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Norma Jean Bryce
Odessa - Norma Jean Bryce, 73, of Odessa passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at Alliance Hospital. She was born January 14, 1933 in Albany, Oklahoma to Fred & Velma Johnson. She married
James W. Bryce January 2, 1984 in Lovington, N.M.
Norma was a member of 1st United Methodist Church in Goldsmith and later at the 1st United Methodist Church in Odessa. She was involved in Little League and all the programs that her children were involved in. Her children and husband were her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
She is survived by her husband, James Bryce of Odessa, daughter, Vickie Hurt and husband Jay of Weatherford, sons, Benny Thomas and wife Susan of Lubbock, J.W. Bryce and wife Kathy of Odessa, Patrick Bryce & wife Patty of Greenwood, Ryan Bryce of Odessa, brothers, Bill Johnson of Dallas, Ray Johnson of Durant, OK., Ben Johnson of Mabank, sisters, Fern Maddera of Levelland, Claudia Hamilton of Oklahoma City, Karen Swindle of Dallas, (6) grandchildren, Haylie Huffman, Ashlie Thomas, Amy Hurt, Angie Hurt Pasternak, Jaymie Hurt & Ashley Bryce, (4) great-grandchildren, Trace Huffman, Caleb Branum, Sophie Pasternak & Helen Pasternak.
There will be a visitation 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2006 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Argus Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow at the Odessa cemetery.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Luciana B. Garcia
Fort Stockton - Luciana B. Garcia, 83, of Fort Stockton, died Wednesday, March 22, 2006, in Odessa.
Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Reuben Reyes officiating.
Burial will be at Fort Stockton Catholic cemetery.
She was born in Cerro Chino.
Survivors include her sons, Oscar Garcia of Snyder, Robert Garcia of Fort Stockton and Miguel Benavides of Odessa; daughters, Delma Callier of Midland, Sylvia Garrison of Fort Stockton, Carmen Garcia Hernandez of Alvin, Maria Flores of Odessa, Irene Juarez of San Angelo, Linda Garcia of Alvarado and Juanita Muniz of Alpine; and 36 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Services are entrusted to Memorial Funeral Home of Fort Stockton.
Mrs. Wylene C. Kirk
CLEBURNE - Mrs. Wylene C. Kirk, a retired teacher, passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 22, 2006 in Cleburne, Texas, at age 89. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, March 26, 2006 at Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home Chapel, located at 512 N. Ridgeway Dr. Visitation will be immediately following the service. Graveside rites will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2006 at Resthaven Memorial cemetery in Lubbock, Texas.
Mrs. Kirk moved from Lubbock to Cleburne five years ago in order to be near her daughter, Mrs. Bill V. (Glenda) Young. Mrs. Kirk taught 45 years, primarily first grade, in cities throughout Alabama and Texas. She was born in Thomasville, Alabama, in 1916 to Robert and Flossie Wilkerson Cassity, the oldest of 8 children. Upon graduating from Thomasville High School at 16, she attended Livingston State Teachers College, Alabama, for one year and began her teaching career at age 17 in a one-room schoolhouse near her hometown. While in college, she met her future husband, Dwight L. Kirk, who graduated from LSTC and began a 48-year career in education as a teacher in Winfield. They were married
in 1935 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Mrs. Kirk continued to teach while completing her undergraduate studies during summer sessions at LSTC, and her husband was a principal in schools in Mobile County, including Dauphin Island, Mt. Vernon, Satsuma, and Theodore. They also continued their careers in education in Talladega and Holt, Alabama, while he completed his Master’s degree at the University of Alabama. Mrs. Kirk and her family moved to Austin, Texas, in 1952, where she taught first grade at Maplewood Elementary School, and her husband completed his Ed.D. degree at the University of Texas. The family moved to Corpus Christi and Odessa, Texas, where he was superintendent of schools (Ector County ISD) from 1956-69. Mrs. Kirk earned her Master’s degree from Sul Ross College in Alpine, and taught first grade at Dowling Elementary in Odessa. Dr. and Mrs. Kirk moved to Lubbock, where she culminated her teaching career at Hardwick Elementary with 45 years of experience. He was a professor in the graduate education department at Texas Tech University for 16 years, receiving Professor Emeritus status upon retirement. During a 2-year sabbatical from Tech, Dr. and Mrs. Kirk lived in Managua, Nicaragua, where he worked with the Nicaraguan State Education Department and she taught part-time in the International School for Elementary Students. A long-time member of both Odessa First Baptist Church and Lubbock First Baptist Church, Mrs. Kirk was an active member of Alathean S.S. Class, and visited the Holy Land with members of her church. She also traveled extensively in Europe and Central America. Not only did she enjoy traveling, but she also was active in Lubbock Retired Teachers, The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International (50-year member), president of Zeta Omicron Chapter, historian of Lubbock Women’s Club, T.E.A., Lubbock Chamber of Commerce and life member of P.T.A. She served on the Board of Directors of Odessa YWCA, as well as held membership in the Ector County Historical Society, where her Master’s thesis was published. Mrs. Kirk was a talented seamstress, modeling many of her clothes in fashion shows in Lubbock for Rachel’s Fine Fabrics and modeled in Lubbock’s Women’s Club show, as well. She enjoyed china painting, oil painting, and needlework during her retirement years in Lubbock.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Glenda Young and husband, Bill, of Cleburne; a son, Dr. R. Wade Kirk and wife, Ellen, of San Angelo, Texas; a daughter, Ms. Joanna K. Heller of Baltimore, Maryland; six grandchildren, Phil Young and wife Renee of Cleburne, Greg Young and wife Nicole of Jacksonville, TX, Mark W. Kirk of San Francisco, Roger D. Hodge and wife Deborah of New York City, Jessica Hodge-Osgood and husband Dr. Greg Osgood, M.D. of Baltimore, and Jake Heller of Japan. Survivors also include seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. Kirk is also survived by four sisters, Mrs. Louise Fendley and Mrs. Robbie Andrews of Fulton, Ala., Mrs. Mary Anna Milstead of Maylene, Ala., Mrs. Virginia McHaney of Saraland, Ala. and one brother, Alex Cassity of Thomasville, Ala. Her husband, Dr. Dwight L. Kirk, preceded her in death in 1993, as well as two brothers, Guy T. Cassity and Arthur Cassity, both of Alabama.
The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to local Alzheimer’s Association, Lubbock First Baptist Church library, or to a favorite charity.
Crosier-Pearson Cleburne Funeral Home, 512 N. Ridgeway Dr., Cleburne, Texas 76033; 817-648-0522.
Willied Walter Wallace
ODESSA - Willied Walter Wallace, 81 years of age, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at Medical Center Hospital.
He was born June 10, 1924 in Mooresville, Texas to parents Narl Wallace and Angelina Vaughn Wallace. He married
Willie A. Masters on March 21, 1949, of that union they had 3 daughters.
Visitation will be held today from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 25, 2006, at 11 a.m. at St. James Baptist Church with Rev. R.T. McNeil officiating. Graveside services with Military Honors will follow at Rose Hill cemetery.
Survivors are: spouse, Willie A. Wallace, daughters, Carroll Ellis, Rosemary Christian and Ruth Hudgins all of Odessa, one sister, Florence Kendall; 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Services are entrusted to Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapels & Crematory.
Charles Borcherding
11-3-1937 to 3-20-2006
Waco - Charles Borcherding, 68, of Lorena died at his residence March 20, 2006. Memorial services will be 6 pm Thursday March 23, 2006 at Pecan Grove Funeral Chapel. A family visitation will follow from 7 to 8 pm.
Charles was born November 3, 1937 in Marlow, Oklahoma to Charlie and Mildred Borcherding. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He met and married
Katherine Holliday Borcherding and they had 2 wonderful children. Charles was a Deacon at the New Road Church of Christ in Waco. He also loved to deer hunt. He is survived by his wife Katherine of Lorena. 1 Son Robert Borcherding of Flower Mound, Tx; 1 daughter Jo Beth Merkley and husband Lloyd of Lorena; 3 grandchildren: Chelsea Borcherding of Stratsburg, Pennslyvania, Chase Merkley and Hunter Merkley of Lorena; 1 brother: James Borcherding of Weatherford, Tx; 3 sisters: Juanita Bosley of Fairfield, Tx, Wanda Morlelli of Novi, Michigan and Betty McCarroll of Fort Worth, Tx.
Arnaldo ‘Arnold’ Guzman Lozano
FORT STOCKTON - Arnaldo “Arnold” Guzman Lozano, 29, of Fort Stockton, died Sunday, March 19, 2006, in Odessa.
Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Friday at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Deacon Reuben Reyes officiating. Internment will follow at Fort Stockton Catholic cemetery.
He was born Oct. 24, 1976, in Fort Stockton to Abelardo M. and Dora G. Lozano.
He married
Sylvia on Oct. 27, 1995 in Fort Stockton.
Survivors include his wife, Sylvia Lozano of Fort Stockton; daughters, Alexis Marie Lozano, Victoria Andrea Lozano and Julieta Colomo, all of Fort Stockton; a son, David Garcia of Fort Stockton; parents, Abelardo and Dora Lozano, both of Fort Stockton; brothers, Abelardo “Abe” Lozano Jr. and Gabriel Lozano, both of Fort Stockton, Richard Lozano, Abel Lozano and Carlos Lozano, all of Midland; sister, Patricia Lozano of Fort Stockton; nephews, Christian Lozano and Alec A. Galindo, both of Fort Stockton; nieces, Alyssa R. Lozano, Aimee Fuentes and Brianna B. Lozano, all of Fort Stockton.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Marcela Lechler; maternal grandfather, Sigifredo G. Guzman; and an uncle, Alfredo Guzman.
Arrangements by Memorial Funeal Home.
Herbert J. Stillwell
Odessa - Herbert Junior “Herb” Stillwell, aged 81, of Odessa passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at his home surrounded by his family.
Herb was born on August 27, 1924, in Glen, Oklahoma, the only child of Herbert Franklin and Lena Pullum Stillwell. After living in Kilgore, Texas, the family moved to Denver City, Texas where Herb graduated from high school in 1942. It was there where he met his wife-to-be, Billie Mai Rogers. High school sweethearts, they played in the band together. Herb attended Texas Tech for one year before joining the Navy Air Corps during World War II. He was a gunner and stationed on Saipan at the end of the war. He returned and continued his education in geology at Texas Tech.
Herb and Billie married
in Denver City on February 28, 1947. They shared a beautiful life together for 59 years. Herb was a child of the oil field as well as a pioneer. He spent his entire professional career in the oil business. He worked for Permian Mud Service for 21 years. Then he worked for Kenworthy Tank Company as co-owner and president for 18 years. He retired and sold his business in 1981. Upon retirement, he and Billie enjoyed their Airstream and traveled with Wally Byam Caravan Club. He was an avid golfer, and for five years, his family and friends hosted the “Stillwell Hacker’s” Golf Tournament in Ruidoso in his honor. He loved hunting and fishing.
Herb was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife Billie of Odessa; his son, Gary Stillwell and wife Julie of Austin; son Bobby Stillwell and wife Shirley of Albuquerque; daughter Gail Stillwell of San Angelo; and daughter Holley Tindol of Odessa. Herb is also survived by nine grandchildren: Kristi Nana and husband Sylvain of Albuquerque; Matt Stillwell and wife Tiffany of Austin; Lashae and Aleashae Tindol of Odessa; Caroline Lara and husband Andrew of Denton; and Catherine Booth of Austin. Great grandchildren are BoDylan Crotta, Hudson Gray Stillwell, and Truman Jax Stillwell.
Herb always put his family first. He was the best provider as a husband and a father. His greatest joy and pride in life was to see his children grow up and to become successful, happy adults. Herb was the most courageous and friendliest man anyone would ever know. He never met a stranger, and he lived life to its fullest. He never turned down the chance to tell a story or eat a meal.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Nurses Unlimited and Home Hospice of Odessa for their excellent care of Herb.
The family will have a visitation on Wednesday, March 22, at Frank Wilson Funeral Home from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be on Thursday, March 23, at 2:00 in the chapel at Frank Wilson Funeral Home, with Roy Smalling officiating. Committal service will be immediately following at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Brumfield, Win Farquhar, Tom Hansen, Lloyd Hicks, Curtis Murphy, and Matt Stillwell.
Memorials and donations can be directed to the charity of one’s choice.
Winford Lee Tindol
Odessa - W. L. “Sonny” Tindol, 76, of Odessa died Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at Medical Center Hosptial. He was born September 27, 1929 in Forsan, TX. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked for El Paso Products for 30 years. He was a member of the Sherwood Church Of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Dean Tindol of Odessa, daughter, Terri Pate & husband Danny of Odessa, son, Jimmy Tindol of Midland, (3) grandchildren, Bryan Hooper of Houston, Lashae & Aleashae Tindol of Odessa (1) great-grandson, Bo Dylan Crotta of Odessa.
There will be a visitation 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 23, 2006 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2006 at Sherwood Church Of Christ with Lynn Money officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Willie Mary Summers
Graham - Willie Mary Summers, 84, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 in Fort Worth. Funeral is scheduled Friday at 11:00 in the Morrison Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Pioneer cemetery under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home. Mrs. Summers was born May 1, 1921 in Greer County, Oklahoma to the late John Edward and Mary Alice (Loyd) Culwell. She married
Walter Lee Summers January 26, 1941 in Mangum, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on December 10, 1997. She moved to Possum Kingdom Lake in 1979 from Odessa, Texas. Mrs. Summers was a member of Westlake Chapel Church at Possum Kingdom Lake, member of Eastern Star Chapter # 668 in Graham, and a member of Graham Regional Hospital Auxiliary.
Survivors include: daughter, Marilee Cannon of Keller, Texas; four grandchildren: Tina White of Odessa, TX, Melissa Summers of Haskell, TX, Candace Spohn of Keller, TX and Natalie Parker of Keller, TX, and five great grandchildren: Maigen and Zackary White of Odessa, TX and Kennedy, William and Andrew Spohn of Keller, TX.
Mrs. Summers was preceded in death by a son, John Walter Summers in 1983.
The most important thing to her was her relationship with Jesus whom she loved and served her whole life. She let His love flow through her to her friends and family as she showered that love on all of us
The Family will be at Morrison Funeral Home Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Frankie Lorene Gray
Odessa - Frankie Lorene Gray, 92, of Odessa passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at Avalon Place. She was born January 20, 1914 in Rockdale, TX. to Frank & Annie Cook.
She had worked at the Piccadilly Cafeteria, and as a nurse’s aide at Medical Center Hospital. She loved gardening, quilting and crossword puzzles.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Clyde Newman Gray (2) sons, Elmer & Eddie Gray and daughter, Delight.
She is survived by her son Lonnie Gray & wife Diantha of Odessa, daughter, Carol Sue Bunn & husband Wayne of San Angelo, sisters, Ruby Dilbeck of Kilgore, Ruth Zahller of Bell Fountain, OH, (11) grandchildren & (24) great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Interment will follow at Odessa cemetery.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Robert ‘Palmer’ Martin
Lockhart - Owner of Martin Machine and Molding, of Odessa, and later Drilling Supply and Mfg. in Austin, Texas. He was a longtime resident of Odessa, from the ’40s to the late ’70s. Fought a good fight and went to his heavenly home March 19, 2006. Palmer was born October 10, 1927 in Del Rio, Texas. Services are in Lockhart, Texas, Thursday March 23, at 3:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Austin or the Leukemia Society. Arrangements with Eeds Funeral Home, Lockhart, Texas.
“In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Austin or to the Leukemia Society.”
Thomas Irvine Miller Jr.
Odessa - Thomas Irvine Miller, Jr. was born near Tyrone, Oklahoma on April 5th, 1912 to Thomas Irvine Miller and Patsy Collins Park Miller. He was the fourth of five children. He went to be with his Lord on March 19th, 2006 at Parks Methodist Retirement Village at the age of 93.
Although he was born in Oklahoma, he grew up in western Kansas and always considered that home. He spent many years working on the family farm. After the time known as the Dust Bowl Days, he left for West Texas where he took a job with Cabot Carbon Black Plant in Pyote, Texas. During his time there he met and married
his wife of 66 years, Ruby Inez Adams Miller. Irvine enlisted in the Army in 1942 and was stationed at the base between Midland and Odessa known as “Warfield.” This is where he “fit’ the Battle of Midland” for the next four years as an airplane mechanic. After attending school on the G.I. Bill, he became a certified “watchmaker,” working for the next 42 years in Midland. He retired from Houck’s Jewelry in 1992 at the age of 80 and moved to Odessa to be closer to family. They were members of Highland United Methodist Church.
Thomas Irvine Miller, Jr. was known by lots of different names – Irvine, Sam, TIM, T.L., sometime Mr. Miller, but best known as Pawpaw. By whatever name you knew him, you must agree he was one-of-a-kind. He may perhaps be best remembered for the mischievous sparkle in his eyes, his unique sense of humor and funny “so-tales.” Some may have called these stories “tall tales.” However, he always reminded us they were “almost always based on fact.” If you knew him, you couldn’t help but love him.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father; brothers, Park and Embry; and sisters, Elizabeth and Nancy. He is survived by his wife Ruby Inez Miller; daughter, Lois Ann Chenot, son-in-law Paul Chenot; grandson and wife, Scott and Lori Smith; granddaughter and husband Patrick and Lori Pruitt and great-grandchildren, Jess and Peyton Pruitt. Pawpaw is also survived by many nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the Parks Methodist Retirement Village staff and to Odyssey Hospice for the kind and compassionate care during Pawpaw’s last months.
Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 22nd, 2006 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow immediately at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The Reverends Mark Scott and William Billett will be officiating.
Memorial may be made to Parks Methodist Retirement Village (3301 Faudree Rd., Odessa, TX 79765), Odyssey Hospice (2651 John Ben Shepperd Pkwy., Odessa, TX 79761), or Highland United Methodist Church (1808 N. Dixie Blvd., Odessa, TX 79761).
Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home in Odessa, Texas.
