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[ 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 1763 Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com Date: Friday, 24 June 2022, at 8:02 a.m. System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC! Patsy L. McKelvy Brackettville - Patsy Lee Cummings McKelvy was born July 17, 1930, in Uvalde. She was the daughter of Pat and Avilee Carroll Cummings. She passed away at 12:11 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005. She married Clarence Hubert “Clemmy” McKelvy Sept. 24, 1951, in Uvalde and lived in Iraan, until he retired in 1984, when they moved to Fort Clark Springs. She was a member of St. Mary Magdalene Church and was their first female lector. She had served on the Parish Council and Finance Committee. She was a member of the Mountain Laurel Garden Club, Ladies Golf League, Theta Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Fort Clark Historical Society, and a former member of the Kinney County Chamber of Commerce and the Kinney County Arts Council. She was a past-president of the Uvalde de las Encinas Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, past-president of the Caddel-Smith Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas, a member of the Albert Sidney Johnston Chapter no. 2070 United Daughters of the Confederacy and was a former District VII chairman. She had also been a member of the Daughters of the Indian Wars and Daughters of the War of 1812. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Lindel Cummings Frerich; a son, Ted Alan McKelvy, and a grandson, James Laroque McKelvy. She is survived by her husband and two children, Keith and wife, Beckye, and Kay McKelvy Culverhouse; a nephew, Alan Frerich and wife, Liz; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two grandnephews; and 1 grandniece. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. today at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. Jesse ‘Pappy’ Hobbs Odessa - Jesse “Pappy” Hobbs, age 81, passed away Friday, March 4, 2005, at Parks Methodist Retirement Center. He was born August 13, 1923, to David A. and JoAnna Hobbs in Bixby, Okla. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of Wesley Evangelical Methodist Church. He married Betty Wiseman on May 2, 1952, in Lovington, N.M., and was employed with Ruthco Inc, and Leamco-Ruthco, Inc., and later retired from Fannie Lee Mitchel. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Sebe Bennefield; and sisters, Mae Thomas, Ella Horton, Sarah Burton, Ina Milligan and Dollie Montgomery. Survivors include his wife, Betty Hobbs of Odessa; son, David R. Hobbs of Florida; daughter, Christy Bevel of Odessa; brother, Eldon Hobbs of Sapulpa, OK; mother-in-law, Dorothy Wiseman of Bellmont, Ill.; five grandchildren, David O’Neal, Jessica O’Neal, Sarah O’Neal, Jerry Bevel and Ray Bevel; and three great-grandchildren, Christopher O’Neal, Caleb O’Neal and Robert O’Neal. There will be a family visitation from 6 pm.. to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 7, 2005, at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2005, at Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors Chapel with Pastor Ronnie Newton of Wesley Evangelical Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials can be made to Wesley Evangelical Methodist Church 1211 E. 57th Street, Odessa, Texas 79762. Services are entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. E.F. ‘Fish’ Powell Fort Stockton - Elmon Fisher Powell, 84, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away Friday, March 4, 2005. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 7, 2005, at the Fort Stockton Church of Christ, followed by burial at the East Hill City cemetery with Harold Durham officiating. Fish was born May 9, 1920, in Ozona, Texas. After attending high school in Ozona, he was employed at the H.W. Baker Grocery Store in Ozona, followed by employment with Noble Drilling Co. and Boehmes Bread Co. In 1939, he married his beloved wife, Louise Boyd of Ozona. Fish was a U.S. Army veteran. In 1985, Fish retired from his family business in Fort Stockton and continue his busy lifetime enjoyment of community service. He was a dedicated member and on the board of directors for the Texas Lions Camp for cripple children in Kerrville, Texas, and he received many distinguished service awards from the Lions Club. Being a strong supporter of education and youth, Fish was a member of the Fort Stockton School Board, Director of the Pecos County Livestock Association, a loyal sponsor for the Fort Stockton FFA and received a Gold Buckle and plaque for the Sul Ross Rodeo Club for all his hard work. Fish was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, and is survived by three children, Kent Powell and wife Judith of Rankin, Richard Powell and wife Lynda of Alpine, Brenda Menzies and husband John of Aledo, Texas. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Trey Powell of Odessa, Texas, Justin Powell of Rankin, Texas, Nena Boettcher and husband Harlan of East Bernard, Texas, Turtle Powell and wife Molly of Stephenville, Texas, Leslee Hallmark and husband Trey of San Antonio, Texas, and Ashley Menzies of Aledo, Texas. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren; a sister, Lueta Kost of Ozona; sister-in-law, Johnnye Coleman of Birmingham, Ala.; and many nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Gerald Porter, Peeberry White, David Shelton, Harper Caldwell, Delmon Hodges, Dan Law, Frank Velasco and Ernie Holder. The honorary pallbearers will be Cliff Harris, Harlan Lambert, Don Maxey, Bill Moody, Mac Hill, Dennis Card, John May and the Evening Lions Club. The family wishes to thank his many friends and Hospice, along with special thanks to Lucy Patterson and Alberta Olivas. Memorial contributions can be made to the Fort Stockton Evening Lions Club, West Texas Boys Ranch or your favorite charity. Virginia ‘Ruth’ Allday Odessa - Virginia “Ruth” Allday 85, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2005, at Medical Center Hospital. A memorial service will be held 10:00 AM today at Westminster Presbyterian with Rev. Bob Sams officiating. Ruth was born August 7, 1919, in Davilla, Milam County, Texas, to Bruce and Anna Jennings. She graduated from Texas Tech in 1942 with a B S Degree in Home Economics Education. She married Edgar Allday on June 28, 1942, in Austin, Texas. She worked as a teacher in Cameron and Georgetown schools and a registrar for Odessa High School in 1955. She retired in 1966 as the executive secretary for Odessa United Fund. Ruth was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Mildred Fly Garden Club, Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary, and the American Legion Auxiliary. She is preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Judith Anna Allday; sister, Helen Key; and brother, Bruce Jennings. She is survived by her son, Jim Allday and wife, Christina, of Austin; and granddaughter Caitlin Meredith Allday of Austin. Memorials can be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church or Women’s Auxiliary at Medical Center Hospital. The Allday family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. O’Hearn, the staff of Medical Center Hospital, and Lois Owens Assisted Living. Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Christine Broxson Midland - Christine Broxson, of Midland, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005. She was born Oct. 13, 1922, to Glide Dodd and Bessie Wade Dodd in Abilene and was raised and educated there. On Feb. 22, 1941, Christine married Gil Broxson in Abilene. During WWII, she served in the Army Air Corps as a civilian. In 1948 the couple moved to Midland. Christine was an executive secretary with the Boy Scouts Buffalo Trail Council and the County Extension office, retiring from the County after 20 years. She was a member of Bellview Baptist Church for over 50 years. Christine is survived by her sons, Terry Broxson and his wife, Zoe, of Flower Mound and Michael Broxson of Midland; sisters, Yvonne Campbell and Bobbye Burgess, both of Abilene; grandchildren, Randy Broxson and his wife, Teresa, of Marshall; Michael-Ann Gabaldon and her husband, Rodney, of Las Vegas, Nev.; and great-grandchildren, Nicole Broxson and Kaitlyn Gabaldon. Funeral services have been scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 22, 2005 at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to Bellview Baptist Church, 1710 N. Big Spring St., Midland, Tx., 79701. Nedell ‘Dale’ Lane Odessa - Nedell “Dale” Lane, 81, of Odessa, went home to be with the Lord Jan. 19, 2005. She resided at Avalon Place. Dale was a well-known businesswoman. She successfully owned Dale’s Catering Service for 40 years. She entered this earth Jan. 21, 1923, the daughter of Henry C. Jones and Sudie Elizabeth in Hassey, Tx. She was preceded in death by her loving parents; brother, Elwin Raye Jones; sister, Willie May Watts; and daughter, Barbara Ann Lane. Dale is survived by daughter, Betty Totzke and husband, Donald, of Odessa; son, Jackie Dale Lane of Snyder; granddaughters, Rachel Kevil and husband, Kyle, of Austin, Brandy Watts of Odessa, and Danielle Lane of Midland; great-grandchildren, Katie Watts of Odessa, Jaret Kevil of Austin, and Jayce Lozano of Midland; sisters, Faye Grissom of Odessa, Neva Floyd of Marble Falls, Lou Evans of Proctor; brother, Jimmie Jones of Odessa; and many nieces and nephews. Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeff Box officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Services are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Anton Lemer Odessa - Anton Lemer, 71, of Odessa, passed away on December 24, 2004, at his residence. He was born on October 25, 1933, in Drake, N.D., to John and Dorothy Lemer. Mr. Lemer was a Navy veteran and was retired from the oilfield. On February 22, 1958, he married Rita McCauley in Sidney, Mont. Anton is survived by his wife, Rita Lemer of Odessa; daughters, Candace Hass of Salt Lake City, Utah, Cindy Blackwell of Salt Lake City, Utah, Brenda Malson of Odessa, Susan Mayo of Casper, Wyo., Toni Lemer of Odessa; his son Howard Lemer of Colorado Springs, Colo.; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and 10 brothers and sisters. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, December 29, 2004, at 10 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Services are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Frank Rasure Midland - Frank Rasure, of Midland, passed away Monday, Jan. 17, 2005. He was born July 6, 1919, to William Lewis Rasure and Maude Ona Kiker Rasure in Dike, Texas. After graduating High School in McAdoo in 1937, Frank went to work in the oil fields. He was the owner operator of Rasure Oil Company until 1990. Frank was presently employed by Eddins-Walcher in sales. On June 8, 1974, he married Nelda McIntosh. Frank was an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous since 1971. He was a 60-year member of Kermit Lodge, 1258, Past Master 1949; 50-year member of Scottish Rite, El Paso; 50-year member of Suez Shrine Temple, San Angelo and the Petroleum Club of Midland. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Frank is survived by his wife, of 30 years, Nelda Rasure of Midland; son and daughter-in-law, John and Kathleen Rasure of Shreveport, La.; daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Mark Bozich and their daughter, Katherine, all of Woodlands; son and daughter-in-law, Don and Jodie Rasure and their two children, Kelsie and Korey, all of Midland; special friends, Dean and Cathy Robinson and Lane, of Midland. Frank’s family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Ashutosh Rastogi and staff of the Allison Cancer Center, to the nurses of the fourth floor Oncology and the wonderful and loving care of Hospice of Midland. Funeral services have been scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, at First Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Dean Robinson, Fred Dotson, Tom Wilmeth, Lee Majors, David Salmon, Tom Warden, Russ Robken and Rick Carlisle. Honorary pallbearers are Troy Chafin, John Reed, Alan Moravcik, Bill Cathey, Flake Tompkins, Jack Hunnicut, Joe Dyer and William P. Jones. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, Tx., 79702 or Midland Christian School, 2001 Culver, Midland, Tx. 79705. Anglen E. ‘Angie’ Roy Odessa - Anglen E. “Angie” Roy, of Odessa, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, in Odessa. A graveside service has been set for Anglen Roy 2:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, at Sunset Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Jimmy Braswell, of Saint Andrew Cumberland Presbyterian Church officiating. Anglen E. “Angie” Roy, was born June 16, 1919 to Ira E. & Bonnie Woods Endsley in Ft. Worth. Anglen grew up in Millsap, where she met James C. Roy. They married in April, 1940. As members of the Greatest Generation, during World War II, while her husband served in the Navy Seabees, Angie did her part in the war effort by working in the “rivet bin” for Douglass Aircraft in Oklahoma City. Following the war, Anglen and Calvin lived in Texas, Arizona and California; settling in Odessa in December 1955. When their children were in school, Angie became a beautician, work she dearly loved, and made many good and lasting friendships during those years. Through her life, Angie was always optimistic and had little use for negativity. She was an excellent seamstress, and after her retirement, developed her talent for painting by taking art lessons. She loved a project, and was always busy doing whatever her current interests were. Angie loved being with people and had a very competitive nature, so the weekly Bingo games at the Northside Senior Citizens Center were a highlight of her life for several years. She was Senior Citizen “Bingo Queen” one year at the Permian Basin Fair. Following a stroke at the age of 80, Angie moved to Lincoln Tower where she lived for three years, and “had a ball, ” in her words, participating in the activities there. She loved Country and Western music and dancing and was happiest when gliding across the dance floor with her son at the monthly dances. Angie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and was able to enjoy her two great-grandchildren for several years, as well. Angie was preceded in death by her husband in 1994; by her parents; and one brother. She is survived by her son, Carlton Roy & wife, Nita, recently of Houston; her daughter Rita Hightower & husband, Jim, of Temple; three grandchildren, Michalea Roy of College Station, Jeff Trinkner of Plano and Amy Wood & husband, Gary, of Round Rock; two great-grandsons, Christopher and Michael, both of Round Rock. She also leaves a brother, Lawrence Endsley & wife, Barbara, of Mountain Home, Ark.; two sisters, Jackie Ahmadzadeh of San Antonio and Georgia Lee Endsley of Las Vegas, Nev.; three nieces and three nephews; and wonderful friend and caregiver, Barbara Watt of Odessa. The Roy family wishes to thank all our friends and family who’ve been so caring and supportive. A special thanks also is due Avalon Nursing Center for your kindness to Angie and family. And to Odyssey Health Care, we extend our appreciation for seeing us through this difficult time. Mama, you are loved so much and will be missed by all of us, but we know that Pops just couldn’t wait to have you with him again. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers that Memorial Contributions be made to a Charity of your choosing. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Hugh R. Sloan Midland - Hugh R. Sloan, 89, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2005, in Bedford. Hugh was born January 27, 1915, in Petersburg, Texas. He joined the Navy as a Seabee on Oct. 18, 1942, and was discharged on Dec. 9, 1945. He served in the Aleutians Islands, Saipan, Marianas Islands and Nagasaki, Japan. He spent most of his life in Midland and retired from Getty Oil in 1977. He moved to Bedford in June 2003. He was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters and his first wife, Billie Sloan. He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary E. Sloan; son, Gene R. Sloan and wife, Renu of Euless; two grandchildren, Tania Nikol Sloan of Euless and Jeven R. Sloan and wife, Michelle, of Arlington; two great-granddaughters, who were the joy of his life, Sophie Marie Sloan and Ruby Nicole Sloan, both of Arlington; stepsons, Gary N. Russell and wife, Pat, of Durango, Colo., and James A. Russell of Nipton, Calif.; brother, Clarence W. Sloan of Midland; sister, Edna Sloan of Dallas; numerous loving nieces and nephews; and other family members and friends. Memorial services have been scheduled at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home. Floyd Alford Alvey Odessa - Floyd Alvey, 81, of Odessa, passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, at Hospice House in Odessa. He was born Dec. 2, 1923, in Mexia to Ralph and Claudia Alvey. Floyd played football for the Wink Wildcats in their glory days and graduated from Wink High School in 1942. He joined the Air Corp. in 1942 and served in the European Theatre during World War II, before being honorably discharged. Floyd married Linda Fay Sinclair Sept. 14, 1946, in Odessa. He was a retired truck driver and enjoyed playing golf. Floyd was a member of Sunset Golf Club. Floyd was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, June Lee Brawley. He is survived by Linda, his wife of 58 years; one daughter, Connie Clonts of Breckenridge; two sons, Daniel Ray Alvey of Odessa, and Dr. Bobby Joe Alvey and wife, Diane, of Flower Mound; sister-in-law, Marie Gregory of Kinglsand; grandchildren, Cheri Clonts, Yvonne Chambers and husband, Casey, Sean Clonts and wife, Kristy, Dallas Alvey, Rachel Alvey; and five great-grandchildren. Services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. today at Sunset Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Charles Tapley officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be: Sean Clonts, Dallas Alvey, Casey Chambers, and Rick Gregory. Memorials may be made to Hospice House, Inc., 903 N. Sam Houston Ave., Odessa, 79761. Services are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. 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.

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