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Margie ‘Tainte’ Leach
Odessa - Margie “Tainte” Leach, 64, of Odessa was called home by her lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 27, 2006. Visitation 7-9 pm Wednesday at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. A celebration of her life and love for the Lord will be held at Temple Baptist Church on Thursday, March 2, at 1:00 pm with Rev. Griffin Jones and Rev. Reggie Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Philippians 3:13-14…But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead, press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Margie persevered and pressed onward toward the prize and on February 27, 2006 Christ Jesus called her home for her eternal reward.
Margie was a loving, devoted wife and mother who instilled the importance of a relationship with Jesus Christ in her family. One of her greatest joys in life was working with Awana’s Red Group at church. She loved each and every girl in her group and always looked forward to Wednesday night. She took great joy in watching the girls learn and grow in Christ. She treasured her family and friends and always took the time to say, “I love you”. She was an artist and loved drawing, painting, and scrapbooking. She loved to make “pocket crosses” that she would give to family, friends, and even strangers that she felt needed a little lift.
There will be emptiness in our hearts and lives, but we do not grieve as those who have no hope because our hope is in Christ Jesus and we know that Tainte only went home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Doxa Kids, Street Children’s Ministry: P.O. Box 13286 Odessa, Texas 79768.
Margie was preceded in death by her father, John Byars and by her mother and step father Lois and John Parks, brother and sister Jodene and Florene Byars.
Survivors: Husband of 43 years and the love of her life, Morris Leach; daughter Marcy Dyer and husband Dennis; Step-Grandson Eric Dyer; Father and Mother-in-law, Floyd and Nell Leach; Sister Sue Graves and husband Don; Sister-in-law Karen Bechard and husband Paul; Sister-in-law Janice Herrera and husband Carlos; Nephew, Tim McNurlen and wife Celeste; Niece Heather Newman; Niece Aimee Dumas and husband Michael; Great Nieces; Kristen Galindo, Stephanie McNurlen, Devon Escobedo and Great Nephew Joey Dumas. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters in Christ and her Temple Baptist Church Family.
Arrangements are entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Loy 'Turk' Blue
Gordon - Loy “Turk” Blue 81 of Gordon and formerly of Odessa passed away on Sunday December 4, 2005 at a Mineral Wells hospital. Services will be 2 PM Wednesday December 7, 2005 in the First Baptist Church in Gordon with Rev. Kurt Powell officiating. Military honors will follow in New Gordon cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Strawn, Texas.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
Loy was born on January 16, 1924 in Gordon, Texas to Robert Henry and Ida Mae Pierce Blue. He attended school in Gordon and before graduation he entered the United States Army serving three years when he was honorably discharged in 1946. He married
Melba Segars on March 8, 1946 in Strawn, Texas and they moved to Odessa where he worked for 40 years at Shorty Hall Rig Company as an oilfield truck pusher. They moved to Gordon 15 years ago. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Gordon.
Loy is survived by his wife of 59 years Melba Blue of Gordon, Tx., daughters Jo Ann McComack of Marble Falls and Judy Kay Hargis of Mineral Wells, Tx. A brother Edward Blue of Palo Pinto Lake, two sisters Lorene Wood of Florida and Billy Louise Bates of Odessa, Tx. Four grandchildren Jamie, Jason, Jeffrey and Justin and five great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews.
Loy was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and three sisters.
Peggy Ackers Elmore
Odessa - Peggy Ackers Elmore of Odessa, passed away at Parks Retirement Village on Sunday, December 4, 2005, after a long battle with Parkinson’s.
She was born May 30, 1929, in Abilene, TX to Earl and Mayford Ackers. She graduated from Abilene High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree from North Texas University in 1950.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Wilford Elmore, and her parents.
She is survived by her son, Ed Elmore of Odessa; daughter and son-in-law, Katy and Doug Shelton of Odessa, and daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Peter Evans of Houston, TX. She had four grandchildren, Shelby Shelton of Odessa, Lacy Shelton of Dallas, and Chris and Ian Evans of Houston. She is also survived by her sister, Wanda Green of Garland and many nieces and nephews.
Peggy was a long-time member of Asbury United Methodist Church. The last few years she was a regular visitor of First United Methodist Church of Odessa.
Peggy was an active member of the Odessa community. She was a former member of the Odessa Country Club, the Odessa Country Club Ladies Golf Association, the Permian Study Club, the Odessa Symphony Guild, Texas Genealogy Society, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and the Daughters of the American Revolution.
She loved life and although she endured much suffering, she displayed a positive attitude and outlook on life. We were all encouraged by her strength and perseverance.
Our special thanks to the many caregivers who loved her and helped her to remain in her apartment until her death and also to Home Hospice.
Peggy loved flowers and her family requests you plant a flowering plant in your yard or a park in her memory.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2005, at Asbury United Methodist Church with Paul Bauernfeind officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
John Robert Krumnow
Pecos - John Robert Krumnow, formerly of Pecos, died at his home in Denver City on December 2, 2005. John is the son of Jim and Maryann Krumnow. He was born July 13, 1973 in Odessa and raised in Pecos. He was Catholic. John’s joys included “game night” with his wife and daughters, gardening, and home remodeling. He was a longtime employee of the Frito-Lay Corporation. John was devoted to his family and will be remembered by his nieces and nephews as the kind, gentle, and fun loving “Uncle John”. He found humor in life and spread laughter to those around. John was preceded in death by his father and by his nephew Christopher. He is survived by his wife Steffany and loving daughters Zoe and Ashlyn, his mother Maryann Krumnow of Odessa, six sisters Debbie Garcia and Sandy Lamb of Pecos; Jimmie Krumnow, Nancy Mosby, and Kelly Mosby of Odessa; and Marvel McDonald of Andrews, and numerous nieces and nephews. A rosary will be held at Peaceful Gardens Funeral Home in Pecos on Tuesday, December 6th at 7:30 pm with services at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church on Wednesday, December 7th at 2:00 pm.
Rick Harvey
Bunkie, La. - Funeral services for Rick Harvey will be at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, December 6, 2005 in White’s Chapel Methodist Church, Whiteville, with Rev Joe Hoover officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery under direction of Melancon Funeral Home, Bunkie.
Our beloved and treasured Rick Harvey went to meet Jesus on December 3, 2005. He was a native of Odessa, TX. Rick left behind a large, loving family. Survivors include his wife, LaFree; 3 daughters, Tasha Sims, Ashley Harvey, and Courtney Harvey;1 son, Richard Harvey; his mother, Irene Shepard; mother-in law, Sandy Shepherd; 6 sisters, Linda, Paula, Debbie, Judy, Barbara, and Janiece; grandfather, Leo Foxworth; mother and father-in law,Sue and Ernest Cook; son-in law, Michael Sims; 2 best family friends, nephew, Gary Hanes and brother-in law Landon Cook; multiple uncles, aunts, nephews, neices, cousins, and his beloved grandchildren, Taylor and Matthew Sims. Be in peace my angel. Rick was a lover of family and football, building, and being outdoors. He could always make you smile. He was our heart and will always be.
Visitation will be at Melancon Funeral Home, Bunkie, from 9:30 am until 12:30 pm on Tuesday.
Hornaday Edgar “Mac” McLauren
Odessa - Hornaday Edgar “Mac” McLauren age 81 of Odessa passed away December 3, 2005 at his residence. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Wednesday December 7, 2005 at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors in their chapel, with burial at 3:00 PM at Plain View cemetery in Dawson County.
He worked for the Texas Highway Department as a Right of Way Agent. He proudly served in the U.S. Army in the 11th Airborne during World War II receiving the Purple Heart. He was the past worthy president and auditor of the Fraternal Order of Eagles
He is preceded in death by his wife John Ellen and brother Larron McLauren.
He is survived by his son Laurin McLauren of Odessa, granddaughter Laura McLauren of Odessa, great grandchildren Russell Lee Hammack and Ian McLauren Hammack all of Odessa and special friend Ethel Hall of Odessa.
Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Wallace M. Reed
Odessa - Wallace M. Reed, age 85, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2005, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.
He was born April 2, 1920, to James L. and Julia (Forehand) Reed in Goldthwaite, TX. He served four years and ten months in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theatre. He married
Melba L. Turner August 12, 1943, in Oklahoma City, Ok. He was an active member of Temple Baptist Church.
He attended Texas Tech University, and became an Eagle Scout in 1934, the youngest in Texas at that time. He enjoyed crossword puzzles, singing, and playing the piano, and many people enjoyed his handcrafted Christmas trees, airplanes, and miniature furniture. He enjoyed going to the lake, jet skiing at age 80 with Melba, and being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
His parents, and his brother, Max H. Reed, all preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife Melba L. Reed, his daughter, Peggy Reed Powell and husband, Chris, sons, Guy W. Reed and wife, Rhonda, and Jon J. Reed and wife, Maggie, all of Odessa; six grandchildren, Jay Reed Soules, Mac A. Soules, Jill Reed Howerter, Matthew Storey Reed, Sarah Reed and James L. Reed; four great-grandchildren, Luke A. Soules, Grace E. Soules, Jett Reed Howerter, and Storey Garner Howerter; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
There will be a family visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2005, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2005, at Temple Baptist Church with Dr. Griffin Jones and Rev. Johnny Thomason officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Chris Powell, Tony Storey, Matthew Storey Reed, Glen Hadley, Jay Soules, and Mac Soules. Honorary pallbearer will be George Lackey, Bobby Storey, J. L. Reed, Frank Ford, Bill Betzel & Joe Powell.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
John Murray Brown
Midland - John Murray Brown went to be with our Lord on March 6, 2006.
He was born March 18, 1957 in Hobbs, New Mexico to Archie Brown and May Bell Swinney Brown of Odessa, Texas. He was raised and educated in Odessa. He graduated from Permian High School. John had worked in the oil industry for many years. He has been employed by Don-Nan Pump & Supply for the past 15 years as international sales manager. Prior to working for Don-Nan, he worked for Norris O’Bannan.
John met life with “Gusto” and met every challenge the same way. He was on the Board of Directors of the Oil Patch Kids which benefits foster children. He was an avid fisherman and golfer. John was a member of Ranchland Hills Country Club.
He was a pillar of strength and a symbolic husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend to many.
On January 24, 1989 he married
the love of his life, Melinda Hunt. They have two daughters and one son and reside in Midland.
John is survived by his wife, Melinda Brown of Midland, TX; daughters, Janae Nicole Brown of Waco, TX; and Morgan Leann Brown of Midland, TX; son, Airman Chad Allen Matlock, stationed in Kun Sun, South Korea; parents, Archie and May Bell Brown of Odessa, TX; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Julie Brown of Odessa, TX; sister, Martha Hammett of Odessa, TX; aunts and uncles, numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand- nephews. Also surviving are brothers and sisters through love, Ronnie and Lisa Burnett, Dennis and Janet Snyder, Jack and Vickie Waldrep, Don and Vickie Basham, Ken and Dee Burns, Troy and Renee Basham, Tom and Margie Terrett, and all the “Desert Duffers”.
John’s strength, wisdom, and overwhelming presence will be missed, but carried forever in the hearts of those who loved him and knew him well.
The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home, Thursday, March 9, 2006 between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Friday, March 10, 2006 at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship. 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.Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association, 3205 W. Cuthbert, Suite A-8, Midland, Texas 79701 or the American Cancer Society, 2304 W. Wadley, Midland, Texas 79705.
Ruby Lois Campbell
Odessa - Ruby Lois Campbell, 93, a long time resident of Odessa passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at the Hospice House. She was born October 15, 1912 to John & Etta McCasland in Emblem, TX. She married
N. H. Campbell February 2, 1929 in Sulphur Springs. She was a homemaker and a member of Parkview Church Of Christ. She supported her church and other charitable activities. She loved to sew, knit, crochet, and other creative activities. She also loved the outdoors.
She was a loving mother, devoted wife and steadfast friend.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, N. H. Campbell, son, Billy Gerald Campbell, sister, Hattie Mae and brothers, Edgar, John & Kenneth McCasland and great-grandson, Austin Mobley.
She is survived by her daughter, Helen Blackstone of Odessa, and daughter-in-law, Geneva Campbell Grider of Noble, OK., (4) grandchildren, Shelley Helms & husband Dave of Noble, OK., Bruce Campbell of West Palm Beach, FL., Scott Blevins & wife Shelly of Dallas, Leslie Thomas & husband Elgin of Alvin, (10) great-grandchildren and extended family Joe & Gaye Brooks and their children and grandchildren.
There will be a visitation 6:00 p m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 9, 2006 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with Charles Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Bertha T. (Madewell) Hall
Odessa - Bertha T. (Madewell) Hall, 85, of Odessa passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at Seabury Nursing Home where she was a resident for 3 years. She was born January 7, 1921 to Joe P. & Maude (Mann) Madewell in DePew, OK.
She was a waitress many years in Odessa at the Blue Top Drive Inn and Park Inn Restaurants in Odessa. She was a member of Second Baptist Church.
She married
James H. Hall in Salinas, CA on May 15, 1953. He preceded her in death in December 1986. Her parents preceded her in death as did her brother Joe W. Madewell and sister Mary Lynch.
Left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Shirley Vardeman & husband Dwane, & Nancy Evans & husband Robert (Bob) all of Odessa, sister, Kathryn Gober & husband H. K. of Oklahoma City, OK., (4) grandchildren, J. R. Evans, Kenny Vardeman & wife Glenda, Kimberley Riddle & husband Terry, Kristi Gibbs & husband Jeff all of Odessa, (7) great-grandchildren, and (3) nieces.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2006 at Second Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Duckett officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
