; her grandson Richard Petty of Dallas, Texas; one sister, Ora Reasoner, of Azle, Texas; and one brother Wiley S. Strickland, of Brownwood, Texas.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 26, 2005, at Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel, followed by the interment at the Blanket cemetery in Blanket, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice.
Regina A. Brown
Regina “Jeanne”, age 57, departed this life, Friday, November 18, 2005 at Medical Center Hospital. She was born May 18, 1948 in Santa Anna, Texas to Juanita Cozby and Winston Brown. She was a life time resident of Odessa and attended Odessa schools, last attending Odessa High School.
She was a department manager for Gibson’s Dept. Store and a member of the Baptist Church.
She was a cancer survivor for 18 years. She fought the gallant fight.
She was preceded in death by her father, Winston, 1963, mother, Juanita McAtee 1985 and our “Dad”, H. D. Mac McAtee in 2003.
She is survived by her brothers, Billy Mac Brown and Tony McAtee of Odessa, nephew, Robert Brown of Tulsa, Oklahoma and niece and great niece, Christa and Faith Brown of Odessa.
She will be cremated and her ashes will be buried at a later date in the family plot at the Green Leaf cemetery in Mullin, Texas. Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robin Bledsoe
LEANDER - Mr. Robin Bledsoe, Age 57, of Leander, and formerly of Austin, Texas, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2005 in Leander.
Robin was born on November 19, 1948 in Galveston, Texas to Edward Dorman Bledsoe and Wanda Norene (Taylor) Bledsoe.
He married
Barbara Gale Ward on September 30, 1967, in Odessa, Texas.
Robin attended Odessa College. He worked for Cashway Building Materials in Leander for 37 years, and currently served as General Manager and President.
Robin was an active member of Northwest Fellowship Church, where he served in many ways including Greeter, Prayer Team, and Home Group Leader.
He was a member of the Lumberman’s Association of Texas.
Robin’s genuine care for others and generosity was recognized in his community by the dedication of the “Robin Bledsoe Park” in Leander. It was a day deeply felt by him and his family. On separate days and in the cities of Leander and Liberty Hill, proclamations were made to declare those separate days as “Robin Bledsoe Day”. He was also honored by having the Texas State Flag flown over our state capitol in his name. Special thanks goes out to Hospice of Austin and Nurse Carol Kiehl.
He is survived by: Wife, Barbara Bledsoe of Leander; sons, Mitchell Bledsoe and wife Melissa of Leander, Stacy Bledsoe and wife Deanna of Odessa; five grandchildren, Kelsea, Lindsey, Makenzie, Madison, and Trenton; mother, Wanda Bledsoe of Odessa; brother, Clifford Bledsoe of Odessa; mother-in-law, Virginia Ward of Austin; and grandmother, Eva Taylor of Odessa.
Preceding him in death were his father, Edward Bledsoe; grandfather, O.B. Taylor; father-in-law, Barney Ward.
Visitation will be Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Gabriels Funeral Chapel in Georgetown.
Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2005, at Northwest Fellowship Church, 13427 Pond Springs Rd, in Austin, with Pastor Trey Kent, officiating.
Burial will follow at Liberty Hill cemetery.
Pallbearers are: Mark Hatfield, Bobby Woolery, Ron Butler, Terry Williams, Greg Sells and Rodney Scott.
Memorials may be made to: Robin Bledsoe Park – Memorial Fund, c/o Compass Bank, P.O. Box 1190, Leander, Texas 78646.
Arrangements by The Gabriels Funeral Chapel of Georgetown, Phone (512) 869-8888.
James Sidney (Sid) Braddock
Odessa - James Sidney (Sid) Braddock, 94, a long time resident of Odessa passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at his residence. He was born April 13, 1911 in Bastrop, Louisiana to James & Jennie C. Braddock. He was General Supervisor for Sid Richardson Carbon plant for 32 years. He was a founding member of Parkview Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
He is survived by his daughter, Linda O’Connor & Husband Charles (Chuck) of Phoenix, AZ., & son, James Braddock, Jr. & wife Callie of Odessa, (5) grandchildren, Amy Wood & husband Scott, Brad Waldrop & wife Karen, Scott Braddock, Sid Braddock & wife Krista, Shelli Presley & husband Erik, (11) great-grandchildren, Garrett, Grady & Griffin Wood, Weston, Heath & Bennett Waldrop, Kaitlyn & Konner Braddock, & Jeremiah, Zeik (and new baby in the spring) Presley, special niece Hilda Murphy & husband Ramon, many other loved nieces & Nephews, along with a host of extended family & friends.
Affectionately known as “Daddy”, “Dad”, “Sid”, “Grandad”, “Grandaddy”, “Great Grandaddy”, and “Papaw”, he was admired appreciated, honored and greatly loved by all his family & friends. Charlene, one of his newest friends made through Home Hospice, aptly described Sid as both a “gentleman” and a “gentle man”. He never lost his Louisiana accent nor his love for his home state, even after having been in Texas for more than 70 years. Fascinating and funny tales flowed out of him in intricate detail and even at age 94, an occasional new one could still be told. Words cannot express the joy he brought, the lessons he taught, the examples he modeled, the help he gave, the character he displayed, the grace he extended, and the patience and perseverance he possessed. Neither can words express how deeply we will miss him and the empty place his leaving will create. We thank God for every precious day of his life and we know he will always be with us in spirit, even as he is in the Father’s arms in heaven.
Sid’s family wishes to thank the staff and volunteers of Home Hospice who provided dignified, loving care to him.
Pallbearers will be: Charles (Chuck) O’Connor, Scott Braddock, Sid Braddock, Ramon Murphy, Coy Nelson & Don Hughes.
Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2005 at Parkview Church Of Christ with Charles Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Auline Brasuel
Odessa - Auline Brasuel, 94, of Odessa, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2005, at the Hospice House in Odessa. A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2005, at 2:00 pm at Highland United Methodist Church in Odessa, with Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.
Auline was born on December 4, 1910, in Pecos, TX to Walter and Lena (Jones) Stephen.
Auline grew up in Pecos and attended the University of Texas in Austin. She moved to Odessa in 1954.
Mrs. Brasuel worked as a bookkeeper for many years until she retired. She was a member of several professional organizations. She was a member and served as president for Women in Construction. She also held membership in the American Business Women’s Association and the National Association of Parliamentarians. Auline truly enjoyed helping people and spent several years as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She often delivered meals to people much younger than herself.
Auline was a devoted member of Highland United Methodist Church. She loved going to Church and seeing the beauty in the world that God created - as evidenced in her travels all over the globe, and the hard work and tender care she put into her lovely flower gardens.
Auline’s most admirable quality was her unconditional love for her family. She loved to host family gatherings and would spend hours cooking the perfect meal. She was selflessly devoted to her daughters. Auline’s love for her daughter, Peggy, was visible each and every day as they shared their lives together. Auline cared, with great love and compassion, for her daughter, Wanda, as she battled cancer.
Those left to cherish her love and memories include her daughter, Peggy Street of Odessa, five grandchildren, Jed and wife Tracy Street of Odessa, Anjie and husband Roland Pickett of Canyon Lake, Kirk Street of Fallbrook, CA, Sheri Hoffman of Austin, DeAun Hoffman of Thorton, CO, two brothers, Walter Stephen of Denver, CO, and J.H. Stephen of Conroe, two sisters, Elizabeth Mitchell of Van Horn, and Ruby Taliaferro of Lubbock and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Wanda Hoffman, two brothers and one sister.
The family requests that memorials be made to Home Hospice, 516 N. Texas, Odessa, TX 79761.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com
Harold Clark
Hillsboro - Memorial services for Harold C. Clark Sr., age 90, of Morgan’s Point Resort will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church in Hillsboro with Rev. Reed Justus officiating. Mr. Clark was cremated.
He died Wednesday (11-30-05) in a Temple hospital.
He was born in Homer, Louisiana October 19, 1915 to Benjamin Franklin and Mary Malone. He married
Margaret Sue Harris on August 25, 1935 in Longview. He was a pioneer in the design and production of early oil field trucking equipment and co-owned Downs-Clark Inc., beginning in Longview then moving the company to Odessa and later Brownwood. He was involved in the design and use of Arc Welding in the oil fields. While in Odessa he was active in community and civic projects including the Chamber of Commerce in which he served one year as Boss of the Chuckwagon Gang. He was a 32nd degree Mason at the Shrine in El Paso and a member of the Odessa Masonic Lodge. He was a member of the 1st United Methodist Church in Hillsboro and was active in the Airstream travel group.
Survivors include his wife Sue Clark of Morgan Point Resort, 2 sons, Harold C. Clark Jr. of Waxahachie and Roger Clark of Arlington, 3 daughters, Claudette Womack of Smithville, Suzanne Sharp of Lockhart and Jayne Lanford of Morgan’s Point Resort, 17 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the charity of choice.
Dossman Funeral Home of Belton is in charge of arrangements.
