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Ronald Hawkins
LUBBOCK — Ronald Ray Hawkins, 62, of Lubbock, an oilfield worker, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002, in Lubbock.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Fairview cemetery with the Rev. Bob Porterfield of Kentucky Street Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements by Pipkin Funeral Home and Chapel.
He was born in Monahans and later moved to Lubbock.
SURVIVORS: Son, Ronald R. Hawkins Jr. of Granbury; daughter, Melanie Hawkins of Odessa; brother, Howard Hawkins of Monahans; sister, Doris Grisanti of Buffalo, N.Y.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
James Nials
ANDREWS — James Oliver “Jim” Nials, 76, of Andrews died Friday, May 17, 2002, at Permian General Hospital in Andrews.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at McNett Chapel in Andrews with Glenn Long officiating. Burial will follow at the Andrews Old cemetery. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home of Andrews.
He was born in Tucumcari, N.M. He was a U.S. Army veteran and later moved to Andrews.
Memorials may be sent to Home Hospice of Odessa.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Roberta Grace Nials of Andrews; daughter, Debra L. Nials of Odessa; and sisters, Fay Black of Odessa and Jessie Holland of Alamogordo, N.M.
Jaime Rodriguez
PECOS — Jaime Rodriguez, 38, of Pecos, a sergeant for the Trans Pecos Drug Task Force, died Thursday, May 16, 2002, at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock.
Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Ben Flores officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Evergreen cemetery.
Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. today at Pecos Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements by Pecos Funeral Home.
He was born in Pecos. He was Catholic.
SURVIVORS: Wife, Diana Rodriguez of Pecos; son, Jayme Lee Rodriguez of Pecos; daughter, Jessica Rodriguez of Pecos; mother, Eva Rodriguez of Pecos; grandparents, Felipa and Chale Primera of Roswell, N.M.; brothers, Juan Rodriguez Jr. of Snyder, Jenaro Rodriguez of San Angelo and Joel Rodriguez of Midland; sisters, Elisa Rodriguez, Irma Martinez and Eva Lyles all of Pecos, Roselinda Chavarria of Fort Stockton, Esmaralda Valenzuela of Odessa; and Emelda Arredondo of San Angelo; and several nieces and nephews.
Thelma Stanfield
HOBBS, N.M. — Thelma Stanfield, 90, of Hobbs, N.M., died Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at Lea Regional Hospital in Hobbs.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Methodist Church in Hobbs with the Rev. Gorton Smith officiating. Cremation will follow at a later date.
She was born in Lawrence County, Mo. She was Methodist.
SURVIVORS: Husband, the Rev. Clarence Stanfield of Hobbs; son, David Stanfield of Edgewood, N.M.; daughters, Joyce Kemper of Hobbs and Sharron Bennett of Jonesboro, Ark.; sister, Helen Dame of Plano; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Neva Ruth Nordyke
ODESSA — Neva Ruth Nordyke, 85, of Odessa passed away Thursday, May 23, 2002. She was born Jan. 21, 1917, to W.F. and Nancy Cook in Copland, Ark.
Services are scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 2002, at Sunset Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jim Currie Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Neva married
Charles E. Nordyke on Aug. 15, 1938, in Roswell, N.M. They lived in Lubbock until 1946. She attended beauty school in Lubbock in 1937.
She enjoyed playing dominoes at the senior citizen center, and she liked meeting new people. No one was ever a stranger to her. She was quite an artist; painting was one of her hobbies.
Her mother and father, husband, two nieces and three nephews preceded her in death.
She is survived by her nephews, Frank Horine of Cleveland, Okla., Jim Cook of Cuero and Bobby Denny of Prague, Okla.; nieces, Norma Houston and Freda Dimple, both of Shawnee, Okla., Reba Nichols of Prague, Okla., June Rice Tulsa, Okla., Sharon Poston of Cave Creek, Ariz., Betty Underwood of Seminole, Okla., Nancy Crouse of Abernathy, Carol Currie of Seagraves, Millie Whitaker of Phoenix, Ariz., and Linda Ridge of Albuquerque, N.M.; sister, Pearl Denny of Prague, Okla.; and sister-in-law, Hortense Tanner of Roswell, N.M.
The family requests memorials to Home Hospice at 516 N. Texas Ave., Odessa, Texas, 79761.
Services are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Edwin Dean Wardlow
ODESSA — Edwin Dean Wardlow, 47, of Odessa died Thursday, May 23, 2002, at Medical Center Hospital. He was born Oct. 25, 1954, in Grand Saline. He moved to Odessa in 1972 from Paris, Texas, and was a sales representative for Metron Technology. He married
Laura Marshall on May 29, 1976, in Odessa. He was a member of First Christian Church and loved being a member of the church music ministry. He was very athletic, loved to play golf, fish and softball.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Kathleen Wardlow, and brother, Gary Wardlow.
Survivors include his wife, Laura; sons, Clayton and Lee Wardlow, all of Odessa; sisters, Bobbie Brown of Atlanta, Texas, and Elizabeth Cornett of Goodrich; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. today, May 25, 2002, at First Christian Church with the Revs. Dr. David Mindel and Donnie Williams officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Services have been entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Dennis Russell
ODESSA — Dennis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 22, 2002, at the age of 41. He came into this world June 20, 1960, in Englewood, Calif. His parents are Beulah (Vi) Mae Mixon and Richard Franklin Russell.
He married
Juanita Russell April 27, 1982. They celebrated their 20th anniversary this year. To that union there were three daughters born, Tasha, Samantha “Sammi” and Shelby, all of Odessa.
In all his years, he never met a stranger. He entertained many with his love, kindness and friendship.
In his passing he left behind five brothers, Ricky of California, Glen of Louisiana, Ronald Jo of Arizona, Todd of Texas and Shaun of Arkansas.
He spent most of his life pulling mobile homes. He spent some time in the Marines. All his time was devoted to being a daddy, a husband and a great friend to many.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at Faith Tabernacle Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow at the Ector County cemetery, Rose Hill section.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Dennis Russell Fund No. 234342 at Complex Community Federal Credit Union.
Services have been entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Verla Fern Lay
ODESSA — Verla Fern Lay, 80, passed away Friday, April 19, 2002, at Medical Center Hospital. She was born July 11, 1921, to Burley and Mable Holland in Maunie, Ill.
Verla was a lifetime resident of Odessa. She married
Bill Lay in 1966, and was a member of Foursquare Gospel Church. She loved going to church and reading her Bible. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, making crafts, and being with her family.
There will be family visitation from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 2002, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2002, at Foursquare Gospel Church with the Rev. Robert Lamb officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Deric Brunette, Bobby Stark, Rough Lamb, Dewayne Johnson, Ricky Davis, and Eddie Davis.
Her husband, Bill Lay, parents, Burley and Mable Holland, daughter, Beverly Ann Cox, two brothers, Robert and Dale Vincent Holland, and a grandson, David Shane Brunette all preceded her in death.
Survivors include two sons, Glenn Dale Cox and wife Betty Jean of Denver, CO; and Jim Cox and wife Linda of Texarkana, TX; one daughter, Shirley Brunette and husband David of Odessa; and one sister, Maxine Hylton of Longview. Her grandchildren are Kim Stokes and husband Daniel of Hagerston, MD; Bobby Blitz and wife Paula of Aurora, CO; Phillip Cox and wife Sherry of Texarkana, TX; Glenda Ransiear and husband Jim; Rayann Kekona; and Jennifer Cox, all of Aurora, CO; Shaye Lamb and husband Rough; Kenneth Brunette, Samantha Stark and husband Bobby; Deric Brunette and Cody Brunette, all of Odessa. Her great-grandchildren are Chris Lamb and wife Kimberly of Billings, MT; Eric Lamb and wife Shandi of Las Vegas, NV; Michael Blitz and wife Maria of Aurora, CO; Christie, Robbie, and Catie Cox of Texarkana, TX; Joy Lamb, Hannah Lamb, and Hallie Stark all of Odessa. Her great-great-grandchildren are Christopher Kyle, Ryan Joseph, and Alyssa Mackenzie. She has numerous nieces and nephews, and brothers and sisters in the Lord, too many to count.
Memorials may be donated to Foursquare Gospel Church in her memory.
Services are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Dorothy Yalch McCann
ODESSA — Dorothy Yalch McCann, 85, of Odessa, died Friday, April 19, 2002, at Medical Center Hospital.
She was born Feb. 14, 1917, in Strawn, Texas, to Stefan and Maria Yalch. She married
J.D. McCann on Feb. 18, 1938, in Strawn. She came to Odessa in 1948 from Rio Grande City. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D., on June 9, 1978, and one infant son, James.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2002, in the chapel of Frank W. Wilson Funeral Director with the Rev. Francis Frey officiating. Interment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at Mount Marion cemetery in Strawn. Arrangements are by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.
Survivors include son, Michael Stephen McCann of Odessa; daughter, Betty Enabnit of Phoenix; sister, Helen Cox of Stephenville; grandchildren, Wade McCorkle of Phoenix, Micah and husband, Parrish Pettigrew, Michael McCann II, Christian McCann, and Miryam McCann all of Odessa; great-grandchildren, Brenden and Madison McCorkle of San Diego, Makayla and Autym Pettigrew of Odessa; was “Big Mama” to Rhonda Baggett of Odessa, Robby Gilbert of Austin and Joe Gilbert of Nashville, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews.
Dortha L. “Nell” Thomas
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. — Dortha L. “Nell” Thomas, after a valiant battle against unbelievable odds, went to meet her Lord and Savior on April 14, 2002. She was born Dec. 31, 1928, in Ranger, Texas, the oldest child of H.E. and May Gregory.
She graduated from Odessa High School in May of 1946. On June 21, 1947, she married
the love of her life, Charles H. Thomas. Two very special daughters were born to this union and soon became the focal point of a very loving and devoted family. God and family were her world and heaven help anyone or anything that interfered with either one. Nell had a special place in her heart for babies, both her own and those in every church nursery she served. Even many years later as teenagers and adults these children would remember the influence Miss Nell had on their lives, that hand has rocked many cradles.
The most profound influence Nell had was on her own family. She was a strong and dynamic personality who believed in calling them like she saw them, if you agreed with her, great. If you didn’t, then it was your own choice to be wrong. Perhaps her greatest gift to her family and especially to her grandchildren was her absolute unselfishness with any and everything she possessed. She was generous when she had an abundance and even more so when she didn’t. A good wife (the greatest cook in the whole world) mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother was a gift far beyond rubies and gold. Without her chocolate cake, birthdays will never be the same.
She is survived by her husband Charlie, her daughters, Cynthia and husband, Larry Koonce of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Sherry and husband, Joe Coombes of Burkburnett, Texas; grandchildren, Kori and Tod Bussert, Deke and Amy Koonce, Laura and Ty Hutchinson, Kari and Mike Kerr, Hillary, Lindsey, and Zane Coombes; her great-grandchildren, Kami and Kelsi Bussert, Tyler and Justin Koonce and Natalie Hutchinson; her many adopted grandchildren and great-grandchildren; a sister, Ann and husband Jack Harvey; brothers, Tom and wife Billie Jo Gregory, and Wendall Gregory; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Dean Gregory.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at Crestview Baptist Church in Oklahoma City and interment was at Memorial Park cemetery in Oklahoma City.
Leonard Kunkel
ODESSA — Leonard Kunkel, 86, passed away Friday, April 19, 2002, at the Hospice House. He was born Feb. 3, 1916, to Fred and Mattie Kunkel in Megargel, Archer County, Texas.
Mr. Kunkel married
Viola Frances Mitchell on Sept. 17, 1935, in Seymour, Texas, later moving to Odessa in 1944 from Dallas. He was a production foreman for Texaco for 34 years, retiring in 1978. He enjoyed collecting antiques and Indian artifacts and loved fishing and painting.
There will be a family visitation from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2002, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2002, at Sunset Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Dave Dineen officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Frank and Ray Harvill and nephews. Honorary pallbearers are Jack Mathis, Toby Hart, and Bob Morrison.
His parents, Fred and Mattie Kunkel, brothers, Ted, Rich, Robert, Turner, Ernest, and Joe Kunkel, and sisters, Leola and Belle Kunkel, all precede him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Viola Kunkel of Odessa; son, Curtis A. Kunkel of Ruidoso, NM; daughter, Narita Kay Holmes of Odessa; brother, Harrell Kunkel of Beaumont; sister, Thelma Cochran of Houston; grandchildren, David and Misty Holmes of Austin, and Nancy Thompson of Virginia and Stuart Kunkel of Odessa; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials can be sent to the American Cancer Society, Odessa Chapter, 811 Central, Odessa, Texas 79761, or to Nurses Unlimited of Odessa.
Services are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
