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Roy Charley Smith
ARLINGTON - Roy Charley Smith, 76, a retired field operator for Phillips Petroleum Co. for 33 years, died Monday, May 28, 2001, in Arlington.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2001, at Moore Funeral Home, Bowen Road Chapel, 4216 South Bowen Road, Arlington, with Dr. Scott Youngblood officiating. Burial will be at Emerald Hills Memorial Park in Kennedale. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Roy Charley Smith was born Feb. 18, 1925, in Leonard, Okla., to Clarence Monroe and Mary Louella Smith. Roy Charley married
Betty Jo Ward on June 18, 1946. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Roy Charley and Betty Jo together with their sons had lived in the Odessa area from 1947 to 1998 when they moved to Arlington. He was a member of Odd Fellows and VFW. He loved fishing, hunting and gardening. Roy Charley was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
Survivors: Wife of 54 years, Betty Jo Smith of Arlington; sons, Roy Clarence Smith and his wife Kathy of Arlington and Dan Glenn Smith and his wife Sharon of Mesquite; grandsons, Russell Casey Smith and Jerrell Glenn Smith, both of Arlington; sister, Wanda Earhart and her husband Clyde of Ardmore, Okla.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home-Bowen Chapel, 4216 South Bowen Road, Arlington, Texas, 76016, (817) 468-8111.
Rickie ‘Rick’ Lynn Tillotson
ODESSA - Rickie “Rick” Lynn Tillotson passed away suddenly May 23, 2001, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Rick was born Aug. 17, 1951, to Jerry Jim and Elena Tillotson in Pampa. For the next 13 years, Rick and his family followed his father’s pursuit of work in the oilfields of West Texas, New Mexico and Colorado. The family settled in Fort Stockton where Rick graduated from Fort Stockton High School in the spring of 1970. Upon his graduation, Rick enrolled at Texas State Technological Institute, whose campus was located in Waco. With his graduation from TSTI, Rick became employed by Stewart and Stevenson and was still employed with them at the time of his death. Rick started as a floor mechanic and worked his way up to the position of used and rebuilt equipment coordinator. This can be considered quite an accomplishment with the tendency of people to change employers as the oil and gas market either booms or busts.
During his tenure with Stewart and Stevenson, Rick traveled to and worked in Europe (the continent proper and Russia), Africa and South America. He was well respected by his peers and requested by many customers to be on the job.
The year of 1983, Rick met the love of his life, Kathie. They were married
Dec. 31, 1986. This marriage ceremony took place on the beach in Hawaii. Rick and Kathie returned every year to the island and celebrated this union with a love for each other and the island.
Rick’s next great passion was for anything mechanical and fast. He built and raced hot rods in his youth, always wanting to go faster. This love transposed itself from hot rods to Harleys in the last years of his life. He built them, rode them, rebuilt them, and there was constantly one in the works. He leaves many biker friends across the nation and will be remembered as a good craftsman and a friend that could always be counted on in a pinch.
Rick passed where and how he wanted to, working on the island of Hawaii. Rick was preceded in death by his Dad, Jerry, and his brother, Malcolm Arnold Tillotson.
Rick is survived by his wife, Kathie of Odessa; a daughter, Kimberly of Abilene; his mother, Elena Tillotson of Odessa; his brother, Jimmy Leroy Tillotson of Fort Stockton; sister, Vivian T. Hickman and husband Terry of Fort Stockton; nephews, Jeffry Charles and Jerry Jim “J.J.” of Fort Stockton, Jeremy Wayne and wife Dezi of Silver City, N.M.; great-nieces, Elizabeth and Alyssa; in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Nolan of Andrews; brother-in-law, Joel Nolan and wife Deborah and their daughter Amanda, all of Phoenix, Ariz.; a sister-in-law, Sherri Tillotson; niece, Katherine; and nephew, Nicholas Tillotson, all of Bedford.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. today, May 30, 2001, at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church, 824 E. 18th St., Odessa, Texas, 79761.
Shannon ‘Shawn’ Ray Weeks
ODESSA - Shannon “Shawn” Ray Weeks, 18 years of age, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2001, in San Angelo. He was born July 24, 1982, in Odessa.
Shawn was preceded in death by Jewel E. Weeks and Clarence Donald Weeks.
Surviving are his father, Donny Weeks of San Angelo; a sister, Brandy Smith of Odessa; a brother, Donnie Martin of Midland; a niece, Kelby Young; a nephew, Blake Smith; four uncles; three aunts; and several cousins.
Shawn graduated from Permian High School in 2000. He was a wonderful artist who loved to draw and write beautiful poetry.
Shawn, you are missed beyond words but never forgotten. We will carry you in our hearts until you welcome us home. We love you dearly.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2001, at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens following the service. Visitation began Tuesday and continues from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. The family will visit with friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Odessa Funeral Home.
Tessie Matilda Lacy
WINTERS - Tessie Matilda Lacy, 84, of Farmington, N.M., left this life for the better one Sunday, May 27, 2001, at the Bridge.
She was born Sept. 26, 1916, in Cousa, Ga., to John and Sally Brown, who preceded her in death. Tessie’s father was a farmer and moved his entire family to Texas by train. Tessie taught school at Fort Hancock before getting married
. Tessie married
J.R. Lacy on Oct. 26, 1942, in Las Vegas, Nev. After raising their three children, Tessie then taught school in Rankin. After the war, they moved to Hobbs, N.M., to work in the oilfields. J.R. worked for Phillips Petroleum for 35 years. They both retired in July 1980. In 1988, they moved to Bloomfield, N.M., to be closer to their grandchildren. Tessie and J.R. both dedicated their lives to raising a good Christian family and doing for others. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.R. Lacy.
She is survived by her three children, Carole Lacy of Midland, Jerry Lacy of Farmington and Janice Sue “Susie” Puckett of Durango, Colo.; four grandchildren, Jason Lacy of Albuquerque, N.M., Jennifer Lacy of Farmington, attending ENMU, Lacy Puckett of Durango, attending LCU this fall, and Jodi Puckett of Durango; and six brothers, George Brown, Frank Brown, James Brown, Fred Brown and Albert Brown, all of Winters, and Newby Brown of San Antonio.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, John Sanford Brown of Waco, and a sister, Emilee McNeil of Abilene.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today, May 30, 2001, at the Northside Church of Christ, 401 West 20th St., in Farmington. Minister Brian Eckstein will officiate. A second funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2001, at the Church of Christ in Winters. Interment will follow at Lakeview cemetery in Winters.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Home of Lubbock, P.O. Box 2824, Lubbock, Texas, 79408.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute, Farmington, New Mexico, (505) 325-8688.
Dean Mahan
ODESSA - Dean Mahan, 69, of Odessa passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2001, at Mabee Healthcare Center in Midland.
She was born Aug. 5, 1931, in Latimer County, Okla. She married
Don Mahan Feb. 5, 1955, in Oklahoma City. She worked for the Ector County Independent School District in the cafeteria for 13 years, which included Odessa High and Hays Elementary. She was a member of the First Church of God.
Dean was preceded in death by a brother, J.C. McCann.
Survivors are her husband, Don of Odessa; son, D.R. Mahan Jr. and wife Melissa of Broken Arrow, Okla.; daughter, Mary Janssen and husband David of Odessa; sisters, Ruby McKissick of Bartlesville, Okla., Demerious Collins of Stuttgart, Ark., and Marilyn Mahan of Chandler, Ariz.; and four grandchildren, Jonathan and Anna Janssen and Austin and Sara Mahan.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today, June 1, 2001, at the First Church of God with the Revs. Paul Jones and Samuel Clemons officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2001, at the Hardaway McCann cemetery in Norris, Okla.
Dean will be remembered most for her silent witness and for being Mom to all her kids that came through the cafeterias and the kids who grew up with her kids.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Brenda Choice
DALLAS - On Oct. 9, 1948, Brenda was born in Corsicana. On May 28, 2001, she became absent from the body and present with the Lord (2 Cor. 5:8). She attended Ector County public schools in Odessa and graduated in 1969 from Ector High School. Thereafter, she obtained a bachelor’s degree in education from Texas Women’s University and a master’s degree from Prairie View A&M University. She was employed with the DISD as a teacher and specialist.
Brenda was a member of the Hawn Freeway Church of Christ. Her goal in life was to be faithful to the Lord until death so that He would give her the crown of life (Rev. 2:10).
Brenda is survived by two daughters, Kneshae Dawne and Tai Shamone, both of Dallas; mother, Bernice Littleton of Odessa; brother, Alord Littleton of Glenn Heights; sisters, Geri Williams of Lancaster and Mentha Cooksey of Mesquite; nephew, Victor Beck; and other relatives and friends.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2001, at the Hawn Freeway Church of Christ located at 7605 CF Hawn Freeway in Dallas.
Victoria Jeanette Smith Daniels
ODESSA - Victoria Jeanette Smith Daniels, 41, of Odessa passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2001, at Medical Center Hospital.
She was born June 29, 1959, in El Paso. She attended high school at Lee and Midland high schools in Midland. Victoria was sales manager at the Holiday Inn in Odessa.
Victoria was preceded in death by her father, Major John William Fortner.
Survivors are her husband, Tony Daniels of Odessa; mother, Juavata Jane Fortner of Midland; sons, Johnwilliam Smith and Dylan Daniels; daughters, Jessica Jade Wooten, Brittany Zayne Smith and Cassandra Daniels, all of Odessa; sister, Kathryn McHugh of Abilene; and granddaughter, Genesis Sloane Wooten.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2001, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 1416 W. Illinois, in Midland, with the Rev. Stockton Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park with a reception following at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.
Memorials may be sent to American Lung Association of Texas, 5926 Balcones Drive, Austin, Texas, 78731.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Apolonia Rayos
BALMORHEA - Apolonia Rayos, 69, of Odessa, formerly a resident of Balmorhea, died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at Medical Center Hospital.
She was born Feb. 28, 1932, in Candelaria to Pomposa Martinez and Melque Ornelas. She was a homemaker and a Catholic.
Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2001, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Balmorhea with Deacon Jesus Mercado officiating. Burial will be at the Balmorhea cemetery. Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. today at Martinez Funeral Home Chapel. Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. today at Martinez Funeral Home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fabian Rayos; father, Melque Ornelas; and mother, Pomposa Martinez.
She is survived by her daughters, Adelina Rodriguez and husband Joe Rodriguez and Lupe Barger, both of Odessa; brothers, Felipe Ornelas of Balmorhea and Trinidad Ornelas of Roswell, N.M.; sisters, Alejandra Ornelas of Balmorhea, Maria Rivera of Earlimart, Calif., and Monce Olivas of Clovis, N.M.; granddaughters, Naomi Barrientos, Annie Fore, Amy Rodriguez and Melissa Rascon, all of Odessa; grandson, Chris Rodriguez of Odessa; great-grandson, Junior Fore of Odessa; great-granddaughter, Samantha Fore of Odessa; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home.
Albert Thomas Brinson
ODESSA - Albert Thomas Brinson, 80, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 24, 2001, at his home.
Albert was born Dec. 26, 1920, to Henry and Annie Brinson in Brown County. He was raised and educated in Rising Star. Albert joined the Coast Guard in 1942, and he married
his wife and best friend Burnice on Dec. 15, 1942.
Albert moved to Kermit in 1945 where he became an oilfield worker and went to work for Skelly Oil Co. He later moved to Penwell and Skelly then became Getty Oil Co., and he was moved to Odessa as a production foreman until he retired in 1982. Albert was a wonderful Christian man, husband and father and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Albert was a longtime member of Temple Baptist Church and a faithful member of the Galilean Class. He was an avid golfer and sports fan.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Charlie and J.R. Brinson; and three sisters, Faye Cornelius, Oma Hinkle and Mary McClanahan.
Albert is survived by his wife, Burnice Brinson of Odessa; daughter, Rita Robins and her husband Phil of Odessa; brother-in-law, Minor Browning of Odessa; sister-in-law, Jerry Brinson of Andrews; and many nieces, nephews and loving friends.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2001, at Temple Baptist Church Chapel with the Rev. Griffin Jones and Johnny Thomason officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
