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Bradley Wayne Chandler

Odessa - Bradley Wayne Chandler, 15, of Odessa, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2005, in Odessa.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Frank Wilson Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Garden.
Bradley Wayne Chandler was born November 22, 1989, in Odessa. He attended Academy at Ector Junior High School and Zion private school.
Bradley was full of talent and loved to draw, sketch and wrote in his journal often. He loved his video games and was very good at beating them. He recently learned from Mr. Lamb how to make model cars and fell in love with making them and putting them together. He enjoyed watching wrestling and collecting all the cards and dolls. He truly was a diehard fan. We love you Bradley. You will be missed by all your friends and loved ones.
Bradley is survived by his parents, Cathy and Wayne McCollum; grandparents, Richard and Judy Chipman; brother, Shane Loren Chandler; aunts, Sherry Lynn Davis, Ashley Van Zant and Morgan Davis; uncle, Bubba Chipman; and cousin, Cassidy Chipman, all of Odessa, and special friend, Scott Norman.
An account has been set up at Complex Community Federal Credit Union, 4900 E. 52nd St., Odessa, TX, 79762, in Bradley’s name.
Services are entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors.

Elaine G. Eckert

Odessa - Elaine G. Eckert, 79, a homemaker, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2005, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.
She was born May 20, 1926, to Albert W. and Nora H. Graves in Miles. She married Clarence Eckert on May 2, 1947, in San Angelo. She retired after 20 years of service from Wire Rope Corp, where she drove as a hotshotter. She was able to see a large part of Texas and the surrounding states. She was a very active member of the 6th & Jackson Church of Christ. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and talking with her friends.
Services will be at 10 a.m. today, June 21, at 6th & Jackson Church of Christ with Lynn Money officiating. Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Miles cemetery, east of San Angelo on Highway 67.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Brenda Eckert; and two sisters, Lorene Robinson and Pansy Lee.
Survivors include her husband, Clarence Eckert of Odessa; daughters, Pam Logan of Fort Worth, and Kim Wrinkle of Odessa; a cousin, Betty Burleson of Odessa; four grandchildren, Jason Logan, Kristie Johnson and Jeremy and Ben Deming; and two great-grandchildren, Mason and Jason Deming.
Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

Jerry Don ‘J.D.’ Johnson

Odessa - Jerry Don “J.D.” Johnson, age 44, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2005, in Odessa.
Jerry was born in Dixon, Mo., Sept. 13, 1960. But he didn’t fully breathe life until he met his angel “Miss Linda.” She was the greatest love he ever knew. They had their first daughter, Jessica Reneé, in 1979. Jerry affectionately nicknamed this strong willed child “little Jerry Don.” Jerry had his next most proud moment in life in 1980, when Jennifer Michelle was born. “Jenni Pooh” kept Jerry laughing with her comic relief. Jerry’s highest goal was to provide a comfortable, joyful life for his girls. “Jenni Pooh” and “Juice” were his greatest accomplishments. We are proud and thankful to have loved him for as long as we had him.
Jerry had a special calling “to serve and protect” that led him to pursue a career in law enforcement. He always fought for the underdog. We cannot sum up this great man’s life in a column. He lived out loud. He loved the Lord. He gave all he had… and that’s enough. May you rest in the arms of your Saviour forever. He married Linda Mae Jackson April 5, 1980, in Kansas City, Kan., and was a police officer with the Odessa Police Department He was a member of the Mid-Cities Community Church.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Johnson of Odessa; daughters, Jessica Reneé Phillips and husband, Brad, of Odessa, and Jennifer Michelle Edwards and husband, Jack, of Katy; mother, Polly Johnson of Fort Worth; and brothers, Hubert Bull and Robert Johnson, both of Fort Worth, and John Johnson and wife, Delores, of Odessa.
There will be a family visitation from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today, June 21, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, at Mid-Cities Community Church with the Rev. Griffin Jones, of Temple Baptist Church, officiating and Kevin York, of Mid-Cities Community Church, assisting.
Pallbearers will be: Alan Hunt, Mike Horton, Charlie Veach, Tom Carlisle, Freddie Nayola and Brian LaBombard.
Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

Eugene Charles Reneau Jr.

SAN ANGELO - Eugene Charles Reneau Jr., 79, of San Angelo, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 6, 1926, in Wilbarger County to Eugene and Freddie Reneau Sr. Eugene served his country in the U.S. Navy and later worked for Gulf Pipeline, where he retired. He was a member of the North Chadbourne Church of Christ.
Eugene is survived by his son, Walter Reneau of Snyder; daughter, Caren Reneau of Odessa; two grandchildren, Audra Munoz of Abilene, and Casity Reneau of Houston; and one great-grandchild, Andrew Reneau.
Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Friday, June 17, at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with Frank Berthold officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Johnson’s Funeral Home.

Glenn Leroy Havens III

Odessa - Glenn Leroy Havens III, 30, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2005, in Odessa.
He was born Dec. 19, 1974, in Odessa. He was an oilfield technician and was married to Crystal Woodcox for five years. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Crystal Havens of Odessa; three sons, Tylor Riley, Dustin Havens and Candi Havens, all of Odessa; three daughters, Destiny Havens and Brittany Riley, both of Odessa, and Sara Smauley of Fort Worth; mother, Shirley Scantling and husband, James, of Odessa; three brothers, Lee Hart and wife, Teri, of El Reno, Okla.; Timmy Hart and wife, Belinda, of Pilahachi, Miss., and Steven Havens of Odessa; and one sister, Ann Hart Henderson and husband, Dean, of Odessa; aunt and uncle, Rosie and Mark Stairs; many more aunts and uncles, many nieces and nephews and beloved friends.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, at RoseHill cemetery.
Services are entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

Geneva Ruth Teer

Odessa - Geneva Ruth Teer, 63, of Odessa, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2005, at Hospice House in Odessa.
Ruth was born on March 14, 1942, in Throckmorton, Texas, to William Raymond Adams and Vivian Mae Sherman Adams. Ruth worked for many years for Albertson’s and Lowe’s; she was currently employed with Wal-Mart. She was a devoted Odessa Gospel Lighthouse member.
Ruth is survived by her daughter, Renee Rainey and husband, Zeke; grandson, Mark Rainey and wife, Jennifer, all of Odessa; granddaughter, Darlene Dowd and husband, Chad, of Dallas; three great-grandchildren, Ashley and Grace of Kermit, Texas, and Ciara of Odessa; two brothers, Doyle Adams of Odessa, and Gene Adams and wife, Altha, of Hamlin, Texas.
The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.
Services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2005, at Odessa Gospel Lighthouse Church in Odessa with the Rev. Randy Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers are: David Thomas, Billy Pramberg, Larry Adams, Joel Hankins, Dennis Dunlap and Duane Miller.
Services are entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Rogelio Rodriguez Mendez

Odessa - Rogelio Rodriguez Mendez, 27, passed away Friday, June 17, 2005, in Alpine.
He was born July 7, 1977, in Ojinaga, Mexico, to parents, Rogelio Mendez Payan and Luz Elena Rodriguez. He married Laura Morales Jan. 31, 2004. He was a Catholic and an electrician.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today, June 21, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Joe Uecker officiating. Burial will follow at RoseHill cemetery.
A Rosary was held at 7 p.m. Monday at Martinez Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Laura Morales Mendez of Odessa; parents, Rogelio and Luz Elena Mendez of Odessa; and maternal grandparents, Mrs. Lorenza Payan; brothers, Jose Mendez, Omar Mendez and Aldo Mendez, all of Odessa.
Services are entrusted to Martinez Funeral Home.

Shirley Kite

Midland - Shirley Kite passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2005, in Midland.
She was born Nov. 25, 1934, in San Angelo to Willy and Martha Edison. Shirley moved to Midland and was a graduate of Midland High School, Class of 1952. She married Jerry L. Kite March 20, 1965, in Mentone, Texas. Shirley began working with Texas Electric in October of 1956 and retired after thirty-three years in November of 1999. She was a member of Bellview Baptist Church, Midland Walk About Club, West Texas Iris Society and the Native Plant Society of Texas-Llano Estacado Area.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Jimmy Edison.
Left to cherish her memory is her beloved husband, Jerry of Midland; and her family, Terry D. Kite and wife, Tina, and Steve Melton, both of Midland, Deborah J. Lancaster of Coppell, Texas, Roxanna L. Howard and husband, Dwain, of Greenwood; her brother, Bob Dawson of Little Rock, Ark.; her sister, Darlene Malone and husband, Terry, of Hot Springs, Ark.; her grandchildren, Jody Braun, Angie Coleman, Brett Lancaster, Jennifer Kite, Nicole Kite, Shane Howard, Laci Luig, Casey Howard, Steven Melton, Kim Maddy and Paige Davis; her great-grandchildren, Mason, McKenzie and Morgan Braun, Kelsey and Kennedy Maddy, Stuart Luig, and baby Davis.
The family will receive friends between the hours of 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. today, June 24, at Ellis Funeral Home.
Funeral services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, June 25, at Bellview Baptist Church with the Rev. Myron Unruh officiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Richard Davis, Kyle Braun, Steven Melton, Shane Howard, Casey Howard, Brett Lancaster and Ryan Luig.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bellview Baptist Church, 1710 N. Big Spring St., Midland, TX 79701.

Donette Kemp

Odessa - Donette Kemp, age 55, of Odessa, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2005, after a hard-fought, but short battle with ALS — Amyotrohpic Lateral Sclerosis.
Donette was born Aug. 19, 1949, to George and Mildred Miers Davis here in Odessa. She spent most of her life in Odessa as a devoted and loving mother. She was a very caring wife.
She is preceded in death by her parents, George Vernon Davis and Mildred Marie Miers Davis; and sisters, Shirly Davis and Mickie Gwen Davis.
Donette is survived by her husband of 13 years, Bill Kemp of Odessa. He was a loving and caring husband. He dedicated every minute of his life caring for Donette. She is also survived by her son, John Courtney Jr. of Artesia, N.M.; daughter, Shellie Steel of Austin; stepsons, Shelb Kemp of Lubbock and Adam Kemp of Hart; brother, Johnny Lee Davis of Albany; sisters, Dee Griffen and Vicki Amy, both of Odessa; grandsons, Jonathan Steel of Austin, Jerry Courtney of Gardendale, Kolby Kemp of Pampa and Kade Kemp of Wheeler; granddaughters, Ashley Huerta of Uvalde and Tesa Courtney of Gardendale; one great-granddaughter, Tessa Huerte of Victoria; and extended family members, Pamela Alldridge and Sherry Scruggs, both of Golden, Mo.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at Sunset Funeral Chapel the Rev. Bill Cook officiating. There will be an interment immediately following the service at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
The family request that all donations be sent to the MDA, Muscular Dystrophy Association.
All services are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.

Chris Thomas Brashear III

Glenwood Springs, Colo. - Chris Thomas Brashear III, 47, passed away June 22, 2005.
He was born Feb. 18, 1958, in Commerce, Texas, to Chris and Dot Brashear. After graduation from Stevens High School in Rapid City, S.D., Chris moved to Odessa to work in the oilfields. Chris returned to Rapid City, where he met Kristie Thomas and married her on June 2, 1984. They were blessed with one son, Troy Thomas Brashear. They had just celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary.
He loved the outdoors, dirt biking and camping. Harleys, family and friends were his passion. He loved his many friends and family and always had a great story to tell.
Chris is survived by his wife, Kristie of Rifle, Colo.; and his son, Troy of Rifle, Colo.; parents, Chris and Dot Brashear of Millersview, Texas; brothers, George Brashear of Midland, Texas, and Bill Brashear of Carbondale, Colo.; sister, Brenda Sommers of Lonetree, Colo.; his wife’s parents, Johnny and Elaine Thomas of Roy, Mont.; and brother-in-law, Gene Thomas of Auburn, Wash.
There was a private memorial service Sunday, June 26, 2005.
If anyone would like to make a memorial contribution, an account has been set up in the name of Chris Brashear at WestStar Bank in Glenwood Springs, Colo.

Primo Torrez

ODESSA - Primo Torrez, 60, beloved husband, father and Grandpa, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2005, at Medical Center Hospital after a short battle with cancer.
He was born Jan. 19, 1945, to Jose and Sara Torrez, in Mereta, Texas. He served in the U.S. Air Force, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.
Shortly after serving, Dad came home and married Ramona Diaz on Feb. 15, 1969, in Round Rock, Texas. They settled down in Odessa where Dad began his career in the meat cutting industry and worked for Albertsons for 25 years.
Dad was a very gentle and loving man who loved taking pictures and “making saw dust” in his wood shop.
Dad was preceded in death by his father, Jose Torrez; a sister, Juanita Torrez; and twin brother, Jose Torrez.
He is survived by his wife, Ramona Torrez of Odessa; son, Ricardo Torrez and wife Lupe of Odessa; daughters, Melinda Vasquez and husband Jacob of Odessa and Melissa Valadez and husband Dominic of Odessa; mother, Sara Torrez of Georgetown, Texas; and four grandchildren who were his world, Daniel, Laura, Justin and Jacqueline. He is also survived by his uncles and aunts, Mr. and Mrs. Ventura Torrez, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Torrez, Mrs. Ramona Gonzales and Mr. and Mrs. Vidal Torrez; sisters and brothers-in-law, Donny Diaz, Alfred Diaz, Joe Diaz, Adela Molinar, Vicki Azua, Yoland Rios, Christina Frederick and Rachel Orona. Dad being the only child, dearly loved them as his own brothers and sisters.
Dad, we thank you for the life you gave us and the lessons we learned from you. You will be greatly missed; we will continue on living until we meet again.
A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Monday, July 4, 2005, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel.
Funeral mass will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2005, at Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Joe Uecker officiating. Interment will follow at RoseHill cemetery.
Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

Liandra Sanchez Luna

Odessa - Liandra Sanchez Luna, 84, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2005, at her residence in Odessa.
She was born March 20, 1921, in Costalon to parents, Ricardo and Josefa Sanchez. She was a Catholic and a homemaker.
Visitation for Mrs. Luna will be from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. today and from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday at Martinez Funeral Home.
A rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Joe Uecker officiating. Interment will follow at RoseHill cemetery.
She is survived by her sons, Guadalupe Olivas, Eusebio Luna and Manuel Luna, all of Odessa, Miguel Luna Jr. of Dallas, Jesse Luna and Ruben Luna, both of Grand Prairie, and Joe Luna of Houston; daughters, Lorina Lara and Josefa Alvarado, both of Odessa, Teresa Alvarado of Grand Prairie, Margie Medina of Dallas and Alice Norwood of Stockton, Calif.; sister, Leonarda Bustos of Odessa; 48 grandchildren; 90 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren.
To our loving mother, we will miss you very much: With all our love, your sons and daughters.
Arrangements are entrusted to Martinez Funeral Home.

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