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Thelma L. Montgomery
ODESSA - Thelma L. Montgomery, 81, of Odessa passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, at a local hospital after a brief illness. She was born Dec. 29, 1920, in Ardmore, Okla. She was a longtime resident of both Midland and Odessa and a member of Crescent Park Baptist Church.
Thelma was loved and respected by everyone whose lives she touched. She will be greatly missed by her children and brothers and sisters.
She was the beloved wife of Richard Franklin Montgomery, who preceded her in death July 1976.
She is survived by her loving children, Frank Montgomery of Casper, Wyo., Carolyn Thurmond and husband Dan of Conroe, Julia Watters and husband Jim of Odessa and Steve Montgomery and wife Julie of Conroe; the precious grandmother of Rusty Cooper, Chuck Cooper, Stacey Skelly, Laura Wallace, David Hembree, Marci Hembree, Holly McCorquodale, Con Brazeal, Jessica Brazeal, Christopher Brazeal, Randi Montgomery and Gunar Montgomery; great-grandchildren, D.J. Hembree and Amanda Hembree; also her brothers, Matthew “Sonny” Nelson and wife Marlene and Jack Nelson and wife Nelda, all of Odessa; sisters, Gwen Edwards of Brady and Grace Gober and husband David of Abilene; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was a precious gift to all her family and will be greatly missed. She was a beloved mother, sister and grandmother with a loving heart and kind and generous spirit. She was a Christian who loved the Lord, her Savior, and she will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, March 1, 2002, at Crescent Park Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny Dickerson officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland under the direction of Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Kimberly S. Marsh
ODESSA - Kimberly S. Marsh, 24, of Dallas passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, in Dallas. She was born July 12, 1977, to James T. and Chil Sun Marsh.
Kimberly was loved greatly by many people. Justin Blackburn was among those many. They shared many great years together and would have undoubtedly shared many more.
She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James T. Marsh of Portales, N.M., and Chil Sun Marsh of Odessa; two devoted brothers, James O. Marsh of Odessa and Benjamin K. Marsh of Shreveport, La.; as well as a dedicated sister, Crystal M. Marsh of Odessa.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, March 1, 2002, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Kinkade officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
The family greatly appreciates all of the many prayers and condolences that they have received. She will be missed greatly and loved always.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Dot Etheredge
ODESSA - Dot Etheredge, 69, loving wife, mother and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002. She was born Dec. 23, 1932, in Cisco and moved to Odessa with her family when she was 4 years old. She loved Odessa.
She attended school here where she made many friendships that lasted a lifetime. She met the love of her life, Darwin Etheredge, during her freshman year at Odessa High School and married
him on her 19th birthday, Dec. 23, 1951. They recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a host of family and friends.
Dot always considered her most important role in life to be that of wife, mother and grandmother. “She spoiled us rotten!” The legacy of love she leaves to her children and grandchildren will carry us throughout our lives. Dot was a member of the Junior League of Odessa for 40 years and served as vice president in 1971-1972. She was a member of the Contemporary Study Club for several years and later was a member of the Odessa Study Club.
She was a member of First Baptist Church where she was actively involved in the weekly prayer ministry.
Dot was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband and lifetime companion, Darwin Etheredge; daughter and son-in-law, Lane and Billy Carson of Odessa; son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Judy Etheredge of Austin; and two sisters, Blanche McDaniel of Odessa and Tylene Osborn of Santa Monica, Calif. The four grandchildren who added so much joy to her life are Adam Carson of Fort Worth, Whitney Carson of Odessa and Jasen and Devon Etheredge of Austin.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today, March 1, 2002, at Sunset Memorial Gardens. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today at First Baptist Church with Dr. H. Bailey Stone officiating.
Donations may be made to Home Hospice or First Baptist Church in her memory.
You are invited to leave a message or memory in the online guest book at www.wilsonfuneral.com.
Services have been entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Eufemia M. Alvarado
ODESSA - Eufemia M. Alvarado, 62, of Odessa was called home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, at her residence surrounded by her loving family at her bedside.
Ama, as she was known to all who knew her, was born March 20, 1939, in Vado de Piedra, Mexico, to Ursolo and Emiliana Marquez. She married
Angel Alvarado Sr. Sept. 24, 1955, in Marfa. To this marriage was the unification of six children.
During her last days with her family, her desire was that they continue to cherish each other while she was gone. As her family sought a miracle on earth, the day came that her departure was bittersweet. Tears of relief and tears of sadness were shed as one of the most important people in the family left to rest. There will be no more doctors. There will be no more pain. Our beloved one is in paradise full of joy, happiness and health.
To those who helped, we would like to thank you. Alma, thank you for your tender hands that nursed her in her time of need. Annabell, thank you for your words of love and encouragement you gave her as she lay wondering if she did all she could for each one of her children. Sally, thank you for your cooking and keeping of the house as they were away. Arthur, thank you for being there to fulfill God’s plan for her as she took her last breath hearing the Word of Truth. Angel, thank you for your time and patience as you showed her that you would give the sun and the moon for her. Armando, thank you for your will to do the ultimate of yourself during her illness and until the very end. A special thanks to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center for all the wonderful care, skill and most of all, love for us all. Special thanks to the Odessa Funeral Home staff.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Alvaro Marquez.
Eufemia is survived by her husband of 46 years, Angel Alvarado; three sons, Angel Alvarado and Arturo Alvarado of Grand Prairie and Armando Alvarado of Odessa; three daughters, Araceli Stoglin and Alma Sauceda of Odessa and Annabell Alvarado of San Antonio; four brothers, Simon, Manuel, Adolfo and Abel Marquez, all of Odessa; five sisters, Natividad Galindo, Maria Aguirre, Irene Cruz, Ofelia Carrasco and Graciela Sifuentez, all of Odessa; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. today, Feb. 19, 2002, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Gilbert Rodriguez officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill cemetery.
Odessa Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
David Shane Brunette
ODESSA - David Shane Brunette, 31, of Odessa passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, at University Medical Center in Lubbock. He was born May 29, 1970, in Odessa. He was a member of Foursquare Gospel Church.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Pete Brunette and Bill Lay, and aunts, Ernestine Burt and Judy Beauchamp.
He is survived by his parents, David and Shirley Brunette of Odessa; grandparents, Max and Nadine Sykes of Odessa, Verla Lay of Odessa and Jim and Wanda Cox of Granbury; brothers, Deric Shawn Brunette and Cody James Brunette, both of Odessa, and Kenneth Charles Brunette of Houston; and sisters, Dawne D’Shaye Lamb and Samantha Danielle Stark, both of Odessa.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at Foursquare Gospel Church with the Rev. Robert Lamb officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Larry Dale Erwin
ODESSA - Larry Dale Erwin, 52, of Odessa passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002.
Larry had worked many years in the oilfield business and had enjoyed the past few years doing yard maintenance and landscaping. Larry spent many years going in circles at Odessa Speedbowl and Twin Cities as one of the better drivers the tracks endured. Many remember Larry as one of the most generous and compassionate of all drivers. If there was ever one in need, Larry was the one to come to their aide without a second thought. He was a hard worker with much compassion and concern for those he came in contact with.
Larry brought life to everything he touched and was one that could bring a smile to all those around. His most treasured possessions on this earth were his wife of 35 years, grandchildren, family and friends. Larry was known as “Papa” by his grandchildren and “Uncle Bull” by his nieces and nephews. Larry’s short life brought many years of happiness and good humor to all of those fortunate to share with him. His good charm, great wit and warm heart is what will be missed most of all.
Larry was met at the gates of heaven by his father, Pete; mother-in-law, Bernice Wysong; and friends.
We love you, husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle and friend. Your loving smile will forever be seen in the stars above.
Larry is survived by his wife, Bonnie Erwin of Odessa; mother, Sue Erwin of Odessa; son, Richy Erwin and wife Gingerlee Erwin; daughter, Lori Perkins; grandchildren, Michael Perkins, Brittany Perkins, Justin Perkins, Veronica Erwin and Tory Erwin; brothers, Terry Erwin and wife Susie and Mark Erwin and wife Larrysa; sister, Linda Tate and husband Bill; and numerous nieces and nephews, friends and family.
Funeral services are scheduled for 4 p.m. today, Feb. 19, 2002, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with Charles Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Loyd Michael Franklin Sr.
ODESSA - Loyd Michael “Mike” Franklin Sr., 51, of Odessa passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, at his residence. He was born Nov. 4, 1950, to Loyd and Margaret Franklin in Jena, La.
He came to Odessa in 1951 from Alexandria, La. He married
Clara Sue Martin Jan. 25, 1974, in Odessa. He worked for 20 years in the oilfield for Phillips Well Service before going to work for the Ector County Independent School District as a maintenance worker. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was Baptist.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Franklin of Odessa; son, Michael Franklin and wife Jamie of Odessa; daughter, Teresa Franklin of Odessa; parents, Loyd and Margaret Franklin of Odessa; brothers, James Franklin and wife Connie, Russell Franklin and Laurie of Odessa and Terrall Franklin and wife Debra, all of Odessa; sister, Kathy Martin and husband William of Odessa; and two grandchildren, Sierra and Araya Franklin.
Graveside services are scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Weeks Dubose officiating.
Services are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Dorothy Mitchell McKinney
ODESSA - Dorothy Mitchell McKinney, 97, of Odessa passed away Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, at her residence. She was born Sept. 3, 1904, in Milam County. She had managed the family business of rental units until her retirement in 1975. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte McKinney of Odessa.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at Odessa cemetery with the Rev. Bill Heggemeier officiating.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Ross Cairns
ODESSA - Mr. Ross Cairns, age 61, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002. He was employed by Schlumberger as a senior equipment operator in Midland.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2002, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 3625 W. 11th St. at N. Loop 338, with Brother Chuck Dietz presiding.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean Cairns, and beloved father-in-law, Maurice Kolkema.
Mr. Cairns is survived by his wife, Judi Cairns; sons, David and Ray and wife Sheri and grandson, Levi. Other survivors include his father, Dr. Edmund Cairns; sister, Nancy Trehub and husband Roger; a beautiful mother-in-law, Evelyn; nieces, Jane, Crissy and Traci; and nephew, Dan.
A memorial fund has been set up in the name of Ross Cairns, care of Joe Baxter, Caprock Congregation of Jehovah Witnesses, 908 W. 20th St., Odessa, Texas, 79763.
Arrangements by Boone Funeral Home, Bossier City, La., (318) 742-5361.
