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Myrtis Idalou Conner
ODESSA - On Feb. 9, 2002, Myrtis Idalou Conner went home to be with the Lord, and now she is in His tender care.
She was born Myrtis Idalou Smith to James Arthur Smith and Nancy Viola Pool Smith June 19, 1916, in Dundee. Most of her life she lived in Odessa. She married
Ernest B. “Speck” Conner Nov. 14, 1936. Together they had a son, James Ronald Conner. She had a love for sewing and making clothes for family and friends. She loved to make draperies, crochet, do tatting and hand embroidery and was very talented and gifted in these areas. She also loved gardening very much and thought flowers were very special and beautiful. She spent many hours in her flower garden and was especially delighted in roses and iris. She realized that they were God’s gifts to us to share. She also loved to oil paint flowers and landscapes. Although Moma suffered a lengthy illness, in the end, she was at peace. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
She is survived by a son, James Ronald Conner and his wife Pat of Odessa.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to the American Diabetes Association.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Pastor Mike Bartlett will officiate.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Siegfried J. Iverson Jr.
MIDLAND - Siegfried J. Iverson Jr. passed away Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002.
Sig was born Oct. 16, 1927, in Amarillo to Siegfried and Marjorie Iverson. He grew up in Fort Worth and attended New Mexico Military Institute, SMU and Texas Wesleyan College. On June 28, 1958, he married
Carolyn Norman in Odessa.
He had worked in the oilfield trucking industry as a sales representative for many years. Sig was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, CAF and the Petroleum Club.
His father preceded him in death.
Sig is survived by his wife, Carolyn of Midland; son, S.J. “Trey” Iverson III of Odessa; daughter, Claire Iverson of Dallas; mother, Marjorie Iverson of Midland; brother, Wendell Iverson of Midland; and sister, Patsy Page of La Jolla, Calif. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Feb. 12, 2002, at Ellis Funeral Home.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, at Trinity Presbyterian Church with Dr. Bob Bullock officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.
Honorary pallbearers will be Clay J. Berry Jr., John N. McColm, Corky Bosworth, Danny Walker, Bill Mewhorter, Ralph Way, Pete Carter, Ed Brahaney, Dick Saxe, Gene Sledge and Jack Blake.
The family requests that memorials be directed to Salvation Army, 300 S. Baird St., Midland, Texas, 79701, or Hospice of Midland, 911 W. Texas, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas, 79702.
Isabel Gonzales Rivas
SAN ANGELO - Isabel “Chabelita” Gonzales Rivas, 90, of San Angelo died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002.
Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Burial was at Calvary cemetery.
Mrs. Rivas was born July 8, 1911, in Hacienda De La Union-General Teran, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose G. Rivas; three sons, Lino G. Rivas, Sam G. Rivas and Alejandro Rivas; and two daughters, Lucy R. Cabrera and Lucinda Rivas.
She is survived by a son, Joe Gary Rivas of San Angelo; eight granddaughters, Patricia Gonzales of San Angelo, Rachel R. English of Fort Worth, Marie Aguirre of Trophy Club, Rosalinda Tafolla of San Angelo, Odie Martinez of San Angelo, Sylvia R. Steadham of San Angelo, Lydia R. Solis of Brownwood and Cynthia R. Ramon of Early; nine grandsons, Robert Rivas, Richard Rivas, Lino Rivas Jr. and Michael Paul Rivas, all of San Angelo, Alejandro Rivas of McAllen, Sammy Rivas Jr. of Eden, Tony R. Cabrera III of Brady, Steven R. Cabrera and Danny Cabrera, both of San Angelo; 34 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Abundez, Felix Gonzales and Trinidad Aguirre Jr.
The family wishes to express special thanks to Dr. Walter Hewell and staff, Outreach Providers Patricia Martinez and Chela Martinez, sitter and companion Manuela Castro and Vista Care Hospice provider Dollie Culver.
Charles Edward Blount
ODESSA - Charles Edward Blount, 71, of Odessa passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, at his residence. Mr. Blount was born Dec. 21, 1930, in Odessa. He lived in Odessa all his life and graduated from Odessa High School. He was a U.S. Marines veteran. He owned “J” Service and Supply.
He is survived by son, Charles R. Blount; granddaughters, Krystal Doverspike and Kally Eddison; and great-grandchildren, Christopher, Amber, Christian, Garrett and Bryan.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rick Alkire officiating. Interment will follow at Ector County cemetery.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Martin Beebe
KERMIT - Martin Wayman Beebe, 68, of Kermit died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, at Memorial Hospital and Medical Center in Midland.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Cooper Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Henry O. Freund officiating. Burial will be at the Kermit cemetery. Arrangements by Cooper Funeral Chapel.
He was born in Littlefield and was a resident of Kermit for 15 years.
SURVIVORS: Sons, Terry Lee Beebe of Bakersfield, Calif., Marty Allen Beebe of Kermit, Ashley Quinn Beebe and Zachary Beebe, both of Pensacola, Fla.; mother, Ruby Beebe of Kermit; brothers, Paul Glendon Beebe of Post and Claude Arnold Beebe of Jal, N.M.; sister, Alice Beebe Anderson of Kermit; and two grandchildren.
Christopher Cook
BALMORHEA - Christopher Cook, 20, of Balmorhea, a salesperson for Kelly Grimsley Auto Group, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, in Reeves County.
Services were at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church with the Rev. L.H. Woodard officiating. Burial was at the Balmorhea cemetery. Arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home.
He was born in Pecos and was a lifelong resident of Balmorhea. He was Baptist.
SURVIVORS: Father, Cannon Cook of Balmorhea; brother, Chance Cook of Balmorhea; sister, Amber Cook of Balmorhea; and grandparents, Pecos and Liz Cook of Balmorhea and John and JoCeal Reddell of Graham.
Sophia Howell
FORT STOCKTON - Sophia Freitag Howell, 85, of Fort Stockton, a retired manager, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in Odessa.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Fort Stockton Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Nathan McBride officiating. Burial will be at East Hill cemetery. Arrangements by Fort Stockton Funeral Home.
She was born in La Vernia and was a lifelong resident of Fort Stockton. She was Baptist.
SURVIVORS: Daughters, Bonnie Taylor and Julie Ann Woods, both of Odessa; sisters, Doris Malone and Ruby Vick, both of Fort Stockton; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Siegfried Iverson Jr.
MIDLAND - Siegfried J. Iverson Jr., 74, of Midland, a retired sales representative in the oilfield trucking industry, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, at Memorial Hospital and Medical Center in Midland.
Services will be at 10 a.m. today at Trinity Presbyterian Church with Dr. Bob Bullock officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements by Ellis Funeral Home.
He was born in Amarillo. He was Presbyterian.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Carolyn Iverson of Midland; son, S.J. “Trey” Iverson III of Odessa; daughter, Claire Iverson of Dallas; mother, Marjorie Iverson of Midland; brother, Wendell Iverson of Midland; and sister, Patsy Page of La Jolla, Calif.
Kaitlyn Jones
ANDREWS - Kaitlyn Elizabeth Wright Jones, infant daughter of Crystal Wright Jones and Daniel Jones of Odessa, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, at Odessa Regional Hospital.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Andrews North Babyland cemetery. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home.
SURVIVORS: Parents; grandparents, Cynthia and James Wright Jr. of Andrews and Wanda Jones of Wetumpka, Ala.; and great-grandparents, James Wright Sr. and George and Millie Barfield, all of Andrews.
Don McCown Sr.
ODESSA - Don Errol McCown Sr., 58, of Odessa, a wine salesman for Pinkie’s Liquor Stores, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in Ward County.
Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Friday at Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Revs. Robert Sams and Cheryl Homsher officiating. Arrangements by Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
He was born in Big Spring
SURVIVORS: None listed.
Sibyl McCright
SEMINOLE - Sibyl Lucille McCright, 83, of Hobbs, N.M., a retired nurse, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, at Canterbury Villa in Denver City.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Westside Church of Christ with David Williams officiating. Burial will follow at the Gaines County cemetery South. Arrangements by Boyer Funeral Home.
She was born in Coolidge and had been a resident of Seminole. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
SURVIVORS: Son, Joe McCright of Lubbock; daughter, Donnie Rapier of Odessa; four grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Manuel Ramirez
FORT STOCKTON - Manuel B. Ramirez, 33, of Fort Stockton, a truck driver, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, in Fort Stockton.
Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with the Rev. David Herrera officiating. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial will be at the Fort Stockton Catholic cemetery. Arrangements by Memorial Funeral Home.
He was born in Musquiz, Mexico.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Irma Ramirez of Fort Stockton; sons, Manuel Ramirez Jr. and Joshua Flores, both of Fort Stockton; daughters, Sylvia Jaquez of Fort Stockton, Abigail Ramirez and Kimberly Ramirez, both of Seguin; parents, Segundo and Florinda Ramirez of Fort Stockton; brothers, Hector Ramirez, Carlos Ramirez and Chacho Ramirez, all of Fort Stockton, and Auden Villarreal of Dumas; sisters, Juanita Rivera, Maribel R. Rabago and Judith Ramirez, all of Fort Stockton; grandmother, Maria Baiza of Fort Stockton; and a grandchild.
