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Ramon Carrasco
Odessa - Ramon Carrasco, 52, of Odessa, died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006, at Medical Center Hospital.
Services are pending with Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapels & Crematory.
Mary Virginia Mastin
Odessa - Mary Virginia Mastin, 84, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2007, at the Solara Hospital in Muskogee, OK. She had been a former resident of Odessa and had moved to Muskogee in 2005 to be near her son, because of health reasons.
Mary was born March 23, 1922 in Weatherford, OK to Alfred and Flossie (Bigbie) Gray. She graduated from high school in Weatherford, OK in May 1939 and Southwestern State College in Weatherford in May 1944 with a BS in Music Education. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Master of Education in August 1952.
Mary taught music in Oklahoma and Texas schools for over 35 years, before retiring after teaching in Odessa for over 29 years. She also gave private piano lessons.
She lived in several different Oklahoma communities: Weatherford, Cordell, El Reno, Shawnee and Anadarko (because she kept getting better job opportunities) before finally settling in Odessa in the summer of 1953. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Odessa and later the First United Methodist Church in Muskogee. She was also a member of the retired Texas Teachers Association.
Mary married
Woodrow Cooper in 1939 and they had two sons. She later married
Calvin Hornbeck and John Mastin who both preceded her in death.
Her hobby was music, any kind, whether listening, singing, playing or attending musical events. She also liked reading and shopping.
She is survived by her sons, Jerry L. Copper and wife Paula of Muskogee, OK and James Michael Cooper of New York City; sister, Helen Gayle Armstrong and husband Jack of Mansfield, TX; grandchildren, Shawn Renee Barnes and husband Chris of Oklahoma City and Tosha Ann Loeffler of Edmond, Oklahoma; great-grandchildren, Dylan Cooper of Oklahoma City and Justin Homan of Edmond; and nieces and nephews, Robert Kent Armstrong and wife Nancy of Arlington, TX, Linda Brown and husband Graham of Lexington, TX, Larry Armstrong and wife Janie of Hurst, TX and Craig Armstrong and wife Gayle of Fort Worth.
Mary loved dogs, one of her favorite dogs was Gretchen, a Bischon Frise. Her recent pet was Smokey, a toy Yorkie.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2007, at the Westminster Presbyterian Church with Rev. Bob Sams officiating. Interment will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Wanda McGaughey Harden
Odessa - Wanda McGaughey Harden, 85, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2007, at an assisted living facility in Milton, FL. She was a resident of Odessa, TX for more than 55 years and had moved to Florida to be near her daughter because of health reasons.
Wanda was born, March 22, 1921 in Byers, TX to Mary and Gordon McGaughey and grew up in Amarillo, TX.
Wanda was a member of the First Methodist Church of Odessa, TX; a member of the FUMC and Fridilas Sunday School Class for 40 years; a volunteer of MC Hospital Auxiliary for 30 years; a member of Mildred Fly Garden Club and a member of the Pioneer Study Club. Wanda worked many church bazaars in the children’s booth where her crocheted animals brought joy to many children. She had exhibited many entrees at the flower shows at the Ector County Fairs.
Wanda married
Bobbie Warren Harden in 1941 and traveled with him and her children to Venezuela, Argentina, Libya and Tunisia. She saw many interesting and wonderful things in her travels that she would talk about and share these with her friends and family.
Wanda was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Bobbie Warren Harden. She is survived by her sister, Moletta Miner of Louisville, TX; three children, Gordon (Candice) Harden, Mary (T Sol) Johnson and Carolynn (Bobb) Nagel; grandchildren, Scott (Paula) Harden, Margo (Kris) Schartau, Bradley (Elizabeth) Johnson, Stephen (Suzanne) Johnson and Jason Nagel; and great-grandchildren, Kaley Ratcliff, Natalie Johnson, Nathan Johnson and Leya Schartau.
Wanda will be missed by all her family and friends. She was a very sweet lady with a generous heart. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2007, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home with interment immediately following at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Herbie (Herb) McCain
Midland - Herbie (Herb) McCain, 63, of Colorado City, passed away Monday, March 5, 2007, in Midland. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home Chapel in Midland.
Herb was born on May 7, 1943 to I.W. and Anna McCain in Stamford, Texas. He married
Patricia Lowry on May 7, 1988 in Mart, Texas.
Herb was a native West Texan. He graduated from Sweetwater High School. He made a career in tire sales in West Texas, making many friends over the years. He loved fishing, camping and woodworking. He especially loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Herb had a kind and loving spirit, evidenced by teaching all of his children to drive. He was a very loving and dedicated husband. He will be missed greatly.
Survivors include his wife, Tricia of Colorado City; a son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Carol McCain of Conroe; a son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Dawn McCain of Allen; a son and daughter-in-law, Kyle and Darla McCain of Quinlan; a daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Stacey Ream of Midland; a son and daughter-in-law, J.W. and Kasey Heath of Vernon; a daughter, Jennifer Heath of Midland; a sister and brother-in-law, Andrea and Bill Booth of Vacaville, California; a sister and brother-in-law, Becky and Pat Lara of Anchorage, Alaska; a brother and sister-in-law, Rocky and Judy Brooks of Abilene; one niece; four nephews; sixteen grandchildren; and one grand niece.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society, 3917 W. Wall St., Midland, TX 79703.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland.
Gilberto R. Leyva
ODESSA - Gilberto R. Leyva, 57, of Odessa passed away Sunday, March 4, 2007, at his residence.
He was born September 1, 1949 in Ojinaga, Mexico to parents Juan Leyva and Rosa Rodriguez.
He is survived by his wife, Olivia T. Leyva of Odessa; son, Baudilio V. Hernandez of Houston, TX; daughter, Andrea T. Galvan of Odessa; brothers, Luis Ramon Leyva of Presidio, TX, Juan R. Leyva of Odessa, Jesus Leyva of Ojinaga, MX, Gustavo Leyva of Odessa, Alfredo Leyva of Odessa and Jose Angel Leyva of Ojinaga, MX; and sisters, Maria Cortez of Ojinaga, MX, Esther Baeza of Odessa, Martha Rosas of Odessa, Carolina Delgado of Presidio, TX, Carlota Murillo of Odessa, TX, and Corina Nevadez of Ojinaga, MX; and six grandchildren.
Visitation will be held today, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the funeral home with a rosary being said at 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Joe Uecker officiating.
Burial will follow at Rose Hill cemetery.
Funeral Services are under the direction of Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapels & Crematory.
Jim G. Molina Sr.
ODESSA - Jim G. Molina Sr., age 82 of Odessa, passed away Saturday, March 3, 3007 at Medical Center Hospital.
He was born January 5, 1925 in Yorktown, TX to Desiderio and Felipa Molina. He married
Teresa Jacobo March 31, 1954 in Odessa. She preceded him in death June 26, 2004.
Jim served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He has been a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church since 1960. He was a communion Distributor, conducted Friday morning jail ministry, a 4th degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by sons, Jim Santiago Molina and wife Patsy, Frank Jacobo and wife Hope, daughter, Celia Roux and husband Harry, sisters, Clara Arrendo and husband Erasmo, Domina Dirickson, Viola Jacobo and husband, Sammy all of Odessa. Also, grandchildren, Frank Jr., Jacobo, Joeable Jacobo, Esther Natividad and husband, Steve, Jim Billy Molina, Malina Roux and great-grandchild, Andrew Natividad.
A rosary will be held from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at Frank Wilson Funeral Directors.
A Mass will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2007, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Frances Frey officiating.
Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Knights of Columbus Honor guards will be acting as pallbearers.
Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Doris Evelyn Weatherford
ODESSA - Doris Evelyn Weatherford, age 83, of Odessa, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2007, at her residence.
She was born December 6, 1923 in Crosbyton, TX to Ralph and Susie Snow. She had 7 sisters and 4 brothers.
Doris married
Raymond Weatherford on November 28, 1945 and they moved to Odessa in 1954. They raised four children together in a loving home. Doris loved caring for her husband, children and grandchildren. She faithfully served our Lord as a charter member of Central Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Susie Snow, husband, Raymond Weatherford, sisters, Norma Sealy, Betty Hunter and Faye Johnson.
She is survived by her son, Terry Weatherford of Copperas Cove, daughters, Jan Hewitt and husband, Bill, Nancy Schenkel, and Becky Miller and husband, Paul all of Odessa. Brothers, Ralph Snow, Jim Snow, Bob Snow, Don Snow, sisters, Edna Redding, Verna Webb, Sue Jacobey, Ann Vandergrift, 8 grandchildren and 14 grandchildren.
A family visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2007, at Frank Wilson Funeral Directors.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2007, at Central Baptist Church with Rev. David Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Baptist Church building fund.
Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Johnny Lee Bryant
Odessa - Johnny Lee Bryant, 63, passed away oon October 24, 2006 in Midland, Texas. Johnny Lee Bryant was born March 26, 1943 in Stanton, Texas to Buck Bryant and Nancy Speck. He was a retired Driller in the Oilfied. He enjoyed collecting his junk. He loved to fish and spend valauble time with his nephew Charles Dewyane Bryant. He is survived by his wife, Sarah L. Bryant of Odessa, five sisters Reba Miller of Odessa, Clara Church and Sue Hackney of Arkansas, Helen Dodson and Pauline Lynn of Abilene, brothers Billie Bryant of Odessa, and Bobby Bryant of Lubbock, Adoped Daughter Sheila Ann Tuck, Grandsons Anthony and Matthew Tuck, Grandduaghter Raye Anne Maire, Great grandchildren Anthony, Keith, Hagen, and Rebecca Ann., and numerous nieces and nephews. He is proceeded in death by his parents and brother Buck Bryant. A Memorial Service is slated for 2:00 p.m. Sunday October 29, 2006 at Sunset Memorial Gardens Chapel with Dr. Jimmy Braswell. Services entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 6801 E. Hwy 80, Odessa, Texas 79762 (432_ 362-2331.
Roy E. Daniel
Odessa - Roy Eli (R.E.) Daniel, longtime resident of Odessa, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 26, 2006. R.E. was born in Anson, Texas December 26, 1950 to Suzanne Edwards Daniel and Joe Don Daniel.
Some called him “Roy” and others “R.E.” but all who knew him, loved him. He was a loving family man and a loyal friend. His friendships were far-reaching from those he worked with to his church family to his involvement in the Boy Scouts of America.
At the time of his death, R.E. was the Scoutmaster of Troop 34, a position he held for the past 6 years. Prior to that, he was a Den Leader and Cubmaster for Pack 58. R.E. was called out for the Order of the Arrow and went through Ordeal and Brotherhood, and was called out for Vigil in December 2003, earning his Vigil January 2004. One of his favorite duties in the Order was serving as cook and all Scouters knew his campfire grub was closer to four-star restaurant meals. The true measure of his commitment to Scouts was evident in the way he mentored the boys in his troop. He was always on the look-out for new adventures or new things to teach them. He guided them with firm yet loving counsel and he enjoyed the fellowship of the troop and all of his friends in the Buffalo Trail Council.
He made the time to help anyone who asked and he loved to get fully involved in any project that interested him. R.E. was a very loving, caring, giving man who was full of life and joy! He loved his Boy Scout Troop and being involved in the camping and all activities that helped his boys grow strong in every way! R.E. also loved his many hobbies including model building, whittling, arrowhead hunting and reading. His love of reading made him a master of all trades with a knack for remembering details or stories that he could recall at just the right times.
Roy also had an enormous amount of friends in life who he always remembered. He always had a story to relate for any occasion involving any one of his friends! Roy was a full- time family man, who loved his family and friends more than life itself. We will miss him dearly now that he has left us here on earth to be with Jesus. But with all of his interests and abilities, we know God will put him to work.
R.E. was preceded in death by his parents. He’s survived by his wife of 24 years, Susan Emily O’Brien Daniel; children Naomi Beth Daniel McGuire, Cooper Code Daniel, and Kirbi Cheree Daniel, all of Odessa.
Brother: Donnie Joe Daniel of Clifton, Texas and wife Dorothy
Half Siblings: Cindy Perez of Hamilton, Texas, James Daniel of Plano, Texas, and Romona Mata of Houston, Texas
Grandchildren: Vahn Evelyn McGuire, and Vahli LeeAnn Fields, of Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Cameron Levi Fields, of Odessa, Texas.
Family visitation will be 6p-8p Monday, October 30, 2006 at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Services will be at 2pm Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Odessa with Rev. Kevin Bushart and Rev. John Barrett officiating.
Memorials may be directed to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. They may also be directed to BSA Troop 34 in care of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.
Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Jane Era Farrell
Odessa - Jane Farrell, 81, formally of Odessa now of Longview, Texas; died Saturday, October 28th in Longview Care Center. She was born in Utica, Oklahoma to Roe and Sybil Kuykendall.
Her husband Joe H. Farrell preceded Jane in death in 1968. This loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother will be dearly missed by son Joe Farrell and wife Frances of Gladewater, Texas; daughter Mary Lindsey and husband Charles of Odessa. Son Mike Farrell and wife Karla of Kilgore, Texas. Grandchildren Kim Farrell of, Joemike Farrell and wife Bridget and Shellie Farrell. Kyle Lindsey and wife Jessica. Rhiannon Farrell. Great-grandchildren Joe, Reagan, Johnson, Ivy and Logan.
The family will receive friend Monday October 30th from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, October 31 at 11 am in the chapel of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home of Odessa.
Billy J. Hooten
Odessa - Billy J. Hooten, age 73, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2006. He was born Monday, November 07, 1932 in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida to the late Leroy and Lillie (Mc Rae) Hooten.
Billy was a Veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. Even though he was a very easy going, laid back kind of person, and always there for anyone, Billy held a little bit of mischief inside and enjoyed pulling pranks and telling jokes. He enjoyed sitting with his friends and talk about fishing, the army, Korea and Vietnam.
Billy worked as a Machinist for Hamil Machine Shop until his retirement. He decided he couldn’t just sit at home; he needed to do something, so he took a job delivering the Dollar Saver.
Those left behind to cherish his love, memory and friendship are his wife, Billie Hooten of Odessa, three daughters, Lori Taylor and husband, Edwin, of Throckmorton, Chrystal Murray and husband, Donny, of Turpin, Oklahoma, Phyllis Renfro and fiance, Jeff McClain of Odessa and Christine Busby, also of Odessa, one brother, Bobby Hooten of Wolfforth, twelve grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Leroy Hooten and one sister, Cleta Hooten.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 pm, Monday, October 30, 2006 at Acres West Funeral Chapel with Brother Roy Jones officiating.
