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Barganier, Dr. John H. "Buc"

Dr. John H. "Buc" Barganier 92 of Odessa passed away September 7, 2006 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.

Visitation will be 6 - 8 pm Monday September 11, 2006 at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am Tuesday at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Jeanne Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

John was born in Marlin, Texas on January 11, 1914 to Guy Herman and Cleo (Redding) Barganier. He practiced medicine with Dr. J.K. Wood from 1938 to 1972. He served as Chief of Staff at Medical Center Hospital in the 1950's and served on many boards at the hospital. He was a member of the Odessa Jaycees and First United Methodist Church.

He is preceded in death by his wives Patrina Niland in 1980 and Ruby Pilgram Ingram in 1997 and two sisters Winona Ward and Velma Garrett.

He is survived by his wife Mary Lou Scott Barganier of Odessa; son Johnny Barganier and wife Linda of Odessa; daughter Sally Fowler of Midland; step son Leon Ingram of Ft. Worth; step daughters Roberta Landreth of Ft. Worth, Shelby Pritzhoff; sister Lois Fielder of Irving, Texas; grandson Jeffery Barganier of South Korea; great grandson Braun Barganier of South Korea.

Memorial can be made to your favorite charity.

Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 9/10/2006.
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Moulton, Velda L.

Our wife, mother, sister and friend, Velda L. Moulton, passed away September 7, 2006, at home in Midland, Texas, surrounded by her loving family.

Velda was born in Vernal, Utah, on March 18, l956, to Brigham (Bud) and Reva Whitmore. She attended Roosevelt Elementary and Junior High School and graduated from Union High School in 1974.

Velda married Craig Moulton on March 3, 1979, and they started their life together in Roosevelt, Utah. In subsequent years, they lived in Farmington, NM, and Lafayette, LA, before moving to their current home in Midland, TX.

At birth, Velda weighed 2 pounds 11ounces and was given little chance of surviving. She beat the odds, and throughout her life, she was an example of strength and unwavering optimism. Her family and friends have cherished memories and stories of her as she touched their lives with kindness, humor, empathy, and a sense of wonderment. Her accepting ways and gentle spirit blessed others' lives with unconditional love and support. Velda endeared herself to children, the elderly, and animals as she gave generously of her time, affection, and talents. Velda's life-long passion was providing a nurturing and loving home for Candice and Craig.

She is survived by her husband, Craig, of Midland, TX; a daughter, Candice Moulton Rice, and her husband, Robert, of Lubbock, TX; sisters, Linnea (Bob) Webb, of Mesa, AZ, and Susan (Louis) Bristol, of Vernal, UT; and a brother, Rex (Ana) Whitmore, of Grand Junction, CO. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2006, at the Roosevelt LDS Stake Center. Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the Hullinger Mortuary and one hour prior to services.

Interment will be in the Roosevelt Memorial Park.
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 9/10/2006.
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Stewart, Noble "Pud"

Noble "Pud" Stewart, 85, of Midland, died on Saturday, September 9, 2006, at her daughter's residence. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, September 11, 2006 at the Golf Course Road Church of Christ with Ronnie White, minister, officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Sunday at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory.

Noble was born on February 14, 1921, in Tuscola, Texas and married Woodrow "Bud" Stewart on February 4, 1946 in Lamesa, Texas. He preceded her in death on March 6, 1977.

She moved with her family to Martin County in 1931 and graduated from Courtney High School in 1939. She attended and graduated from Abilene Christian College in 1961. Noble taught school at Lamesa, Mt. Olive, Valley View, Grady and Midland Christian, retiring in 1982. She kept children in her home for 7 years with Joanna Lacy. Bud and Noble farmed and ranched in Martin County for over 30 years. She moved to Midland in 1978. She was a member of Golf Course Road Church of Christ.

Survivors include one son, Buddy Stewart and wife, Karen of Greenwood; three daughters, Leila Kay Stewart of Greenwood, Lova Beth Lacy and husband, Dee of Midland, and Darilynn Jo Shaffer and husband, Pete of Arlington; one sister, Sibyl Randolph of Midland; eight grandchildren, Jim Bob Stewart and wife, Heather, Jessica McCrea and husband, Ross, Jonna Langford and husband, Asa, Melissa Zahn and husband, Jerod, Clint Lacy and wife, Marcy, Stephanie Shaffer, Amy Shaffer and Jeffrey Shaffer; six great grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Albert Stewart and wife, Sue of San Angelo and eight sisters-in-law, Leola Glaze Tabor of Lubbock, Jessie "Jack" Glaze of Tarzan, Helen Estes of Greenwood, Tennie Anderson of Alpine, Mabel Haskell of Dodge City, Kansas, Martha Wilkerson of Alpine, Jeanette Ramsey and husband, Bill of Alpine and Johnnie Thompson and husband, Harold of Greenwood.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, John Thomas Glaze and Kara Lovine Swindle Glaze; one sister, Queen Victoria Taylor Brown and three brothers, J. T. Glaze, Carl Darrell Glaze and Joe Lee Glaze.

The family suggests memorials be made to Midland Christian School, 2001 Culver, Midland, Texas 79705 or to Community & Senior Services, 3301 Sinclair, Midland, Texas 79707 or to Hospice of Midland, 911 W. Texas, Midland, Texas 79701.

OUR MOTHER

You toiled to make the roses bloom

That your loved ones their beauty might share.

Now you are resting in peace by the beautiful throne

In God's Garden of roses up there.

In fancy I see your sweet smiling face

And a hand that is beckoning come.

May the prayers that you've prayed help us enter

The gate to that bright Celestial Home.

by Lova Glaze

Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 9/10/2006.

Cameron, Lois

Lois Cameron, 63, of Odessa, died on Saturday, September 9, 2006, at her residence. Graveside funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at Resthaven Memorial Park with Chaplain Terry Johnson with Hospice of Midland, officiating.

She was born on February 6, 1943, in Ferndale, Michigan and married Jim Cameron on February 22, 1964 in Michigan.

Lois came to Midland in 1979 from Michigan. She and her husband owned and operated Cameron Tools, Inc.

Survivors include her husband, Jim Cameron of Odessa; one brother, James McMinn of New Boston, Michigan; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Emma Lee & Bernie Seipp of Fresno, California; her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Barbara and Franko Cardoza of Fresno, California; and two nieces, Kimberly Barron of Roseville, Michigan and Christy and Ed Schwarz of New Boston, Michigan.

The family suggests memorials to Hospice of Midland, 911 W. Texas, Midland, Texas 79701.

Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 9/11/2006.
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Chavarria, Sara

BSara Chavarria, 79, of Big Spring died Saturday, September 9, in a local nursing home. Services are pending at Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 9/11/2006.


Heller Jr., Harvey

Harvey Heller Jr., 81, of Midland, died Sunday, Sept. 10, in a Midland hospital. His services are pending with Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Midland.
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 9/11/2006.


Hopper, Mildred Ervin

Mildred Ervin Hopper of Midland died Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Hospice Inpatient Unit at Midland Memorial Hospital. Services will be held at the First Baptist Church Chapel in Midland Tuesday, September 12, at 11 a.m. with Dr. Gary Dyer, pastor, officiating. Private burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery in Harrison, Ark, with arrangements under the direction of Christeson Funeral Home.

She was born July 3, 1927 in Newton County, Ark. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Midland.

She is survived by her husband, Bill of Midland; two daughters, Becky Hooper of Houston and Catherine Harber of Colorado Springs, Colo.; four grandchildren; three sisters, Helen Clavey, Essie Tate and Evelyn Reubell all of Harrison, Ark.; two brothers, Bailey Ervin of El Paso and Jim Ervin of Pottsville and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mr. John B. Ervin; and two brothers, Norman Ervin and John Ervin Jr.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Midland. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 9/11/2006.


Lewis, Hazel

Graveside services for Hazel Estaleen Lewis., age 77, of Brownwood, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 12, at Greenleaf Cemetery with Reverend Lee Evans officiating, interment to follow under the direction of Netherton Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday evening at Netherton Funeral Home. She passed away Saturday afternoon at a local nursing home.

Hazel was born May 25, 1929, in East Texas, the daughter of the late Jim and Hazel McNeese.

She had been a resident of Brownwood for five years, formerly of Midland. She had worked as an Executive Assistant for the Red Cross, Bank of America, and the M.S. Society.

Survivors include her sons; Ken Bryant of Brownwood, and Kelly Lewis of Midland. One daughter, Sue Ballard of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; two brothers, Jim McNeese of Houston, and Charles McNeese of Midland; two sisters, Pat Guarnio of Denham Springs, Louisiana, and Joy Bell of Phoenix City, Alabama; Seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, W.T. Bryant, Jack Lewis, Bob Ivy, and Leonard Rifflard; and one grandson Tim Ballard.
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 9/11/2006.
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Partlow, Dickie Carl

BIG SPRING -- Dickie Carl Partlow, 57, died Sunday, September 10, in a local hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel with the Rev. Elwin Collom, pastor of Hillcrest Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

He was born April 6, 1949, in Big Spring, and married Helen Johnson on March 10, 1978 in Lovington, NM.

He worked for the Alon Refinery since 1972 and was the owner of Partlow's Big Spring Tire. He served in the US Navy.

He was a member of First Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Partlow of Big Spring; one daughter, Erica Melton of Fort Worth; two sons, Treavor Partlow of Big Spring, and Michael Partlow of New Hamphire; one brother, George Adams of Fruit Vale and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 9/11/2006.


Sanders, Betty

Betty Jean Sanders, of Midland, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2006.

She was born August 7, 1957 to Floyd Allen Sharp and Melba Tynes Sharp in

Crane, Texas. On June 23, 1990 Betty married Calvin Sanders in Gainesville, Texas.

She was currently employed as a supervisor with the United States Postal Service.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents and husband Calvin.

She is survived by her son, Lee May Jr.; daughters Jennifer Sanders DeLeon and

Heather Modgling; grandson Brandon May; brother, Allen Sharp Jr.; sisters, Sue Huff and Joyce Hill; their spouses and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home, Monday, September 11, 2006 between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

Funeral services have been scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Robert Frasier officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Jamie Wooten, Jerry Lewis Jr., John Cothrin, Joseph Mejia, Al Hedges and Josh Huff. Honorary pallbearers are Robert Teters and Gene Washam.

To place on-line condolences visit www.mem.com.
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 9/11/2006.
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Shuler, Ernest

Ernest went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 9, 2006. He was a kind and gentle man. He was born December 3, 1921 to Ernest and Henryetta Shuler in Burleson, Johnson County, Texas.

Mr. Shuler was preceded in death by his wife, Bettye, and his parents, Ernest and Henryetta Shuler, and little brother, Harvey Monroe Shuler.

Ernest is survived by a daughter, Sandy Shuler, of Sweetwater, Texas; two sons, Gene Shuler and wife Becky, of Sweetwater, Texas and Harvey Shuler and wife Donna, of Midland, Texas. His grandchildren are: Brent Shuler and wife Melissa of Midland, Texas; Johnny Shuler of Midland, Texas; Tina Woofter and husband Buster of Sweetwater, Texas; and Tonya Pyles and husband Tim of Lubbock, Texas. His great grandchildren are: Tyler and Dalton Woofter of Sweetwater, Texas; Logan Shuler and Cody Pyles of Lubbock, Texas; and Ryan and Emily Shuler of Midland, Texas. He is also survived by two brothers, James Shuler and wife Genevieve of Sweetwater, Texas, and Louie Shuler and wife Benda of London, Texas; and three sisters, Dorothy Heath of San Antonio, Texas, Donna Barfield of Kerrville, Texas, and Doris Shuler of London, Texas.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at Lamar Street Baptist Church in Sweetwater at 10:00 A.M with Rev. Orvel Brantley and Rev. Lance Cypert officiating. Burial will follow in the Sweetwater Cemetery with McCoy Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends Monday, September 11, 2006 from 7:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at McCoy Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Ronnie Hatfield, Roger Palmer, Don McDorman, Gordon Williams, Randall Walker, and Cleburne Box.

Mr. Shuler worked for 35 years with Texas Highway Department and served 13 years as Nolan County Commissioner of Precinct 2. He served as a Deacon and member of Lamar Street Baptist Church. Ernest married Bettye Walton on June 21, 1941 in Dunn, Texas and they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary right before her death in 1996.
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 9/11/2006.
Deffenbaugh, James Lambert "Jim"

James Lambert "Jim" Deffenbaugh of Midland, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2006, after a brief illness. He was a humble, quiet man, devoted unflinchingly to the love of his life, Jean, his wife of nearly 60 years.

Jim was born Feb. 10, 1924, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to George Henry and Madeline Dredla Deffenbaugh. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1941, and joined the U.S. Navy, serving as a medic on a Tug Rescue and Tow vessel until January of 1946. After returning to Lincoln, Jim married his junior high sweetheart, Jean Bowers, on June 8, 1947. He earned a B.S. in Geology at the University of Nebraska in 1949, and completed graduate work, short of his thesis. He began work with Conoco Oil Company as a geologist, working in Wichita Falls, Hobbs, Roswell, Amarillo, Midland, and Corpus Christi. Jim retired from Conoco in 1975 and began work as Chief Geologist for Adobe Oil & Gas Company in Midland, retiring in 1986. He and Jean have been residents of Midland for a total of 39 years.

Jim was an active member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church and the Keystone Sunday School class. He was involved for many years in the West Texas Geological Society and was a member of Ranchland Hills Country Club. A humble man who didn't like a lot of attention on himself, Jim was extremely intelligent, he was capable until the very last in wise decision making, and self-sacrificing when it came to his beloved Jean. He adored his family and was known to be a soft touch with every one of them, as tender hearted and gentle as any man ever was.

Jim was preceded in death by an infant son, Charles Lambert Deffenbaugh, his brother Jack Deffenbaugh, as well as his parents.

Survivors include wife Jean; his sons, George Deffenbaugh and wife, Pam, of Abilene; Steve Deffenbaugh and wife, Tish, of Midland; grandchildren Marc Deffenbaugh and wife, Emily, of Odessa; Dave Deffenbaugh and wife, Bridget, of Midland; and Marcie Deffenbaugh, of College Station; by great grandchildren Hannah and Madyson Deffenbaugh of Odessa; and by numerous extended family members.

A private family burial will be held on Tuesday, and a memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 13 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Midland, with a reception following in the church fellowship hall. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dave Deffenbaugh, Marcie Deffenbaugh, Marc Deffenbaugh, Mark Martin, Dave Buthman, Ron Holcomb, Eddie Gorence, Dale Clemmer, Bill Kouns, Dick Lynch, and the St. Luke's Keystone Sunday School Class. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. To place online condolences visit www.mem.com.

The family is deeply grateful for Hospice of Midland's care and suggests memorials be made to them in lieu of flowers at 911 W. Texas, Midland, Texas, 79701.
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram from 9/12/2006 - 9/13/2006.
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Neitsch, Farrie

Farrie Neitsch, of Midland, passed away Monday, September 11, 2006.

She was born April 9, 1917 in Greenville, Texas to Edward Mackey and Lucy Davis Mackey and was raised on the family farm in Meadow, Texas. In 1936 she moved to Lubbock. While living there she met Leroy Neitsch and the couple was married April 29, 1939. They owned a grocery store in Lubbock and attended Trinity Baptist Church. Leroy was an inspector for USDA. They moved to El Paso in 1970 where Farrie managed an apartment complex. In 1974 the couple moved to Midland. They were longtime active members of Alamo Heights Baptist Church where Leroy served as a deacon. He preceded her in death in 1991. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and four siblings.

Farrie is survived by her longtime friend and caregiver, Olivia Padgett and her husband, Jim, of Midland, TX.

A special word of gratitude is give to Hillary, Sylvia, Chris, Stacy, Carol, Glenda, and all the others at Trinity Haven who cared.

Funeral services have been scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Gary Redwine officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Loie Badgett, Ken Buchanan, Gene Butler, Jim Padgett, Paul Long and Robert Schlagal. Honorary pallbearer will be Jim Holman. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. To place online condolences visit www.mem.com.

Memorials may be directed to Alamo Heights Baptist Church, Building Fund, 1305 N. Midland Drive, Midland, Texas 79703.
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram from 9/12/2006 - 9/13/2006.
Britton, Lois

BIG SPRING -- Lois Mae Britton, 68, of Big Spring, died Saturday, Sept. 9, at her residence. Private family services will be held at a later date.

She was born May 28, 1938 to Henry and Edna Pearl Rhone in Odessa. She had been a resident of Big Spring since 1976 and was a Baptist.

She is survived by her husband, Herman Reinert, of Big Spring, one daughter, Tricia Jones of Lubbock, Texas, two brothers, Jerry Rhone of Merkel, Texas and Carl Rhone of Arkansas. She was survived by two grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers and sisters.

Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 9/13/2006.


Brook, Marilyn Annette (Meador)

Marilyn Annette (Meador) Brook, age 84, of Ballinger passed away Sunday, September 10, 2006 in a San Angelo hospital.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Ballinger with Rev. Joe Chamness officiating. Burial will follow in Garden of Memories.

Marilyn was born in St. Jo, TX on August 19, 1922 to Minnie Lee Borden Meador and Reece Meador. She and her younger sister, Margaret, grew up in Austin, TX and attended Austin High School. She entered the University of Texas and received her B.A. degree in Sociology. She was an active member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority.

Marilyn met and married, in March of 1943, a young Army Air Corp. Lieutenant, Doyle Kenneth Brook, who came from a large, farming family in Raymondville, TX. Marilyn accompanied Doyle as he completed his Air Corp. training in Biloxi, MS and Monroe, LA, where their son Doyle Kenneth, Jr. was born in 1944. When Doyle returned from his WWII tour of duty as a navigational instructor and a PBY navigator, they settled in Austin, TX. In 1950, their daughter, Barbara Ann, was born.

The family moved to Clovis, NM in 1959 and later lived in Morton, TX and Hereford, TX where Doyle managed various feed and seed stores. Marilyn and Doyle moved to Ballinger in 1969 where they owned and operated Wright Feed and Seed. They bought the old Victorian home at 600 8th St. in Ballinger and spent almost a year doing extensive re-modeling and modernizing. Marilyn was very creative and artistic and was always re-arranging and re-modeling the house. She had also designed and built custom homes for the family in both Morton and Hereford.

Marilyn continued to run Wright Feed and Seed after Doyle's death in 1976 until she retired from the business in 1983. Marilyn remained an active member of the Ballinger community with the Hospital Auxiliary, Meals on Wheels, and the Ballinger Women's Club. She was a Chairperson and remained active in the American Cancer Society for many years.

Marilyn's greatest loves, other than her family, friends, and pets were shopping, traveling, and playing golf at the Ballinger Country Club. She was an avid bridge player and belonged to several bridge clubs. She was also a member of the First United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her sister, Margaret Davis of Midland, TX; her son Ken Brook and his wife Maria of Reno, NV; her daughter Barbara Watson and her husband Dean Watson, MD of Midland; three granddaughters, Caryn Luther and her husband Charles of Houston, TX; Cassandra Coker of Dallas, TX; and Sarah Brook of Reno, NV. Other grandchildren include Carol Watson of Georgetown, TX; Dean Watson, Jr. of San Marcos, TX; Lauryn Watson of Grapevine, TX; one great-grandchild, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

If you choose to make a memorial donation, the family suggests a favorite charity.
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 9/13/2006.
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Deffenbaugh, James Lambert "Jim"

James Lambert "Jim" Deffenbaugh of Midland, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2006, after a brief illness. He was a humble, quiet man, devoted unflinchingly to the love of his life, Jean, his wife of nearly 60 years.

Jim was born Feb. 10, 1924, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to George Henry and Madeline Dredla Deffenbaugh. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1941, and joined the U.S. Navy, serving as a medic on a Tug Rescue and Tow vessel until January of 1946. After returning to Lincoln, Jim married his junior high sweetheart, Jean Bowers, on June 8, 1947. He earned a B.S. in Geology at the University of Nebraska in 1949, and completed graduate work, short of his thesis. He began work with Conoco Oil Company as a geologist, working in Wichita Falls, Hobbs, Roswell, Amarillo, Midland, and Corpus Christi. Jim retired from Conoco in 1975 and began work as Chief Geologist for Adobe Oil & Gas Company in Midland, retiring in 1986. He and Jean have been residents of Midland for a total of 39 years.

Jim was an active member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church and the Keystone Sunday School class. He was involved for many years in the West Texas Geological Society and was a member of Ranchland Hills Country Club. A humble man who didn't like a lot of attention on himself, Jim was extremely intelligent, he was capable until the very last in wise decision making, and self-sacrificing when it came to his beloved Jean. He adored his family and was known to be a soft touch with every one of them, as tender hearted and gentle as any man ever was.

Jim was preceded in death by an infant son, Charles Lambert Deffenbaugh, his brother Jack Deffenbaugh, as well as his parents.

Survivors include wife Jean; his sons, George Deffenbaugh and wife, Pam, of Abilene; Steve Deffenbaugh and wife, Tish, of Midland; grandchildren Marc Deffenbaugh and wife, Emily, of Odessa; Dave Deffenbaugh and wife, Bridget, of Midland; and Marcie Deffenbaugh, of College Station; by great grandchildren Hannah and Madyson Deffenbaugh of Odessa; and by numerous extended family members.

A private family burial will be held on Tuesday, and a memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 13 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Midland, with a reception following in the church fellowship hall. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dave Deffenbaugh, Marcie Deffenbaugh, Marc Deffenbaugh, Mark Martin, Dave Buthman, Ron Holcomb, Eddie Gorence, Dale Clemmer, Bill Kouns, Dick Lynch, and the St. Luke's Keystone Sunday School Class. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. To place online condolences visit www.mem.com.

The family is deeply grateful for Hospice of Midland's care and suggests memorials be made to them in lieu of flowers at 911 W. Texas, Midland, Texas, 79701.
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram from 9/12/2006 - 9/13/2006.
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Krug, Walter Wilhelm

Walter Wilhelm Krug, of Midland, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2006.

He was born December 22, 1921 in Hanover, Germany. Walter and his family immigrated to the United States entering through Ellis Island. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. A graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Walter was an independent oil and gas operator. Active in the Masons he progressed into Scottish Rite, then into the Shrine. Walter was an avid fisherman and loved animals.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, his wife, Helene Ruth McCarty Krug, and son, Walter Wolfgang Krug II.

Walter is survived by his daughter, Jade Krug of Midland, Texas, and his dogs.

Private services have been held. Memorials may be directed to the charity of one's choice.
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 9/13/2006.
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Neitsch, Farrie

Farrie Neitsch, of Midland, passed away Monday, September 11, 2006.

She was born April 9, 1917 in Greenville, Texas to Edward Mackey and Lucy Davis Mackey and was raised on the family farm in Meadow, Texas. In 1936 she moved to Lubbock. While living there she met Leroy Neitsch and the couple was married April 29, 1939. They owned a grocery store in Lubbock and attended Trinity Baptist Church. Leroy was an inspector for USDA. They moved to El Paso in 1970 where Farrie managed an apartment complex. In 1974 the couple moved to Midland. They were longtime active members of Alamo Heights Baptist Church where Leroy served as a deacon. He preceded her in death in 1991. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and four siblings.

Farrie is survived by her longtime friend and caregiver, Olivia Padgett and her husband, Jim, of Midland, TX.

A special word of gratitude is give to Hillary, Sylvia, Chris, Stacy, Carol, Glenda, and all the others at Trinity Haven who cared.

Funeral services have been scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 13, 2006 at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Gary Redwine officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Loie Badgett, Ken Buchanan, Gene Butler, Jim Padgett, Paul Long and Robert Schlagal. Honorary pallbearer will be Jim Holman. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. To place online condolences visit www.mem.com.

Memorials may be directed to Alamo Heights Baptist Church, Building Fund, 1305 N. Midland Drive, Midland, Texas 79703.
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram from 9/12/2006 - 9/13/2006.
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Rogers, Don

BIG SPRING -- Don Rogers, 74, of Big Spring died Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Scenic Mountain Medical Center. Services are pending at Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 9/13/2006.


Ross, George Berkeley

George Berkeley Ross, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2006 in Smithville, Texas after a motoring accident in route to Midland.

Born in 1918, George lived and worked in Midland, where he served in the Volunteer Fire Department before beginning a career with Humble Oil. A pioneer of the Permian Basin, George's career spanned fifty years at Humble-Exxon.

In 1939, George married Virginia Louise Elkin of Midland. During WWII, George had a distinguished military career, serving with the Ozark Division in the European theater during the Allied advance of 1944-45. During the Korean conflict, George served in the First Cavalry.

After many years as an oil scout, George began working with a small team on electronic data processing. He wrote codes that brought the geological exploration for oil into the computer age.

In 1986, George retired to pursue a broad range of charitable activities and travel. He became an advocate of energy conservation via a massive expansion of railroads. George had a large circle of friends and relatives and loved ballroom dancing.

His wife predeceased him in August, 1971. George is survived by, Virginia Kathryn Ross and Michael Carmichael of Oxford, England; Linda Louise Ross and husband G. A. Bupp of Barksdale; Susanna Alene Ross and fiance´ Abel Gonzales of Austin; his granddaughter Susanna Swan and husband Tom and great-granddaughter, Isabel Louise Swan of Oxford, England; nephew, John Elkin Corey and wife Gall of Conroe; companion, Loris Woolley of Houston; and friend, Raju Mallk of Austin.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to: Commemorative Air Force, P.O. Box 62000, Midland, TX 79711-; Midland County Historical Museum, 301 W. Missouri, Midland, TX 79701; or The Petroleum Museum, 1500 West I-20, Midland, TX 79701.
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 9/13/2006.
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Thompson, Winnie

STANTON -- Winnie Irene Thompson, 83, of Stanton, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, in a Stanton Hospital. Her services are pending with Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton.
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Waggoner, Sadie

Sadie Nugent Ivy Waggoner died Sept. 11. The family will hold a memorial service to celebrate her life at a later date. She was the eldest daughter of C.W. and Lena Cappadonna Nugent born to them Oct. 1, 1935. She is survived by her sister, Francis Nugent Wimberley; her children, Tina Bryand, Dub Ivy, Jack Ivy Jr., Julia Ivy, Deb Mullens and Gina Garlick; her children's father, Jack Ivy Sr.; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Graham Nugent.

The family would prefer, in lieu of flowers, a contribution be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105 - Tribute No. 16723774.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com
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Walston, Julia Fay

Julia Fay Walston, passed away on September 11, 2006 in Midland. Graveside services were held on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at Resthaven Memorial Park with Reverend K.C. Blackketter, officiating.

Julia was born on May 27, 1928 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Royce and Mae Adams Watson. She attended school in Kermit. She married Ernest Walston in Carlsbad, New Mexico on August 9, 1952.

Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Wilson and her husband, Warren of Midland and Janice Walston of Katy; one son, E.H. "Trip" Walston and his wife, Pauline of Paradise, California; one sister, Dorothy Gray of Abilene; one brother, Royce Watson of Alabama; six grandchildren, Faith Colopy, Paige Horelica, Amber Copeland, Dane Walston, Tamara Wilson and Kyle Wilson; five great grandchildren, Camdyn, Anyston, Berkley and Rowan Colopy and Payton Copeland and two expectant great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest, a grandson, Travis Walston, her parents and a brother Rueben Watson.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to: Kind Keepers, 2004 Missouri, Midland, TX 79701.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com
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Young, Mark

BIG SPRING -- Mark D. Young, 65, of Big Spring, died Thursday, Sept. 7, in an accident in Africa. His services are pending with Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring.
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Angevine, Leah Isabel

Leah Isabel Angevine

Isabel Angevine went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 in the Hospice unit at Midland Memorial Hospital. She courageously fought a long battle with congestive heart failure.

Leah Isabel Thomas was born on September 17, 1920 in Fostoria, Texas (located between Cut 'n Shoot and Cleveland) to Henry Park Thomas and Ethel Mae Moyers Thomas. She was raised in Richards, Texas and graduated as Salutatorian of her high school class. She attended the University of Texas at Austin just before and during World War II. She met Robert Harold Angevine in Houston, where they married in 1945. Isabel and Bob lived in Austin, Oklahoma City, Denver, Ada (Oklahoma) and Dallas before moving to Midland in 1964.

Isabel was active in school administration at Midland High School for 20 years and loved associating with the students. She was a very effective and loving unofficial student counselor. Isabel was a life-long Methodist and active at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, as well as Walk to Emmaus. She also was a devoted UT Longhorn, supportive of both academic and athletic programs. Isabel enjoyed extensive traveling with family and friends. She was a very energetic, loving and supportive wife and mother and will be greatly missed.

Preceding her in death were her father, mother, Jack Park Thomas, brother, and Gene Arlen Thomas, brother. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Bob; one son, Dr. Terry Thomas Angevine and wife Jacquelyn of Double Oak, Texas; daughter Janan Hall and husband Bill of Boerne, Texas; and daughter Nancy Hernandez and husband Ernie of Midland. Also left to cherish her memory are grandson Jason Hernandez of San Antonio, granddaughter Carlyn Hernandez of San Angelo, Daniel Hall of Dawson, Texas and Stephanie Hudson of Wynnewood, Oklahoma.

Memorial services have been scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 15, 2006 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Smith, Bob Lynch, Clyde Hamblin, James Wilhoit, John Moreland, Paul Hopson, Bill Stewart, Bob Green, and the St. Luke's Keystone Sunday School Class. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. To place online condolences visit www.mem.com.

Memorials may be made to the St. Luke's United Methodist Church Foundation, 3011 W. Kansas, Midland, Texas 79701, Hospice of Midland, Inc., P.O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702, or to the charity of your choice.

"And with your final heartbeat,

Kiss the world goodbye,

Then go in peace, and laugh on Glory's side...

And fly to Jesus, fly to Jesus,

Fly to Jesus...and live"

(From "Untitled Hymn" by Chris Rice)
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Baker, Dorothy

BIG SPRING -- Dorothy Baker, 83, of Coahoma, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, in a Big Spring nursing home. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, at Trinity Memorial Park Peace Chapel with the Rev. Walter McCall, Odyssey Healthcare Chaplian, officiating and Bill Bates, pastor of United Methodist Church of Westbrook, assisting. The family will receive friends today, Sept. 14 at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m.

She was born December 12, 1922, in Desdemona, and married Rube C. Baker Sept. 5, 1941 in Westbrook. He preceded her in death on Feb. 5, 1984.

Survivors include two daughters, Pam Baker of Coahoma, and Beverly Starr of Grapevine; four grandchildren; three sisters, Delores Stanley of Midland, Bonnie Faye Hohertz of Carrollton, and Charlene Walker of Ft. Worth; six great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.

The family suggests memorials be made to Odyssey Healthcare, Inc., 1003 E. FM 700, Big Spring, 79720.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 9/14/2006.


Baker, Dorothy

BIG SPRING -- Dorothy Baker, 83, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, in a local nursing home. Her services are pending with Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring.
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Barton, Audrey B.

BIG SPRING -- Audrey B. Barton, 85, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, in a local nursing home. Her services are pending with Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring.
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Froman, Walter G.

BIG SPRING -- Walter G. Froman, 96, of Ackerly, died Wednesday, Sept. 13, in a local nursing home. His services are pending with Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring.
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Jones, W. Hayden

William Hayden Jones, 68, of Midland, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the Hospice Inpatient Unit at Midland Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 16, at 10 a.m. at the Permian Basin Vietnam Veterans Memorial located at 9900 Wright Dr. in Midland.

He was born Jan 29, 1938, Russellville, Ark. He went to high school in Dardanelle, Ark., but quit in the 12th yr to join the USAF in 1956. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1960.

He is survived by his wife Susan, two sisters; Linda Floyd and Judy Milholland, children; Hayden Jones Jr., Kathi Hubbard, Patti Hollis, Teri Sisk, and David Jones, nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother David Jones.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts to the Hayden Jones Memorial Scholarship at Midland College.
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 9/14/2006.


Rogers, Don

BIG SPRING -- Don Rogers, 74, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Scenic Mountain Medical Center. Services will be at 10 a.m. today, Sept. 14 at Myers & Smith Chapel with the Rev. Ken McMeans, pastor of College Baptist Church, officiating. Graveside Services will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 14 at the Sweetwater Cemetery in Sweetwater with the Rev. Bruce Parsons, pastor of Champion Baptist Church, officiating.

He was born May 24, 1932, in Clyde, to Lota and Floyd Rogers. He married Jane Lindsey, June 20, 1952, in Fort Worth. They moved to Big Spring in 1989 from Brownwood. She preceded him in death, July 3, 2005. He and his son later owned Rogers Automotive until 1983. He retired from the Big Spring State Hospital in 1999.

He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Daniel of Brownwood; one son, Mickey Rogers of Spur; two brothers, Billy Rogers of Sweetwater and Frank Rogers of Big Spring; one sister, Dean Priest of Big Spring; eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one son, Randy Rogers in 1956.

Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com
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Thompson, Winnie Irene

STANTON -- Winnie Irene Thompson, 83, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, in a Stanton hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 14, at the Downtown Church Of Christ of Stanton with Roddy Hamilton nephew, officiating. Assisting will be Van Pendergrass, minister of Downtown Church Of Christ. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Stanton.

She was born June 23, 1923, in Roscoe, to Albert and Myrl Gardner and married David Thompson on October 11, 1942 in Colorado Springs, Colo.

She was a member of the Church of Christ, and also a member of the Home Demonstration Club in Littlefield.

Survivors include her husband, David Thompson of Stanton; one daughter, Di Anna Thompson Anderson of Lindale; three sons, Donny D. Thompson of Midland, Glenn Dale. Thompson of Midland and Darrell L. Thompson of Stanton; two sisters, Ruby Wells of Midland and Dolly Shelton of Tye; one brother, Ted Gardner of Ada, Okla.; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Jack and Troy Gardner.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Martin County Hospital, P.O. Box 640, Stanton, 79782 or to a favorite charity.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 9/14/2006.


Ward, Eddie

BIG SPRING -- Eddie Ward, 54, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Scenic Mountain Medical Center. Services are pending at Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
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Angevine, Leah Isabel

Leah Isabel Angevine

Isabel Angevine went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 in the Hospice unit at Midland Memorial Hospital. She courageously fought a long battle with congestive heart failure.

Leah Isabel Thomas was born on September 17, 1920 in Fostoria, Texas (located between Cut 'n Shoot and Cleveland) to Henry Park Thomas and Ethel Mae Moyers Thomas. She was raised in Richards, Texas and graduated as Salutatorian of her high school class. She attended the University of Texas at Austin just before and during World War II. She met Robert Harold Angevine in Houston, where they married in 1945. Isabel and Bob lived in Austin, Oklahoma City, Denver, Ada (Oklahoma) and Dallas before moving to Midland in 1964.

Isabel was active in school administration at Midland High School for 20 years and loved associating with the students. She was a very effective and loving unofficial student counselor. Isabel was a life-long Methodist and active at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, as well as Walk to Emmaus. She also was a devoted UT Longhorn, supportive of both academic and athletic programs. Isabel enjoyed extensive traveling with family and friends. She was a very energetic, loving and supportive wife and mother and will be greatly missed.

Preceding her in death were her father, mother, Jack Park Thomas, brother, and Gene Arlen Thomas, brother. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Bob; one son, Dr. Terry Thomas Angevine and wife Jacquelyn of Double Oak, Texas; daughter Janan Hall and husband Bill of Boerne, Texas; and daughter Nancy Hernandez and husband Ernie of Midland. Also left to cherish her memory are grandson Jason Hernandez of San Antonio, granddaughter Carlyn Hernandez of San Angelo, Daniel Hall of Dawson, Texas and Stephanie Hudson of Wynnewood, Oklahoma.

Memorial services have been scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 15, 2006 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Smith, Bob Lynch, Clyde Hamblin, James Wilhoit, John Moreland, Paul Hopson, Bill Stewart, Bob Green, and the St. Luke's Keystone Sunday School Class. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. To place online condolences visit www.mem.com.

Memorials may be made to the St. Luke's United Methodist Church Foundation, 3011 W. Kansas, Midland, Texas 79701, Hospice of Midland, Inc., P.O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702, or to the charity of your choice.

"And with your final heartbeat,

Kiss the world goodbye,

Then go in peace, and laugh on Glory's side...

And fly to Jesus, fly to Jesus,

Fly to Jesus...and live"

(From "Untitled Hymn" by Chris Rice)
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Dempsey, Thomas Lindle "Tommy"

Thomas Lindle "Tommy" Dempsey, age 80 went to be with the Lord on September 13, 2006 in Gardendale, TX. Tommy was one of seven children. He was born on July 22, 1926 to Milas and Josie Dempsey in Lamesa, TX and was raised in Bogota, TX.

In WWII Tommy served with distinction in the U.S. Army and earned two bronze stars during the Luzon Campaign in the Philippine Islands. After being honorably discharged in 1946, he attended Paris Junior College and completed an extensive course in watch repair. Moving to Littlefield, TX in 1949. Tommy went to work for Findley Jewelers. On May 25, 1950 he married Velma Janet Brooks in Littlefield. They had two children, Lindle and Janice. In 1954 the young couple moved to Odessa. Tommy began his career in Odessa by opening Tommy's Watch Shop at Grove's Drug Store. Then in 1976, Tommy opened Tommy's Jewelry on 42nd St. and remained there until his retirement in 2002. Tommy was an artist and craftsman whose custom jewelry continues to adorn many individuals throughout Texas and the United States. He was also known for crafting custom watches and jewelry for the Texas Rangers, Masonic Lodges and many other Public Service and Civic Organizations. Tommy had an intense love of avia!
tion. He was an excellent pilot. He built and flew numerous experimental aircraft and served on the Ector County Airport Advisory Board for 36 years. He worked closely with manufacturers of custom aircraft kits helping to improve their products and assembly techniques.

In 1972 Tommy and Janet moved to Gardendale, Texas and established the Diamond D Pecan Grove, a 100-acre pecan farm and processing facility. Many local residents can recall buying Tommy's pecans at his jewelry store on 42nd St. in Odessa.

Tommy was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the H.A. MacFarland Lodge, Number 1338 in Odessa, Texas.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Larry Dempsey.

He is survived by his spouse, Velma Janet Dempsey of Gardendale, a son, Lindle Dempsey of San Angelo, a daughter, Janice Boggs and husband, Dan of Gardendale, Texas, three grandchildren, Buck Dempsey and wife Mandy of Midland, Mindy Rogers of Dallas, and John Rogers of Denver, Colorado, and two great grandchildren, Hunter and Brayden Dempsey of Midland. He is also survived by two brothers, James Dempsey of Seminole, and Roy Dempsey and wife Rosie of Sealy. Three sisters, Helen Mitchell of Grand Prairie, Flora Alsobrook and husband Benny of Baytown and Doris Cox of Littlefield.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 P.M., Saturday, September 16, 2006 at First Baptist Church in Odessa with Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating. Interment will follow at Andrews County Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Home Hospice, 516 N. Texas, Odessa, TX 79761 or Scottish Rite Childrens Hospital, 2222 Welborn St., Dallas, TX 75219.

Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors
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Franco, Serapio S.

ANDREWS -- Rosary services for Serapio S. Franco, 90, of Andrews will be 7 p.m. today, Sept. 15, at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Andrews. Burial will follow in the Andrews North Cemetery.

He died Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Permian Regional Medical Center in Andrews.

He was born Nov. 14, 1915 in Portales, N.M. to Jesus Franco and Fausta Sanchez Franco. He married Refugio Carrasco Oct. 5, 1944 in Ojinaga, Mexico. They lived in McCamey and Crane and moved to Andrews 1989.

He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; five brothers; and four sisters.

He is survived by his one daughter, Delma Franco Gonzales of Andrews; one granddaughter; three sons, Paul Franco of Odessa, Angel Franco of Midland and Silvino Franco of Midland; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be sent to Catholic Charities.

To register, send condolences, or view the obituary; go to www.mcnettfuneralhome.com.
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Froman, Walter G.

BIG SPRING -- Walter G. Froman, 96, of Ackerly, died Wednesday, Sept. 13, in a local nursing home. Graveside services will be at noon today, Sept. 15, at the Trinity Memorial Park Peace Chapel with the Rev. Dalton Froman officiating and the Rev. R.T. Havner, pastor of First Assembly of God, assisting.

The family received friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 at the funeral home.

He was born Nov. 21, 1909, in Salina County, Tenn. and married Bertha Blagrave Feb. 8, 1941 in Lamesa. She preceded him in death.

He came with his family as a young boy in 1921 to the Brown Community. His parents were Samuel and Minnie Froman. He was a member of First Assembly of God where he served as a deacon for many years.

Survivors include two sons, Dale Froman of Ackerly and the Rev. Dalton Froman of McKinney; one daughter, Gardine Froman of Richardson; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters and one great grandson.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com
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Hines, Floyd Paul

Floyd Paul Hines, a Midland, Texas resident, formerly of Coalgate for more than 50 years. He was born April 15, 1926 in Wagoner, OK to Floyd Charles & Lolia (Todd) Hines. He passed away September 12, 2006 in Midland, TX. He was 80 years old.

He married Nadine Wilson November 26, 1952 in Coalgate, OK at the First Baptist Church. He Attended Wagoner school and graduated from Oklahoma A & M in 1950. He was retired from the Dept. of Agriculture as office manager & county director in 1985.

He was a 52-year member of the First Baptist Church in Coalgate, he was a Sunday school teacher, sunday school bus driver, assist Treasurer for the church and a longtime deacon of the First Baptist Church

Survivors include his wife Nadine (Wilson) Hines of the home; one son Charles David Hines & wife Anne of Baltimore, Maryland; two daughters Susan Fournier of St. Augustine, Florida and Janice Speight & husband Paul of Midland, TX.; five grandchildren, Callie Speight & Jake Speight both of Midland, TX, Luke Fournier of St. Augustine, Florida, Cassie Hines & Allie Hines both of Baltimore, Maryland; two nephews Gary Hines of Nashville TN and Gene Hines of Nashville, TN.; one brother-in-law, Jim Wilson of Coalgate, OK; one sister-in-law, Inez Hogue & husband Walter Lee of Cottonwood, OK; along with other relatives and many dear and loved friends.

He was preceded in death by, his parents, Floyd Charles & Lolia (Todd) Hines and two brothers, Morris Hines & Jack Hines.

Services will be Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, with Rev. Matt Smith officiating.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Bob English, Tom Griffin, Rueben Burge, Odell Breger, Ted Hartsfield, Red Tarron and Jim Epperson, First Baptist Church Deacons. Services under the direction of Brown's Funeral Service in Coalgate.
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Jones, William Hayden

W. Hayden Jones

William Hayden Jones, 68, of Midland, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at the Hospice Inpatient Unit at Midland Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 10 a.m. at the Permian Basin Vietnam Veterans Memorial located at 9900 Wright Dr. in Midland.

William Hayden (Pappy) Jones, born Jan 29, 1938, Russellville, AR. He went to high school in Dardanelle, AR., but quit in the 12th year to join the USAF in 1956. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1960. Hayden flew helicopters for the Army and did three tours in Vietnam, three tours in Germany and many stateside assignments and retired in 1977. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross with OLC, Bronze Star, Air medal with 2 V Devices and Numeral 21, Purple Heart with OLC, Army Commendation Medal with OLC, Good Conduct Medal with 3 knots and the Army Aviation Broken Wing Award. He was nominated for the Congressional Medal of Honor.

After retiring from the Army, Hayden did several safety jobs, owned a trucking company, and worked numerous jobs while following his wife Susan on her Army career.

After settling in Midland, TX and Hayden taught truck driving for Midland College and worked with the Permian Basin Vietnam Memorial Committee.

He is survived by his wife Susan, two sisters; Linda Floyd and Judy Milholland, children; Hayden Jones Jr., Kathi Hubbard, Patti Hollis, Teri Sisk, and David Jones, 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Hayden is preceded in death by his brother David Jones.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts to the Hayden Jones Memorial Scholarship at Midland College.
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McCampbell, Norma Jean Grantham

Norma Jean Grantham McCampbell, of Midland, died Wednesday, Sept. 13, in Lubbock.

She was born July 5, 1931 in Ballinger.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ancil Eugene Grantham; and her second husband, Chester McCampbell.

She is survived by her children, Cheryl Riddle of Midland, Ronnie Grantham of Oklahoma and Gary L. Grantham of Lubbock; 11 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home, Sunday, Sept. 17, between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m.

Services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Pete Campbell officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. To place online condolences visit www.mem.com.
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Mora, Mike M.

Mike M. Mora died Wednesday, Sept. 13. Services are pending at Thomas Funeral Home.
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Morrison, Ann A.

Ann A. Morrison, 83, died Monday, Sept. 4, at her home in Midland.

She was born Jan. 13, 1923, in Chickasaw, Okla., to Cy and Gladys Axtell.

She was raised at the Magnolia Petroleum Camp at Latan, where her father was the superintendent. She graduated from Colorado City High School and attended Oklahoma Womens College.

She was married to Tom Morrison Oct. 1, 1953 and resided in Westbrook before moving to Midland in 1970.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Tom Morrison; and her sisters, Jane Axtell Shows and Josephine Axtell Morrison.

She is survived by her two sons, Tom A. Morrison IV and Howard Morrison; four grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Recording Library for the Blind, 2012 W Cuthbert, Midland, 79701 or Meals on Wheels, 3301 Sinclair Avenue, Midland, 79707 or the charity of one's choice.

Memorial services have been scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home Chapel.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made a: www.npwelch.com
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Bigham, Michael "Mike"

BIG SPRING -- Michael "Mike" Bigham, 44, of Big Spring died Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Scenic Mountain Medical Center. Services will be held at a later date in Maripose, Calif.

He was born Nov. 4, 1961, in Salinas, Calif. to Phyllis and Joe Bigham. He moved to Big Spring in 2004 from California. He was a machinist and worked at C & C Machine Shop.

He is survived by his mother, Phyllis Joan Norton or Mariposa, Calif.; father, Joe Bigham of Big Spring; and two nieces.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, David William Bigham and Scott Allen Bigham.

Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 9/16/2006.


Garcia, Lupe H.

BIG SPRING -- Lupe H. Garcia, 94, of Sugarland, formerly of Big Spring died Wednesday, September 13. Services are pending at Myers & Smith Funeral Home.
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Meeks, Jo Ellen

ODESSA -- Jo Ellen Meeks died Friday, Sept. 15, at Midland Memorial Hospital. She was born April 8, 1938 in Levelland.

She was a teacher and principal in Odessa for many years.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 20, at First Baptist Church of Odessa with Dr. Byron McWilliams officiating.
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 9/16/2006.


Robertson, Robert W.

Robert W. Robertson, 53, went to be with his lord on Thursday, September 14, 2006 in San Angelo.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 16, in the Resthaven Cemetery in McCamey. Arrangements are by Shaffer-Nichols Funeral Home.

Robert was born April 24, 1953 in Odessa, Texas. He attended public schools in Kermit, Texas. He moved to McCamey, where he met June Phelps, they were married March 8, 2000. Through the years Robert work for Sid Richardson Gas Company at Halley Plant as a operator for 19 years. He worked his way to law enforcement as a correctional officer for Ector Co. and Upton Co. His last few weeks with Upton Co. he had made sergeant. He was an amazing man who lived out his life through kindness, generosity who lived out his life through kindness, generosity and servanthood. He was a great joke teller and loved to make people laugh. He rarely complained and did not want to be a bother to anyone.

Robert loved playing his guitar and harmonica and so much enjoyed the outdoors including fishing and camping.

Robert was preceded in death by a son in 1974.

Survivors include his wife, June Robertson of McCamey; three daughters, D.D. Chapman, and Donita Arnold of Oklahoma, Sheena Rosales and husband Nick of Ft. Worth; one step-daughter Shawndale Leaders and husband Danny of Nekossa, Wisconsin; one son, Dalton Robertson of McCamey, Texas; eight grandchildren; his parents, Bob and Peggy Houtchens of Midland, Texas; one brother Richard Robertson of Coppell, Texas; one sister, Regina Stowe and husband Wayne of Seminole, Texas; a grandmother, Mona Galt of Odessa; two nephews, James Cloud of Odessa and Brody Cloud of Andrews; one niece, Carrie Robertson of Chicago; one uncle, Otis Robertson of San Diego, Calif.

Robert is also survived by many other special family members and friends.

The family request that memorials be made to a favorite charity.

Robert, we love you and will miss you dearly and your crazy jokes.
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Vickers, Kevin Martin

ODESSA -- Kevin Martin Vickers, age 48, of Odessa, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, in Odessa.

Survivors include wife, Elaine Vickers of Odessa; father Don Vickers Sr. and Shirley Vickers of Liberty Hill, mother, Vicki Cashion of Odessa; three sons, Dylon Vickers of Odessa, Koby Flowers of Grand Junction, Colo., and Josh Flowers of Odessa; two daughters, Keva Steen of Midland, and Misty Carlisle of Odessa; two brothers, Don Vickers Jr. of Odessa, four sisters, Kim Vickers of Odessa, Kimberly Howard of Cleveland, Ohio, Joni Collins of Liberty Hill, and Sonja Grubb of Liberty Hill, six grandchildren.

He was born April 23, 1958 in Iraan.

Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18, at Acres West Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Freddy Steen will officiate. Interment will be at Rosehill Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel of Odessa.
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 9/16/2006.


Ward, Eddie

BIG SPRING -- Eddie Ward, 54, of Big Spring died Tuesday, Sept. 12, at Scenic Mountain Medical Center. Services will be held at a later date in San Angelo. He was born July 15, 1952, in San Angelo to Velma and Lonnie Ward. He had lived most of his early life in San Angelo, then he went to Oregon, and then moved to Big Spring. He had worked at Jiffy Car Wash and currently was a driver for Raudin-McCormick Limousine Service.

He is survived by two brothers, William Ward of San Angelo and Robert Ward of Cleburne; one sister, Myrna Burks of Griffin, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Suzanne.

Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Pay your respects online at www.myersandsmith.com
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 9/16/2006.


Young, Mark D.

BIG SPRING -- Mark D. Young, 65, of Big Spring, died Thursday, Sept. 7, in Africa. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18, at the Trinity Memorial Park Peace Chapel with Rev. Mike Couch, officiating.

He was born Feb. 4, 1941, in Murray, Utah, and married Edna Nichols on Sept. 12, 1981 in Big Spring.

He had been a resident of Big Spring since 1981. He worked as a masonry and building contractor retiring in 2002. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a graduate of the University of Arizona.

Survivors include his wife, Edna Young of Big Spring; one son, Weldon Nichols of Big Spring; one daughter, Marcie Goza of Liberty Hill; five grandchildren; his mother, Eunice P. Young of Salt Lake City, Utah; four sisters, Joyce Miller of Tucson, Ariz., Gayle Jones of Colorado Springs, Colo., Edith O'Halloran of Patagonia, Ariz., and Renee Watts of Salt Lake City; and two brothers, Richard D. Young and Lincoln D. Young both of Salt Lake City.

He was preceded in death by one daughter, Monika Young; his father, Lamont D. Young; and three brothers, Sterling Young, Logan Young, and Stewart Young.

The family suggests memorials be made to Circle Six Ranch, 2784 Highway 137 West, Stanton, 79782, or a favorite charity or church of choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com
Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on 9/16/2006.

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