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Helen L. Whitman
FORT STOCKTON - Helen L. Whitman, 100, of Fort Stockton, a homemaker, died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2005, in Fort Stockton.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jim Miles officiating. Burial will be at East Hill cemetery. Arrangements are by Fort Stockton Funeral Home.
She was born in Cherokee, Iowa. She was Presbyterian.
SURVIVORS Son, Richard E. Gray of Galveston; daughter, Kathryn Calhoun of Dallas; and three grandchildren.
Royce Dan Noble
MARFA - Royce Dan Noble, 62, of Presidio, died Monday, Sept. 26, 2005, at Big Bend Regional Medical Center in Alpine.
Services are pending with Memorial Funeral Home of Marfa.
Myrtle Fay Brown
ODESSA - Myrtle Fay Brown, 83, of Odessa, a homemaker, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, at Avalon Place in Odessa.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Faith Tabernacle Assembly of God Church. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Pruitt’s Chapel cemetery in Hornbeck, La. Arrangements are by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
She was born in Vernon Parrish, La. She was a member of the Assembly of God.
SURVIVORS Sons, Charles R. Brown of Odessa and Artie Lynn Brown of LaPort; daughter, Vivian Marie Bunch of Odessa; stepmother, Cleola Tilley of Burr Ferry, La; brother, Eddie Tilley of De Ridder, La; and two sisters, Betty Jean and Nelda Ruth; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Rubie Louise Kelley
MONAHANS - Rubie Louise Kelley, 83, of Monahans, a retired schoolteacher, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, at Monahans Managed Care Center.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church with the Revs. Max Browning and Bill Sylskar officiating. Burial will follow at Monahans Memorial cemetery. Arrangements are by Martinez-Smith & Miller Funeral Home & Crematory.
She was born in Magnolia, Ark. She was Methodist.
SURVIVORS Husband, C.B. “Doc” Kelley of Monahans; son, Joe Kelley of Monahans; daughters, Ann Kelley Burrow of Dallas and Nancy Kelley Marshall of Cleburne; four grandchildren’ 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Jo Mosolete ‘Mossie’ LeMaster
MIDLAND - Jo Mosolete “Mossie” LeMaster, 68, of Midland, a –schoolteacher, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, in Midland.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Midland with Gary Dyer officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa. Arrangements are by Ellis Funeral Home.
She was born in Austin. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Midland.
SURVIVORS Husband, Dr. David R. LeMaster of Midland; children, Chyree Mosolete LeMaster of Kissimmee, Fla., Dr. David J. LeMaster of Houston and Marvin A.B. LeMaster of Dallas; and sister, Sue Allen-Keese of Brownwood.
Luva Glenn Waldrop
ODESSA - Luva Glenn Waldrop, 88, of Odessa, died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, at her residence in Odessa.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hubbard-Kelly Chapel. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
She was born in Baird. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church.
SURVIVORS Husband, J.A. Waldrop of Odessa; son, David L. Waldrop of Odessa; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Gerald Phelps
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS - Gerald Phelps, 68, a retired tire company employee, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, in North Richland Hills.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial will be Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.
SURVIVORS Wife, Selma Phelps of North Richland Hills; sons, Lee Phelps of North Richland Hills and Russell Phelps of Irving; daughters, Paula Brownlee of Fort Worth and D’Ann Clark of Odessa; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Foyce Cleo Maxwell
Odessa - Foyce Cleo Maxwell, 79, passed away February 13th, 2006 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas.
Cleo was born October 23rd, 1926 in Vernon, Texas to Frank H. Chadwick and Onis Tucker Chadwick. She worked as a loving and caring nurse in addition to raising her family, and was a life long, active member of the Calvary Baptist Church.
Cleo is predeceased by her husband; Malcolm C. Maxwell; a son Frank H. Copeland and a brother, Howard Lee Chadwick.
Mrs. Maxwell is survived by her daughter; Anna Marie Jennings and her husband James T. Jennings Jr. and grandson, James Traynor Jennings III, all of Hernando, Mississippi; granddaughter Laura Jennings Todd and her husband Michael A.Todd and great-grandson Carson Michael Todd all of Lakeland, Tennessee; close friends, Carolyn Newport and Fern Crosby of Odessa, Texas, and many good friends, and numerous family members.
Memorials can be made to Odyssey Health Care and Calvary Baptist Church in Odessa, Texas.
The family will have a visitation from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15th, 2006 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 16th, 2006 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Brother James Bishop officiating. Interment will follow immediately at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
Bobbie LaVerne McCurry
10-13-1926 – 02-12-2006
ODESSA - Bobbie McCurry was called home to her Father on the 12th of February 2006. Bobbie fought a short but valiant battle with cancer. Always strong and positive, she joked that the dizziness she experienced was “being a dizzy blonde” and the fatigue she had after radiation treatments, “being lazy”. Bobbie found unbelievable strength in her love for the Lord. That strength and love will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Bobbie will lie in state on Wednesday, the 15th of February and a formal visitation will be held between 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, the 15th of February, 2006 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home; and graveside funeral services will be held on Thursday, the 16th of February, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens, conducted by Roy Smalling of the 6th and Jackson Church of Christ.
In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be made in her honor to the American Cancer Society.
Bobbie Reynolds was born in Breckenridge, and raised in Lamesa, Texas, the fourth daughter of Sidney F. “Slim” and Carrie Estelle (Sanders) Reynolds. She left high school to marry her sweetheart Eric V. Dunn, Jr. who was later killed in the Army Air Corps while stationed in Europe during World War II and left her with a young son; Glenn E. Dunn. After a year she remarried
a Navyman, Archie R. McCurry, traveled the world as a navy wife and bore another son; Gary W. McCurry. After the retirement of Archie in 1971, they settled their family in Odessa, where Bobbie obtained her GED and returned to work as a draftsperson for Southwestern Bell Telephone. She retired in 1992.
Bobbie is preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Eric V. Dunn Jr. and Archie R. McCurry; her youngest son, Gary W. McCurry; and sister Hazel Dunn.
Mrs. McCurry is survived by her son, Glenn E. Dunn and wife Ineke of Austin, TX; daughter-in-law, Sheridan McCurry of Lubbock, TX; her sisters, Fern Eudy of Odessa, Margie Stotler of Franklin, TN, and Sidney Estelle Rasure and husband Richard of Goodland, KS; grandchildren, Marita Dunn of Austin, TX, Elke Ursin and husband August of Sanford, FL, Christopher and Stephen McCurry both of Lubbock, TX and Marvin Michael McCurry of San Antonio.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
Herminia (Minnie) Espinosa
El Paso - Herminia (Minnie) Espinosa, age 73, went with the Lord Monday, February 13, 2006 at Alliance Hospital in Odessa, TX. She was born April 25, 1932 to Guadalupe and Rudolpho Espinosa in El Paso. She was raised by her sister, Julia Bencomo. She was a devout Catholic, who lived for her daughter, granddaughters and family. She worked and retired from Luby’s Cafeteria after 35 years, and enjoyed a splendid retirement. She will be missed and always loved. She is preceded in death by her parents and beloved brother. She is survived by Daughter, Jenny and husband, Tony Enriquez, and granddaughters Joshua Ann Martinez and Justine Marie Enriquez and missed by her three angels. Services pending with Hillcrest Funeral Home in El Paso, TX.
David Thomas O’Reilly
Odessa - David Thomas O’Reilly was born March 16, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois. While David was still very young, his parents, Tom and Rita O’Reilly, moved their family from Chicago to Odessa, Texas.
David graduated from Permian High School, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas Permian Basin.
His gentle manner, calm nature, handsome demeanor, and great sense of humor were apparent especially in the years as store manager for Zale’s Jewelers, and again as the store manager for the opening of Friedman’s Jewelers in the mall. His integrity, determination, dependability, and his quick wit served many well while he was a salesman for Compressor Systems, Inc., and notably more so, recently, as a senior drilling fluids engineer with Newpark Drilling Fluids in Midland Texas.
He was a hard worker, and a true family man. In 1986, David married
Cathy Steele in a civil ceremony, and in 1987, they were united in holy matrimony. David was blessed with 3 children, Shea, Callye, and Dylan.
David enjoyed life, especially laughter, and being able to put a smile on the face of others, even his hospice nurse, Darlene. His endurance, attitude, strength, and faith during his struggle with cancer were aptly described by his kind physician, Dr. Timothy George, as “admirable”. He passed away peacefully at home with his family and close friends on Friday, February 10, 2006.
His family extends an invitation to join them in praising the Lord in thanksgiving for his life. A rosary recitation will be held in the chapel at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors on Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 7 o’clock p.m. Father Mark Woodruff will celebrate a funeral mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 1t 2 o’clock p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2006.
Cherishing David’s life are his wife of nearly 20 years, Cathy, and his children, Shea, Callye, and Dylan, along with his only sister, Shannon, brothers, Tom and wife, Michelle, and Tim and wife, Missy. David is survived also by many dear relatives and friends, and by his loving nieces and nephews, including on very special God son.
Honoring the family as pallbearers are David Wood, Tom Griffard, Dwane McQuitty, Jimmy Patterson, Ken Anthony, and Shane Simpson.
Please join the family in loving remembrance of David and share with them memories of him during visitation hours; Tuesday, February 14, 2006, 2pm-4:30pm, and 6pm-8:30pm at the funeral home.
Donations may be made in David’s memory to Home Hospice of Odessa.
And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
I Corinthians 13:13
Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Mildred Franklin
Odessa - Funeral services for Mildred Franklin, 99, of Odessa will be Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at 10:00 AM at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel. For the past four years a resident of Crowley, LA, and prior to that a 50 year resident of Odessa, she passed away at Southwind Assisted Living in Crowley, LA at 8:00 AM on Monday, March 6, 2006, just 7 days before her 100th birthday. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens following the service.
She is survived by her daughter, Glora Jean Franklin, and a nephew, Jack E. Smith of Crowley, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bryan Franklin, a son, Robert Leon Franklin, three brothers and two sisters.
Memorial donations may be sent to the charity of the donors choice or to the American Heart Association. Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home, 601 N. Alleghaney Ave. Odessa, TX is in charge of arrangements.
Bicente ‘Ben’ Gaitan Jr.
Odessa - Bicente “Ben” Gaitan Jr., 74, of Odessa. Although Ben passed onto heaven to reunite with his departed family and his lord Jesus Christ on March 5, 2006 at Medical Center Hospital. He will always be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will always have a special place in the hearts of many who loved him.
He was born on April 15, 1931 in Sterling City, TX to Bicente Gaitan Sr. and Petra Gaitan. He was a member of the Lions club and American Legion of Odessa. Mass will be held on Wednesday March 8, 2006 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church at 11 A.M. with Ft. Mark Woodruff officiating. Interment with Military Honors with VFW post # 4372 will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Rosary will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at 7:00 P.M. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
He is survived his wife Frances Gaitan of Odessa, daughter Donna Munoz of Odessa; granddaughters Kimberly Munoz, Leslie Munoz both of Odessa; Brother Manuel Gaitan of Houston; Sisters Sonona Lujan of Sterling City and Albesa Parades of San Antonio, TX.
Services are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
June Guess
Odessa - June Guess, age 69 passed away Friday, March 3, 2006, at her residence in Odessa.
She was born June 5, 1936, to Virgil C. and Helena (Tidwell) Harrison in Houston, TX. She was a REALTOR and a member of the Sixth and Jackson Church of Christ. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Sam Houston State University.
June was a child of God, a Christian. She was a mother, sister, aunt and a friend and affectionately known as “Aunt June.” She was a businesswoman of integrity, a lady of beauty and elegance wrapped in the fine fabric of wisdom. We are blessed because June brought her love and left it.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and her daughter, Michaele Jill Britsch in 1983.
She is survived by her sister, Barbara Wilkins and husband, Don of Fort Worth, TX; niece and nephews, Twain Wilkins and wife, Denise of Castle Rock, CO; Donette Wilson and husband, Stephen of Brisbane, Australia; and Derek Wilkins and wife, Amy of Concord, NC; and great-nieces and nephews, Cordie Wilkins, Elise Wilkins, Nathan Wilson and Hannah Wilson.
June taught school at Pease and Reagan Elementary Schools in Odessa for 16 years. June entered the real estate business in 1977. In 1981 she opened her own firm as June Guess, REALTORS, later becoming June Guess, REALTORS/Better Homes & Gardens. In 1989, June Guess and Gary Sims merged real estate companies becoming Co-owners/ Brokers of Sims & Guess REALTORS.
June was elected President of the Odessa Board of REALTORS in 1987 and 1998. She received numerous career designations and awards including REALTOR of the Year, Lawyers Title Award, Women’s Council of REALTORS Women of the Year, Girl Scouts of the Permian Basin Women of Distinction Award, Certified Residential Specialist, Certified Real Estate Brokerage, Studies of Advance Real Estate Studies, Graduate Residential Real Estate, and Accredited Buyer Representative.
She was active in numerous civic, community and church organizations over the years including 6th and Jackson Church of Christ Woman’s Ministries, Texas Tech Health Science Center Advisory Board, UTPB Business Advisory Board, Hospice of Odessa, Hospice of the Southwest, Odessa Rotary Club, Odessa Chamber of Commerce, Midland-Odessa Symphony, Midland-Odessa Retirement Endeavor, Odessa Panhellenic, Permian Playhouse, ECISD Education Foundation, and others.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at Sixth and Jackson Church of Christ with Royce Smalling officiating and Twain Wilkins assisting. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the Florida College, Odessa Christian School, or to Hospice of Odessa.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
