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Dorothy Eleanor Wiesman
ODESSA — Dorothy Eleanor Wiesman, age 68, of Odessa died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at Medical Center Hospital. She was born April 4, 1933, in Muenster to Edward and Margaret Moster.
Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today, Nov. 1, 2001, in the chapel of Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with Father Mark Woodruff officiating.
Mrs. Wiesman was raised in Lindsay and then moved to Gainesville to attend nursing school in Sherman. She married
Louis Wiesman on May 6, 1952, in Gainesville. They had lived in the four-corner area and Kermit, settling in Odessa in 1987. She had been a nurse for many years. She was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband, Louis V. Wiesman of Odessa; daughters, Marilyn Wachsmann and husband A.J. of Midland, Karen Cleere and husband Freddy of Odessa and Cindy Campbell and husband Bart of Odessa; sons, Bobby Wiesman and wife Beatrice of Midland and Darrel Wiesman and wife Sue of Midland; sisters, Agatha Hellinger, Hilda Moster and Louise Brewer of Lindsay; and nine grandchildren.
Services have been entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Nell Lenora Burton
ODESSA — Nell Lenora Burton, 86, of Odessa passed away Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at Medical Center Hospital. She was born June 5, 1915, in Thurber and raised in Strawn. She was a member of Sixth and Jackson Church of Christ and the Women In Construction.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, W.B. Burton, five brothers and a sister.
She is survived by her son, Dr. Jimmy G. Burton and wife Joanna of Odessa; sister, Beulah B. Eakins of Odessa; three grandchildren, William H. Burton and wife Tammy of Sanger, Lenora L. Burton of Austin and Dr. Alan G. Burton of Fort Worth; and great-grandsons, William and Brodie Burton of Sanger.
The family will meet with friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, at Sixth and Jackson Church of Christ with Joe Cross and Lynn Money officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the Odessa Christian School, Fosters Children Home in Stephenville or the charity of your choice.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Juan Rios Lujan
ODESSA — Juan Rios Lujan, 70, of Odessa died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2001, at Medical Center Hospital.
Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with the Rev. Frank Chavez officiating. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today, Nov. 1, 2001, at his residence, 11062 W. 64th St. He will lie in state at his residence. Burial will be at Rose Hill cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Armando Hernandez, Octabio Hernandez, David Melendez, Mariano Navarrete, Rigoberto Deanda, Saul Padilla, Manuel Uranga and Cruz Hernandes.
He was born in Boquilla de San Isidro, Mexico. He was a retired construction sandblaster. He was Catholic.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosalio and Manuela R. Lujan, and son, Johnny Lujan.
He is survived by his wife, Maximiana M. Lujan of Odessa; sons, Jimmy Lujan of Sherman and Auden Lujan of Odessa; daughters, Manuela L. Navarrete, Bertha L. Navarrete, Lorena Lujan and Elsa Lujan, all of Odessa, Gloria L. Lujan of Presidio, Argentina L. Deanda of Midland and Corina L. Navarrete of Pecos; brothers, Alberto Lujan of El Paso and Filimon Lujan of Presidio; sisters, Ester Hernandez of Fort Stockton, Feliberta Lujan of Andrews and Antonia Licon of Presidio; 23 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel.
Leroy Lopez Ybarra Sr.
SAN ANGELO — Our Dad, Grandpa, husband and friend went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at his residence after a courageous battle with a terminal illness.
Viewing will be at 5 p.m. today, Nov. 1, 2001, and service to follow at 7 p.m. at Centro Cristiano Emmanuel with the Rev. Eliazar Rodriguez officiating. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, at Centro Cristiano Emmanuel with burial immediately following at Fairmont cemetery. Arrangements by Johnson’s Funeral Home.
Dad was born July 27, 1921, in Valentine to Tiburcio and Pascuala Ybarra. He married
Viola B. Hernandez in 1941 in San Angelo. He was a World War II veteran and served with the 168th Inf. Regt. in Italy. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, F.A.M.E. ribbon, WWII victory medal, Distinguished Unit Badge and a Good Conduct Medal with two Battle Stars. He returned to the workforce as a route salesman for Lone Star Brewing Co. for 24 years. Dad had many stories to tell and had a great sense of humor. He always made us laugh. Daddy will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his two infant sons, Patricio and Leroy Ybarra; his daughter, Pascuala Torrez; his eldest son, Fredrico Ybarra; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Viola Ybarra; five daughters, Victoria Ramirez and husband Juan, Alma Hernandez and husband Francisco and Grace Hernandez and husband Art, all of San Angelo, Yolanda Terrazas and husband Miguel of Del Rio and Gena Mae Ybarra-Carey of San Antonio; two sons, Leroy L. Ybarra Jr. and wife Juanita and Reynaldo Ybarra and wife Rosa, all of San Angelo; daughter-in-law, Norma Ybarra of San Angelo; sister, Ofelia Alvarez of North Hollywood, Calif.; brother, Cruz Montez and wife Evelia of San Angelo; a special uncle, Ricardo Lopez and wife Luisa of San Angelo; and a cousin, Dora Barron and husband Pablo of Lubbock. He is also survived by 37 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren, whom he adored with all his heart.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Oscar Ybarra, Alfonso Torrez, Daniel Torrez, Robert Ybarra, Johnny Ramirez and Jacob Hernandez.
The family would like to thank Hospice of San Angelo and Dr. Chang for their assistance in the care of our father for the past six months.
Taps
Day is done, gone the sun,
From the hill, from the sky
All is well, safely rest,
Safely rest,
All is well
Fading light
Dims the sight,
And a star gems the sky.
Gleaming bright
From afar, drawing nigh,
Falls the night,
Dear one rest!
Terry L. Gettings
ODESSA — Odessa Police Corporal Terry L. Gettings, 54, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, at Medical Center Hospital.
He was born July 16, 1947, in New Castle, Pa., to Robert Lee Gettings and Myrtle Irene Gettings.
Prior to his law enforcement career, Terry served in the United States Navy from March 1966 through February 1970. He worked in law enforcement for more than 28 years. He started his career in 1973 with the Clark, Pa., Police Department. While living in Pennsylvania, he also served with Pennsylvania State Constable’s Office and as a lieutenant and acting chief of police with the Union Township, Pa., Police Department.
Terry began his career with the Odessa Police Department on Oct. 8, 1984. During his time with the OPD, he served as patrol officer, detective with the Crime Stoppers program, field training officer and was the crime prevention officer at the time of his death. Terry was an active member of the department’s Honor Guard and Color Guard from 1990 until his death. He served as co-coordinator of the Odessa Citizens Police Academy and as the back up media relations officer for several years.
He was a longtime member of the Texas Narcotic Officers Association and had served as the West Texas Region vice-president from 1996 to 2000. Terry was involved in the Texas Special Olympics for more than 17 years, and the last several years he participated in the Texas Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.
He was an active member of Temple Baptist Church in Odessa.
Terry had assisted in the Police Athletic League (PAL) youth program for the past eight years. Often, he would opt to take his lunch break with the PAL children because he wanted to be a positive influence in their lives.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001, at Temple Baptist Church with the Odessa Police Chaplain, the Rev. Kyle Rogers, and Commander John Blanco, acting chief of police, officiating. Interment will be at a later date in New Castle, Pa. Local funeral arrangements under the direction of Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Myrtle Irene Gettings.
He is survived by his daughter, Erica Lee Gettings; son, Robert Lee Gettings; father, Robert Lee Gettings; and sister, Dedra Ann Gettings, all of New Castle, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Texas Special Olympics, the Odessa Police Athletic League (PAL) or the American Cancer Society.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” — Matthew 5:9
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Kristie Wright
ODESSA — Kristie Wright, 18, of Odessa passed away Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, at University Medical Center Hospital in Lubbock.
Kristie Nicole Haynes, a very special child, was born Nov. 1, 1982, in Odessa. She professed Christ at an early age. She was a member of New Birth Baptist Church. She graduated from Odessa High School in May 2000 and received her professional academic credential for childcare in June 2000. She was assistant director at Children’s World Daycare.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Eugene Young of Odessa and Mack Haynes of New Orleans.
She is survived by her husband, Chache Wright of Odessa; father, Jerome Haynes of New Orleans; mother, Sharon Ann Brogdon of Odessa; stepfather, Todd Brogdon of Odessa; stepmother, Faye Haynes of New Orleans; grandparents, Alice Young of Odessa and Shirley Haynes of New Orleans; great-grandmother, Gertrude Edwards of Odessa; stepbrother, Jerome Haynes Jr. of New Orleans; and sisters, Alice Daniel of Odessa, Beion Haynes and Diamond Alexas Haynes, both of New Orleans.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001, at New Birth Baptist Church with the Rev. Darren Willis, officiant and eulogist. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements by Martinez Funeral Home.
James Armstrong
MIDLAND — James Armstrong was born April 11, 1920, in Clyde to Shaw Edward Armstrong and Ora Ella (Felty) Armstrong. Mr. Armstrong served in the U.S. Army, First Calvary Division, between 1938-1946. He was a 32nd degree master mason, a member of the Scottish Rite and a member of the Shriner Lodge 623 of Midland.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, G.Z. Armstrong and Fynus Armstrong; and a sister, Sammie Armstrong.
Survivors include five sons, J.J. Armstrong of Odessa, Terry Wayne Armstrong of Midland, Wesley Shaw Armstrong of Midland, Ethan Clay Armstrong of Mesquite and Kenneth Kevin Armstrong of Odessa; a daughter, Melissa Elaine Hale of Midland; three brothers, Edward Felty Armstrong, John Shaw Armstrong and Jake Armstrong; three sisters, Peggy Bentliff, Edith Jenkins and Mary Lue Armstrong; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Armstrong passed away early Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001, at Hospice House in Odessa.
Graveside services are scheduled for 3 p.m. today, Oct. 16, 2001, at Fairview cemetery with the Rev. Wayman Swopes of Greenwood Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.
Robert Culpepper
BROWNWOOD — Robert Culpepper was born Feb. 21, 1943, to Terry Cecil and Ida Mae Culpepper in Levelland. He graduated from Odessa High School and worked for Amoco for 26 years.
On Sept. 6, 1969, he married
Patricia Ruth Trent in Denver City. They moved to Midland in 1976. Robert retired from Amoco in 1998 and moved to Liverpool. He worked for Wagner Instrumentation.
Robert died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, at Clear Lake Hospital.
Robert is survived by his wife, Pat, and four children including his son, Terry Culpepper of the Dallas area and his wife Jennifer, his daughter, Sondra Rudnick of the Dallas area and her husband Mike, his son, Kip Culpepper of Arlington and his daughter Kelly Allison of Friendswood and her husband William. Five grandchildren will miss him: Kayla Butler, Keagan Allison, Travis and Asa Culpepper and Cody Rudnick. He is also survived by a brother, Charles Culpepper of Odessa, and three sisters, Betty Sykes of Odessa, Delores Davies of the Dallas area and Nancy Stanley of Liverpool.
Family visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at Davis-Morris Funeral Home in Brownwood. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001, at Davis-Morris Funeral Home with the Rev. Leland Maples officiating. Interment will be at Burkett cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Kip and Terry Culpepper, Marshall Dolloff, Chester Stanley, Bobby Trent and William Allison.
Noah Angel Gariepy
ODESSA — Noah Angel Gariepy was stillborn Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2001, at Odessa Regional Hospital.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. today, Sept. 22, 2001, at Sunset Memorial Chapel with Sandra McBride officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include his parents, Jackie and Miranda Gariepy of Odessa; grandparents, Bobby and Melissa Williams and Jackie and Mary Gariepy, all of Odessa; and great-grandparents, Robbie Campbell, Kenneth Campbell and Loretta Taylor, all of Odessa.
Services are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
