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Ella Sadie Carroll
EL PASO — Ella Sadie Carroll was born Sept. 25, 1918, in El Paso, Texas, to Harry and Lauretta Murphy and died Oct. 15, 2000, in El Paso. She has won her ten-year battle against cancer and is now "home" with Her Lord. Sadie married
Darwin R. Carroll Aug. 21, 1937, in El Paso. To their union three children were born: Don Roger, who preceded her in death March 9, 1998, John Woodrome and Kathy Kay. Sadie attended Austin High School. In the early years of marriage, she worked at the downtown Popular Store.
Sadie was a faithful member of the Montana Street Church of Christ. For many years, she taught children’s Bible classes and had been an elder’s wife. Sadie had a very giving spirit, one that was seen in the many times she took food to those who were sick or bereaved, or when she gave rides to those older people who could not get around town alone.
Sadie’s husband, three children, three grandchildren and one daughter-in-law held priority in her life, only after Her Lord. She supported them in everything they did. When her children were in school, she was a member of PTA and band boosters, attending everything in which they were involved. She taught them to love the Lord by word and example. As one friend has so aptly described her, "A courageous and gracious lady."
Sadie leaves family to continue her ministry to God and others: Her loving husband of 63 years, Darwin R. Carroll of El Paso; son, John W. Carroll of Odessa; daughter, Dr. Kathy K. Carroll of Parkersburg, W.Va.; daughter-in-law, Jeanette Carroll of Odessa; grandson, Don R. Carroll Jr. of Irving; grandson and wife, Chris and Tina Carroll of Odessa; and grandson, Marcus Carroll of Memphis, Tenn.
Don R. Carroll Jr. and Dan Gibson will conduct the services at the Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home, 8817 Dyer, in El Paso, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2000, with burial following at Restlawn cemetery directed by Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Bob Hyland, K.J. Clifton, John Weston, Doc Rountree, Andy Cook and Howard Brooks.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Kaster-Maxon and Futrell Northeast Chapel, 8817 Dyer.
Lupe Gonzales
MONAHANS — Lupe Gonzales, 77, of Monahans, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2000, at Medical Center Hospital. Lupe was born in Fabens Dec. 26, 1922.
Lupe married
Raymundo G. Gonzales in Monahans in June of 1947. Lupe was known as "Mom" to all who knew her, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as many of her friends. Mom’s favorite past time was cooking and baking for everyone. She used to love to feed many of her children’s friends during lunch on school days. Everyone was always welcome at her house for lunch or anytime of the day. As her children grew older, the grandchildren continued the tradition of bringing their friends over for lunch. Mom took in six children from the Pyote Children’s Home and raised them as her own. Mom was a devoted Catholic and loved to play bingo. She never had a degree or finished high school, but the love she had for all cannot be measured. Mom was there to listen and to lend a helping hand. We will miss you dearly "Mom," and you will remain in our hearts forever.
Lupe was preceded in death by her parents, Miguel Molina and Josepha M. Molina; daughter, Aurora Cabarrubio; and son, Robert "Bobby" Gonzales.
Lupe is survived by her husband, Raymundo G. Gonzales and their children, Johnny "Moe" Molina, Amelia "Meli" Gonzales, Martin Gonzales, Mary "Nena" Fierro, Dolores Mejia, Frances Dominguez, Becky Fuentes, Raymond Gonzales Jr. John Gonzales and Ben Gonzales.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at St. John’s Catholic Church
Ruth L. Guffey
ODESSA — Services for Ruth L. Guffey, 83, of Odessa, will be scheduled at a later date.
Mrs. Ruth L. Guffey died Friday, Oct. 13, 2000, in Midland. She was born Sept. 16, 1917, in Center. She married
John L. Guffey July 23, 1977, in Odessa. He died Feb. 10, 1997.
Mrs. Guffey came to Odessa in 1946. She was an office manager for an oilfield company. She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Kathie Smith of Odessa; grandsons, Keith Smith of Jacksonville, Fla., and Doug and Judy Smith of Odessa; granddaughter, Tracey and Bill Nyborg of Odessa; and four great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorial to Home Hospice of Midland or the Promise Land Christian Retreat Center.
Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Alice Ball
ODESSA — Services for Alice Ball, 85, are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. John’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. Laura Deaderick officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Ball died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000, at the Barton House Nursing Home in Austin. She was born Aug. 20, 1915, in Kingfisher, Okla.
Mrs. Ball moved to Odessa in 1943 from Oklahoma City. She was the secretary for St. John’s Episcopal Church for 10 years before her retirement. Her husband, Eldon Ball, worked for Phillips Petroleum Company for 47 years before his retirement in 1981.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon Ball July 8, 1992.
Survivors include her daughter, Sharon Ball Peirce of Austin; son, Eldon Ball of Houston; four grandchildren, Samuel Victor Ball and Joanna Margaret Ball, both of Houston, Frances Peirce and Carol Peirce Fitzgerald, both of Austin; seven great-grandchildren, Austin Gregory Wilken, Maxmillian Marsh Ball, Brenden Charles Ball and Victoria Marie Ball, all of Houston, and Brandon Scott Peirce, Anthony Michael Pither and David Allan Peirce-Stewart, all of Austin.
Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Hoe.
Joe Medford
ODESSA — Joe Medford, 91, died Wednesday morning, Sept. 6, 2000, at Shannon Medical Center, San Angelo.
Joe was born March 22, 1909, in Anson, Texas, to Charlie and Ruth Medford He married
Frances Hutchinson on September 2, 1937, in Paris, Texas. Joe moved to Odessa, Texas, in 1939. Joe was employed by West Texas Rig Company and McCain Rig Company. Joe was a member of the First Baptist Church, Odessa, for 56 years, he moved, with his wife, to San Angelo in 1995 and became a member of the First Baptist Chinch, San Angelo.
He was loved and respected by his family and friends. Every family member knew of his love for them.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Gervaise Medford and Perry Medford, and two sisters, Louise Hardeman and Opal Hobbs.
Survivors include his wife Frances Medford of San Angelo; two daughters, Jo
Ann Noble and husband David of San Angelo and Jeanette Gardner and husband Harold of Lawton, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Jenny Pinson and husband Eddie of Snyder, TX, Penny Hamlett and husband John of Sugar Land, TX, Christie Mello and husband Chip of Hendersonville, Tenn. and Trey Gardner of Plano, TX; five great grandchildren, Wade Pinson, Garrett Pinson and Reid Pinson of Snyder, Sydney Hamlett and Claire Hamlett of Sugar Land, TX; a sister, Imogene Teague of Lamesa, TX; two brothers, Seldon Medford and wife Mabel of Clarksville, TX, and Jim Ed Medford and wife, Pauline of Kerrville, TX and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Odessa, TX. Arrangements are by Johnson’s Funeral Home, San Angelo and Frank Wilson Funeral Home, Odessa. The family will receive visitors from 6-8 PM on Friday Sept. 8, at Frank Wilson Funeral Home in Odessa.
Special thanks to Dr. Irvin Zeitler, the nurses and aids at Shannon Medical Center and the nurses and aids at Heritage House nursing center for their loving care.
P.L. Lowder
ODESSA — Services for P.L. Lowder, 84, of Odessa, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday at Chapel Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Law officiating. Burial will be at the Andrews North cemetery in Andrews. The family will meet with friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Hubbard-Kelly Chapel.
Mr. Lowder died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000, at Medical Center Hospital. He was born March 14, 1916, in Duncan, Okla. He married
Kay Knight March 18, 1939, in Hollis, Okla.
Mr. Lowder moved to Odessa April 1, 1981 from Ozona. He worked for El Paso Natural Gas for 33 years. He started working with a construction crew in Jal, N.M. He was inducted into the service in 1943 and served until 1946. After the service in 1948, he came back to the Permian Basin and worked for El Paso Natural Gas and retired as a superintendent in 1981. He was a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church. He was devoted in helping his children and grandchildren and was involved in many building projects.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Roy Lowder and Check Lowder and sisters, Emma Isaksen and Marion Warren.
Survivors include his wife, Kay Lowder of Odessa; son, Phil Lowder and wife Anne of Carlsbad, N.M.; daughter, Joy Huntington and husband Mike of Jal; five grandchildren, Phillip Lowder of Plano, Mickey Lowder of Goodyear, Ariz., Kande Lowder of Carlsbad, Mac Huntington of Jal and Monica Huntington of Lubbock; and a great-granddaughter Hailey Paige Lowder.
Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Iris Sexton
ODESSA — Iris Evelyn Hodges Sexton joined the Lord and her loved ones in heaven Sept. 5, 2000.
She was born in O’Donnell May 6, 1924, moving to Hobbs, N.M., in 1933.
She married
Charles L. "Chuck" Sexton Oct. 25, 1954, and they remained in Hobbs until 1980 when they moved to Odessa to be with their daughter’s family, especially their two grandsons.
She will be remembered for her warmth, her love of family and her strength. She was the adored mother of Toni Batte of Odessa and Rick Sexton of Fort Worth. She was the loving grandmother of Brandon and Josh Batte and Shelbi and Briley Sexton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Robin in 1957; her grandson, Josh in 1993; her husband, Charles in 1996; and her sister, Gwen Phillips of Hobbs in 1996.
She was a member of First Baptist of Hobbs since 1938.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Duane and Toni Batte of Odessa; son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Carrie Sexton of Fort Worth; a grandson, Brandon Batte of Dallas; and granddaughters, Shelbi and Briley Sexton, of Fort Worth.
Services will be held at 4 p.m. today at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors Chapel with Dr. Jack Claassen officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
The family suggests that any memorials be made to Community Care Hospice or Medical Center Hospital.
