UTPB names new dean for business and engineering
William Price, interim dean since 2013, named full time dean of UT Permian Basin College of Business and Engineering after nationwide search. Price, associate professor since 2001, succeeds Jack Ladd who died in 2013. Finalists included Lloyd Brown Paul Mason and Kazem Sohraby.
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College of Business and Engineering
William Price
University of Texas of the
Permian Basin
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Ladd
Lloyd Brown
U.S. Naval Academy
Paul Mason
University of North Florida
Kazem Sohraby
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Freddy E. Tankersley Obituary
Freddy E. Tankersley 81 of Olden died at home March 29 2014 Visitation March 31 6 8 PM Edwards Funeral Home Eastland Graveside service April 1 230 PM Sunset Memorial Gardens Odessa TX He served in Hawaii 1950 54 was a truck driver for Big 3 Gas and Superior Oil Married Betty Jones in Odessa October 4 1968 Survived by children grandchildren and great grandchildren Pallbearers are grandsons Donations to Lubbock Scottish Rite preferred.
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Freddy E. Tankersley
Olden
Edwards Funeral Home
Sunset Memorial Gardens
Odessa
Freddy
Mitchell County
Nimrod
Scranton
Big Spring
Hawaii
Superior Oil Co
Big 3 Gas Company
Betty (Smith) Jones
Betty
Eastland Co
Carbon
Blue Grass
Carbon Masonic Lodge
Temple Baptist Church
Fred
Sherry Brunson
Austin
Tammy Clifton
Mark
Midland
Robbie Scheile
Debra Hall
David
Brady
Hollis Elmer Parker 1919 2014 Odessa Texas native
Hollis E Parker died March 28 2014 at home in Odessa surrounded by family and his dog Mindy. He was born in Clarksville Texas and excelled in sports at Forsan High School later attended the University of Texas at Austin on a basketball scholarship before a welding career. A World War II Navy veteran stationed on Johnson Island Hawaii he married Jimmie Nell Holcombe October 31 1948 in Lamesa Texas. He spent 31 years with El Paso Natural Gas including nine years in Arizona and a long El Paso Product tenure in Odessa. He built a west Odessa home and supported his church and scouting with his sons Rod and Joe Pat earning Eagle Scouts. He loved golf and West Texas tournaments. Survived by wife Jimmie Nell Parker son Rod Parker daughter Pam Wortham grandchildren Lori Parker Thakran Lindsey Hines Erin Wortham Bryan Parker and great grandchildren. Funeral April 1 2014 Acres West Funeral Home with interment Sunset Memorial Gardens Odessa.
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First Methodist
Lamesa
Kermit
el Paso Natural Gas
Jimmie Nell
Arizona
el Paso
Odessa
West Odessa
First Methodist Church
Orbin Turner
Turner
Dren
Rod
Joe Pat
West Texas
Texas Tech University
Pam
Rod Parker
Barbara
Pam Wortham
Richard
Austin
Lori Parker Thakran
Paven
New Delhi
India
Lindsey Hines
Heath
Bryan
Erin Wortham
Pflugerville
Bryan Parker
Odessa nurse Barbara McCarty 63 dies after 20 years at MCH
Barbara Gene McCarty of Odessa Texas died March 29 2014 at age 63 Visitation April 1 5 8 pm Sunset Memorial Gardens Funeral April 2 10 am officiated by Rev Owen Sharp Graveside to follow Born July 12 1950 in Olton TX to Allen and Betty Yandell Married Don McCarty October 30 1987 She was a Labor and Delivery nurse at Medical Center Hospital for over 20 years Survived by husband children mother and many relatives Pallbearers listed Dinner after at Barbara and Don's home Services under Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home website www sunsetodessa com
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Don McCarty
New Mexico
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Thomas McCurter
Earnest McCurter
Tim
Lottie McCurter
Kevin
Shelly McCurter
Kathy
Gwin
Ellen
Steve Julie Hargis
Lou Garrett
Pat
Dearl Hunt
Irene
Wren Highfill
Crystal Snow
Brett Highfill
Tessa Marty
Joshua Highfill
Whitney Norman
Allen Nordman
Charidy
Casey & Chase Kirk
Christopher Nordman
Jonathan McCurter
Billy Paul McCurter
Charlie McCurter
Tim McCurter
Don
Lori
Mike
Angela
Nori
M.C.H
Carlos
Sunset Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home
In Loving Memory of Shon Nelson Beck
Shon Nelson Beck born May 16 1985 in Odessa Texas died March 27 2014. Visitation April 1 2014 10 AM to 9 PM Martinez Funeral Home Funeral April 2 2014 10 AM Rose of Sharon Baptist Church Rev Arvin Medlock officiating Interment Ector County Cemetery Rosehill Section. He leaves family including Larry Mayberry brothers DeMonte Smith Timothy Crosby and children Joseph Paloma Shonetta Riley DaeSean Zi'Drevion plus many relatives and friends. Martinez Funeral Home directs.
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Martinez Funeral Home
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Ector County
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Elray Beck
Shon Kristopher Beck
Larry Mayberry
DeMonte Smith
Timothy Crosby
Joseph Beck
Paloma Beck
Shonetta Beck
Riley Beck
DaeSean White
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Around the Basin Highlights Quick Look at Local Happenings
A concise roundup covers notable events across the Basin including community meetings, school activities, market updates, and upcoming public programs. Highlights note local leaders, venues, dates, and key initiatives shaping the region this week.
Evening With Hal Linden at Wagner Noel
An Evening With Hal Linden occurs at 6 p.m. with doors at Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center in Midland. Contact 552-4430 or visit wagnernoel.com for details. A concurrent exhibit titled Russian Icons Imperial Treasures runs now through May 18 at Ellen Noél Art Museum, 4909 E University Blvd.
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Death notices from Odessa and surrounding areas
Obituaries list several residents including Joe R Andrade 57 of Andrews and Doris Marie Griffis David 71 of Odessa with services and burial plans. Also noted are Brian Scott Bray 23 of Aztec and Thresa Ann Watts 45 of Odessa, with memorials scheduled or arrangements pending. Survivors listed include spouses, children, siblings, and parents. Funeral homes Acres West and Hubbard Kelly handle arrangements.
Odessa woman Ruby Welch dies at 74
Ruby Claudette Welch, 74, of Odessa died Monday March 31 2014 at her home. Services pending at Acres West Funeral Chapel.
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Odessa
Acres West Funera Chapel
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