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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 2091 Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com Date: Friday, 24 June 2022, at 8:02 a.m. System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC! Jerry Hill Odessa - Jerry Hill, age 82, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2006, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. She was born April 26, 1923, to William J. and Jessie Stroup in Claremore, OK. Jerry was named for her mother with a given name of Jessie Mae, but those who knew and loved her have always called her Jerry, even her children. She was a bookkeeper by trade having worked for several local companies including Bostick Roofing, where she retired in 1990. Jerry was preceded in death by both parents and her sister, Ellen Brooks of Borger. Jerry devoted her life to her three children who survive her. James D. “Buddy” Hill of Odessa, Christy Smith & husband Christopher of Midland and Cathy Young and husband David of Garland. The family wants to extend special thanks for the care and concern to longtime friends Betty Woodruff and Peggy Penn. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Roy L. Leverich Odessa - Roy L. “Popeye” Leverich, 82, of Odessa, a retired Exxon dealer, passed away Sunday, March 19th, 2006 at Hospice House of Odessa. Roy was born on October 7th, 1923 in Shydler, Oklahoma to Lewis and Lilly Leverich. He married Dorris E. Demmer in 1946, in Abilene, Texas and moved to Odessa in 1950. He transferred to Odessa with General American Oil Co. and later worked as a rig mechanic and an Exxon Dealer until his retirement in 1986. In his younger years, Roy was an avid bowler and golfer and later on he became an avid pool player, daily, at the V.F.W. and was also a Master Mason and a Thirty-Second Degree Mason at Lodge #955. Mr. Leverich was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bill Leverich. Roy is survived by his devoted wife, Dorris of Odessa; his sister, Mary Bean of Abilene, Texas; his son, Ron Leverich and wife Judy of Odessa; a daughter, Sherry McKay of Bedford, Texas; #2 daughter, Jayne Wesson of Bedford, Texas; granddaughters, Tracey Jordan and husband Charley of Odessa and Jessica Jordan and husband Archie of Odessa; great-grandchildren, Taylor Rylee, Tatiana, Nathan, Sarah, G.W., Jon and Savannah of Odessa as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Roy always tried to live his life by the “Golden Rule” and always thought his word and a handshake was all that was needed. Everyone that met him and knew him realized they could depend on him at anytime. Roy lived with a tremendous amount of pain the past 2 to 3 years, but never complained openly, now he can live forever pain free in the presence of God. Memorial services have been scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 22nd, 2006 at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorial or donations may be directed to Home Hospice of Odessa (516 N. Texas Ave., 79761) or Hospice House of Odessa (903 N. Sam Houston, 79761). Roy’s family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the caring staff of Home Hospice of Odessa and the Hospice House of Odessa for making Roy’s last few days a peaceful and comfortable journey to heaven. The family will have a visitation on Tuesday, March 21st, 2006 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, March 22nd, 2006 in the Chapel at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with Bryan Saffle officiating. Committal service will follow immediately at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. Helen Wise Big Spring - Helen Wise, 74, of Odessa, formerly of Big Spring died at 12:36 PM Saturday, March 18, 2006 at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa. Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday at Trinity Memorial Park with Rev. Ken McMeans, pastor of College Baptist Church, officiating. She was born January 2, 1932, in Lamesa, Texas to Mary and R.E. McClure, Sr. Helen grew up in Big Spring and graduated from Big Spring High School in 1949. Helen married Ed Lewis Wise on November 4, 1949, in Big Spring. He preceded her in death on September 26, 1991. She was a homemaker and worked at Caudill Shop at Highland Mall a number of years. Helen enjoyed bridge, and her bridge friends in Big Spring, Odessa and Midland. She was a Silver Life Master in the American Contract Bridge League. Helen also enjoyed traveling to tournaments. She was a member of College Baptist Church for over 40 years. Helen is survived by 1 daughter: Nancy Harris and her husband Thomas of Odessa; 6 nieces and nephews; several grand nieces and nephews; and several cousins. In addition to her husband and parents, Helen was preceded in death by 1 brother: R.E. McClure, Jr. Arrangements are by Myers & Smith Funeral Home. Kenny Ray Allen, Jr. Odessa - Kenny Ray Allen, Jr, lifetime resident of Odessa, died Thursday, March 23, 2006. He was born Friday, April 5, 1974 to Kenneth Allen and Janice (Canterbery) Blank. Kenny enjoyed tinkering with stereos and speakers, and loved driving fast, doing donuts and peeling out. He also liked to go arrowhead hunting, but going to the lake with his family and playing with his kids were his favorite pastimes. He was a good provider to his family and a loving father, husband, son and brother and was considered as being “One hell of a roughneck”. We little knew that morning, God was going to call your name; In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone; For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories. Your love is still our guide; And though we cannot see you, You are always by our side. Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same; But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again. Those left behind to cherish his love and memories are his wife Crystal Allen; four Daughters, Kendra Marie Allen, Kayla Jean Allen, Karissa RaeAnn Allen and Cori Lee Allen; his mother and step father, Janice and Bill Blank; two Brothers, Joshua David Felkins and Jeremy Daniel Felkins and one Sister, Brandy Diane Blank all of Odessa. He also leaves behind his extended families, the Daniels, Tuckers, Bartletts, Herreras, Greens and Greys. Kenny was preceded in death by his father, his grandmother Helen Womack and his brother Brandon Blank. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm, Monday, March 27, 2006 at Acres West Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Rosehill cemetery. O.E. (Red) Newton Odessa - O.E. (Red) Newton of Odessa died Thursday, March 23, 2006 at Hospice House days short of his 85th birthday. Red was born in Marshall, Texas, to William and Gertrude Posey Newton. His early years were spent in Marshall. He wasn’t too fond of the educational side of school but excelled in all sports, especially football and golf. In Red’s senior year, his family moved to Big Spring. Red stayed in Marshall until football season ended then joined his family in Big Spring. Since he wasn’t eligible for sports, he became the first male cheerleader for the pep squad and was inducted into their Hall of Fame as such. After graduation, Red attended Southwest State Teacher’s College (Texas State University) on a golf scholarship. In August of 1941, Red joined the Army Air Corps. He served four years and three months, most of that time flying supplies over the Hump in the India, China, Burma theater of war. He was discharged after 70 missions as a Master Sergeant. When he left the army he enrolled at Texas Christian University on a football scholarship to implement his GI bill. He moved to Odessa with his family in 1947 to work in the oilfields. He worked for several major oil companies, also UTPB and as a realtor. He was a dedicated deacon of the Eisenhower Church of Christ. Red was an avid golfer. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner. Mr. Newton was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Raymond Newton and stepson Jim Strickland. He is survived by his wife of 32 years Maxine, of the home, daughter Ressa and husband Micheal McCray of Frisco, stepson Theron and wife Judy Strickland of Denver, daughter-in-law, Linda Strickland of San Antonio, 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at Eisenhower Church of Christ, Sunday, March 26 at 2 PM, with Burt Groves and Jeff Sweeten officiating and Denny Wilson leading the singing. Memorials may be directed to Hospice House, 920 N. Sam Houston, Odessa, Texas. Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home. Evelyn Bates Odessa - Evelyn Bates age 83, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2006 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Funeral services will be Monday 10:30 AM in the Frank Wilson Chapel. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 5 to 7:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home. She was born in Mineral Wells, Texas on March 16, 1923 to Grady and Ruth (Williams) Walker. Evelyn married Tom Wilson Bates in 1941 in Palo Pinto County. She was a long time member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church of Odessa. Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband Tom W. Bates and daughter Janet Lefevre She is survived by her son Johnny Bates of Waco; daughter Susan Easlon of Scottsdale, AZ; four sisters Bertha Burns of Mineral Wells, Thelma Gilly of Midland, Wilma Barber of Ft. Worth, Ruby Walker of Mineral Wells; half sisters Linda Kay Davis of Abilene, Linda Jean McCardell of Tenn; a half brother Grady Walker of Nashville; grandchildren Jerry D. Lefevre II, Terry D. Lefevre, Wilson Bates, Dawn McMahon, Brook Easlon; step grandchildren Maggie Meadows and Mike Tillery. Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Directors. Pearl Anna Porter Odessa - On the evening of March 23, 2006, Pearl Anna Porter, 82, left this earthly place to join her husband, Harmon Porter and other family members in the mansion of her Lord and Savior. She departed after a prolonged illness and had spent the past year in the loving care of the nurses, aides, and staff at Seabury Nursing Center. Pearl was born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas on August 28, 1923. After moving to Texas in 1939, she met and married her husband, Harmon on 3-15-1940. A marriage of respect, devotion, and love that lasted just a few months short of 55 years. Mrs. Pearl Porter was a past member of the American Business Women’s Association and was honored as Woman of the Year in 1972 for the Permian Basin Chapter. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church for 26 years. Mrs. Porter leaves behind three children; Jacklyn Ann of Channelview, Texas; Franklin Leon Porter of Midland, Texas and Carroll Gene Porter of Odessa, Texas; Nine grandchildren: Ann Brown, Scott Shipley, Ross Shipley, Cynthia Hill, Debbie Sharp, Brian Porter, Paul Porter, Mark Porter, and Cassie Saez, twelve great-grandchildren and many friends. The emptiness left here is now in Heaven and though she is missed, she remains in our hearts. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Monday, March 27, 2006 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Chapel with interment to follow. A visitation will be all day Sunday, March 26, 2006 at Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home. Eulojio Acosta Irving - Eulojio Acosta, of Irving, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2006. He was born March 10, 1938 in Fort Stockton, Texas. Survivors include his wife Fran Acosta of Irving; sons Luis Acosta and Eddie Acosta, both of Irving, and Abel Acosta and wife Cheri of Arlington; daughter Cindy Pompa and husband Joey of Arlington; brothers Pablo Acosta, of Monahans, Texas, Julio Acosta of Irving, Fernado Acosta of Monahans, Marty Acosta of New Mexico, and Angel Acosta of Andrews, Texas; sister Maria Ontiveros of Odessa and grandchildren Jonathan, Anthony, and Alyssa Acosta, Jennifer Killion, Alex and Aliyah Pompa, and Jasmine Acosta. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 635 N. Story Rd., Irving, 75061 with Father Damian G. Dollahite as celebrant. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. There will be a Rosary held at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at Brown’s Memorial Chapel. Sam L. Carter Monahans - Sam L. Carter, 90, a Monahans resident for 63 years, passed away on Sunday, March 26th at the Monahans Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. Sam was born December 20, 1915 in Comanche County, Texas to Thomas Samuel and Annie Carter. Sam married Ophelia Vessels on January 20, 1944 in Pecos, Texas. He served in the Army WWII. He worked as a roughneck for A.W. Thompson and retired from Santa Fe Oil Company in 1964. Sam raced greyhounds for 63 years and was a lifetime member of the National Greyhound Association and the Texas Greyhound Association. He was a member of the Southside Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Ophelia Carter of Monahans, three children, Charles Carter and his wife Cindy of Monahans, Phyllis Bates and her husband Earl, Marvin Carter and his wife Joyce of Meraux, Louisiana, eight grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sons Clark and Dewayne Carter, and one granddaughter, Sharla Carter. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 28th and Wednesday, March 29th at Martinez-Smith and Miller Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 29th at 2 pm at Southside Baptist Church in Monahans. Graveside services will follow at the Monahans cemetery. Services have been entrusted to Martinez-Smith & Miller Funeral Chapel and Crematory of Monahans. 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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