Obituaries
2010
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| Charles Ray Sheldon |
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Charles (Charlie) Ray Sheldon died in Odessa, Texas, the Feb. 17,
2010, at the Hospice House. He was one of Jehovah's Witnesses the
last 18 years of his life.
He was born in Hamilton County, Texas in 1931 and was residing in Piedras Negras, Mexico, until shortly before his death. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Katherine Litchfield Sheldon of Piedras Negras; a daughter, Sonja Mack of Hot Springs, Ark.; a brother, Foy Sheldon of Odessa; and many fine family members, too numerous to mention. His memorial will be at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Christian Witnesses on the corner of 87th St. and Dawn St. on Saturday, March 13 at 3 pm.
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| Yanalee Hizel Garcia-Saenz |
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Yanalee Hizel Garcia-Saenz, an infant, returned to Heaven on
February 18, 2010 at Odessa Regional Medical Center. She was born
in Odessa on February 17, 2010.
Survivors - Parents: Sergio and Viridiana Saenz of Odessa;
paternal grandfather: Edmundo Saenz of Presidio; paternal
grandmother: Anna Dominguez; maternal grandfather: Mario
Martinez; maternal step-grandmother: Estella Martinez; maternal
grandmother: Lisset Gonzales; and maternal step grandfather:
Efrain Gonzales, all of Odessa.
Graveside services will be 1:30 pm, Friday, February 19, 2010 at
Los Angeles Garden of Ector County Cemetery, officiated by Bro.
Pedro Emiliano. Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral
Chapel.
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| Keston Tyler Marler |
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Keston Tyler Marler,
age 17, was called away to Heaven suddenly early Friday morning,
Keston was a very
nice, polite young man, who always knew to say “Yes, sir.” or “No,
ma’am.” He had blonde hair and dimples, and always wore a big
friendly smile. He was very good to his Granny and Paw. In
spite of being a hard worker, he enjoyed baseball (he was a southpaw)
and cars. He loved his Corvette and his hot rod street truck.
Those left to
cherish his memory are his parents: Theron Valrey Marler and
Shelby Lynn Marler; his paternal grandfather: Valrey Marler; and
maternal grandparents: Sammy and Connie Freitag, all of
His Granny Treva
Marler preceded him in death.
Funeral services in
Keston’s memory will be
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| U. G. Logan, Jr. |
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U. G. Logan, 85, of
On
He was preceded in
death by his parents, siblings, and granddaughter: Christy Warden.
Funeral services
will be
The family would
like to thank Star Hospice, especially
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| Antonio Cajica Guerrero |
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Antonio Cajica Guerrero, age 86,
of Odessa, passed away Monday, February 22, 2010 at Medical Center
Hospital. He was born in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico on August 28,
1923 to Bruno and Cecilia (Guerrero) Cajica. He was a
construction worker. He was Catholic.
He is survived by two sons: Agustin Cajica of
Ojinaga, MX and Saul Cajica of Artesia, NM; two daughters: Cecilia
Escontrias and Lilia Zermeño
both of Odessa; eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
His parents and his son, Jaime Cajica, preceded him in death.
Rosary will be 7:00 pm Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at Acres West
Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at Acres West Funeral Chapel,
officiated by Father Joe Uecker. Arrangements are entrusted to
Acres West Funeral Chapel and Crematory.
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| Louise Hollums |
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Myrtle Louise Hollums, age 94,
passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at Rockwood Manor
Nursing Home in Midland, TX. She was born in Abilene, TX to
Rufus Columbus Scoggins and Dellia Naomi (Maxwell) Scoggins on
February 10, 1916. She was a housekeeper.
She is survived by her
daughter-in-law: Deborah Presley of Midland; four
grandchildren: Jamie Presley of Houston, Danna Cyr of Denver
City, TX, Danny Presley II of Midland, and Shane Presley of
Lubbock; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews,
and cousins.
Her parents and two sons: Calvin Wayne and Danny Lee Presley, precede her in death.
Memorial services will be held
at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West
Funeral Chapel and Crematory of Odessa.
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| Gerald Dee Sadberry |
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Gerald Dee Sadberry,
age 76, was called home to his Heavenly Father on
Gerald married his
lovely bride, Billie Dyer, on
Gerald came to
Gerald enjoyed
hunting, fishing, and golf with his 2 sons and dearest friends, but
most of all he loved to make people laugh.
Gerald’s greatest joy was his family; he was a loving husband
and father, with a very generous heart.
Gerald will be so deeply missed by everyone that knew him, most
especially by his loved ones.
His son: Terry
Sadberry, father: J. E.
Sadberry, mother: Jewell
Sadberry, and sister:
Joyce Matthews, preceded Gerald in death.
Gerald is survived
by his wife of 56 years:
Billie Sadberry; son: John
and wife Tina of Odessa; son:
Ricky and wife Angie of Odessa; sister:
Paula Beauchamp and husband Jerry of Odessa; sister:
Judy Moore of San Angelo; grandchildren:
Tiffany Johnson of Odessa, Michelle Sadberry of New England,
North Dakota, Michael Sadberry, and Josh Sadberry of Odessa; and
great-grandchildren: Paige
Johnson of Odessa, Ryleigh Timmons, and Cassie Timmons of New England,
North Dakota. Brother Terry Wright and Chaplain Emmett Barnard will conduct the funeral service that will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, March 1, 2010 at Westover Baptist Church, where Gerald was a member. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel. The family would like to thank Sienna Nursing Home and Home Hospice for all their care and love.
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| James Keith Bates “Cricket” |
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James
Keith Bates “Cricket”, age 70, passed away
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife
of 45 years: Sallie Bates
of
His parents, son:
Ty Bates, and brother:
Johnny Bates, precede him in death. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice House, 903 N. Sam House,
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| Sharon Kay Davis |
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Sharon
Mrs. Davis was a
God fearing woman who prayed every day.
She loved God with all her heart and she loved her church and
fellowship with them. She
was Marlin’s best friend and his doll.
She was small in stature, but mighty.
She had a deep unconditional love for her family.
Those left to
cherish her love and memory include her husband over 46 years:
James Marlin Davis of Odessa; step-father:
Alva Owen Workman of Odessa; two sons:
Steve Davis and wife Sherri of Odessa and Mike Davis and wife
Sherrie of Greenwood, Arkansas; daughter:
Tina Patton and husband Glenn of Odessa; brother:
Jerry Ruby of Carlton, Oregon; sister:
Debbie Covey of Odessa; eight grandchildren:
Jordan, Amanda, James, Trinity, Crystal, Candace, Kendra, and
Destiny; and two great-grandchildren:
Sydni and Harper.
Her father:
Richard Raymond Ruby, mother:
Eva Lorine Workman, and brother:
Timothy Workman, preceded her in death.
Funeral services
will be
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| Jimmy Ray Erwin |
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Jimmy Ray Erwin was
called home to be with our Lord on
Jimmy was a very
compassionate father, brother, son, husband, and friend.
He loved his family and friends
deeply. Jimmy never met a
stranger. He would give
you the shirt off of his back if you needed it.
Jimmy loved his music, playing his guitar, cooking, the
outdoors, and spending time with his family.
In the past few years, Jimmy reconnected with the Graham family.
He became very close to them and this provided him great
happiness. Jimmy was
extremely proud of his family and they welcomed him with open arms.
He is survived by
his wife: Julie Kay
Whittington Erwin of Odessa; step children:
Charles Whittington, Christopher Whittington, Dylan Barrera, and
Destiny Barrera; his father:
Terry Dewayne Erwin; brothers:
Bret Steel and Kyle Graham of Odessa and Joseph Phluger of Eden,
TX; and his sisters: Missy
Bryant of Odessa, Karen Werhdaucher and Rachel Edminston of Louisiana,
and Amanda Hall of Eden, TX.
His mother: Susan
Daveen Erwin and Ray Graham, preceded Jimmy in death.
Funeral services
will be
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| Billy Joe Toney |
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Billy Joe Toney, age 63, of Odessa passed away on Tuesday, March 2,
2010 at Hospice House. He detailed
cars and shined shoes. He was a member of St. James Baptist
Church.
Those left to cherish his love and memory include his wife: Jerry Mae Toney of Midland; daughter: Carol Lee Taylor of Midland; three brothers: Lee Toney of Long Beach, CA, Charles Toney of Seattle, WA, and Johnny Toney of Odessa; three sisters: Dorothy Shedwin and Mary Toney, both of Odessa, and Della Phillips of Austin; and three grandchildren: Pvt. Ka'Lyn Taylor, Aarenezia Walker, and Andre Patterson. His parents: Johnny Lee Toney and Murl Maxine (Sanford) Toney, and one brother: Charles Mac Toney, precede him in death. Funeral services will be 10:00 am Monday, February 8, 2010 at St. James Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. R.T. McNeil. Interment will follow at Los Angeles Garden of Ector County Cemetery. Pallbearers will include Clarence Shedwin, De'Aubrenn Rose, Winston Dixon, Marcus Toney, Richard Toney, and Timothy Montgomerty. Boshun Bergen, Gerrod Bergen, Eddie Calicutt, and Robert Calicutt will be honorary pallbearers. Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel.
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Mickie E. Parr
(Maxine), age 83, a longtime resident of
Mickie was a good
Bingo player and a heck of a poker player.
She always had to stop and feed the goats en route to play
Bingo. She loved to
crochet afghans. She made
them 8’ X 10’ and gave them away.
In addition to her
husband, Jack, Mickie is survived by her niece and her husband, Bonnie
and Jim Akin of Raleigh, N. C., and special friends Gloria Villanueva
and Susie Flores.
Memorial services
will be at 7:30 pm Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Acres West Funeral
Chapel, officiated by Rev. Jerry Bagwell of Redeemer Lutheran Church of
Joy and Bill Hetzler.
Arrangements are entrusted to Acres West Funeral Chapel and Crematory.
Online condolences may be sent at acreswestfuneral.com. The family would like to extend special thanks to Gloria and Susie and to Hospice House for their loving care.
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| Everett Clinton Faltus |
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Everett Clinton Faltus, age 83, passed away on
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Medical Center Hospital. He was born in
Fall River, Mass. on June 15, 1926 to Alfred and Minnie (Morse) Faltus.
He married Adrienne Wheeler on June 12, 1948. He was a bookkeeper
and office manager in the manufacturing business. He was a
veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. He is survived by five children: Diane Reed, Debbie Faltus, Donna Spencer, Doug Faltus, and David Faltus, all of Odessa, and numerous grandchildren and other family members. |
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| Aniseto Arenivas |
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Aniseto Arenivas, age 54, of
He is survived by two
sisters:
Maria Bueno and Carmen Arenivas, both of
His parents:
Jesus and Rosa (Carrasco) Arenivas and one
brother:
Eugenio Arenivas, precede him in death.
Rosary will be said 7:00 pm
Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Acres West 24 Hour Chapel. Funeral mass will
be at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church at
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