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Betty Joyce Cox
Odessa - Betty Joyce Cox, 71, passed away February 12, 2006 at Hospice House in Odessa, Texas. Betty was born on April 15, 1934 in Jacksonville, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Hobbs, New Mexico before moving to Midland in October 2004. Betty worked for Caprock Communications in Hobbs for over 30 years.
Betty is survived by three daughters, Vicki Wright and husband Ricky of Midland, Andrea Gayle DeFoe and husband Patrick of Calgary, Canada, and Lisa Dawn James and husband Henry of Kingwood, Texas as well as four grandchildren, Shawn DeFoe of Lafayette, Louisiana, Ryan DeFoe of Calgary, Canada, Kristen Wright of Arlington, Texas and J. D. Morgan of Kingwood, Texas and one great-granddaughter, Alexis DeFoe. She is also survived by a sister, Loretta Cooper of Abilene, Texas.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 Am Monday, February 20 at First United Methodist Church in Odessa officiated by the Reverend Donnie Williams.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to Home Hospice or The Children’s Clothes Closet of First United Methodist Church in Odessa.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Home Hospice of Midland, Hospice House, Dr. McKenna and Cathy McKenna.
Services by Odessa Funeral Home.
George Milton Purvis
Odessa - George Milton Purvis went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on February 15, 2006. He was born in El Paso, Texas on February 14, 1961, the son of Royce G. and Julie M. Purvis. He grew up in Odessa and graduated from Odessa High School, attended Odessa College and moved to Dallas, Texas in 1980 where he continued his education. He graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in business finance. He became a salesman of home improvement products and excelled at his job because of his love of people. He was a very friendly and easy-going person and had many friends. He leaves behind his beloved fiancée Mindy Roper of Carrollton, Texas. Other survivors include his mother Julie Purvis of Odessa, aunt Mona Purvis of Odessa, his brothers in Odessa: Melvin Purvis, Royce Purvis and wife Molly, sister Margie Newsom of Mesquite and husband Steve; cousin Dean Purvis and wife Missy of Grand Forks, North Dakota; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relations of whom he treasured very dearly. He bids farewell to his many friends and coworkers. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, February 22 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethany Christian Church Odessa, Texas. As a young teenager, George responded to an altar call to receive Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” Romans 10:9
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home of Odessa, TX.
Bettie Feemster
Odessa - On February 18, 2006, Bettie Feemster went to be with the lord. She was born on January 16, 1930 in Oilton Oklahoma. Bettie will be missed greatly, she was a loving wife, mother and “Nany”. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her dogs Tari and Sassy.
She is survived by her husband of 56 wonderful years Dick Feemster, children James Feemster and wife Therese of Port Arthur, Judy McDonald of Medford Oregon, Len Feemster of Manhatten Montana, Mark Feemster and wife Rhonda of Odessa; nine grandchildren Jamie Smith, Angela Blakelock, Amy Jamie, Sierra Schumacher, Forest McDonald, Andrew Feemster, Martin Feemster, Lindsey McAnear, Chase Feemster; brother Bob Pope of Midwest City, Oklahoma and eleven great grandchildren
Memorial service will be 2:00 pm Wednesday at Second Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Duckett officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday at Frank Wilson Funeral Directors.
Nelda Jean Beason
Gordon - Nelda Jean Beason, 63, of Odessa passed away Thursday, March 9, 2006 at Medical Center Hospital. She was born April 27, 1942 to Quinton & Vivian Locke in Mineral Wells. She moved to Odessa in 1953 from Mineral Wells. She married
Charles E. Beason October 14, 1960 in Odessa. She was a homemaker and a member of Northside Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband Charles Beason of Odessa, son, Jim Beason & wife Denise of the Woodlands, daughters, Nancy Cook & husband Paul of Odessa, Debbie Kerley & husband Mike of Odessa, Donna Simmons & husband James of Odessa, and (4) grandchildren.
There will be a visitation 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 2006 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 13, 2006 at Northside Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Chapman officiating.
There will be a visitation 7:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday at the White Funeral Home in Mineral Wells.
Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at the Gordon cemetery in Gordon, TX.
Funeral services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Oscar Corral, Jr.
Odessa - Oscar Corral, Jr. left this earth to serve a mission with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 8, 2006. Oscar was a devoted father, husband, and brother who loved nothing more in this life that to serve.
Oscar adored his three children, Oscar Corral III (age 20), Natasha Rae Corral(age 17), and Diego Luis Corral (age 5). He was the perfect father who spent all of his spare time coaching Little League, planning for and working as a Merit Badge Counselor, searching for high-performance parts for his cobra SVT, attending choir concerts, and playing Super Heroes. He also enjoyed martial arts, of which he held a black belt, playing practical jokes, visiting about anything and everything, shooting and cleaning guns, playing guitar with Aaron, and golfing with anyone who was willing to go all 18 holes. His brothers were his best friends. The highlight of Oscar’s life was when he could attend church with his entire family and serve a meal of visit a family in the company of the missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Oscar was highly competitive and excelled in all he did. Whether serving an individual, a group, the public, or his wife and children, Oscar served unconditionally with honor and integrity. He loved the lord and his family, and often stated that the happiest day of his life was when he married
Carolyn. He was a faithful husband whose most favorite place was the temple of the Lord.
Oscar was a valiant servant of the Lord who is now serving a full time mission with his son as his companion. He was preceded in death by his father, and all of our Oscars are missed by everyone who knew them. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, daughter Natasha, and his son Diego. The family extends sincerest appreciation to his best friend Sandy Reyes for all of her years of love and kindness to not only Oscar, but his entire family.
Visitation with be Monday night 3/13/2006 at 6:00 pm til 8:00 pm at Sunset Memorial Chapel in Odessa, TX. Sevices will be 11:00 am Tuesday 3/14/2006 at The Church of Jeus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 5401 N. JBS Parkway in Odessa, TX. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in the name of Oscar Corral, Jr., to the Boy Scouts of America or toward the purchase of bullet proof vests to officers of the Midland Constables offices.
Oscar Corral III
Odessa - Oscar Corral III left this earth on March 8, 2006, to begin serving a new mission with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Oscar was a loyal Earthly servant who loved all people unconditionally. He treated everyone with respect and a gentle tone. He was a leader, and he only wanted good things for everyone.
Oscar was born to Carolyn and Oscar Corral, Jr. on September 11, 1985. He was everything a parent could want. He was an all-around athlete who loved sports. His devotion and excellence was football, but as a result of a brain injury he was forced to find a new passion. He became extremely involved in high-performance cars. He loved the thrill of racing, and he lived to make his cars perfect. Oscar excelled in high jump, and he earned a chance to compete for a state title his senior year in high school at Permian.
Oscar was a loyal friend and brother to Leo, as well as anyone else he met. He was devoted, generous, and willing to do anything he could for anyone to make life better.
Oscar loved Erika. He was devoted to her as a companion, and he lived to make her happy. She was truly the love of his life.
Oscar is tremendously missed by all who knew him, and he is now serving a full-time mission for the Lord with his father as his companion. He shares his death with his father, and is survived by his mother, Carolyn Corral, his sister, Natasha, and his brother Diego. The family thanks Leo Lujan and the Sigala family for their unconditional love toward Oscar.
Visitation with be Monday night 3/13/2006 at 6:00 pm til 8:00 pm at Sunset Memorial Chapel in Odessa, TX. Sevices will be 11:00 am Tuesday 3/14/2006 at The Church of Jeus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 5401 N. JBS Parkway in Odessa, TX. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Leslie Sanders
Odessa - Leslie Sanders, age 67, went to be with Jesus in Paradise on Friday, March 10, 2006, at Hospice House of Odessa. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother sister and aunt. She will be missed by her family, friends, and loved ones.
She was born October 10, 1938, to William Franklin and Mary Pat (Turner) Rutherford in Sallis, MS. She was married
to Donnie Sanders on November 12, 1955, in Mississippi. She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Pentecostal Church of Odessa.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William Franklin and Mary Pat Rutherford and grandsons, Darrell Edwin and Noel Wayne Sanders, her brothers, Ernest, Billy, and Joseph Rutherford, and a sister, Catherine Rutherford.
Survivors include her husband, Donnie Sanders; son, Darrell Sanders and wife, Elizabeth and son, Garland Sanders and wife, Charlotte; grandchildren, Marcus Sanders and wife, Lauren, and two great-grandsons, Austin and Marcus Sanders, and one granddaughter, Crystal Sanders, all of Odessa; one sister, Rosemary White and husband, Wesley of Alabama, and two brothers, Donnie and Ronnie Rutherford, both of Mississippi; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a family visitation from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2006, at the First United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Terry Pugh officiating and Rev. J. T. Pugh assisting. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorials can be made to the First United Pentecostal Church of Odessa, 1700 N. Texas, Odessa, TX 79761.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Jay Mac Tripp
Odessa - Jay Mac Tripp was born in Odessa, Texas on April 15, 1926, the youngest of six surviving children, to Thomas Brass Tripp and Alice Susan Bates. The Bates and Tripp families were two of the area’s pioneer ranching families. Jay Mac was taught to work hard from a young age, an ethic he endeavored to instill in his children and grandchildren.
Soon after the death of his father, Jay joined his brothers in military service volunteering for the Navy in 1944. He served aboard the battleship Iowa in the Pacific theater. On leave in Los Angeles, he met Mary Evelyn West. The two were married
in June 1946, whereupon they settled in Jay’s hometown of Odessa.
For the next several years Jay worked in the dirt construction business with his brothers. In 1956, Jay entered what was then Texas A&M College to study Veterinary medicine. He took his degree in 1961, and after practicing in Houston for several years, Jay’s intense appreciation and love of family called him back to Odessa, where he established Alpha Veterinary Clinic in 1978.
Jay and Mary lived in Odessa until 2005, where Jay Mac continuously practiced Veterinary medicine, was actively engaged in the practice of his faith, and raised an extended family until declining health encouraged him to move closer to his daughter’s family in North Zulch, Texas.
Jay Mac Tripp is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Brass and Alice Susan, his brothers Jack, George, Earl, Bill, Lee, and his son Tommy Jay.
Jay is survived by his wife Mary Evelyn Tripp, daughter Dawn Ellen Brenner, granddaughter LaTisha Whitfill Schueneman and husband John, grandson Larry (Deuce) Whitfill and wife Aimee, and great-grandchildren Mary Elizabeth Whitfill, Sonora Leigh Schueneman, William Bryant Whitfill, Thomas Jay Whitfill, and Sierra Lynn Schueneman.
Graveside services are scheduled at Ector County cemetery Tuesday, March 14 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Monday, March 13 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Santiago ‘Baby J’ Banuelos IV
Odessa - Santiago “Baby J” Banuelos, IV, age 4 months, followed the Angels to Heaven on Wednesday, February 01, 2006. He came into this world on Friday, September 23, 2005 in Odessa to his loving parents, Santiago and Maria (Quinonez) Banuelos, III.
In the short time he was with us, he brought so much joy to the lives of his family. He was such a happy baby, smiling and playing from the moment he awoke in the morning until he was laid down to sleep at night. Whenever his sister was in a bad mood or unhappy, he would make her smile and his presence would make her feel better. He loved to hear his mother sing to him the “ABC’s” - he would talk and laugh. When his dad came close by, he would open his mouth – knowing he was about to get a kiss. Although he was very young, already he was showing his sense of fun and humor. He was beginning to focus his eyes better, grabbing on to things, and he had discovered his feet. His special happy spirit will make even Heaven a brighter place.
Those left behind with his precious memory are his parents, one sister, Genavi Faith Banuelos, his Maternal Grandparents, Nestor and Simona Quinonez, Paternal Grandparents, Santiago and Elizabeth Banuelos, II all of Odessa, his Maternal Great Grandparents, Teresa Chavez and Matias Menchaca of Durango, Mexico and his Paternal Great Grandparents, Santiago and Juanita Banuelos, Sr and Jesus and Gloria Orona all of Odessa. He also leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Rosary is scheduled for 7 pm, Monday, February 06, 2006 at Acres West Funeral Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 2 pm, Tuesday, February 07, 2006 at St Joseph Catholic Church with Father Joe Uecker as celebrant. Interment will follow at Rosehill cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel.
Perry Dyke Culp
ODESSA - Perry Dyke Culp, 48, loving husband, father, brother and son, went to be with his Lord on February 4, 2006. Dyke fought a tremendous battle to overcome the effects of a rare heart disease he had since birth and never lost his will to live.
Dyke was born on October 3, 1957 in Plainview, Texas and moved to Andrews, Texas in 1958. He graduated from Andrews High School in 1976 and some of his fondest memories and dearest friends are from his schoolboy days in Andrews. Dyke loved all sports and participated in many athletic activities at an early age until he received a heart pacemaker at the young age of 13. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing with his family and friends.
Dyke married
Connie Smith, on August 28, 1981 in Andrews. She was the love of his life and remained faithfully by his side throughout his illness.
Dyke received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Angelo State University in 1981 and moved to Odessa soon thereafter. He worked in the oilfield service and supply industry for 25 years for McElvoy-Willis, Cameron, and Taylor Tools. He loved his work and the relationships he developed and worked tirelessly to provide for his family.
Dyke was baptized by his father-in-law, C.A. Smith, at Southside Church of Christ in Andrews. He was an active member of University Boulevard Church of Christ in Odessa and he had a tremendous love for his Lord and Savior. His life exemplified his Christian faith and this is the legacy he will leave with his family and friends. Our hearts are broken with the loss of Dyke but we celebrate the life of a wonderful Christian man who lived with devotion, commitment, strength and courage.
Dyke was preceded in death by his father, Joe Ray Culp in 1967, his daughter, Katlyn Jo Culp in 1991, and his grandparents. He is survived by his loving wife, Connie, and wonderful children Kyndall, Landon and Kallie; his parents, Bubba and Patsy Hoermann of Andrews; his brothers Tim Culp and wife Annette of Midland, Trey Culp of Andrews, and Kip Culp and wife Missi of Lamesa; father and mother-in-law C.A. and Iva Jo Smith of Andrews; and brothers-in-law Dale Smith and wife Sabrina of Midland and Randall Smith and wife Tammy of Odessa; and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. Special thanks to Uncle Pen and Aunt Helen for their loving care and support for the past 2 years.
The family will receive friends at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors in Odessa, on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. A service to honor and celebrate Dyke’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at Sixth and Jackson Church of Christ in Odessa under the direction of Ministers Mike Oestmann and C.A. Smith. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day – and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” II Timothy 4:7,8.
Ralph W. Blasi
Fort Worth - Ralph W. Blasi, 57, a longtime practicing internist, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, at his home after a brief illness.
Funeral service was held Tuesday, January 31, 2006, in the chapel at Robertson Mueller Harper. The Rev. Andrew Decker of University United Methodist Church officiated. Dr. Blasi was laid to rest in Independence Chapel in Greenwood Memorial Park. Bearers of his casket were: Bill Lowry, Peter McDougall, Mike Paddock, Lee Bloemendal, Charles Roach and Lee Taylor. Eulogists were: Phil Fouche, Jim Lovelace and Dr. Bob McGehee.
Dr. Blasi’s family suggests that in lieu of flowers, friends may honor his name by making contributions to a charity of choice.
Born on Aug. 20, 1948, in Kemmerer, Wyo., Ralph William Blasi was the son of Frank and Edith Potter Blasi. He graduated from Permian High School before attending the University of Texas at Austin. Ralph attended the University of Texas Medical School at Galveston where he received the Gold Headed Cane award and was elected to Alpha Omega Honorary Medical Society. He practiced medicine in Fort Worth for 28 years, being board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
In addition to his medical practice, Ralph loved life and had many outside interests. In years past he was very active in golf; owned cutting horses and actively participated in cutting horse competitions where he won many championship buckles; and in recent years had a great interest in owning and riding collector edition Big Dog and Harley-Davidson custom motorcycles.
Ralph lived life to the fullest and had many true friends from all walks of life. He was a dedicated doctor who took care of those in need. He will be very sadly missed.
Survivors: Wife, Jane Aves-Blasi and her daughters, Jacqueline and Jessica; parents, Frank and Edith Blasi of Odessa; sister, Barbara Blasi Taylor and her husband, Lee of Muskogee, Okla.; niece, Edye Taylor; also family pets, Josie and Binky.
