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John Mastin
ODESSA -- Services for John Mastin, 78, are scheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 1999, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home with the Reverend Dr. Philip Mclarty officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Pete English, Wayne Matney, Jack Walker, Buddy Rogers, Charles Chambers and Jody Buchanan. Honorary pallbearers will be Emil Beck, Gene Hurt and Dr. A.B. Finch.
Dortha Bennett, soloist, and Sharlis Andrews, pianist, will perform during the service. Visitation will follow the memorial service.
Mr. Mastin came to Odessa in 1949 from Montgomery, Ala. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder for many years. He was past president of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce and he served on the committee that created Odessa’s famous landmark, John Ben Rabbit, a fiberglass jack rabbit that stands seven feet high. He served his country in the United States Army Air Corp. Mr. Mastin was the regional director for Franklins Women’s Wear for 40 years.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn Mastin, in 1986.
Mr. Mastin married
Mary Gray on Oct. 15, 1994.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Mastin; son and daughter-in-law, John N. and Glenda Mastin of San Antonio, Texas; and grandchildren, Courtney Mastin and Christopher Mastin, both of San Antonio, Texas; niece, Jackie Gentry of Rowlett, Texas; sister-in-law, Dorothy M. Dearment of Garland, Texas; stepsons, Jerry Cooper of Plano, Texas and Mike Cooper of New York, N.Y.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Cleo S. McNaul
ODESSA -- Cleo S. McNaul, 90, passed away April 1, 1999 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at Kaseman Presby-terian Hospital.
She was born in Quitman, Texas, and graduated from college in Denton.
She was a longtime resident of Odessa but had recently and reluctantly moved to Albuquerque. She married
Hugh McNaul in 1940. The couple lived for two years in Oswego, New York, where Hugh’s work took them during World War II. Upon returning to Odessa, Cleo operated a private kindergarten for three years.
She taught elementary school for thirty-five years and was at Austin Elementary School for most of that time. After her retirement, she volunteered at Meals on Wheels and Hospice.
She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church for more than fifty years. Cleo treasured her many friends and family. She traveled frequently to visit her daughters and their families.
She is survived by daughters: Anna Martinez and husband Larry of Albany, CA; Martha McNaul and husband Douglas Cutler of Albuquerque, NM; Sally Goss and husband Glenn of Kingwood, TX; four grandchildren: Susan and Stacey Tate, Kyle and Cara Goss: great-granddaughter Jana Tate and brother Ed Smart of Tuscaloosa, AL.
She is preceded in death by her husband Hugh McNaul and grandson Steven Tate.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, 1401 N. Sam Houston, on Saturday, April 10 at 2 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Odessa Family Hospice, 618 North Golder, Odessa, TX 79761 or a charity of your choice.
Reba Mae Smith
ODESSA -- On Easter, Reba Mae McAdoo Smith walked into the light of her Lord. Born January 14, 1906, in Commanche County to Jessie Olen and Lillie Rivers McAdoo, she married
her pastor, Reuben Daniel Smith, in June of 1926 in Fort Stockton. They moved to Odessa in 1955, where she taught at Dowling Elementary until she retired in 1975. For several more years, she taught at Sherwood Christian School. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
She loved God and her church family and her many friends. She loved teaching, singing and light. Her llfe was lived as a praise to God.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 1999, at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 8, 1999, at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Curtis Brewer officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn June Smith of Odessa; her niece, Janiece Butler Hammond and husband, Edward; her nephews, Charles McAdoo and wife, Ruth, and Patrick Lee McAdoo and wife, Carolyn; and many great-nieces and nephews.
She is also survived by the many friends who loved her; and helped her during her last years. No one who knew her will forget her joy in simple things, her friendliness and her caring.
The essence of her life was joy and song. Now, Mother you can sing again, forever.
Shirley Thornton-Mathis
HAMILTON -- Shirley Thornton-Mathis, 63, of Graham died Sunday, April 4, 1999, at Graham General Hospital. A graveside funeral is scheduled at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 1999, at Evergreen cemetery with the Rev. Gregory Renz, pastor of Morningside Baptist Church in Graham, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.
Mrs. Mathis was born July 11, 1935, in Evergreen to the late Layton Walton and Ruby Ammons (Sellers) Nix.
She received her bachelor of science degree from Hardin-Simmons University and a master’s degree in education from Tarleton State University. She was a retired school teacher and a Baptist. She married
Kenneth Gene Mathis Nov. 23, 1989, in Odessa.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Nix; and twin boys, Matthew Dale and John Mark Thornton.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Gene Mathis of Graham; daughters, Leslie Elian and her husband, Frank, of Los Angeles and Nicole Sayre of Swan Lake, Mont.; two stepdaughters, Tammy Chambers and her husband, Randy, of Odessa and Alisha Arnsmeyer and her husband, Andy, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; stepson, Richard Mathis and his wife, Beth, of Odessa; brother, Curtis Nix of Andrews; and five grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.
Louise Line
ODESSA -- Services for Louise Line, 86, of Odessa were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Hubbard-Kelly Chapel with the Rev. Jim Hawk officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Line died Thursday, April 1, 1999, at Seabury Nursing Home. She was born June 19, 1912, in Gordon.
Mrs. Line was a longtime resident of Odessa. She attended Texas Tech University where she received a B.S. in education in 1937. She moved to Odessa and married
Wilbur on June 14, 1947.
Louise taught in the Ector County school system for 24 years, retiring in June of 1976. She was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church and a member of the Couples Sunday School.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Line.
Survivors include her sister-in-law, Elizabeth Edwards of Arlington; nephews, Charles Edwards of Houston and Don Edwards of Springfield, Va.; and niece, Barbara Edwards of Austin.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Charlie Marion Hurley
ODESSA -- Graveside services for Charlie Marion Hurley, 97, of Odessa are scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Curtis Brewer officiating.
Mr. Hurley died Friday, April 2, 1999, at Medical Center Hospital. He was born December 30, 1901, to Joseph S. and Nettie (Russell) Hurley in Ben Franklin, Texas. Mr. Hurley married
Zelma Lora Weathersby January 7, 1928, in May, Texas.
Mr. Hurley came to Odessa in 1936. He worked for Humble Pipe Line for 35 years. He retired from Humble December 1, 1966. He was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Mr. Hurley was preceded in death by his wife, Zelma, in April 1993; his son, Billy E. Hurley, in December 1987; grandson, Ronald Orr, in September 1992; his parents and brother, John Hurley.
Survivors include his daughter, Bobbie Orr and her husband, Tommy D., of Odessa; grandson, Alan Hurley of Odessa; granddaughters, Carolyn (Hurley) Morris of Odessa, Tamara (Orr) Armstrong and Teresa Orr of Amarillo, and Lora Hurley of Pflugerville; seven great-grandchildren, Daniel and Melissa Orr of Indianapolis, Ind., Stefanie and Steven Armstrong of Amarillo, Leslie and Jennifer Morris and Danae Hurley, all of Odessa.
Memorials may be made if desired to the Scottish Rite Hospital for children, 2222 Welborn St., Dallas 75219 or the First Baptist Church Library, 709 N. Lee, Odessa 79761.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Mark M. Tijerina-Marshal
ODESSA -- Mass for Mark M. Tijerina-Marshal, 37, of Tulia will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Gilbert Rodriguez officiating.
The family can be reached at the home of Jerri A. Marshal, 3521 103rd St., Lubbock, Texas 79423.
Mr. Tijerina-Marshal died Tuesday, March 30, 1999, in Tulia. He was born June 15, 1961, in Kress to Melchor A. and Carolina Tijerina-Marshal.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Melchor A. Tijerina II.
Mr. Tijerina-Marshal graduated from Alamo Catholic High School in Amarillo. He lived in Lubbock and Tulia where he worked in construction. He was Catholic.
Survivors include a son, Melchor A. Tijerina III of Garland; daughter, Marcelina E. Tijerina of Waco; and sister, Jerri Ann Marshal of Lubbock.
Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
