OUR TEXAS DATA: First Name: Last Name:

Ector County History Search: First Name: Last Name:

Search Texas Deaths Index

[ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] GenealogyBuff.com - Ector County, Texas Obituary and Death Notices Collection GenealogyBuff.com - Ector County, Texas Obituary and Death Notice Collection - Page 1187 Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com Date: Friday, 24 June 2022, at 8:02 a.m. System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC! Emily Campbell ODESSA — Emily Campbell, 86, of Odessa died Wednesday, June 25, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. Services are pending with Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Murle Dickerson WICHITA FALLS — Murle Helen Dickerson, 85, of Wichita Falls died Monday, June 23, 2003. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Lamar Baptist Church with the Rev. Terry Bowman officiating. Burial will be at Highland cemetery in Iowa Park, Texas. Arrangements by Hampton Vaughan Funeral Home. She was born in Dickens. She was a member of Lamar Baptist Church. SURVIVORS: Daughter, Elizabeth Adams of Wichita Falls; son, Billy Bradley of Odessa; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Edd Tyler ODESSA — Edd Alvin Tyler, 67, of Odessa, died Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Northside Baptist Church with the Rev. Clydel Chapman officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. He was born in Borger. SURVIVORS: Wife, Mary Jane Tyler of Odessa; son, Tommy Mack Tyler of Garland; stepdaughters, Debbie Haechten of Linden and Elaine Kemp of Watauga; brother, Emmitt Tyler of LaVernia; sisters, Grace Pettus of Odessa, Ruth Patterson of Fort Worth and Lillie Washburn of Odessa; and three grandchildren. Lewis Wise LAMESA — Lewis E. Wise, 73, of Breckenridge, former director of Farmer Co-op Gin and a farmer, died Sunday, June 22, 2003, at his residence. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Branon Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Clifton Igo officiating. Burial will be at Lamesa Memorial Park. Arrangements by Branon Funeral Home. He was born in Marrow, La. He was Baptist. SURVIVORS: Wife, Maxine Wise of Breckenridge; daughters, Karla Dupre of Dallas and Cindy Abbott of Orange, Calif.; stepsons, Steve Guyer of Tyler, Dennis Fowler and Tony Fowler, both of Belton; stepdaughters, Connie Flowers of Lamesa, Vonda McGuire of Arlington and Cynthia Hernandez of Tyler; sister, Lorraine McGuire of Odessa; 20 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Hector Jimenez ANDREWS — Hector Jimenez, 48, of Andrews died Tuesday, June 24, 2003, in Lubbock. Services are pending with McNett Funeral Home. Hector Manuel Jimenez ODESSA — Rosary services for Hector Manuel Jimenez, 48, of Andrews were held 7 p.m.CST Thursday, June 26, 2003, at McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews, Texas. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. MST Friday, June 27, 2003, at St. Helena Catholic Church in Hobbs, N.M., with Rev. Manuel Ibarra officiating. Pallbearers will be Alfred Jimenez, Max Perez, Joe Gonzales, Rudy Ceniseros, Augustine Orona and Jesus Sepulveda. Burial will be in Prairie Haven Memorial Park in Hobbs, New Mexico. He died Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. He was born April 1, 1955, in Chihuahua, Mexico. He married Dolores Castillo on August 13, 1990, in Seminole, Texas. He moved to Andrews in 1991 from Hobbs. He owned and operated HMJ Oilfield Services in Andrews. He was a member of Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church in Andrews. He was fun, loving, and a caring husband, father, grandpa, and father in law, who will be greatly missed. He will be in our heart and souls forever. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Jimenez of Andrews; one son, Eric Salazar of Lubbock; three daughters, Christine Carrasco of Slaton, Lisa Ann Castaneda of Odessa and Laurie Martinez of Andrews; mother, Lucia Villalobos of Hobbs; two brothers, Jose Luis Jimenez of Andrews and Mario Gonzalez of Gilbert, Arizona; three sisters, Virginia De Hoyos of Puebla, Mexico, Graciela Lopez and Maria Scott of Hobbs; and five grandchildren, Marcus Jimenez, Damian Martinez, Nicholas, Samuel, and Angele Castaneda. Services were under the direction of McNett Funeral Home in Andrews. Joe Suggs ODESSA — Memorial services for Joe Suggs, 78, of Odessa, are scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2003. The services will be held at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Home at 4635 Oakwood Drive in Odessa, Texas. Joe Suggs passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2003, just outside of Pecos, Texas. Joe, his wife, Gladys Atkinson Suggs, and daughter, Eileen Suggs Cook, were involved in a vehicle accident as they were returning from visiting the couple’s other two children, Jane and Joe Suggs, in California. Gladys Suggs is currently recovering from her injuries at Regency Hospital in Odessa, Texas. Joe M. Suggs was born December 29, 1924, in Abilene, Texas to Joseph Atlas Suggs and Flora Barnett Suggs. He enlisted in the United States Navy on his 17th birthday which was just three weeks after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He served his country for the duration of World War II. After receiving three weeks of basic training at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station, he was sent overseas and did not return to the U.S. mainland for two years. Most of his combat experience occurred on the U.S.S. Portland as it engaged in some of the most crucial battles in the South Pacific: Coral Sea, Midway, Guadalcanal (Tulagi Landings), Eastern Solomons, Santa Cruz Islands, Guadalcanal (its capture and Third Savo), Gilbert Islands and the Marshalls. While on liberty in Long Beach, CA, he met his future wife of 58 years, Gladys Atkinson Suggs. The couple moved to Odessa in 1950 where they owned and operated Suggs Dental Laboratory. In May 2002, due to the effects of Macular Degeneration on his eye sight, Mr. Suggs closed the laboratory after 52 years of service to area dentists. Mr. Suggs was a dedicated member of the Dental Laboratory Association of Texas (DLAT) and served as its President in 1980. He traveled many miles and gave generously of his time as he assisted the association’s successful effort to get state legislation passed which requires laboratories in Texas to have a Certified Dental Technician on staff in order to register with the State Board of Dental Examiners. The association recognized his leadership and contributions to the advancement of dental technology by inducting him into its Hall of Fame in 1990. Only nine dental technicians have been honored with induction into the Hall of Fame since the organization’s creation in 1944. As part of his service to the Dental Laboratory Association of Texas, Mr. Suggs proudly represented the organization’s members in the House of Delegates of the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL). He also served as a District Councilman to the Executive Council of the NADL. In that capacity he represented the 6th District which included Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas. Mr. Suggs received the NADL’s Merit Award for Service as well as its Lifetime Award for his outstanding contributions to the profession of Dental Laboratory Technology. A member of the Odessa East Rotary Club since 1964, Mr. Suggs served as a past president of the local club and was named a Paul Harris Fellow by The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. Joe Suggs was especially proud of the State of Texas when it recently enacted legislation which authorized local school districts to issue high school diplomas to World War II veterans who dropped out of school to serve in the military. In December, 2001, he received his high school diploma from Abilene High School and was recognized as a graduating member of the Class of 1942. Joe Suggs is survived by his wife, Gladys Atkinson Suggs. He is also survived by his brothers, Bill Suggs and Jerry Suggs, both of Dexter, N.M., and his sister, Mary Nell Hodkin of Dallas, Texas. His daughters are Jane Suggs of Tustin, Calif., and Eileen Suggs Cook of San Antonio, Texas. His son is Joe M. Suggs, Jr. of Tustin, Calif. and his son-in-law is Buddy Cook, of San Antonio, Texas. His grandchildren are Brian Cook and his wife Denver of San Antonio, Texas, Brent Cook and his wife Rachel of San Diego, Calif., and John W. Seitz Jr. of Plano, Texas. He is also survived by long-time employee and family friend, Bobbye Goodson of Odessa, Texas. Since his retirement last year, the family of Joe Suggs heard him express frequent appreciation for the staff and services provided by the Texas Commission for the Blind as well as for the retirement dinner held at the home of Dr. Meeks and attended by local dentists and their staff. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorials or contributions on behalf of Joe M. Suggs be made to the Dental Laboratory Association of Texas Scholarship Fund which awards at least two scholarships to dental technician students each year. Memorials can be mailed to: Dental Laboratory Association of Texas Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 140769, Dallas, TX 75214. For questions regarding the services, please contact Frank W. Wilson Funeral Home, 4635 Oakwood Drive, Odessa, TX 79761. their phone number is (432-368-7191) and their website www.wilsonfuneral.com provides location maps. Russell M. Johnston ODESSA — Russell M. Johnston, 76, of Cloudcroft, N.M., went home to see his Lord and Savior on June 24, 2003, in New Mexico. He was born September 5, 1926, in Coleman, Texas, to Russell and Helen (Stafford) Johnston and was raised in Doole. He had lived in Odessa for 30 years before retiring to Cloudcroft, N.M., where he was an active member of the First Baptist Church. Russell met Glenna Jean Epperson in Pampa and they were married on August 21, 1948. Together they shared almost 55 wonderful years of marriage. Russell loved gardening, camping and fishing. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, watching history movies and westerns. His latest pasttime was to swing with Jean on their porch swing. Russell loved his country and was a huge supporter of the military. He was so excited about seeing his grandson, Christopher, who was returning home from Iraq this Saturday. He was proud of all his children, grandchildren and even his great-grandchild, who’s on the way. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 27, 2003, at Second Baptist Church in Odessa. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jean Johnston; sons, Bobby Johnston and David Johnston and wife, Elaine; daughters, Judy Shields and husband Doug, Karen Squiers and husband, Wayne, and Julie Johnston; and grandchildren, Kimberly Jacob Watkins, Chole, Adam, Christopher and Whitney Shields, Morgan, Corry and Meagan Squiers; sisters, Charlotte James of California and Joyce Sweaton Houston, Texas. Beth Campbell Emily Elizabeth “Beth” Campbell of Odessa passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2003, at Medical Center Hospital. She was 86. Beth was born in India, Texas, on September 8, 1916, to Ferdinand and Martha Hamilton. She married Clifton F. Campbell on August 19, 1933, in Dallas. Beth always held the tradition that her children and husband came first. She stayed home to provide a haven for her family. After her children let home, she took a job running the business office for a group of neurologists until her retirement. Beth was an active, outgoing person. She believed strongly in making a good, stable home for her family and emphasized the importance of a Christian walk. Beth loved to travel and did so until six years ago when her health would not permit it. She was also a member of the Pioneer study club, where she served as president. Beth was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed by all she loved. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at Northside Baptist Church with the Rev. Clydel Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Beth is survived by her daughter Shirley Breaux and husband Baxter of Odessa; 6 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; many loving nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and her devoted caregivers Wanda Hill, Anna Rudi and Ali Doporto. Amy Jernigan MONAHANS — Services for Amy Jernigan will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2003, at the Third and Dwight Church of Christ, where she has been a faithful member for many years. Greg Holly will be officiating at the services. Burial will be in the Monahans Memorial cemetery under the direction of Family Funeral Services/Jackie Harkey. Amy Jernigan was born June 14, 1910, and passed from this life on June 25, 2003. She and her late husband, E. L. Jernigan, moved to Ward County in 1937. Her husband preceded her in death in September of 1972. They had been married 44 and 45 years at the time of his passing away. Survivors include the following children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild. A daughter, Annita (Jernigan) Koke and her husband, Bo, of Monahans. A son, Emmett and his wife, Mary, of Odessa. A grandson, Mike Jernigan and his wife, Mary Jo, and their two daughters, Regan and Landry of Iraan. A granddaughter, Rhonda (Jernigan) Hogan, her husband, Bob, their daughter Shannon and son Neil, all of San Antonio. A grandson, Jay Jernigan, his wife, Anita, and their two daughters, Jordan and Jenna of Monahans. A grandson, Al Koke, his wife, Brenda, of Katy, their son Brandon, his wife Ambyr, and their daughter, Savanna of McKinney, and Al and Brenda’s daughter Courtney (Koke) Brockemeier, her husband, Scott, of Dallas. A granddaughter, Debra Koke of Grand Prairie. A sister, Dadie Parrott of Throckmorton, Texas. A number of nieces and nephews. The family sugguests memorials to be made to the Leukemia Cancer Fund or the Missions Fund at Third and Dwight Church of Christ of Monahans, in lieu of flowers. Mary Lee Hooven Mary Lee Hooven, 77, of Odessa, died Wednesday, June 25, 2003, at Hospice House. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on June 5, 1926, to Martin and Edna House. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Antioch Christian Church with The Rev. Don Fankhauser officiating. Burial will be private at Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Services are entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. She was a pink lady volunteer for Medical Center Auxiliary and a member of Antioch Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Urlin Hooven, of Odessa; daughters, Kim Robertson and Beth Keith, both of Odessa; and brother, Paul House of Dover, Ark. Memorials in lieu of flowers can be made to Home Hospice, Alzheimer’s Association, Medical Center Ladies Auxiliary or Odessa Police Department Teddy Bear Patrol. Huge Marriages Search Engine [ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] GenealogyBuff.com - Ector County, Texas Obituary and Death Notices Collection is maintained by GenealogyBuff with WebBBS 5.12.

Get the best DNA kit with the most comprehensive ancestry breakdown and 30+ trait reports. Records Search | PublicData.com Find Records From Across The USA For Just Pennies A Search! Search NOW! GenealogyBank.com - latest additions! NEW! - Texas Data Catalog Handy Wikitree Search Engine Search Texas Obituaries US Federal 1940 Census Search (FREE) MyHeritage.com Hacks (No, really...lol!) 5 Basic Strategies for searching Newspapers.com  Enter last name/surname: The 1950 Federal Census release! Ancestry HACKS Texas, All Counties Marriage Index, 1837-1977 Texas Births, 1926-1995 Texas Deaths, 1964-1998 Dallas Daily Herald, Texas, Index of Death Notices, 1877-1905 Galveston Daily News, Texas, Index of Death Notices, 1865-1977 Houston Chronicle, Texas, Index of Death Notices, 1883-1950 San Antonio Express, Texas, Index of Death Notices, 1855-1930 Births, Deaths, Marriages Military Records Census / Voter Lists Immigration Research Colorize or Animate Photos Surname Origin and Meanings Choose the first letter of your surname: A   B   C   D   E F   G   H   I   J K   L   M   N   O P   Q   R   S   T U   V   W   Y   Z SEARCH VARIOUS VITAL RECORDS: Death Records Cemetery Records Obituary Records Marriage Records Birth Records Divorce Records Vital Records    Enter last name/surname: Show ALL Obituary Collections User-Contributed Genealogy Data Forum User-Contributed Obituary Forum Library of Genealogy Files United States Newspaper Directory United States Counties United States Cities USA NEWSPAPER ARCHIVES: Alabama Newspapers Alaska Newspapers Arizona Newspapers Arkansas Newspapers California Newspapers Colorado Newspapers Connecticut Newspapers Delaware Newspapers Florida Newspapers Georgia Newspapers Idaho Newspapers Illinois Newspapers Indiana Newspapers Iowa Newspapers Kansas Newspapers Kentucky Newspapers Louisiana Newspapers Maine Newspapers Maryland Newspapers Massachusetts Newspapers Michigan Newspapers Minnesota Newspapers Missouri Newspapers Montana Newspapers Nebraska Newspapers Nevada Newspapers New Hampshire Newspapers New Jersey Newspapers New Mexico Newspapers New York Newspapers North Carolina Newspapers North Dakota Newspapers Ohio Newspapers Oklahoma Newspapers Oregon Newspapers Pennsylvania Newspapers Rhode Island Newspapers South Carolina Newspapers South Dakota Newspapers Tennessee Newspapers Texas Newspapers Utah Newspapers Vermont Newspapers Virginia Newspapers Washington Newspapers West Virginia Newspapers Wyoming Newspapers

This website may earn a commission when buying items through keyword links on this page. CanadianObits.com - GenLookups.com Marriage Search Engines - WeddingNoticeArchive.com - HonorStudentsArchive.com Copyright © 2004-2024 All Rights Reserved - Bill Cribbs, CrippleCrab Creations