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Charles Helmer Jr.
KERMIT — Charles “Cactus Chuck” A. Helmer Jr., 72, of Kermit, a retired business owner, died Tuesday, July 10, 2001, in Kermit.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Christian Church. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel.
He was born in Grand Rapids, Mich.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Charles A. Helmer III and Jonathan E. Helmer, both of San Diego; daughters, June Kelly of San Diego, Debra Duncan and Nancy Helmer, both of Turlock, Calif.; brothers, Jim Helmer of Fountain, Mich., and Johnny B. Capen of Alto, Mich.; sisters, Arlene Redner of McAllen, Pat Helmer Annaud of Branch, Mich., Sally Capen of Allagan, Mich., and Jan West of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and eight grandchildren.
Elisia Pierson
STROUD, Okla. — Elisia Abigail Pierson, 91, of Stroud, Okla., a retired waitress and cook, died Wednesday, July 11, 2001, in Shawnee, Okla.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Stroud Church of Christ with Loren Gieger officiating. Burial will be at the Stroud cemetery. Arrangements by Parks Brothers Funeral Service.
She was born in Apache, Okla., and was a resident of Stroud since 1963. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
SURVIVORS: Son, Raymond M. Pierson Jr. of Odessa; daughter, Betty Jean Brauer of Prague, Okla.; 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
Venita Rohrhuber
LIVINGSTON — Venita Faye Rohrhuber, 78, of Livingston, a homemaker, died Tuesday, July 10, 2001, in Big Spring.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Camp Ruby cemetery. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
She was born in Crawley, La.
SURVIVORS: Son, George Rohrhuber of Odessa; brother, Otis Moore of Odessa; and three grandchildren.
David Brunson
McCAMEY — David Lee “D.L.” Brunson, 86, of McCamey died Wednesday, July 11, 2001, at the McCamey Convalescent Center.
Services are pending with Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.
Beverly Lindemann
PECOS — Beverly Lindemann, 57, of Pecos, a homemaker, died Saturday, June 16, 2001, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Pecos Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wilson Soko officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Everson cemetery in Pecos. Arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home.
She was born in Pecos. She was a Baptist.
SURVIVORS: Husband, Kenneth Lindemann of Pecos; sons, Jeff Lindemann and David Kingston, both of Pecos; daughters, Darla Blackstock and Debbie Terrel, both of Pecos; brother, Roy Prewit of Pecos; sister, Barbara Bradley of Fort Stockton; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Elsie Risenhoover
ANDREWS — Elsie Risenhoover, 71, of Andrews, an artist, died Friday, June 15, 2001, at Hospice House in Odessa.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews with the Revs. J.H. Ramsey Jr. and Dale Dozier officiating. Burial will be in the Andrews North cemetery. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home.
She was born in Hall. She was Baptist.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Mark Risenhoover of Andrews, Philip Risenhoover of Grapevine, and David Risenhoover of Holdenville, Okla.; sisters, Mary Belle Potts of Lubbock, Gladys Sarap of Fort Worth, Flora Lea Risenhoover of Springtown, and Michelle Harris of Joshua; brother, Alvie Rowell of Springtown; and two grandchildren.
Ernest Salas
ODESSA — Ernest Joe Salas, 40, of Odessa died Saturday, June 16, 2001, at his residence.
Services are pending with Martinez Funeral Home.
F.B. Dodson
ODESSA — F.B. Dodson, 70, of Odessa passed away Thursday, June 28, 2001, at his residence. He was born Jan. 17, 1931, in Oklahoma City, Okla. He married
Juanita Faye Watkins on Aug. 5, 1950, in Monahans.
Mr. Dodson moved to Odessa in 1950 from Monahans. He worked for TXU Electric for 42 years. He was a member of the American Legion and Resurrection Methodist Church. He was an Air Force veteran and was involved with the Boy Scouts of America for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita Dodson of Odessa; two sons, J.P. Dodson and wife Twyla of Odessa and Jimmy Dodson and wife Lynn of Odessa; two grandchildren, Jon and Michael; and his pet granddog, Taffy.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Jimmy Cameron officiating. Family and friends are invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Boy Scouts of America or Resurrection Methodist Church.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Minnie Lea ‘Jinx’ Schmidt Perry
ODESSA — Minnie Lea “Jinx” Schmidt Perry, 68, of Odessa passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2001, at Medical Center Hospital. She was born Jan. 22, 1933, in Estancia, N.M. She married
Tilmon “Pee Wee” Perry on Jan. 10, 1950, in Idalou. Mrs. Perry moved to Odessa in 1950. She was a home manager and a member of the Idalou Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by five sisters and three brothers.
She is survived by her husband, Tilmon Perry of Odessa; four daughters, Debra Underwood and husband Mike of Odessa, Pam Robbins of Odessa, Tanya Chapman and husband Rod of Houston and Kelli Love and husband Jim of Rockwall; three sisters, Francis Williams of Beaumont, Chris Graves of Lake Worth and Betty Nafzger and husband Jay of Amarillo; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Preston Weatherly officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Home Hospice.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Mary Tyree
ODESSA — Mary Estelle Tyree, 79, of Odessa, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2001, at Avalon Place.
Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at Sunset Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Melvin Warren of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Mary was born in Colorado City on March 31, 1922, to Luther and Viola Winberry Gaskins. She married
Thomas Tunstall Tyree on July 2, 1942, in San Angelo and they moved to Odessa in 1951. Her parents; a brother, Lynton Gaskins; and two sisters, Vera Neuland and Doris Newman preceded her in death.
Mary Tyree was a member of the American Poetry Society and had published both Christian music and poetry. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
Mary was a devout Christian; she loved her church and the Lord. She devoted her time to Christian poetry and music. Mary never had a bad thought.
Survivors include her son, Terry T. Tyree and wife Carla of Odessa; a brother, Conrad Gaskins of West Monroe, La.; a daughter-in-law, Judy Tyree; three grandchildren, Tiffany Tyree Barnes, Heather Diane Smith and Hilary Tyree; and a great-granddaughter, Hanna Renault.
The family requests that memorial donations be made to Home Hospice or Meals on Wheels.
Pallbearers for the service will be Jim McKay, Mac McLemore, Kenny Broyles, Sonny Henderson, Daren Webster and Marilyn McVean. Honorary pallbearers are Vern Foreman and Conrad Roberson.
Arrangements by Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Ruth “Cuca” Rodriguez
ODESSA — Ruth “Cuca” Rodriguez, age 74, of Odessa peacefully witnessed the face of God on Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at approximately 4:30 p.m. She was born in Seguin on May 5, 1927, and moved to Odessa in 1947 with her husband Doroteo Rodriguez. They were married
June 18, 1946.
Ruth had spent the majority of her life bringing people to the Lord. Her apostleship has been an example for many. Her ministry included the founding of the Charismatic movement in the Catholic community in Odessa in 1968. She coordinated “Life in the Spirit” sermons and participated in Charismatic conferences both as a leader and speaker. She served in all phases of lay ministry in the Catholic Church, and her most recent role was serving in the San Angelo Diocese as the Midland and Odessa Deanery representative for “Servant of the Servants.” She was best known by her family and friends for her ability to always serve and help those in need.
Cuca was a tender, loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her children will remember her for all the great meals she prepared with love. Grandma was their “Ally.”
She was preceded in death by a son, Dan Doroteo Rodriguez on Sept. 26, 1986, and her parents, Juan and Consuelo Barrientes.
She is survived by her husband, Doroteo Rodriguez of Odessa; sons, Leo L. Rodriguez of El Paso and Barney Albert Rodriguez of Corpus Christi; daughter, Dorothy Pepper and husband Steve of Odessa; brother, Henry Barrientes and wife Tomasa of Odessa; 10 grandchildren, Roland, Roxie, Yuri, Luke, Ty, Leslie, Leo, Steven, Ashley and Forrest; and two great-grandchildren, Christian and Samuel.
Rosary will be said at noon today, June 28, 2001, at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors, and she will lie in state at 5 p.m. today at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church before the Mass. Mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m. today at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with the Revs. Bernard Gully and Gilbert Rodriguez officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services are entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
