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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 2005
Page
11
Bonnie Ann Duncan, 53, co owner of Buddy's Drive In, is listed as a missing person after failing to report to work Wednesday. Police checked her residence and family, finding neither she nor her truck at home, with the last contact around 11 p.m. and colleagues noting her usual reliability.
Andrews police and sheriff deputies search for 53 year old Bonnie Ann Duncan who disappeared from her home at 906 NW Eighth Place with her 1999 black Dodge pickup with white roof license 8PT X40. Authorities describe the case as criminal investigation and have spread missing person notices nationwide while aerial and ground searches cover Andrews Gaines and Martin counties.
Georgina Benavides 20 was hospitalized then released after a collision on Pine Avenue involving a 2001 Chevrolet pickup and a 1992 van. Isaac Vargas 18 drove a 1990 pickup. Benavides cited for failure to yield. Firefighters rescued Benavides using hydraulic tools.
Salsa dance workshops are set for 7 p.m. Friday at the Slater Community Center with a $10 per person fee. A practice party follows from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday. Information lines provided. Decker Weiss to speak on heart and digestive health at Midland College 7:30 p.m. in Allison Fine Arts Building. Free admission.
A participant says the event provides a foot in the door and networking for students. Job seekers get brief five to ten minute slots with employers, and Floyd notes the importance of meeting industry professionals. She plans more specialized fairs for vocational and nursing students next year.
Lurlene Collum of Odessa died March 2 2005 at age 85 in Sherwood Place. Funeral services planned March 4 at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home with Dr. Johnny Dickerson. interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens. She founded Collum CMC Thumb Braces and sold the business to Smith and Nephew Rolgan Inc after 13 1/2 years. She designed the braces in 1984 at age 64, retired at 77, and was active in Crescent Park Baptist Church music. Preceded by husband Paul Collum and brother Truman McCreless. survivors include friends Pat McCreless Wilma Mace Barbara Sims. Services entrusted to Hubbard Kelly.
Vannevar C. Van Dancer of Odessa died Feb 28 2005 at age 56. He was born Jan 16 1949 in Odessa and worked as a pressman for the Odessa American for more than 30 years. Survived by five children, siblings and many relatives. Services set for March 5 at St Matthews Baptist Church with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery. Martinez Funeral Home in charge. Kendell Lyle Green 84 of Pampa died March 2 2005 at Parks Methodist Nursing Center. Born June 6 1920 in Curtis Oklahoma to Nathaniel and Ora Green. He served as US Army sergeant 1944-46 and worked 40 years as production manager for the Freedom Newspaper. Survived by son Gary Green and wife Doris Odessa, brother James K Green Artesia NM, two grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation 10 am-9 pm today at Odessa Funeral Home. Graveside services Saturday March 5 2005 at Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Barry Owens officiating. Odessa funeral service listed.
Alice J. Irvin of Odessa died March 1 2005 at her residence at 10 am. Funeral services were held Friday at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Mark Riley officiating. She was born August 9 1926 in Stratford Oklahoma to Karl Andrews and Bernice Massey. Survived by son Matthew Irvin and wife Peggy of Odessa daughters Mary Irvin of Oklahoma City Jane Irvin of Odessa sisters Glenna Roark Ada Oklahoma Louise Clear Stratford Oklahoma brother Guy Andrews San Antonio and grandchildren Bill Rix Sarah Irvin Letha Irvin and Ethan Irvin. Frank W. Wilson Funeral Director.
A measure by Nelson tightens child abuse investigations, boosts law enforcement cooperation, makes false reporting a felony, and outsources some foster care. It also strengthens neglect investigations in Adult Protective Services with added caseworker training. The discussion follows critiques of CPS workloads, noting investigators handle about 74 monthly cases versus the recommended 12 to 15, and cites an El Paso judge highlighting APS neglect cases with utilities cut and unsanitary homes.
Police hunt for a blue 1976 Chevrolet Caprice tied to a two vehicle collision that killed 23 year old Midland man Dejuan Andrews. A 1993 Mustang convertible rolled at 2 a.m. at A Street and North Loop 250. Andrews died at the scene. The Mustang’s driver William Green was in stable condition. Witnesses say the cars were racing. Call 685-7108.
A 19-year-old Odessa man remained in stable condition after a 2000 GMC Sierra struck a metal pole in a private parking lot on Andrews Highway about 10:30 p.m. Mechanical failure suspected. no citations planned. The driver wore a seat belt and no other injuries were reported.
A 23 year old Odessa man was arrested at 5 33 p m Tuesday for possession of cocaine in the 900 block of East Snyder Street. Jacob Villarreal of 449 Lori Ave remained in the Ector County Detention Center on a 7500 dollar bond.
Corrina Michelle Trammell, 33, of 2708 N. Alleghaney Ave., was taken into custody Tuesday at 9 50 p m in the 2700 block of North Alleghaney Avenue on possession charges. She remained Wednesday in the Ector County Detention Center on a 7500 bond.
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