LeeAnn Urias-Tercero, age 25, passed from this life on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at Medical Center Hospital.  She was born in Alpine, TX on April 14, 1984 to Facundo and Irene (Victorino) Urias.  LeeAnn married Andrés Tercero on Valentine’s Day of 1999.  She worked in food services for ECISD.   

Those left to cherish her love and memory are her husband:  Andrés Tercero of Odessa; two sons:  Andrés "A. J." Tercero, Jr and Alexavier Rene Tercero, both of Odessa; one daughter:  Alexis Nicole Tercero of Odessa; father:  Facundo Urias of Chihuahua, Mexico; mother:  Irene Urias of Odessa; one brother:  Ismael Urias of Odessa; and one sister:  Irene Sanchez of Odessa. 

Rosary will be said 7:00 pm Monday, September 14, 2009 at Acres West 24 Hour Chapel.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, officiated by Fr. Mark Miller.  Pallbearers will be Aaron Hernandez, Andrés Tercero, Auden Tercero, Benancio Tercero, Jr., Ismael Urias, Reyes Victorino, Ricky Victorino, and Jesse Victorino.  Interment will follow at Los Angeles Garden of Ector County Cemetery.  Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel.

Thomas Alexander Choate Sr. passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at his residence in Odessa. He was born in El Paso, Texas on Tuesday, October 4, 1949 to Clarence Barton Choate, Sr. and Mary Florence Guiterrez. He married the love of his life, Nancie Choate, on July 19, 1986 in Odessa. He was a correctional officer for Cornell Unit in Big Spring for twelve years. He enjoyed fishing, wrestling, camping and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren. Everyone who knew him will miss him dearly.  

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons: John and Tommy Choate, Jr. of Odessa; daughters: Shelly Stribling  and husband Stacy of Midland, Christy Dickman  and husband Casey of Odessa and Di Dammie Austin of Midland,; one brother: CB Choate Jr. and wife Kathy of Odessa; two sisters: Alice Mahurin and Sadie Reams of Midland; seven grandchildren: Dusti Dunham, Alyssa Chapman, Travis Pardue, Noble Stribling, Jacob Pardue, Skyler Dickman and Kayla Dickman; two great-grandchildren: Willow Ramirez and Jocelynne Chapman and his cherished buddy Brewster.  

Those preceding him in death are his parents and his wife.  

Services are scheduled for Friday, September 18, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Acres West Funeral Chapel. Brother Roy Jones will be officiating. Interment will follow at Ector County Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel. 

Shirley Cuba (Edgar) Quick, age 73, of Midland, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa.  She was born in Carlsbad, NM on September 27, 1935 to Loy and Honor Mae (Stripling) Edgar.  She worked for General Tire for many years and later worked in retail sales for Kirby, selling their shampooer. 

She is survived by her four daughters:  Evelyn Evans of Odessa, Katherine Calvert of Fort Worth, Beverly Hatfield of Dallas, and Diana Bynum of Los Angeles, Calif.; two sisters:  Mryna Shockle of Tyler and Joy Wimberly of Midland; two brothers:  Richard Edgar of Visalia, Calif. and Charlie Edgar of Coolidge, Ariz.; fifteen grandchildren:  Jessica, Amanda, Jimmy, Rodney, Justin, Tyler, Paul Michael, Tracie, Jeremy, Dustin, Michael, Jason, Angela, Veronica and Susan; and seven great-grandchildren:  Dylan, Hunter, Koby, Tylor, Cheyenne, Chloe, and Teonna.

Her parents and one daughter:  Cynthia Quick preceded her in death. 

Funeral services will be 7:00 PM Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at Acres West Funeral Chapel, officiated by Bro. Dewey Blevins.   Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel.

Jerry Lynn McCord, age 67, passed from this life on September 17, 2009 at Odessa Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Eastland, TX on April 3, 1942 to Raymond S. McCord and Mary Spurlen McCord.  He served in the US Army (stationed in Germany) during the Vietnam War.  Jerry worked in the oilfield for 32 years.  He was a plant operator for American Oil and Gas Company.  He was a member of the Church of Christ. 

Those left to cherish his love and memory include four daughters:  Joyclynn Baker of Oklahoma, Jacinda Meek of San Angelo, TX, Kari Cooksey and Carol McCord, both of Odessa; one brother:  Phillip McCord of Odessa; three sisters:  Virginia Gregston of Arizona, Katherine Spear of Alvin, TX and Toni Livingston of Midland; fourteen grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. 

Visitation at the funeral home will begin Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 1:00 pm.  Memorial services with military honors will be 7:00 pm Monday, September 21, 2009 at Acres West Funeral Chapel.  Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel.

Florence (Mercer) Garner, age 90, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2009 at her Odessa home.  She was born October 12, 1918 to Walt and Sarah (Roberts) Mercer.  She married Houston Garner in Breckenridge, TX on September 25, 1938.  After almost 63 happy years together, he preceded her in death on July 10, 2001.  She was a homemaker; beloved sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was a member of the Church of Christ. 

Those left to cherish her love and memory include two daughters:  Delores Garner and Pat Carrell and husband Doug, all of Odessa; one son:  Bill Edd Garner of Odessa;  her sister:  Lorraine Latner of Breckenridge, TX; brother:  Marshall Mercer and wife Nell of Breckenridge; three grandchildren:  Danny Kirby, Ricky Kirby and wife Tammy, and Jamie Kirby and wife Dawn; and nine great-grandchildren: Kenneth, Dakota, Sheyenne, Rado, Shelby, Acelyn, McKenzie, Mahailey and Mariah.      

Her parents, husband, and two sisters:  LaVerne Mercer and Minnie Lee Mercer, preceded her in death. 

Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Monday, September 21, 2009 at Rose Hill Garden of Ector County Cemetery, officiated by Chaplain Emmett Barnard.  Arrangements entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel.

James Taylor “Jim” Harris, age 70, passed from this life on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at his Odessa residence.  He was born October 14, 1938 in Perryville, Arkansas to Otis Taylor and Lenora Bell (Holbrook) Harris.  He grew up in Imperial.  Jim married Linda Carol Coppedge in Odessa June 25, 2005.  He was a member of West Side Baptist Church. 

He traveled the world in his work as a welder.  He and his family lived for 5 years in Alaska, as well as spending time in Russia, the North Sea, Scotland, and offshore in the Gulf of Mexico.  The Gulf was his favorite.  He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, crafts and metal art.  Anything he saw that was different, he tried to perfect in his own way. 

Those left to cherish his love and memory include his wife:  Linda Harris of Odessa; one son:  Jimmy Harris and wife Nancy of Odessa; three daughters:  Debbie Chandler and husband Dudley of Midland, Vicki Moore of Brady, and Katy LeVacy of Krum, TX; two step-daughters:  Christie Huff of Odessa and Kimberly Badgwell of California, MD; one brother:  Jerry Harris of Mexico; eight grandchildren:  Hayden, Courtney, Cegourney, Laramie, Colton, Stephanie, Alexandria, and Keziah; and one great-granddaughter: Cadance.  He also leaves behind a very special friend:  Bob Lovingood. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother:  John Harris. 

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.  Funeral services to honor Jim’s memory will be 10:00 am Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at Acres West Funeral Chapel, officiated by Rev. Jimmy Braswell.  Interment will follow at Los Angeles Garden of Ector County Cemetery.  Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel. 

The family extends a special “Thank You” to Nancy Harris and to Bob Lovingood, a loyal friend.

Teddy Louis Redding, age 64, passed from this life late Tuesday evening, September 22, 2009 at Medical Center Hospital.  He was born November 9, 1944 to George Cliffton and Lavida (Baily) Redding in Lubbock, TX.  He married Eva Bures in Donalsonville, GA on January 25, 1965.  He was a wire line operator.  

Teddy is survived by his wife Eva “Pepper” Redding of Odessa; four sons:  Ricky Redding, Terry Redding, Gary Redding, and Cory Redding, all of Odessa; and five grandchildren. 

Memorial services will be 10:30 am Saturday,  September 26, 2009 at Terrace Hill Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Brian Serrano.  Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel.

Donna Browning Tibbetts, age 37, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009 at Medical Center Hospital.  She was born in Dover, Delaware on January 10, 1972 to Millard Parker Tibbetts and Robin Lyn (Browning) Tibbetts.  She was a homemaker.  She was a member of Zion Ministries.  She had a deep faith in the Lord.  She was a unique individual; fun-loving and beautiful with a great personality.  Though a little on the wild side, she was loving and giving and completely devoted to her grandbabies.  She will be greatly missed. 

Those left to cherish her love and memory include her mother:  Robin Tibbetts and husband Robert Babcock of Odessa; her father:  Millard Tibbetts and wife Terri of Cold Springs, TX; her paternal grandmother and namesake: Donna Tibbetts of Cold Springs, TX; one daughter:  Ana Tibbetts of Odessa; two brothers:  Miller Parker Tibbetts and wife Chlee of Cleveland, TX, Justin Michael Tibbetts of Cold Springs,  and Jason Phillips of Shepherd, TX; two sisters:  Tara Michelle Jackson and husband Chris of Shepherd and Samantha Kato and husband Jason of Porter, TX; two grandchildren:  Eric Lee Tibbetts and Marc Anthony Tibbetts, both of Odessa; and her best friend and dog:  Jimmy Dean II. 

Funeral services will be 5:00 pm Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Acres West Funeral Chapel, officiated by Bro. Dewey Blevins.  Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel.