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Hoytt Jones
ODESSA — Hoytt Jones, 79, of Odessa passed away Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, at Medical Center Hospital.
Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today, Dec. 15, 2000, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Mark Lewis officiating.
Mr. Jones was born June 20, 1921, in Burkburnett. He married
Bobbye Jean Johnson on May 29, 1947, in Olney. He was owner and operator of Odessa Van and Storage for 31 years and a member of First Methodist Church. He was also a Navy veteran of World War II.
Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents and his sister.
Mr. Jones is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Jean Jones of Odessa; daughters, Janice Albaeck of Agoura Hills, Calif., and Pamela Jones Locklar of Odessa; brothers, Dr. Zane Jones and wife Maurine of Sweetwater; brother-in-law, F.M. Farrier of Wichita Falls; sister, Opalea Stuewer and husband Dr. F.W. Stuewer of Dimondale, Mich.; his grandchildren, Trent Albaeck and wife Jennifer of Newbury Park, Calif., Traci Albaeck of Westlake, Calif., Burleigh Locklar Jr. and wife Leanne of Midland and Tammie Locklar-Talbot and husband Garrett of Odessa; and by his great-grandchildren, Connor and Delanie Albaeck of California, Caitlyn and Wendi Locklar of Midland and Tyee Talbot of Odessa.
Services entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Rufina G. Martinez
ODESSA — Rufina G. Martinez, 63, of Midland died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, in Midland.
She was born June 3, 1937, in Poth. She was a homemaker and a Catholic.
Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today, Dec. 15, 2000, at Sunset Memorial Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with Father Frank Chavez officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank P. Martinez, and Ruby Cervantez.
Survivors include her sons, Richard Sparks and Frank L. Martinez of Midland; daughters, Joann Burk of Odessa, Evonne Martinez, Linda Chavez, Lydia Smart, Virginia Holmes, Lorre Whitley, Diane Harrison and Susie Martinez; sisters, Maria Serna of San Antonio, Teresa Martinez of San Angelo, Fernanda Losoya and Elizabeth Martinez, both of Odessa; brother, Otimio Garza of Odessa; and stepsons, Carlos Martinez, Frankie Martinez of Snyder, Lupe Martinez of Chicago and Sammy Martinez of Odessa.
Pallbearers will be Tim Harrison, Joe Whitley, Jimmy Smart Jr., Eric Smart, Steve Smart and Richard Sparks.
Arrangements by Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Johnnie Faye Lee
HINTON, Okla. — Johnnie Faye Lee, 72, of Odessa went to be with God Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, at Seabury Nursing Center. She was born Nov. 4, 1928, in Mountain View, Okla., to George and Virdie Birge.
Johnnie married
Leonard Leo Lee on Nov. 20, 1947, in Bridgeport, Okla. They moved to Hinton, Okla., in 1947. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Bridgeport and attended First Baptist Church in Hinton. She was a homemaker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Virdie Birge; husband, Leonard Lee; sisters, Mayme Foster, Iva Walker, Della Mae Birge and Belle Tillman; brothers, Henry Birge and Arles Birge; and great-grandson, Logan Ince.
Mrs. Lee is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Jimmie Farr of Odessa; sons, Jimmy Lee and Gary Lee, both of Hinton; granddaughters and husbands, Tammy and Kirby Ince of Boise, Idaho, Mindi and Dustin Ormiston of Liberal, Kans., Tatum and Tanea Lee of Minco, Okla., Michelle and Mark Fields of Tulsa, Okla., and Cassie Lee of Thomas, Okla.; grandsons, Dale Farr of Odessa and Chad Lee of Hinton; and great-grandchildren, Beth and Blade Ince of Boise.
A family visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Dec. 15, 2000, at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, at First Baptist Church of Hinton with the Rev. Dale Snider, retired Methodist minister, officiating.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the preschool department of Immanuel Baptist Church, 4020 E. University Blvd., Odessa, Texas, 79761, or Alzheimer’s Association of the Permian Basin, P.O. Box 3389, Midland, Texas, 79702.
Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors
Frances Yocham
ODESSA — Frances Yocham, 75, of Cashion, Okla., and formerly of Odessa died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, in Cashion.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 15, 2000, at Sunset Memorial Chapel with Pastor Mike Bartlett officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
She was born June 21, 1925, in Bryon County, Okla. She was a member of West Odessa First Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and worked for the Crockett Junior High, Odessa High School and Odessa College cafeterias for about 10 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Roberts and Paulie Elizabeth Roberts.
Survivors include her husband, O.M. Yocham of Cashion; son, Mackie Dewain Yocham of Cashion; daughters, Reba Jane Blount and Deborah Sue Willis-Jeff of Cashion; sisters, Reva Fay Burton of Waco and Susie Marguerita Moore of Brownwood; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Lola B. Shreve
ODESSA — Lola B. Shreve, 88, longtime Odessa resident, died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, at Sunset Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with funeral arrangements by Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Mrs. Shreve was born April 6, 1912, in Oklahoma and was the daughter of Charles and Lydia Smith. She married
Gene Shreve on June 17, 1932, in Muskogee, Okla., and moved to Odessa in 1945. They were married
for 53 years before he died in 1985. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Odessa and worked beside her husband as co-owner of Texas Tire Supply and Big "S" Tire. Mrs. Shreve was devoted to her family and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was loved and respected by her family and many friends.
Her husband and her son, Bob Shreve, preceded Mrs. Shreve in death.
She is survived by her three grandchildren and their families, granddaughter, Kim Adams and husband Mark of Colleyville and great-grandsons, Stuart and Andrew; granddaughter, Kevin Swan and husband Jim of Lewisville and great-grandsons, Robert, Stephen, Michael and Matthew; and grandson, Robert Charles "Chuck" Shreve Jr. of Plano. She is also survived by her sister, Polly Feary of Owassa, Okla.
The family suggests memorials be sent to Home Hospice of Odessa or Hospice House of Odessa.
Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Tommy Tucker
ODESSA — Services for Tommy Tucker, 72, of Odessa are scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, at First Christian Church with Dr. David Mindel officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Tucker died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas. He was born Feb. 28, 1928, in Odessa. He married
LaRue Hall on July 30, 1950, in Odessa.
Mr. Tucker was a lifetime resident of Odessa. He attended Baylor University and later graduated from Sul Ross State University. He was a retired partner of Waddell and Blank Insurance Co. He was past president of Odessa Insurance Agents Association and past president of the Kiwannis Breakfast Club. He was a member and served on the board of directors of Texas Independent Insurance Association.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Nash A. Tucker Jr., and sister, Virginia R. Hendrick.
Survivors include his wife, LaRue Tucker of Odessa; daughter, Terri Ann Conner and husband Jerry of Odessa; two grandchildren, Chantel and Shallen Conner; and a great-granddaughter, Abbey LaRue Conner.
Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Donnie M. Akin
BIG LAKE — Donnie M. Akin, age 79, of Big Lake died Monday, Dec. 25, 2000, at a local hospital.
Services will be at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 28, 2000, at First Assembly of God Church. Burial will be at Glen Rest cemetery. Arrangements are by Johnson’s Funeral Home.
Mrs. Akin was born Oct. 8, 1921, in Ashtown, Ark. She moved to Big Lake in 1950 and was a longtime business woman. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by two sons, Pete Akin and wife, Lee, of Robert Lee and Paul Akin and wife, Glenda, of Big Lake; five grandchildren, Melanie Haile of Bangs, Trey Akin of Brownwood, Melissa Taylor of Stepheville, April Reed of Houston and Ashley Akin of Big Lake; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Clara Mobley of Lufkin; and several nieces and nephews.
Nancy Flora Holdridge
ODESSA — Our loving mother went to be with our Lord and Savior Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 25, 2000, at Medical Center Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Holdridge was born Sept. 1, 1910, in De Leon, where she later married
Ernest John Holdridge Dec. 22, 1928.
Mrs. Holdridge came to Odessa with her family from De Leon in 1937.
She was a member of First Assembly of God Church. She led a long and blessed life of 90 years. She celebrated 66 years of marriage with her beloved husband. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1995 and a daughter, Mickey Patton, in 1999.
Survivors are her sons, Rob L. Holdridge and wife, Benetta, of Hobbs, N.M., John Holdridge and Roy Holdridge and wife, Maxine, all of Odessa; daughters, Joann Smith and husband, Sammie, of Odessa and Dorthy Lemke and husband, Clem, of Stafford, Va.; brother, Emory Morris of De Leon; 19 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, friends and relatives.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 28, 2000, at First Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Paul Thompson officiating. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2000, at Nowlin Funeral Home Chapel in De Leon and burial at Oliver Springs cemetery.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Mike Holdridge, Eray Smith, Steve Smith, Greg Smith, Alan Patton, Raymond Holdridge, Justin Holdridge and Aaron Crawford.
Mrs. Holdridge leaves friends and families with this message:
I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below.
With tiny lights, like heaven’s stars reflecting in the snow.
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear,
For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear,
But the sounds of music can’t compare with the Christmas choir up here.
For I have no words to tell you the joy their voices bring,
For it is beyond description to hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart.
But I am not so far away we are really not apart.
So be happy for me dear one, you know I hold you dear.
And be glad I’m spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I send you each a memory of my undying love,
For, after all, "love" is the gift more important in the stories Jesus told.
So please love and keep each other as my father said to do,
For I cannot count the blessings of love he has for each of you.
So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear,
For I am having Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
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The family requests memorials to the First Assembly of God Building Fund.
Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
