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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 2016
Page
8
Doris Jean Nease 79 of Midland died Sunday May 8 2016 in Midland Funeral service set for 1 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church Midland with interment at Resthaven Memorial Park Nalley Pickle Welch Funeral Home Midland arranging the services
Emma Alvarez Barriga 73 of Odessa died May 7 2016 in Odessa. A rosary was recited May 7 at Odessa Funeral Home Chapel with a 2 p.m. service May 11. cremation and burial planned later. Rev. Joseph Uecker officiating. Arrangements by Odessa Funeral Home. Pat Alva Jones 97 of Odessa died May 6 2016 in Odessa. Service held May 13 at Mission Dorado Baptist Church. interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Rev. Bob Bratcher officiating. Arrangements by Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home. Royce Durham 80 of Brownfield died May 7 2016 in Brownfield. Service held May 9 2016 at First Baptist Church Seagraves. burial Gaines County Cemetery Seagraves. Pastor Phillip Golden officiating. Arrangements by Boyer Memorial Chapel.
Pat Alva Doss Jones, 97, of Odessa, Texas, died. Services are pending at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home in Odessa.
Francisca Ter cero Leyva 85 of Odessa died May 9 2016 in Odessa born December 2 1930 in Alamos de San Antonio Mexico to Josefa Ybarra and Andres Ter cero. Survived by spouse Martin Leyva Odessa sons David Remigio Leyva Joel Leyva Presidio five daughters Flor Carrasco Edelmira Renteria Letty Carrasco Corina Leyva Vilma Rosary. Services at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church May 11 2016 1 00 p m with interment at Ector County Cemetery. pallbearers Hector Anaya Javier Carrasco David Leyva Ricardo Leyva Severo Carrasco. Arrangements Acres West Funeral Chapel.
Odessa Lewis 91 longtime Odessa resident died May 8 2016 in Odessa Texas She was born April 12 1925 in Rochester Texas to Charlie and Nettie Sharp She married John L Lewis Jr July 28 1946 in OBrien Texas Survivors include sons Gary and Judy Lewis Mark and Wilma Lewis daughter Gayla Duncan and many grandchildren Great grandchildren and siblings A viewing was held May 11 at her home Funeral services were May 12 at Mission Dorado Baptist Church burial at Ector County Cemetery Funeral Directors Frank W Wilson.
Frank W. Wilson resides at 4635 Oakwood Drive and can be reached by phone at 432 368 7191 for local records and directory inquiries.
Odessa reviewer Ronald Bennett notes the Midland Odessa Symphony Orchestra led by Gary Lewis delivered a space themed program. Highlights included Richard Strauss 2001 style pieces, John Williams stars, James Horner Avatar and Apollo 13, Alan Silvestri Back to the Future, and six Star Wars selections. The concert featured movie footage and a narrator Carl Beery Moore, ending with audiences feeling the force.
TxDOT announced heightened enforcement of seat belt violations from May 23 through June 5 as part of the statewide Click It or Ticket effort. The law requires all occupants to wear belts with fines up to 200 dollars and child seats required for under 8 unless taller than 4 feet 9 inches. Memorial Day urging safety cited.
ECISD will hold three recognition ceremonies for students who are the first in their family to graduate from high school. Permian High School hosts at 6 30 p m Wednesday in the auditorium, Odessa High at 6 30 p m Thursday in the cafeteria, and George H W Bush New Tech Odessa at 5 p m May 16 at the Barn Door. Superintendent Tom Crowe credits the idea to his prior district and says the events raise expectations and celebrate these graduates.
An amended unofficial Alpine vote total shows Andy Ramos leading with 215 votes after a county tally error. CBS 7 had Jerry Johnson at 228, but the corrected count gives Johnson 208, narrowing Ramos lead to seven. Outgoing Mayor Rangra called it an addition problem and said the error is not serious while canvassing proceeds.
The Crisis Center seeks PATH volunteers for Sundays 3 30 to 6 30 with art classes fitness hour and meals at the shelter. Also seeking local artists fitness instructors and background checked volunteers monthly. Calls 333 2527 or visit angelhouseshelter com for details.
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