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Viola Ratliff
Viola Ruth Ratliff, 73, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, was claimed by the Lord Jesus Christ and reunited with her beloved husband, Bill, on November 18, 1999. Bill preceded her in death on August 3, 1999.
Viola was a resident of Odessa for most of her 73 years and a lifetime member of the Sixth and Jackson Church of Christ. Her kind and tender presence will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.
Her loving family invites all of her friends to attend funeral services scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, November 22, 1999, in the Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel, with Roy Smalling and Don Turskey officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
She leaves behind her loving family who loved her and will miss her more than words can say. Her loving sons, Dan Ratliff and his wife Jimmie, and Dub Ratliff and his wife Rita; one sister, Christine Johnson; sister-in-law Beth Rogers; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family suggests memorial contributions in lieu of flowers to the Sixth and Jackson Church of Christ.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Durwood Robertson
Durwood "Robby" Robertson, 81, of Odessa, passed away Friday, November 19, 1999, after a short illness. Robby was born July 14, 1918, in Madison, Neb., to James W. and Mildred Robertson.
Robby graduated from the University of Chicago in 1940 and immediately began serving his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He served as a First Lieutenant in the Airborne Operations. After completing his military service, Robby began his career in the wire rope business in Denver, Colorado. In 1964 he moved to Odessa and began a 30-year career at Rochester Rope and Wire Co.
Following his retirement he met Marie Weylandt, and they were married
in 1994 in Hawaii. They enjoyed traveling together and many family gatherings. Robby enjoyed many lasting friendships, as well as his new friends with whom he regularly played golf. He was a long time active member of the First United Methodist Church of Odessa.
He was preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Wilma, who died in 1987.
He is survived by his wife, Marie; his four stepchildren and their families: Pam Logan of Dallas, her daughter and son-in-law Jennifer and Richard Stelling and her son Jackson Logan III; Judi and her husband Burton Rice of Nashville, Tenn., their son William, and daughter and son-in-law Elizabeth Rice-West and Dab West; Steve Weylandt of Houston, his wife Candace and their daughter, Taylor; and Robert Weylandt of Houston, his wife Elizabeth, their son, Michael and their daughter, Mary Ellen. Robby is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Dyllon Rice and Logan Stelling.
Memorial services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 23, 1999, in the First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Bill Heggemeier officiating.
The family suggests memorial contributions in lieu of flowers be made to: The American Cancer Society, 811 Central Dr., Odessa, Texas, 79761, or the West Texas Cancer Center of Odessa, 600 N. Grant Ave., Odessa, Texas, 79761.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
O.C. "Red" Hartman
ODESSA — O.C. "Red" Hartman, 85, of Odessa, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, at Medical Center Hospital.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with the Pastor Jess Little officiating. Burial will be at Crane cemetery.
He was born Sept. 28, 1914, at Marble Falls. He married
Lorene Thacker Dec. 26, 1992, in Odessa.
Mr. Hartman moved to Odessa in 1948 from Denver City. He was a retired welder. He was a member of Sunset Heights Baptist Church. He liked to write poetry and work in his yard.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Maureen in 1990.
Survivors include his wife, Lorene Thacker Hartman of Odessa; sons, Bryan Campbell and wife Jacki and James I. Thacker, all of Odessa, and Joe Thacker and wife Nada of Snyder; daughters, Pat Turman of Conroe, Judith Hawk and husband Harry of Okemah, Okla., and Jerry Phelps and husband Thurston of Stafford; 15 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Lorraine Mae Brown "Nannie Mae" Grace
ODESSA — Lorraine Mae Brown "Nannie Mae" Grace, 67, of Odessa, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, at Medical Center Hospital.
Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. today at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Ray Brown officiating.
She was born July 4, 1932, in Coalgate, Okla. She married
Lloyd Ray Grace on April 3, 1951, in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Mrs. Grace was a lifelong resident of Odessa. She was a homemaker and an auxiliary member of the American Legion, Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Moose Lodge. She was Baptist.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Brown of Odessa; brothers, Doyle and Thomas Brown of Odessa; and granddaughter, Brandy Collinsworth.
Survivors include her husband, Lloyd Ray Grace of Odessa; daughters, Rosanna Grace of San Angelo, Joellen Collinsworth of Diana and Raynell Grace Hill of El Paso; brothers, George Richard Brown of Odessa and M. Jet Brown of Odessa; sisters, Ellen "Sis" Thorman of Odessa, Bonnie Jean Brown of Odessa, Patsy Jo Terry of Odessa and Rosellen Murphy of Houston; six grandchildren, Lori Ann Gouldie, Michael Lloyd Collinsworth, Randina Burleson, James David "Beau" Burleson, Timothy Ray Petalcu and Brian Robert Petalcu; five great-grandchildren, Destiny Star Petalcu, Ashley Rose Petalcu, Christian Jane Gouldie, Jacob Durham Gouldie and Chelsie Janell Woodward; adopted daughter and granddaughter, Donna Lynn Willingham and Julie Chavez; and numerous nephews, nieces and friends.
The family suggests memorials to the charity of your choice.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Dr. Radames Martinez Sr.
ODESSA — Dr. Radames Martinez Sr. peacefully went home to be with Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, at Medical Center Hospital, after a long illness.
He and his family moved to Odessa in 1964, after emigrating from Cuba, which had recently been overtaken by communism. They left everything behind, except for the clothes they wore and a few personal belongings.
Dr. Martinez was born in Matanzas, Cuba, on Oct. 1, 1922, the only child of Tomas and Ana Martinez. He married
Lilia Villate Manresa on July 24, 1942. He was educated in Havana and acquired his doctor of medicine degree from the University of Havana Medical School, where he eventually held the teaching position of Chair of Professor of Orthopedic Surgery. After arriving in the United States, he practiced briefly at the V.A. hospitals in Miami, Fla., and in Tucson, Ariz. He practiced in Odessa until 1992 and then retired to Miami.
He is survived by his wife, Lilia; by their seven children Lilia, Lupe, Radames Jr., Roberto, Raymond, Reynaldo and Linda; by their seventeen grandchildren; and by two great-grandchildren.
His wife of 57 years has known him as a faithful, loving and devoted husband. His children know him as "Papi:" provider, leader, honest, truthful, reliable, trustworthy, counselor, generous to a fault. He was a most wonderful father and role model for his family and others who knew him.
Since his arrival in Odessa, he has had a positive influence throughout the breadth and width of the medical community. He treated everyone with respect and consideration, whether they were sweeping the halls of the hospital or performing surgery. His kindness flowed over the social boundaries that separate most others. He genuinely cared for each of his patients — whether they had merely stubbed a toe or had suffered multiple major fractures. He agonized over the fate of his patients and personally rejoiced in their recovery. He always took the time to greet all persons in his path and to stop and teach and counsel those around him who were in need and who would listen.
A finer husband, a better father, or a kinder physician would be most difficult to find in this world. We will all miss his presence here greatly. But because of the sacrifice of Christ on behalf of mankind, we can rest assured that those who believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior will be reunited with Dr. Martinez at the time of their own physical deaths.
Public visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, in the Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Visitation will continue from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in St. Mary’s Catholic Church with a Bible Vigil Service to be said at 7 p.m.
A Funeral Mass will be said 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, 1999, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev. Francis Frey as celebrant. Interment will follow in Odessa cemetery under the direction of Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Mary Frances Dean
ODESSA — Mary Frances Dean, 62, of Odessa, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999, at Medical Center Hospital.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday at First Baptist Church in Odessa with Dr. Ernest Easley officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services are under the direction of Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Frances was born in Knott, Texas, on Dec. 1, 1936, to Marvin and Pauline Manning. She married
Auber Dean on Dec. 22, 1956, in Odessa, where they raised their family and have spent the majority of their lives.
Although employed as an Administrative Assistant by Permian Basin Physician’s Group, Frances is best remembered as being a loving wife, mother and encourager to all of her family and the many dear friends who have graced her life. She loved the Lord with all her heart and anxiously awaited her first glimpse of eternity with Him.
Frances was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her husband, Auber Dean of Odessa; her sons and their wives, Mark and Judy Dean of Cost, Texas, and Kent and Gigi Dean of Odessa; her mother, Pauline Manning of Seminole; two brothers, Doyle Manning of Seagraves and Obie Manning of Lewisville; one sister, Lou Ables of Brownwood; and five grandchildren.
The family suggests that memorials be made to Frances’ dear family of friends at West Texas Cancer Center in Odessa.
Nina Mae Bullock
ODESSA — Nina Mae Bullock was born Jan. 30, 1910, in Honey Grove, Texas, to Jesse B. and Cora E. Raborn. She passed away Nov. 5, 1999, at Avalon Place in Odessa.
She married
Wilford Homer Bullock on April 10, 1928, in Dodd City, TX. He preceded her in death in 1967.
They moved to West Texas where Wilford worked for Gulf Pipeline Co. and later for Snowhite Creamery & the Borden Company.
In 1929, they moved from Big Spring to Pecos, TX., introducing the ice cream and dairy products to the Trans-Pecos area.
Wilford was manager of Borden’s, and Nina was employed as bookkeeper. Both were decorated and received several awards for safety and service.
Nina was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Pecos, a devoted Christian and loving mother. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and of the Pecos & Odessa Board of Realtors.
In 1975, Nina moved from Pecos to Odessa. For several years she was a realtor for Nell Brown Caldwell bankers Assoc.
Survivors include two daughters, Billie Merriman of Midland and Betty Tollin of Odessa; son, Willford Barton Bullock of Odessa; three sisters, Dolly Louder of Tarzan, Esther Buchanan of Lewisville and Jesse Reese of Tyler; seven grandchildren, Sven Tollin, Teresa Long, Clay Taulman, Sam Bullock, Jason Bullock, Mike Bullock and Kathleen Webb; 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 1999, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home with the Rev. Sammy Hayes officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Evergreen cemetery in Pecos.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral home.
