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Barbara Ann Paredes Pacheco
Midland - Barbara Ann Paredes Pacheco, 33, of Midland, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, in Midland.
Services are pending with Pipkin Funeral Home of Midland.
Robert Raynor
Odessa - Robert Raynor, 46, of Odessa, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, at Hospice House.
Services are pending with Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapels & Crematory.
Cecil Young
Odessa - Cecil Young, 70, of Odessa, died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, at Hospice House.
Services are pending with Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapels & Crematory.
Omer Jaye Sharp
McCamey - The Reverend Omer Jaye Sharp of McCamey, Texas, and formerly of Odessa, Texas, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 16, 2006, after a lengthy illness.
Omer was born July 13, 1929, in San Antonio, Texas, to his parents Frank Dillon Sharp and Doris Margaret Thompson Sharp. He graduated from South San Antonio High School in 1947. He continued his education to earn five degrees which were conferred upon him by Corpus Christi University, Trinity University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and North Texas State University.
He was ordained as a Southern Baptist Minister in 1955.
Omer had cerebral palsy all his life as a result of a birth injury, but he never allowed it to slow him down. He learned to drive (despite his mother’s strong protests) and passed his drivers license test in a car with a standard transmission. He never needed any special equipment in his car yet he was able to drive coast to coast many times and through several winters in the ice and snow of West Virginia. He fell down sometimes, but he would just get up and walk again. He would always say, “As long as I can get up one more time than I fall down, I will be fine.”
He pastored several churches in the Clarksburg, West Virginia, area, and was on the faculty of Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi, West Virginia. He also traveled extensively for many years holding seminars, preaching, and doing evangelistic work.
Omer was preceded in death by his parents and by one son, Jaye Hamilton Sharp. He is survived by his wife, Retta Carol Nutter Sharp and by three sons, Gayle Franklin Sharp and his wife Cleta of Fort Stockton, Jonathan Lyman Sharp and his wife Kari of McCamey, Marcus Jason Sharp and his wife Ginger of Lubbock, and one daughter Elena Dawn Sharp González and her husband Hugo of McCamey. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home in Crane at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday. Graveside service will follow in McCamey.
Martin N. Mata
Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico - Martin N. Mata, 92, of Presidio, passed away Sunday, Feb. 19, 2006, at Medical Center Hospital.
He was born December 5, 1913 in Guadalupe Victoria Chihuahua, Mexico to Martin and Teodosa Mata.
Graveside services will be Thursday afternoon at El Ultimo Refugio. Arrangements are by Funeraria Del Valle of Ojinaga.
He is survived by his wife, Julia R. Mata of Presidio; sons, Prof. Alfonso Mata and wife Celia of Ojinaga, Jesus Manuel Mata and wife Elda of Houston and Ramon Arturo Mata and wife Olga of Seminole; daughters, Petra Mata and Socorro Mata, both of Odessa, and Manuela and husband Ruben Chavez of Ojinaga; sisters, Guadalupe Sotelo and Manuela Alaniz, both of Ojinaga, Martina Acosta of Pecos and Margarita Arroyo of Odessa; 16 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Margarita Mata, brother Librado Mata and nephew Baltazar Valencia Senior.
Brandon William Blank
Odessa - Brandon William Blank, age 12, a Murry Fly Elementary student departed this world Friday, February 17, 2006 at University Medical Center Children’s Hospital in Lubbock. He was born Wednesday, September 1, 1993 in Odessa to William J. and Janice D. (Canterbery) Blank.
Brandon was happy and always busy with his friends, video games, music and bike riding. Brandon died from injuries resulting from an accident on April and Seward Street on February 8, 2006.
Those left to cherish his love and memories are his parents, three brothers, Kenny Ray Allen, Jeremy Daniel Felkins, Joshua David Felkins and one sister, Brandy Diane Blank. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends from Murry Fly Elementary School and his neighborhood.
Brandon was preceded in death by his grandmother Helen Womack.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Thursday, February 23, 2006 at Acres West Funeral Chapel with Reverend James Qualls officiating. Interment will follow at Rosehill cemetery.
God saw you 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 suffer and saw you fade away, and though we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, your little hands at rest, and although our hearts are broken, we know God only takes the best. We Love You.
The family is thankful to Murry Fly Elementary teachers and students and the community neighborhood for their support in this time of need.
Love your children for who they are, even though you don’t like what they may do. For one day they may disappear from you, like a falling star, and missing them is too much pain to go through. We love you and miss you very much, but we also know that now you are with our Lord, Jesus and God.
Contributions to help with expenses may be made in the Brandon Blank Benefit Fund at any American State Bank or may be dropped off at the office of Murry Fly Elementary School.
Walter Carl Cooley
Plano - Walter Carl Cooley, age 72, passed away in Dallas, TX on February 20, 2006. He was born in Mineral Wells, TX to Benjamin and Lillian Cooley. He is survived by his children, Karen Matthews and husband Dean, Karla Lowe and Kevin Cooley and wife Sherri; grandchildren, Adrian and Sean Lowe, Cheyenne Cooley, Joshua Rivers, Amanda and Samantha Cooley; brother, Jess Ellis and wife Barbara; former wife, Dana Mosman; and many cherished nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Evelyn and Gladys. Walter was an accomplished athlete, a very talented artist and a true craftsman. He is now residing with his Lord and Savior. His family wishes to thank his caregivers over the last several years. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 from 6-8 pm at Ted Dickey Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 11 am in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at the Dallas/Ft. Worth National cemetery at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
Daniel Townsend
Monahans - Daniel Townsend went to be with God, Thursday, February 16, 2006. He was a loving son, brother and friend. Daniel was born December 10, 1984 to Sammy and Shirley Townsend at Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo, Texas. He was a student at Odessa College. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Sam and Ruby Golden of Monahans and his uncle Bill Golden of Alpine. He is survived by his parents, Sam and Shirley of Monahans, his sister and friend, Samantha Townsend of Odessa, another sister, Sandy Dollins of Paris, Texas, two brothers, Tony and Tracy Townsend of San Antonio, Texas, his aunt and uncle, Sammy and Judy Golden of Monahans; other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He will be greatly missed by many who loved him. He is in a better place now with no more pain. We love you Daniel.
Memorial services will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 25, 2006 at Martinez-Smith &; Miller Funeral Chapel in Monahans with Rev. Jeppie Wilson officiating.
Services are under the direction of Martinez-Smith &; Miller Funeral Chapel &; Crematory of Monahans.
Robert ‘Robbie’ James Burns
Midland - Robert “Robbie” James Burns, 50, of Midland, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005, at Medical Center Hospital.
Services will be at 7 p.m. today at Church in the Wind in Midland. Arrangements are by Odessa Funeral Home.
He was born in Laurium, Mich., and was of the nondenominational religion.
Survivors Son, Shawn McKellar of Odessa; mother, Barbara Burns; father, Bob Burns; brother, Ian Burns of Dafter, Mich.; sister, Jane Burns of Luton England; and one grandchild.
Flora Elizabeth ‘Beth’ McNew Couch
Seminole - Flora Elizabeth “Beth” McNew Couch, 72, of Huntington Beach, Calif., died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005, at Kaiser Hospital in San Bernardino, Calif.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Westside Church of Christ in Seminole with the Rev. Leo Copeland officiating. Arrangements are by Boyer Funeral Home.
She was born in Henrietta, Okla., and was formally of Seminole. She was a member of Church of Christ
Survivors Husband, Bill Couch of Huntington Beach, son, Jackie McNew of Spring Lake, daughters, Susan McNew of Midland and Peggie Ritcherson of Andrews; brother, Marshall Graham of Wichita, Kan.; sister, Allean Norris of Stamps, Ark.; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Natividad Rey Esparza
Fort Stockton - Natividad Rey Esparza, 89, of Fort Stockton, a homemaker, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005, in Fort Stockton.
Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Friday at Fort Stockton Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Fort Stockton with the Rev. Joey Faylona officiating. Burial will be at Fort Stockton Catholic cemetery.
She was born in Terlingua and was Catholic.
Survivors Sons, Isaac Esparza of San Antonio, Israel Esparza of Phoenix, Ariz., Santos Esparza Jr. of Dallas, Albert Esparza of Monahans, and Abelardo Esparza of Odessa; daughters, Elva Acosta of Lovington, N.M., Elvira Urias of Fort Stockton, Estrella Juarez of Kermit, Eva Levario of Phoenix, and Tina Esparza of Oxnard, Calif.; brothers, Celedonio Rey of Midland and Angel Rey of Monahans; sister, Geronima Flores of Crane; 32 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Grace Rankin
Odessa - Grace Rankin, 89, of Odessa, a homemaker, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005, at Parks Methodist Retirement Village.
Memorial Services will be at 10 a.m. today at Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapel. Arrangements are by Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapels & Crematory.
She was born in Helena, Minn.
Survivors Son, John W. Rankin II of San Antonio; daughters, Beth Romano of New York, N.Y., Alice Murphy of Odessa, Margie Webb and Leah Fogelstorm, both of Bull Shoals, Ark., and Rita Nelson of Washington; 23 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Delma Matthews
Gouldbusk - Delma Matthews, 78, of Coleman, a homemaker, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, at Anson General Hospital in Anson.
Graveside services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Gouldbusk cemetery Pavilion. Memorial Service will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rodney Martin officiating. Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral Home.
She was born in Gouldbusk. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors Son, Ted Matthews of Anson; daughter, Sherry Matthews of Waco; and one grandchild.
Joyce Ann Hammond
Andrews - Joyce Ann Hammond, 56, of Andrews, formerly of Odessa, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, at her residence.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Andrews North cemetery with the Rev. Alvin Petty, of Wesley Methodist Church in Andrews officiating. Arrangements are by McNett Funeral Home.
She was born in McCrory, Ark.
Survivors Husband, Don Hammond of Andrews; sons, Johnny Woodson of Arkansas, Michael McCabe of Mississippi and James Hammond of Odessa; brother, Bobby Watkins of College Station; sisters, Linda Marsh of College Station and Wanda Valasquez of California; and seven grandchildren.
Kamey Ashlin Medrano
Odessa - Kamey Ashlin Medrano, 1, of Odessa, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, in Odessa.
Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Odessa Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph`s Catholic Church with the Rev. Joseph Uecker officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Babyland. Arrangements are by Odessa Funeral Home.
She was born in Odessa. She was Christian Catholic.
Survivors Parents, Christopher and Nickki Medrano of Odessa; sister, Annalyah Blanca Medrano of Odessa; and grandparents, Margarita Medrano of Fort Worth, Gilberto and Blanca Acosta of Odessa.
Makaylee Jade Medrano
Odessa - Makaylee Jade Medrano. 3, of Odessa, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, at University Medical Center in Lubbock.
Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Odessa Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Joseph Uecker officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Babyland. Arrangements are by Odessa Funeral Home.
She was born in Odessa. She was Christian Catholic.
Survivors Parents, Christopher and Nickki Medrano of Odessa; sister, Annalyah Blanca Medrano of Odessa; and grandparents, Margarita Medrano of Fort Worth, Gilberto and Blanca Acosta of Odessa.
