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Zada B. Seely
ODESSA — Zada B. Seely, 68, of Odessa, died Friday, Sept. 1, 2000.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Mike Hill officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangments by Odessa Funeral Home.
She was born April 24, 1932, in O’Donnell. She was Christian.
She is survived by her sons, Weldon Dwayne Seely and his wife, Sherry, and Ronnie Seely and his wife, Frances, both of Odessa; daughters, Marsha F. Hill and her husband, Mike, of Abilene; brothers, Melvin M. Pearce of College Station and Raymond K. Pearce of Graham; five grandchildren, Weldon Wayne Seely of Odessa, Shane and Emily Hill, both of Abilene, Stacy and Monty Durham, both of Amarillo, John Nevill of Odessa and Kristina Cross of Odessa; and countless nieces and nephews.
Robert ‘Bobby’ T. Proffitt Jr.
KERMIT — Robert "Bobby" T. Proffitt Jr., 58, of Kermit, passed away Friday, Sept. 1, 2000, at Winkler County Memorial Hospital in Kermit. He was born May 26, 1942, in Cleburne.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Cooper Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Henry O. Freund officiating.
Interment will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rosehill cemetery in Cleburne. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel.
He married
Dolly Wilhite Oct. 30, 1999, in Las Vegas. He was Methodist and had been a resident of Kermit for 34 years. He was affiliated with the Sons of the American Legion Post #339 in Kermit. He was a contract pumper for Arco Company.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Ann Proffitt in 1970.
Survivors include his wife, Dolly Proffitt of Kermit; mother, Geraldine Proffitt of Cleburne; son, John David Proffitt and wife Gay Lynn of Cleburne; sisters, Sandy Rasor and husband Allan of Burleson and Charlene Comer of Cleburne; stepsons, Tony Halterman and wife Melissa of Wink, Garron Halterman and Jeremy Huffman, both of Kermit; and stepgrandchildren, Tori Halterman, Aaron Halterman, Carlee Halterman and Michelle Halterman.
Ethel Irene Mueller
ODESSA — Ethel Irene Mueller, 69, loving wife, mother and grandmother, died Monday, Aug. 28, 2000, at her residence in Odessa. Ethel was born May 1, 1931, in St. Louis to Edward W. and Mary E. Keller. She graduated from St. Elizabeth Academy in 1949 and attended St. Louis University. She married
William John Mueller of Valley Park, Mo., June 14, 1952. In January 1965, Ethel and her family moved to Odessa. She was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and provided many years of caring service to the school children of St. Mary’s Central Catholic School.
Ethel devoted her life to the happiness and well-being of her family. She enjoyed traveling with family and friends and especially held a passion for cruises. Her always cheerful and positive outlook was an inspiration to all.
Ethel was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband; daughter, Teresa "Terry" McManigle-Jones and husband, Gregory K.M. Jones, of Rodbourne, England; sons, Kenneth J. Mueller of Fort Worth and Wayne S. Mueller and wife, Kathleen Gilchrist Mueller, of San Antonio; grandsons, Robert E. Mueller and Eric L. Mueller, both of Coppell; sisters-in-law, Marilyn T. Bridge and husband, John J. Bridge, of Morton, Ill., and Eleanor M. Epperson and husband, Harold J. Epperson, of Valley Park, Mo.; brother-in-law, Richard P. Mueller of Odessa; three nieces; and two nephews.
Viewing will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Visitation with Ethel and family will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Vigil service and rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. today at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Funeral mass will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Francis Frey, celebrant. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
The family of Ethel Irene suggests memorials to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Community Care Hospice in Odessa or St. Mary’s Central Catholic School.
Beth Rodgers
ANDREWS — Services for Beth Rodgers, 80, of Andrews, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 2000, at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Doug Kello officiating. Burial will be at the Andrews West cemetery under the direction of McNett Funeral Home.
She died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2000, at Permian General Hospital in Andrews.
She was born Nov. 20, 1919, in Fort Worth to Bill and Willie Mae Ratliff. She married
Hugh M. Rodgers Aug. 28, 1943, in Midland and moved to Andrews in 1959 from Odessa. They owned the Texaco distributorship operating as R&W Gas Company for 27 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Andrews.
Survivors include a son, Richard Rodgers of Andrews; and three grandchildren, Sheri O’Neill of Ruidoso, N.M., Melissa Gleason of Metairie, La., and Kenny Rodgers of Odessa.
Dora "Dominga" Puente
ODESSA — Dora "Dominga" Puente, 84, of Odessa, a homemaker, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2000, at Seabury Nursing Home.
Chapel services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ron Miner officiating. Burial will be at Rosehill cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m Saturday at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel, from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel, 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Monday at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel.
She was born Feb. 6, 1916, in Dilly to Cecilia Mireles and Cisto Trevino. She was Catholic.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Inocencio.
Survivors include her three daughters, Elisia Puente of Lubbock, Estella Saldana of San Antonio and another daughter of Odessa; three sons, Gus Puente of Lamesa and Luis Puente and Pete Trevino, both of Odessa; sisters, Francisca Olivo of Odessa and Nieves Valerio of Santa Anita, Calif.; brother, Florentino Trevino of Phoenix; 19 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
Eldifonso Dominguez Ramirez
ODESSA — Eldifonso Dominguez Ramirez, 89, passed away on Aug. 26, 2000, at Odessa Regional Hospital after a lengthy illness.
He was born Dec. 29, 1910, in Redford. Mr. Ramirez was employed for many years with Ref-Chem as a painter and sandblaster. He was a member of Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church. He loved to play bingo and enjoyed his time at the North Side Senior Citizens Center.
He was preceded in death by his wife Reymunda Ramirez, his parents, five brothers and three sisters.
He is survived by his sons, David Ramirez of Odessa and Michael Ramirez of Dallas; daughters, Margarita DeLaO and her husband, Andres, Dora Ramirez, Flora Garza and her husband, Gilbert, Annette Levario, Orlando Rodriguez, Alice Lujan and her husband, Alonzo, Helena Navarette and her husband, Octavio, and Nicole Marie Chaves and her husband, Daniel; brother, Felix Ramirez of Odessa; sisters, Alcaria Mendez of Monahans, Manuela Torrres of California; numerous nephews and nieces; 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Monday at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Rosehill cemetery. Services by Odessa Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Micheal Ramirez, Pete Ramirez, Andy DeLaO, Johnny Arras, Eddie Lujan and Orlando Rodriguez.
Helen Schell
ODESSA — Helen L Schell passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, at Heartland Nursing Center of Beavercreek, Ohio, after a lengthy illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, W.V. "Bill" Schell; parents, Les and Daisy Harbison; brother, Clifford Harbison; and sister, Viola Bardin.
She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Houston of Beavercreek, Ohio; sister, Barbara Popejoy of Odessa; grandsons, J. David Box of Dayton, Ohio, and Steven D. Box of San Diego; and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Schell was born in Morris, Okla. on May 11, 1922, but moved with her family in 1934 to Odessa. She graduated from Odessa High School. In April 1942, she married
Mr. Schell. She worked for various insurance companies until she joined her husband in ownership of C&W Liquors. In 1992, she moved to Ohio to be closer to her daughter. In earlier years, Mrs. Schell was active in the American Business Women’s Association and a member of local Presbyterian churches.
She will be laid to rest beside her husband and parents at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with graveside services to be –conducted by Dr. Phillip McLarty of First Presbyterian Church of Odessa. Visitation will be at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Sara B. Edgar
ODESSA — Some people go their whole lives and never know what love is, but Sara B. Edgar is not one of them. She had many people who loved her, family and her special friends. Her husband Len stood by her from June 20, 1948, until Aug. 22, 2000, her final victorious end.
Her life began Dec. 15, 1926, in Pittsburg to Nota Dean and Jack Boyd, and she had special memories of her daughters, Karen and Ruth, and their husbands, Jay and Charlie. But the joy of her life was her granddaughter, Shannon, who she loved beyond all things.
The lives she touched, the hearts that held her close, she was truly one of God’s angels. To us, this woman wasn’t just a loving wife, mother and friend, she was someone who always had a smile and a heart-warming love to share. This woman, this wonderful woman, was my grandmother and my friend. I will miss her more than words can say. Now, heaven has the privilege of knowing her, and she will always remain in our hearts, in our mind and in our spirits as the woman with the biggest heart of anyone we have or will ever know. We love you, grandmommy.
Interment will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000, at Sunset Memorial Gardens officiated by Dr. Steve Trout, senior pastor of First United Methodist Church.
Services are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
