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Kiley Jason Collins
Odessa - Kiley Jason Collins, 35, beloved son, grandson, family member and friend, went to be with his creator on February 17, 2006. May he be at peace. Kiley entered this world on April 17, 1970 in Odessa.
He is survived by his father and step-mother Michael Alan Collins and Glenda Collins of Odessa, his mother Karen Sue Overby of Midland. Kiley is also survived by his grandparents, Frances Collins and Deryl and Frances Overby, 5 stepbrothers and sisters, aunt and uncle Sharon and Ron Kimbrough, and nieces Jessica, and Jillian who will miss their uncle Kiley, and several cousins aunts and uncles, and many many friends
Kiley was educated in Midland and Odessa. He attended UTPB, Odessa College, and Midland College. Kiley loved to visit other places and had traveled extensively.
Kiley was a blessing and inspiration to those he met and knew. His kind gentle loving nature had earned him the nickname “The Gentle Bear”. His smile and sense of humor will be sorely missed.
Services have been arranged at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Family visitation was Monday evening from 6-8pm. Kiley’s life will be remembered and honored with a memorial service at 2:00 PM at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors in their chapel on Tuesday February 21, 2006.
Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in his memory.
Joe Dell Eudy
Odessa - Joe Dell Eudy, 83 years old, was received into the arms of Christ February 19th, 2006 at Hospice of Midland.
Joe Dell has lived in Odessa for 60 years. Joe loved to paint with oils and watercolors and grow flowers.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday the 22nd of February, 2006 at 11:00 a.m., at Antioch Christian Church, 4040 Maple Ave., Odessa, TX, with Don Frankhauser officiating and she will be laid to rest, immediately following, next to her deceased husband Howard Eudy at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
The family will have a visitation on Tuesday, February 21st, 2006 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Joe is survived by daughters; Kay Caperton of Arlington, Texas, Pam Eckel and son-in-law Gene Eckel of Fayetteville, Georgia; grandchildren, Joey Caperton of Austin, Texas, Chris Caperton of Chicago, Illinois, Tina Lodge of Charlotte, North Carolina, Howard Eckel of Fayetteville, Georgia, Wendy Eckel Heaton of Clarksville, Georgia and great-grandchildren, Bryson and Garrett Heaton of Clarksville, Georgia. Joe is also survived by her sisters; Lavern Meadows of Abilene, Texas, Marzelle Ferguson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Bonnie Smith of Plano, Texas and her brother, Bruce Fields of Corpus Christi, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, the family request gifts be sent to Ozark Bible College, 1111 N. Main, Joplin, MO 64801, or Hospice Midland, 2200 W. Texas, Midland, TX 79701.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
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.
Gladys Estelle McPheeters
Monahans - Gladys Estelle McPheeters, age 84, of Monahans passed away Monday, February 20, 2006, at her home in Monahans.
She was born on June 7, 1921 in Eastland. She was retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone company after many years as a telephone operator in Odessa. She was also an active member of Southside Baptist Church in Monahans. She married
Lester O. “Mac” McPheeters on July 25, 1947 in Odessa.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at Southside Baptist Church with Reverend Craig Rhoten and Reverend Owen Sharp officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa. Services are under the direction of Harkey Family Funeral Services.
Survivors include 3 sons, Gilbert McPheeters and wife, Elizabeth, of Monahans, Terry McPheeters and wife, Dorothy, of Sugarland, and Ronnie McPheeters and wife, Fran, of Monahans, a sister, Laverne Kelley of Odessa, and 2 grandchildren, Clinton and Jason McPheeters.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester O. “Mac” McPheeters on September 28, 1996.
Dorothy Agness Shrum
Odessa - Dorothy Agness Shrum, 90, of Odessa passed away Monday, February 20, 2006 at Sienna Care Center. She was born January 12, 1916 in Grand Falls to John Henry & Molly Cox.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husbands Thomas Brister & Hershel Shrum and her son, Cecil Brister. She is survived by her daughter-in-law: Virginia Brister, grandson, Kevin Doyle Pool & wife Nancy, (3) great-grandchildren: Zacherey & Nathan Pool and Jasmine Pool, and great-great-grandson, Joshua, (2) step-granddaughters, Marcia Hedger & Dixie Tryan, sisters-in-law, Dorothy Cox, (19) nieces and (20) nephews and many, many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 23, 2006 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Randall Mitchell, Sr. & David Henry officiating. Interment will follow at Odessa cemetery.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Bryan Eugene Jackson
Odessa - Bryan Eugene Jackson 50 years of age passed away at his Odessa residence on February 18, 2006. He was born on November 24, 1955 in Odessa to C.C. and Juanita Jackson. Bryan was a member of Bethel Assembly of God, he was an avid fisherman, and a good checker player, he collected watches for a hobby, and won numerous medals in the Special Olympics. He was a member of A.R.C. Organization. He volunteered at the Food Bank. He was employed at McDonalds and was very proud of his job. Bryan enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and his home family at Mariah Flats. Bryan was preceded in death by is father C.C. Jackson and niece Angela Jackson. He is survived by his mother: Juanita Jackson McDaniel of Odessa, brothers; Richard Jackson and his wife Gayleen, Allen Jackson and wife Susie both of Hobbs, Audie Jackson and wife Rhonda, Steve Jackson and wife Donna, Gordon Jackson and wife Robin, Kelvin Jackson and wife Honey all of Odessa, a host of nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Funeral services have been set for 10:00 AM Wednesday February 22, 2006 at Bethel Assembly of God with the Reverend John VanHoose officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill cemetery. His brothers will serve as pallbearers.
Services by Odessa Funeral Home.
Don Allan Steveson
(Our Donnie, Dad & Poppy)
Odessa - Don Steveson, 66, passed away February 18th, 2006. Don was born on August 18th, 1939 in Odessa, the son of O.L. and Estelle Steveson. He was preceded in death by his mother.
Don retired earlier than he wanted to because of his health. He loved his job and the people he worked with. Thank You, Bellow’s Systems Inc. for all your caring and understanding during Don’s illness.
Don was a good man. He loved all children and animals. “Poppy” especially loved his grandchildren and his “girls” – 3 little chihuahuas, Tia, Lacy and Olivia.
Don is survived by his wife, Carol J. Steveson; daughter, Allana (Lana) Athans and husband James; son, F. L. (Fritz) Purifoy; grandchildren, Rylee Stewart, Grant Athans and Clint and Mason Purifoy; his father, O.L. Steveson; sisters, Nancy Veatch and Sharon Guy; brother, David Steveson and wife Rose all of Odessa. Also surviving are several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 21st, 2006 at the Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Luther Whitlow officiating.
If desired, memorials may be sent to Home Hospice, Hospice House, West Texas Cancer Center or The Humane Society of Odessa.
Arrangements are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home.
Eva Lea Swope
Temple - Eva Lea Swope died on February 18, 2006, only 9 days shy of her 102nd birthday. She was born in Killeen, Texas, on February 27, 1904, to John Hardy and Luveney Sprott Swope. She was preceded in death by her three younger siblings, Mittie Swope Allen, Eunice Swope Huff, and Charles Hardy Swope. Surviving her are numerous nephews and nieces among many generations.
Lea graduated from Killeen High School and obtained a teaching certificate in 1922. She attended Baylor College, Baylor University and Texas Tech University, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree. Later she did graduate work at the University of Texas in Library Science. She was a member of Retired Teachers of Texas, Daughters of the American Revolution, and American Association of University Women.
She taught in the following school districts from 1922 - 1968: Iduma, Little Nolan, Killeen, Colorado City, and Odessa. Her personality characteristics were evident in her classroom atmosphere – dignity, respect, independence, and self-discipline. Her former students credit her for a good part of their success in life that resulted from just one year in her classroom. In recent years these students would write her letters of appreciation and take her to lunch. Even up to her death, family members would receive inquiries about her health from the students.
Her personal tastes were admirable. A visit to any one of her residences was a treat of good tastes in furnishings, art pieces, and collectibles. She dressed impeccably in keeping with her taste for items of great quality. Her students remembered this as it added to the atmosphere of attention to proper manners and to their serious approach to class subject matters. As her life matured, she generously gave her personal belongings to eager, receptive, and thankful family members. Her memory will live for years in many homes.
Her 100th birthday party at Merrill Gardens in Round Rock was a gala affair of family, students and friends of many years. She received over 100 birthday cards from students in Odessa.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2006, at 2:30 p.m. at the Sheffield Funeral Home in Temple followed by a funeral service at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to World Bible School, Boles Children’s Home, Herald of Truth, or World Radio.
Frances Lucille McCollum Allbright
ANDREWS - Funeral Services for Frances Lucille McCollum Allbright, 80, of Andrews will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2006, at the First Baptist Church in Andrews with Rev. Bryan Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow in the Andrews Old cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home in Andrews.
Frances passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at Home Hospice House in Odessa.
Frances was born June 15, 1925 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Foris Theodore McCollum and Lucille Managan McCollum. She graduated from Lamesa High School in 1942 and received her Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Baylor University in 1946. She then returned to Lamesa, working for Jenkins and Wood Cotton Buyers. She married
Wilburn Taylor “Joe” Allbright on June 15, 1948 in Lamesa. In January 1949, they moved to Andrews to farm and ranch. Soon after moving to Andrews, they moved their letters to the First Baptist Church.
In addition to being a Sunday School teacher for many years, Frances served on the Day Care Committee for the First Baptist Church, was President of the Andrews Study Club, a charter member of the Andrews Branch of the American Association of University Women; served two terms on the Andrews School Lay Advisory Council, was President of the American Cancer Society, served on the United Fund board, was a charter member, President and presented with Lifetime membership in the Women’s Division of the Andrews Chamber of Commerce. She was assistant director of the West Texas-New Mexico Health Education Resource Program, and a Lay Advisor to Continental Telephone Company.
Frances also served as a Director of the Baylor University Ex-Students Association, and was Secretary-treasurer of the Board of Directors of Andrews Senior Citizens Center, Inc. Frances served as President of the Andrews Country Club and was actively involved with the Andrews Friends of the Library and Ocotillo Garden Club. Frances also was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and Phi Gamma Nu fraternities. Having been a recipient of the “Gift of Life” by receiving a Liver Transplant over 15 years ago from a loving donor, Frances was ever so grateful by encouraging others to become organ donors as well as consoling and encouraging numerous others with liver disease to not give up and pursue the option of Liver Transplant Surgery.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents Foris Theodore McCollum and Lucille Managan McCollum and her brother, Foris Theodore McCollum II of Fort Sumner New Mexico.
She is survived by her husband Wilburn Taylor “Joe” Allbright of Andrews; 4 sons: Joe McCollum Allbright and wife Vicki of Odessa; William Taylor Allbright and wife Linda of Andrews; James Francis Allbright and wife Elaine of San Angelo; John Managan Allbright and wife Judy of Andrews; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Memorials may be sent to Home Hospice of Andrews and Odessa Parks Methodist Retirement Village of Odessa.
Pallbearers will be Leland Hamilton Kenneth Munsell; O.B. Raburn; John R. Parish; Gordon Cox; Forest C. Scott; Dick Garrison; Dr. Z.W. Hutchinson and Paul New.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Home Hospice personnel and The Friends of the Library in Andrews.
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.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to John Hopkins University in the name of Oscar Corral III.
Clarence Ray ‘Bud’ Frisbie
Angleton - Clarence Ray “Bud” Frisbie of Angleton passed away on Friday at his residence, age 76. He was born in Breckenridge, Texas on August 4, 1929. Bud served our country proudly in the Texas National Guard and retired after 20 years of service. He retired with Gulf Oil after 35 years. He loved spending time with his family, camping and most of all, fishing with his family and friends. He passed his love of fishing to his sons, daughter and grandchildren, and we know that he is fishing with Jesus.
Surviving are his loving wife of 56 years, Helen Louise Frisbie of Angleton; sons, Steve Frisbie and wife Jessica of Lewisville, TX, Gary Frisbie and wife Shauna of Lubbock, TX; daughter, Sharon Trower and husband Markus of Angleton; sister, Leona Crowson and husband Earl of Odessa, TX; and 12 grandchildren who always brought a smile to his face.
Visitation will be held 5:00 – 8:00p.m. Sunday at Palms Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held 1:45p.m. Monday at Houston National cemetery with Rev. Kent Pate officiating.
