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Richard Lee Whitley
DALLAS - Richard Lee Whitley, 37, was born May 16, 1963, and passed away Feb. 10, 2001.
Richard is survived by his loving wife of nine months, Christine Whitley of Irving; mother, Betty Whitley of Carrollton; sister, Karen Martin of Carrollton; mother-in-law, Amber Benson and husband Gary Aitken of Montana; father-in-law, Paul McEwen and wife Penne O’Boyle of Plano; nieces, Jana Grasty and Stephanie Martin; and brother-in-law, Ian McEwen and wife Trudy Hodges of Colorado.
Rick, beloved husband, son, brother, and friend, now passed away as a result of a scuba diving accident, touched the lives of so many people in so many special ways. His positive outlook, his quick wit and delightful sense of humor, his helpfulness and caring ways brought joy to all. Rick knew no strangers; everyone he met soon came to feel a part of his family. He died as he lived, in an activity he loved and participated in with full passion, but it seemed to all he left behind that it was too soon. He was too young; words cannot express the sense of loss that those who love him feel. But in spite of the loss, we celebrate his life; no other brought to us what he did.
Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m. today, Feb. 15, 2001, at Sparkman-Dickey Funeral Home.
Services are to be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2001, at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to: DFW Labrador Retriever Rescue (972) 576-4324.
Larry Dughman (Dyer)
ODESSA - Our loved one, Larry Dughman (Dyer), 38, of Tyler went to be with the Lord Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, at his home.
Larry was born July 4, 1962, in Omaha, Neb. He graduated from Permian High School in 1980 and worked for Compressor Components in Tyler.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Kevin Dughman, and his grandparents.
He is survived by his wife, Kim Dughman; son, Trent; two daughters, Tasha and Brittney; parents, Sharon and David Dyer of Odessa; brother, Shane Dyer and wife Lisa of Amarillo; sister, Lisa Vincent and husband John of Katy; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, 2001, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Pastor Russ Hale officiating.
The family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
James Gerald ‘Jerry’ McClain
EL PASO - James Gerald "Jerry" McClain passed away Sunday, Feb. 11, 2001, at the age of 64.
He was born May 19, 1936, in Oklahoma City, OK, to LaFrancis Randell and James Edward McClain. He retired from the El Paso Fire Department after 27 years of service, serving as District Fire Chief for the latter portion of his career. He was also a distinguished veteran of the U.S. Navy.
His daughter, Carol Lynn McClain, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Lee McClain of The Woodlands, TX; daughter, Julie Klassen of Spring, TX; son, Mark McClain of Santa Fe, N.M.; and daughter, Sonya McClain of El Paso, TX. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Aaron and Sarah Klassen of Spring, TX, Harley McClain of Santa Fe, N.M., and Kristina and Brittany Fierro of El Paso, TX.
Jerry was loved by many and leaves a multitude of loving and caring family members and friends who will miss him dearly.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. today, Feb. 15, 2001, at Martin Funeral Home in El Paso. Interment will be at Fort Bliss National cemetery.
Dorothy Jeanne Milburn
ODESSA - Dorothy Jeanne Milburn, 76, of Odessa passed away Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001, at Medical Center Hospital.
She was born March 25, 1924, in Rule. She graduated from Rule High School in 1941. She married
C.V. Milburn Oct. 21, 1950, in Odessa. Jeanne moved to Odessa Oct. 31, 1942. She was a secretary for Duffy McKeel Insurance Co. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, the Honorable C.V. Milburn of Odessa; daughter and son-in-law, Linda Meier and Tom of San Angelo; grandson, Jeff Correa of San Marcos; and great-grandson, Clinton Correa. She is also survived by her brother, Bill Cooper of Odessa.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2001, at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve Trout officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
M.B. ‘Blair’ Thompson Jr.
ODESSA - M.B. "Blair" Thompson Jr., 78, of Odessa passed away Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2001, at Seabury Nursing Home.
He was born Oct. 7, 1922, in Chanute, Kan. He married
Betty Sue Alexander March 8, 1946, in Odessa. Mr. Thompson moved to Odessa in 1927 from Chanute. He worked as a welder for Gulf Oil Co., Meither Machine, Reed and Drilco. He had been self-employed since 1960. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors are his wife, Betty Sue Thompson of Odessa; son, Milton Thompson and wife Mary of Odessa; daughter, Donna Sue Randalman and husband Charles of Timberon, N.M.; three grandchildren, Tommy Thompson and wife Lisa, Tamara Wolfe and husband Lance and Joe Dee Thompson; and a great-granddaughter, Hannah Thompson.
The family will meet with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, 2001, at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Sherry Holloman and Dr. Charles F. Kriner officiating.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Jose Alvarado
ALTUS, Okla. - Jose "Joe" M. Alvarado, 89, of San Antonio died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, in San Antonio.
Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sanctuary of the Lowell-Tims Funeral Home. Burial will be at Altus City cemetery. Arrangements by Porter-Loring Funeral Home of San Antonio.
He was born in Odessa and moved to San Antonio in 1988. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II.
SURVIVORS: Sisters, Antonia A. Roberts of Odessa, Maria D. Alvarado and Nicolasa Alvarado, both of San Antonio.
Avis Anderson
MONAHANS - Avis Lucille Anderson, 75, of Monahans, a retired X-ray lab technician, died Thursday, Nov. 23, 2000, at his residence.
No services are scheduled.
He was born in Lometa and had lived in Monahans for three months. He was Baptist.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Michael Bagley of Seagraves; and Jimmy Bagley of Boston, Texas; daughters, Kellie Rivera and Zina Townsend, both of Brownfield; Jerri Holliman of San Angelo; and Teri McEntire of Plano; brothers, Bernice Porter of Bend; Bernard Porter of San Antonio; and R.B. Porter of Lampasas; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Louisa Armendariz
MIDLAND - Louisa Costilla Armendariz, 72, of Midland died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, at her residence.
Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with the Rev. Ray Wilhelm officiating. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Monday at Reyes-Garcia Funeral Home. Burial will be at Fairview cemetery. Arrangements by Reyes-Garcia Funeral Home.
She was born in San Saba. She was Catholic.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Terry Armendariz, Paul Armendariz and Marcelino "Moose" Jr. Armendariz, all of Midland; daughters, Josie Villareal of Las Vegas; Teresa Revilla of San Antonio; Mary Armendariz, Patricia Byrd, Gracie Corralez and Dianna Mendez, all of Midland; brother, Simon Costilla of California; sister, Angelita Lara of Midland; 21 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mark Bates
ODESSA - Mark Allen Bates, 40, of Odessa, an employee of Odessa Regional Hospital, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, at Medical Center Hospital.
Graveside services will be at 5 p.m. Monday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Barry Owens officiating. Arrangements by Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
He was born in Odessa and was a lifelong resident. He was Baptist.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Debbie Bates of Odessa; daughter, Jessica Bates of Odessa; father Don Bates of Bluffton, mother, Barbara Kelly of Midland; sister, Jamie Bates of Midland; grandmother, Mary Allen of Midland; and grandfather, Raymond Bates of Bluffton.
