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Ruby June ‘Bee Bee’ Henderson
Odessa - Ruby June “Bee Bee” Henderson, 75, of Odessa, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, at her residence.
Services are pending with Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Manuela Long
Monahans - Manuela Long, 89, of Monahans, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2005, at Monahans Managed Care Center.
Services are pending with Martinez-Smith & Miller Funeral Chapel & Crematory of Monahans.
Sharon Wright
Odessa - Sharon Wright, 57, of Odessa, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, at Hospice House.
Services are pending with Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapels & Crematory.
Estor Moreno Zapata
Odessa - Estor Moreno Zapata, 60, of Odessa, died Friday, Dec. 23, 2005, at Medical Center Hospital.
Services are pending with Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapels & Crematory.
Lowelle E. Brister
Castroville - Lowelle E. Brister, age 88, of Castroville, TX, passed away Feb. 4, 2006 in Castroville. Lowelle was born Feb. 15, 1917, in Electra, TX to the late Elbert S. and Essye Louise Sims Brister. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Laurelle Brister and Howelle Keith Brister; sisters, Montrelle Bacon and Mozelle Schmidt. Survivors include his wife, Ann Burnett Brister of Castroville, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Betty Brister and Marshall Patton of Bandera, TX; granddaughter, Melanie Mazur and husband Robert of Bayfield, CO; great grandsons, Sloan Mazur and Lance Mazur; sister, Jaunelle Kohl and her husband Jack of Brenham, TX and numerous nieces and nephews. Lowelle and Ann were married
on February 18, 1938, in Lubbock. He graduated from Electra High School in 1934 and from Texas Tech in 1941 with a BS in Geology. He served in the United States Navy during WWII. Mr. Brister worked for Gulf Oil Corp. for 37 years. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 430 in Odessa and also a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Odessa. He had many friends and was a wonderful dancer. Memorial Service will be held on Monday, Feb. 13, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home in Castroville. The Tondre-Guinn Chapel will open at 12:00 noon prior to the Memorial Service. The family suggests memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com.
Ralph W. Blasi
Fort Worth - Ralph W. Blasi, 57, a longtime practicing internist, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, at his home after a brief illness.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, January 31, 2006, in the chapel at Robertson Mueller Harper. The Rev. Andrew Decker of University United Methodist Church officiated. Dr. Blasi was laid to rest in Independence Chapel in Greenwood Memorial Park. Bearers of his casket were: Bill Lowry, Peter McDougall, Mike Paddock, Lee Bloemendal, Charles Roach and Lee Taylor. Eulogists were: Phil Fouche, Jim Lovelace and Dr. Bob McGehee.
Dr. Blasi’s family suggests that in lieu of flowers, friends may honor his name by making contributions to a charity of choice.
Born on Aug. 20, 1948, in Kemmerer, Wyo., Ralph William Blasi was the son of Frank and Edith Potter Blasi. He graduated from Permian High School before attending the University of Texas at Austin. Ralph attended the University of Texas Medical School at Galveston where he received the Gold Headed Cane award and was elected to Alpha Omega Honorary Medical Society. He practiced medicine in Fort Worth for 28 years, being board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
In addition to his medical practice, Ralph loved life and had many outside interests. In years past he was very active in golf; owned cutting horses and actively participated in cutting horse competitions where he won many championship buckles; and in recent years had a great interest in owning and riding collector edition Big Dog and Harley-Davidson custom motorcycles.
Ralph lived life to the fullest and had many true friends from all walks of life. He was a dedicated doctor who took care of those in need. He will be very sadly missed.
Survivors: Wife, Jane Aves-Blasi and her daughters, Jacqueline and Jessica; parents, Frank and Edith Blasi of Odessa; sister, Barbara Blasi Taylor and her husband, Lee of Muskogee, Okla.; niece, Edye Taylor; also family pets, Josie and Binky.
Johnny Mack Copeland
Odessa - Graveside services for Johnny Mack Copeland, age 58 of Odessa will be held on Wednesday February 8, 2006 at 10:00 AM at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Danny Copeland officiating. He was born on November 27, 1947 in Coleman, Texas. His parents were J.C. Copeland and Jimmie Wooten, his father preceded him in death. Johnny served in the United States Marines and received the National Defense Service Medal and a Rifle Medal. His last assignment on duty was at the 9th Separate Bulk Fuel Company at Camp Pendleton, California.
After leaving the military Johnny returned to Odessa, where he has lived since. Johnny is survived by his daughters; Kimberly Horn of Granbury and Missy Copeland who is stationed in Iraq, his mother; Jimmy Wooten of Odessa, brothers; Ricky J Copeland and wife Sheryl of Ft. Worth, Danny J. Copeland and wife Jeannie of Springtown, sister; Doris Gates and husband Paul of Odessa, grandchildren; Blake McMichael and Jessica McMichael both of Granbury, numerous nieces and nephew and lots of beloved friends.
Services by Odessa Funeral Home.
Jess Wilbur Chisum
Odessa - Jess Wilbur Chisum, 89, of Odessa, passed away on February 6, 2006, at Texas State Veterans Home in Big Spring. He was born on June 7, 1916 in Altus, Oklahoma to Jess G. and Bessie Steele Chisum. He married
Lois Marie Ketchie on February 8, 1948 in West Los Angeles, California.
After graduating from Altus High School, he moved to Los Angeles where he worked in a paper factory and attended junior college at night. He worked for Douglas Aircraft from 1940 until 1944 helping build bombers and transport planes during World War II. He then joined the Army and proudly served his country as a corporal in the 80th Chemical Motar Battalion in the Philippine Islands. After his discharge from the Army, he returned to Douglas Aircraft where he met his future bride.
He and Lois moved to Odessa in 1948 where he joined his father in the cabinet business. He owned and operated Chisum Cabinet Works until 1965. He then began a career in insurance sales. He achieved his CLU designation and served as president of the Permian Basin Chapter of Certified Life Underwriters in 1983-84. He retired from Mackey and Associates in 1999. He was a long-time member of the Odessa Downtown Lion’s Club. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason.
Jess was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Odessa, where he served on many committees. In 1954, he chaired the committee that designed the sanctuary’s stained glass “Rose Window.”
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and two sisters. Jess is survived by his wife, Lois Chisum of Odessa; three sons, Michael Chisum and his wife Marsha of Claremore, Oklahoma, Doug Chisum and his wife Virginia of Odessa, and Gary Chisum and his wife Cindy of Houston; four grandchildren, Monica Pollard and husband Brian of Lubbock, Clayton Chisum and wife Holly of Fort Worth, Ashley Hulme and husband Micah of Mildenhall Air Force Base, England, and Nicole Chisum of Houston; and one great-grandson, Corban Chisum of Fort Worth.
The family will receive friends at a visitation on Thursday, February 9th, from 6:30 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. at Frank Wilson Funeral Directors. Funeral services are set for 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10th at First Baptist Church of Odessa. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Harold Franklin Baker
Odessa - Harold Franklin Baker, 72, passed away Monday, February 6th, 2006 in San Angelo, Texas.
Harold was born on July 21st, 1933 in Rotan, Texas to Charles E. Baker and Anna Laura Hittson Baker, who preceded him in death along with a brother, Loyd Baker, and wife Winona Baker.
After attending the Odessa Public Schools, Harold graduated from Odessa High School and attended Sul Ross University. Mr. Baker served in the United States Army during the Korean War and retired as Vice President from ‘Control Equipment’ in Odessa.
Mr. Baker is survived by his wife; Gloria Baker of Fulton Texas, a sister; Lenora Speegle of Cisco, Texas; nephews, Robert Speegle of Bedford, Texas and Charles Baker of Ft. Worth, Texas and a niece; Dena Moore of Austin, Texas.
Visitation for Mr. Baker will be all day on Wednesday, February 8th, 2006 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 9th, 2006 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Reverend Jimmy Braswell officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
Perry Dyke Culp
ODESSA - Perry Dyke Culp, 48, loving husband, father, brother and son, went to be with his Lord on February 4, 2006. Dyke fought a tremendous battle to overcome the effects of a rare heart disease he had since birth and never lost his will to live.
Dyke was born on October 3, 1957 in Plainview, Texas and moved to Andrews, Texas in 1958. He graduated from Andrews High School in 1976 and some of his fondest memories and dearest friends are from his schoolboy days in Andrews. Dyke loved all sports and participated in many athletic activities at an early age until he received a heart pacemaker at the young age of 13. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing with his family and friends.
Dyke married
Connie Smith, on August 28, 1981 in Andrews. She was the love of his life and remained faithfully by his side throughout his illness.
Dyke received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Angelo State University in 1981 and moved to Odessa soon thereafter. He worked in the oilfield service and supply industry for 25 years for McElvoy-Willis, Cameron, and Taylor Tools. He loved his work and the relationships he developed and worked tirelessly to provide for his family.
Dyke was baptized by his father-in-law, C.A. Smith, at Southside Church of Christ in Andrews. He was an active member of University Boulevard Church of Christ in Odessa and he had a tremendous love for his Lord and Savior. His life exemplified his Christian faith and this is the legacy he will leave with his family and friends. Our hearts are broken with the loss of Dyke but we celebrate the life of a wonderful Christian man who lived with devotion, commitment, strength and courage.
Dyke was preceded in death by his father, Joe Ray Culp in 1967; his daughter, Katlyn Jo Culp in 1991; and his grandparents. He is survived by his loving wife, Connie, and wonderful children Kyndall, Landon and Kallie; his parents, Bubba and Patsy Hoermann of Andrews; his brothers Tim Culp and wife Annette of Midland, Trey Culp of Andrews, and Kip Culp and wife Missi of Lamesa; father and mother-in-law C.A. and Iva Jo Smith of Andrews; and brothers-in-law Dale Smith and wife Sabrina of Midland and Randall Smith and wife Tammy of Odessa; and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. Special thanks to Uncle Pen and Aunt Helen for their loving care and support for the past 2 years.
The family will receive friends at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors in Odessa, on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. A service to honor and celebrate Dyke’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at Sixth & Jackson Church of Christ in Odessa under the direction of Ministers Mike Oestmann and C.A. Smith. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day — and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” II Timothy 4:7,8.
Richard Fawcett
KERRVILLE - Dr. Richard Fawcett of Kerrville, Texas, died at home Friday afternoon, February 3, 2006, after a brief battle with malignant melanoma. He was 75 years old.
He had requested there be no funeral services or viewing, as he had willed his body to research at the University of Texas School of Medicine in San Antonio.
Dr. Fawcett was a native of Kirkwood, Missouri, and graduated from high school there. He attended Drury College on an athletic scholarship, served in the U.S. Air Force, and then received his B. S. Degree from the University of Missouri. He was employed at Oak Ridge Atomic Laboratory and taught at Central Missouri State College, the University of Arizona, and Texas A & M, where he received his Ph.D. degree in 1969. Dr. Fawcett taught for 25 years at Eastern New Mexico University where he met his wife Dr. Penny Stewart. Upon their retirement, the couple moved to Kerrville in 1996.
Dr. Fawcett is survived by his wife Penny; daughter Richelle Fawcett (Mrs. Chuck) Longo of Comanche, Texas; sister Claire (Mrs. Thomas) Martin of Belleville, Illinois; brother Donald Fawcett of Los Angeles, California; and stepdaughters Helen Currie (Mrs. Jon) Husband and grandson Sam Husband of Odessa, Texas; Susan Currie (Mrs. Felton) Suthon of Metairie, Louisiana; Millibeth Currie (Mrs. Bill) Basco, and grandchildren, Adelaide, Will, and Emmeline Basco of Moount Pleasant, South Carolina; cousins Marilyn Fawcett (Mrs. Alan) Sorenson of San Antonio and Dr. Roy (Bettye) Martin of Fort Worth.
Dr. Richard Fawcett, our “Clown Angel” will be sorely missed by his family, former students, friends and all whom he touched with his humor.
The family suggests that remembrances be made to the Peterson Hospice, 1121 Broadway, Kerrville, Texas 78028.
The family invites you to send condolences at www.grimesfuneralchapels.com by selecting the “Send Condolence” link.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville.
David Harold King
Big Spring - David Harold King, 74, of Big Spring died Sunday, February 5, 2006, at his home after a long illness.
David was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, of February 28, 1931. He was the youngest of eight children. He was educated in Catholic schools and finished high school at the Corpus Christi College Academy. After high school, he was drafted and served in the U.S. Army in Europe. He attended college on the G.I. Bill supplemented by his own hard work. He started Del Mar College in Corpus Christi in 1953, receiving an Associate of Arts degree, and then went to Texas Arts and Industries University for his Bachelor’s in 1956 and M.A. degree in 1958. He married
Susan Craven, a classmate from Del Mar, in the Corpus Christi Cathedral in August of 1958.
David taught in the public schools of Corpus Christi and Driscoll, Texas as well as summer courses at Del Mar, until he and his wife came to teach at Howard College in Big Spring in 1966. David taught History and Government at Howard College for thirty years, until he retired after teaching thousands of students.
David was always very active in his church, serving as member of the school board and later principal of the Catholic school at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Big Spring. He was especially active in religious education.
When the Roman Catholic Church began ordaining a few married
men as permanent deacons, he was the first man in the San Angelo Diocese to appeal to the bishop to be considered for the diaconate, and was appointed to a committee to set up a suggested course of study. He and his wife and some other lay people as well as a group of nuns and priests developed such a curriculum. Bishop Steven Levin started the program with a group of more than 30 men as candidates. David and Wayne Rock of Big Spring were ordained two years later at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. David and his wife taught a few classes in the second group of deacon candidates.
After his son, William, became a member of the Big Spring Police Department, David received permission to attend the Big Spring Police Academy. At the time, he was 57 and was the oldest person to go through a police academy in Texas. As expected, he excelled in the academic part. He worked as a non-paid volunteer reserve officer for the B.S.P.D. for years, often working full time in the summers when he was not teaching.
David continued his education in criminal justice by yet another college degree — one in criminal justice from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. He eventually received a Master’s Certificate in Criminal Justice from the state of Texas.
After his retirement from Howard College, he was a reserve officer for the Howard County Sheriff’s Department as long as he was in good enough health to do so.
David is survived by his wife, Susan, his daughter Elizabeth Treece and her husband William Treece, his son, William King and wife Wanda, and four grandchildren: Sterling King, Kristin King, Geoffrey Treece and Judith Treece, all of Big Spring.
He is survived by one brother, Roy King and his wife Rose of South Texas, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
David will be remembered by his family, friends, and his many students for his kindness, his generous spirit, his dedication to education, his love of jokes, his gift of making friends, his passion for justice and fair play, his courage, and the strength and dignity and jokes with which he faced his final illness.
His family suggests memorial gifts to the David and Susan King Endowment Fund, c/o Jan Foresyth, 1001 Birdwell Lane, Big Spring, Texas, 79720, of to the donor’s favorite charity.
Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI, will preside at the 7:00 PM wake service at Myers & Smith Chapel in Big Spring Tuesday evening. The Funeral Mass will be at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Big Spring Wednesday at 2:00 PM. Father Barry McLean, friend of the family, will officiate. Since David wished to be cremated, there will be no graveside service.
Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
Ora Mae Meli
Odessa - Ora Mae Meli, 75, of Fort Stockton, a homemaker, died Saturday, March 11, 2006, in Odessa.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Jim Miles officiating. Burial will be at East Hill cemetery. Arrangements are by Fort Stockton Funeral Home.
She was born in Sabinal and was Presbyterian.
Survivors Husband, John Meli of Fort Stockton; son, Bobby Felts of Big Spring; daughter, Vicki Kime of San Angelo; sisters, Viva McDevitt of El Paso, Barbara Henley of Dallas and Mary Whetstone of Webb City, Mo.; and five grandchildren.
