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Mildred Odell ‘Millie’ Thomas
Odessa - Mildred Odell “Millie” Thomas was born on June 3, 1921 to Hugh B. and Maggie Bachhofer in Ringling, Oklahoma. She was married
to Ira R.D. Thomas on Nov. 19, 1938. They moved to Odessa, TX in 1957. He worked on a drilling rig and she became a cosmetologist.
Her parents, 2 brothers and 1 sister and her husband of over 50 years preceded her in death.
Her only living sister is Mrs. Pat Velma} Robinson of Lubbock, Texas. One daughter and one son, 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren also survive her. They are Peggy and her husband Don Meekins of Broken Arrow, OK, and their daughter, Kerry Garner of Cedarville, AR., Stanley Thomas and wife Donna of Odessa, their children and grandchildren are; Mike Thomas and wife Tina of Lubbock, and their son Blake; and Melissa Wilkins and her husband Stan of Midland, and their 2 children, Matthew and Lauren.
There will be a visitation with family 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2006 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Rev. Ivy Shelton officiating.
Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Helen Lois Wright
Marble Falls - Helen Lois Wright, 80, of Sweeny, Texas passed away Monday, April 24, 2006 in Sweeny. Helen was born August 9, 1925 in Ballenger, TX to Alfred and Emma Crager. One of 10 children, she grew up in a loving and happy family.
She married
Clifton C. Wright on June 5, 1942. During World War II, she served her country by working in the Pentagon for General George Marshall. Helen and Clifton settled in Odessa, TX after the war. They raised their three children, Richard, Ronnie and Shari, in Odessa. They were loyal and active members of the First Assembly of God Church in Odessa.
After their retirement, Helen and Clifton moved to Granite Shoals, TX where they enjoyed a number of happy years before his death. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Marble Falls, TX.
Helen is survived by 2 sons, Richard C. Wright and his wife, Doris, of Sweeny, TX, Ronald G. Wright and his wife, Genevia, of Sweeny, TX; 1 daughter, Shari K. Gordon and her husband, Richard, of Burkburnett, TX; 1 brother, Aden M. Crager of Muskogee, OK; 6 grandchildren, Christy Cummins and husband, Jerry, of Kingwood, TX, Richard (Rick) Wright II and wife, Sara, of Sweeny, TX, Rachel Chilton and husband, William, of Salvisa, KY, Heather Wright of Sweeny, TX, Erin Polk and husband, Shawn, of Wichita Falls, TX, and Robert Gordon of Dallas, TX; 8 great grandchildren, Zachary, Emily and Austin Cummins of Kingwood, TX, Clayton Reichert, Mazzie and Noel Wright of Sweeny, TX, and Huntley and Emmaly Chilton of Salvisa, KY.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Emma Crager, and her husband of 54 years, Clifton, 7 brothers, 1 sister and one great grandchild, Ashley Cummins.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM Thursday, April 27, 2006, in the First Assembly of God Church in Marble Falls with Rev. Kenneth Womack officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeland Hills Memorial Park under the direction of Edgar Funeral Home, Marble Falls, TX.
Active pallbearers will be Rick Wright, Robert Gordon, Jerry Cummins, William Chilton, Dwayne Sparks and Shawn Polk.
Services entrusted to Edgar Funeral Home, Marble Falls, Texas.
Willie B ‘Billie’ Jasper Nugent
Odessa - Willie B “Billie” Jasper Nugent, 91, passed peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2006, in Midland, Texas.
She was born on January 22, 1915, in Cleveland, Texas, where she grew up. Mrs. Nugent graduated from high school in Cleveland and attended Stephen F. Austin in Nacogdoches, Texas. She was preceded in death by her brother, Talmadge Jasper, her father, Henry Seward Jasper, her mother, Irene Thomas Jasper and her husband, Lenville Coleman (Sonny) Nugent. Sonny and Billie were married
in Levelland, Texas, on May 16, 1939. They complemented one another perfectly in marriage and enjoyed traveling both domestically and abroad, including several fascinating years spent in Libya. Billie was a genteel soul and delighted in maintaining a happy and orderly family life. She was a constant source of good cheer to her family and friends and a valuable member of her church and community. Her kind and generous spirit will be greatly missed by all.
Billie is survived by her sisters, Russie Bagley and Sylvia Louise Rhoden, her brother Henry Seward Jasper, Jr., her daughter, Barbara Scribner, and husband Bob, her son David Lynn Nugent and wife Ethyl Lynne, four grandsons, Kevin Scribner, Steve Scribner and wife, Lisa, David Scribner and Todd Nugent and wife, Tristan, and one granddaughter, Amy Green and husband, Brian. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2006, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Ronnie White officiating.
Services entrusted to Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home.
Mary ‘Cuca’ White
Odessa - Mary “Cuca” White, 57, died Friday, April 21, 2006 in Odessa.
She was born July 4th, 1948 to Pascual and Audelia Munoz in Alpine, Texas.
She is survived by her husband, Robert White, seven children; Carol Gomez, Dorothy White, Robert White, JoAnn Velasquez, Eddie White, Joe Eric White, Jeremy “Coon” White, five brothers; Joe Munoz, Pascual Munoz, Andy Munoz, Jose “Pepe” Munoz, Ruben Munoz, two sisters; Dolores “Nana” Hernandez, Sandy “Gringa” Ramirez; 14 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and an enormous uniquely loved circle of friends.
“Cuca-Mamo-Mary-Mother White”, as many of us knew her was no doubt a divine creation of the Lord, truly, magnificently and wonderfully made. For all whom she shared life with gained much of Christ’s love through her wisdom, her knowledge and the unconditional love she expressed. She had Christ’s servant heart and her in faith in Christ saw to it that none of life’s challenges superceded that grand faith and trust that she had in her Big God. We will miss our beloved greatly but are comforted in knowing that the Lord whom consoles us this day, knows all too well the magnitude of our pain, and the emptiness in our hearts, for He gave up His only begotten Son, at one time for the saving of many lives. It is through this loss that we’ve come to understand and respect God’s timing and we rejoice this day knowing that our precious wife, mother, sister, grandma, mamo, nana and friend is home and will have eternal life forever.
May God abundantly bless you, The White Family.
Services will be held 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at the Templo Betania DeLas Asambleas De Dios, 1315 S. Jackson St, Odessa, Texas, with the Pastor Roberto Sabas officiating. A prayer service will be at 7:00 P.M> Monday at the church, Pastor Daniel Stephens officiating. Burial will be in Rosehill cemetery under the direction of Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapels & Crematory.
Viewing and visitation will take place Sunday until service time Tuesday at the church, located at 1315 S. Jackson St. in Odessa.
Craig A. Johnson
Ponca City, Okla. - Craig A. Johnson, former resident, of Ponca City, died Saturday morning, March 25, 2006 in Odessa, TX. He was 35.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 2pm on Friday, March 31, 2006 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ponca City with the Rev. John Michalicka, celebrant, presiding. Burial will follow in the St. Mary’s cemetery.
A Vigil service will be held at 7pm, Thursday, March 30th in the chapel of the Trout Funeral Home.
Craig A. Johnson was born Aug. 1, 1970 in Houston, TX, the son of Elmore and Joyce Johnson. He grew up in Ponca City, graduating from Ponca City High School in 1989.
He attended Central State University and was a graduate of Lanier Technology of Atlanta, GA. He was a police officer with the Roswell Police Department for five years prior to moving to Odessa, TX. At the time of his death, he was a full time student studying for his safety and environmental degree.
Growing up he attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church where he served as an acolyte. He was an Eagle Scout. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and was on the National Dean’s List.
Survivors include his mother, Joyce Johnson formerly of Ponca City; one sister and her husband, Erin and Tom Roland of Odessa, TX; one brother and his wife, Christian and Theresa Johnson of Cumming, GA; two nieces and seven nephews that were very special to him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Elmore E. Johnson, Jr., and maternal and paternal grandparents.
Casket bearers will be Richard Ashlock, Darrel Dye, Gary Feil, Carl Giddens, Andy Longoria, Bill Schula, Johnny Wilson and Louis Wolfe.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Oklahoma Research and Medical Foundation (heart), 825 NE 13th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73104.
Mildred Bearden Clemmons
Odessa - Mildred Bearden Clemmons, age 72 of Odessa, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at home after a lengthy illness. She was born in Kelton, TX. to Kelly & Jewel Bearden on September 27, 1933.
Mildred enjoyed going to concerts and loved her country music. She was a member of the OHS ‘52ers, she was a member of the Alan Jackson & Willie Nelson fan clubs, and she was also a member of the Rodeo Cowboy Alumni. Many people were recipients of her acts of kindness and generosity and found her to be a true and faithful friend.
Mildred took care of her mother for 4 years, enabling her to remain in her own home. She also cared for her grandsons during their early years.
She was preceded in death by her father, Kelly Bearden and husband, Harold Clemmons.
Survivors include: 3 sons, Jerry House of Chandler, Terry House of Odessa and Steven Ray and wife Zahar of Austin, 2 daughters, Dian Hurd & husband Dan of Terrell, Kim McDaniel of Odessa, step-daughter, Rexine Pinson, step-son, Harold “Skip” Clemmons, Jr., her mother, Jewel Bearden of Odessa, brother, Charley Bearden of Odessa, 3 sisters, Louise Spratlen of Odessa, Alice Busby & husband Bill and Linda Junker & husband Jean of Midland, 3 grandsons, Kelly House and Tim & Luke McDaniel of Odessa.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 pm. Saturday, April 1, 2006 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Rev. Charles Tarpley officiating.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Janice L. Cook
Fort Worth - Janice L. Cook, 59, a classroom teacher, died Saturday, March 25, 2006, at her home.
Celebration of life: 3 p.m. Saturday in Biggers Funeral Chapel.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to: Odyssey Hospice Care, 1200 Summit Ave., #270, Fort Worth, Texas 76102; American Cancer Society, 3301 West Freeway, Fort Worth, Texas 76107; or a charity of choice.
Ms. Cook was born in Monahans to Louis and Mildred Murphy Cook. Janice’s calling was to be a teacher. She earned degrees from Hardin-Simmons University, McMurry University and Texas Tech University. She taught in Rule, Plains, Big Spring, Coahoma, Abilene and Keller school districts, where she retired in January 2006. She was not only a teacher, but also a mentor to many people, young and old, always helping those in need. Janice was preceded in death by her mother and father.
Survivors: Brothers, Kenneth Louis Cook Sr. and wife, Shirley, of Odessa and Robert W. Cook and wife, Jessica, of Spring; sister, Ruby Del Crim and husband, Keith, of Clyde; nieces and nephews, Karen Denise Coffman and husband, Ron, Kenneth L. Cook Jr. and wife, Amy, Steven R. Cook and wife, Amy, Candice Leigh Crim, Christopher B. Crim and Jocelyn Fowler; great-nephews, Hayden L. Cook, Trevor R. Cook and Theodore R. Cook; and many friends, neighbors, students and co-workers.
Clifford A. Owens
Odessa - Clifford A. Owens, 76, of Odessa, passed away March 30th, 2006 at Medical Center Hospital.
Clifford was born March 15th, 1930 to Albert and Gertie A. Owens in Alleene, Arkansas. He was raised and educated in Ashdown, Arkansas and married
Millie Koricanek on January 5th, 1962. Clifford worked in the oilfield industry for A.W. Thompson and Santa Fe Drilling.
Clifford is survived by his wife of 44 years Millie Edna Owens; three sons, Jerry Owens and wife JoAnn; James Owens and wife Connie all of Odessa; Rusty Owens and wife Treva of Copperas Cove, Texas; one daughter, JoAnn Coates of Bogue Chitto, Mississippi; 7 grandchildren, Rebecca Pond and husband Coby, James Owens, Jody Saul, Benny Wayne Coates, Logan, Lexi and Savannah Owens; 9 great-grandchildren; 6 sisters and 1 brother as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Owens is preceded in death by his parents and one sister Ruby Scroggins.
Funeral services celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, April 1st, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Emmitt Bernard officiating. Interment will follow immediately at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
The family suggests that memorials may be directed to Hospice House (903 N. Sam Houston, Odessa, TX 79761).
Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
Charles Owen Grigson
Buchanan Dam - Charles Owen Grigson, Charlie to his family and friends, passed away March 25, 2006, on his 87th birthday.
He was born in Veedersburg, Indiana, the second of eight children of Clyde and Viola Craig Grigson. He moved with the family to the Bay Area of California in 1938. After serving in the Army/Air Force during World War II, he married
Garnet Ida Robbins. They came to Texas in 1949 and lived the most part in Odessa. After Charlie retired from a career in sales and the postal service, they moved in 1986 to Buena Vista at Buchanan Dam.
A devoted, caring and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Charlie will be greatly missed by all. He loved life’s real pleasures-sunsets, birds singing, flowers blooming, having coffee with friends- but most of all he genuinely loved and cared for his family and friends. He was a devout Christian and was always active in his church wherever he lived. He truly enjoyed all sports, having played basketball and baseball when he was younger. Charlie was an avid supporter of Baylor University and even though he did not attend, he was always in the Baylor Bear Foundation and was a life member of its alumni association. He was a 32nd degree Mason. In his later years, he delighted everyone with his remarkable pencil drawings.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Garnet; children Gayle Grigson and Chuck Grigson and wife, Kathleen; grandchildren, Alexandra and Owen Stone, and Chandler and Natalie Grigson; sisters, Annabel Waldon and Better Fletcher; and numerous other family and friends that he loved so dearly.
Memorial services are scheduled for 2:30 PM Sunday, April 2, 2006, in the Chapel of the Hills Baptist Church at Buchanan Dam with a reception shortly thereafter at the church. His remains will be interred with a service to be arranged at the Grigson family plot in Rockfield cemetery in Veedersburg, Indiana on April 22, 2006.
Please send any donations to the Salvation Army or Habitat for Humanity.
Services entrusted to Edgar Funeral Home, Burnet, Texas.
George Lester Blumentritt
Odessa - George Lester Blumentritt went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 28, 2006.
George was born at Miles, Runnels County, Texas on October 25, 1914, son of the late Fritz and Augusta Blumentritt and grandson of George Pfluger, founder of the town of Pflugerville. He attended schools in the Sweet Home Community, Miles, San Angelo, Iraan and Texas Tech. He married
LaVerne Bryant at Iraan in 1936; the marriage lasted 65 years until LaVerne’s death in 2001. George was associated with Wm Cameron & Co in the 1930s in their oil field lumber division at Iraan, McCamey, Odessa, Hobbs, Seagraves and Monahans. After World War II service as pilot in the Air Force, he returned to the Permian Basin. His business operations included the Redwood Lumber Co and Midland Well Service in Midland, residential and commercial construction, and real estate brokerage.
In 1967, George disposed of his business interests and was employed as a tax auditor for the Texas Employment Commission in Austin and Dallas until retirement in 1980. While living in Irving, both he and LaVerne were active volunteers. George served as president in the Irving AARP chapter and also as president of the Lively Park Senior Center advisory board. In 1989, they moved to Odessa to be near their daughter and son-in-law as well as other relatives and friends. George was a member of 6th and Jackson Church of Christ.
Survivors are his daughter, Jan Blumentritt of Odessa, son-in-law Charles W. Sponsel, of Odessa and a multitude of nieces, nephews, and other relative and friends.
There will be a visitation at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors in Odessa TX from 5-7 PM Thursday, March 30, 2006, and services will be at 11:00 AM Friday, March 31, 2006, at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens in San Angelo TX.
Services are entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Erven Gene ‘Yank’ Hummel
EASTLAND - Erven Gene “Yank” Hummel, 79, of Eastland, passed away Tuesday March 28, 2006 in Abilene. The family will receive friends at the Edwards Funeral Home in Eastland on Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church with Donna DeLuca officiating. Burial will follow in the Alameda cemetery, directed by Edwards Funeral Home.
Erven was born March 13, 1927 in Wood County, Ohio. He enjoyed sports and played on the Grange, Ohio basketball team when they won state. He graduated from Grand Rapids High School and served his country in the U.S. Navy. He married
Ouida Dale Brown on December 2, 1949. They lived in Grand Rapids, Ohio until 1960 and then moved to Odessa, Texas where they lived until 1972. He was transferred to South Louisiana Where they lived until 1984. They then lived for 2 years in Scotland and then returned to Houston, Texas where he retired from the oil field. In 1988, he and Ouida began to farm and raise cattle in Eastland County where they currently reside.
He was father to four loving children, Deborah Ann Hummel of Weatherford, Texas, Cathy Jean Bartholomew of Houston, Brian Neil Hummel of Snellville, Georgia, Curt Nolan Hummel of Houston, Texas; additionally, one loving son-in-law, Milton Bartholomew; and two loving daughters-in-law, Bridget Eileen and Julie Hummel. He was the grandfather to eight grandchildren plus four by marriage (Mason, Cody, Sarah, Kelly, Ryan, Shelby, Holly, Courtney, Kim, Amy, Mike and Mich (pronounced Mitch) and three great-grandchildren (Tyler, Justin and Isabella). He is also survived by a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brown; an uncle and aunt, Mrs. and Mrs. Ralph Hummel; twelve nieces and nephews; plus in-laws and a host of great-nieces and nephews.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Eastland and the Friendship Sunday School Class. He was a member of the Gorman Masonic Lodge No. 716, American Legion, Alva N. Sidle Post No. 232 in Grand Rapids for over 50 years. He received many awards over his life related to his employment in the oil field. He enjoyed playing golf, especially the old courses in Scotland. These are the facts by little of the flavor of the life of Erven Hummel.
“So I commend the enjoyment of life, because nothing is better for a man under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany him in his work all the days of the life God has given him under the sun.” Ecclesiastes 8:15.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Eastland.
