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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 2005

Page

11

Four men injured in Odessa knife fight

Four men were injured in a knife fight reported early Saturday in the 5200 block of East 42nd Street. Gean William Bright, Jeremiah Ray Lopez, Jesse Jay Hernandez, and Luis Medias were treated. Bright and Medias were in stable condition at Medical Center Hospital. Police said the melee may have begun at Graham Central Station and moved to a nearby convenience store lot. No arrests have been made.

Odessa East 42Nd Street Gean William Bright Bright Medical Center Hospital Jeremiah Ray Lopez Jesse Jay Hernandez Luis Medias Graham Central Station OPD Sherrie Thompson

County hires outside counsel amid public interest questions

County officials debated hiring Allison & Associates for three cases Baeza Hanks and Cervantes. Auditor Lynn Owens warned of potential liability and a $150,000 exposure, noting no prior notification to the public liability insurer and demanding a clear public interest finding. Galindo defended the move as protecting the county from default and costly penalties.

Alvarado Herrera Lynn Owens Allison & Associates Baeza and Hanks Owens Baeza Galindo

Reeves County Faces Multiple Lawsuits Over County Office Conduct

Reeves County grapples with several suits led by Robert Hanks against Texas officials including County Judge Jimmy Galindo and former commissioners for alleged mismanagement nepotism and public information violations. A separate case Rosario Cervantes v RCDC advances in District Court while Anita Baeza v Galindo and Gomez proceeds with a federal motion to dismiss set for April 13.

Robert Hanks State of Texas Jimmy Galindo Felipe Arredondo Herman Turin James Allison Allison & Associates Austin Rosario Cervantes RCDC Luis Carrasco Allison Anita Baeza Arnulfo Andy” Gomez Odessa Dennis Denis Gomez

Virgie Reed 83 of Andrews dies. services pending

Virgie Jane Reed, 83, of Andrews and a cook, died Saturday, March 12, 2005, at Regency Hospital. Arrangements by McNett Funeral Home of Andrews. Born in Wellington, she was a Baptist. Survived by daughters Virginia Ray Basler of Andrews and Susan Evelyn Allen of Odessa, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.

Andrews Virgie Jane Reed Andrews Regency Hospital McNett Funeral Home Wellington Virginia Ray Basler Susan Evelyn Allen Odessa

Collins Christ Remembered for Voice and Spirit in Odessa

Collins described Lyn as spiritual and wise, noting she often returned to Odessa between engagements. She stayed with cousin Hubert Collins and Debora in South Odessa for varying periods, sometimes six months to several months, depending on her schedule.

Collins Lyn Odessa Hubert Collins Debora South

Lyn bulwark in difficult times toured with Brown

Lyn shared a lifelong bond with cousin Hubert Collins and cousin Gene Collins, recalling how she supported him as a teen and on tour since 1971. Born in Abilene, she loved Odessa, calling it a welcoming home away from home. Burial details remain pending.

Lyn Brown Collins Abilene Odessa Hubert Collins Gene Collins Highlands

Campaign Finances Report Summary

The filing shows total contributions of 5650 dollars from individuals and firms including Chavez Law Firm Dannen Mannschreck Ector County Democratic Club Lori White Amy and Calvin Hendrick Aubrey Barlow Mike Holmes Nigel Cowan Frank Deaderick D M and Sue McDonald Ted and Jan Roden Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson LLP Chris McCormack Lois Eggleston David Rosen Gloria Grier John James and others. Expenditures total 5860 dollars with 5000 for Steve Spurgin legal services 860 for Don Johnson signs and no expenditures under 50 dollars.

Chavez Law Firm Dannen Mannschreck Ector County Democratic Club Lori White Amy Calvin Hendrick Aubrey Barlow Mike Holmes Nigel Cowan Frank Deaderick D.M Sue McDonald Ted Jan Roden Linebarger

Financial contributions and expenditures report summary

A list of donors with amounts including David Dunn and several named individuals plus groups such as Ector County Republican Party totaling 4525. Also shows advertising and legal services payments from Allied Advertising Home Depot Stanley Burgess Brian Carney and a total expenditure of 4642.02.

David Dunn Lesli Barber Frances Walker Charles Walker Ector County Republican Party Tom McMinn Dorothy Bates Mark Darville Dick Saulsbury Sudhir Amaran Dian Shelton Steve Brannan James Reese J. Vance Cobb Judy Williams Shane Marler John W. Smith Dora Hubbard Bob Colin Richard Gilliam Clay Ward Home Depot Stanley Burgess Brian Carney

Odessa woman Virginia Galindo 78 dies after long life of cooking

Virginia Ramirez Galindo of Odessa died March 14 2005 at Avalon Nursing Center aged 78 Born May 21 1926 in Bedford she lived in Arizona before moving to Odessa in the 1960s A cook and waitress she fed visitors loved watermelons quilts puzzles and gardening Survived by 16 grandchildren 22 great grandchildren and several siblings Funeral from Holy Redeemer Catholic Church on March 16 with interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens Services entrusted to Frank W Wilson Funeral Directors

Odessa Virginia Galindo Avalon Nursing Center Feleciana and Ambrosio Ramirez Bedford Arizona Mercedez Galindo Pete Aguilar Jessica Aguilar Joe Augilar Sarah Sam Galindo Teresa Mary Mata Erminia Cano Nat Ramirez Maria Gonzales Ines Ramirez

Obituary: Elizabeth Kenworthy of Odessa 1917 2005

Elizabeth Kenworthy 87 of Odessa died March 13 2005 a devoted wife mother and grandmother with strong Christian faith She was born August 2 1917 in Bronte to Andrew Jarvis Nelson and Annie Pearl Hudson Nelson She taught at Odessa Junior High and wrote Bible school books She lived in Odessa except for 1978 1995 at Rocky Ridge Ranch Westville Oklahoma Survived by sons Paul N Kenworthy Winston C Kenworthy and spouses grandchildren and siblings Services 2 pm March 15 at 6th and Jackson Church of Christ Burial Sunset Memorial Gardens Donations requested to Allison Cancer Center Details and obituaries at www mcnettfuneralhome com

Odessa Elizabeth Kenworthy Elizabeth Bronte Andrew Jarvis Nelson Annie Pearl Hudson Nelson Meadow High Abilene Christian College ACC Paul W. Kenworthy Roswell N.M Church of Christ Paul Rocky Ridge Ranch Westville Okla Progressive Study Club Women’s Forum Gospel Teachers Publishing Company Vacation Bible School Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs 6Th & Jackson Church of Christ Paul N. Kenworthy Mary Beth Winston C Kenworthy Susan Cory Kenworthy Houston Paula Kenworthy Arlington Craig Kenworthy Clayton Kenworthy Carlton Kenworthy Nadine Brown Phoenix Norma Cwiek Mitchell Cwiek Escondido Calif Jarvis Annie Nelson John William Nelson Andrew Hudson Nelson Ann Louise Nelson Truelson 6Th and Jackson Church of Christ Roy Smalling Sunset Memorial Gardens Sunset Memorial Funeral Home West Texas Texas Panhandle Jim Esther Pampa McCamey Texas First United Methodist Church of OHS Bronchos OHL Panthers

Sandra Jo Davis Andrews Funeral Services Held in Andrews

Funeral services for Sandra Jo Davis Andrews, 59, are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Andrews, officiated by Dr. Jeff Donnell, with burial at Andrews North Cemetery. McNett Funeral Home directs. Jo died March 12, 2005, at Midland Memorial Hospital. Born March 6, 1946, in Longview, she graduated Permian High School Odessa 1964 and worked as a bookkeeper for Cummins CPA Harper Cavett CPA 19 years and at Andrews County News the last two years. She was a member of First Baptist Church.

Andrews Sandra Jo Davis First Baptist Church Jeff Donnell Andrews North Cemetery McNett Funeral Home Midland Memorial Hospital Longview Permian High School Odessa Cummins Cpa Harper & Cavett Cpa Andrews County News

Odessa woman Esther Parmelly, 87, dies in Odessa

Esther L Liebscher Parmelly 87 of Odessa died at Parks Methodist Retirement Village in Odessa. Graveside services set for 10 am Thursday March 17 2005 at Sunset Memorial Gardens officiated by Rev Blossom Matthews. Arrangements by Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors 7 to 9 pm Wednesday March 16 at Hubbard Kelly.

Odessa Esther L. Parmelly Parks Methodist Retirement Village Alvin Liebscher Antonia Wilke Liebscher LaGrange Texas Sunset Memorial Gardens Blossom Matthews Esther Houston James H Jim” Parmelly Jim ExxonMobil Humble Oil & Refining Company Donald F. Parmelly Eve Charles Liebscher Ingrid San Diego California Jay Mitchell Lisa Osan Air Force Base South Korea John Mitchell Judy Albuquerque New Mexico Joe Mitchell Hollie Enterprise Alabama Brian Parmelly Los Angeles Alvera Liebscher Alice Davidson Bob Fort Worth Jack Parmelly Sandy Visalia Paul Dick Parmelly Dallas Parks Methodist Retirement Center First United Methodist Church of Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Hubbard- Kelly Funeral Home

Odessa American Death Notices Policy Summary

The Odessa American offers free death notices for residents or former residents within a 21 county circulation area. Notices may include spouses, parents, and other relatives. A full obituary is available for a nominal fee. call 333 7770 for details.

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