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David Bates Baulch
Odessa - David Bates Baulch, of Odessa, died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005, in Odessa.
Services will be at 11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church with Curtis Brewer and the Rev. Bill Cook officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
He was born in Coleman.
Survivors Wife, Micki Baulch; son, John Thomas Baulch; daughter, Sarah Baulch; mother, Frankie Baulch of Odessa; brother, Byron Baulch of Odessa; sisters, Polly Harrison and Janice Baulch, both of Odessa.
Jose Samaniego Garcia
Alpine - Jose Samaniego Garcia, 74, of Alpine, died Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, in Alpine.
Rosary was said Dec. 7 at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Miguel Alcuino officiating. Arrangements are by Memorial Funeral Home of Fort Stockton.
He was born in Alpine.
Survivors Wife, Anna Flores of Alpine; sons, Joe Garcia Jr. of Garland, Rene Garcia of Aurora, Colo., and Ricardo Torres of Fort Davis; daughters, Gloria Gordon, Irma Ramirez and Perla Garza, all of Alpine, Doralia Garcia of Irving and Anjela Garcia of Fort Davis; brother, Daniel Garcia of Alpine and Jesus Castillo of El Paso; sister, Esperanza Espinoza of Alpine; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Danny Wayne Halbrooks Sr.
Odessa - Danny Wayne Halbrooks Sr., 40, of Odessa, owner of a paving and asphalt company, died Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, in Midland.
Memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Zion Fellowship of God Church. Arrangements are by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
He was born in Odessa.
Survivors Wife, Amy Halbrooks of Odessa; son, Danny Halbrooks Jr. of Madison, Ala.; daughters, Tiffanie Halbrooks and April Dawn Halbrooks, both of Odessa; stepmother, Mary Halbrooks of Odessa; sisters, Regina Halbrooks of Odessa, Shelia Sedillo of Odessa and Tonya Ritchey; grandmother, Bertha Halbrooks of Goodman, Mo.
Roy Smith
Odessa - Roy Smith, 56, of Odessa, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005, at Medical Center Hospital.
Services are pending with Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapels & Crematory.
Oscar Corral III
Odessa - Oscar Corral III left this earth on March 8, 2006, to begin serving a new mission with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Oscar was a loyal Earthly servant who loved all people unconditionally. He treated everyone with respect and a gentle tone. He was a leader, and he only wanted good things for everyone.
Oscar was born to Carolyn and Oscar Corral, Jr. on September 11, 1985. He was everything a parent could want. He was an all-around athlete who loved sports. His devotion and excellence was football, but as a result of a brain injury he was forced to find a new passion. He became extremely involved in high-performance cars. He loved the thrill of racing, and he lived to make his cars perfect. Oscar excelled in high jump, and he earned a chance to compete for a state title his senior year in high school at Permian.
Oscar was a loyal friend and brother to Leo, as well as anyone else he met. He was devoted, generous, and willing to do anything he could for anyone to make life better.
Oscar loved Erika. He was devoted to her as a companion, and he lived to make her happy. She was truly the love of his life.
Oscar is tremendously missed by all who knew him, and he is now serving a full-time mission for the Lord with his father as his companion. He shares his death with his father, and is survived by his mother, Carolyn Corral, his sister, Natasha, and his brother Diego. The family thanks Leo Lujan and the Sigala family for their unconditional love toward Oscar.
Visitation was held Monday night 3/13/2006 at 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Chapel in Odessa, TX. Services will be at 11:00 am Tuesday 3/14/2006 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 5401 N. JBS Parkway in Odessa, TX. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to John Hopkins University in the name of Oscar Corral III.
June Cochran
ODESSA - June Cochran, 57, of Odessa, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2006, at Medical Center Hospital.
She was born August 12, 1948 in Dallas, Georgia.
She retired as a school teacher from ECISD. She is a current teacher at St. Mary’s Central Catholic School, where she was a 2006 National Teacher’s “Who’s Who” nominee.
She was a loving wife, mother, friend and mentor.
She is survived by her husband, Ross Cochran of Odessa; sons, Keith Bommersbach and Craig Bommersbach, both of Odessa; sister, Sarah Brock of Dallas; three grandchildren, Garrett, Bryce and Hyden; and a special friend, Deidre Dorough of Austin.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2006, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel.
Graveside services will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Mount Vale cemetery in Sterling City.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1703 N. Adams Ave., Odessa, TX 79761.
Luie Maxel Tharp
Odessa - Graveside services for Luie Maxel Tharp, 85, of Odessa are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at the Rising Star cemetery, Rising Star, Texas. Bro. Roland Bowen of the Austin Ave. Church of Christ, Brownwood, Texas officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Frank Wilson Funeral Home of Odessa.
Mr. Tharp died Saturday, March 11, 2006 in Odessa. He was born August 20, 1920 near Rising Star, Texas in Comanche County to William Ennis Tharp and Ethel Lou Folkner Tharp. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He married
Verna Howard Rankin in Abilene, Texas on January 21, 1947. They moved to Kermit, Texas in 1947 where he worked for Pure Oil Company, and in 1953 they moved to Jal, New Mexico where he worked for El Paso Natural Gas until his retirement in 1979. Mr. Tharp moved to Rising Star after his retirement, and later moved to Early, Texas where he resided until he moved to Odessa in January, 2004.
Survivors include sons and daughters in-law Douglas and Terri Tharp of Crowley, Texas, and Milton and Glena Tharp of Odessa, Texas; daughter and son-in-law Roberta and Chuck Owen of Gainesville, Texas: Grandchildren, Brenda Tharp of Odessa, Crystal Tharp and Jeremy Tharp of Crowley. Step-grandchildren; Kendra Corder of Sun City, California, Patrick Corder and Katie Engebretson of Odessa. Great-grandchildren; Aliyah and Jada Robinson of Odessa. Sisters and brothers-in law Ramona and Don Dudas of Rising Star and Lorena and Frank Eastwood of Corpus Christi, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a sister Eulala Peters and brothers Lawton, Farrell, and Dave Tharp.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Odessa Relay for Life.
Jerry Awalt
Andrews - Jerry Awalt, 61, of Andrews, a business owner, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, at Midland Memorial Hospital.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry Brewer officiating. Burial will be follow in the Andrews North cemetery. Arrangements are by McNett Funeral Home.
Jerry was born in Hobbs, N.M. He was a member of The City of Refuge Church.
SURVIVORS Wife, Connie Awalt of Andrews; son, Tim Awalt of Odessa; daughters, Tammi Land and Teri Grinslade, both of Andrews; brother, L.A. “Arch” Awalt of Sacramento, Calif.; sister, Mona Lee Coggan Hale of Tyler; and six grandchildren.
Maria Galindo Salgado
Fort Stockton - Maria Galindo Salgado, 78, of Fort Stockton, a truck stop custodian, died Jan. 6, 2006, in Odessa.
Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Monday at the Fort Stockton Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Agnes Catholic Church with the Rev. Floro Hinacay officiating. Arrangements are by the Fort Stockton Funeral Home.
She was born in Fort Stockton. She was Catholic.
SURVIVORS Daughter, Hortencia Phillips of Fort Stockton; brother, Amelio Salgado of Roswell, N.M.; sisters, Benina Salgado and Margarita Nanez, both of Fort Stockton; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
John Lee Smith
Kermit - John Lee Smith, 74, a truck driver, of Kermit, died Jan. 5, 2006, in Kermit.
Services are at 10 a.m. Monday at Kermit cemetery with the Rev. Dudley Mullins officiating. Arrangements are by Family Services Funeral Parlor.
He was born in Springdale, Ark.
SURVIVORS Sons, Gary Estep of Springdale, Ark., and Johnny Smith of Fayetteville, Ark.; daughters, Barbara King of Austin, Brenda Perez of Kermit and Susan Carpenter of Cookville; brothers, Fred Smith of Dardanelle, Ark., and Jack Smith and Joe Smith, both of Springdale, Ark.; sisters, Maxine Bookout of Rogers, Ark., Lois Meizner of Siliom Springs, Ark., and Marilyn Hale and Sherry Stephens, both of Springdale, Ark.; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Gaylord M. Worley
MIDLAND - Gaylord Morgan Worley, of Midland, who worked for a drilling company, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, in Midland.
Services are at 1 p.m. Monday at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Ellis Funeral Home.
He was born in Fairfield, Ill.
SURVIVORS Son, Jim Worley of The Colony; brothers, Robert Lee Worley of Abilene, and Thomas Earl Worley of Sycamore, Ill.; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Alta Ritchie Baker
Odessa - Alta Ritchie Baker, 96, a farmer, of Odessa, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, at Deerings Nursing Home.
She was born in Broken Bow, Neb. She was Baptist.
SURVIVORS Brother, Charles Doc Ritchie of Broken Bow, Neb.; sister, Luella Farritor of Broken Bow, Neb.; and five grandchildren.
Services are pending with Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Peggy Wilson English
ODESSA - Peggy Wilson English, 71, of Odessa, a retired teacher, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, at Midland Memorial Hospital.
Services are pending with Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
She was born in Longview.
SURVIVORS Daughter, Bonnie Dodson of Roswell, N.M.; brothers, William English of Odessa, Joe English of Denver City, and David English of Snyder; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Gracie Sage Tefertiller
MONAHANS - Gracie Sage Tefertiller, infant, of Monahans, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, at Odessa Regional Hospital.
Services are pending with Harkey Family Funeral Services.
SURVIVORS Father, Leif Tefertiller of Monahans and mother, Sheila Tefertiller of Monahans.
Dr. John Kantor
ANDREWS - Dr. John Kantor, 81, of Albuquerque, N.M. a medical doctor, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005, at an Albuquerque hospital.
A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Monday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with the Rev. James Bridges officiating. Burial will follow at the Andrews North cemetery. Arrangements are by McNett Funeral Home.
He was born in Sergeant, Neb. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was Catholic.
SURVIVORS Sons, John Kantor Jr. of Canyon, Joe Kantor of Albuquerque, N.M., and Ted Kantor of Mexia; daughter, Lori of Arlington; brother, Joseph R. Kantor of Corvallis, Ore.; sister, Doris B. Kantor, of Chicago; and six grandchildren.
