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Juanita Ruth Shackelford
AUSTIN — To one whom bears the sweetest name, "Mother."
Juanita Ruth Shackelford passed away peacefully Friday, March 10, 2000, at North Austin Medical Center.
Her sons, Tom and Noel, daughter-in-law, Gail, grandson, Westley and good friend, Albert Sandoval were at her side, as Glen Miller’s "Moon Light Serenade" played in the background. It was her favorite music.
Juanita was born on June 19, 1928, in Abilene and spent her childhood in Maybank and San Angelo. She was a longtime resident of Odessa.
She loved her family, worked hard and made many friends. The nurses said she was a doll.
She is survived by five children, Katherine Ann Cheshire, Thomas C. Cheshire and wife, Gail, Johnnie Shackelford, Doris Taylor Anderson and Noel C. Shackelford.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to our cousins, Johnny Williams, Susie Kennedy and Kelly Kennedy; and Francis Barnett, Juanita’s good friend for over 30 years.
She was preceded in death by her beloved great-aunt, Ethel Hallie " Biggie" Rector.
Juanita will be buried in Ector County cemetery with private graveside services.
Arrangements by Austin-Peel and Son Funeral Home Inc. in Austin.
Helene ‘Honey’ Brown
Odessa - Helene “Honey” Brown, 85, a longtime resident of Odessa passed away Friday, April 21, 2006, at the Hospice House. She was born July 22, 1920, in Hamilton, TX, to Lewis and Hallie Robinson. She married
Albert R. Brown October 15, 1938, in Odessa. She was a homemaker and a member of Temple Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Albert Brown of Odessa, daughter, Carol McCorkle and husband Ray of Odessa, sister, Christine Filson of Shreveport, LA. (2) grandchildren, Jon Busick of Colorado Springs, CO. and Candace, and (7) great-grandchildren.
We will cherish our memories of you always.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 24, 2006, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home with Rev. Emmett Barnard officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Gregorio Vasquez Corral
Odessa - Gregorio Vasquez Corral 73 of Odessa passed away April 21, 2006 at Medical Center Hospital. He was born May 19, 1932 in Durango, Mexico to parents Lucas Corral and Leonides Vasquez. Visitation will be held today, April 23, 2006 from 1 to 10 pm and Monday from 9 am to 10 pm with a rosary said at 7:30 at Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapels. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Tues. April 25, 2006 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Joe Uecker officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Lucia Enriquez Corral of Odessa, sons, Jose Gregorio Corral of Odessa, Miguel Arturo Corral of Odessa, Jorge I. Corral of McKinney, TX, daughters, Guadalupe C. Ramos of Odessa, Lidia C. Ramirez of Phoenix, AZ, Gloria C. Angulo of Odessa, Maria Elena Dominguez of Detroit, MI, Lourdes C. Martinez of Odessa, brothers, Jose F. Corral of Odessa, Rosendo Corral of Odessa, Lucas Corral of Phoenix,AZ, Jesus Corral of Chicago, IL, sisters, Socorro Valdiviez of Lovington, NM, Rosa Maria Delgadillo of Juarez, MX, Librada Martinez of Odessa, Paula Avila of Phoenix, AZ, 26 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Services are under the direction of Martinez-Smith Funeral Chapels & Crematory.
Larry Allen Felio
Midland - Larry Allen Felio, 64, of Midland, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2006.
He was born December 15, 1941 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to Elmer and Dorothy Felio. Larry graduated from Roswell High School in Roswell, New Mexico in 1960. On April 22, 1963 he married
Bonnie Genelle Hamilton in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Larry received his Bachelors of Science degree in Civil Engineering from New Mexico State University in 1975. A registered Professional Engineer with the State of Texas, Larry worked for six years as a Public Works Engineer for the City of Odessa. From 1982 until 2002 he worked for the Texas Railroad Commission in the Gas Utilities and Pipeline Safety Branch. He supervised operations of the Midland Branch Office for most of that time. His memberships included the First Baptist Church of Midland, a 3rd Degree Mason with the Aztec Masonic Lodge in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Odessa, Texas, and he also served on the board of Hearthstone Children’s Home in Midland. He was a member of the High Sky Emmaus Community. He enjoyed woodworking and architectural drawing, but his true interest was his family.
Larry was a faithful, kind, and loving father and husband who was cherished by his loved ones. He was a private man who placed his family before all other priorities. Mr. Felio maintained an honorable engineering career characterized by safe practices, thorough inspection, and uncompromising integrity.
Larry is survived by his wife, Bonnie Genelle Felio of Midland, TX; daughter, Shariene Rene Sessions of Lubbock, TX; son, David Allen Felio of Dallas, TX; daughter, Christina Marie Felio of Midland, TX; daughter, Mary Guadalupe Felio of Midland, TX; granddaughter, Madeline Taylor Felio of Dallas, TX; grandson, Brady Douglas Felio of Dallas, TX; grandson, Maximilian David Felio of Dallas, TX; granddaughter, Jolie Rene Sessions of Lubbock, TX; mother, Dorothy Elnor Felio of Roswell, NM; sister, Elnor Mae Downs of Roswell, NM; niece, Tammy Lynn Trice of Dallas, TX; nephew, Derek Phillip Downs of Dallas, TX.
Larry’s family would like to extend their special thanks to the caregiver medical professionals who provided extra care to him in the last six months.
The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home, Sunday, April 23, 2006 between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Monday, April 24, 2006 in the Worship Center of First Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy., Midland, Texas 79701 (432) 683-5555. To place on-line condolences visit www.mem.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to Centers for Children and Families, or Buckner-Hearthstone Children’s Home in Mr. Felio’s honor.
Zelda Pendergrass
Odessa - Zelda Pendergrass went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 20, 2006 at her home where she was surrounded by many family members.
She was the blessed mother of seven children.
Pat Gable of Leander, TX. Kent and Judy Sparks of Lake Brownwood, TX., Linda and Joe Erwin of Odessa, Pam and Billy Holsey of Poolville TX., Mike Pendergrass of Wolfforth TX., Kay Pendergrass and companion David Dinkela of Odessa, Jan and George Hamilton of Kingsland,TX. Nine Grandchildren, thirteen Great Grandchildren and one Great Great Grandchild.
She was born August 21 1919 to J.T. and Della Riley in Coleman County. She attended school at Elliott and Mozelle . She married
Carl Pendergrass in 1947 and moved from Coleman to Odessa in 1950. She delighted in preparing each child’s favorite dish as she was a great cook. She had a tremendous love for her family and was totally devoted to them. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and four sisters. She was a member for the second Baptist Church for twenty years.
We mourn the passing, celebrate the life and cherish the memory of our beloved wife, mother and Granny.
The family wishes to express deep appreciation to Debbie Harris and Home Hospice for their compassionate care and assistance during her illness and to Chaplain Emmett Barnard for his kindness and compassion.
Visitation will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens and funeral home on Sunday April 23, from 6 to 8 pm.
Memorial services will be at 2pm Monday April 24 at Second Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Home Hospice of Odessa or Second Baptist Church. Services entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and cemetery.
Terry J. Weatherwax
Odessa - Terry J. Weatherwax 51 of Odessa passed away Thursday April 20, 2006 at Medical Center Hospital. He was born May 24, 1954 in Van Nuys, California to Gerald Weatherwax and Delores Goebring. He was a mechanic in the oil field industry. He married
Debra Woods. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Weatherwax of Odessa, Sons Kyle Weatherwax of Odessa, Tommy Adkins of Austin, Texas, and Carye Adkins of Abilene,Texas Daughter Jena Weatherwax of Odessa, Mother Delores Cheshire, Five Sisters and Grandchildren Christopher Ramirez, Chevy Richardson, Chance Richardson, and Ethan Adkins. Burial will be private.
Services by Odessa Funeral Home.
Donald A. Guess
Odessa - Donald A. Guess (Don Guess) 71 of Odessa passed away Tuesday April 18, 2006 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. He went into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father and his loving wife Connie Sue Guess who preceded him to Heaven July 12, 2003.
Memorial services will be held Monday April 24, 2006 at 2:00 pm at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at a later date in Wharton, Texas.
Don was born August 18, 1934 to Lynn Guess and Leona Hezne Guess in Wharton County, Texas. He graduated high school from Wharton High School and returned there from Sam Houston State University to teach math for awhile. He also served in the Army. He was a finance man, car salesman, mobile home salesman and an equipment salesman in the oil patch.
He and Connie were very active in the Ector County Sheriff’s Posse and both held many different offices in that organization, and were associated with many other organizations in Odessa and Texas. He was an avid horse and rodeo fan.
He is survived by : Jerry and Barbara Riley of Panama City Beach, FL ; grandchildren Trent, Kelsey, Emily Abbigale, Marques, Austin, Caroline, Emma, Katie and Jay. Kirk and Lynn Riley, Austin, TX, grandchildren Holley and Sydney, Mike and Sandy Miller of Royse City, TX, grandchildren Ashley, Colt, Cutter and Caddie; one great grandchild.
He was a lover of life and lived well and will be greatly missed by his friends.
Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
James Michael ‘Mike’ Hughes
Odessa - James Michael “Mike” Hughes, age 50, passed away Friday, April 21, 2006, at Hospice House in Odessa.
He was born November 3, 1955, to James Hollis and Alta Lee (Wyrick) Hughes in Friona, TX. Mike graduated from Hobbs High School in 1974, He was a veteran in the U.S. Army from 1975 to 1978.
Mike married
Charlotte Jenkins on April 24, 1981. They have spent almost 25 wonderful years together.
He has worked in parts sales for many years. Twenty of those years have been working at Bruckner’s Truck Sales, formerly Permian Mack Sales. When not working, his hobbies included car racing, working on cars and coaching youth ice hockey.
Mike was a loving and devoted husband, dad, granddad, and friend. We will miss him dearly.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Alta Lee Hughes and grandparents, Toll and Clyta Wyrick and Jim and Saletta Hughes.
Mike is survived by his wife, Charlotte Ann Hughes of Odessa, son, Chase Hughes, daughter, Natalie Golden and husband, Keith, son, Daniel J. Foster, granddaughter, McKynzie Golden, grandson, Houston Golden, all of Odessa, dad and step-mom, Hollis and Priscilla Hughes of Albany, TX, sisters, Kathy Harrison and husband, Daniel of Hobbs, NM, and Holli Ann May of Oklahoma, and mother and father-in-law, Margaret and A. C. Jenkins of Hobbs, NM.
There will be a family visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2006, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at Temple Baptist Church with Rev. Kyle Rodgers officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
The family would like to thank Hospice House for all of the support and care for our loved one.
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.
Millard L. Alexander
Odessa - Millard L. Alexander passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2006. He was born on April 21, 1927 in Maud, Oklahoma. He served in the U.S. Navy from March 1945 to August 1949 in the submarine service. After being discharged from the Navy he came to Odessa to visit an uncle and stayed a lifetime. In his early years he worked for a steel fabrication company, where he learned to design pressure vessels, a skill that is ordinarily done by degreed engineers. His last work experience was as owner and manager of a commercial janitorial service. He retired in 2000.
Millard was a long-time member of St. Andrews Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder. He was a Master Gardner, who loved nature, plants and gardening. In his neighborhood, he was known as the tomato man. He was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, Millard was a dedicated jogger for thirty years, running two miles before breakfast each day until that was no longer possible. Although he was not a native Texan, he was a Texan at heart and had a thorough knowledge of the history of the state. He was a gentle man who possessed a sweet spirit. Most of all, he loved his family.
He is survived by his wife Jackie of 53 years. He is also survived by daughters, Connie Roselander of Michigan and her children, Jason and Chloe, Susanne Bernhard and her husband Mark of Ft. Worth and their children, Lauren and Alex, mother & father-in-law, Joe & Nellie Melton of Odessa, brothers, Gene and Robert Alexander, sister, Marianne Detrich all of California,
A Memorial service is to be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2006 at St. Andrew Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jimmy Braswell officiating.
In lieu of flowers please send memorials to St. Andrew Cumberland Presbyterian Church or Meals on Wheels.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Hospice House.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
