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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 2016
Page
7
A historic house believed to be among Randall County’s oldest structures was relocated to a nearby site. Local preservationists documented its age and significance as a reminder of early settlement, noting the move protects the building from future threats while preserving its legacy for the community.
The Amarillo Globe News notes one of Randall County’s oldest houses was lifted and dragged to a new home by movers. Built by W F Heller between 1890 and 1899, some say it is a Sears Catalog Home. New owners Paul and Heather Burks rely on government work tied to nuclear weapons logistics.
Billy Baxter Bagley born January 10 1928 in Bend Texas to Rena and Clyde Bagley died July 6 2016. A Navy veteran and Master Mason he was a master plumber and oil field supervisor. Survived by daughter Teresa Els son Pat Bagley and Kristina daughter Terry Snell and Alvin grandchildren Shane Brittney Graves Griffith Snell Patrick Bagley Taylor great grandchildren Remy Ava Jackson Dylan Emily Cooper Colby Carsyn sister Clydell Massingill and many nieces and nephews. Services July 9 2016 at Sunset Memorial Gardens with visitation July 8 2016 at Frank W Wilson Funeral Directors.
Ronnie J Hodges 59 formerly of Odessa died Tuesday June 28 2016 in Pearland Texas He attended St James Baptist Church and Ector High School class of 1975 He is survived by his mother Peggy Marsh wife Janice Hall Hodges sons Geor varsey Mitchell Beau Hall and Whitley Hodges among seven grandchildren The service is July 9 2016 at Brentwood Baptist Church Houston with viewing 9 to 11 am and service at 11 am Richardson Mortuary Houston entrusted with services Interment at Houston Memorial Gardens.
Linda Bowen Horton 69 of Odessa passed away June 25 2016. Born August 20 1946 in Fayetteville Arkansas she lived and worked in Texas most of her life. She was an active volunteer with the Girl Scouts Cub Scouts and served as an early elementary teacher and Vision Therapist at Vision Source in Odessa. She is survived by husband Steve Horton children Christopher and Deborah Joshua Virginia and Cadance Horton siblings and many relatives. A memorial service will be July 9 2016 at Westside Church of Christ in Midland with arrangements by Sunset Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Memorial gifts to Home Hospice Arms of Hope or West Texas Gifts of Hope requested.
Mary Ellen Keys 62 of Odessa died July 6 2016 at Odessa Regional Hospital. Born November 1953 in Fredericksburg Texas to R D Steinw and McKeehan she was a homemaker. Survived by Randy Keys husband Odessa and Stewart McKeehan brother Visitation Friday July 8 2016 5 PM to 7 PM Graveside Saturday July 9 2016 at 9 AM Sunset Memorial Gardens with Jimmy Braswell officiating Arrangements by Frank W Wilson Funeral Directors.
Obituaries list multiple Odessa and Midland residents who died in early July 2016. Anna Lou Mc Glothlin 81 of Odessa. Douglas Wilson Rice 89 of Midland. Jerry D. Loftin 64 of Odessa. Johnny Michael Walden 63 of Odessa. Dennis Brooks 70 of Odessa. Services and arrangements noted with Sunset Memorial Gardens Funeral Home American Heritage Cemetery Frank W Wilson Funeral Directors Acres West.
West Texas A&M University scientists at Nance Ranch near Canyon describe a six year effort to clone cattle with Alpha, a 2 1/2 ton bull, aiming to pass superior genes to calves for higher grade beef. Stakeholders anticipate first results in a week as researchers discuss safety and market implications.
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